Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church The Order for the Worship of God Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 17, 2017 WE GATHER The Gathering Music Medley of Sacred Songs Ms. June Dunaphant Arr. J. Dunaphant The Prelude “Theme and Variation in F Major” Mrs. Julia Rice By L.V. Beethoven The Call to Worship “Lift Thine Eyes” Vocal Ensemble (from “Elijah”) By F. Mendellsohn The Welcome and Announcements Dr. Tommy Green and Mr. Wally Rice *The Opening Hymn “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” UMH No. 117 *The Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed Mr. Rice 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. *The Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” UMH No. 71 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. The Call to Prayer “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” The Chancel Choir Arr. H. Lemmel The Pastoral Prayer Mr. Rice 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.
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Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church The Order for the Worship of God Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
September 17, 2017
WE GATHER
The Gathering Music Medley of Sacred Songs Ms. June Dunaphant Arr. J. Dunaphant The Prelude “Theme and Variation in F Major” Mrs. Julia Rice By L.V. Beethoven
The Call to Worship “Lift Thine Eyes” Vocal Ensemble (from “Elijah”) By F. Mendellsohn The Welcome and Announcements Dr. Tommy Green and Mr. Wally Rice *The Opening Hymn “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” UMH No. 117
*The Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed Mr. Rice 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.
*The Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” UMH No. 71 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.
The Call to Prayer “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” The Chancel Choir Arr. H. Lemmel
The Pastoral Prayer Mr. Rice
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.
WE HEAR GOD’S CALL
The Children’s Message Dr. Green (Children Age 3 years - Kindergarten may go to Children’s Church at this time.)
The Offertory Prayer Mr. Rice
The Offertory “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Ms. Natalie Rogers, Soloist By R. Rodgers and O. Hammerstein
*Bringing Forth our Gifts to God 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.
The Anthem “I Will Sing Praise” The Chancel Choir By J. Martin *The Reading of the Scripture Isaiah 55:8-9 (NRSV) Mr. Stephen Compton
8For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Reader: The Word of God for the people of God, Congregation: Thanks be to God.
The Sermon “The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways” Dr. Green
WE RESPOND
*The Hymn of Invitation “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” UMH No. 348 (Stanzas one and four)
(If you’d like to make Haygood UMC your church home, please come forward so we can welcome you.)
*The Benediction Dr. Green
*The Benediction Response “Go Now in Peace” The Chancel Choir By D. Besig and N. Price
*The Postlude Reprise On: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” Ms. Dunaphant By L. Watts and W. Croft Mrs. Rice
Ushers - Rob Hogan, Linda Booker, Alison LeBreton, Kevin McGlynn, Jack Welch, David Wood Sound - Sebastian Holt
Haygood Prayer Ministry
Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers
Church Family – Lori Smith, Linda Kahrs, the family of Pat Vincent, Kristal Kaiser, Virginia Cooper, Sheila Bookout and family, John Taylor, Craig Bruckman, Tracy Moore, Claire Parker, Dr. Allen Ecker, Elise Livius, John Spickerman, Gloria and Johnny Dooley, Joan Dale, Phyllis Mitchell, Carol and Charles Livingston, Sherry Gossett, Betty Hanzlick, Sue Bath, Mary Smith, Harriet Bishop, Kay Humphries, Mark Dunaphant, Beverly Wilkinson.
