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January 19, 2014
2nd Sunday After the Epiphany
Bethlehem First
United Methodist Church
709 Christmas Avenue
Bethlehem, GA 30620
770.867.3727 [email protected]
www.bigwhitechurch.com
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January 19, 2014 11:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday After the Epiphany
Welcome Ms. Janice Allen
Prelude The Church’s One Foundation Mrs. Brenda Fleeman
Bringing in the Light Acolytes
Scripture Reading Psalm 40:1-11 Rev. Debbie Huckaby
Invocation Rev. Huckaby
*Opening Hymn Ye Servants of God UMH 181
*Affirmation of Faith UMH 881
*Gloria Patri
Greeting/Registration of Worshippers The Rev. Parker Benson
Prayer Concerns/Pastoral Prayer Rev. Debbie Huckaby
Ministry Moment Christmas Offering Rev. Matt Parker
*Offertory Hymn A Charge to Keep I Have UMH 413
*Offertory Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Rev. Benson
Offertory Anthem Here I Am, Lord Chancel Choir
*Doxology UMH 95
Message “Jesus Calls His Disciples” Rev. Benson
John 1:29-42 (pg. 750)
*Hymn of Invitation & Dedication UMH 430
O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee
*Benediction Rev. Benson
*Choral Benediction UMH 672
God Be with You ‘till We Meet Again (vs. 1)
Postlude Mrs. Fleeman
*You are invited to stand, as able
11:00 AM ~ Gym
Ages 4 through 4th grade
10:45 Electronic Check-In
Bible Story ~ Jesus is Baptized (Mark 1:4-11)
Bible Verse ~ The Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in
favor with God and with people. (Luke 2:52)
Leap of Faith ~ My Faith in God grows as I grow.
Large Group Worship Time
Worship through Story
Jesus is Baptized
Worship through Prayer and Giving
Worship through Song
Leap of Faith
Worship through Story
Visit Leaper’s Pointe
Worship through Scripture Memorization:
Luke 2:52
Worship thru Small Group Activities These interest groups give children an opportunity to choose from a variety
of activities that will allow them to experience the Bible story in a unique
way.
Paper Cup Doves (Art Activity for Younger Children)
Allison Long, Andrew Long, Susan Long
Endless Doves and Shells (Art Activity for Older Children) Andrew Dean, Dawn Dean, Grace Dean, Brenda Pryor
ALTAR PRAYER
The altar is open for prayer before, during and after the
11:00 Traditional service. Rev. Debbie Huckaby, our
Congregational Care Minister, will be available near the
altar should you want someone to pray with you.
THE KING and I
5-Part Series
“David and Saul”
1 Samuel 16:1-13
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Prelude Mrs. Lu Connerley
Greeting Rev. Debbie Huckaby
Invocation Rev. Huckaby
*Hymn UMH 170
O How I Love Jesus
Praise and Thanksgiving Rev. Huckaby
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Huckaby
Offering/Offertory Mrs. Connerley
Morning Message Rev. Huckaby
“Jesus Calls His Disciples”
John 1:29-42 (pg. 750)
Sacrament of Holy Communion UMH 13
Rev. Matt Parker
*Benediction Rev. Huckaby
* Please stand
Ushers/Greeters
Shirley Alcorn
Ed Novak
Carol Ward
Welcome Music 9:30 Band
I Think You’re Leavin’
Welcome Mrs. Wanda Doster
Ministry Moment Rev. Matt Parker
Christmas Offering
We Pray Rev. Parker Benson
We Worship 9:30 Band
No Not One
God of This City
At Calvary
We Give 9:30 Band
Imagine
We Hear Rev. Benson
“Jesus Calls His Disciples”
John 1:29-42
We Respond & Go 9:30 Band
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Welcome! At Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, we are a
community of faith where people meet for a life-changing
encounter with God. Our faith community loves to sing to God
and loves to sing about God. As we join together as one body
with one voice, we invite you to open your hearts and minds to
all that God has in store for you.
To learn more about Bethlehem First United Methodist Church
and discover how you can get connected, visit our website at
www.bigwhitechurch.com.
