COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Tonight, 6:00 p.m., at Connect Community Church

4405 Crenshaw

Lindsay Kirkpatrick, pastor from Asbury UMC, will bring the sermon

Join along with others in our community as we give thanks.

Please note: Children’s & Student activities will take place tonight as usual.

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

WORSHIP SONGS Joyful, Joyful See the Kingdom Coming Lord, I Need You Jesus

MESSAGE INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS

Matthew 16:13-18

PRAISE BAND Art Almeida, Jacob Benavides, Patti Fuqua,

Justin Kichline, Rod Sutton, Jeff Warner, John Wells

PRAISE TEAM Lauren Allen, Tony DeSoto, Erin Graham, Scott Graham, Charlie Smith

KidZone CHILDREN’S WORSHIP For children K-3rd Grade, upstairs Kidz Place, following music

10:45 PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS Pat Oncken, Jill Berry, Anitra Macaulay, Charity Lyles, Martha Silos, Clif Lyles, Terry Macaulay, Sam Berry

OUR LOVED ONES IN THE HOSPITAL (as of November 11, 2016) Judy Howard, Methodist Edward Pavey, St. Luke’s Patients Nancy Wylie, Bayshore Dora Vega (Connie Sanchez’s cousin), Bayshore CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR . . . Steve Grafton in the loss of his mother Kathryn McCoy in the loss of her sister Martha Montgomery in the loss of her niece Pat Braden Edna Pierce Shirley Dollison Carol Sampson Troy Lively Sabrina Silos Pat Mitchell Veta Tacker Joan Neal Nancy Wylie Robert Oncken Trudy Bickham (Gloria Lambert’s sister) Isaac Montoya (Tico Montoya’s father) Lillian Skeen (Betty Browning’s great-granddaughter) Jessica Rice Stobb (Joe & Joann Rice’s daughter)

(A complete prayer list is located in the church office.)

8:15 a.m. Worship Service

PRELUDE ............................................................................ Candace Ross

RESPONSIVE READING ......................................................... Bobie Miller

God’s Revelation - Psalm 100:4 & 5

Count Your Blessings No. 644 .............................................. All Worshipers

PRAYER AND WELCOME .................................................. Jennifer Evans

He Is Good ............................................................................ All Worshipers

Great Is the Lord No. 12 ........................................................ All Worshipers

Let All Things Now Living No. 640 ........................................ All Worshipers

My Tribute No. 153 ................................................................ All Worshipers

Come Thou Fount .................................................................... Faithful Men

OFFERTORY PRAYER .............................................................. Leo Gillies

Now Thank We All Our God ........................................... Sean Villarreal

MESSAGE ............................................................................. Dr. Ron Lyles

INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS

Matthew 16:13-18

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus No. 320 .................................... All Worshipers

PARTING PRAISE ............................................................... All Worshipers

Sent Forth by God’s Blessing

POSTLUDE .......................................................................... Candace Ross

Flowers today are given by Frances Dial in recognition

of the 64th wedding anniversary of Ralph and Frances Dial. + Permission to project words granted by CCLI#1465301

PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS Sandra Crow, Mary Alexander, Nancy Boynton, Chantal Daniels, Leo Gillies, Brenda Munn

WELCOME! We are glad you are here today. Members and guests are welcome to participate in all ministries of the church. For more information, stop by the Welcome Desk in the Narthex (lobby) or call the church office (281)487-8200, Monday through Friday, 9-noon and 1-4:30 PM. PRESCHOOLERS - We provide care and learning opportunities for all children up through Pre-Kindergarten during all worship services in our Kelley Preschool Suite. If you need assistance, please go to the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. KIDZONE - A special time of worship for children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade. Parents, pick up your children from the Kidz Place following 10:45 a.m. worship (take elevator to the second floor or follow signs to Children’s Suite).

WEEKLY MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT Each week you will be able to see several ministry

tables in the Narthex, Main Connection, and the Martin

Lobby. Ministry team members will be available to answer

questions and even enlist you to be a part of the ministry.

Keep watching each week for the highlighted ministries.

Our “A South Main Bethlehem” ministry will be in the Narthex today along

with the Grounds Team.

CAN-DO FOOD DRIVE Thursday, November 17

8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Pasadena Veterans Memorial Stadium

Your canned and non-perishable food items will fill Pasadena food

pantries and help make the holiday season a brighter one! For information: 713-475-7259

GRIEF: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS November 29, 7-8 p.m.

Martin Room

Led by MaryLou Shackleton, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S

For anyone at any stage of grief.

Call Kim in the office or register

online - southmain.org

MISSIONS CHRISTMAS GIFT WREATH

Names available in the Narthex

Purchase a gift ($15-$20) Bring wrapped gift with name tag

attached to the Narthex by November 27

The gifts will be distributed to children at our Mission Sites.

