We Gather to Worship GodCHIMING OF THE HOUR

PRELUDE Crown Him With Many Crowns Joel Raney Rick Smith and Greg Campbell, piano(The prelude gives us the opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds for

worship. We invite you to use this time for meditation, prayer and silent reflection.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS Michael A. Turner, Senior PastorPlease sign the fellowship pad and then pass it to your neighbor.

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

*PROCESSIONALHymnal No. 529 How Firm a Foundation

*GREETING (Leader/People) Anne Shelton, Director of Children’s Ministry The Lord be with you.And also with you.This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

*OPENING PRAYER *GLORIA, GLORIAHymnal No. 72

We Listen For God’s Word

HYMN OF PREPARATIONHymnal No. 60 I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: 1 Timothy 6: 6-10Leader: The Word of the Lord for the people of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God!

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Anne Shelton, Director of Children’s MinistryPlease note: There will be no Children’s Worship today.

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON: Philippians 4: 10-20

SERMON “Content” Michael A. Turner, Senior Pastor

We Respond to God’s LoveHYMN OF RESPONSESee insert How Can I Keep from Singing

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ Creed Hymnal [purple] No. 881 (unison)

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 arose 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.

*PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYERHymnal No. 895 (unison)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, the power and the glory, for ever. Amen.

THE OFFERINGOffertory Adagio Daniel Gawthrop From Rodomontade

*THE DOXOLOGYHymnal 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 THANKSGIVING

We Are Sent Into the World

*CLOSING HYMNHymnal No. 421 Make Me a Captive, Lord

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE Finale Daniel Gawthrop From Rodomontade*Indicates Congregation Standing

Coming Up at

For a full listing of events, please check out our online events calendar by visiting our website: http://advent-umc.org/about/calendar/

New Sermon Series Beginning August 13th!

Register Your Child for Confirmation!Confirmation is a year-long journey for students to explore making a commitment to the church and their Christian faith. At Advent, confirmation is geared for 6th grade students, but students older than 6th grade may choose to participate. There will be an information meeting for students and parents on August 20th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose room of the Education Building, Room E119. Please register your child for confirmation by going to http://advent-umc.org/register-for-confirmation/. Registration ends August 20th. For more information, you may contact Pastor Laura-Allen Kerlin at lauraallen@advent-umc.org.

August 10th - Caregiver Support Group2:00 pm - Room E108 in the Education BuildingThe Greenville Hospital System has coaches for Alzheimer/dementia caregivers! Please join us to learn more about

the REACH (Resources to Enhance Caregiver Health) program. All caregivers are welcome. If your loved one has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Assoc. offers an in-home sitter service at no charge to you.For information, contact Brenda Burnham at 864-238-5071 or bjburnham9@gmail.com

Assistant Director of Student Ministry Position Opening!Advent UMC seeks an Assistant Director of Student Ministry who feels a passion for student ministry and a calling to serve in a student ministry with over 200

students involved through Sunday evening worship and life groups that meet on Sunday and throughout the week.

To view the full job posting, please visit: http://advent-umc.org/about/announcements/

Interested parties should submit a resume and a cover letter to employment@advent-umc.org.

Welcome Guests We are so glad you are here and hope you experience the warmth of both our congregation and God’s love. There are greeters and

ushers at both exits who will gladly answer your questions or guide you around our campus. If this is your first time worshiping with us, please speak with one of our greeters, who has a gift bag for you. It

is our way of saying thank you for worshiping with us today.

Serving Today at 8:30Acolyte Charles BraeunigCrossbearer TBALiturgist Bill HelmstetterUshers Fred Dantzler, Brian Eddy, Steve Mader and Wesley Ruth

Serving Today at 11:15

Acolyte Caroline CharlesCrossbearer Lucy CharlesLiturgist Kami TurnerUshers Walt Johnson, Dave Mathis and Carr Pritchett

Trustee of the Week Fred DantzlerOffering Stewards Chris Plemons and Will AikenParking Assistants Don Plemons, Kyle Vedane, David Bell, and Kurt Walters

July 30, 2017

Traditional Services

Volunteers Needed to Build Homes with Homes of Hope in June, July, August, and September To learn more and to volunteer, please visit: http://advent-umc.org/volunteer-build-homes-hope/

August 19th - Harvest Hope Volunteers NeededAdvent UMC will serve at Harvest Hope on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 9:00 till 11:30 am. The minimum age is 10 years old. You may contact Helen Landmesser at Helenlandmess@gmail.com or 864-386-1720 with questions. Sign-up to volunteer by visiting our website at: http://advent-umc.org/volunteer-harvest-hope-august-19th/.

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Children’s CornerNo Children’s Worship Today at all 3 services. No Children’s Worship on July 30th - August 13th

August 6th - NEW! Rhythms of Grace Worship Service3:00 - 4:00 pm - Multipurpose Room in the

Education Building, Room E119 Come and join us for a new ministry for Advent UMC. Rhythms of Grace is an interactive worship service designed for children with special needs and their families.

August 13th - NEW! Acolyte and Cross Bearer Training and Pizza12:30 pm - Multipurpose Room in the Education Building, Room E119We are adding to this ministry and bringing in some exciting new changes. Come August 13th for Pizza and training. Parents are welcome to attend with their children. All students 2nd grade through High School are invited to attend. Register at http://advent-umc.org/about/announcements.

Registration Now Open for Sunday Morning LifeGroups!Register your child by visiting our website at:http://advent-umc.org/sunday-moring-lifegroups-registration/

Sunday Morning Life Group Training for Teachers and Shepherds on August 13th and August 20th If you are a teacher or a shepherd of a Sunday morning LifeGroup (Sunday School) or you’d like to be, we will be offering a training and gathering time August 13th at 3:00 pm or August 20th at 12:45 pm in the Multipurpose Room of the Education Building, Room E119. Email Anne at anne@advent-umc.org for more details.

Your Advent StaffSenior Pastor.................................................................................... Michael Turner Associate Pastor........................................................................... Laura-Allen KerlinDirector of Student Ministry............................................................... Leigh Randall Director of Children’s Ministry............................................................ Anne Shelton Director of Contemporary Music Ministry............................................ Chad Turner Director of Traditional Music Ministry............................................. Don KirkindollDirector of Facilities and Adult Ministry.............................................. Mark Jordan Director of Communications................................................................ Roxanne BallChurch Accountant.............................................................................. Christi YenserAdministrative Assistant to the Pastors................................................. Jackie Lollis Organist.............................................................................................. Greg CampbellSound Technician...................................................................................... Brian Peck

Student Ministry News

Crescendo Youth Choir Interest MeetingAre you in 6th-12th Grade?Do you like to sing?

Join us today at 12:30 pm in the NEW Music Suite -Room C102 (old youth room in CLC) for a Crescendo Youth Choir Meeting.

We will discuss plans for the coming school year, opportunities to sing, travel and more! NO auditions - anyone can join!