“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.” James A. Cason Senior Pastor Scott Harris Assistant Pastor BILL HATCHER ELECTED TO LEAD SOUTH GEORGIA Congratulations to Bill Hatcher, our church Lay Leader, who was elected by the laity of the South Georgia Conference to lead the delegation from South Georgia to both the General Conference and the Jurisdictional Conference. e General Conference will be held next May in Portland, Oregon, and the Jurisdictional Conference will be held next July at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Dr. Don Adams, a former pastor of Statesboro First UMC, was elected to lead the clergy delegation. PRAYERS FOR CHARLESTON As I write this on ursday, we have all been shocked at the news of the church killing in Charleston, SC. During a Bible study at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, a gunman stood up and killed 9 persons including the pastor. We are all still trying to understand this senseless tragedy and the increased violence that seems to be sweeping our world. I am a part of a group of clergy both black and white who have organized a prayer service to be held at First African Baptist Church (545 Westside Road) at 6:00PM Sunday, June 21. I want to be careful of saying too much right now, but I would like to offer the following thoughts: • is AME Church in Charleston has played an important role in the struggle for human rights. e AME Church split from the mainline Methodist Episcopal Church over the issue of slavery. erefore, they are our Methodist brothers and sisters. • ALL lives matter to the God who created us. • When we discriminate against another human being, our argument is really with God - not that person. • Vengeance belongs to God - not us. • Paul reminds us in I Corinthians 12 that we are all members of the same body. “e foot can’t say that because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body.” • In that same chapter, Paul reminds us that “if one member suffers, we all suffer.” • It might feel like weakness, but I ask us all to weep with all of our brothers and sisters. I believe that God weeps with us. --Pastor Jimmy June 21, 2015 Father’s Day Worship Services: Sunday School: Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms: 8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM Sunday, June 21, 2015 8:30, 9:01 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason “e Making of a Superhero: e Power of Adoption” - Matthew 1:18-21 11:00AM REVIVE - Scott Harris Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, June 14, 2015) Morning Worship: 348 Sunday School: 227 8:30AM: 60 9:01AM: 60 11:00AM: 171 REVIVE: 57 Offering Received: $19,518.70 Preserving God’s House: $2,590.00 Special Offering: VBS Mission Nepal: $700.00
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“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.” James A. Cason Senior PastorScott Harris Assistant Pastor
BILL HATCHER ELECTED TO LEAD SOUTH GEORGIACongratulations to Bill Hatcher, our church Lay Leader, who was elected by the laity of the South Georgia Conference to lead the delegation from South Georgia to both the General Conference and the Jurisdictional Conference. The General Conference will be held next May in Portland, Oregon, and the Jurisdictional Conference will be held next July at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Dr. Don Adams, a former pastor of Statesboro First UMC, was elected to lead the clergy delegation.
PRAYERS FOR CHARLESTONAs I write this on Thursday, we have all been shocked at the news of the church killing in Charleston, SC. During a Bible study at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, a gunman stood up and killed 9 persons including the pastor. We are all still trying to understand this senseless tragedy and the increased violence that seems to be sweeping our world. I am a part of a group of clergy both black and white who have organized a prayer service to be held at First African Baptist Church (545 Westside Road) at 6:00PM Sunday, June 21.
I want to be careful of saying too much right now, but I would like to offer the following thoughts:
• This AME Church in Charleston has played an important role in the struggle for human rights. The AME Church split from the mainline Methodist Episcopal Church over the issue of slavery. Therefore, they are our Methodist brothers and sisters.
• ALL lives matter to the God who created us.• When we discriminate against another human being, our argument is really with
God - not that person. • Vengeance belongs to God - not us.• Paul reminds us in I Corinthians 12 that we are all members of the same body.
“The foot can’t say that because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body.”• In that same chapter, Paul reminds us that “if one member suffers, we all suffer.”• It might feel like weakness, but I ask us all to weep with all of our brothers and
sisters. I believe that God weeps with us.--Pastor Jimmy
Please pray for Jimmy Hood, who is home recovering.
Please pray for Susan Boehner’s father, Ray Parker, who is in Hospice.
Please pray for Earl Dabbs, Sr. who is recovering from a surgery on June 16.
Please pray for George Ann Thigpen who is recovering from surgery in Atlanta.
Please pray for Lisa Crowe, Brenda Forbe’s Niece.
Please pray for Jean Bailey who is at home recovering from surgery.
Statesboro First United Methodist Church
Hear Previous Weeks Sermons Online or On The GoAudio recordings from both Pastor Jimmy and Pastor Scott’s sermons are posted to the church’s website each week. You may listen to them on your computer or download and save them for later. Type http://media.statesborofirst.com into your web browser to listen and download sermon recordings. For a more automatic option, you may subscribe to our podcast (Portable On Demand Broadcast) for free using iTunes. In the iTunes store, search for “Statesboro First UMC” to access their sermons. Once you subscribe to our podcast, sermons can be delivered to your iPod, iPhone, or computer
automatically as soon as we make the recording available.
The Upper Room Daily DevotionalComplimentary copies of the Upper Room daily devotional guide are available in the Gathering Area near the church office. Each day’s reading is designed to share real-life examples of people trying to live faithfully, using the Bible as the basis for
faithful living.
Sunday, July 5, 2015 - Service TimesOn Sunday, July 5, we will have two Services: a combined Contemporary service at 10:00AM and a Traditional Service at 11:00AM. We will still have Kids Worship, but we will not be having Sunday School for children or youth. Adult classes are still welcome to meet if they so choose. There is no 8:30AM service on July 5.