Friday, November 18, 5:30-9 p.m. 3 years old - 6th grade

Cost: $5 per child - Includes pizza, snacks & crafts

Email Jennifer,

jevans@southmain.org to sign up

SOUTH MAIN FAMILY THANKSGIVING DINNER Sunday, November 20, 5:30 p.m., FLC

Senior Adult, Adult & Youth: $10.00 Children 6th grade & under: $6.00

Tickets available in the Main Connection on Sunday mornings,

Great Hall on Wednesday evenings, and church office during the week

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10:00 a.m. to assist the Social Team by setting up & decorating tables

Contact Kelley, 281-487-8200 or ktrimble@southmain.org, if you can help

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, November 13 South Main Prayer Time, Prayer Room ............................................... 7:45 AM First Worship ........................................................................................ 8:15 AM Bible Study for all ages ........................................................................ 9:30 AM Sunday School Directors’ Meeting, Martin Room .............................. 10:00 AM Second Worship ................................................................................. 10:45 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room ................................................... 4:30 PM Deacons’ Meeting, Parlor ..................................................................... 4:30 PM Children’s Bible Drill, M219 .................................................................. 5:40 PM Youth D & D, Student Area .................................................................. 5:40 PM Community Thanksgiving Service, Connect Community Church ........ 6:00 PM MONDAY, November 14 Living Well Class, Kidz Place ............................................. 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM Muscle Pump, FLC............................................................................... 9:30 AM Zumba Toning, FLC ............................................................................. 5:30 PM Ladies Game Night, Main Connection ................................................. 6:00 PM College & Career Bible Study, EDGE, South Suite 167 ...................... 7:00 PM TUESDAY, November 15 Zumba Toning, FLC ............................................................................. 9:30 AM Full Body Combo, FLC ......................................................................... 5:30 PM Main Family Team Meeting, Great Hall C ............................................ 6:00 PM Vision Sign Language Class, Game Room ......................................... 6:00 PM Celebration Handbell Rehearsal, South Suite 164 .............................. 6:30 PM Divorce Care & DC4K, Martin 206 ....................................................... 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, November 16 Living Well Class, Kidz Place ............................................................... 8:30 AM Quilters, F101 ....................................................................................... 9:00 AM ESL Classes, South Suite .................................................................... 9:00 AM Circuit Training, FLC ............................................................................ 9:30 AM Family Supper, Great Hall .................................................................... 5:00 PM Menu: Chicken Enchiladas, Rice & Beans, Chips & Queso Kids: Soft Tacos, Chips & Queso Soup: Taco Soup Dessert: Brownies with Peanut Butter Chips 5:05 Basketball (Grades 6-12), FLC .................................................... 5:05 PM Preschool & Children’s Choirs ............................................................. 6:00 PM Prayer Time, Great Hall ....................................................................... 6:00 PM Adult Bible Study .................................................................................. 6:15 PM Adult Teachers’ Meeting, Thompson 142 ............................................ 6:15 PM Youth Ricochet, Student Area .............................................................. 6:30 PM Mission Friends, GAs, RAs .................................................................. 6:45 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room..................................................... 7:00 PM Wednesday Night Basketball for Teens & Young Adults, FLC ............ 9:00 PM THURSDAY, November 17 Zumba Toning, FLC ............................................................................. 9:30 AM Living Well Class, Kidz Place ............................................................... 1:30 PM Fit 25/Pilates, FLC .............................................................................. 5:30 PM Faithful Followers Ladies Dinner, Main Connection ............................ 6:00 PM FRIDAY, November 18 Mom’s Book Study, Main Connection .................................................. 9:00 AM Pilates, FLC .......................................................................................... 9:30 AM Kids Christmas Craft Night, FLC .......................................................... 5:30 PM SATURDAY, November 19 Set-up for Thanksgiving Banquet, FLC .............................................. 10:00 AM Youth Movie Night, “I’m Not Ashamed,” AMC Gulf Pointe 30 ............. 3:00 PM (Buses depart SMBC at 2:15 p.m.)

FOR THE RECORD . . . November 6, 2016 We welcome our newest members, Paul and Katrinia Bennett. Sunday School Attendance .......................................................... 2,200 South Main 717 Mission Ministry 1483 Morning Worship Attendance .......................................................... 803 First Worship 449 Second Worship 354 Mission & Ministry Budget Offering ............................... $ 66,921.37

Pasadena Community Ministries

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS

$10 buys a large turkey

Make checks payable to “Pasadena Community Ministries” and place in an offering envelope

SINGLE ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY

December 15 - 6:00 p.m. Ernie’s Restaurant

Cost: $10.00 Dinner & Entertainment Tickets available in your

Sunday School department or the church office

All single adults are invited

4300 E Sam Houston Pkwy S Pasadena Texas 77505

281.487.8200 www.southmain.org

Dr. Ron Lyles, Pastor November 13, 2016

STILL WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Call Brenda Lyles at 713-412-4384 or email blyles55@att.net. COSTUME FITTING: Call Robin Lewis at 281-794-7570. Available times: This afternoon 2-5 p.m., Monday 5-8 p.m., Wednesday 4-6 p.m. and Thursday 5-7 p.m. WORK DAY - Saturday, November 26, 8 a.m., Lunch Provided Many volunteers needed as the walls of the city of Bethlehem are put into place. Bring a screw gun or impact gun if you have one. A SOUTH MAIN BETHLEHEM YARD SIGN: Get yours from the booth in the Narthex and help spread the word about this multi-sensory experience. HELP BY MAKING COOKIES: We expect to serve up to 2,000 people in the hospitality booth. Bring your cookies to the church kitchen on Sunday, December 4. Label your container “Bethlehem.” Sign up in Sunday School or call Kim in the church office. Homemade cookies are preferred. PRAY: That those who come will experience the true meaning of Christmas and that it will impact their lives for Christ.