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210 S. Wayne Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-452-9394
www.fpchurch.org
We seek to glorify God through:
Inspiring worship in Word and music,
Inquiring study for adults and youth,
Inclusive hospitality locally and globally,
Industrious outreach for social justice
and environmental stewardship.
radio ministry WKZR (102.3FM)
Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, [email protected]
Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, [email protected]
Admin. Asst., Amy Snowden, [email protected] Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, [email protected]
Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore
Child Care Providers, Morgan Martin, Raeven Rodney, and Andaysha Taylor Co-Treasurer’s, David Baarda and Joel Burns
OFFICE HOURS Monday- Friday 9am - 5pm
PASTOR OFFICE HOURS Mondays off; in office midday Tuesday ~ Friday
If you would like to set up an appointment with Rev. Susan, please call the office at 478-452-9394. God Bless!
*DOXOLOGY 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! *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Worthy are you, O God, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing. Receive these gifts of thanksgiving and praise and use them for your glory and the good of your people; in the name of Jesus Christ, the Lamb. Amen. BEARING GOD’S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN 826 Lift High the Cross *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go in peace. AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION Though vine nor fig tree Alfred V. Fedak *POSTLUDE Alleluia, Alleluia Andrew Moore
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The Milledgeville Singers Guild presents "Lights, Camera, Sing!" on Monday, May 6th, at 7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church on
Log Cabin Rd. Come and be entertained by songs from movies, musicals, and operas featuring solos by GCSU Music Department
Faculty including our own Jennifer Flory.
May 5, 2019 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
PRELUDE Bread of the World in Mercy Broken Stanley Vann
CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord’s Day. If you are interested in membership, we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us!
GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD CHOIR INTROIT Sometimes a light surprises arr. Alfred V. Fedak CHILDREN’S TIME CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: O Lord our God, we praise you. Congregation: We cried to you for help and you answered us.
Leader: You have restored our lives; Congregation: you have rescued us from the grave.
MORNING PRAYER: Living Lord, you meet us in unexpected places and surprise us with the
abundance of your love. Feed us by your Word and fill us with your Spirit so that we may follow you this day, and always; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior. Amen.
*HYMN 240 Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks CALL TO CONFESSION When your soul is suffering in silence, call out to the Lord our God, who heals our
brokenness, who lifts us up from the pit and restores our lives. Let us confess our sin.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord God, in the light of your glory we see the evil we have done, the suffer-
ing we have caused, the good we have refused, and the truth we have denied. Heal us of our sin, wash us in your mercy, and feed us with your grace, so that we may follow your way and tell the good news of the gospel. Amen.
CHORAL RESPONSE It can bring with it nothing arr. Alfred V. Fedak
DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Rise up from the dust! Cast off the shroud of sorrow and put on the joy of the Lord. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
*GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 581 Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end!
Amen, amen. *Please stand as you are able.
THE PEACE Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible.........
Peace be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ. ANTHEM Sing Praises Unto the Lord (Ps. 30) Henry Ruthven
Sing praises to the Lord O ye saints of God: And give thanks unto him
for a remembrance of his holiness. For God's wrath endureth but the twinkling of an eye,
and in his pleasure is life. Heaviness may endure for a night:
yet joy cometh in the morning. PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:
O God of light, by the power of your Holy Spirit, restore our sight, that in these words of Scripture and sermon we may see Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING Pew Bible Page # EASTER READING Acts 9:1-6(7-20) NT P. 127 PSALM Psalm 30 OT P. 505 NEW TESTAMENT Revelation 5:11-14 NT P. 248 GOSPEL John 21:1-19 NT P. 115 SERMON Rev. Susan Balfour THE LORD’S SUPPER *HYMN 720 Jesus Calls Us INVITATION GREAT THANKSGIVING (see insert) WORDS OF INSTITUTION RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT Please approach the Lord’s Table down the center aisle; take a piece of bread and a little cup; you may return to your pew via the side aisles. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Jesus calls us to feed his lambs and tend his sheep. Let us show and share his love through the offering of our lives.
