The Worship of God 11:00 a.m.

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CHIMING OF THE HOUR

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Above the Hills of Time” Organist The cross, O Christ, Thy wondrous love revealing,

Awakes our hearts as with the light of morn, And pardon oer our sinful spirits stealing,

Tells us that we, in Thee, have been reborn. Like echoes to sweet temple bells replying

Our hearts, O Lord, make answer to Thy love; And we will love Thee with a love undying, Till we are gathered to Thy home above.

*HYMN OF PRAISE “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” No. 57 (vv 1-5)

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The 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 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.

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.

HYMN “What a Friend We have in Jesus” No. 526 CHILDREN’S SERMON

WORSHIP AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “Let All Things Now Living” Organist *OFFERTORY RESPONSE The Doxology No. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING Romans 5:1-11

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ANTHEM Chancel Choir SERMON “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” Rev. Jill Shaw INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

*HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” No. 133

BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE

*Please stand as you are able *************************[

Announcements

We welcome our guests and pray that you may be blessed by worshiping with us. There are children’s bulletins available in the narthex and we would appreciate your signing the attendance pad in the pew so we might have a record of your visit.

The altar flowers this morning are given by Laura Bostwick to the glory of God and in loving remembrance of Robin’s birthday on March 20th. He was such a attribute to his family, his church, and his community, and was loved by everyone who knew him. The happiness he exuded made him a joy to be around and his presence has surely made heaven a more joyous place!

To glorify God and in a tribute to his mother’s birthday, David Morris has placed a floral arrangement in the narthex today. Joan Morris was a unique individual whose creative personality was known to persons throughout the area & she was definitely an example of praising God in her own church. It’s a shame that the entire congregation doesn’t have these memories.

Any student (ages k-5th grade) wanting to attend open gym on March 22, must be signed up either in the church office or with Sabrina by March 18.

Rather than discard your Sunday School books when the lessons are com-plete, please place them in the basket in the church office. This literature will be sent to the Philippines by Mary Tate Pannell who has lovingly as-sumed the mission previously undertaken for years by Betty Rogers Inis.

The Worship of God 8:45 a.m.

__________________________________________________ 3rd Sunday in Lent Liturgical Color: Purple March 15, 2020 ——————————————————————–—————-

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Above the Hills of Time” Organist *HYMN OF PRAISE “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” No. 57

(vv. 1-5)

CHILDREN’S SERMON SCRIPTURE READING Romans 5:1-11 SERMON “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” Rev. Jill Shaw PASSING OF THE PEACE

*HYMN “What a Friend We have in Jesus” No. 526 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The 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 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.

WORSHIP AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “Let All Things Now Living” Organist

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE The Doxology No. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION 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. *HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” No. 133 *BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE

*Please stand as you are able. *************************

The Wesley Foundation Invites You to

“Be The Story” Evening to benefit the

NEMCC Wesley Foundation 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16th, 2020

First United Methodist Church, NA R.S.V.P. by April 9th

330-815-2219

FIRST UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI

Our Mission:

“With God’s help we will…

ENGAGE our community with love,

GROW together in faith, and

SEND forth disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Our Core Values:

Prayer

Worship

Generosity

Service

Faith-Sharing

207 East Bankhead Street

New Albany, Mississippi

662.534.2206

www.fumcnewalbany.com

1stunited@maxxsouth.net

Sunday, March 15 8:45 a.m.-Early Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.-Embrace Worship Service (CLC) 9:45 a.m.-The Connection (Wesley Hall) 10:00 a.m.-Sunday School 11:00 a.m.-Traditional Morning Worship Monday, March 16 Tuesday, March 17 7:00 a.m.-Jr. Hi Prayer Breakfast 8:30 a.m.-Mother’s Day Out 10:00 a.m.-Staff Meeting Wednesday, March 18 11:45 a.m.-Lenten Luncheon 3:15 p.m.-Middle School Gym 5:00-5:30 p.m.-Communion in the Chapel 5:15 p.m.-Supper 6:00 p.m.-Youth Groups, Bible Studies, Prayer Meeting, Age–Appropriate Activities, Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m.-Hand Bell Choir Practice Thursday, March 19 7:00 a.m.- Sr. Hi Prayer Breakfast 8:30 a.m.-Mother’s Day Out 10:00 a.m.-Thursday Morning Bible Study Friday, March 20 Saturday, March 21

9:00 @ Museum—Great American Clean-Up

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March 15 8:45 a.m. Mattox Conwill, Acolyte Julianna Langley, Cross Bearer Kimberly Langley, Acolyte Mother 11:00 a.m. Caroline Prather, Acolyte Jack Prather, Cross Bearer Cheryl Prather, Acolyte Mother

March 22

8:45 a.m. Lauren Hobson, Acolyte Lilly Shannon, Cross Bearer April Hobson, Acolyte Mother 11:00 a.m. Brenna Long, Acolyte Bradyn Long Cross Bearer Tammy Long, Acolyte Mother

March Ushers 8:45 a.m. David Chapin, Capt., Eli Whiteside, Tim Rowland 11:00 a.m. Mike Beam, Capt., Clyde Butler, Robert Ballard, Mark McClinton, Chris Robertson

Menu for March 18 Lasagna, Salad Bar, Texas Toast

Dessert: Banana Pudding or Chocolate Chip Cookies Kids: Spaghetti

Preordered Salad: Chef Salad Served by Buzzy Clayton SS Class

Menu for March 25 Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Green

Beans, Salad Bar, Rolls Dessert: Peach Cobbler or Brownie Sundaes

Kids: Chicken Tenders Preordered Salad: Cobb Salad Served by Joe Davis SS Class

Reservations requested by noon Monday.

Church Staff

Rev. Dr. Timothy Prather..……..….….Senior Pastor Rev. Thomas Toole...Director of Student Ministries Martha Rainey…..…….………….Adm. Assist./Treas. Mary Beth Muncie………................... Music Director

Dr. Martha F. Monroe..…………….Organist/Pianist Rev. Jill Shaw...………….....Director of Discipleship Sabrina Hall…….….…………..….Children’s Director Amy Whiteside………Hospitality & Kitchen Ministry Camille Barkley…………....Hand bell Choir Director Tana Ranager……………………….…...Choir Pianist Judy Wilbanks….….………..……...Church Secretary Adam Aldridge…………………..…Facilities Director Latonya Survillion…………………...Hospitality Staff Gabby Hall……………..…Mother’s Day Out Director

Our Connectional Ministers

James E. Swanson, Sr.….……………………..Bishop Rev. Dr. Raigan Miskelly…..District Superintendent

Worship Times Effective April 19, 2020

9:00 - Embrace

11:00 - Traditional

March 18 Greg Cooley, Corinth FUMC

Hosted by the Woodrick-Jubilee SS Class

March 25 Jeff Lawrence, Bethlehem UMC

Hosted by the New Life & Embrace Classes

We will meet in the Fellowship Hall and the cost for lunch is whatever you wish to donate. These

luncheons should take only your lunch hour (approximately 11:45-12:50) & we ask that you in-vite your friends to join us for a brief devotional and a light lunch as we prepare our hearts and

minds for the Easter season.