We extend our Christian love and sympathy to: Cindy Owens & family in the death of her uncle, Jerry Taylor. The mission of Hartwell First United Methodist Church is to be a community of faith through which all persons can come to know Jesus Christ, accept His saving grace, and become faithful disciples, witnessing to God’s love in the world. Unified Budget Building Fund Received 1/31/16…......$ 14 ,496 Receipts for 2016…………..….....$ 3,365 Received to Date…….$ 82,118 Principal Loan Amt. 12/31/15.....$ 211,491 Needed to Date …..…$ 73,890 Paid in January 2016…................$ 2,545 Worship Leaders Pastor: Dr. R. Allen Stewart Choir Director: Lynne Glasco Piano: Fran Heard Organ: Bruce Herring Contemporary Worship: Justin Barrow Aendance Last Week 9:00am—76 ~ 10:00am—158 ~ 11:00am—135 Today: Worship 9, 10, 11am This Week: Monday, February 8 Tuesday, February 9 12 Noon Kinghorn Circle-Gym 10am/6pm Bible Study-Lib 5:00pm Bible Study Thursday, February 11 Wednesday, February 10 7:00am Men’s Prayer-Bojangles 1:00pm Prayer Group-Lib 8:00am Men’s Prayer-Bojangles 5:15pm Wed. Night Supper-FH Menu-Annual Pancake Supper No reservations necessary. No charge for supper but donations will be accepted. 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary A special service of Holy communion and the Imposition of Ashes Coming Up: Men’s Breakfast will be next Sunday at 7:30am in the FH. The men will be honoring the Hartwell Police & the Hart Co. Sher- riff’s Department. HPD Chief Anthony “AD” Davis will be the speaker. Everyone is invited to aend. Cancer Support Group meeting this month has been changed to Thurs., Feb 18th at 7pm in the church library. It is open to everyone in the community. H.I.M Hart Interdenominational Ministries is teaming with Zaxby’s for their Fundraiser Night on Monday, February 8th from 5-8pm. A portion of the proceeds during that time will be given to H.I.M. Come eat & help support our community! Fitness Class is being offered in the gym by Coach Joby Scroggs. It meets on Monday & Thursday mornings from 9:30- 10:30 am. Contact Joby if you are interested in joining. Hand Sanitizers have been placed around the church for your convenience and use. Hartwell First United Methodist Church 200 East Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643 www.hartwellfumc.com 706-376-3164 Dr. R. Allen Stewart, Sr. Pastor February 7, 2016 Our Prayer Ministry Darrell Campbell, Jimmy Jackson, Jackie Summerville, Kyla Turner, Ed Weaver, Renee Curry, Annee Johnson, Jim Dennis, Cheryl Haler, Liliane Chapman, Stephen Ministry, Unspoken Request Extended Prayer Needs: Robin Parsons, Alice Hanson & Rakhi McNeil—Son, Sister & Friend of Ann & Richard Parsons; Jim Carter—Son of Mary Carter; Danny Pickens—Son of Debbie Gibson; Alicia Galphin—Daughter-in-law of Jane & Chet Womack; Katherine Cumming—Daughter of Woody & Beth Mahews; Nancy Worsham—Sister of Sara Powell; Geneva Adams, Jackie Deaver; Mary Deaver; Gladys Niland—Mother & Aunts of Cindy Smith; Sonja Westbrook—Friend of Louise Smith Other Prayer Needs: Pete Porterfield—Friend of Steve Livesay; Harold Huggins—Cousin of Jim Huggins; Lee Barton; Lynne Reid Burden—Relative of Connie Thrift; Julia Hudson Williams—Friend of Beverly Brown; Teresa Toney Clubb—Friend of Cheryl Haler; Larry Murphy—Brother-in law of Sherrie Whitmire; Pat McCollum Hart Care—Marjorie Banister (Rm 312); Mary Ann Thrasher; Doris Pease (Rm 206); Bey LeCroy; Tom Manter (Rm 113) Hartwell Health Care Ctr—Amy Phillips (Rm 136); Mildred Holland (Rm 101); Jimmy Bagwell (Rm 128A); Lavell Steadwell (Rm 104A); Gerry Sweeney (Rm 105B) Brookdale—Charles & Bey Spencer; Carol Dennis; Sara Winn The Gables—Mary Lou Mewborn Homebound—Kathryn Frye; Nell Caldwell; Sandra Stallings; Jean Condict Church Family in Military—Ben DeWi—Son of Lynne Adams; Karl Lindquist—Son of Bob & Norma Lindquist; Josh Black— Brother of Joel Black; Sonny Chavis & Ma Chavis—Grandsons of Charlie Higgins; Eli Grizzle—Son of Rhonda Grizzle; Alex Garner—Daughter of Jeff Garner; Heather S. Hauck & Andrew Stephenson—Grandchildren of Barbara & Ed Weaver; Caroline Milligan—Granddaughter of Tom & Martha Warren; Chris David—Son of Dale & Cindie David; Nicholas Glenn; Jesse Crawford—Grandson of Woody Mahews Children’s Director Position.: HFUMC is currently taking applications for the position of Children’s Director. Applications must be picked up in person at the church office Mon.-Thurs. 10am-3pm. The deadline for applications to be returned is Feb 29th.