OFFERTORY Jesus Christ, Our Lord Redeemer J.S. Bach Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship
The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary.
Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary.
LIMITED MOBILITY Mary Carlton
Martha Chappell
Helen Danuser
Polly Morrison
Gloria Smith
THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: MAY 5 ~ MAY 12 Today: 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship Service w/Communion & Food Offering Received 3:00~5:00 Students That Always Rejoice & Serve and Youth Ministry Tuesday: 9:30~10:30 FOOD PANTRY 12:00 Kiwanis Club Luncheon 5:30 SESSION Wednesday: 6:30 Potluck Gathering 7:15 Bible/Book Study & Discussion Thursday: 1:00 Afternoon Bridge Club 2:00 FPC Book Club 5:30 Finance Committee 5:30 Confirmation Class 6:30 In Our Best Interest 7:00 Choir Practice Sunday: 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship Service 12:00 Cecilia Odihe Reception~ All Are Invited!! 3:00~5:00 Students That Always Rejoice & Serve and Youth Ministry 5:00 Presbyterian Women Study
Questions for Reflection
Jesus chose Peter, who had denied him in his hour of need, to tend his sheep and build his church. He chose Paul, who had
persecuted Jesus’ followers, to proclaim the good news of the gospel. Can anything separate us from the love of God in Jesus
Christ? What has Jesus chosen and called you to do?
ONLINE GIVING
fpchurch.org
CHURCH FAMILY: Confirmands: Elliot Callendar, Will Deason, Chi Chi Odihe,
Masoma Odihe, Josefa Tchamna
Harry Beck, chemotherapy Haywood Edwards, recovering at home EXTENDED FAMILY: Charley, Marion Robinson’s friend, throat cancer Murphy Davis, Open Door Community, cancer, multiple health concerns
Judy deGrandcourt, Sandra Balfour’s sister, advanced MS
Kyle Dennis, Anne’s husband, Multiple Myeloma, kidney issues
Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne’s parents, numerous health problems
Joellen Gonsauley, Nancy Miller’s sister, health concerns
Kathy Hall, Gini Wilkerson’s mother Dee Hartmann, Sandra Balfour’s sister-in-law, health issues
Sandra Long, Ruby Werts’ sister, surgery for multiple fractures from a fall
Sue Madden, Catherine Dean’s aunt, undergoing chemo, having a difficult time of it
Molly Manley, Jo Ann Manley’s daughter, cervical cancer, needs assistance
Arthur & Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson’s parents, ongoing health concerns Charlie Morgan, Jennifer Flory’s father, health concerns
Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman’s son, recovering at home; dialysis treatments in town
Spencer Scott, Laura Burns Scott’s husband, health concerns
IN ASSISTED LIVING Jane Carroll, Fellowship Home at Meriwether, 10 Meriwether Place
Bryan Dempster, Green Acres, 313 Allen Memorial Drive SW
Bob & Eloise Lamb, Fellowship Home at Meriwether, 10 Meriwether Place
Steven Powell, Chaplinwood, 325 Allen Memorial Drive SW Room 301B
Suzy Smith, Savannah Court, 61 Marshall Rd. Milledgeville
CHURCH OFFICERS 2019 2020
ELDERS: Donna Gautier Grace Anne Azahar
Nancy Miller, Clerk Catherine Dean Bill Werts Marianne Edwards Bob Wilson Doris Moody Anne Smart
Elder(s) for May 5 & 12 is Donna Gautier.
Rev. Susan will be attending continuing education May 11 ~ 21.
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THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
GREAT THANKSGIVING
Leader: The Lord be with you Congregation: And also with you Leader: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy... ... Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
You are holy, O God of majesty... ... Great is the mystery of faith:
According to Christ’s commandment: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory... ...Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. Leader: The gifts of God for the people of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God. 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
