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WELCOME!!! WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!

We welcome each of you to our worship services today. PLEASE sign the attendance pad and pass it along to your neighbor. Visitors, please include your address and phone number.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES & TEACHERS Children's and Youth Classes Blackburn Education Building

Nurseries: Infants and Toddlers: Rm. 102 - Sadie McDuffie, Jillian Gregory,

Hannah McDuffie Preschool: Rm. 104 - Vickie Franks, Alicia Gregory, & Volunteers Sunday School: Preschool Sunday School Rm. 104 - Joy Eisner, Kristen Spainhour,

Stephanie & John Robl, Renee Pearson, Shelley Gibson K - 1st Grade: Rm. 205 - Noelle Halverson, Anne & David Clark, Jenny

& Reggie Harrison, Heather Lasitter 2nd & 3rd Grades: Rm 206 - Emily Beaman, Anne & Gary Benton,

Leigh Ann Bryant, Ginger & Mark Godwin 4th & 5th Grades: Rm. 201 - Alicia Gregory, Allison & Joe Robl,

Suzette Gibson, Krystal Baker Middle School: Rm . 204 - Mandy & Wes Berry, Henrianne Allegood,

Alysun Skinner High School: Rm. 205 - Kris Skinner, Alysun Skinner, Susan Barnes,

Kaitlyn Kosuda

Adult Classes

Bradshaw Class (Older Adults): Blackburn Bldg., Rm. 108 - Susan Barnes, Bob Bergland, Charles Robl, Bill Presnell Hardison Discussion Class: Sanctuary Bldg., 2nd Floor - Woody

Harrison, Dave Williams Open Door Discussion Class: Blackburn Bldg., Rm. 203 - Emily

Aycock, Suzette Gibson, Shelley Gibson Pathfinders Bible Study Class: Sanctuary Bldg., Chapel - Michelle

Newton Transforming Lives Class: Blackburn Bldg., First Floor, Parlor - Lorrie

Halverson Watson Class: Sanctuary Bldg., 2nd Floor - Larry Price, Kent Anderson,

Snookie Parker, Lindy Newton Woman to Woman Class: Sanctuary Bldg., First Floor, Conference

Room - Cathy Helmer

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100 Green Street NE Post Office Box 1423 Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1423 Return Service Requested

First United Methodist Church

100 Green St., NE, P. O. Box 1423 Wilson, NC 27894

The Reverend Robert E. Bergland, Senior Pastor The Reverend Charles J. Robl III, Associate Pastor Dr. William M. Presnell, Pastor Emeritus Mr. Joel Gay, Director of Music Ministries Mrs. Alysun Skinner, Director of Youth Ministries Mrs. Vickie Franks, Director of Children's Ministries Mrs. Krystal Baker, Director of Communications Mrs. Lorie Daniel, Director of Weekday Preschool Mrs. Fran Stafford, Financial Secretary Ms. Jo Shackelford, Church Secretary Mr. Boris Farmer, Custodian

Church Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Phone Numbers 252-237-6121 Office 252-291-4588 Preschool 252-237-0699 FAX fumcwilson

September 15, 2019 Fourteenth Sunday

after Pentecost

"Invite, Inspire, Ignite"

The Worship of God

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 Worship Hour

GATHERING

+SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

OPENING VOLUNTARY

"Be Thou My Vision"

arr. Cindy Berry

+HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 400

"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"

UMH

+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

+GLORIA PATRI

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 15:1 - 10

NT page 78

MORNING MESSAGE

"Daring to Draw Near"

Reverend Robl

PASTORAL PRAYER

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.

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY +DOXOLOGY

""Grace Alone" (Please sign and pass the attendance pad)

+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 419

"I Am Thine, O Lord"

+DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

+A TIME OF SILENCE

+CLOSING VOLUNTARY

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Greeters for September 15th: Carol and Jimmy Deal

arr. Tom Fettke UMH 95

UMH

BY OUR SERVICE AND WITNESS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Make reservations for the September 18th Wednesday SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Night Dinner by noon on Monday, September 16th by 8:45 Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary

calling 237-6121, by signing up in the church office, or by 9:00 Contemporary Worship Service - Asbury Hall

emailing joshackelford@, Let us know if 10:00 Sunday School

you need child care when the reservation is made.

10:00 Digital Parenting - Open Door Discussion Class

MENU: Barbecue, slaw, green beans, potatoes, and des- 11:00 Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary

sert.

4:00 Youth Parent Meeting - Asbury Hall

Meal prepared by Volunteers in Mission

4:30 The King's Players - Choir Room

5:15 Financial Peace - Watson Classroom

First UMC Youth (6th-12th grade) are invited to our Youth 5:15 Children's Choir - Choir Room

Retreat at Camp Don Lee September 27-29th. The week- 5:15 Youth Group - Asbury Hall

end's theme is Taking the Wesley Challenge as we will be

discussing ways to have a more authentic faith. We will MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

leave at 2:30 p.m. on the 27th and return Sunday around 1 6:30 Special Events Fellowship Planning - Asbury Hall

p.m. You may sign up at Youth Group. Cost is only $75.

