“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.” James A. Cason Senior Pastor Scott Harris Assistant Pastor DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL PEACE? In our Simplify series, we are addressing issues that clutter and steal our energy and purpose and drive us away from the life that God desires for us. One such issue that clutters our perspective on life and our relationship with God and others is our relationship with our money. When we talk about being overwhelmed, exhausted, overscheduled and, in this case, overspent, many of us could use a little peace and clarity when it comes to mastering our finances. In order to provide you some relief, we will be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace, led and moderated by Rusty ompson, who has said this 9-week course’s impact was incredible for he and his family. ere is a cost of $95, which covers the extensive course materials. e irony is not lost that a Financial Peace course requires a significant fee, but we hope you will consider this an investment and down payment on your financial future. Please contact Pastor Scott, sharris@statesborofirst.com, to register or for any questions. Sunday, January 25, 2015 8:30 & 11:00AM Traditional - Jimmy Cason “Simplifying Money and Work” - Luke 19:1-10 9:01 & 11:00AM REVIVE Contemporary - Scott Harris “Simplifying Money and Work” - Luke 19:1-10 Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, January 18, 2015) Morning Worship: 483 Sunday School: 295 8:30AM: 45 9:01AM: 103 11:00AM: 230 REVIVE: 105 January 25, 2015 Worship Services: Sunday School: Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms: 8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM Financial Information for this past week will be published in next week’s newsletter. Learn God’s ways of handling money with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University! The average turnaround is $8,000 in just the first three months! Your money. Your story. Your life. EVERYTHING! This changes Classes Begin February 25 • Cost $95 Contact Scott Harris for More Information sharris@statesborofirst.com
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“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.” James A. Cason Senior PastorScott Harris Assistant Pastor
DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL PEACE?In our Simplify series, we are addressing issues that clutter and steal our energy and purpose and drive us away from the life that God desires for us. One such issue that clutters our perspective on life and our relationship with God and others is our relationship with our money. When we talk about being overwhelmed, exhausted, overscheduled and, in this case, overspent, many of us could use a little peace and clarity when it comes to mastering our finances. In order to provide you some relief, we will be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace, led and moderated by Rusty Thompson, who has said this 9-week course’s impact was incredible for he and his family. There is a cost of $95, which covers the extensive course materials. The irony is not lost that a Financial Peace course requires a significant fee, but we hope you will consider this an investment and down payment on your financial future. Please contact Pastor Scott, [email protected], to register or for any questions.
Sunday, January 25, 20158:30 & 11:00AM Traditional - Jimmy Cason“Simplifying Money and Work” - Luke 19:1-10
9:01 & 11:00AM REVIVE Contemporary - Scott Harris“Simplifying Money and Work” - Luke 19:1-10
Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, January 18, 2015)Morning Worship: 483 Sunday School: 295
Christian sympathy and prayers are expressed to Frances Humphrey, upon the death of Frances’ brother in-law, Harry Werner.
Please pray for Jack Mallard who is in Augusta recovering.
The flowers in the Sanctuary on January 25 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of James E. Davis, III by his parents Jim and Janice Davis.
Congratulations to Caroline, Nick & Bess Toussaint for the birth of Bess’ daughter, Mary Grace Toussaint who was born January 19 at 10:04AM.
Statesboro First United Methodist Church
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 to real people trying to live faithfully, using the Bible as the basis for
faithful living.
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.
Connect with the Church OnlineDid you know our church is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and many other social networks online? Follow up to the minute announcements, view pictures and videos, and connect with other members of our church community. Visit our website, www.statesborofirst.com and click on the icons at the top right corner of any page.
Church Lost and FoundIf you are missing any items, please stop by the lost and found in the church office. We have found many pairs of glasses and sunglasses recently.
Jimmy’s Class to Start This WeekJimmy’s Bible Study will resume this Wednesday, January 28 at it’s normally scheduled time.
Confirmation Begins TONIGHTConfirmation for 6th grade and up begins TONIGHT. This is an opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith and our United Methodist heritage. Please remember that Scott will meet with parents at 5:15PM in Room 208 and then with students from 6:45-8:00PM for the first session.
