“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.” Rev. James A. Cason Senior PastorRev. Stephanie Smith Associate Pastor

Faith & Family Night at GSU Basketball

All are invited to a fun night cheering on the Georgia Southern Men’s Basketball team to victory over South Alabama. This is a special evening they are calling Faith and Family. Matt Wise the Athletes in Action Director will speak on fellowship in Athletics prior to the game and Church Leaders will have the opportunity to shoot a 3 pointer at halftime of the game. There are special price tickets you can purchase online at GSEagles.come/FAITH. Ticket prices are $5 for General Admission or $8 for Reserved Seating. Get your Basketball tickets and lets have fun, if you have any questions please see Rev. Stephanie Smith.

January 12, 2020 Worship Services: Sunday School:Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms:

8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM

Sunday, January 12, 2020Sunday, January 12, 20208:30AM & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason

9:01AM & REVIVE - Rev. Stephanie SmithActs 10:34-43“Witnesses”

Sermon Series: 20/20Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, January 5, 2020)

Morning Worship: 542 Sunday School: 2958:30AM: 53 9:01AM: 180 11:00AM: 246 REVIVE: 63

Offering Received: $23,283.00New Building Fund: $130.00 (total $76,268.62)

Special Offerings: Altar/Acts - $1,105.00

Our Church Family

The flowers in the Sanctuary on January 12 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rev. Jerry M. Woodbery & Ben Woodbery by Martha Wells and family.

Christian sympathy and prayers are expressed to Thad & Susan Riley, upon the death of Susan’s mother, Mrs. Barbara Frances Navrot Braun who died on January 3.

Prayer Concerns Hospital: Susan Cason - EGROngoing: Connie Hodges, Charlie Christmas, Greyson Kennedy, Joyce Bohler, Steve Piazza,Bill Mathis Jr., Bill Mathis Sr., Sue Brammar, Joel Martin, Ed Akins, Sara Betty Cook, Carter Berkeley, Frances Humphrey, Fred Maddox, Ken Whitaker, George Ann Thigpen, Judy Strickland, Yvonne Redden, Laura Beasley, Mike Beasley, Jim Long, Brian Harrison, Daryl Harrison, Shirley Connell, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach, Care Facilities: Willow Pond - Willie Coleman, Carolyn McCarty, Janette Johnson Southern Manor - Jean Braswell, Libby Hutcheson Brown’s - John Gould

Welcome New MemberMr. Charles “Chip” Gordon201 Martin Luther King DriveStatesboro, GA 30458Chip is a retired teacher and joins our church on transfer of membership from Christ Episcopal Church in Tennessee.

Statesboro First United Methodist ChurchUMW Meeting - January 13

Monday, January 13, is the first UMW general meeting of 2020. The following officers have been elected to serve and will be installed during the meeting: President Cathy Rollins, Vice President Mary Mincey, Recording Secretary Nancy Martin, Treasurer Jean Deal, Corresponding Secretary Mary Conner, Facilitator Roxella Ball, Mission Coordinator Becky Holmes. Women in the church family are encouraged to attend this important meeting and show their support for these new officers as they serve in leadership in the United Methodist Women organization. Come at 9:45AM for refreshments and conversation in Room 306. The meeting begins at 10:00AM.

Thank YouThanks to everyone who gave of their time last Sunday to help take down the Advent decorations at the church. It is a job that takes many hands and all the help was very much appreciated!

New Wednesday Night Bible StudyA new Bible Study will start this coming Wednesday Night based on the book “Becoming Mom Strong” by Heidi St. John. The study promises to offer biblical wisdom and practical advice on:• How to cope when you feel like you’re over you’re head• Discovering God’s timeless guidance for parents in the Bible• Navigating today’s toughest and most confusing cultural issues in lights of Gods

Word• Fighting the ultimate battle for your kids hearts and souls.The study will start at 6:30PM Wednesday, January 15, in Room 208. All are welcome!

SFUMC Students News

Our Church CalendarSunday, January 128:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.9:01AM - 901 Service, FH10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH4:00PM -Youth Band Rehearsal, YR5:00PM - Stephen Ministry Training, 2066:00PM - Youth Surge MS/HS,YR,FH

Monday, January 137:00AM - Youth Breakfast Club, 30610:00AM - UMW Mtg, 30611:00AM - Realy for Life Mtg, 3076:00PM - Finance Committee Mtg, 213

Tuesday, January 146:00PM - Al Anon, Grace House

Wednesday, January 159:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite)5:15PM - Kids JAM, Choir Rm, 2005:30PM - Wednesday Night Ministry, FH6:30PM - Adult Bible Studies7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm.

Thursday, January 166:00PM - Chancel Ringers, 305

Friday, January 179:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite)

Saturday, January 188:00AM - Emmaus Training, FH, 306, 2nd floor classrooms & music suite11:00AM - Al Anon, Grace House12:00PM - Soup Kitchen, FH

Winter Retreat - February 20-24We are headed to Ghent, West Virginia to go skiing/snowboarding at Winter Place Ski Resort! We will be staying at Glade Spring Resort in the Chestnut Houses. It’s an awesome trip full of fun and worship opportunities! Even if your student hasn’t skied before, this is still a great trip for them. We have taught many students over the years how to ski/snowboard, so don’t worry! Cost for the trip is $300 which includes rentals, ski lift, transportation, lodging, and food while there. Sign ups are now open for this trip, with a limited amount of space available. Please let Becca know if you’d like to sign your student up or if you’d like more information, bbrown@statesborofirst.com.

