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MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS AUGUST 18, 2013

The Bridge In Memory of William Coble “Will” May given by Nancy Borden

Care Team In Memory of Joyce Shipp given by Ruby Richardson

Lee Conference Expense Fund In Honor of Ruth Johnson given by the Lee Class

Memorials In Memory of Martha deShazo given by Emmy and Mark Ricketts

In Memory of Betty Ann Duncan given by Jim and Betty Moon In Memory of Joyce Shipp and Charlie Gambrell

given by Bruce and Susan Caples In Memory of Joyce Shipp given by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ford, Jr.

In Memory of Billy Helms and Andy Sorrell given by Donna and Alex Lushington

Organ Fund In Memory of Andy Sorrell

given by Donna and Mac McAllister given by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Strickland

given by Jay and Sally Masingill

In Memory of Joyce Shipp given by Mike and Vickie Snowden In Memory of Martha and Charles Edward Gambrell given by Carolyn Kahler

Soup Bowl In Memory of Charles Gambrell and Joyce Shipp given by Peggie Wiegand

Hosts/Ushers

Eleanor Boykin, Andy Billings, Debby Gryska Cindy & Tony Allison and Doug Harless

Worship Coordinator is Jeremy Reid

Prayer Concerns - Those Who Serve Our Country: 2nd Lieutenant Christopher Harwell; Staff Sgt. Brittany Millsaps; Ronald Barton Laycock US Navy, Bahrain, UAE. Other Prayer Concerns: Jane Israel; Dan Guthrie; James Cain’s mother; Michael Falls; David Reynolds (son of Richard and Louise Reynolds); Gloria Robin-son; Rachael Williams (daughter of Melissa & Chris Williams, niece of Roger & Joann Williams); Julianne Sneckenberger and family; Bill Lanford, Jason Kelly, Kend-all Murphree; Bev & Guy May and daughter, Meg; Gloria (Steve) Lamon’s mother, Adra Green; Pam Loper, Jane Walker; Michael Black; Tina Bearden Cox; Sandra Reed; Martha Sue Brown; John Powell; Bomar Ingram; Heather Whetston; Joy Phil-lips; Dorothy Benson (Liz Whipple’s grandmother); John Major Davis; Fuller Gold-smith; Estelle Swann; Phillip Mann; Cayce & Jan Rumsey; May Prickett; Betty Harless. This is a partial list of prayer requests. A team of people pray for the confi-dential prayer requests of the church. If you would like to become a member of the prayer team contact Rev. Josh Hickman at [email protected]. Send your prayer requests to Cindy at [email protected] Counseling Ministry Professionals (CMP) is celebrating five years of ministry and honoring its founding pastors, Ken Dunivant, Charles Durham and David Meginniss with a dinner on Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The cost of the dinner is $75 per person with options for sponsoring a table. Dona-tions will sustain the patient assistance funds at CMP and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations may be made to: Counseling Ministry Profession-als, Inc., 1788 McFarland Blvd. N, Suite A, Tuscaloosa, 35406 or by Visa/MC by calling CMP at (205) 345-5885. If you have questions, please contact CMP board members Babs Anderson, Gina Johnson, Paul Stephens or Grier Stewart.

ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION

August 18 Attendance: Traditions: 869; Bridge: 571; Adult SS: 250; K-5 SS: 111; N/P SS: 65 August 18 Giving: Budget: $41,516.70; Building: $7,411.24; Organ: $773.60; Designated: $2,346.57 Deaths: Sympathy to Freddie & Joe Bruner in the death of their son, Harold Johnson of Azusa, CA. Sympathy to Christian Park Barber (Kevin) and Hagan Park Davidson (Jonathan) in the death of their grandmother, Sue Miller Park of Tuscaloosa. In the Hospital: St. Vincent’s: Hope Holemon New Member Dinner. It’s not too late to register for the new member dinner on Wednesday, August 28, 6-8 PM in Chitwood Hall. If you would like to meet our pastors and staff and learn about the ministries of FUMCT, come have dinner on us! No pressure. We promise. Just come and learn about us. Dinner reservations are re-quired. Call Chere Flanagan in the church office at 205.345.7261, ext. 17 or log on and register www.fumct.org/myfumct. Nursery care is also available upon request. New Children’s Music & Worship Arts Ministry. Our new music and arts worship ministry program for children ages 2-5th grade is starting. Parent and children’s meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening, August 28, 6-7 PM. Dinner provided. Chil-dren ages 2-4 and parents will meet in the 3-year-old Sunday school classroom; K-5 and parents will meet in the WOW Room on 2nd floor. We are excited about the all. Come and get involved. Wednesday Nights Alive Small Groups resume September 4. An array of options for Christian growth and connection are available. From the Pastor’s Bible Study, For Better or For Worse on famous couples of the Bible (open to anyone on a given evening-bring your bible) to a more intensive bible study curriculum through the Disciple series. We offer studies on the following books: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University; Acts for Everyone by N.T. Wright; Radical by David Platt (young adults); Multiply by Francis Chan; Lord I want to be Whole by Stormie Omartian; and Strong Was Her Faith: Women of the New Testament by J. Ellsworth Kalas. Additionally, we have an ongoing singles’ minis-try, a free exercise class and the new caregivers’ support group (see below). There is something for everyone on Wednesday night. Caregivers Support Group. A support group is being formed for those caring for an aging parent or other loved one, or for those who anticipate becoming caregivers in the future. Our first organizational meeting is set for Wednesday, September 4 at 6 PM in Artos. For more information contact Ethelyn Stuhr [email protected] at 345-7261 ext. 26 or Jimmy Mixson at [email protected] United Methodist Women invite all women of the church to participate in our women’s small groups beginning in September. UMW missions benefit women and children: Celebration Circle-Tuesday, September 3 at 5:45 PM in Parker Fireside. Debby Gryska is circle leader (799-7939) or [email protected]. Charlotte Shamblin Bible Study Circle-Monday, September 9 at 10 AM (this is a change) in the Lee Classroom. Margaret Corriher is circle leader (758-3659) or [email protected]; Crafts Circle-Wednesday, September 4 at 1 PM in the Craft Room. Ann Curry is circle leader (393-3927) or [email protected]. Faith and Friendship Circle-Monday, September 9 at 10 AM in Parker Fireside Room. Sharon Deck (343-2179) and Virginia Brazil (758-4032) are co-leaders. Wesleyan Circle-Monday, Sep-tember 16 at 2 PM in Parker Fireside. Circle leader is Sally Erdman (333-8397) or [email protected]. Sisters of Grace Circle meeting TBD. For information, con-tact Crystal Hollyhand (205-292-8288) or [email protected] Serve schoolchildren with your gifts by giving one hour a week of your time to assist a student who lacks math and reading skills through the TEAM volunteer group. TEAM members serve at MLK and Central Elementary Schools. Orientation scheduled for August 27 at 6 PM at Parker Fireside. For more information, contact Sandra Hicks, [email protected] (205-345-0318). Enter through the Greensboro Avenue, drive-through entrance.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUSCALOOSA

800 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone 205-345-7261

After Hour Emergency Number: 886-7177 Website: www.fumct.org

AUGUST 25, 2013 - 9:00 A.M.

*OFFERTORY HYMN NO. 2030 First Song of Isaiah FIRST SONG

Stanzas 1, 3 Refrain Surely it is God who saves me; I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, And he will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing From the springs of salvation. And on that day you shall say, Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name; Refrain Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, Ring out your joy, For the great one in the midst of you Is the Holy One of Israel. Refrain

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Josh Hickman

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Please give the Friendship Pad slips to the usher as the offering is received.

OFFERTORY Total Praise arr. Richard Smallwood

Lord, I will lift my eyes to the hills knowing my help is coming from You. Your peace You give me in time of the storm. You are the source of my strength. You are the strength of my life. I lift my hands in total praise to You. Amen.

*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! ANTHEM You’ll Never Walk Alone by Rodgers and

from Carousel Hammerstein Mabs Seay, Soloist SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 43:1-5 Candice Robbins (Pew Bible, OT, p. 672) SERMON “Walk On” Dr. Ken Dunivant ANTHEM You’ll Never Walk Alone Reprise by Rodgers and

from Carousel Hammerstein *BENEDICTION Dr. Ken Dunivant POSTLUDE God of Grace Paul Manz *Congregation Standing. Please silence all pagers and cell phones.