Youth Ministries News
Our Church CalendarSunday, January 258:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.9:01AM - 901 Service, FH10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH5:15:PM - Conf. Parent Mtg., 2086:45PM - Confirmation, 208Monday, January 266:30AM - Breakfast Club, 3068:00AM - Hugs Emmaus, 2122:30PM - Luke Bible Study, Library6:00PM - Church Council, 3068:15PM - REVIVE Band Practice, FHTuesday, January 278:00AM - Morn. Glory Emmaus, Lib.9:30AM - Aldred Small Grp., 2136:00PM - AA, 2066:00PM - Alanon, 201
Surge and Breakfast Club ReturnWe will resume Sunday Night Surge on January 25.
Breakfast Club will resume on January 26We are back into our normal routine for Wednesday Night Small Groups.
Cost for meals at all events is $2.00.
Senior trip to Passion Conference last Sunday
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Children’s Sermon (11:00 Traditional)
Richard SpiersKids Worship:
9:01: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix11:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix
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
Wednesday Night MinistryTimes and Locations for Winter/Spring 2015
Kids JAM 5:15-6:00Music Suite (1st-5th)
Room 200 (Pre-K/Kindergarten)
Elementary Games: 6:25-6:50 (Rm 306)
Elementary Small Groups: 6:50-7:30 in the following classrooms(Parents please pick-up children from these classrooms at the end of the evening.)
Room 209: 1st-3rd grade BOYS small group Room 306: 1st-5th grade GIRLS small groups Room 103: 4th & 5th grade BOYS small group
Volunteers for January 25, 2015 (Fourth Sunday of January)Prayer Warriors: Bill and Marilynn SellersAcolytes: Ashlyn Lanier, AnnaLee Howell8:30 Lay Liturgist: Phyllis Harrison11:00 Lay Liturgist: Jimmy High8:30 Ushers: Ken LeCain & Max Manack9:01 Ushers: Chris & Tonya Bishop, Steve & Peggy Garner11:00 Ushers: Mike Rollins, J.J. Altman, Jack Bailey, Anthony Waters,John Hatcher Wayne Laircey, Russ LanierFront Door / Parking Lot Greeters: Suzan Laircey, Grace Adams Stewart,Jan Moore, Ellen Lanier, Linda Rushing
Wednesday Night Menu - January 28 - 5:30PMRJ’s: Turkey & Dressing, Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Dinner Roll
Meals are $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids 12 and under;$2.00 for PB&J sandwich and chips.
Drinks and desserts are included with all meals.Families of five or more (parents and children) pay a maximum of $24.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015LITURGICAL COLOR: GREEN
GATHERINGLIGHTING OF CANDLES
PRELUDE & MEDITATIONChrist Is Made the Sure Foundation
arr. David Cherwien
*CALL TO WORSHIPEvery good and perfect gift comes from above.
Help us, O God to learn the secret of contentment.Sometimes we will have plenty;
sometimes we may desire what we do not have.Make us content as we acknowledge that our strength comes from you.
*HYMN OF PRAISEHymn #158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ Creed
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)Richard Spiers
(Following the Children’s Sermon, children in Pre-K through 4th gradeare invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)
ANTHEM (11:00AM Service)To God Be the Glory
arr. Mark Hayes
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER
GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGSOFFERTORY PRAYER
8:30am Phyllis Harrison; 11:00am Jimmy High
OFFERTORY (8:30AM Service)Cantilena
by Franklin Ashdown
*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 #534 Be Still, My Soul
*SCRIPTURE READINGLuke 19:1-10
MESSAGE“Simplifying Money and Work”
Rev. Jimmy Cason
*HYMN OF COMMITMENTHymn #557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDEFanfare
by Andrew Wright
*Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service.Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service.Children’s bulletins with Bible puzzles and activities are available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and in the back of the Sanctuary’s balcony on the second floor.The Nursery is available for infants and toddlers and other children under the age of 4 as of September 1, 2014. It’s located on the first floor near the elevator.Protected under the following Christian Copyright Licensing International licenses:CCL1032344, CRL050476, CSPL037138
