142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

Phone: 770-478-6444 Fax :770-478-3352

Jonesboro First United Methodist Church 142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

142 South Main Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

Phone: 770-478-6444 ~ Fax :770-478-3352

www.jonesboroumc.com

The Rev. Dr. George Freeman Senior Pastor

The Rev. Howard Johnson The Rev. Marti Slife Assistant Pastor, Worship & Programing Assistant Pastor, Visitation & Older Adults

Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller Jim Bagley Sandee Edmondson Chancel Choir Director Orchestra Director Organist/Pianist

Jan Ingram Deborah Jones Christina Patterson Ken Jones Children's Ministry Director Children’s Choir Director Youth Choir & Praise Team Director Youth Ministry Director Middle High Youth & Music Coordinator High School Youth

PRAYING “THE” PRAYER

*Asterisk indicates that you are to stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold type.

A Specia l Welcome to Our Guest s

Thank you for joining us for worship today. We pray that you will be blessed, just as your presence here blesses us.

We would like to know more about you and express our

appreciation for your visit with us. We invite you to sign the

attendance pads as they are passed down the pew. Please

fill out a guest card with whatever information you are comfortable sharing, and bring it to the information desk so

that we might greet you and share a gift.

You can follow the Order of the Service using this

Worship Guide. The hymns and melodies for things like the Gloria Patri (Glory to the Father) can be found in the

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH). If we recite a Psalm

together (a Psalter), you will find those in the UMH as well.

Some of the songs we sing come from The Faith We Sing (TFWS). Both these hymnals are located in the pew racks

in front of you.

Prayer Cards are located in the pew racks for your

convenience. You may share prayer requests and celebrations on these cards and, if you wish, indicate that

these be read aloud during the Prayers of the People time,

or they can be kept confidential with our pastors.

Just outside the sanctuary in the narthex are large print hymnals and Bibles, children’s packets for their use during

the service, pamphlets, information on Methodism, and

devotional guides (If you do not see what you need, please

tell an usher, greeter, or one of our pastors.). You are encouraged to join us again next Sunday and

during the coming week for Wednesday supper, Bible

studies, discussion groups, youth, children’s programs, or

to join a choir or orchestra. Check the back page for this week’s schedule.

We’re glad you came !

We Gather ANNOUNCEMENTS / WELCOMING The Rev. George Freeman {If you would like for special prayers to be offered for a particular person or need, you are asked to complete the Prayer Request Card and hand it to an Usher, Pastor or the Liturgist before the Service begins or during the Congregational Welcome time.} PRELUDE "Give Thanks Unto God" Sandee Edmondson

- arr. Michael Ryan

BRINGING OF THE LIGHT Andrea Ingram, Sydney Johnson

GREETING The Rev. Howard Johnson

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord.

INVOCATION (In Unison)

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

*HYMN UMH#715 “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” DARWALL’S 148th Words: Charles Wesley; Music: John Darwall

*CONGREGATIONAL WELCOME [Greet one another in Christian love.]

PRESENTATION OF BIBLES TO THE RISING THIRD GRADERS Juliyza Lizette Denny Gabrielle Menkel Molly McCue Piper Caroline Lloyd Abigail Rotella

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Pastor George [Children may then return to their seats with parents/guardians.]

Jesus loves the little children. All the children of the world. Red, brown, yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.

Jesus loves the little children of the world.

T H E W O R S H I P O F G O D

July 31, 2016 10:30am

We Grow HURTS, HOPES, AND HAPPINESS Mr. Johnson

HYMN UMH#352 “It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord” PENITENT Words & Music: Afro-American Spiritual; arr. William Farley Smith

PASTORAL PRAYER

*GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) Dr. Freeman

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. (X2)

Amen.

ANTHEM “The Lord’s Prayer” Chancel Choir - by Alfred Hay Malotte, arr. Carl Deis

MESSAGE: “THINE IS THE KINGDOM, AND THE POWER, AND THE GLORY”

1. FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM. 2. AND THE POWER. 3. AND THE GLORY, FOREVER 4. NOW, THE WORD “AMEN”

We Give *DOXOLOGY UMH#95 OLD 100th

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Higher Ground” Ms. Edmondson - arr. Charles Gabriel

We Go

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP & MEMBERSHIP

*†HYMN TFWS#2197 “Lord of All Hopefulness” S LANE Words: Jan Struther; Music: Irish folk melody

*TAKING THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD (11:00)

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING Dr. Freeman

*THE LORD’S PRAYER (In Unison)

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

*POSTLUDE “Postlude on ‘Webb’” Ms. Edmondson - arr. Jason D. Payne

*† Anyone desiring to become a member of Jonesboro FUMC is invited to come to the front during this Closing Hymn. You may want to talk with the pastor first. Come to the Pastor’s Study for The Inquirer’s Class any Sunday from 10:00 - 10:40am and learn what it means to be a Christian, a United Methodist, and/or a member of Jonesboro First.

Dr. Zeller has prepared “Music Notes” for today’s Anthem. They are available on the tables outside the sanctuary doors.

A U G U S T S E R M O N S E R I E S :

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

“Who Would Be Your Perfect Candidate?”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 - Hebrews 12:1-13

“How Can You Hold On?”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 - Hebrews 12:18-29

“Can You Say, I Am Thine, O Lord?”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 - Hebrews 13

“Can You Keep Loving Each Other?”

Announcements

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night activities will resume on August 10

th!

5:30 Fellowship Dinner

6:05-6:20 “Wednesday Wonderings” with Pastor George (CAB)

6:30 Disciple Fast Track, Orchestra Rehearsal,

Cherub Choir, Youth Fellowship

7:00 Good News Singers

7:30 Adult Choir

JUMPP TEACHER NEEDED Jonesboro United Methodist Pre-school & Primary (JUMPP) Ministry is looking

for a first grade teacher for 2016-2017 school year. Please submit inquiries and

resumes to JUMPP Director Ms. Lidia at jumpstaff2013@gmail.com.

EMERGENCY KITS Taylor Wyatt an Eagle Scout of Troop 136 made emergency kits for the senior

citizens of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church for his Eagle project. He

would like each of the seniors to pick their kit up from the narthex this morning.

UNITED METHODIST MEN Men’s Breakfast Saturday, August 6

th at 8:30 A.M. in the Christian Activities

Building. Every man is encouraged to join us for food and fellowship and to

bring a friend or family member.

VENTURE SCOUTS The church is looking for all teens ages 14-21, male and female, that are inter-

ested in joining the Venture Scouts. We will meet right here at church on the

2nd

& 4th Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm each month. The first meeting will be

today, July 31st at 2:00 pm. This will be an informative meeting with refresh-

ments and give everyone a chance to sign up. We will be camping and doing

all the fun stuff that the Boy Scouts do. If you have any questions please con-

tact Mike Ingram at 404-775-9314.

Dear Church Friends, Thank you for all the prayers lifted and cards sent during my hip replacement surgery and recovery. I enjoyed Howard’s hospital visit. And thanks to the Prayer Shawl Ministry for the pretty yellow (my favorite color) shawl. I feel so blessed to be a part of such a loving, and caring church.

Sincerely, Miriam Davis

P rayer L ist [Please help us keep this current.]

Prayer Warr iors dur ing Worship These persons are in the Par lor/Prayer Room each Sunday dur ing W orship to

pray for the worship leaders and congregat ion. They at tend " the other Service" themselves and spend th is addi t ional hour in prayer.

10:30 service: Edie Wade

THESE LISTINGS WILL BE REFRESHED ON SEPTEMBER 1

MEMBERS Tom Allison, Terri Adams-Hyde, Martha Bray, Louise Bunn, Keisha Dixon, Joy Evans, Johnnie Fowler, Angela Frazee, Phyllis Hampton, Polly Herbst, Jessica Kepes, Betty Little, Bob Lundquist, Lois Lundquist, Robert McMullen, Rome Nesbitt, Amber Patterson, Barbara Pirkle, Grace Porter, Ruth Ann Roberson, Evelyn Roberts, Etmonia Smith, Kenn Smith, Jack Strantz, Rhonda Strantz, Ayla Thomson, Barbara Thompson, Dot Townsend, Bill & Edie Wade, Jean Waddy, Alice Wenz, Nancy Widney, Mary Ann Winkler and Ricky Yonce.

RELATIVES OF MEMBERS Helen Bullington, Mandy Crockett, Dianna Dixon, Martha Dobbs, Louise Ellis, Stacey Fowler, Steve Fowler, Susan Fowler, Terry Freepartner, Altagracia Guerrero, Mabel Gardner, Robert Geraci, Charles Henriquez, Marian Hinkley, Juanita Jackman, Donna King, Susan Lloyd, Lucille & Al Mulling, Carol Noon, Madolyn Norton, Sonny Ogburn, Peggy Orodoqui, Mindy Thornton Pearce, Laney Rauch, Elisha Rice, Brian Richmond, Chuck & Cheryl Rod-dy, Clara Rose, John Slife, Anne & Henry Smith, Julie Smith, Pat Spangler, Frank Thomas, Savanna Thornton, Emory Williams, Geneva Yoder and Clark Zeller.

