MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS

Matthew 25 In Memory of Bake and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Ellen and Michael Black

In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jan Staggs

Memorials/Honorariums In Memory of Ed Graves and In Honor of Dan Kilgore

given by Ruby Richardson In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Skip and Kelly Pridgen

In Memory of Mike Coleman given by Jayne Ogilvie

In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jim and Verta Barr Meherg

given by Josephine Camp Davis given by Frances and Geoff Ledbetter

given by Phil and Ann Cork given by Jesse and Tamra Heath

given by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gorday given by Ron and Ginger Box

given by Wright Hale given by the Employees of Ashby Company

given by Max and Diane Wilson given by Ellen and Michael Black given by the Celebration Circle

given by Dell Anderson given by the Enclave Association Board of Directors

given by Wade and Princess Miller

Missions In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jim and Annette Mills

Organ Fund

In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jimmie M. Smith

given by Linda and Bill Morrow

Today is Promotion Sunday for Children & Youth & Back to Sunday School

Sunday for Adults

HOSTS/USHERS

9:00 AM Dick Zeanah, Dale Erdman, Tony Allison, Doug Harless

Eleanor Boykin, Debby Gryska, Ann Curry

11:00 AM Glen Cowan, Jerri McCreless, Michael Rodgers, Jake Long

Glenn Powell, Cindy Sands Worship Coordinator, Cindy Sands

ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION August 16 Attendance: Traditions: 417; Bridge: 735 (207 from Youth/Discovery); Adult SS: 242: K-5 SS: 60; N/P SS: 33. August 16 Giving: Budget: $50,194.69; Building: $9,934.67; Organ: $207.00; Designated: $1,835.00 In the Hospital: DCH: Ethelyn Stuhr; Joel McLaughlin; Bobbie Golson. UAB Highlands: Clydeen Tompkins; St. Vincent’s: Janet Corder Merry Methodist/Older Adults Gathering. Join us for fellowship and des-serts and work on a mission project, Monday, August 24 at 10:00 in Lee Classroom.

Quarter Sunday is August 30. Please remember to bring quarters for our hos-pital “goodie bag” ministry. (We accept dollar bills, too!)

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ALIVE ACTIVITIES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2. Join us for a hot buffet meal at 5:00 PM in Chitwood Hall followed by programs on Fellowship, Education, Mission and Prayer. Visit www.fumct.org/adult-ministries/weekly-small-groups to see classes available. After the meal, you may choose to attend an educational course, work on a mission project or join oth-ers in a time of prayer. Don’t let a busy schedule deter

you: There are drop-in-as-you-can alternative groups! Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study will start September 2, Wednesday at 12:00 noon in Chitwood Hall. “Living with Conflict and Controversy: A Study of Mark's Gospel.” Bring your Bible and sack lunch and we’ll provide drinks, dessert, insight and inspiration. Student Ministries: Come join us for worship, fun and fellowship as we start back with our Wired Series September 2. Join us Wednesday nights 6-7:30 PM, Sunday School at 10AM and Small Groups beginning after Labor Day. Adults: Today is Back to Sunday School Sunday. If you have gotten out of the habit of attending or if you are looking for a class, today is your opportu-nity. We have 18 classes, one meeting for the first time today. There is a seat for you in one of these classes. Explore the Bible deeper than is possible in the worship service. Meet people who challenge your views and help you grow in your faith. Join up with a group of people volunteering at the Soup Bowl or packing boxes for servicemen and women in Afghanistan. Today, look for Gina Johnson outside of Traditions, in the Great Hall, or Susan Kiz-ziah, outside the Bridge. If you would like some help finding a class, find Susan and Gina after 9:00 AM services. Join us! UMW Celebration Circle meets September 1 at 5:45 PM | Join us in the Parker Fireside Room for our Fall Kickoff Tailgate Social. Gorman Houston is the speaker. Wear your favorite team colors! WOW Teacher Training is September 6 at 12:15 in the library. WOW will resume children’s worship during the 11 o’clock church services on September 13. ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATOR POSITION OPENING: This full-time posi-tion works with the church calendar, manages the volunteer receptionist func-tions, coordinates mailings, trouble shoots computer and telephone system is-sues and supports the mission teams. Contact Gina Johnson at 205.345.7261, ext. 101 or gina@fumct.org if interested.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUSCALOOSA 800 Greensboro Avenue