Today’s Message:
“Come and See” | John 1:29-42
Matt Parker @mattparker21
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January 19, 2014
Hi, my name is Paige Howard. My 17th
birthday is approaching, and this year for
my birthday I have decided to do a stuffed
animal drive. On January 31st my family
and I will be traveling to Memphis,
Tennessee to visit St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital to pass out the stuffed
animals to children who are currently
receiving treatment. My goal is to raise
2000 stuffed animals. The ending date of
the drive will be January 29th.
Donation Boxes
are located in
the Narthex, Commons,
and Stars Cafe
International Ministerial Association, Inc.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
We all need healing! Our
bodies get sick, our feelings get
hurt. We can even have
spiritual wounds. Healing is
needed for our whole person -
mind, body and spirit. Stress
can make us anxious. Chronic
anxiety can increase blood
pressure. Elevated blood pressure can lead to heart
attack or stroke. Jesus said, "Come unto me all who
are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest"
Bring your burdens to Jesus.
Invite your family, friends, and neighbors
Childcare Available
Jan. 26 “David and Samuel” 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Feb. 2 “David and Goliath” 1 Samuel 17
Feb. 9 “David and Jonathan” 1 Samuel 20; 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 1 Samuel 19:1-7
Feb. 16 “David and Saul” 1 Samuel 24; 1 Samuel 16:14-23
Feb. 23 “David and Solomon” 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:9; 2 Samuel 12:24-25
This 5-part series, “The King and I,” will explore the relationships of
David and how these relationship affect us today. Join us at Bethlehem
First UMC for worship each Sunday morning at 8:30, 9:30, and 11:00.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
By Jim Hollis—General Evangelist of the UMC
Another year means hundreds of new resolutions about diet
and exercise; some resolutions we hear about will make us
laugh, and some will resonate with us in a different way and
will make us weep. As an Evangelist, I thought that a list of
“Making Disciples Resolutions” could be meaningful for those
of us trying to get in shape spiritually. The list below is for
these individuals:
For individual Christ followers who wish to share in Making
Disciples:
Think of 10 people you know (regardless of how close
they are to you) who have given you a clear indication
they have little or no “faith, worship or Christian commu-
nity connections.” Write down their names, emails, and
phone numbers.
Commit to pray a minimum of one minute a day over
each person on the above list, that they will come to ex-
perience God’s amazing love and grace through you and
others you know who are Christ followers.
Get a journal and label it “My GO Journal.”
In your journal, keep a record of your daily prayers for
each person on the list. Note how you felt about praying
this way and if your heart toward one or more of these
persons was changing.
Make a list in your GO Journal, entitled “Three ways I can
become their friend or be a better friend.” Give each of
the ten people a page and for each one, list the ways. Of
course, they will vary from person to person.
After completing your “three ways” with each person, set
a “completion date: for the top strategy with each person
on the respective pages and in your personal calendar.
Share this with a close friend who is spiritually mature,
who could give you prayer support for courage and ac-
countability to follow through on your plans.
Work your prayer-discerned ministry plans as you move
forward on your calendar. Day by day, plan your ministry
actions, complete one or more, and then journal about
how it went, how you felt, and what you will do differ-
ently to strengthen this ministry strategy.
Meet with your spiritual friend who is supporting you in
prayers and share with them how it is going. Do this at
least once every two weeks.
Encourage your spiritual friend to start their own list and
work these steps alongside you as you pray for them and
help hold them accountable. REPEAT.
Certainly by now we can see the above list of “Disciple Making
Resolutions” is a common-sense, simple way to move from
ideas to consistent action. God will bless you through this and
will use you to make an authentic difference in people’s lives.
Perhaps we could also benefit from a similar list of “Making
Disciples Resolutions” for our Pastors, Leaders and Staff. and
Members of Congregations. Here is a list to get you started:
Dr. Mike Watson, N. Georgia Bishop
Dr. Gary Whetstone, Athens-Elberton District Superintendent
Rev. Parker Benson, Senior Pastor
Rev. Matt Parker, Associate Pastor
Rev. Michele May, Pastor of Discipleship & Families
Rev. Debbie Huckaby, Pastor of Congregational Care
Lizzy Sutton, Church Council Chair
Georgia Barnwell, SPPRC Chair
Ron Griffith, Finance Chair
David Brown, Trustees Chair
Jarratt Pryor, WINGS Coordinator
Janice Allen, Lay Leader
Wanda Doster, Associate Lay Leader
Amanda Brannon, Associate Lay Leader
Karen Smith, Music & Arts Director
Lizzy Sheffield, Program Director/Preschool Director
Mitch King, 9:30 Service Music Leader
Caleb Kimsey, 11 Contemporary Worship Leader
Karen Whitehead, Executive Assistant
Leigh Anne Russell, Bookkeeper
Kathy Brown, Parish Nurse
Jack Chilcote, Custodian
Renae Elenbaas, Nursery Supervisor
Gretchen Hill, Office Assistant
Jenny Pohl, Office Assistant
Brenda Fleeman, Organist
Katie Wilson, Pianist
J.P. Boyd, Security
Tracy Self, Fitness Coordinator
Will Whisenant, Recreation Coordinator
Amy Watts, Youth Assistant, M.S.
