************************************************ AUGUST 28, 2016 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.

************************************************ INTROIT “Happy Am I” KUMC Quartet (11:00)

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES OF WORSHIP

Acolytes (8:30) Zionna & Nekhia Blue

Acolytes (11:00) Liam Rutherford & Jack Shumaker

WORDS OF WELCOME AND SHARED CONCERNS Liturgist (Please list your name, address & post office box number on the attendance register.)

*CALL TO WORSHIP Liturgist Leader: Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all

creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our

salvation.

People: With healing balm our souls are filled and every

faithless murmur stilled. To God, be praise and glory.

*OPENING CHORUSES as projected (11:00)

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Rev. Richards (After the Children’s Moments, the Preschool Children are invited

to Noah’s Ark and the Elementary Children are invited to Kids Own

Worship.)

*OPENING HYMN “When We All Get to Heaven” No. 701

*PSALTER “Psalm 81” Pg. 803 – Liturgist (8:30)

PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS Liturgist

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Pg. 895

PRAYER RESPONSE “As we seek Your face, may we know Your heart, feel Your

presence, acceptance, as we seek Your face. At Your feet we fall,

Sov’reign Lord. We cry holy, holy, at Your feet we fall.”

OFFERING Liturgist Please note: The Loose Change offering during August will be

dedicated to Apple Butter Supplies & Other Needs of our

Annual Church Bazaar.

OFFERTORY “The Lilly of the Valley” Sandra & Randy

*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Liturgist

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Pg. 881 – Liturgist (8:30)

SPECIAL MUSIC Rob Armstrong (8:30)

“Thrive” Chancel Choir (11:00)

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 14:1, 7-14

The Word of God for the People of God – Thanks Be to God!

SERMON “Guest of Honor” Rev. Jim Richards

*CLOSING HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” No. 298 (The Altar is Open to anyone who would like to Pray,

Make a Commitment, or Receive Christ.)

*BENEDICTION Rev. Richards

RESPONSE “More like you, Jesus, more like you. Fill my heart with your desire

to make me more like you. More like you, Jesus, more like you.

Touch my lips with holy fire and make me more like you. Lord, you

are mercy.”

*EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES OF WORSHIP

(Please remain standing as the acolytes symbolically

remind us to follow the light of Christ into the world.)

*ORGAN POSTLUDE

*Congregation will please stand

************************************************ Our deepest sympathy is extended to … … Margie Olmstead in the loss of her husband and to Prudy Colvin and Camille Dean & families, in the loss of their dad, Frank Olmstead.

************************************************ TO OUR VISITORS –

WELCOME FROM THE KUMC FAMILY! Thank you for worshipping with us today. We hope you will return. Please be sure to list your name & address on the attendance pad. On Sunday Mornings at the 11:00 a.m. service, we provide a Nursery for Infants up to 2 years of age, Noah’s Ark for ages 2-PK and Kids Own Worship for Grades K-5. On Wednesday Evenings we also provide

activities for Children & Youth and Bible Study & Share Group for Adults – please see announcements & the calendar for all upcoming events.

************************************************ ***THOSE SERVING TODAY***

LITURGIST: 8:30 Sam Colvin

11:00 Syd Hanson

USHERS: 8:30 David Ball, Jack Riggs

11:00 Pat Hall, Debra Heaberlin, Kelly Adkins,

Leigh Ratcliff, Donna Kiser, Jenni Butler

NURSERY TEAM HELPERS: Sara & Todd Maynard

NOAH’S ARK: Lynn Salmons (Helpers Needed)

KIDS OWN WORSHIP: Faith Wilks

VISITOR CENTER: Paula Dickerson

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************************************************ CHURCH CALENDAR THIS WEEK

************************************************ TODAY: 8/28/16 8:30 A.M. – EARLY WORSHIP

9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – YOUTH – YOUNG WV POWER BUILDING CONFERENCE @ MARSHALL (see Jaclyn for more information)

