General Conference Day by Day February 23 26, 2019 · March 9– Kids sing for UMW Ice Cream Social at Magnolia Manor—We will meet at 2 p.m. in church parking lot. March 17- Recognition

Rev. Dr. Jerry A. Roe, Jr. .................. Senior Minister Kim Hale .......................................... Preschool Director Rev. Noel C. Perez ..................... Associate Minister Doug Gatian ............................... Church Administrator Stephanie Updike .. Director of Children’s Ministries Elaine Smith .................................... Finance Secretary Johnny Updike ... Director of Youth and Outreach Lyn Dozier ....................................................... Secretary Sam Morris ............... Music and Arts Director Lacey Fulton ................................................... Secretary John Teate ............................... 8:55 Worship Leader Sylvia Roland ..................................... Church Hostess Mark Watford ................................................. Organist Jarvis Pitts ...................................................... Custodian Alwen Yeung .................................................... Pianist

Americus First United Methodist Church

200 South Lee Street Americus, Georgia 31709 229-924-3169

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February 16, 2014

February 24, 2019

We are glad to have you worship with us.

General Conference Day by Day February 23-26, 2019

Pre-Gathering | Saturday, Feb. 23 Delegates will gather on Saturday, Feb. 23 for a day of worship.

Day 1 | Sunday, Feb. 24 The first official day of the session will be Sunday, Feb. 24. The session will begin with worship. Delegates will hear a presentation from the Commission on Way Forward — whose formation General Conference authorized in 2016 to help find ways to keep the church together. They will then spend the day in plenary discussion seeking to discern which of the multiple plans the majority of delegates want to refine.

This is not a day for amending legislation but instead determining what general direction the delegates want to go in. Bishops, who have no vote at General Conference, will preside over the day’s discussions.

Day 2 | Monday, Feb. 25 On Monday, Feb. 25, the delegates will meet in a legislative committee of the whole to amend and vote on petitions. Delegates will elect the chair of the committee from a pool of delegates who have been trained and served as committee chairs in 2016.

Day 3 | Tuesday, Feb. 26 The delegates will return to plenary on Tuesday, Feb. 26, for final voting and to consider what their actions mean for the future, including the next regularly scheduled General Conference in 2020. Again, bishops will preside. The session will adjourn on Tuesday. My beloved, please pray for the Special Session of The General Conference. Pastor Jerry

Welcome, Guests, to Americus First United Methodist Church! We are glad you are here and hope you worship with us again.

We invite you to join our congregation. If you are interested in membership, call Pastor Jerry at 924-3169.

Americus First United Methodist Church

MORNING WORSHIP February 24, 2019 — 11:00 a.m. in

Seventh Sunday After Epiphany

WELCOME GREETING AND WELCOME CHORUS — Surely the Presence ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Please fill out your communication card and place it in the offering plate later in worship.)

PRELUDE — O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing (Arr. Mark Hayes )

Alwen Yeung, Piano, and Mark Watford, Organ LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Laura Cate Harris and Miller Anne Pryor

*HYMN OF PRAISE #158 - Come, Christians, Join to Sing *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881— The Apostles’ Creed *GLORIA PATRI #71—Glory Be to the Father PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Jerry A. Roe, Jr. CHORAL RESPONSE— Amen (Kriewald)

FUMC Chancel Choir

BAPTISM OF Eliza Cecilia Speegle CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE— God Claims You ANTHEM Let There Be Peace On Earth (Arr. Mark Hayes)

AFUMC Chancel Choir TITHES, OFFERINGS and COMMUNICATION CARDS OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Dr. Jerry A. Roe, Jr. OFFERTORY — More Precious than Silver

Into Your Hands (arr. Mollie Morris)

Mollie Morris, soprano, and Sam Morris, tenor *DOXOLOGY #95

3K to 2nd Grade Children dismissed to Children’s Church with Rachel Arnold and Katie Duncan

*HYMN #545— The Church’s One Foundation *SCRIPTURE — Matthew 26:31-35 Rev. Dr. Jerry A. Roe, Jr. THE MESSAGE — Ready, Fire, Aim! The Life of Peter, Disciple of Jesus, Part 3: Tears on Limestone Steps Rev. Dr. Jerry A. Roe, Jr. *CLOSING HYMN #585 — This Little Light of Mine

*BENEDICTION Rev. Dr. Jerry A. Roe, Jr. *POSTLUDE Mark Watford, Organist

Ricky Arnold, Audio Tech Ellen Hanson, Video Tech

Americus First United Methodist Church

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

February 24, 2019 8:55 a.m.

Ready, Fire, Aim!

The Life of Peter, Disciple of Jesus

Part 3: Tears on Limestone Steps Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Rev. Dr. Jerry A. Roe, Jr.

