Church Office Hours - Summer Schedule

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 - 12:00

Phone Numbers

252-237-6121 Office

252-291-4588 Preschool

252-237-0699 FAX

www.fumcwilson.org

Facebook.com/fumcwilson

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100 Green Street NE Post Office Box 1423 Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1423 Return Service Requested

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First United Methodist Church 100 Green St., NE, P. O. Box 1423

Wilson, NC 27894

August 11, 2019

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

“Invite, Inspire, Ignite”

Fellowship Ministry

“And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another,

and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” ~ Hebrews 10: 24-25 The mission of the Fellowship Ministry Area is to facilitate Fun, Food, & Friendship opportunities for all ages and groups within the congregation to get to know each other, experience our common bond, our shared faith, and encourage one another.

Wednesday Night Dinners An important component of our fellowship together at FUMC is our Wednesday Night Dinners. We will kick off our dinners on Sept. 11th with a Covered Dish Dinner. Dinners will begin at 5:45 (note the new earlier time) with Green Street Kids and Adult Bible Studies following at 6:30. Each week, adult meals will be $6.00 and meals for children 3-12 will be $4.00. The maximum family cost is $20.00. There is no charge for covered dish meals which occur once a month. Payments will be made at the door each Wednesday night or, if you wish, you may pay for the entire 11 weeks at our first dinner (you will only pay for 8 meals since the other 3 will be Covered Dish Dinners).

How Reservations Work We need to know how many to prepare for, so you will need to let us know you are coming to the Fellowship Dinner. You may get on the “Permanent List” for the entire 11 weeks of meals by registering in the Church Office or emailing Jo Shackelford at joshackelford@fumcwilson.org. If you are not able to attend a dinner, email Jo or call the church office at 237-6121 by noon on Monday of that week or you will be charged for the meal. You may also register for the Fellowship Dinners on a weekly basis by emailing Jo or by calling the church office by noon on Monday.

Calling ALL Groups (Sunday School Classes, UMW, UMM, VIM, etc.)!!

Please consider providing and serving a Wednesday Night Dinner. We have openings on the following dates:

September 18 October 16 November 13 September 25 October 23 November 20 October 30

We also need a group to provide pizza and salad for a church-wide event on Sunday night, October 20th. If you are interested in providing a meal for one of the above dates, or if you would like to volunteer in the Fellowship Ministry Area, please contact Linda Pittman at lindatpittman@gmail.com, Toni McKeel at tdmckeel@gmail.com, or Vickie Franks at vickiebfranks@fumcwilson.org.

~Gather Together~

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 9:00 Contemporary Worship Service - Asbury Hall 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary MONDAY, AUGUST 12 6:30 Men’s Bible Study - Hardison Classroom TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 9:30 Nursing Moms of Wilson - Open Door Discussion 10:00 Staff meeting - Conference Room 5:30 Communion - Wesley Chapel WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 9:30 MOPS Playdate - Playground 7:00 Sr. High Small Groups at Grissom Pool THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 9:30 Friends at First - Asbury Hall Church Office closes at noon SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Attention all parents of children ages 3 yrs. – 5th grade! Join us for Friends at First, a morning of Bible story time, songs, snacks, and crafts. We offer your children the opportunity to learn more about God’s love, and how God’s word applies directly to them. No reservation is required; just show up and have fun! Parents are welcome to stay, and nursery care is available for our volunteers Friday, August 16th from 9:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. in Asbury Hall. On August 14th, high school Small Groups (rising 9th - 12th grade) will meet at the Grissom’s family pool from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. For information and directions, contact alysunskinner@fumcwilson.org . This fall we will offer Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University on Sundays starting September 15 for 9 weeks from 5:15-7:15 p.m. Childcare will be provided. Financial Peace University teaches you how to manage money the right way! You will learn about saving, budgeting, paying off debt, investing, giving, and so much more. If Interested, please contact krystalbaker@fumcwilson.org.

The 28th annual Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Barbecue Sale is scheduled for Friday, September 13. In the past, many have generously helped underwrite the expenses of the barbecue by purchasing a “pig” for $100. Unfortu-nately, the 2018 barbecue had to be cancelled due to Hurri-cane Florence, and plans to hold it in the spring met with scheduling difficulties. However, many of you who were 2018 “pig” purchasers allowed us to keep the donation for the 2019 barbecue. If you are not already a 2018 (now 2019) “pig” purchaser and would like to be one, or pur-chase additional 2019 “pigs,” please call or send an email to Bea Newton 399-9561 bea@myglnc.com or Ben Batts, 294-7447 batts@myglnc.com and indicate how many “pigs” you wish to pledge. You will be mailed an invoice/tax receipt later this month with an envelope for payment. If this is your first time, please also give your full name(s), address and phone number. Thanks for your generous support!

MUSIC NOTES We thank Elizabeth Moore for her beautiful singing and ministry to us this morning. Thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing your wonderful talent with us today.

Planning Ahead …

August 28 - Chancel Choir Rehearsals Resume (7:15) August 30 - Preschool Orientation (9:00) - Music at First concert - Carolina Brass - Sanctuary (7:00) September 2 - Church Office Closed - Labor Day September 4 - Carillon Ringers resume (6:15) September 8 - Super Sunday - Resume 3 worship services, Ice Cream Social (4:00), resume Children’s Choir (5:15), resume Youth Group (5:15) September 13 - Volunteers in Mission BBQ September 15 - Begin Dave Ramsey Financial Peace study (5:15) September 25 - Church Directory pictures September 27-29- Youth Retreat - Camp Don Lee

The Worship of God

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 Worship Hour

GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE

Sharing in Song LIKE A LION Praise Band FLAWLESS Announcements Children’s Moments First Lesson Hebrews 11:1 - 3, 8 - 16 Morning Prayer Presenting Our Offerings FOREVER REIGN Praise Band

WORD FOR THE DAY

Second Lesson Luke 12:32 - 40

Message “Treasures of the Heart” Reverend Bergland

OUR RESPONSE

Sending Forth BROKEN VESSELS Praise Band

Greeters for August 11th: David Edwards, John and Mary Lou Skinner, Dylan Skinner, and Emory Skinner

We thank the Praise Band for their ministry this morning.

