VISION

We are seeking to reach beyond ourselves by:

   inviting others to a life in Jesus

   growing as disciples and

   caring for people

 

MISSION

Make disciples of Jesus Christ

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Scottsboro, Alabama

February 5, 2012

 

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

 

GATHERING

 

PRELUDE

This is a time of meditation and turning our hearts to God.

Lisa Wiggins, Jane Doss

 

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION

 

INTROIT

 

Chancel Choir

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

We are crucified with Christ

   It is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us,

For to live in Christ and to die is gain.

   Come, Lord Jesus. May your loving Holy Spirit fill us in this time of worship.

 

ENTERING INTO GOD’S PRESENCE

 

* HYMN OF PRAISE

“And Are We Yet Alive”

(Wesley, DENNIS)

No. 553

 

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

“Apostles’ Creed”

No.881

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                                 Lesser Doxology, MEINEKE

                   No. 70

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.

 

*THE PEACE

Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.

 

PRAYER CONCERNS

 

PASTORAL PRAYER

 

SPECIAL MUSIC

“Amazing Grace”

Morgan Holder, Lisa ‘Wiggins

 

 

 

 

 

CHORUS

“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”

(The children are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary

during the singing of the chorus.)

Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.

CHILDREN’S TIME                                               

Children 4 years to 2nd grade are invited to go to Children’s Church.

 

CELEBRATING GOD’S GIFTS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

 

Youth Choir

*DOXOLOGY

No. 95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly hosts; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

 

HEARING GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE LESSON

Revelation 2:18-29

NT p. 229

This is the word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.  Amen.

 

SERMON

“Wake Up to Real Life”

Dr. Steven A. Screws

 

SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II

No. 13

 

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

 

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Awake, O Sleeper 

(Tucker, MARSH CHAPEL)

No. 551

*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING

*RESPONSE

“God Be With You till We Meet Again”

God be with you till we meet again, by his counsels guide uphold you,

with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.

POSTLUDE

 

*Please stand as able.

Used with permission, CCL #1823888

The 11:00 Worship Service is broadcast over radio station, WWIC-AM 1050.

Nursery Available


THIS WEEK

Sunday, February 5

 8:45a Contemporary Worship

 9:45a Sunday School

11:00a Traditional Worship

 4:00p.m. Youth Choir

 4:45p.m. Youth Bells

 5:00p.m. Youth Super Bowl Party

 5:00p.m. Snack Supper

 5:30p.m. 1st Kids/Lambs

Monday, February 6

 4:00p.m. Children’s Theater

 7:00p.m. Community Chorus

Tuesday, February 7

10:00a.m. Agape Circle

 6:00p.m. Praise Team

 6:00p.m. CR Step Studies

Wednesday, February 8

 5:15p.m. Midweek Meal

 6:00p.m. Youth

 6;00p.m. Bible Study

 6:00p.m. Children’s Music

 7:00p Chancel Choir

Thursday, February 9

10:00a.m. Revelation Study

 5:30p.m. Celebrate Recovery Meal

 6:15p.m. Mercy Place Service

 

 

 

 

 

THOSE SERVING

Financial Keepers

February: Jim Butler

& Steve Helms

Children’s Church

February: Elizabeth White

Altar Guild

February : Kathy Wright

& Glenda Beard

Acolytes

February 5: Brody Hyde

& Charley Champagne

Crucifer: Tessa Hutson

February 12: Shelby Latham

& Savannah Latham

Crucifer: Caroline Massey

Snack Supper

February 5: Youth Super Bowl

1st Kids/Lambs: Boles & Marshall

February 12: Ellie Phillips

& Sara Lovelady

Sound System

Byron Burton & Paul Stevenson

 

Email: church@fumcscottsboro.org

Web site: www.fumcscottsboro.org

Phone: 256-574-2545

Fax: 256-259-5715

 

 

MINISTRY TEAM

Dr. Steven A. Screws, Senior Pastor

Dr. Les Hutson, Music

Clayton Grider, Youth

Dr. Amy Holder, Children

Grady Bennett, Organist

Jane Doss, Pianist

Carolyn Davis, Communications

Marie Bowman, Finance

Gretchen Holt, Children’s Place

Tammy Wynn, Ann Rambo, Nursery

Rick Bowman, Custodian/Maintenance