Praise Team

John Teate, Worship Leader, guitar and vocals Kalynn VanLandingham, keyboard and vocals

and Hannah Mitchell, guitar and vocals Rebecca Ferguson and Beverly Huffman, vocals

Nathan Bateman, bass guitar

Video Tech: Lee Wright Audio Tech: Beth Wright

Children (3k-2nd Grade) are invited to Children’s Church with Karin Owens and Kellie Starlin immediately

before the message.

Refreshments provided by Teresa and Keith Teasley.

PLEASE PRAY FOR February 23-26, 2019

Special Session of the General Conference Of the United Methodist Church

MISSION COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY FUMC want to rejuvenate our commitment to local missions. If you would like to be a part of our mission efforts, you are invited to attend the Missions

Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 26, at

7:00 p.m. in the Parlor.

Tuesday, February 19: Chapel with Bright Beginnings The kids learned how God always takes care of us, like he did with Elijah. (1 Kings 17:1-6) Wednesday, February 20 - TeamKID "Studying the Bible"...The kids learned that when they serve others they are following Jesus' example of obedience to God. (John 13:1-17)

Sunday, February 24 -Explore the Bible" in Sunday School: The kids will learn that sin

has a price and God wants people to repent. (Joel 1-3) Sunday, February 24- Children’s Church: "Rainbow in the Clouds"...God has filled our world with color. (Genesis 9:13) UPCOMING DATES: February 27 and March 6-Confirmation classes meet 6-7 p.m. in Pastor Jerry’s office. March 3- kids sing at the 11 am service March 8-10—Confirmation Retreat at Ann and Bill Harris’ Cabin March 9– Kids sing for UMW Ice Cream Social at Magnolia Manor—We will meet at 2 p.m. in church parking lot. March 17- Recognition of the Confirmands/11 a.m. worship. There will be a luncheon following worship for the confirmands, families and mentors. March 28, 6-7 p.m. First Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance!! May 12, 11:00 a.m. Kids sing at the 11:00 Worship for Mother’s Day

***March Challenge for Operation Christmas Child*** Stuffed toys, 10" or smaller

***Tickets on Sale Now for Daddy/Daughter Dance!*** Thursday, March 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. $20 per ticket...please see Stephanie Updike for tickets! This is a fundraiser for the Capital Campaign.

In Him, Stephanie

YOUTH

Sunday School- 10 a.m. in The Foundry- We are continuing the series on Steps We Can and Need To Take To Grow. We need these lessons and they'll be good for all of us! Youth Praise Choir & Praise Band- Praise Band practice 4:30 in The Foundry every Wednesday. Praise Choir will practice every Wednesday @ 7:30-8 pm in The Foundry after Bible study. Wednesday Bible Study– This is still our best meeting time of the week and if you're not here, you are missing out! Come join us for great worship and message at 6 p.m. on Wednesday's in The Foundry! **The Foundry and game room are now open on Wednesday's at 3:30. All youth are welcome to come hang out after school, play games or work on homework until we head upstairs for Wednesday Night Supper @ 5:30 p.m. Join us on Wednesdays!!!! Prayer Breakfast - Wednesday 2/27at 7 a.m. We have been bouncing around between different places each week. I will send out a text on Tuesday's letting everyone know where we will meet.. Devotion schedule: 2/27/19 Sam Pinnell 3/6/19- Leslie Anne Farr 3/13/19- Georgia Torbert 3/20/19- Morgan Minick

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PHEASANT SHOOT FUNDRAISER! IT WAS A GREAT DAY AND WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!!

Upcoming Events: SUNDAY, MARCH 3– Youth Praise Choir and Praise Band leading worship at both services. SUNDAY MARCH 3- All youth and college students are invited to join our family at the 11 a.m. service. Adalyn is going to be Baptized! All of you are family too and we would love for you to be with us on this special occasion!

Thanks, Johnny

Gifts in Memory

Rev. David Warlick

From Sammy and Sibyl Bledsoe

Jimmy and Penny Bolin Janice Cliett

Jim and Billie Gatewood Joe and Jarrett Hooks

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Cuyler Barr, Sue Bailes, Mike Bledsoe, Nancy Carlan, Beth Carroll, Joe Caldwell, Mary Davis, Sheryl Dickens, April Duke, Sue Dupree,

Sharon Dutton, Margie Easterlin, Gertrude Forehand, Marion Franklin, Amy Hamrick, Marilyn Jacobs, Ruth Jones, Pam Law,

Imogene McLendon, Floyd Martin, Ted and Brenda McMillan, Brooks Starlin Mechler, Vicki Partain, David Peak, Charlene Sanders,

Eugenia Smith, Walter Stapleton, Calvin Starlin, Richard and Diane Swope, Betty Trammell, Liz Turpin, Stephanie Updike,

Evelyn Wages, Juanita Wilder, Al Womack

GREETERS and USHERS for February 24, 2019

8:55 Inside Greeters: Teresa and Keith Teasley 11:00 Inside Greeters at Front Door: Jarrett Hooks 11:00 Inside Greeters at South Door: Mary Comer

11:00 Ushers: Ginger Starlin, Captain; Karen Austin, Sherrell Bailey, Jan Bird, Mara Durham, SuSu Eskedor, Lydia Ann Fowler, Nancy Jones,

Sara Kate Shorter, Catey Simmons, Judy Tott, MaryLen Walker, Janis Webb

Gifts in Memory

Ginny Whaley

From Jimmy and Penny Bolin

Janice Cliett Harry and Ann Entrekin Jim and Billie Gatewood

Carol Hightower Felix S. Marbury

Wednesday Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m.

