Events of the Week

Sunday, March 6

8:40a Worship, Sanctuary 9:45a Fellowship and Refreshments, Fellowship Hall 10:00a Sunday School 10:00a Confirmation Class, Rm. 103 10:55a Worship, Sanctuary 12:15p Stewardship, Fellowship Hall 12:30p Youth return from Camp Glisson No Youth Choir & No F.L.A.M.E. 4:30p Tone Chimes, Rm. 203 5:30p G.L.O.W., Sanctuary

Monday, March 7

11:30a Staff Meeting, Bldg. 2090 5:00p Ladies Strength Training, Fellowship Hall 6:30p Stephen Ministry, Fellowship Hall 7:00p Chancel Ringers, Rm. 203 7:00p Lenten Bible Study, Beacon Rm.

Tuesday, March 8 10:00a Knitting for Others, Off Site 5:00p Ladies Strength Training, Fellowship Hall 6:30p Pack 589, Fellowship Hall 7:00p Ladies Book Club @ Panera Bread

Wednesday, March 9 Preschool Picture Day

10:00a Lenten Bible Study, Beacon Rm. 11:30a Lunch Bunch to Crossroads Grille 1:00p Preschool Ballet, Fellowship Hall 7:00p Chancel Choir, Rm. 201 7:00p Club Youth, Fellowship Hall 7:00p Sr. High Bible Study, Youth Rm.

Thursday, March 10 Preschool Picture Day

1:00p Preschool Playball, Fellowship Hall 5:00p Ladies Strength Training, Fellowship Hall 6:30p Pack 1534, Rms. 203-206 & Fellowship Hall

Friday, March 11

3:00-8:00p Pack 589 Pinewood Derby setup, Fellowship Hall Saturday, March 12

8:00a-1:00p Pack 589 Pinewood Derby, Fellowship Hall 9:00a-2:00p BAP 10:00a Easter Egg Cleanup @ the Garrett Farm 11:30a Sack Kids Hunger, BFUMC Parking Lot.

March 6, 2016

The Fourth Sunday in Lent/Holy Communion

P.O. Box 329 | 285 East Main St. | Buford, Georgia 30515 770-945-7438 (Office) 770-945-4161 (Preschool) | www.bufordfirstumc.org

March 6, 2016 GUEST & MEMBER REGISTRY

I attended the 8:45 service _____ I attended the 11:00 service _____

Name _________________________

Name _________________________

Children _______________________

Children _______________________

Guest of _______________________

____ First Time Visitor

____ Attend, but Not a Member

____ New Resident in Community

____ Wish to Know More About the Church

____ Desire a Call

____ Wish to Join the Church on Sunday, ________________

____ Member of this Church

**If you have any changes, please provide us with your current address, phone, and email addresses for your family.

For Guest Information or Changes Address _______________________ ______________________________

Phone ________________________

Cell phone _____________________

E-mail ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

If you would like to join BFUMC today, please

fill out the membership card located in the church pew or you may call the church office

770-945-7438. Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Buford First United Methodist Church

The Mission of the United Methodist Church

To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

WORSHIP PREVIEW

Subject to change at the discretion of the Senior Pastor and the Director of Music and the Arts.

March 13 – Lent 5 “What Will You Do for Jesus?” John 12:1-8 8:45 “O How I Love Jesus” (Hymnal No. 170) Family Choir 11:00 “Be Still and Know That I Am God” (David Lanz) Chancel Choir

March 20 – Palm Sunday “Can’t Keep Quiet” Luke 19:28-40 8:45 “Blessed Be the Lord” (Timothy Shaw) Youth Choir 11:00 “O Thou Eternal Christ, Ride On” (Austin Lovelace) Chancel Choir “Sing Hosanna” (Isabell Hudson) Children’s Choirs & Handchimes

March 24 – Maundy Thursday “A Service of Tenebrae” The Passion of Jesus Christ 7:00 pm Chancel Choir & Ringers

March 27 – Easter Sunday “Because He Lives” Luke 24:1-12-8 8:45 & 11:00 “Joy in the Morning” (Natalie Sleeth) Easter Festival Choir “Hearts and Voices Raise” (Carlton Young) Hymns and anthems with brass quartet, organ and percussion

“…but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your

requests be known to God.” Philippians 4:6

March 6, 2016 Your Name __________________

If you would like us to send a note of encouragement, please provide the name

and address of the person in need.

