Children’s Ministries d Meredith Bond, [email protected]Meet and Greet with Meredith: During the Sunday school hour on Sept. 15, parents and anyone else interested are invited to join Children’s Ministries Director Meredith Bond in Hughes Hall for a meet and greet with a Q&A time. Children’s Ministry registration: You can now register your child (two-year-olds through fiſth grade) for the 2019-2020 year at annandalechurch.com/childrensreg. Paper registration forms will be available at the Sept. 8 kickoff. Sunday school teachers needed: Currently, we are looking for individuals who are interested in serving either on our substitute teacher list or with the 2-4 year olds . Contact Meredith Bond for details or to volunteer. Children’s Church: Join us in Hughes Hall aſter the children’s sermon for a fun children’s worship. Sign up to help at annandalechurch.com/cmvolunteers . Starting on Sept. 8, Children’s Church will meet during the 11 a.m. service only. Ever thought about singing with our choir? Join us for an Adult Choir Open House on Sept. 11 at 7:15 p.m. It’s a “no-pressure” opportunity to check us out! We’ll have some time for fellowship and then have a brief rehearsal. We would love to have the choir room full as we begin this new season! Adults provide music for the 11 a.m. worship service, and we always welcome new members, college age and above. (High school seniors may be allowed to participate with director approval). Rehearsals are every Wednesday, 7:15–8:45 p.m. For details, contact Pat Vaughn, [email protected] or 703-256-8330. Meet and Greet with the Children’s Director: During the Sunday school hour on Sept. 15, parents and anyone else interested are invited to join Meredith Bond in Hughes Hall for a meet and greet with a Q&A time. Next Sunday is our fall kickoff! We’ll resume our regular worship schedule at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with a special guest preacher, David Zahl. David is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do About It. Sunday school classes kick off with orientation and registration for children and youth. ere will be lots of fun outdoor activities behind the church from noon to 2 p.m.! We’ll have two food trucks where you can purchase lunch (New Gourmet Delight and Soul Wingz), a moon bounce with slide, cotton candy, a bubble station, a mission table and more. (Please bring gently used children’s clothing and shoes to donate to our Mission Center). From 4–7 p.m., there will be a dodgeball tournament for the youth. Don’t miss the learning and fun! Note: Next Sunday, the upper parking lot behind the church will be closed for the fall kickoff. You may park in the lower back parking area (accessible from Evergreen Lane), or in front of the church and along the access road to the Little White Church. Welcome to Annandale United Methodist Church! 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003 September 1, 2019 Thank you for joining us for worship today! Come to Wright Hall after the service for fellowship and refreshments, and feel free to take this leaflet home for a friend. Rev. Jason Micheli, [email protected]Special combined Sunday School on Sept. 8: Join us next Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Hughes Hall for a discussion with and message from guest preacher David Zahl, on our changing religious culture and his new book, Seculosity. Faith in Life class studying Adam Hamilton: Co-led by Harry Day, Fred Carns and Troy Klingler, the Faith in Life class meets in Room 303. is fall, the class will continue with a study using Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today. e class will be studying Section Two: Making Sense of the Bible’s Challenging Passages. AUMC YOUTH 6th-12th Grade; Leader: Rev. Peter Kwon, [email protected]e AUMC tutoring program begins its seventh year on Sept. 11 at our Mission Center (7901 Heritage Drive). Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors, readers and snack coordinators, and provide administrative assistance. Tutoring is on Wednesdays in the Mission Center fellowship hall, 3:45–5:45 p.m. We provide homework assistance to students in grades 1–9. We also need people who enjoy being read to by students. To volunteer, contact Jerry Beyer at 703-399-1395. Dodgeball tournament next Sunday, 4-7 p.m.! Get your arm rockets ready! ere will be 6-8 churches participating in this event in Wright Hall. We will also have pizza, video games, foosball and other fun activities. We need Sunday school teachers! Contact Peter for details. Youth Ministry Orientation Night: Sept. 15, 5 p.m. in the Media Center. We will go over major events, finance, and ways you can help the ministry! We plan to stream the meeting, but in-person attendees can enjoy delicious food, courtesy of Brenda Poole. Contact Peter if you’d like to help Brenda with food. Flowers on the altar and congratulations have been moved to the back page of the worship bulletin with the prayer list.
Meet and Greet with Meredith: During the Sunday school hour on Sept. 15, parents and anyone else interested are invited to join Children’s Ministries Director Meredith Bond in Hughes Hall for a meet and greet with a Q&A time.
