THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP

SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP ELEVEN O’CLOCK

“What, then, shall we say in response to this?

If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Romans 8:31

Prelude “Praeludium in D”

The Light Enters

Greetings and Concerns of the Congregation

(Please join in THE RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP by signing and

passing to your neighbor the attendance registration pad.)

*Hymn of Praise “Blessed Assurance” No. 369

*The Apostles’ Creed No. 881

*The Gloria Patri No. 70

The Children’s Story

Reception Of New Members No. 45

The Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer

The Giving of God’s Tithes and Offering

Offertory “God Will Take Care Of You”

*Doxology No. 94

*Hymn “Amazing Grace” No. 378

Anthem “The King Of Love My Shepherd Is” Chancel Choir

“The Lord Is My Shepherd”

Scripture Lesson Romans 8:28-39

Sermon “THE LOVE OF GOD” Dr. Fowler

*Hymn Of Dedication “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” No. 526

*Benediction

*The Light Departs

*Go Forth To Serve

*Please stand, as you are able.

WELCOME to all who are worshipping with us today and especially our guests. Please sign the attendance registration pad and pass it to your neighbor.

Hospice: WAYNE TEAGUE

The rose on the altar is in CELEBRATION of the birth of AVA JULIETTE TEAGUE, daughter of MICHAEL and ANGELA TEAGUE, who was born Sunday, June 15, 2008. Proud grandparents are WAYNE and GWEN TEAGUE.

The ministers, staff and congregation extend their deepest sympathy and sincere Christian love to KELLY WOODIE and JANICE WHEELING on the death of their mother, MRS. MILDRED PRESTWOOD.

You are invited to an APPRECIATION/FAREWELL RECEPTION TODAY immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Stevens-Bush Christian Life Center to HONOR JOHN and LIZ FOWLER for their nine years of dedicated and faithful service to FUMC. Please come and show your appreciation to the Fowlers. Light snacks will be served.

SHARING THE RESPONSIBILITIES THIS WEEK:

Acolytes Bartletts

Greeters UMW Afternoon Circle

Nursery Randy and Amy Harris, Shannon and Angel Bumgarner

Sound Technician Kent Riddle

First Responders Jack and Debbie Mason

Flowers The lovely flowers are placed in the sanctuary this morning

to the Glory of God and in LOVING HONOR of JOHN and

LIZ FOWLER by Rev. Marietta T. Smith.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, June 22

7:30 a.m. United Methodist Men - CLC

8:00 a.m. Prayer Vigil

8:45 a.m. First Light Service – CLC

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

12:15 p.m. Reception for John and Liz

Monday, June 23

12:00 noon Faith Link Announcements Due

2:00 p.m. Afternoon Circle - CLC

Tuesday, June 24

Moving Day for Ministers

6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts – CLC

Wednesday, June 25

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir

7:00 p.m. Trash & Treasures Meeting – Home of Edward & Susan Terry

212 Norwood Street SW

Thursday, June 26

8:00 a.m. Young At Heart Trip to Charlotte

2-5 p.m. Trash & Treasures Receiving

Friday, June 27

CANCELLED Ladies Project Night