NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1 THOMASVILLE, GA 31799 Thomasville First United Methodist Church 425 N. Broad Street P.O. Box 975 Thomasville, GA 31799 THE CHURCH STAFF Rev. Jim Smith - Senior Pastor Barbara Waits - Church Hostess Rev. Bob Dixon - Senior Adults Brian Morgan - Contemporary Worship Arts Dr. Chris Goff - Missions & Discipleship Floyd White - Church Administrator Ginny Scott - Youth Director Heidi Pelkey - Traditional Worship Arts Jeanette Dixon - Secretary Laurie Gunter - Children’s Director Lisa Knapp - Nursery Director Pam Goff - Preschool Director Peggy Taylor - Financial Secretary Steven Turner - Organist Custodial Team: Jacob Williams - Lead Custodian Donnie Davis - Custodian Chris McClelland - Custodian Ron Sharp - Custodian October 2, 2016 Inter-generational Church I recently came across this account featured on a blog and found it fascinating: An enthusiastic group of 20-somethings from Immanuel Church of the Nazarene in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, recently gathered to share what they love about their congregation. One noted the modern music and relevant messages at Sunday morning services. Another said the spiritual depth of the community challenges her to follow Jesus. Still another mentioned the friendships built during a mission trip. When one 22-year old offered her two-word answer, every head nodded. It wasn’t the name of a program, but a person: Bill Wallace. Whether he’s attending their Bible study, showing up to a basketball game, or simply saying ‘hello’ in the hallway, Wallace has made it his mission to ensure that young people know they matter. Wallace is 76 years old. Remembering a childhood when adults failed to show up for his important events, Wallace resolved that no young person at Immanuel would experience the same on his watch. Now Wallace and a cadre of senior adults keep showing up - not only at church, but all over town - to cheer on young people and to remind them that they have a family at Immanuel. He’s even written a manifesto to recruit other seniors to join his cause. Here is someone who does not have a child in this age group, but knows that youth are an important part of a church now, not later. Here is someone willing to ask God where he might be used to serve. May God raise up more “Bill Wallaces” for all facets of church ministry: children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult and senior adult ministry, education, missions, evangelism, outreach, and service. Where might God be calling you to serve? This is inter-generational church at its best: People of all ages interacting with each other in learning what it means to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Jim Traditional Order of Worship Communion Sunday - White WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55 OPENING PRAYER PRELUDE Beautiful Savior Christiansen CHORAL INTROIT *HYMN OF PRAISE How Firm a Foundation 529 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881 *SONG OF GREETING Surely the Presence of the Lord 328 Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. I can feel His mighty power and His grace. I can hear the brush of angels wings. I see glory on each face. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE CHILDREN’S MOMENT *HYMN OF PREPARATION Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 384 OFFERTORY ANTHEM *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95 *THE WRITTEN WORD Luke 15:1-7 Congregational response………Thanks be to God THE SPOKEN WORD The Lost Sheep Rev. Jim Smith HOLY COMMUNION A Service of Word and Table II 12 *HYMN OF COMMITMENT There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy 121 *BENEDICTION CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE Lead On, O King Eternal Smart *Let those who are able, please stand. This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3FM. Communion Stewards: Jennifer Stump, Becky Bracey Ushers: Ken Wright, Gary Tucker, Frank Connell, Ed Elam, Wesley Wilson, Ron Dixon Greeters: Front - Lloyd & Marie Eckberg Elevator - Frances Parker Pianist: Carmine Wills Sound Team: Ron Marcinski, Derrick Ogletree, Elliot Glass CHURCH NIGHT SUPPER REMINDER No CNS Activities on Wednesday, October 5th, due to Fall Break.