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We extend our Christian love and sympathy to: Cindy Owens &
family in the death of her uncle, Jerry Taylor.
The mission of Hartwell First United Methodist Church is to be a community of faith through which all persons can come to know Jesus Christ, accept His saving grace, and become faithful disciples, witnessing to God’s love in the world.
Unified Budget Building Fund
Received 1/31/16…......$ 14 ,496 Receipts for 2016…………..….....$ 3,365
Received to Date…….$ 82,118 Principal Loan Amt. 12/31/15.....$ 211,491
Needed to Date …..…$ 73,890 Paid in January 2016…................$ 2,545
Worship Leaders
Pastor: Dr. R. Allen Stewart Choir Director: Lynne Glasco
Menu-Annual Pancake Supper No reservations necessary. No charge for
supper but donations will be accepted.
6:00pm Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary
A special service of Holy communion and the Imposition of Ashes
Coming Up:
Men’s Breakfast will be next Sunday at 7:30am in the FH. The
men will be honoring the Hartwell Police & the Hart Co. Sher-
riff’s Department. HPD Chief Anthony “AD” Davis will be the
speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.
Cancer Support Group meeting this month has been changed
to Thurs., Feb 18th at 7pm in the church library. It is open to
everyone in the community.
H.I.M Hart Interdenominational Ministries is teaming with
Zaxby’s for their Fundraiser Night on Monday, February 8th
from 5-8pm. A portion of the proceeds during that time will be
given to H.I.M. Come eat & help support our community!
Fitness Class is being offered in the gym by Coach Joby
Scroggs. It meets on Monday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-
10:30 am. Contact Joby if you are interested in joining.
Hand Sanitizers have been placed around the church for your
convenience and use.
Hartwell First United Methodist Church
200 East Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643 www.hartwellfumc.com 706-376-3164
Dr. R. Allen Stewart, Sr. Pastor February 7, 2016
Our Prayer Ministry
Darrell Campbell, Jimmy Jackson, Jackie Summerville, Kyla Turner, Ed Weaver, Renee Curry, Annette Johnson, Jim Dennis, Cheryl Haler, Liliane Chapman, Stephen Ministry, Unspoken Request
Extended Prayer Needs: Robin Parsons, Alice Hanson & Rakhi McNeil—Son, Sister & Friend of Ann & Richard Parsons; Jim Carter—Son of Mary Carter; Danny Pickens—Son of Debbie Gibson; Alicia Galphin—Daughter-in-law of Jane & Chet Womack; Katherine Cumming—Daughter of Woody & Beth Matthews; Nancy Worsham—Sister of Sara Powell; Geneva Adams, Jackie Deaver; Mary Deaver; Gladys Niland—Mother & Aunts of Cindy Smith; Sonja Westbrook—Friend of Louise Smith
Other Prayer Needs: Pete Porterfield—Friend of Steve Livesay; Harold Huggins—Cousin of Jim Huggins; Lee Barton; Lynne Reid Burden—Relative of Connie Thrift; Julia Hudson Williams—Friend of Beverly Brown; Teresa Toney Clubb—Friend of Cheryl Haler; Larry Murphy—Brother-in law of Sherrie Whitmire; Pat McCollum
Hart Care—Marjorie Banister (Rm 312); Mary Ann Thrasher; Doris Pease (Rm 206); Betty LeCroy; Tom Manter (Rm 113)
Hartwell Health Care Ctr—Amy Phillips (Rm 136); Mildred Holland (Rm 101); Jimmy Bagwell (Rm 128A); Lavell Steadwell (Rm 104A); Gerry Sweeney (Rm 105B)
Brookdale—Charles & Betty Spencer; Carol Dennis; Sara Winn
The Gables—Mary Lou Mewborn Homebound—Kathryn Frye; Nell Caldwell; Sandra Stallings; Jean
Condict Church Family in Military—Ben DeWitt—Son of Lynne Adams;
Karl Lindquist—Son of Bob & Norma Lindquist; Josh Black—Brother of Joel Black; Sonny Chavis & Matt Chavis—Grandsons of Charlie Higgins; Eli Grizzle—Son of Rhonda Grizzle; Alex Garner—Daughter of Jeff Garner; Heather S. Hauck & Andrew Stephenson—Grandchildren of Barbara & Ed Weaver; Caroline Milligan—Granddaughter of Tom & Martha Warren; Chris David—Son of Dale & Cindie David; Nicholas Glenn; Jesse Crawford—Grandson of Woody Matthews
Children’s Director Position.: HFUMC is currently taking applications for the
position of Children’s Director. Applications must be picked up in person at
the church office Mon.-Thurs. 10am-3pm. The deadline for applications to be
returned is Feb 29th.