Children’s Ministry registration: You can now register your child (two-year-olds through fifth grade) for the 2019-2020 year at annandalechurch.com/childrensreg. Paper registration forms will be available at the Sept. 8 kickoff.
Sunday school teachers needed: Currently, we are looking for individuals who are interested in serving either on our substitute teacher list or with the 2-4 year olds . Contact Meredith Bond for details or to volunteer.
Children’s Church: Join us in Hughes Hall after the children’s sermon for a fun children’s worship. Sign up to help at annandalechurch.com/cmvolunteers . Starting on Sept. 8, Children’s Church will meet during the 11 a.m. service only.
Ever thought about singing with our choir? Join us for an Adult Choir Open House on Sept. 11 at 7:15 p.m. It’s a “no-pressure” opportunity to check us out! We’ll have some time for fellowship and then have a brief rehearsal. We would love to have the choir room full as we begin this new season! Adults provide music for the 11 a.m. worship service, and we always welcome new members, college age and above. (High school seniors may be allowed to participate with director approval). Rehearsals are every Wednesday, 7:15–8:45 p.m. For details, contact Pat Vaughn, [email protected] or 703-256-8330.
Meet and Greet with the Children’s Director: During the Sunday school hour on Sept. 15, parents and anyone else interested are invited to join Meredith Bond in Hughes Hall for a meet and greet with a Q&A time.
Next Sunday is our fall kickoff! We’ll resume our regular worship schedule at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with a special guest preacher, David Zahl. David is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do About It. Sunday school classes kick off with orientation and registration for children and youth. There will be lots of fun outdoor activities behind the church from noon to 2 p.m.! We’ll have two food trucks where you can purchase lunch (New Gourmet Delight and Soul Wingz), a moon bounce with slide, cotton candy, a bubble station, a mission table and more. (Please bring gently used children’s clothing and shoes to donate to our Mission Center). From 4–7 p.m., there will be a dodgeball tournament for the youth. Don’t miss the learning and fun!
Note: Next Sunday, the upper parking lot behind the church will be closed for the fall kickoff. You may park in the lower back parking area (accessible from Evergreen Lane), or in front of the church and along the access road to the Little White Church.
Welcome to Annandale United Methodist Church!6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003
September 1, 2019
Thank you for joining us for worship today! Come to Wright Hall after the service for fellowship and refreshments, and feel free to take this leaflet home for a friend.
Special combined Sunday School on Sept. 8: Join us next Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Hughes Hall for a discussion with and message from guest preacher David Zahl, on our changing religious culture and his new book, Seculosity.
Faith in Life class studying Adam Hamilton: Co-led by Harry Day, Fred Carns and Troy Klingler, the Faith in Life class meets in Room 303. This fall, the class will continue with a study using Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today. The class will be studying Section Two: Making Sense of the Bible’s Challenging Passages.
AUMC YOUTH6th-12th Grade; Leader: Rev. Peter Kwon, [email protected]
The AUMC tutoring program begins its seventh year on Sept. 11 at our Mission Center (7901 Heritage Drive). Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors, readers and snack coordinators, and provide administrative assistance. Tutoring is on Wednesdays in the Mission Center fellowship hall, 3:45–5:45 p.m. We provide homework assistance to students in grades 1–9. We also need people who enjoy being read to by students. To volunteer, contact Jerry Beyer at 703-399-1395.
Dodgeball tournament next Sunday, 4-7 p.m.! Get your arm rockets ready! There will be 6-8 churches participating in this event in Wright Hall. We will
also have pizza, video games, foosball and other fun activities.
We need Sunday school teachers! Contact Peter for details.
Youth Ministry Orientation Night: Sept. 15, 5 p.m. in the Media Center. We will go over major events, finance, and ways you can help the ministry! We
plan to stream the meeting, but in-person attendees can enjoy delicious food, courtesy of Brenda Poole. Contact Peter if you’d like to help Brenda with food.
Flowers on the altar and congratulations have been moved to the back page of the worship bulletin with the prayer list.
Burnett Thompson and Friends in concert Sept. 15: Join Burnett Thompson on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. in the AUMC sanctuary for Reformation: The Age of Mayhem – Songs of the Mid-16th Century. Burnett has arranged Reformation music for a jazz ensemble, so this will be a unique and entertaining afternoon. The event is open to the public, and no tickets are required. Burnett is the son of long-time AUMC members Burnett and Ramona Thompson. He is an accomplished pianist, composer and music educator who has performed at venues around the world.