(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)

Hearing devices are available in the Narthex. If you need one, please ask a host/usher for assistance.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

August 25, 2013 - 9:00 AM

PRELUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Timothy Albrecht

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Josh Hickman

Members & guests, please complete your attendance inside the red friendship pad, and pass it

down to the end of the pew. Please place your attendance slip in the offering plate.

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 529 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION

Stanzas 1, 3, 4, 5

How firm a foundation, yet saints of the Lord,

is laid for your faith in his excellent word!

What more can he say than to you he hath said,

to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

When through deep waters I call thee to go,

the rivers of woe shall not thee overflow;

for I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,

and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.

When through fiery trials thy pathways shall lie,

my grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;

the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design

thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,

I will not, I will not desert to its foes;

that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,

I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Josh Hickman Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love

ANTHEM The Highest Judge of All by Rodgers and

from Carousel Hammerstein Jordan Dewitt, Soloist

CHILDREN’S MINUTE Jesus Loves Me Mandy Smith, Director Children’s Music & Worship Arts

Wonders of Worship (WOW) for children K-3rd grade will resume services on September 8

during the 11:00 worship service.

A small village in coastal Maine is the backdrop for the musical, “Carousel.” After a day’s labor in the mills, two young women, Julie and Carrie, visit the town’s amusement park. The carousel barker, Billy, takes notice of Julie and a romantic interest blooms. Soon, Julie and Billy are smitten with each other. The carousel’s owner, a widow and former lover of Billy’s becomes jealous and tells Julie to leave and not return to the park. Billy quarrels with the widow and she promptly fires him from his job. A few months later, Julie and Billy marry, but the marriage is strained. Still out of work, Billy grows increasingly angry, and is openly hostile to her. Billy’s whaler friend, a shady fellow named Jigger, tries to recruit Billy in a scheme to rob the mill owner. Billy initially declines. However, Julie discovers she is pregnant, and Billy, overwhelmed with joy, decides he would take up Jigger’s offer to commit robbery in order to provide financially for their child. Before the robbery, Jigger and Billy play poker. Jigger cheats Billy out of his share of any of the proceeds of the booty. The robbery is foiled when the mill owner pulls a gun on Billy as Jigger escapes. A distraught Billy stabs himself fatally; Julie arrives just in time for him to tell her how much he loves her. A heavenly official takes Billy's defiant spirit to the Starkeeper, who informs him the good he did while on earth is not enough to get into heaven. The official tells Billy that fifteen years on earth have passed since his suicide. He suggests that Billy may redeem himself if he helps his now 15-year old daughter, Louise, who has become lonely, bitter and destructive. Billy steals a star to take with him. Having the power to makes himself visible to Louise, he disguises himself as her father’s friend. She is sobbing over the loss of her love and he gives her the star in an attempt to comfort her. When she refuses it, he slaps her. She confides in her mother about the strange encounter and that the slap felt like a kiss, not a blow. Julie picks up the star and feels Billy’s presence. In one last chance to help Louise, he attends her graduation where the town’s beloved doctor advises the class not to rely on their parents' success or be held back by their shortcomings. While invisible, Billy tells Louise to believe the doc-tor’s words, and she learns she does not have to be an outcast and so long as she has hope, she will never walk alone. Billy, having redeemed himself, re-ceives his heavenly reward.

God on Broadway Choral Ensemble Andrew Nalley, Bryant Bush, Catherine Hoop, Clay McCollum, Craig First, Eryn Davis, Haylee Hoelscher, John David Ryan, Jordan Dewitt, Justin Barnett, Lindsey Herin, Lindsey Turner,

Marc Robison, Matthew Eubanks, Russell Stephens, Sandy Draper, Sarah Justus, Sarah Kathryn Bonds, Wheeler Kincaid, Allyson Azar

Instrumentalists

James Seay, Director of Music & Worship Susan Goode, Organist

Terry Moore, Accompanist Adult Chancel Choir