Stephen Ministry
A Ministry of Christ caring for people through people.
“Let us not love with words, but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
9:00am & 11:00am Service of Worship
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Announcements, Welcome & Greeting
Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, help me stand;
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Thru the storm, thru the night, Lead me on to the light;
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
Opening Prayer
Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our
knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ,
whose compassion illumines the world. Transform us into
the likeness of the love of Christ, who renewed our huani-
ty so that we may share in his divinity, the same Jesus
Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prelude And Lighting Of The Candles
Hymn of Praise UMH # 144
“This Is My Father’s World”
Prayers of Intercession O God, as your Son drew apart to be in prayer with you,
we offer our prayers for the transformation of the world
and the church.
Prayers of the People, concluding with:
You revealed your glory and presence in your beloved
Son, Jesus the Christ. In receiving our prayers, reveal the
glory and presence of your Spirit alive in the world today,
free us from all doubts, and empower us to act as a trans-
figured people. We ask this through Christ our Lord as we
pray the prayer he taught his disciples to pray together:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy
kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heav-
en. 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.
Hymn of Dedication UMH # 512
“Stand By Me”
Offering Of Ourselves And Our Gifts to God
Anthem “Deep River”
Doxology 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.
Special Music “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”
Joe Garringer
Scriptural Prayer
Eternal God, you revealed to the disciples the everlasting
glory of Jesus Christ. Grant us, who have not seen and yet
believe, the gift of your Holy Spirit, that we may boldly live
the gospel and shine with your transforming glory, as people
changed and changing through the redeeming presence of
our Savior. Grant us freedom to do your will. Amen.
Sermon Dr. R. Allen Stewart
The Train To Freedom—Henry “Box” Brown
Hymn Of Invitation UMH # 522
“Leave It There”
Benediction
Postlude
The altar is open for individual prayer prior to our service starting.
Please pray for our nation, our community, our church
and services, and any other concerns you have.
Scripture
Ephesians 1:3-4; 11-14 The Message (MSG)
3-6 How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the
Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high
places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s
foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus
of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long
ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus
Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us
to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the
hand of his beloved Son.
11-12 It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are
living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our
hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious
living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in every-
thing and everyone. 13-14 It’s in Christ that you, once you heard the truth and be-
lieved it (this Message of your salvation), found yourselves
home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit.
This signet from God is the first installment on what’s coming,
a reminder that we’ll get everything God has planned for us, a
Like any big sporting event, the Super Bowl can lead to in-creased demand for trafficking in persons for labor and sexual exploitation. This Super Bowl Sunday, help us stop modern-day slavery. Let’s intercept the traffickers and re-verse the momentum.
If you suspect human trafficking, call Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking Hotline at 888-539-2373 or the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 888-373-7888.
For more ways to help, visit United Methodist Women: www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/act Pillars of Hope: pillarsofhope.us Help One Child: helponechild.org Freedom House: freedomhouseSF.org
Lent 2016
Lenten Lunches
Lenten lunches will begin around 12 noon at the churches listed below. Sandwiches, chips, desserts & tea are served by the host churches. There will be a devotional message and singing at a each lunch and will not last longer than an hour so folks can get back to work. The HC Ministerial Associa-tion will be taking up an offering. Also, please bring canned food for the Hart Co. Clothes Closet.
Feb.17th / Hartwell First UMC FH 1st Bapt. speaker & music / Bring canned chicken or beef
Feb. 24th / First Baptist FH
HFUMC speaker & music / Bring Beef stew
Mar. 2nd / Cornerstone Bapt. FH / Faith Lutheran assisting Bring Mac & cheese