Annual Charge Conference, Sept. 19: Our annual business meeting is Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in Hughes Hall. The meeting will be led by District Superintendent Jeff Mickle and include reports from various ministry areas, finance and trustees. All are welcome to attend.
Hypothermia Yard Sale, Sept. 21: There are three ways you can help with our annual yard sale to benefit our hypothermia ministry: 1) Donate your gently used items, 2) volunteer to help with the sale and 3) stop by and shop! The sale will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., in front of the church. Drop off your donations at Hughes Hall, noon–8 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 20. Items that can be donated include clothing, household goods, kitchen items, small furniture, Christmas items, books, CDs and videos. For more information, contact Teresa Beyer at [email protected].
Additional volunteers are needed for the Caring Ministries Visitation Team to provide care, warmth and concern with personal visits to members who are homebound in their own home, in a retirement or nursing home, or are being treated for/recovering from a major illness or surgery. Visitation Team members make the visits in pairs, usually once a month or less depending on the number of volunteers who sign up. Training is provided. The Caring Ministries program supplements and coordinates with the pastors and those who provide in-home communion, prayer shawls, baby bonnets, flower ministry and Stephen ministry. To volunteer, contact Barbara Gordon, Caring Ministries Coordinator, at [email protected].
Books, books, books! If you have extra books taking up space around the house, consider donating them for the United Methodist Men’s Book Fair, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Hughes Hall. You can
leave books at the church in the wooden bin under the coatrack. Or drop books off on Sept. 20 inside the front doors of the church on the left side. Contact Jerry Beyer at 703-399-1395 for more information and to help.
The AUMC Weekday Preschool and Early Learning Programs are accepting students for the 2019-2020 school year. Both programs are part-time and run from September through early June. Our early childhood programs are all state-licensed and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. For more information, call 703-256-1100 for the Weekday Preschool and 703-256-8667 for the Early Learning Program. Or visit www.annandalechurch.com.
Poe after-school program: Do you like to bake? Serve children? Are you available once a month? We’re looking for volunteers to assist with our Poe food ministry, October through May. We have four teams, and each team serves one Tuesday per month. We also need volunteers to bake cookies and prep food. For more information, contact Sheila Kyer at [email protected] or 703-981-6080. This is a wonderful mission, and it’s right in our community!
The Jesus Story Year, 2019–2020
Our sermons for the remainder of 2019 and into 2020 will focus on the story of Jesus. In “Walking Backwards from Emmaus: Jesus in the Old Testament,” we’ll begin with the creation story and work our way through
the prophets to learn how the Old Testament witnesses to Christ. Starting in January, we’ll walk forwards from Emmaus, exploring how
the gospels and epistles testify to the king who calls us as his particular people in the world.
Sept. 8 – Christ at Creation (David Zahl, guest preacher)Sept. 15 – Christ and AdamSept. 22 – Christ and Noah
Sept. 29 – Christ and Abraham’s SonOct. 6 – Christ and the Rejected
Oct. 13 – Christ and the BetrayedOct. 20 – Christ and the LawOct. 27 – Christ and David
“Life’s Healthy Choices” small group study: AUMC is launching a 10-week Sunday evening small group study, “Life’s Healthy Choices,” beginning Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in Hughes Hall. The study uses Celebrate Recovery’s eight principles, which are based on the Beatitudes. It is an approach to bringing into your life the transformative and healing power of Jesus Christ, God the Father and the Holy Spirit and freeing yourself from hurts, hang-ups and harmful habits. Harry Day, Teresa Beyer, Jerry Bruce and Fred Carns will be the hosts for the meetings, which will typically last 1-½–2 hours. At the orientation meeting on Sept. 8, participants will receive study materials (covered by a $30 fee), view a video for the first study session on Sept. 15, and break into women’s and men’s small groups. Contact Harry Day, 703 298-0972 or [email protected], or Teresa Beyer, 301-221-8321 or [email protected], for details. Small group sizes are limited, so please let us know of your interest ASAP.
Disaster response? We have a team for
that. Have you ever wondered how you
might help those in need after a tornado or hurricane? Join AUMC’s Disaster Response Team, comprised of members trained by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to help clean up disaster sites once they are secured. If you are interested in being a part of the team (which requires a day of training), contact Jay Morris, [email protected]. We are also looking for a team coordinator to organize and recruit new members, maintain our inventory of equipment and serve as the point of contact with the United Methodist Church’s disaster response liaison.
Flowers on the Altar are offered to the Glory of God and in honor of his brother by Rocky Speake.
Flowers on the Altar are offered to the Glory of God and in memory of Millie Jones, their mother and grandmother, by Cyndi and Chris Jones.