Wesley Pancake Supper Menu:

Pancakes, sausage, ham, fresh fruit, syrup

Adults $6 ~ Youth & Children $4

Please make reservations on your communication card or call the church office by noon on Monday (924-3169).

With Love and Sympathy...

To the family of Gene Wood Butler (Mrs. Frank) for her death on February 17, 2019. To Liz Turpin and Lewis and Stella Bridges for the death of James William “Bill” Turpin on February 19, 2019.

Faith, and Love in Action

United Methodist Women

YOU ARE INVITED! Our two circles meet this week:

Mary Martha 3 PM Sunday, 2/24 Parlor Ellis Lanier 10 AM Monday, 2/25 Parlor

Membership: 1008 Total Worship Attendance February 17: 267

8:55 Worship Attendance. ................ 81 Youth Wednesday ................................ 56 11:00 Worship Attendance ............. 186 Children—Team KID ............................. 33 Budget Giving .......................... $7,794 Sunday School Total ........................... 139 YTD 2019 Budget Giving ........ $81,048 Benevolence ..................................... $897 YTD 2019 Expenditures ........... $87,670

Reminder: You can make donations to the church by automatic draft.

Just call Elaine in the finance office.

OUR RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS

Sunday, February 24, 2019 8:30 a.m. Chapel open for prayer 8:55 a.m. Worship in the Social Hall 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. Mary Martha Circle in the Parlor 4:00 p.m. Worship Arts Team Meeting in the Social Hall 5:00 p.m. Prayer Connection in the Parlor 6:00 p.m. Bible Study on The Revelation to John in the Social Hall Monday, February 25, 2019 10:00 a.m. Nimble Fingers in the Social Hall 10:00 a.m. Ellis Lanier Circle Meeting in the Parlor 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting in the Parlor Tuesday, February 26, 2019 9:00 a.m. Bright Beginnings Chapel in Campsite 1 5:15 p.m. Bell Choir 5:30 p.m. Council Meeting in the Epworth Classroom 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting in the Parlor Wednesday, February 27, 2019 7:00 a,m, Youth Prayer Breakfast at Café Campesino 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Fellowship Supper in the Social Hall— Wesley Pancake Supper 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class in Pastor Jerry’s Office 6:00 p.m. TeamKID in Campsite 2 6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study, Worship in the Foundry 6:00 p.m. Growth Groups meet in assigned rooms 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal in the Choir Room Thursday, February 28, 2019 1:00 p.m. Bulletin Crew in Epworth Classroom Friday, March 1, 2019 9a-12 noon Office Open

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER 9a-5p Mon-Th

9a-12p Fri

WESLEY CLASS PANCAKE SUPPER

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 5:30 P.M.

Come enjoy pancakes and all the

Trimmings. The proceeds will go to

Arca del Fuego for chairs.

Please make reservations.

Calendar Dates 2019

Sundays 8:55 a.m. Worship in the Social Hall

10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 Worship

in the Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. Prayer Connection

In the Parlor 6:00 p.m. Bible Study on The Revelation to John

Social Hall

Mondays Nimble Fingers Quilters

10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall

Tuesdays

Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:15 in the Bell Choir Room

Wednesdays Fellowship Supper

5:30 p.m. in the Social Hall TeamKID

Youth Growth Groups

6:00 p.m. in the designated rooms

Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room

Wednesday, February 27

and March 3 Confirmation Classes meet

Pastor Jerry Roe’s Office at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, February 27 Pancake Supper

Social Hall

Tuesday, March 26 Spring Follies 2.0

Social Hall

Thursday, February 28 Daddy/Daughter Dance

Social Hall

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00a to 5:00p

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to noon

Friday is Jerry’s, Stephanie’s and Johnny’s day off.

Finance Office Hours Monday - Thursday:

9:00a -3:00p

Group Questions

February 27, 2019 Sermon: “Ready, Fire, Aim!”: The Life of Peter, Disciple of Jesus, Part Three: “Tears on Lime-stone Steps” Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

1. Are you a fan of Jesus or are you a disciple of Jesus? What’s the difference? 2. Which is more important to you: to believe that you’ve got the strength to handle anything or to

be aware that you need to rely upon God’s power and strength which is stronger than yours?

3. Would you die for the sake of the Gospel and for Jesus? 4. Talk to your group about your feelings about the outcome of General Conference.