We rejoice at new births!• Mary Somers Crawford, daughter of Melanie and Wil

Crawford and granddaughter of Priscilla and Leland Smith, was born December 20

We welcome new members! Joining December 18 were:• Heather and Zach Lambert and daughter Ann

Hampton Lambert• Matthew and Mary Campbell and daughter MariannaWe offer our sympathy to the family of:• Joe Mapp, husband of Barbara Mapp, who died

December 18• Lucy Killens, mother of Craig Killens, who died

December 18

601-856-6058100 Post Oak RoadMadison, MS 39110

www.madisonumc.org

Madison, MississippiOUTREACH TEAM INFORMATIONAL MEETING

• Tuesday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.• Find out more about the soon-to-be formed Outreach Team• Team members will become part of a covenant community,

discerning what specific outreach ministries God would have MUMC participate in

• For more information, contact Ben Butler or Diane Goolsby

T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT MISSIONS

• $15 per shirt. Proceeds will support outreach ministries• Available in adult and youth sizes• To order, email Ben Butler (ben@madisonumc.org) or visit

MUMC’s website (www.madisonumc.org/missions-shirts)

AUGUST VIP LUNCHEON

• Tuesday, August 1, 11:30 a.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC)• $5 per person. Please make reservations by noon Monday, July 31• MUMC’s own Billy Hutto of Hutto’s Home and Garden Center

will share Fall planting tips• Menu: Italian pork chops; fresh butterbeans; squash casserole;

tomato, cucumber, onion salad; cornbread muffin; ice cream sandwich dessert

BAG LADIES MINISTRY

• Meets every Sunday afternoon in the Chapel Basement, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

• Help make mats for the homeless from recycled plastic grocery bags• No experience or talent necessary!• Women, men, and children welcome to help!

PAT BRUCE OUTREACH

• Help needed with school supplies & uniforms for 41 students• Tax-deductible donations may be sent to PO Box 1218, Madison,

MS 39130

• For more information, contact Pat Bruce at 601-856-4095

July 23, 2017

MADISON UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

adult ministryContact Rev. Ben Butler (ben@madisonumc.org)

wednesdays at madison

Presented for baptism today is Margaret Lucille Lusco, daughter of Meredith and Matthew Lusco. Grandparents are Beverly and Bill Phillips.

We welcome new members!• Clint and Nora McInnis joined MUMC on July 16

our church family

SERMON NOTES (John 6:25-36)

I. God is h_________________________

II. Our n____________________ for God is hidden

III. III. God is k_______________________

A. Jesus

B. Holy Spirit

C. Means of g_________________________

D. Creation

E. O____________________________

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals and Programming have ended for the summer.

They will resume on August 23.

Senior PastorAssociate Pastor

Pastor of Congregational CareDirector of Music Ministry

Director of Student MinistryDirector of Kids Ministry

OrganistPianist

Acolytes (8:30 a.m.)Acolytes (10:45 a.m.)

Rev. Barry MaleRev. Ben ButlerRev. Linda RickmanLori BlountCory PhillipsRenee ScalesRosemary McInnisDonna BanksSanders Ainsworth & Sophie SwanSwayze Savorgnon & Maclane Fairburn

FALL BEACH RETREAT

• September 1-4, Gulf Shores, Alabama• $140 per student• DEADLINE: AUGUST 9

MISSION MONDAYS

• TOMORROW, July 24, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon• Meet at MUMC to travel to MadCAAP, Canton, MS• Be sure you’re signed up for Student Ministries texts for

changes & updates.• To opt in, text “mumcstudent” to 955-77

service of worshipJuly 23, 2017

participants in today’s services

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee arr. ManzCONGREGATIONAL SINGING CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM (8:30 a.m.) Margaret Lucille Lusco

Lucy, Lucy, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We this day do all agree a child of God you’ll always be.Lucy, Lucy, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. We are here to say this day that we will help you on your way.Lucy, Lucy, God claims you, God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.

MORNING PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the gloryforever. Amen.

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SPECIAL MUSIC Georgia and Sawyer GalatasGREETING

A TIME MOSTLY FOR CHILDREN He’s got the whole world in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got everybody here in His hands; He’s got everybody here in His hands; He’s got everybody here in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands.

OFFERTORY Haley and Maddie Gall

DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below.

Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING John 6:25-36

SONG OF PREPARATION

MESSAGE

SONG OF RESPONSE

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

*** Seating of additional worshippers

PINACLE Sunday Night Activities tonight, 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.A full schedule of Student Ministry summer activities may be downloaded from the Student page of the MUMC website (www.madisonumc.org/students).

student ministryContact Cory Phillips (cory@madisonumc.org)

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS FOR PRESCHOOL/ AFTERSCHOOL CARE

• Preschool: Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

• Afterschool Care: Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED

• For the new school year beginning August 13• Can’t make a commitment to teach every week?

Ask a friend to “team teach” with you• For any questions or concerns or to volunteer, contact

Ms. Renee

kids ministryContact Renee Scales (renee@madisonumc.org)

BIBLE TIME VOLUNTEERS

Bible Time Volunteers for July 23 :

8:30 a.m.: Kristin & Bo Harwell; Jimbo & Rachel Bearden

10:45 a.m.: Christy & Brian Nettles; John & Rachel McHann

MADISON UMC WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN

• A Nursery (infants, crawlers, and toddlers) is available during both worship services as well as during the Sunday School hour. The Nursery is located in the Nursery Hall, Rooms 103, 105, and 107.

• All children are invited to come down for Children’s Time during the worship service. Children K5 and younger may then exit to the Nursery Hall Rooms 112 & 114 for Bible Time. On Communion Sundays, we request that children remain in the Sanctuary with their families and experience this special and meaningful Sacrament together.

• Children’s Bulletins and Sermon Notes for Kids are available at the doors entering the Sanctuary.

The flowers in the Chancel areaAre presented to the Glory of God

By Ed and Joanne JonesIn honor of Lamplighters/

Truthseekers Sunday School Class

The flowers in the Chancel areaAre presented to the Glory of GodBy the children of Dale & Kirk Barnes

In celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary