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

Tailgate Kickoff - Wednesday, August 7

Chick-fil-A has achieved tremendous success by any business standard. They’ve experienced more than a 10% sales increase almost every year since launching in 1946. However, the real victory for the fast food industry icon is the growth of a culture that has nurtured and impacted so many people. Culture is the soul of an organization and every company has a culture, whether leaders consciously mold it or not.

Why does Chick-fil-A exist? What motivates it? From the start, Truett Cathy based his company on Biblical principles, and operated with a “servant leadership” style long before it was called that. The influence of Truett Cathy’s faith is explicit in the company’s purpose, “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Chick-fil-A.”

Why does Statesboro First exist? What kind of culture are we building here at Statesboro First? I believe we seek to live out the mission of the United Methodist Church to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” We do this through our vision of glorifying God and loving others through worship, study and service.

Are you aware of the opportunities we have to be in worship, study, and service? Do you know the ways we are seeking to share the love of God with others? More importantly, are you taking advantage of these and helping us fulfill our mission and vision?

We need you to help us build the culture of discipleship, to grow the body of Christ, and be a witness in the community around us.

You are invited to join us on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 5:30PM for our Tailgate Kickoff where you can explore the ministry opportunities you can plug into. There will also be great fellowship, food, and fun!

We need you! We want you to be a vessel to share the love of God. How will you commit? How will you kickoff your intentional discipleship for the growth of the Kingdom of God?

See you Wednesday at the Kickoff Tailgate,

- The Ministry Team at Statesboro First

August 4, 2019 Worship Services: Sunday School:Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms:

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

Sunday, August 4, 20198:30AM & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason

9:01AM & REVIVE - Rev. Stephanie SmithColossians 3:1-11

“What Is Your Life Showing?”

Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, July 28, 2019)Morning Worship: 390 Sunday School: 180

8:30AM: 59 Summer Soul9:00AM: 147 11:00AM: 184 No Kids Sunday School

due to Celebration SundayOffering Received: $12,684.00

New Building Fund: $20.00 (total $69,681.84 )

Our Church Family

In Memoriam - Sally A. Myrick - July 29, 2019

Prayer Concerns Hospital: Tommie Rushing - Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville GeorgeAnne Thigpen - Rehab Sue Avra - Home from knee surgery Bill Mathis, SR. - Home from hospitalOngoing: Fred Maddox, Marshall Thigpen, Hugh Yaughn, Peggie Herrington, Ken Whitaker, Greyson Kennedy, Coley Cassedy, Carter Berkeley, Connie Hodges, JudyStrickland, Yvonne Redden, Laura Beasley, Daryl Harrison, Brian Harrison, Steve Piazza, Jim Long, Shirley Connell, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach, Frances HumphreyCare Facilities: Willow Pond - Janette Johnson, Willie Coleman, Carolyn McCarty Southern Manor - Jean Braswell, Libby Hutcheson Westwood Nursing Home - John GouldGentilly Gardens - Jan Johnston

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

Volunteers for August 4, 2019 (First Sunday of August)Prayer Warriors: Bill & Marilynn Sellers8:30 Lay Liturgist: Buck Ford8:30 Ushers: Bird Hodges, Brannen Hodges11:00 Lay Liturgist: Joe McGlamery11:00 Ushers: Bill Moore, Jim Campbell, Ronnie Ruffo, Hoke Brunson, Tal Johnson, Steve Harper, Robert Prosser(Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels)Greeters: Janet Mathis, Betty F. Hodges, Carol RuffoMeals On Wheels (August 6): Betty Hodges

Ready? Set? Minister! Are you interested in a ministry that allows you to care for others? You may be lookingfor an opportunity with Stephen Ministry. A one-to-one caring ministry for which you are trained and supported. SFUMC is beginning a new training class on Sunday, August 11 at 5:00PM. We would love for you to attend this first meeting to see if this is a match for your ministry gifts. To find out more about what this ministry has to offer, contact Susan Cason at shcason529@gmail.com or 912-536-0689. From one of our Stephen Ministers: “I was blessed to be a care giver to a woman who had been recently widowed and had suffered a stroke. During our months together I applied my Christian listening skills as she adjusted to the realities of her new life. Both her strength and our relationship grew.”