Volunteers for June 21, 2015 (Third Sunday of June)Prayer Warriors: Nancy & Joel Martin Acolytes: Joshua BishopLay Liturgist 8:30: Bryan BurkeLay Liturgist 11:00: Lee Walker8:30 Ushers: Jimmy Hood, Daryl Harrison9:01 Ushers: Linda & Ed Akins, Kasey Harrison, Jason Parker11:00 Ushers: Si Waters, Hughes Williamson, Coley Cassedy, Edwin Hill, David Johnson, Tommie Rushing (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges)Parking Greeter: Anne AllenFront Door Greeters: Peggie Herrington, Pam Smith, Nita WatersMeals on Wheels (June 23): Allison Mager
Youth Ministries News
Our Church Calendar
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Snowbird Summer CampStudents meet at SFUMC at 7:30AM on Monday, June 22. We will leave for Snowbird Summer Camp in North Carolina and stay for a week of amazing
outdoor activities. We’ll return to the Statesboro on Saturday, June 27.
Sunday, June 218:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.9:01AM - 901 Service, FH10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FHMonday, June 227:30AM - Summer Camp, (Offsite)8:00AM - Hugs Emmaus, 2122:30PM - Luke Bible Study, Library7:30PM - REVIVE Band Practice, FHTuesday, June 238:00AM - Morn. Glory Emmaus, Lib.2:00PM - Aldred Small Group, 2136:00PM - AA, 2066:00PM - Alanon, 201Wednesday, June 243:30PM - Faith Girls, (Offsite)3:30PM - God’s Guys, (Offsite)7:00PM - Music Rehearsal, FH7:00PM - Choir Rehearsal, Music Ste.
Thursday, June 256:00PM - Chancel Ringers Prac., HB6:30PM - 901 Practice, FHFriday, June 26Saturday, June 2712:00N - Sanctuary Reserved12:00N - Soup Kitchen, FH & Kitchen
Statesboro First United Methodist Church
No Sunday School on July 5We will NOT have children or youth Sunday school on Sunday, July 5. There will be two worship services only, during this holiday weekend. A Contemporary service will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00AM and a
Traditional Worship service will be held in the sanctuary at 11:00AM.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Children’s Sermon (11:00 Traditional)
Martha RayKids Worship:
9:01: Sarah Akins, Leigh Aaron11:00: Jodie Hendrix, Alecia Wiggins
Statesboro First United Methodist Church101 South Main Street, PO Box 2048
Statesboro, GA 30459Main Church Phone: 912-764-7589 Church Email: [email protected] Cason, Senior Pastor: 912-764-1875 Church Website: www.statesborofirst.comScott Harris, Assistant Pastor: 912-764-1874 Church FAX: 912-764-7638
Children’s Ministries News
Faith Girls & God’s Guys small groups Jump in and join us this summer!
Summer small groups have begun for children in rising 3rd-6th grade. This includes a snack, activity, and Bible study/devotional time. Books are $8 for both groups. It’s not too late to join us!
Both groups meet from 3:30-5:00 on Wednesday afternoons. The boys gather at Glen Oaks Clubhouse, and the girls meet in various places throughout the
summer. Faith Girls will meet this week, June 24, at the home of Jodie Hendrix.
Reminder for Parents:We will NOT have children or youth Sunday school on Sunday, July 5. There will be two worship services only, during this holiday weekend. A contemporary service will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00AM and a traditional service will be held in the sanctuary at 11:00AM. Please
remember to mark your calendar!
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015LITURGICAL COLOR: GREEN
FATHER’S DAY
GATHERINGLIGHTING OF CANDLES
PRELUDE & MEDITATIONI’ll Walk With God
by Brodsky
*CALL TO WORSHIPToday we are grateful for fathers who have given us life and love
We are also grateful for those men and women who have mentored and taught us.God, in His wisdom and love has made all things.
We pray that God would give us wisdom and love to influence and mold others.Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of these days.
*HYMN OF PRAISEHymn #144 This Is My Father’s World
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ Creed #881 Hymnal
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 Hymn #71Glory 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.
*PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE
PROCLAIMING THE VISIONWhy does Statesboro First United Methodist Church exist?
To Glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.
CHILDREN’S SERMON (11:00AM Service)Martha Ray
(Following the Children’s Sermon, children in Pre-K through 4th gradeare invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)
ANTHEM (11:00AM Service)In Every Land Begin the Song
by Joseph Martin
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER
GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGSOFFERTORY PRAYER
8:30am Bryan Burke; 11:00am Lee Walker
OFFERTORYI Cannot Tell
“I cannot tell how all the lands shall worship, but this I know, the skies will thrill with rapture, when the Savior of the world is King.”
*DOXOLOGY Hymn #94Praise 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!
*HYMN OF PREPARATIONHymn #133 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
*SCRIPTURE READINGMatthew 1:18-21
MESSAGE“The Making of a Superhero: The Power of Adoption”
Rev. Jimmy Cason
*HYMN OF COMMITMENTHymn #172 My Jesus I Love Thee
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDEToccata In Classic Style
by Young
*Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service.Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service.We offer our appreciation to Lee Walker for leading the Chancel Choir and to Tommy McMillian for playing the organ in our worship services today. Thank you both for sharing your gifts with Statesboro First United Methodist Church!A children’s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the back of the Sanctuary’s balcony on the second floor.
The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver.
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