9:15 A.M. – PRAYER SERVICE

9:45 A.M. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (For All Ages)

10:30 – 11:00 A.M. – BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED (F. Hall) 11:00 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP

11:00 A.M. – NURSERY (Infant – Age 2); NOAH’S ARK (Ages 2-PK);

KID’S OWN WORSHIP (K-5th Grade)

6:00 P.M. – YOUTH (Youth Building)

MONDAY: 8/29/16 9:00 A.M. – 2 YR OLD PRESCHOOL BEGINS (Monday/Wednesday Group) 6:30 P.M. – BOY SCOUTS MEETING (Fellowship Hall)

TUESDAY: 8/30/16 9:00 A.M. – 2 YR OLD PRESCHOOL BEGINS (Tuesday/Thursday Group) 6:30 P.M. – GIRL SCOUTS (Fellowship Hall)

WEDNESDAY: 8/31/16 12:00 NOON – BULLETIN DEADLINE 12:00 P.M. – GOLDEN CHORDS REHEARSAL

5:15 P.M. – SNACK SUPPER

Menu: Baked Potato Bar, Garden Salad, Dessert & Drinks

Cost: $4.00 (Adults) $3.00 (Children – thru 5th Gr.) Max for family $12.00

Please mark the number attending on the register under zip code.

RESERVATION DEADLINE BY NOON ON MONDAY – 8/29/16

6:00 P.M. – PRESCHOOL CHILDREN - Ages 2-PK- 1st Floor PS Area (Join us for Wednesdays Impact Little Disciples – come, have fun &

learn about Jesus!!)

6:00 P.M. – ELEMENTARY CHILDREN (K-5th Grade – 2nd Floor Kids Area)

6:00 P.M. – YOUTH (Youth Building) 6:00 P.M. – ADULTS - BIBLE STUDY

6:00 P.M. – WOMEN - SMALL GROUP

7:12 P.M. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL

FRIDAY: 9/2/16 YOUTH – SPRING VALLEY FRIDAY NIGHT - DONE RIGHT AFTER

GAME PARTY – YOUTH BUILDING

SATURDAY: 9/3/16 8:00 A.M. – MEN’S BREAKFAST – Fellowship Hall. All men are invited! Our guest speaker will be Pastor Joey Ferguson and special music will be

provided by Claude Hurst. Testimonies will be given. No need to sign up – just

show up! Any questions, please call Kip Smith @ 304-429-6593.

COMING UP: 9/5/16 LABOR DAY – OFFICE CLOSED – NO PRESCHOOL

8:30 A.M. – GOOD SAM SOLES 5K RUN/WALK @ Mitch Stadium

(See flyer in narthex for more information)

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************************************************ *** ANNOUNCEMENTS ***

************************************************ ***SIGN-UPS / INFORMATION SHEETS – NARTHEX***

1. CASSETTE TAPES FOR SUNDAY SERMONS (8:30 service)

2. DRIVER’S NEEDED – See Transportation Needs Sign up form.

3. 18TO20SOMETHING PRAYER LIST – please pick up a prayer list from

our narthex today. If you think of someone to add or someone’s name to be

removed, please let Kathy Meredith know.

4. BACKPACK FLYERS

5. GOOD SAMARITAN SOLES 5K RUN/WALK

6. MEN’S BREAKFAST FLYERS

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2016 GOOD SAMARITAN SOLES 5K RUN/WALK LABOR DAY, MONDAY, 9/5/16 - RACE BEGINS AT 8:30 A.M.

The Run/Walk begins & ends at the C-K Little League’s Mitch Stadium. Parking available at Ceredo Plaza parking lot. Early Registration fee of $20.00 for entries received by August 22. (The first 250 pre-registered participants will receive a T-Shirt. To be guaranteed a T-Shirt in your size, your entry must be received by August 8.) All proceeds go to benefit The Good Samaritan Center. Please pick up an information / registration form from the table in the narthex.

