Opening Chimes The Chimes are played to remind us of the presence of God among His gathered people. Welcome and Announcements Please register your attendance in the Attendance Pad located at the end of each pew and pass it to your neighbor.

Invocation Holy God, make your presence known to us today. We come to you with our vision so often clouded by our sin. Clear away the mist, through Jesus, that we can catch a glimpse, now, of your presence here. Help us to behold you as you are, not as we would like you to be. In Him, through whom we become holy, on the wings of the Spirit, we pray to you, our Father. Amen.

Prelude “Come, Christians, Join To Sing” Arr. D. Wagner

Lighting of the Candles and Procession of the Cross Acolytes

Call to Worship “I Will Call upon the Lord ” 2002 (TFWS)

*Hymn “I Come with Joy” vs. 1,2,3 617 (UMH) *Passing Of The Peace “Fill My Cup Lord” 641 (UMH)

Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up, Lord. Come and quench this thirsting of my soul.

Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more; fill my cup,

fill it up and make me whole. Pastoral Prayer Offertory “More Precious Than Silver” Arr. J. Roerts Russell Williams

*Doxology 94 (UMH) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Children’s Moment 8:30 - Dr. Bill Etheridge 11:00 - Jim Briley

Children through 2nd Grade are dismissed for Children’s Church.

Hymn of Faith “As We Gather at Your Table” 2268 (TFWS)

First United

Methodist Church 120 North Chalkville Road

Trussville, Alabama (205) 655-3259

www.fumctrussville.com

February 4, 2018

8:30 am and 11:00 am

Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS

The worshipers at First United Methodist Church are its ministers. The staff who support them are:

Pastors Dr. Bill Etheridge, Pastor

Rev. Joe DeWitte, Associate Minister

Ministry Staff Administrative Staff Beth Burden, Director Mollie Lyle, Director of of Children’s Ministry Finance and Administration Amy Gulledge, Director Candy Strickland, of Kids First Church Secretary Drake Roberts, Director Chef Trinita Franklin, of Youth Ministries Director of Food Services Russell Williams, Accompanist Brett Fulton, Doorkeeper In Case of Emergency

If you have an emergency situation on the weekends and you need a pastor, you may call Dr. Bill Etheridge at 256-343-5777 or Rev. Joe DeWitte at 256-604-9679. If you know of a parishioner who is in the hospital, has had a death in the family, or other pastoral crisis, we need to hear from you. Please don’t assume that someone has already called us.

First United Methodist Church Trussville is a Stephen Ministry Congregation

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Sunday, February 4, 2018 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Sanctuary 11:00 AM Modern Worship/Grace Vision Fellowship Hall 3:30 PM Foundations Group Emmaus Room 4:15 PM Confirmation Class Training Room 7:00 PM AA Closed Meeting Annex Monday, February 5, 2018 3:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 30400 Annex 5:30 PM Ceramics Ceramics Room 6:00 PM The Ruth Circle UMW Room

6:15 PM Stephen Ministers Meeting New Horizons Classroom

Tuesday, Febraury 6, 2018 9:00 AM BSF Int’l Leadership Sunday School Rooms 10:00 AM Staff Meeting Conference Room 10:00 AM Dorcas Day Circle Fellowship Hall 12:00 PM AA Closed Meeting Annex 6:15 PM Ladies’ Emmaus Meeting UMW Room 6:15 PM Men’s Emmaus Meeting Emmaus Room Wednesday, February 7, 2018 5:30 AM UMM Bible Study Open Door Classroom 9:00 AM BSF Int’l Sanctuary/Sunday School Rooms/Transept 10:00 AM Melody Makers Handbell Ensemble Handbell Room 2:45 PM Afternoon Delights Ladies’ Emmaus Reunion Emmaus Room 3:45 PM Melody Chimes Handbell Room 4:15 PM “Miracles” Bible Study Character Builders Classroom 4:15 PM Harmony Chimes Handbell Room 5:00 PM Joyful Noise Children’s Choir Practice Choir room 6:00 PM Choir Practice Choir Room 6:15 PM “Miracles” Bible Study Pioneer Classroom 6:15 PM Children’s Ministry Activities Elementary in Christian Life Center Pre-Schoolers in Challengers Classroom 6:30 PM Youth Worship Youth Room 7:00 PM AA/AL-Anon Closed Meeting Annex 7:30 PM Jubilant Ringers Handbell Room Thursday, February 8, 2018 6:30 AM Men’s Emmaus Reunion Conference Room 7:00 AM Disciples Reunion Group Emmaus Room 8:30 AM Seekers Emmaus Reunion Emmaus Room 8:30 AM Ladies’ Emmaus Reunion Conference Room 5:30 PM Community Grief Support Meeting Discovery Classroom 6:00 PM Brass 4 Him Practice Choir Room Friday, February 9, 2018 12:00 PM AA Closed Meeting Annex Saturday, February 10, 2018 7:00 PM AA/AL-Anon Open Meetings Annex

PSALM 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Prayer of Illumination

Lord, you have been faithful to gather us before you this day. Quiet now our thoughts that we may together hear your word. Empty our fretful minds and fill them with the assurance of your presence. Amen.