Extended Family – Fran Threatt (Shannon Sullivan’s mother), the family of Karson Beaty (Jeff and Leigh Walker's daughter), George Bevels (Jeremy Bevels’ father), Jim Leffler (Matt Goodman’s grandfather), the family of Kevin Scollard, Bob Fountain, (June Dunaphant’s friend), Ronnie Rose (June Dunaphant’s friend), the family of Harold Edwin Bailey, Sr. (Edlene Bailey’s father-in-law), the family of Nicolas Vale (Jeff Vale’s father), Pam Adams (Belinda Allen’s friend), David Reeves and family (Rob and Amy Hogan’s friend), Mika Motes (Linda Booker’s friend), Crister Joe McIntire (Craig Bruckman’s cousin), Pat Kees, Lan Vo-Green (Craig Bruckman’s friend), Jill Stewart (Belinda Allen’s friend), Janet Welch (Jack Welch’s mother), Clara Cruz, Connie Carros (Anne Taylor’s father-in-law), Matt Norris (Butch and Florence Norris’ son), Joe and Libby Coleman (Sandy Hennessy’s parents), Susie Duncan (Anne Dukes’ friend), Betty Hatcher (Jimmy Hatcher’s mother), Bob Wheeler (Jim and Nona Bell's friend), Cecil Dean (Carol Hatcher's father), Greg Germani (David Wood's friend), James Rowe, Hugh Greene, Anne Long Key (Anne Dukes' friend), those serving in our armed services.
Welcome to Haygood!
Haygood Nursery - A nursery is provided for all children
ages 6 weeks - 2 years old during Sunday School and
Worship. To locate the nursery, exit through the front doors
of the sanctuary, turn left and go through the double doors at
the end of the hall. The nursery is the last door on the right.
Children’s Worship Kits - Children’s worship kits for
ages 3-6 and 7-12 are available in baskets located in the
Narthex and the Main Hallway.
Children’s Church - Following the Children’s Message in worship, children ages 3 - Kindergarten are
invited to Children’s Church where they will learn Bible Stories through crafts, games and music.
~ Announcements for September 17, 2017 ~
Children’s and Family Ministry
Rise Against Hunger—Feed the Hungry Event Next Saturday, September 23rd!
Missions Ministry
Support Intown Collaborative Ministries Food Pantry!
Now Collecting Cleaning Kit/Flood Bucket Donations!
This past March, Haygood and this community came together to feed the hungry. Your generosity through donations and
volunteer time allowed us to pack over 10,000 meals that fed over 60,000 people in need.
On Saturday, September 23rd, from 10am-Noon, we will have another feed the hungry packing event in the gym. Our goal is to raise $5,825 and to have 90 adults and kids volunteer. You can sign-up by visiting: http://tinyurl.com/yc8l63ja or
clicking the Rise Against Hunger banner on www.haygoodumc.org. For more information about
Rise Against Hunger please see Ashley Brookins.
Friends, we are now collecting cleaning kit/flood bucket donations. Every year Haygood comes together to support UMCOR—the United Methodist Committee on Relief—by collecting supplies that support individuals and families that have been impacted by natural disasters or other life changing events. With the recent damage from Hurricane Harvey and the impending danger of Hurricane Irma, your donations are needed. Each week we will ask for specific donations; however, feel free to donate any items included on the UMCOR donation list in your bulletin. Thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions please contact Wally Rice, [email protected].
This Week’s Donation Focus Item
Liquid laundry detergent (one 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottles only)
Work gloves (cotton or leather)
Insect repellent spray (6-14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover
Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to Intown. Intown Food Bank’s new location is at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church on Ponce de Leon Ave. Haygood is specifically asked to provide juice, soup (canned or dried) and snacks, but all nonperishable items are
welcome. Also, plastic grocery bags are needed. Please place them in the collection bins in the Gym Lobby. Thanks for your support!
Please see the full list of items that can be donated for the Cleaning Kit/Flood Buckets on the next page.
Full List of Flood Bucket/Cleaning Kit Donation Items
~ Announcements for September 17, 2017 ~
Missions Ministry
Wednesday Night Suppers are Super in September!
Combined Adult Sunday School Going on Now!
~ Announcements for September 17, 2017 ~
Haygood’s Wednesday Night Suppers resume in September, from 5:30-6:30pm, in the Ecker Fellowship Hall. They will continue every Wednesday thru December 06, 2017, except for October 11 (APS Fall Break) and November 22 (Thanksgiving Week).
Please make a reservation on our website, www.haygoodumc.org/Wednesday-Nights. The cost for Supper is: $10/Adult, $5/Child, and $30/Family Maximum. Please make your reservations online by 11:00 a.m. the day before (Tuesday). You can make your payment by check or credit card on Wednesday Night. For more information please see Wally Rice.
