ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONGREGATION Joining Together on a Christian Journey of Love and Service

October 21, 2018

2600 Ashland Rd The Reverend Tresco E. Shannon, Pastor Office Hours: M-Thurs.: 8 am-3:30 pm Columbia, SC 29210 pastor@ashlandumc.org Telephone: 798-5350; Fax 798-6057 Phone Ext. 15

www.ashlandumc.org Worship services: The Path: 8:45AM Traditional: 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:45AM

Suzy Broadus Ryan Keith Karen Zobel Maria Anderson education@ashlandumc.org youth@ashlandumc.org finance@ashlandumc.org office@ashlandumc.org Phone Ext: 14 Phone Ext: 12 Phone Ext. 13 Phone Ext. 10

Jack Holladay Robert Neese pathmusic@ashlandumc.org music@ashlandumc.org Martha Eastburn The Path, Ashland Youth Choir Traditional Worship Choir, Organist Pianist

Next Sunday…

We Say, “Yes!” EVERY MEMBER PRESENT “Faith and Loyalty Sunday” is next Sunday, October 28, and every member of Ashland United Methodist Church is requested to be present for worship service. At that time, estimates of our giving for the year beginning January 1, 2019, will be made voluntarily in an atmosphere of worship and dedication.

IN CASE YOU ARE ABSENT In the event that you cannot be present, please bring or send your estimate of giving, sealed in an envelope, to the church office as soon as possible. CHRIST ABOVE CASH Our purpose as a church is not to raise money, but to build a kingdom of God. Money is a means by which we show our faith in God and our loyalty to Ashland Church. Living costs are up for us all and the church pays more for everything it uses than ever before. The total program of our church including worship, study, fellowship, music, recreation and mission is wonderful. But it cannot be maintained without the support of all our members.

EACH PERSON MUST ANSWER No person is forced to give to God’s work. Love for God is the only compelling force we need. Each person must live with himself/herself and accountability is to God alone. All that your church is doing is simply to help each one of us face up to our own Christian need to be generous and joyous givers.

You Can Make a Difference

Ashland United Methodist Church An Order for the Worship of God

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost October 21, 2018 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour

(As the bell chimes the hour, this is a call for us to shift from conversation to silence, as we prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.)

Prelude “Walk Worthy” arr. Gina Sprunger

Mary Lynn Felsberg, Piano

The Lighting of Altar Candles Choral Call to Worship “Lord Jesus, Think on Me” Damon’s Psalmes, 1579

*The Hymn of Praise “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” UMH p. 540 *Invocation The Prayer of Confession (to be prayed by all)

Almighty and most merciful God, our heavenly Father: We confess that we have grievously sinned against thee in thought, in word and in deed. We have come short of thy glory; we have broken the unity of thy holy Church; and, every one of us has turned aside from the way of life. Yet do thou, O most merciful Father, hear us when we call upon thee with penitent hearts. Pardon our sins, and grant us thy peace. Confirm us in all goodness that we may serve thee with a quiet mind, and bring us to the life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Prayer for Pardon and The Lord’s Prayer The Anthem “Lord, Hear Our Thanks” G. F. Handel Ashland Youth Choir; Haley Calore, violin arr. by Hal H. Hopson Minister: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Minister: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised. *The Psalter “Psalm 100” UMH p. 821 (Join in singing the Response 1.)

*Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 71 *The Gospel Lesson Mark 10: 35-45 The Call to Prayer Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray.

Welcome!

Please sign the friendship pad when it is passed to you and pass it to your neighbor.

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.

The Apostles’ Creed 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

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.

Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Remember in Prayer

Lynne Mahaffey; Mylla Markland; Bill Turner; Claire Dickerson, Granddaughter of Linda Dickerson

The Pastoral Prayer The Announcements Stewardship Moment Herman Lightsey Reception of New Member Mary Watson The Offertory “Walk Worthy” Joseph Martin *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH p. 95 *The Hymn of Preparation “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” UMH p. 430

Sermon “What Is It You Want Me To Do For You?” Rev. Tresco E. Shannon The Prayer of Christian Discipleship *The Hymn of Response “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” UMH p. 358 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *Benediction Response “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord” John Hatton

(Hymn 438)

*Postlude “Minuet Finale” G. F. Handel

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *All who are able, please stand. Please put your cell phones on vibrate when the service begins. Hearing devices are available from the sound technician.