SFUMC Security TeamThe Security Team has been growing and meeting as they work to improve security and hospitality for the church. You may notice additional volunteers on the team working together with our on-site law enforcement to maintain a safer and more welcoming environment for all to Worship Without Worry. If you feel led to get involved please contact Charles Sikes (682-2758) or Nick Propps (225-1950) for more information.

SFUMC Students News

Our Church Calendar

Sunday, August 48:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.9:01AM - 901 Service, FH10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH

Monday, August 56:00PM - Trustees Committee Mtg, Lib.

Tuesday, August 66:00PM - Al Anon, Grace House

Wednesday, August 79:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite)5:30PM - Tailgate Kickoff, FH, outside7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm.

Thursday, August 8No activities planned

Friday, August 99:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite)

Saturday, August 108:00AM - Emmaus Training, 306, 2nd floor11:00AM - Al Anon, Grace House12:00PM - Soup Kitchen, FH

UpcomingYouth EventsAugust 11 - HS Kickoff 7PM-9PM @ Becca Brown’s house (contact Becca for directions)August 12 - Breakfast Club startsAugust 14 - Small Groups start August 16-18 - Kick off trip to CarowindsAugust 25 - Surge startsFor more information on any of these events contact Becca or Clay, bbrown@statesborofirst.com, cboerner@statesborofirst.com.

Confirmation 2019Confirmation in The United Methodist Church is a time of intentional preparation; it gives students the opportunity to reflect on the most basic tenants of our faith and gives them a safe environment to ask questions and grapple with the truths and mysteries proclaimed by the church and in Scripture.

Statesboro First offers a Confirmation Class in the fall semester for students in 6th grade. We will gather for large group lesson then break off into gender based small groups. These small groups will continue throughout the year.

A parents meeting for our new Confirmation Class will be held in Room 206 on Wednesday, August 14 at 6PM. The students are invited to meet with their Small Group Leaders in the Grace House at 6:30PM. For more information please contact Becca or Clay, bbrown@statesborofirst.com, cboerner@statesborofirst.com.

We Need Your Help!We are in need of servers for our Wednesday Night dinners! If you are willing to help on a regular basis or even if you can just fill in every now and then we would love for you to consider joining our serving team. Please contact Ed Akins for more information or to sign up, 912-531-1111.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

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

Sunday, August 4, 2019

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

Kids Worship:9:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Leigh Aaron11:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Sarah Chester

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 NewsChildren’s Sunday School Promotion

Today is Promotion Sunday! Please note your child’s classroom for the new school year and join us for Sunday School at 10:00AM.

Children’s Sunday School Classes 2019-20203 year-olds: Room 110Pre-K: Room 108Kindergarten: Room 1131st grade: Room 1142nd grade: Room 1123rd grade: Room 2094th grade: Room 3035th grade: Room 307

Upcoming Events & Activities: • Back to school splash event this evening at Splash in the Boro, 6:30PM-8:30PM• Family Tailgate to kick off a new Wednesday Night Ministry season this week, August 7, 5:30PM• Wednesday Night Ministry fall season begins August 14. Kids JAM children’s choir

begins at 5:15PM with dinner and small groups to follow

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2019LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE

CAMPMEETING MONTH

GATHERINGPRELUDE & MEDITATIONSince I Have Been Redeemed

arr. Charles Callahan

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIPIsn’t the Name of Jesus Something Wonderful

John W. Peterson

*HYMN OF PRAISEHymn of Praise Medley (see insert)

PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE

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.)

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (11:00AM Service)Ella Anne Quick

Daughter of Ryan & Melissa QuickGod Claims You

Chorus: Ella Anne, Ella Anne, God claims you.God helps you, protects you, and loves you too.

Verse: We this day do all agree, a child of God you’ll always be. ChorusVerse 2: We are here to say this day that we will help you on your way. Chorus

Congregational PledgeWith God’s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the

faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

PASTORAL PRAYER

GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGSOFFERTORY PRAYER

8:30AM Buck Ford; 11:00AM Joe McGlamery

OFFERTORY (8:30AM)Savior, Redeemer of My Soul

arr. Harry A. Dean

OFFERTORY ANTHEM (11:00AM)Fairest Lord Jesusarr. Martin How

*DOXOLOGY HYMN #94Praise 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 up-lifts!Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*SCRIPTURE READINGColossians 3:1-11

MESSAGE“What Is Your Life Showing?”

Rev. Jimmy Cason

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT(see insert)

POSTLUDE

*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.)