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Our prayer volunteers and staff will be praying for your request. Confidential

prayer requests will be given to the pastor only.

Confidential: ______Yes ______No

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Focus on Missions For information on any of the Missions listed, please contact Suzanne Clegg at

adultministry@bufordfirstumc.org

Buford Aid Project is Saturday, March 12th, 9 am – 2 pm. We need youth and adults to help! Sign up to help on the Mission Bulletin Board, or by emailing Suzanne Clegg. We’ll be raking and doing yard clean-up, and some home repair for some of our neighbors! Help us serve others.

The Blood Drive on Sunday, March 13th is in memory of Olivia Ouimet. Sign up to give by using Sign Up Genius. Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4fa8ac28a0f49-inmemory to sign up. There will also be a station set up for the bone marrow registery. People 18-44 are eligible.

Sack Kids Hunger needs Capri Sun Juice pouches this month! Drop donations in the black crate in the Fellowship Hall! We hand out around 120 juice containers each Saturday.

Prayer Calendar: The Mission Committee has created a Prayer Calendar for the month of March. The calendar is available in the church narthex. Please pray faithfully for these missions.

Our Faithfulness in Worship Attendance

February 28, 2016

Total in Worship Services 280 Average Worship Attendance 288

James Adair Custodian Leandre Majerus Director of Preschool Sylvia Beard Pianist Hank Morgan Organist Sandra Casper Financial Secretary Mark Ridings Director of Music and the Arts Suzanne Clegg Director of Adult Ministry Susan Rosenthal Director of Children & Family Rev. Dr. Sondra Jones Senior Pastor Bradley Trammell Accompanist for Children and Youth Cindy LaTouf Office Manager Micah Wright Director of Youth Ministry

Our Faithfulness to the 2016 General Fund Budget

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Our Faithfulness to the Capital Campaign: 8/1/2015 - 7/31/2020

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Announcements

Children

Volunteers needed to assist with the Easter Egg Hunt, March 19th! Youth and adults are welcome. Please contact Susan Rosenthal if you would like to help, Children.Director@bufordfirstumc.org, 770.945.7438. We need help with the following.

VBS registration is now open! Registration forms are located in the Narthex, Fellowship Hall, and on our website. Register now for early bird discount. Space is limited so don’t wait too long!

Youth

If you are not receiving our Wednesday Emails and would like to, contact me at mwright@bufordfirstumc.org

Adults

Young at Heart will go to Covington First UMC on March 15th to experience Stations of the Cross. Reservations are due to Debbie Atcheson, 770-965-3729, by March 7th.

Today in Worship

Stephen Ministry: If you would like someone to pray with you over the phone, discuss concerns in your life, or just learn more about the Stephen Ministry please contact Stephen Minister, Ken Stewart, 770-330-8606.

Ken will be on call March 6th – March 12th.

The sanctuary flowers are given by the Nauman family in honor of Alexis Nauman’s 18th birthday on Wednesday, March 9th. “We love you, Mommy, Daddy, and Ashley.”

8:40 a.m. Announcements | 8:45 a.m. Worship Greeters: Jean Hudson and Pat Pirkle Ushers/Acolytes: Ken and Darla Hiltgen Sound: Gary Lenz Nursery: Debbie Griffin and Belinda Allen

Please join us at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and coffee. (Sponsored by the Friends and Family)

10:55 a.m. Announcements | 11:00 a.m. Worship Greeters: Donnie and Linda McQuaig, Devon Thomas Ushers: Zach Gaines, Patrick Ravita, Chris Simonson, Chris Walton Acolytes: Nora Ragsdale, Crucifer and Charlie Lynskey, Light Sound: Greg Jones Nursery: Debbie Griffin and Belinda Allen Children’s Church: Alena Best Altar Guild: George and Joan Moore

Children and Worship A nursery is provided for children 2 and under. You can find our nursery by going

through the door behind the organ and down one flight of stairs. 8:45 a.m. Children’s Moment

Children are welcome to come to the altar for the Children’s Moment. Following the Children’s Sermon, children should return to sit with their family for the remainder of the worship service.

