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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55 CHIMING OF THE HOUR OPENING
PRAYERPRELUDE Blessed AssuranceINTROIT Christ, Whose Glory Fills
the Skies *HYMN OF PRAISE All Things Bright and Beautiful
147*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed 881*GLORIA PATRI Glory
Be to the Father 71*SONG OF GREETING Family of God
I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God. I’ve been washed in
the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we
travel this sod,
For I’m part of the family, the Family of God. PASTORAL PRAYER
AND THE LORD’S PRAYERCHORAL RESPONSE Holy Spirit, Truth
DivineSACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Joseph Boyce Bonner 33
Son of Brock & Lauren BonnerRESPONSE: God Claims You
+Stanley M. Farr
Refrain: Boyce, Boyce God claims you, God helps you,protects
you, and loves you too.
Verse 1: We this day do all agree a child of God you’ll always
be.Refrain
Verse 2: We your family love you so, we vow to help your faith
to grow.Refrain
CHILDREN’S MOMENT*HYMN OF PREPARATION Open My Eyes, That I May
See 454OFFERTORY Jesus Spread His Banner O’er Us
Joy Tedford, violin*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings
Flow 95ANTHEM I’d Rather Have Jesus arr. Fettke
Carmine Wills, piano; Joy Tedford, violin*THE WRITTEN WORD
Congregational response………Thanks be to GodTHE SPOKEN WORD Rev.
James C. Sapp*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Sent Forth by God’s Blessing 664
*BENEDICTION*CHORAL RESPONSE Amen RutterPOSTLUDE Grace Greater Than
Our Sin*Let those who are able, please stand.
This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3
Traditional ServantsUshers: Michael Simmons, Bill Bowen, Jason
Stump, Joe Brown, John Holik,
Ed SimmonsGreeters: Front: Gary & Betty Tucker
Elevator: Karlan HolikLay Reader: Rebecca Ramsey
Sound Team: Derrick Ogletree, Paul Johns, Mike NicolayChildren’s
Church: Phil & Kitty Spivey
Rev. James Sapp - Senior Minister [email protected]. Bob Dixon
- Senior AdultsJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorDr. Chris
Goff - Missions & Discipleship [email protected] Goff -
Preschool Director [email protected] Gunter - Children’s
Director [email protected] Hinckley - Youth Director
[email protected] Knapp - Nursery Director
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Tim Peck - Worship Arts Director [email protected] Taylor -
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[email protected] Waits - Church Hostess
[email protected] White - Church Administrator
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September 9, 2018
Well, I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. We are in
the preparation phase for Charge Conference in selecting the our
lay leadership for 2019. Our Charge Conference will be a cluster
conference with 9 churches involved. This conference is Sunday,
October 14, at 3:00pm here at Thomasville First. Please be in
prayer for our Nominating Committee as they work to nominate new
leadership for TFUMC.
See You Sunday,
Sunday, September 9, 2018 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am
Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship 5:00pm Intercessory
Prayer 3:30pm Youth Band (9th-12th) 5:00pm UMYF
Monday, September 10, 2018 2:30pm Staff Meeting 5:30pm Ministry
Action Team 6:30pm Sr. High Youth Bibble Study
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 5:30pm SPRC
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 3:45pm Youth Band (7th-8th) 4:00pm
Prayer Shawl ministry 4:30pm Children’s Handbells 5:30pm Wed. Night
Supper 6:00pm Children’s Choirs 6:00pm Adult Discipleship Groups
6:00pm Youth (7th-8th) Bible Study 6:00pm Contemporary Worship Team
Rehearsal 7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, September 14, 2018 4:00pm Keenagers to Pancea
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
HOSPITAL AND CONCERNSHospital: Prayer Concerns: Fred Allen,
Denny Blair, Andrea Bozeman, Bob Burks, Robert Clark, Mary Dixon,
Darin Drury, Ed Elam, Truman Francis, Ruth Glass, Herschel Harvell,
Sanford Hawkins, Jean Hendrix, Abigail Johns, Andy Seery, Al Stone,
Hilda Walker, Burns Willis, Wesley Wilson
ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance September 2: 8:45am
Contemporary Worship 168 11:00am Traditional Worship 136 Total: 304
Sunday School: 197
BIRTHDAYS9/9: Welch Goggins9/11: David Logue, Vaughn Stewart,
Tom Vancel, Karlie Whitted9/12: Charlotte Conn, Charity Knifer,
Abby McClelland, Alicia Yokley9/13: Steve Smith9/14: Nicole Brock,
Leigh Golden, Bubba McKinnon, Paul Rainey, Bob Smith9/15: Thomas
Black
KEENAGERSSeptember 14 - Dutch-treat Dinner at Angelo’s in
Panacea.Bus leaves at 4:00pm - Cost $4.00Call the Church Office
(226-0840) to reserve a spot.