A nursery is provided in the education wing for infants through 3 years old.

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Kelsey Barham and Jonathan Darden on October 20, 2018 by Jeff and Valerie Barham.

Today’s Scripture Mark 10: 35-45

Pew Bible NT p. 47

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

Enhancing Worship Today Crucifer: Michelle Percival Acolytes: Skylar Raynor, Cierra Raynor Altar Steward: Jane Bristow Lay Reader: Red Bonneau Welcome Center Advocate: Hal and Sherrill Clarkson Greeters: Gerald and Pearl White Valet Parker: Tom Wilkinson Ushers: Kaye Bradley, John Calore, Joan Wilcox, Chuck Wilcox, Jimmy Smith Key Opening and Closing Person: Nelson Travis

Remembrances

Bob Stallings by Richard & Susie Bid Brown

Lynn Johnson by Pat & Patsy Towery

Don Boland by Richard & Susie Bid Brown

Jack Spencer, cousin of Lisa Lindsay

by Jim & Nancy Bradley

Opportunities to Serve & Learn

Wednesday Fall Supper October 24th @ 6 p.m.

By Our Presence – 10/14/2018 The Path: 78 Traditional: 114 Total Worship: 192 SS: N/A

Menu: Pork Chops, rice & gravy, creamed corn, buttered broccoli and dessert

**Sign up with the red slip in the pew rack or via Ashland’s website by noon Mondays.**

Join us in room 125 at 6:45 pm each Wednesday

with Pastor Shannon for a Bible Study on the book of Acts.

Ashland Readers October 21– “Clock Dance” by Anne Tyler

6:30 pm -- Panera Bread on Bower Parkway

October 21 – Youth Choir @ 4:30 PM; MYF @ 5:30 PM October 26 – 5th Quarter @ 8:00 PM October 28 – Trunk or Treat @ 4:30 PM November 4 - Youth Choir @ 4:30 PM; MYF @ 5:30 PM November 9-11 – Fall Retreat November 18 - Youth Sunday - Youth Choir @ 4:30; MYF @ 5:30

Senior High Bible Study meets Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm. Remember to bring your bibles.

Music, Art and Drama Sundays at 5 p.m. in room 125.

All children ages 4 thru 10 years old

are invited to join the MAD –ness.

We are working on monthly songs and

Christmas musical.

Trunk or Treat is coming! Sunday, October 28th

4:30-6:30pm

Invite your friends, family

and neighbors to this free

community event!!

We need help with Trunks, crafts,

serving food and even manning the inflatable.

How will you help greet our neighbors??

Let Heather Ginn or Suzy know how you can help.

Sign up sheets are around so we know how

to plan for parking trunks.

All 6th - 12th graders welcome! Thoughts? Questions? Ideas?

Want to join our email list? 803.798.5350 x 12

youth@ashlandumc.org

ADULT FORUM

(sponsored by the Searchers Class – led by Bob Borom) November 4 and 11 --9:45 AM in Room 125

A lecture/discussion series to explore long-held beliefs, to expand our theological horizons, and to seek new meaning for our spiritual journey.

“Our Evolving Faith” Session 1: Looking in the rear view mirror Session 2: Looking forward

No advance registration. Just come!

Meetings on “A Way Forward” Today -- Church Council is

presenting two informational meetings regarding "A Way Forward" today at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

All Saints Sunday – November 4th—is the day we

commemorate the lives of those who have gone before us. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 21st, the All Saints Banner will be in the narthex for you to pin on a bell to acknowledge a loved one. During the service, a candle will be lighted in memory of church members of Ashland members who have passed away since November 1, 2017. Please call or e-mail the church office with these names. Questions: Contact Kaye Bradley at 781-4687.

Ashland United Methodist Men Meeting -- November 5th

@ 6:30 pm at Zorba’s at Seven Oaks Shopping Center. Meals can be ordered from the menu.

*Items for the November newsletter are due by noon on Oct. 22.

Poinsettia Flowers Order Form Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary December 16th. You may take your plants home after the Christmas Eve Service. Payment to Ashland UMC must accompany order. Deadline for orders is November 11th. Please print how you would like the names to appear in the bulletin. ___________ 6 1/2” red - $11.00 ___________ 8” red - $20.00 ________ Total Enclosed In Memory of ________________________________________________ In Honor of ________________________________________________ Name___________________________________________