SACRAMENT OF INFANT BAPTISM Eliza Lane Avant Daughter of Lydia and Michael Avant

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Eliza Lane with a commu-nity of love and forgiveness that she may grow in her trust of God, and be found faithful in her service to others. We will pray for Eliza Lane that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.

Wash, O God, our sons and daughters, where your cleansing waters flow. Number them among your people; bless as Christ blessed long ago.

Weave them garments bright and sparkling; compass them with love and light. Fill, anoint them; send your Spirit, holy dove and heart‟s delight.

ANTHEM Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him Jay Althouse

Praise the Lord! Ye heavens adore Him. Praise Him, angels in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him, Praise Him, all ye stars of light. Praise the Lord for He hath spoken, worlds His mighty voice obeyed: Laws which never shall be broken for their guid-ance hath He made. Praise the Lord! Ye heavens adore Him, Laud and magnify His name. Sing His praise with heavenly voices; Hosts on high His power proclaim. Praise the Lord for He is glorious; Never shall His promise fail. God hath made His saints victorious; Sin and death shall not prevail! Praise the God of our salvation, Hosts on high, His power proclaim. Heaven and earth and all creation laud and magnify His name.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Jimmy Mixson

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Jimmy Mixson The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

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.

PRAYER RESPONSE Let the Words of My Mouth Adolph Baumbach

*OFFERTORY HYMN NO. 732 Come We That Love the Lord ST. THOMAS

All Stanzas Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, and thus surround the throne.

Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God; but children of the heavenly King may speak their joys abroad.

The hill of Zion yields a thousand sacred sweets before we reach the heavenly fields, or walk the golden streets.

Then let our songs abound, and every tear be dry; we're marching through Emmanuel's ground, to fairer worlds on high.

MISSION MINUTE Teacher School Supplies Mission

OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Dan Kilgore

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

OFFERTORY Look at the World John Rutter Look at the world, everything all around us. Look at the world, and marvel every day. Look at the world: so many joys and wonders, so many miracles along the way. Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation, give us thankful hearts, that we may see: All the gifts we share, and every blessing, all things come of thee. Every good gift, all that we need and cherish comes from the Lord in token of His love; We are His hands, stewards of all His bounty; His is the earth, and His the heavens above.

*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise 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 uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

SCRIPTURE READING Revelation 21:1-7 Dr. Ken Dunivant (Pew Bible, NT, p. 259)

SERMON “New! Everything‟s New!” Dr. Ken Dunivant *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 733 Marching to Zion MARCHING TO ZION

All Stanzas Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, join in a song with sweet accord and thus surround the throne, and thus surround the throne.

Refrain We're marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion; we're marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God.

Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God; but children of the heavenly King, but children of the heavenly King may speak their joys abroad, may speak their joys abroad. Refrain

The hill of Zion yields a thousand sacred sweets; before we reach the heavenly fields, before we reach the heavenly fields, or walk the golden streets, or walk the golden streets. Refrain

Then let our songs abound, and every tear be dry; we're marching through Emmanuel's ground, we're marching through Emmanuel's ground, to fairer worlds on high, to fairer worlds on high. Refrain

BENEDICTION Dr. Ken Dunivant

BENEDICTION RESPONSE May the Light of Christ Tom Fettke

POSTLUDE Celebration Charles Callahan

(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)

*Congregation Standing. Thank you for silencing all cell phones and electronic devices.

11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM. CDs of Traditions and Bridge sermons are available in the church office.

Sermons available for online listening or viewing at www.fumct.org

WELCOME TO WORSHIP July 26, 2015 - 11:00 AM

PRELUDE All Things Bright and Beautiful Neil Harmon CHIMING OF THE HOUR The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 73 O Worship the King LYONS

Stanzas 1, 2, 3, 5 O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God's power and God's love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. O tell of God's might, O sing of God's grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space, whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, and dark is God's path on the wings of the storm. The earth with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, thy power hath founded of old; hath „stablished it fast by a changeless decree, and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail; thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Dan Kilgore I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI Rev. Dan Kilgore Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Dan Kilgore Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.

ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION

July 19 Attendance: Traditions: 335; Bridge: 513; Adult SS: 190; N/P SS: 34; K-5 SS: 33; Youth: NR July 19 Giving: Budget: $48,934.87; Building: $7,143.50; Organ: $432.00; Designated: $1,635.00 Deaths: Sympathy to Dr. Jen Nickelson (Reginald Albritton) in the death of her father, Richard Nickelson of Athens, GA. Sympathy to Tim (Jenny) Benefield in the death of his mother, Essie Cleaveland of LaGrange, GA In the Hospital: DCH-Jennifer Calhoun; R.O. “Smokey” Smith (Sherri Martin‟s dad) UPCOMING DATES TO SAVE August 9 - Blessing of the Backpacks in all services. August 19 - 11:00 AM or 6:00 PM in Room 303: Disciple FastTrack Bible Study for Busy Lives. An information session on a condensed Disciple course; 75 minute classes for 24 weeks. August 23 - Promotion Sunday for children and youth; Back to Sunday School Sunday for adults. August 23-September 6 - God on Broadway in Traditions. September 2 - Wednesday Nights Alive classes begin with buffet-style dinner. September 13 - Acolyte Interest Information and Training. September 20 - Third Grade Bible Sunday in 11 AM Traditions service.