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED We are in need of Substitute Teachers. Please contact Faith Wilks @ 304-751-7549 & let her know how you can help!

************************************************ ***2016 GATHERING PLACE CAMPAIGN UPDATE***

As of 8/24/16

Number of Cards Returned 44 out of 213 21% $ Amount Given & Pledged $10,565.39

$ Amount Needed $20,000.00 % Amt. Pledged of Amt. Needed 53%

If you have not done so, it’s not too late to turn your Gathering Place Stewardship Card in – Please place in the offering plate or return it to the church office as soon as possible. Extra Cards are

located on the Usher Table at the back of the sanctuary.

************************************************ AUGUST 21, 2016

OFFERING

General Budget (8/21) $ 4,382.00

Building Fund (8/21) $ 775.00

Building Fund (8/21-9/20) mtd $ 775.00

Building Fund Needed Monthly $ 10,000.00

Building Loan Balance - As of 8/24 $376,186.25

ATTENDANCE

Early Service – 41 Morning Worship – 164

Nursery/Noah’s Ark – 19 Evening – No Sv

Total - 224 Sunday School – 128

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************************************************ *** ANNOUNCEMENTS ***

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THE TRAINING STATION - 2016 – 2017 SCHOOL YEAR

PRESCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN:

2’s – Monday (Mon /Wed Grp) August 29 9:00 a.m.

2’s – Tuesday (Tues /Thurs Grp) August 30 9:00 a.m.

3’s – Wednesday Sept. 7 9:00 a.m.

4’s – Tuesday Sept. 6 9:00 a.m.

************************************************ ***6 WEEK BIBLE STUDY***

“Miracles of Jesus” Begins September 11, 2016 – 6:00 P.M.

Wesleyan Sunday School Class led by Syd Hanson

Video presentation and discussion. Participants guide available for $9.99. Please let Syd Hanson know if you would like a guide.

************************************************ PRAYER REQUEST FORMS are in the pews. Please list

your requests on this form & place in the offering

plate. We will include them in next week’s prayer

concerns. If you would like to put someone on the

prayer chain, please contact Althea Caldwell

@ 304-412-2600.

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UPPER ROOMS – Upper Rooms for September/October

are now available in the narthex. Cost $1.00 ea.

************************************************ ***EASY STEPS TO ONLINE GIVING***

Access the church’s website by going to www.kenovaumc.com. Go to

Online giving in the navigation bar (top left). Register using First Time New User Registration. Establish your name, address, credit/debit card, amount, and in additional information include your offering envelope number. “Give Now” means a one-time giving. “Scheduled Giving” can be set up to automatically reoccur weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, etc. Future log-ins require only your email address and password

************************************************ The 2016 FLOWER CALENDAR is on the bulletin board - 1st floor across from the elevator. If you would like to put altar flowers and/or organ flowers please list the information on the calendar. If you have questions or a special request, please contact Linda Duty @ 304-453-4826 or the church office @ 304-453-1112.

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WELCOME TO THE KENOVA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

503 15TH STREET KENOVA, WV 25530 304-453-1112

www.kenovaumc.com

AUGUST 28, 2016

MISSION STATEMENT

IN THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST, WE REACH UP IN WORSHIP AND PRAYER,

OVER IN DISCIPLESHIP AND CARE, AND

OUT IN WITNESS AND SERVICE.

MINISTERS – EVERY MEMBER OF KENOVA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS A MINISTER, A WITNESS

TO THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST;

THEY ARE ASSISTED BY THE FOLLOWING STAFF:

Pastor Rev. Jim Richards

Lay Pastors of Proclamation/Teaching Sam Colvin

Syd Hanson

Director of Youth Ministries Jaclyn Johnson

Director of Children’s Ministries Lynn Salmons Director of Music/Organist Randy Davis

Pianist Tammy Meadows

Custodian Joe Ratcliff

Director of Preschool Katherine Moore

Admin. Secretary/Treasurer Sheila Mosley

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