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone 205-345-7261

Facsimile 205-345-7263 After Hour Emergency Number: 886-7177

Website: www.fumct.org 11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on

WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM

August 23, 2015

OFFERTORY Lord of the Small Dan Forrest

Praise to the Lord of the small, broken things, who sees the poor sparrow that cannot take

wing, who loves the lame child, and the wretch in the street, who comforts their sorrows and

washes their feet. Praise to the Lord of the faint and afraid, who girds them with courage

and lends them His aid; He pours out His Spirit on vessels so weak that the timid can

serve and the silent can speak. Praise to the Lord of the frail and the ill, who heals their

afflictions, or carries them till they leave this tired frame and to paradise fly, to never be

sick, and never to die. Praise Him, o praise Him, all ye who yet live, who’ve been given so

much and can so little give, our frail, lisping praise God will never despise: He sees His

dear children through mercy-filled eyes. SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 16:13-20 Dr. Gorman Houston (Pew Bible, NT, p. 18)

SERMON “Unmasked” Dr. Gorman Houston

ANTHEM “Masquerade” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber

*BENEDICTION Dr. Gorman Houston

POSTLUDE The Haunted Organ Vic Mizzy *Congregation Standing. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices

(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)

MUSICIANS

Dr. John Ratledge, Interim Director of Music Susan Goode, Organist

Paul Looney, God on Broadway Director Adult Chancel Choir Avery Berry, Tenor

Sarah Justus, Soprano

HOSTS/USHERS

9:00 AM Dick Zeanah, Dale Erdman, Tony Allison,

Doug Harless, Eleanor Boykin, Debby Gryska, Ann Curry

11:00 AM Glen Cowan, Jerri McCreless, Michael Rodgers,

Jake Long, Glenn Powell, Cindy Sands Worship Coordinator, Cindy Sands

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

GOD ON BROADWAY

August 23, 2015

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Randy Allen

PRELUDE “Overture” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber

CHIMING OF THE HOUR The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 577 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA

Stanzas 1, 2, 4 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church's story; bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Randy Allen

ANTHEM “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber Avery Berry, Tenor

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Dan Kilgore

ANTHEM “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber Sarah Justus, Soprano

OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Randy Allen

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Please give the attendance slips to the usher as the offering is received.

O pera singer Christine triumphs at a gala on the occasion of the old man-ager’s retirement. Her old childhood friend, Raoul, hears her sing and re-

calls his love for her. At this time, there are rumors of a phantom living at the Paris Opera who makes himself known to its managers through letters and malevolent acts. After the gala, and against the Phantom’s wishes, the Paris Opera performs “Faust,” with the prima

donna Carlotta playing the lead. During the performance, Carlotta loses her voice, and the chandelier plummets into the audience. Christine is kidnapped by the Phantom, and is taken to his home in the cellars of the Opera, where he reveals his true identity to her simply as Erik. Erik plans to keep her there for a few days, hoping she will come to love him. She causes Erik to change his plans when she unmasks him. To the horror of both, she beholds his noseless, lipless and sunken-eyed face. Fearing that she will leave him, he decides to keep her with him forever. He agrees to release her, on the condition that she will wear his ring and be faithful to him. Later, Christine tells Raoul about her abduction, and Raoul promises to hide her where Erik can never find her. She, however, has pity for Erik and will not go until she has sung a song for him one last time. Neither is aware that Erik is listening to their conversation, and has become ex-tremely jealous. During a performance of “Faust,” Erik kidnaps Christine, and tries to force her to marry him. He threatens to use explosives to destroy the entire opera house if she refuses. Christine refuses, but then realizes that Erik has trapped Raoul in a torture chamber. To save Raoul and the people above, Christine agrees to marry Erik and become his “living bride.” Erik eventually rescues Raoul from his torture chamber. When Erik is alone with Christine, he lifts his mask to kiss her on the forehead, and is given a kiss in return. Erik reveals that he has never been kissed, not even by his own mother. He is overcome with emotion. Erik allows Raoul and Christine to escape, though not before making Christine promise that she will visit him once on his death day, and re-turn the gold ring he gave her. He also makes her promise that she will go to the newspaper and report his death. Indeed, some time later Christine returns to Erik’s lair, buries him, and returns the gold ring. Afterward, a local newspaper runs the simple note: “Erik is dead.”

11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM.

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