BLESS YOUR NEIGHBOR 2015 - ADOPT A TEACHER! We have nearly 200 local teachers to be “adopted” … select a teacher to bless with a personal note of encouragement and supplies! The Need: According to both school systems, the need for teacher supplies continues to be great. We will help with teacher supplies for our partner schools, Central and MLK, Jr. Elementary and at Holt High, Walker and Cottondale Elementary schools. The Process: You will “adopt” a teacher from one of the above schools at a table in the Great Hall or outside Chitwood Hall today & August 2. When you “adopt” you will receive a card with the teacher's name, a list of needed supplies, instructions to write a personal note of en-couragement, and instructions of when and where to return both note and supplies at the church. We will receive donations and teacher notes on August 2 and August 9.

UA Move In: Volunteer to help incoming students move into their housing. Work alongside UA personnel to assist students with unloading items. No heavy lifting re-quired! You will get a T-shirt, free lunch and an opportunity to show First Church hospitality to incoming parents and students! Choose a date to help: August 6, 7, 14, 15 or 16. Visit the website to sign up: http://housing.ua.edu/movein/volunteer_cfm/

Souled Out: Superstart 2015: Mark your calendars for Superstart July 31 - August 2! Super Start is for rising 4th graders through rising 6th graders. It's a fun way to wel-come in the new 4th graders and say good-bye to the 6th graders. Detailed schedule and sign-up information will be sent via email. Be sure that Leslie has your current email address. Contact her at souledout@fumct.org.

Sunday School Teachers Needed: Would you like to teach Sunday School to the children of our church? It is a fun and rewarding experience. If you would like to join our teaching teams one time each month in the preschool or elementary area, please email Amy Thigpen, amy@fumct.org.

Summer Study Offered: Join the Covenant Class (3rd Floor) for a study of people who have been influential in the movement of religion in the world. No preparation is needed to participate and you can drop in and out as your summer travel schedule al-lows. Today, Rev. Ken Smith is teaching on Paul Tillich. If your class isn't regularly meeting in the summer or if you are looking for a class, please join us! Celebration Circle Dutch Treat Social, Wednesday August 5th at 6:00 p.m. New Or-leans Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 824 McFarland Blvd Northport. Giving to the Church – Real Estate. Transferring the title of a piece of real estate to the church is a strategy to help you avoid capital gains taxes and provide financial sup-port to the budget for programs of the church. As you consider your personal financial plan for this year and beyond, remember FUMCT. Your gift of land or a house could be the catalyst to start an important program for adult discipleship, encouraging small group interaction and spiritual development. If you are interested, talk to your financial advisor and to Gina Johnson in the church office.

MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS JULY 19, 2015

Congregational Care In Memory of Frances White given by Pat Hubbs

Matthew 25 Fund

In Honor of Jenny and Tim Benefield and In Memory of Essie M. Cleaveland given by Jane H. Israel

Memorials/Honorariums

In Memory of Christine Wilkinson given by Julie Crafton

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Tom Buxton

given by Dan and Vickie Wilson given by Rosemarie Childress

given by Dr. and Mrs. Luther Richardson given by Mary B. Hodnette

given by Glenn Powell given by Phillip and Karen Crunk & Randy and Jenny Clements

given by the Askew family given by Emily Baker

given by Molly and Tommy Snow given by Freda Thomas

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. and Mike Coleman given by Catharine J. Parker

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. and Mike Coleman given by Lora and Tony Hubbard

In Memory of Anne Baker Eatman Kyle and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moman, Jr.

In Memory of John Glenn Ross, Charles Michael “Mike” Coleman, Curtis

Glen Harvey, Letitia Gibson Roberts and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Annette and Charles Freeman

Organ Fund

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Mrs. William Henderson In Memory of Anne Baker Eatman Kyle given by Rumsey Properties

UMW Craft Circle

In Honor of Ann Curry given by Gerald and Jane Eure

UMW Mission Market In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Betty Jo Swindel

Hosts/Ushers Jerri McCreless, Jan Kizziah, Susan Kizziah Bill Jessup, Glen Cowan, Michael Rodgers

Cindy Sands, Worship Coordinator

Coming Soon! God on Broadway in Traditions

August 23 - Phantom of the Opera

August 30 - Annie

September 6 - Beauty & the Beast

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUSCALOOSA 800 Greensboro Avenue

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone 205-345-7261

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

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July 26, 2015 - 11:00 AM