The Written Word Matthew 6:11-12, 14-15 This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Spoken Word Forgive us Our Debts Dr. Bill Etheridge Response to the Word

Anthem “Bread of the World” Arr. Sara R. Nussel and Brad Nix Chancel Choir

HOLY COMMUNION

This is an open table, all are welcome The congregation is invited to sing with the Choir during Communion

Invitation Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another.

Confession Most gracious God, so often we do not live as you have taught us. We take after the ways of the world rather than the ways of righteousness. Forgive us and free us from all that would hinder and bind us. Give us clean hands and pure hearts, so that we may truly be your children. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: "Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." When the supper was over he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: "Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood. By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at his heavenly banquet.

Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

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 glory, forever. Amen.

COMMUNION AND ALTAR PRAYER TIME

Prayer after Communion Gracious God, for the bread of life and for the cup of salvation, we thank you. Allow us to go forth from this table and live as your holy people,

rejoicing in the power of your Holy Spirit and walking in the way of Jesus Christ. Amen. Affirmation of Faith I Timothy There is one God and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus,

Who came as a ransom for all, to whom we testify. This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: That Jesus Christ

came into the world to save sinners, and was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. Amen.

*Song of Praise “Gloria Patri” 70 (UMH)

*Closing Hymn “I Come with Joy” vs. 4 & 5 617 (UMH)

If you would like to join with our Church family, this is the time we invite you to come down to the front while we sing.

*Blessing *Benediction “The Lord Bless You and keep You” 2280 (TFWS)

Chancel Choir

Postlude “We Have Heard the Joyful Sound” Arr. D. Phillips Debbie Barton

End of Worship.........................Beginning of Service *Stand as you are able. Headsets are available at the soundboard for the hearing impaired.

(UMH) - United Methodist Hymnal

(TFWS) - The Faith We Sing

Praying For: Barney Darche, Kellie Viikinsalo, Woody Howell, Nell Mehaffey, Allen Jackson, Jerry Dennis, Dale Lane, Barnard Osborne, George Bagwell, Edna Scott, Cole Callahan, Frank Scheinert, Nancy Russell, Dan Winderweedle, Allison Spillman, John McCray, Alan Fulton, Bettye Knight, Steve Woods, Meg Cook-Laney, Keiron McGowin, Derrell Bain, Warren Edwards, Ronald Joe Moore, Susan Sanders family, Watson Gaither, Alicia Segars, Reese Mazzola, The Lann Family, Debbie Hodge, Bernie Murphree, Betty Etheridge, our Pastors, our nation and our leaders; all of our men and women in the Military, and all of our First Responders. We periodically amend our prayer list; if you wish to add or remove a name, please contact the church office.

Reminder: Our Church offers several areas in which to pray that are available any-time the Church is open. Serving February 4, 2018:

Interim Director of Music - Kelley Clegg Neal

Piano - Russell Williams

Organ - Debbie Barton

Ushers - 8:30 - Johnny Abernathy, Robert Bryant

Don Evans, Harold Fulton

11:00 - Beth Bruno, Jim Bruno

Tim Hallman, Jim Viikinsalo

Children’s Moment - 8:30 - Dr. Bill Etheridge

11:00 - Jim Briley

Acolytes - 8:30 - Anna Sanders, Jacob Sanders

11:00 - Ben Payne, Jacob Payne

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Our Stewardship of Presence and Gifts:

January 28, 2018 Worship Attendance - 317

January 28, 2018 Sunday School Attendance - 244

As of January 31, 2018:

General Fund

Received $65,199.74

Expenses $73,196.79

Capital Fund

Received $16,411.82

Expenses $25,397.29

Beginning Loan Amount as of June, 2012: $2,376,061.56

Current Loan Balance $1,146,847.00

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Grace Vision Contemporary Worship

Sunday at 11:00 am

in the Fellowship Hall

A Time of Prayer, Bible Study and Holy communion

Dr. Joe DeWitte

Scripture: John 4:4-15