From the Pastor: One of the first books I received when I entered the ministry was written by Henri Nouwen entitled, With Open Hands. It is a book about prayer and it has been a book I have gone back to from time to time across these almost 40 years of pastoral ministry. Nouwen wrote that a first prayer, whatever it may be, is often a painful one because in order to open ourselves to God in praying “we must first open our clenched fists and let go of what we grasp most tightly.” What are the things I dearly treasure in life? Possessions? Careers? Prestige? Family? We all know the truth of this statement by Jesus, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Luke 12:34) But what do I trust to God? Nouwen wrote this prayer: Dear God, I am so afraid to open my clenched fists! Who will I be when I have nothing to hang on to? Who will I be when I stand before you with empty hands? Please help me to gradually open my hands and discover that I am not what I own, but what you want to give. And what you want to give me is love, unconditional, everlasting love. Amen. Oh, and another thing Jesus said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32). Lord, give me strength to open my hands.

Pastor Bob

BY OUR SERVICE AND WITNESS Many thanks to David Wilhelm for maintaining the church gardens during the month of August. Would you like to remember the Old Testament, be confi-dent in answering questions about scripture and have the ability to share it with others? Attend Walk Thru the Bible - Old Testament on October 20th during morning worship and again from 5-8 pm that evening. Walk Thru the Bible is for everyone! K-5 grade will meet separately for a children's version. Childcare will be provided for younger children. Youth and parents will learn together. A meal will be provided Sunday evening during the event. For more information and to register visit http://fumcwilson.org/ministries/walk-thru-the-bible.

BY OUR PRESENCE ATTENDANCE: AUGUST 4th, 2019

Sunday School - 110 9:00 - 86 ; 11:00 - 162

Tuesday Communion - 20 Total Worship - 268

UPHOLDING OUR VOWS TO THE CHURCH BY OUR PRAYERS

Remember those in hospitals, nursing and rest homes, the sick and shut in with prayers, cards, calls, and visits.

The rosebud in the Chancel this morning is in honor of the birth of Vivian Katherine Clark, daughter of Lauren and Michael Clark, who was born on August 4, 2019, in Wilson. Vivi’s big brother, Will, and her grandparents, Sandy and David Clark, are thrilled! We welcome Megan and Nick Parker and their twins, Cameron and Bennett, into the fellowship of FUMC this morning at the 11:00 worship service. The Parkers join us by Letter of Transfer from Edenton Street UMC.

BY OUR GIFTS 2019 Operating Budget $ 1,118,064 Weekly Requirement $ 21,501 Received August 4th $ 19,586 YTD Requirement $ 666,351 Received YTD $ 674,346 Over (Under) $ 7,815

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Blessings” Laura Story (Please sign and pass the attendance pad) We pray for blessings, we pray for peace. Comfort for family, protection while we sleep. We pray for healing, for prosperity. We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering. All the while, You hear each spoken need, yet love is way too much to give us lesser things. 'Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops? What if Your healing comes through tears? What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near? What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise? We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear. We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near. We doubt your goodness, we doubt your love as if every promise from Your Word is not enough. All the while, You hear each desperate plea and long that we'd have faith to believe. When friends betray us, when darkness seems to win, we know that pain reminds this heart that this is not our home. What if my greatest disappointments or the aching of this life is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy? What if trials of this life: the rain, the storms, the hardest nights, are your mercies in disguise? +DOXOLOGY UMH 94

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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 399 “Take My Life, and Let It Be” UMH

SECOND LESSON Luke 12:32 - 40 NT Page 75

MORNING MESSAGE “Treasures of the Heart” Reverend Bergland

HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 2140 “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” FWS

+DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

+A TIME OF SILENCE AND TRINITY CHIMES

+CLOSING VOLUNTARY Musical Selection for the Organ

+Those who are able, please stand.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God by the flower fund. Participating with the clergy in this morning’s services: Acolytes: Ryley Pridgen and Ashley Abrams Volunteers: Crucifer: Virginia Grey Newton Sound System: Gerald Edge Reader: Barksdale Thompson Greeters for August 11th: Office Area: Donna Johnson Narthex: Doris and Bob Craft

The Worship of God

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 Worship Hour

GATHERING

+SHARING THE PEACE

OPENING VOLUNTARY “Still” Kari Jobe

He is here for the broken and life to the one who is undone. He is peace to the wounded and hope for the helpless one. He is here, He is here. Be still my soul, be still. Be still my soul, be still. Wait patiently upon the Lord. Be still my soul, be still. When the waves rise against me and the wind tries to draw me away, I will stand on the mountain, safe in Your arms. I will sing, I will sing. Be still my soul, be still. Be still my soul, be still. Wait patiently upon the Lord. Be still my soul, be still. Be still. I know He is God. He is here, He is here. Be still, I know He is God. He is here, He is here. Be still my soul, be still. Be still my soul, be still. Wait patiently upon the Lord. Be still my soul, be still.

+HYMN OF PRAISE NO.529 “How Firm a Foundation” UMH

+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH 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

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.

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS A short children’s devotion for preschool and elementary children.

FIRST LESSON Hebrews 11:1 - 3, 8 - 16 NT Page 225-226

PRAYER CONCERNS

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

PASTORAL PRAYER

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.