THE WAY FORWARDThere will be a “The Way Forward” conversation
with Bishop Lawson Bryan at Avalon UMC in Albany on Tuesday,
September 18, at 6:30pm.
CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCEThere will be a Cluster Charge
Conference here on October 14, at 3:00pm in the Fellowship
Building.
DISCIPLESHIP AFTER DINNERYou are invited to participate in one
of our adult discipleship opportunities following dinner (6:00pm)
on Wednesday nights.• Devotional in the Chapel.• 13 More Women of
the Bible -- This women’s study takes a look at the lives
of various women in the pages of scripture. This is an
ongoing study, but each week is self-contained so you are welcome
to jump in at any time. Meets in Portico 2.
• Bible Study of Revelation - led by Rev. James Sapp.
TFUMC MESSAGING SERVICEIf you would like to be added to a text
messaging service (Remind) that will be used for important messages
from the church, please use your mobile phone to text the message
@425nb to the number 81010.
The Youth and Children’s Ministries have their own Remind
numbers. Please sign up for those that are helpful to
you:
For Children’s Music text the message @bb647f to
81010For Planet 56
text the message @d23gef to 81010For Children’s Ministry
text the message @8feghb to 81010For Youth Ministry text the
message @tfumcyouth to 81010
SAY CHEESEIn an effort to finalize our 2018 Picture Directory,
there will be several photographers around campus on September 9,
16, and 23. Some will be outside near the sanctuary, and one will
be set-up with a backdrop in the lobby of the Fellowship Building.
If you have not submitted a photo (or you would like a new one),
stop by and have your picture taken. We will even provide you a
digital copy of the picture for your social media or Christmas
cards. If you would like to submit a photo or update your
information, please email Floyd at [email protected].
CHRISMON WORKSHOPMembers of the Altar Guild are preparing for
the Advent Season, and need your help. On September 17, and 18, at
10:00am in the church library, a workshop will take place to repair
and to create new Chrismons (ornaments using Christian symbols).
Please come to contribute your talents and to help make our
Chrismon trees beautiful.
TRADITIONAL SERVICE SOUND OPERATOR VOLUNTEERSWe are in search of
up to 2 volunteers willing to learn to operate the sound console
for the Traditional Service. No specific audio experience required,
just a cheerful approach to service and willingness to learn simple
steps to make the service run smoothly. Once trained, will be asked
to serve on one particular Sunday each month (ex: the second Sunday
of each month). Call the church office or email Tim Peck at
[email protected] to get started with training.
HANDS ON THOMAS COUNTY DAY Hands On Thomas County Day (HOTC Day)
is Thomas County’s only “volunteer-a-thon” and it’s going to be
big! The 15th annual Hands On Thomas County Day will be held on
Saturday, October 20, 2018. During this one-day event, volunteers
will spread throughout Thomas County to help with a wide range of
community needs submitted by non-profits and communityagencies.
Companies and civic groups, large and small, as well as
individuals, will create teams to participate and reap the rewards
of teamwork, camaraderie and making a difference right here in
Thomas County. TFUMC will have volunteers on campus to help with
several projects from 9:00am-noon. If you would like to join one of
these groups, please contact Jason Harpe at (850) 519-5254. For
more information about HOTC, please call the Hands On Thomas County
office at (229) 226-5200, email them at
[email protected], or visit
www.HandsOnThomasCounty.org.
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIESJoin the Journey Sunday School class (in
the church library) for a fiveweek series about the nature of God.
This series will be led by Rev.Ronnie Wills. All are welcome!Wk. 1:
Who is God? - His characteristics.Wk 2: Who is God? - The
Trinity.Wk 3: Who are we?Wk 4: A possible Relationship with Him.Wk
5: A Maturing Relationship with Him.
COURTESY PARKINGOn Sunday mornings the parking places in front
of the church aredesignated as courtesy parking. We provide these
parking placesfor people with disabilities, the elderly, parents
with multiple youngchildren, and first-time visitors.
Contemporary Worship 8:45am
Good morning and thank you for joining us! It is our hope
that you will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we
worship together. We have coffee and restrooms that can be
found near the elevator, and nursery and children’s activities
available in the Children’s Ministry Building. Our Welcome
Team is happy to help if you have any questions or need
directions.
Today’s SongsSong of Hope (Heaven Come Down)
Who You Say I AmYearn
Amazin Grace (My Chains are Gone)Do It Again
Today’s TeachingMark 7:24-37
Rev. James C. Sapp
Sunday Servants/Welcome Team - Dave Anderson, Ben Celaya, Janet
Liles, Clarke Liles, Mitch Whitted, Todd Creech, Stephanie
Anderson, Jessica Durante, Chris SalveterChildren’s Church - Brent
& Megan Bradshaw