Dawn Bradberry, Youth Assistant, H.S.
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Prayer Concerns
Members
Jan 5 ~ Clara Allen, Alma Donald,
Dick Schultz, Jenny Smith
Jan. 12 ~ J.P. Boyd, Nancye Laske,
Cathy Murch, Brenda Pryor, Cecil Williams
Jan. 19 ~ Harriet McCauslan
On-Going ~ Dianne Beaird, Helen Bell, Alma Donald, Harriet Harris,
Mary Nell Partee, Alvor Parten, Frances & Leeon Pruett, Hazel
Smith, Judy Swanner, Rachel Thompson, Gladys Wages
Non- Members
Jan. 5 ~ Alan Black, Bill Whitehead
Jan. 12 ~ Tom Alcorn, Cindy O’Dell, Luca Harmon, Joyce Ritter,
Smith Family in TX
Jan. 19 ~ Lori Eckels, Brandon Gay
On-Going ~ Megan Godina, Louise Pitts
Congratulations to Chaz and Savannah Wolford on the birth of their son Mason Thomas Wolford who was born on Thursday, December 19, 2013.
Congratulations to Mark and Aimee Wilson on the birth of their son Cooper Anderson Wilson who was born on Friday, January 10, 2014
Our Faithfulness
January 12 2014
Attendance
Sunday School ..................................... 214
Nursery .................................................. 64
Children’s Church .................................. 37
8:30 Service ........................................... 19
9:30 Service ......................................... 171
11:00 Contemporary Service .............. 100
11:00 Traditional Service .................... 189
Total Sunday Worship ...................... 580
Revenue Year-to-Date ........... $43,221.15
Expenses Year-to-Date .......... $35,586.27
Ministry Assistants
Greeters
8:30 Shirley Alcorn, Ed Novak, Carol Ward
9:30 Becky Adcock, Lamar & Sherry Mask
11:00T Clara Allen, David Brown, Bobbie Metheny
Acolytes
Today not available at printing
Jan. 19 not available at printing
Ushers
8:30 Shirley Alcorn, Ed Novak, Carol Ward
9:30 Sherry Mask
11:00 Clara Allen, Lynne Bell, Fran Bower, Patsy Cullifer,
Wanda Doster, Brenda Partee, Sandi Roberson,
Lynn Smith, Susan Wages
Jan. 26 Vance Barnwell, John Bittner, Pete Black, Phil Elam,
Ron Griffith, Reed Gunderman, Andy Holman,
Morgan Howard, Larry Partee
Children’s Church
Today Andrew Dean, Dawn Dean, Grace Dean, Allison
Long, Andrew Long, Susan Long, Brenda Pryor
Jan. 26 Jane Buchanan, Beth Grodzicki, Kristian Knowles,
Linda Knowles, Sarah May, Darian Wilson
BUILDING A HEALTHY CHURCH ONE TIP AT A TIME
January is National Radon
Action Month. Radon
exposure is the second
leading cause of lung
cancer. Radon is an odorless
gas produced by the decay of
naturally occurring uranium in
soil and water. For most
people, the greatest risk of
exposure is in their homes especially in rooms that have
contact with the ground (e.g. basements). Many
counties in Georgia have high levels of radon.
What should I do? Be sure to have your home tested
for radon. If the radon level is 4 pCi/L or greater, you
should seal floor and wall cracks and have a special
vent pipe and fan installed. For more information go
to: www.epa.gov/radon/whereyoulive.html
Have Questions: Contact Our BFUMC Parish Nurse Kathy Brown
770-867-3011, [email protected]
What are the different methods you can give
monetarily to BFUMC?