Combined Sunday Night Surge - January 12Middle School and High School students will meet from 6:00PM-7:30PM in the Youth Room. This is our weekly large group meeting where students participate in games, food, worship, and a message. Cost for dinner is $2.

Breakfast Club - January 13This event is for Middle and High School students. We meet on Monday mornings on the third floor (Room 306) for breakfast (Chick-fil-A and Donuts), a devotional, and then we give students a ride to school. Arrive at 7:00AM and the cost is $2.

Small Groups - January 15Middle and High School students meet on Wednesday nights in the Youth Room for fellowship, food, and small group Bible study. Small groups are divided by age and gender. Youth Room opens at 6:00PM, games begin at 6:20PM, Bible study starts at 7:00PM, and students are dismissed at 8PM.

*HYMN OF COMMITMENTHymn #98 To God Be the Glor F

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Children’s Moment (11:00 Traditional)Jodie Hendrix

Kids Worship:9:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix11:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Melanie Propps

Statesboro First United Methodist Church101 South Main Street, PO Box 2048

Statesboro, GA 30459Main Church Phone: 912-764-7589 Church Email: mail@statesborofirst.comJimmy Cason, Senior Pastor: 912-764-1875 Church Website: www.statesborofirst.comStephanie Smith, Assoc. Pastor: 912-764-1874 Church FAX: 912-764-7638

Children’s Ministries News

Wednesday Night Menu - January 15 - 5:30PMFried & Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Mustards, Rolls, Tea

Meals are $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids 12 and under$2.00 for pizza plate (kids & youth only)

Families of five or more (parents and children) pay a maximum of $24.

Wednesday Night MinistryAll Wednesday Night Ministry activities and small groups resume this Wednesday, January 15. Please join us for dinner at 5:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. Children’s Schedule:• 5:15PM-6:00PM Kids JAM children’s choir (PreK-5th Grade)• 6:30PM-7:30 Team Kid small groups (PreK-5th Grade)

Upcoming Calendar Dates to Note• May 3 - Children’s Sunday• June 1-5 - VBS

Statesboro First United Methodist ChurchAngel Tree

I want to thank everyone for the success of the “Angel Tree” program this year. We were able to give 48 children, from 22 families, 2 gifts each from their incarcerated parent this year. That is a total of 96 gifts purchased and delivered by the members of this church! To the people that helped pack up the gifts for delivery, the people that purchased and wrapped gifts and the people that helped to deliver the gifts, I want to thank each of you!! I have been coordinating this program for several years, the members of our church have never failed to embrace this program and for that I am thankful!! Once again, thank you for ALL you do, not just for “Angel Tree” children, but for all you do for everyone! - Nancy Martin

UMM Meet & Greet - January 19The first meeting of 2020 for the Meet & Greet Men’s group is coming up Sunday, January 19. The meeting will be held at the Glen Oaks subdivision clubhouse at 6PM. The meal will feature baked ham with all the trimmings. All men of the church are encouarged to attend. A very special program has been planned.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE

GATHERINGPRELUDE & MEDITATION

Trumpet TuneJohan Helmich Roman

*CALL TO WORSHIPGod is with us always and calls us each by name.When we pass through difficulties and stress,

God is with us and calls us by name.When we are discouraged and feel lost and alone,God is with us and calls us by name, and heals us.

Blessed be God who knows us and calls us by name. AMEN.

*HYMN OF PRAISEHymn #568 “Christ for the World We Sing”

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ Creed #881 Hymnal

I believe in God the Father Almighty,maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,

and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI Hymn #71Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,World without end. Amen, Amen.

PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE

PROCLAIMING THE VISIONWhy does Statesboro First United Methodist Church exist?

To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.

CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00AM) Jodie Hendrix

(Following the Children’s Moment, children in Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)

PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER

GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGSOFFERTORY PRAYER

8:30AM Betty Hodges; 11:00AM Lee Walker

OFFERTORYIn Thee Is Gladness

arr. Kevin Hildebrand

*DOXOLOGY HYMN #94

*HYMN OF PREPARATIONHymn #77 “How Great Thou Art”

*SCRIPTURE READINGActs 10:34-43

MESSAGE“Witnesses”

Sermon Series: 20/20Rev. Jimmy Cason

*HYMN OF COMMITMENTHymn #571 “Go, Make of All Disciples”

CHORAL BENEDICTION (11:00AM Service)Amen

Peter Lutkin

POSTLUDEPostlude in DAlan Ridout

*Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service.

Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service.

A children’s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the back of the Sanctuary’s balcony on the second floor.

The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver.

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CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00AM Service)Jodie Hendrix

(Following the Children’s Moment, children in Pre-K through 4th grade

are invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)

Volunteers for January 12, 2020 (Second Sunday of January)Prayer Warriors: Tommy & Karen David8:30 Lay Liturgist: Betty Hodges8:30 Ushers: Steve Garner, Buck Ford9:01 Ushers: Don Marsh, Nancy Marsh, Thad Riley11:00 Lay Liturgist: Lee Walker11:00 Ushers: Clark Collins, Chris Bishop, Jake Collins, Jim Davis, Michael Mallard, Dan Snipes, Brian Thomas, Bill Thompson, Robert Benson III, Kent Brannen(Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels)Greeters: June Rushing, Janice Davis, Pam CampbellMeals On Wheels (January 14): Jimmy & Pat High