THE WORSHIP SERVICE arr. Whitworth unknown

THE WORSHIP SERVICE

11:00 A.M. APRIL 29, 2018

TRINITY CHIMES

THE WELCOME Reverend Scott Wilks

RECOGNITION OF CHILDREN

PRELUDE It is Well with My Soul arr. Whitworth

INTROIT Sing unto the Lord unknown Chancel Choir

*HYMN There’s Within My Heart a Melody UMH 380 There's within my heart a melody Jesus whispers sweet and low: Fear not, I am with thee, peace, be still, in all of life's ebb and flow. Chorus Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know, fills my every longing, keeps me singing as I go.

All my life was wrecked by sin and strife, discord filled my heart with pain; Jesus swept across the broken strings, stirred the slumbering chords again. Chorus

Feasting on the riches of his grace, resting ‘neath his sheltering wing, always looking on his smiling face, that is why I shout and sing. Chorus

Soon he's coming back to welcome me far beyond the starry sky; I shall wing my flight to worlds unknown; I shall reign with him on high. Chorus

SPECIAL MUSIC I’ll Fly Away Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Steal Away and Pray Privette Family Bluegrass

SCRIPTURE Psalm 96:1-3, 10-13

*HYMN Jesus Saves! UMH 581 We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, climb the mountains, cross the waves; Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Waft it on the rolling tide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Tell to sinners far and wide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing, you islands of the sea; echo back, you ocean caves; Earth shall keep her jubilee: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Sing above the battle strife: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! By His death and endless life Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Shout it brightly through the gloom, when the heart for mercy craves; Sing in triumph o’er the tomb: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Give the winds a mighty voice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Let the nations now rejoice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Shout salvation full and free; highest hills and deepest caves; This our song of victory: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

ANTHEM I’m Standing on the Solid Rock comp. Harold Lane Chancel Choir

*LITANY Liturgist: Sing a new song to the Lord,

He to whom wonders belong! Congregation: Rejoice in his triumph

and tell of his power— O sing to the Lord a new song!

Liturgist: Sing a new song and rejoice, publish his praises abroad!

Congregation Let voices in chorus with trumpet and horn, resound for the joy of the Lord!

Liturgist: Join with the hills and the sea, thunders of praise to prolong! In judgment and justice he comes to the earth—

Together: Rejoice in his triumph and tell of his power— O sing to the Lord a new song!

~ Timothy Dudley-Smith ~

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

*HYMN Amazing Grace UMH 378 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun.

OFFERTORY Washed in the Blood Guest Musicians

SERMON Perfected in Love Reverend Scott Wilks

HYMN Blessed Assurance UMH 369 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!

Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!

Heir of salvation, purchase of God,

Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Chorus

This is my story, this is my song,

Praising my Savior all the day long;

This is my story, this is my song,

Praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight,

Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;

Angels, descending, bring from above

Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Chorus

Perfect submission, all is at rest,

I in my Savior am happy and blest,

Watching and waiting, looking above,

Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

Chorus

SPECIAL MUSIC Life is Like a Mountain Railroad When He Reached Down His Hand Guest Musicians

*HYMN Soon and Very Soon UMH 706 Soon and very soon We are going to see the King Soon and very soon We are going to see the King Soon and very soon We are going to see the King Chorus Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We’re going to see the King.

No more cryin’ there We are going to see the King, No more cryin’ there We are going to see the King, No more cryin’ there We are going to see the King. Chorus

All the angels sing, And those who are found redeemed; Will proclaim the Lord, And rejoice to see the King. All the angels sing.

We are going to see the King. Chorus

POSTLUDE Why Me Lord Because He Lives

Privette Family Bluegrass

BENEDICTION

*PASS THE PEACE

*Standing for those who are able

WORSHIP LEADERS

Reverend Scott Wilks, Minister

Evelyn Cook, Liturgist

Dan Gill, Liturgist

The Chancel Choir

Judy Walsh, Choir Director

Nancy Tolliver, Pianist

Dr. Sandra Fortune, Organist

GUEST MUSICIANS

Privette Family Bluegrass

Tommy Privette, Banjo

Rickie Privette Mandolin and Guitar

David McKormick, Guitar

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Church office - 423-727-7554

Parsonage – 423-727-7572

Web - www.mountaincitymethodist.org

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH APRIL 29, 2018

PRIVETTE FAMILY BLUEGRASS BAND

Rickie Privette

Mandolin, guitar, lead and harmony vocals are shared by

Rickie. Born and raised in eastern North Carolina, he

started playing his music on the guitar. He later learned

the mandolin and nurtured a true bluegrass singing voice.

Other bands with which he has played includes the

Southbound Express Bluegrass Band. After moving to

Tennessee, he helped to restore the family band.

Tommy Privette

Tommy plays banjo and sings bass vocals. Born and raised in

eastern North Carolina, he has lived in Tennessee for the past

27 years. Playing banjo has been the focus of his musical

talent. He played with his Dad and brother Rickie in the early

years and won first place at the Fiddler's convention. He is

also an ordained minister.

David McCormick

David McCormick is from the Midwest. He started

playing guitar at age 14 and plays a variety of different

styles of music. He sings lead and harmony vocals. He

lives in Mountain City, Tennessee.

CALENDAR/EVENTS

WELCOME VISITORS AND MEMBERS: We are thrilled that you have chosen to

worship with us today! There is nothing quite like joining with people in a sense of

unity and the single purpose of bringing praise and honor to our Lord and Savior,

Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Psalm 133:1; “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is

for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

AL-ANON meets Tuesdays 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at First Christian Church. AL-

ANON is a support program for family and friends of people with addictions. See

Addie Bobbitt or Anne Perry for more information.

FIND AND LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday at 6:00 pm.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 am Sunday morning!

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE: Open Wednesdays 10 am–2 pm and the first Saturday of the

month 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

LITURGICAL DANCE: Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

CHOIR REHEARSAL: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm.

UMW NEWS: Second Thursday of the month at noon in the Fellowship Hall. ~

Sharon Holder, UMW President

Johnson County Pregnancy Center Baby Shower: We would like to hold a Baby

Shower for the pregnancy center to help with some much-needed items. The drive

will begin on April 8 and continue through May 6, and we would like to encourage

everyone to participate. There will be a basket for you to put your items in each

Sunday. Then, we will have the Baby Shower at our meeting on Thursday, May 10 at

noon in the fellowship hall. We would like for as many as possible to attend and help

us celebrate and meet the ladies who keep the center going. Items to bring are listed

on UMW bulletin board.

UMM: Second Saturday of the month at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

NOTICES

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS are available. If you would like to use one, please notify

an usher.

PASTOR SCOTT can be found via Facebook, phone (540) 818-9155, or email

[email protected].

Please silence your ELECTRONIC DEVICE during the service out of respect for

others.

The TELEPHONE number for the church is (423) 727-7554 and the parsonage is

(423) 727-7572.

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Date Coffee Greeters Children's Sermon

Children's Church

Bulletin Board

04/29 Bellamy/Smith Fagan Fifth Sunday Fifth Sunday Angel 05/06 Worley Winningham Communion Angel

May/June Huff

05/13 Glenn McGee Fortune Worley 05/20 Wright Littlejohn Wright T McCorsley 05/27 Walsh Holder Wilks Huff