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THE CHURCH STAFFRev. Jim Smith - Senior Pastor Barbara Waits - Church Hostess Rev. Bob Dixon - Senior Adults Brian Morgan -
Contemporary Worship ArtsDr. Chris Goff -
Missions & Discipleship Floyd White - Church Administrator Ginny Scott - Youth DirectorHeidi Pelkey -
Traditional Worship ArtsJeanette Dixon - Secretary
Laurie Gunter - Children’s Director Lisa Knapp - Nursery DirectorPam Goff - Preschool Director Peggy Taylor - Financial SecretarySteven Turner - Organist Custodial Team:Jacob Williams - Lead CustodianDonnie Davis - CustodianChris McClelland - CustodianRon Sharp - Custodian
October 2, 2016 Inter-generational Church
I recently came across this account featured on a blog and found it fascinating:
An enthusiastic group of 20-somethings from Immanuel Church of the Nazarene in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, recently gathered to share what they love about their congregation. One noted the modern music and relevant messages at Sunday morning services. Another said the spiritual depth of the community challenges her to follow Jesus. Still another mentioned the friendships built during a mission trip.
When one 22-year old offered her two-word answer, every head nodded. It wasn’t the name of a program, but a person: Bill Wallace.
Whether he’s attending their Bible study, showing up to a basketball game, or simply saying ‘hello’ in the hallway, Wallace has made it his mission to ensure that young people know they matter.
Wallace is 76 years old. Remembering a childhood when adults failed to show up for his important events, Wallace resolved that no young person at Immanuel would experience the same on his watch. Now Wallace and a cadre of senior adults keep showing up - not only at church, but all over town - to cheer on young people and to remind them that they have a family at Immanuel. He’s even written a manifesto to recruit other seniors to join his cause.
Here is someone who does not have a child in this age group, but knows that youth are an important part of a church now, not later. Here is someone willing to ask God where he might be used to serve. May God raise up more “Bill Wallaces” for all facets of church ministry: children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult and senior adult ministry, education, missions, evangelism, outreach, and service. Where might God be calling you to serve?
This is inter-generational church at its best: People of all ages interacting with each other in learning what it means to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
Jim
Traditional Order of Worship Communion Sunday - White
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55 OPENING PRAYER PRELUDE Beautiful Savior Christiansen CHORAL INTROIT *HYMN OF PRAISE How Firm a Foundation 529 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881 *SONG OF GREETING Surely the Presence of the Lord 328
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. I can feel His mighty power and His grace. I can hear the brush of angels wings. I see glory on each face. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE CHILDREN’S MOMENT *HYMN OF PREPARATION Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 384 OFFERTORY ANTHEM *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95 *THE WRITTEN WORD Luke 15:1-7
Congregational response………Thanks be to God THE SPOKEN WORD The Lost Sheep Rev. Jim Smith HOLY COMMUNION A Service of Word and Table II 12
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy 121 *BENEDICTION CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE Lead On, O King Eternal Smart *Let those who are able, please stand.
This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3FM.
Communion Stewards: Jennifer Stump, Becky Bracey Ushers: Ken Wright, Gary Tucker, Frank Connell, Ed Elam, Wesley Wilson, Ron Dixon Greeters: Front - Lloyd & Marie Eckberg Elevator - Frances Parker Pianist: Carmine Wills Sound Team: Ron Marcinski, Derrick Ogletree, Elliot Glass
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HAPPENING THIS WEEKSunday, October 2, 2016 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School 10:00am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Traditional Worship 5:00pm Intercessory Prayer GroupMonday, October 3, 2016 1:30pm Staff Mtg. 3:30pm Youth Coffee @ Grassroots 5:00pm Chancel Bell Choir 5:30pm Ministry Action Team Mtg.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:30am K-6 Kids’ Trip to Gulf Specimen Marine LabWednesday, October 5, 2016 No CNS Activities 6:30pm Contemporary Worship Team Rehearsal 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
ContemporaryWorship8:45 & 10:00
Good morning and thank you for joining us! It is our hope that you will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we worship
together. We have coffee and restrooms that can be found near the elevator, and nursery and children’s activities available in the
Children’s Ministry Building. Our Welcome Team is happy to help if you have any questions or need directions.