11:00 a.m. Sunshine Church & Children’s Worship Preschoolers (3 years through Pre-K) meet in Rm. 105 during the service.

Children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade go to Rm. 203 after the Children’s Sermon, and may be picked up there following the service.

New Member Luncheon – March 20th. All those new to Buford First UMC are invited to stay for lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, March 20th. The Church Board and the Confirmation Class will be staying to eat as well. We want to celebrate our new members and welcome them into the fellowship of BFUMC! Please contact Suzanne Clegg by Monday, March 14th if you can attend, 770-945-7438 or email adultministry@bufordfirstumc.org. We hope you can join us!

Wednesday Night Bible Study will meet at 7:00pm! Junior High on the Stage, Senior High in the Youth Room! Come dive into the Word with us!

No Youth or Youth Choir tonight! We will resume next Sunday, March 13th.

Setting up and handing out prizes at the prize table. Setting up the snack

table and keeping the snack trays full. Directing traffic for parking. Setting

up and cleaning up the decorations. Hiding the eggs.

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

March 6, 2016 8:45 and 11:00 am

The Fourth Sunday in Lent | Holy Communion | Liturgical color: White

Please place your electronic devices on silent mode and refrain from flash photography during worship. †Stand as you are able.

GATHERING

Gathering Music (11:00) Sylvia Beard, Piano

Welcome and Announcements Dr. Sondra R. Jones

†Greeting of Your Neighbor

PRAISING

Chiming of the Hour Hank Morgan, Organist

Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Prelude “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” (arr. David Schelat) Organist

†Call to Worship “Psalm 32:1-5” (Hymnal, page 766) (8:45) Deena Rindfusz (11:00) Damien Turpin

†Hymn of Praise No. 384 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” BEEECHER

†Affirmation of Faith No. 881 “The Apostles’ Creed” Mark Ridings

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 No. 70 “Glory Be to the Father” MEINEKE

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 Moment Susan Rosenthal

PRAYING Congregational Prayer of Confession Dr. Jones

Almighty and most merciful God, you know the thoughts of our hearts. We confess that we have sinned against you and done evil in your sight. We have transgressed your holy laws. We have disregarded your Word and Sacraments. Forgive us, O Lord. Give us grace and power to put away all hurtful things, that, being delivered from the bondage of sin, we may bring forth fruit worthy of repentance, and henceforth may ever walk in your holy ways; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Time of Silent Prayer · 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.

GIVING

Leader: “God provides our every blessing in abundance so that we may bountifully share what we have.” All: God loves a cheerful giver.

Gathering of Tithes and Offerings Organist “Communion” (Charles Tournemire)

†Doxology for the Season of Lent OLD 100th

Praise God throughout these forty days. Praise Christ, our Lord, whom God did raise. And praise the Spirit who imparts God’s love in Christ into our hearts. Amen.

†Prayer of Consecration Dr. Jones

LEARNING

†Reading of the Holy Scripture Luke 15:11-31

Leader: The Word of God for the People of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Anthem (8:45) “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (Hymnal No. 140) Men’s Chorus (11:00) “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” (Austin Lovelace) Chancel Choir

Sermon “Welcome Home” Dr. Jones

The Sacrament of Holy Communion (Please see insert)

SERVING

†Hymn of Discipleship No. 339 “Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast” HURSLEY

If you are joining the church today, please come forward during the final verse of the hymn.

†Benediction Dr. Jones

†Postlude “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior" (arr. Gunther Martin Göttsche) Organist