Offering plate or basket during worship services
Mail in check or drop off at the reception desk.
On-line giving via the church website,
www.bigwhitechurch.com
Electronic payments from your banking institution.
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C Chapel FH Fellowship Hall G Gym S Sanctuary SC Stars Café UG Upper Gym WC Worship Center
Week at a Glance SUNDAY~ January 19
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service
(C)
9:00 a.m. Pray for Our Pastors (120H)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Worship Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (G)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Svc (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc. (S)
12:30 p.m. Family Ministries Mtg. (129)
5:00 p.m. Disciple I (124)
5:00 p.m. Disciple III (128)
5:00 p.m. 5th/6th Bridge/Youth Choir (119)
5:30 p.m. Youth Open Gym (G)
6:15 p.m. Youth Group (8pm)
7:00 p.m. Healing Service (S)
MONDAY~ January 20 MLK Jr. Day
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Zumba (G)
10:00 a.m. Spin (UG)
5:00 p.m. Upward Practice (G)
6:00 p.m. Circuit Mania (UG)
6:00 p.m. Cheer Practice (FH)
7:00 p.m. Safety & Security Team (127)
TUESDAY~ January 21
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Kenpo Kickboxing (G)
9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (123)
10:00 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
6:00 p.m. Insane Strength (G)
7:00 p.m. Contemporary Ban Pr. (WC)
7:00 p.m. SPPR Committee Mtg. (124)
7:00 p.m. Trustees Mtg. (114)
7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)
WEDNESDAY~ January 22
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Fun with Crocheting (128)
5:45 p.m. WNL Fellowship Meal (FH)
6:20 p.m. 2-4 Grade Choir (C)
6:20 p.m. PreK-1st Grade Choir (119)
6:00 p.m. Soul Spin Mix (UG)
6:30 p.m. Yoga (WC)
6:30 p.m. 5th/6th Grade Bridge (129/127)
6:30 p.m. MS/HS Youth Group (130/131)
6:45 p.m. People of Faith (128)
7:00 p.m. 2-4 Grade (S/112)
7:00 p.m. Church 101 (125)
7:00 p.m. GRITS (10)
7:00 p.m. PreK-1st Grade (105/111)
7:00 p.m. The Daniel Plan (123)
SUNDAY~ January 26
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:00 a.m. Pray for Our Pastors (120H)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Worship Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (G)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Svc (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc. (S)
2:30 p.m. District Conference
Watkinsville First UMC
4:00 p.m. JOLT Team Mtg. (127)
5:00 p.m. Disciple I (124)
5:00 p.m. Disciple III (128)
5:00 p.m. 5th/6th Bridge/Youth Choir (119)
5:30 p.m. Youth Open Gym (G)
6:00 p.m. 5th/6th Grade Bridge (129)
6:15 p.m. Youth Group (8pm)
7:00 p.m. Walk Across the Room (124)
7:00 p.m. Conversational Spanish Class (114)
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir (119)
THURSDAY~ January 23
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
6:00 p.m. Karate Kids 4 Christ (FH)
6:00 p.m. Upward Practice (G)
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision (127)
6:30 p.m. Power Sculpting (UG)
7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)
7:00 p.m. 9:30 Band Practice (WC)
FRIDAY~ January 24
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Insane Strength (G)
SATURDAY~ January 25
8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Lay Servant Ministry (123)
9:00 a.m. Surprise Fitness (G)
9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)
11:00 a.m. Upward Games (2pm) (G)
Fellowship Meal
Chili
w/ add-ins/toppings
Fresh Fruit
Salad Bar
Dessert
A Conversational Spanish Class, taught by Emily Johnson, will begin on Wednesday, January 22. The class will meet in #114 and will meet from 7-8 PM.
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WELCOME, VISITORS AND GUESTS!
We are delighted you have chosen to worship with us today. Please fill out
the black attendance register at the end of the pew or as it is passed.
ABOUT US:
At Bethlehem First UMC, we have a common mission: To make disciples of
Jesus Christ. We offer a loving, nurturing environment in which to serve and
worship Christ, and to grow spiritually. We would love to have you join us
each Sunday.