September’s Menu:
Sept. 20 – Creamy Tuscan Chicken over orzo pasta, vegetables, fresh fruit, salad, Italian bread and tasty treats for dessert. Child’s menu: Chicken Alfredo pasta.
Sept. 27 – Pulled BBQ Pork on a bun, confetti corn, fresh fruit, salad, coleslaw and tasty treats for dessert. Child’s menu: Same. This Week’s Wednesday Night Schedule: 5:15-5:45pm – Joy Jammers (Grades 1-5) and Cherub Choir (Ages 4 and 5)
Edge will have pizza ($5/child), and then have a program and recreation.
6:15-7:00pm – Handbell Choir rehearsals.
6:15-7:15pm – Discover Club (3 yrs – 3rd grade) will gather in the Fellowship Hall and go to the Gym.
6:15-7:15pm – Haygood Youth mid-week Bible Study in Taylor’s office.
7:15-8:15pm – Chancel Choir rehearsal.
Friends, are you looking for a place to connect on Sunday mornings with other adults? Look no further! Starting this week, a combined Adult Sunday School will meet in Room 105, the Fellowship Classroom, at 10am. This is a great opportunity for adults of all ages to fellowship and participate in Sunday school. Remember to stop by a little early to grab some donuts and coffee before the class begins. The donuts and cof-fee are set-up in the gym, outside the classroom. For more information, please contact Wally Rice.
Opportunities for You to Get Involved
Introducing a New Haygood Circle for Moms of Young Children
Scripture Readers Needed for Sunday Worship! Sign Up Today!
Music Ministry
Do Your Love Music? Do You Love to Sing? Consider Joining Music Ministry!
~ Announcements for September 17, 2017 ~
Are you a mom with young children? Would you like to join a group of other Haygood women in a similar place in life? Please join us for a new Haygood Circle open to all moms of young children. We will meet the second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. Please email Sara Reed([email protected]) if you would like to join and you will be added to our listserv - "Hay You're a Good Mom!" Future meetings: October 12, November 9, December 14 and so on. The location of meetings will rotate as will the discussion topics. We hope you will join us!
Every Sunday, we will be looking for readers, who will assist in worship by
reading the weekly scripture reading, before the sermon. If you would like to participate
and serve, please sign-up by emailing [email protected] or calling the
church office at 04-872-9613.
Friends, Haygood’s Music Ministry is looking for anyone that has a love for music or loves to sing! We have a number of ways for you to get involved in the Music Ministry here at Haygood. Whether you are a little one or adult, there is a place for you! No experience is required, just a love for music! Be sure to come to one of the weekly rehearsals or see Tim Spraggins for more information regarding the Music Ministry! We look forward to welcoming you!
Wednesday Night Music Rehearsal Schedule: 5:15-5:45pm—JOY JAMMERS (Grades 1-5) 5:15-5:45pm—CHERUB CHOIR (Ages 4 & 5) 6:15-7:00pm—HANDBELL CHOIR 7:15-8:15pm—CHANCEL CHOIR
Attention Parents of Joy Jammers or children in the Cherub Choir: Please email Ashley Brookins ([email protected]) and / or Tim Spraggins ([email protected]) to request an escort for your children from the CDC, Pre-School, etc. to choir rehearsal.
What: Church Council-Called Meeting When: Sunday, Oct. 1, Noon (immediately after the worship service) Where: Front pews of the sanctuary after worship service
We have learned that our Charge Conference will be Oct. 8. Therefore, our Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development during the remainder of September to recruit and guide our 2018 church leaders. Dr. Tommy Green is chair of that committee.
Church Council is required to approve the work of the Nominations Committee. The Oct. 1 meeting will be short and does not supersede our last regular meeting of the year on Nov. 6. For more information or questions please contact Sarah Fedota, Administrative Council Chair, ([email protected]) or Matt Goodman ([email protected]).