FRIENDS OF MEMBERS Cathy Bashaw, Bill & Joyce Calhoun, Rex Close, Teresa Coleman, Brenda Crews, Jane Duff, Ken Endicott, Ben Foster, Rick Gilles-pie, Ted Harada, Faye Henderson, Amelia Holly, Shawna, Randy, and Keegan Jackson, Sherry & Jeff Kirby, Lawrence Lamar, Jack McCall, Faye McGarrah, Josh, Timika, Gabby & Shelly Menkel, Jade Preston, Sandy Roberts, Margaret Rose, Ann Ryan, Betty Salter, Don & Dorothy Sander, Rose Satkowiak, Justus Dean Sheldon, W.A. Shuman, Jerry & Lulu Svec, Emily Thompson, Clara Va-lencia, Anita Washington, Baerbel Weishaupt, Rev. Dave West, Carol Wills, Janice Wilson and Julie Woodworth.

MILITARY & PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL David Anderson, Andrea Arnold, Breanna Barnes, Dameon Boffardia, April Breithaupt, Carl Brostrand V, Drake Brownlee, Joshua Burns, Joseph Connell, Patrick Conroy, Brian Cun-ningham, Josh Darnell, Darin Eades, Aaron Faulkner, Brandon Faulkner, Steve Goto, Tiffany Griffin, Travis Gunther, James Herring, Jamie Heyliger, Tim Ingram, Gary Ivey, Isaiah Johnson, Jared Jones, Cory Knight, Tiffany Knight, Clay Konas, Jason Land, Sean Mack, William Malone, Christopher McLean, Zachary McIntyre, Kristell Michael, Michael Mitchell, Kyle Neundorfer, Kathy Opphile, Hunter Oswald, Beau Parmer, Jim Parmer, James Patterson, Joseph Peters, Breanna Pitts, Justin Rodgers, Jeremiah and Julia Stafford, Josh Teske, Kyle Trottier, Austin Turi, Christopher Washack, and Michael Williams.

Condolences Please be in prayer for the families of,

Mr. Abner Pope Dickson who passed away on Monday, July 18th.

Ms. Claudine Staffon, who passed away on Thursday, July 27th.

Sunday, Jul 31 9:40a.m. Sunday School

10:30a.m. Combined Worship Service

11:45a.m. DISCIPLE FAST TRACK Information Mtg

2:00p.m. Venture Scouts (SH)

5:00p.m. Youth: Snack Supper (CAB)

5:30p.m. Youth: Fellowship (CAB)

6:30p.m. Praise Worship Service (CAB)

Monday, Aug 1 2:00p.m. LAG

7:00p.m. Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts (CAB)

Tuesday, Aug 2 6:00p.m. JUMPP Orientation (CAB)

7:00p.m. ACT

7:00p.m. TNT

7:00p.m. Cub Scout Committee Meeting (YH)

Wednesday, Aug 3 6:30p.m. Youth: Fellowship

6:30p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal (SAN)

7:30p.m. Choir Practice (SAN)

Sunday, Aug 7 8:30a.m. Worship Service (communion)

9:40a.m. Sunday School

11:00a.m. Worship Service (communion)

5:00p.m. Youth: Snack Supper

5:30p.m. Youth: Fellowship

6:30p.m. Praise Worship Service

Location Legend:

ADF: Adult Fellowship Class (ADM 15) ADM: Administrative Building ASB: Asbury Class (Adm. Room 212) CAB: Christian Activities Building CCR: Children’s Choir (EDC Room 210) EDC: Education Building JOY: Joy Class (ADM 12) MST: Main Street (ADM Room 215) NBG: New Beginnings (EDC Room 104)

P&S: Pairs & Spares (ADM Room 113) PAR: Parlor PO: Pastor’s Office SAN: Sanctuary SH: Scout Hut URM: Upper Room (EDC Room 102) WWS: Wesley Workers (EDC Room 101) YA: Young Adult Class (ADM Room 213) YH: Youth House

T h i s w e e k a t J F U M C

July 31st thru August 7th