LEARN MORE:
If you would like to learn more about Bethlehem First UMC, please
visit us on the web at www.bigwhitechurch.com, speak with a pastor
following the service, call the church office at 770-867-3727 or email
us at [email protected].
WELCOME, CHILDREN
Childcare is available for newborns through age 4
during Sunday school and all Sunday morning
worship services. Your child graduates to
Children's Church if they are 4, on or after,
September 1st. Please use our electronic check-in
system before bringing your child to their age
appropriate room.
Newborn to Walking Little Lambs ................ Room 121
Walking to Age 3 Leapin’ Lizards ........... Room 110
Age 3 & 4 Busy Bees .................. Room 109
Children’s Church ~ All children ages Pre-K (age 4 by September 1) – 4th grade
are invited to join us for our 11 AM worship service designed especially for
children. Check-in is from 10:45-11 AM. Please sign your child in through our
electronic check-in system and then bring your child to the gym. Kiosks are
found in the Children’s Wing or at the Childcare Reception Desk in the Stars
Café. We will move to the Chapel/Children’s Wing area for Children’s Church at
11 AM. Dismissal will be as follows:
Pre-K/K/1st: #111
2nd: #105
3rd – 4th: #103
Thank you for your support and for allowing us the opportunity of worshipping
with your children.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:
Hearing assistance is available for the 11:00 o’clock service in the sanctuary.
Please ask one of the greeters or ushers for a receiver and they will be happy
to assist you.
Our Staff
Rev. Parker Benson, Senior Pastor 770.715.5743 cell [email protected]
9:30 Worship Service This lite-contemporary service is a good way to begin your Sunday morning! Our Praise Band plays a variety of good music including folk, country, rock, and gospel. Our service is spirit-filled and energetic, yet relaxed and welcoming. Dress is casual and the STARS Café is open before and after. Make yourself at home.
11:00 Traditional Worship Service Come and experience the time-honored traditions and practices of historical Christianity in one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in North Georgia. Our sanctuary exudes holiness and the Holy Spirit can be felt as one enters the room. Please enter in reverence but worship with all your heart as we enjoy the great hymns, creeds, and traditions of our Christian faith.
Rev. Matt Parker, Associate Pastor 404-538-2567 cell [email protected]
11:00 Contemporary Worship Service The 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service helps people connect with God and celebrate all that God has done in our lives. The prayer for this worship experience is that those who worship with us may join together in one voice and one prayer as we praise God. Our time of worship includes singing contemporary music and listening to a scripturally based message.
Rev. Michele May
Pastor of Discipleship & Families 706-201-5063 cell [email protected]
11:00 Children’s Church GROW But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18
Through our GROW ministries, persons have opportunities to deepen and grow in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Through Bible study, prayer, worship, and small group fellowship, persons are able to understand more fully what it means to love God and love our neighbors. Individuals are able to discover how God has uniquely gifted them to serve, both within and outside the church.
Rev. Debbie Huckaby Pastor of Congregational Care 706-296-0665 cell [email protected]
8:30 Holy Communion Service
A 30-45 minute worship service meets every Sunday
morning in the Chapel. This intimate service offers
hymns, prayer, message, and Holy Communion. Come
and worship in the Chapel at Bethlehem.
Would you like to join Bethlehem First UMC? If you have been visiting we hope you will consider joining Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. You may join by:
1. Transferring your membership from another United Methodist Church 2. Transferring your membership from another denomination 3. Confession of Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
To learn more about church membership please contact one of our pastors listed above and say “I want to join the church.”
Our Clergy
Email Addresses: first name. last [email protected]
unless otherwise notated
Bookkeeper, Leigh Anne Russell
Custodian, Jack Chilcote
770.712.7336
Executive Assistant, Karen Whitehead
Music Minister, Karen Smith
Nursery Supervisor, Renae Elenbaas
Office Assistants, Gretchen Hill,
Jennifer Pohl
Organist, Brenda Fleeman
Parish Nurse, Kathy Brown RN, FCN
Pianist, Katrina Wilson
Preschool/Program Director
Lizzy Sheffield, 770.867.3724
Recreation Coordinator, Will Whisenant
Fitness Coordinator, Tracy Self
Security, J.P. Boyd
770.867.9551, [email protected]
Youth Ministry
H.S. ~ Dawn Bradberry, 678-227-1970
M.S. ~ Amy Watts, 404-213-7856