Today’s TeachingThe Lost Sheep
Luke 15:1-7Rev. Jim Smith
BIRTHDAYS10/2 - Mickey Atkinson, Maggie May, Howard Stephens10/3 - Lydia Bauer, Jeremy Simmons, Barrett Stencel, Tara White10/4 - Robert Benton, Caitlin Jones10/5 - Agnes Carter10/6 - Christa Carter, Darin Drury10/7 - Janet Trockley10/8 - Lee Cook
Song SelectionsMy Lighthouse - Rend Collective
Marvelous Light - Charlie HallRelentless - Matt Crocker / Joel Houston
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Chris TomlinYou Are - Austin Falconer
ATTENDANCE
Total Worship Attendance September 25:8:45am Contemporary Worship 17710:00am Contemporary Worship 10511:00am Traditional Worship 174Total: 456Sunday School 269
HOSPITAL AND CONCERNSPrayer ConcernsBill Bowen, David Brook, Frances Campbell, Bob Dixon, June Dorminy, Gary & Maxine Douglass, Kay Feldman, Truman Francis, Ruth Glass, Miriam Hayes, Jean Hendrix, Mary Frances Kennedy, Shane Lovvorn, Ron Marcinski, Barbara Nunnally, Jeff Oates, Gene Richardson, Andy Seery, Jim Thompson, Rosebud Virgil, Wesley WilsonSympathyIs extended to Chris Goff and his family on the death of his father,John Goff.
Sunday ServantsCommunion Steward - Kim SimmonsWelcome Team - Bob Burks, Mark Parker, Gary & Elizabeth Wall, Bonnie Love-Keene, Jamie Thompson, Ron & Gwinette Alligood, Jerilyn Falconer, Nancy Pyle, Tonia StreetsChildren’s Church - Laurie GunterWorship Team - Brian Morgan (Guitar, Vocals), Austin Falconer (Vocals, Guitar), Stacey Morgan (Vocals, Keys), Myra Easom (Vocals), Ginny Scott (Vocals), Scott Easom (Electric Guitar), David Bedell (Bass), Sean McKenna (Drums), Leigh Ann Falconer (Keys)AV Tech Team - Jonathon Gandy, Leanne NeSmith, Sebastian James
KIDS’ TRIP
A fall Kids' Trip is planned for Tuesday, October 4, to the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea, Florida. We will leave the church at 8:30am that morning and return at 4:30pm. This trip is for all children in grades K-6. The cost of the trip is $25 which includes the lab tour, transportation and lunch. Call the Church Office to reserve a spot for your child!
KEENAGER KORNER
Coming November 3 & 4, Fall Trip to LaGrange, Georgia, to visit the Biblical History Center and Hill & Dale Estate (the Callaway Home). Information available in the Church Office and Sunday School Classes.
COAT CLOSETWe are in need of some additional volunteers for the Coat Closet. It will be open October 17-December 29, 2016. It is located in the Food Bank building and operates when the Food Bank is open - Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning and Thursday morning. Volunteers only work one day a week for two hours and work in pairs. If you think you might be able to help on a regular basis or as a substitute, please contact Pam Busbin at 229-344-4170, [email protected] or Patsy Stephens at 229-221-1338, [email protected].
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Joy Brinson and Dr. John B. Brinson, Jr. by Mrs. John B. Brinson, Jr. and John and Margret Brinson, Jack and Curry.
SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE UMW ANNUAL MEETING
White Bluff UMC in Savannah, GA will be hosting the SouthGeorgia Conference UMW Annual Meeting on Saturday,October 15, 2016. Worship begins with Procession of Presidentsat 10:00am, Keynote Speakers will be Kim Jenkins, Susan O’Neal, Tammy Mixon from our three UMW Agencies in South Georgia. Hear special music from Savannah church choirs. There will also be the Pledge to Missions, and Communion of the Sisterhood. Lunch will be served. Registration Fee is $12.00 per person. You will need to register by October 3, 2016. For more info or to pick up a registration form please call your Circle leaderor e-mail Dorothy Pauwels at [email protected].
REJOICING IN HEAVEN
Join us during the month of October as our sermon series reminds us of God’s deep desire to seek out the lost and restore them. We are invited to join in this great celebration!
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