Annandale United Methodist ChurchSeptember 1, 2019, 10:30 a.m.
Prayers for our friends and family outside AUMC:Ruth Nabbie, mother of Jaie Brown Bessie Pennington, mother of Rita Witkowski Pastor Kim, pastor of Good SpoonFrank Swahl, cousin of Betsy Clevenger Rita Volp, sister of Barbara PearsonJack Shubert, brother-in-law of John Morris Fran Keen, mother of Molly WilmarthGlenn Cox and Casey Cox, cousins of Charles Cox Kevin, friend of Rita WitkowskiEspinoza family, friends of Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh Jim Bizer, father of Mike BizerMakiya Morgan and family, friends of Jessica Scheible Alex and Kelly ChapmanKathy Kirk, sister-in-law of Dennis Kirk Maria Schwartz, sister of Teresa BeyerPhil McConville, brother of Jim McConville Fran Fluharty, sister of Rita WitkowskiLaura McConville, sister-in-law of Jim McConville Justin, friend of Michele EarhartHenrique Albertani, father-in-law of Bevin Albertani Gary SherwoodJacqueline Wilson, friend of Sandra Chase Betty Owen, friend of Sandra Chase Eve Moscowitz, friend of Marie Cavanagh Laverne Baker, friend of Melissa PlewesAndy Reilly, grandson of Pat and Gary Sherfey Marta Vigil, friend of Melissa PlewesSylvia Hardewig, sister of Winnie Tegge Clarice Karter, friend of Jane UnderhillSheryl Blunt, friend of Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh Emily Smith, aunt of John HoustonRobert Elder, friend of Marcia Twomey Emma Twyman, mother of Pam AdamsJoan Fontz, mother-in-law of Bill Pemberton Scotty Vice, friend of Rocky SpeakeMatt McConville, brother of Jim McConville James Jenkins, friend of Charles CoxRobert Black, father of Jeanie FitzGibbon Joanie Millan, daughter of Elaine Hiner
Contact Dottie Rogerson, [email protected] or 703-256-8330 ext. 112, to add someone to our prayer list. Names will be removed after three weeks so we have
room for everyone; let us know if you would like to keep a name on longer.
Please give prayers for faithfully responding to God’s guidance to our Way Forward Task Group, our congregation and the global United Methodist Church.
Prayers for our membersCharlene SellnerBecky FornarisJohn Thomas
Julie MontgomeryCharlotte SellCora Russell
August McCarthyLinda LandSue Meekins
Stephanie LipsTina Svenson
Mary Ruth Stacy
Sue PlucknettJoan Oliver
Ramona Thompson
Congratulations to Roy and Sherry Bailey who celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary Sept. 3.
Thank you for joining us at AUMC! Please fill out the pew pad and pass it on.
The Gathering “You are Holy (Prince of Peace)” - Praise Band
Call to Worship Leader: O gracious Light, People: pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,Leader: O Jesus Christ, People: holy and blessed! Leader: Now as we come to the rising of the sun, and our eyes behold the morning light, we sing thy praises, People: O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Leader: Thou art worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices, O Son of God, O Giver of life,All: and to be glorified thoughout the world.
Opening PrayerLord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Announcements
Thanksgiving Through Our Offering “Thank You, Lord” - Jernigan; Praise Band
Flowers on the Altar are offered to the Glory of God and in honor of his brother by Rocky Speake.
Flowers on the Altar are offered to the Glory of God and in memory of Millie Jones, their mother and grandmother, by Cyndi and Chris Jones.
Summer Sunday Worship September 1, 2019, 10:30 a.m. Doxology
Hymnal #95
Children’s SermonInvitation to Children’s Church
Scripture ReadingLuke 24:13-27 - Sandra Chase
Anthem“You Say” - Daigle, Ingram and Mabury;
Alisha Anzengruber, solo
Sermon“It’s All Christophany” - Rev. Jason Micheli
Response to the Spoken Word“Lord, Let Us Hear” - On Screens
Lord, let us hear what the Spirit is saying,The Spirit is saying to the church.
Give us one heart, give us one mind,Give us one purpose in love.
Communion: Sung Responses - The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2257Communion Music: “Taste and See” - The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2247
“Fill My Cup, Lord” - Hymnal #641“Bread of the World” - Hymnal #624
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed - Hymnal #880
Closing Hymn“Revelation Song” - On Screens
Benediction
Going ForthInvite your pew neighbor to join us in Wright Hall for fellowship hour.