Payment is due by Sunday, September 22nd. Please con- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

tact Alysun with questions.

9:30 Nursing Moms of Wilson - Open Door Disc.

10:00 Staff meeting - Conference Room

Registration for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace Univer- 5:30 Communion - Wesley Chapel

sity has begun. Classes will be on Sundays, starting 6:30 SPRC - Conference Room

September 15th for 9 weeks from 5:15-7:15 p.m. Childcare

is provided. Contact krystalbaker@ for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

more information.

5:45 Wednesday Night Dinner - Asbury Hall

6:15 Carillon Ringers - Handbell Room

Walk Thru the Bible - The Old Testament is coming on 6:30 Green Street Kids - Green Street Room

October 20th. For more information or to register and 6:30 Stewardship Committee - Conference Room

watch a video about how you can learn the Old Testament 6:45 Seamless study - Watson Classroom

in one day, visit the church website.

6:45 Screwtape Letters - Bradshaw Room

7:15 Chancel Choir - Choir Room

MUSIC NOTES This morning we thank the Chancel Choir for their beautiful ministry of music and leadership in our service. We also thank Janet Bennett for her wonderful playing and for her ministry to us today.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 10:30 Upper Room Prayer Intercessors-Charles' Office 6:30 Praise Band - Asbury Hall

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Our Christmas Cantata rehearsals have begun, and we would love for you to be part of this wonderful celebration of Jesus' birth. We will begin our rehearsals on Wednesday nights (7:15) with the Christmas music portion of our practice so that those who only want to sing the Christmas music with us can rehearse that and leave before we begin the regular portion of our rehearsal. Please come join us; we would love to have you as part of the choir for this event.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Planning Ahead ... September 25 - Church Directory pictures September 27-29- Youth Retreat - Camp Don Lee October 12 - Rise Against Hunger Asbury Hall October 20 - Walk Through the Bible October 27 - Trunk or Treat October 29 - Charge Conference - West Nash UMC

From Pastor Bob:

Today's New Testament reading from 1st Timothy is one of the three "Pastoral Letters" attributed to the Apostle Paul. The other letters are 2nd Timothy and Titus. They are short letters and if you have never read them, I urge you to make some time to do so.

These letters were written to churches which were already established but needed some guidance when it came to developing patterns of ministry and structure as the message of the Gospel continued to spread. Timothy and Titus were given the responsibility to present the information about the role and function of bishops and presbyters and deacons to the churches. Where do you begin?

From the very outset Paul wanted to make the point as strongly as possible that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Do you know any sinners? What does a sinner look like? Why is sinner in need of Christ's saving? And if I am one of these sinners how can I even imagine that Christ would work through me to share the Good News?

Paul makes his point this way: "I'm so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He went out on a limb, you know, in trusting me with this ministry, even though I was a foul-mouthed man unafraid of God nor any person (Blasphemer). Even though it was me who early on was given authority to root out anyone who was a follower of Jesus (Persecutor) and a man of violence."

Even though I was the foremost of all sinners, "I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with faith and love that are in Christ Jesus."

People still struggle with grasping the fact that through Jesus Christ a person can be transformed and used to share the Good News. What is this Good News? Paul writes, "The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners ? just like me! Look at me ? I'm proof it can happen!"

Your place in Kingdom work is just as important today. If you think Jesus can't save you and make you a witness, look at Paul, who wrote, "And now Jesus shows me off ? evidence of his endless patience ? to those who are right on the edge of trust Christ forever." Point made!

UPHOLDING OUR VOWS TO THE CHURCH

BY OUR PRAYERS

Remember those in hospitals, nursing and rest homes, the sick and shut in with prayers, cards, calls, and visits.

We welcome Martha Ford into the fellowship of FUMC. Marty comes to us by letter of transfer from All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park, FL.

We welcome Megan and Bryan Howell and their children, Brady and Emma-Kathryn into the fellowship of FUMC at the 9:00 worship service this morning. The Howells come to us by letter of transfer from Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo, SC.

Congratulations to Katie Mitchell and Justin Simpson who were married on Saturday, September 7, 2019, in Raleigh, NC. The Simpsons live in Raleigh.

Jeanette Brooks, who now lives in Charlotte, NC, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, September 14th. If you would like to wish her a happy birthday, you may reach her at jeanettebrooks0@.

New Membership - If you are interested in exploring membership at First United Methodist Church, please contact Reverend Charles Robl at 252-230-1143 or by emailing crobl@.

BY OUR PRESENCE

ATTENDANCE: SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2019 Sunday School - 189

8:45 - 48; 9:00 - 143; 11:00 - 215 Tuesday Communion - 21 Total Worship - 427

BY OUR GIFTS

2019 Operating Budget $ 1,118,064

Weekly Requirement $ 21,501

Received September 8th $ 20,624

YTD Requirement

$ 774,036

Received YTD

$ 793,778

Over (Under)

$ 19,742

The Worship of God

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 Worship Hour

Sharing in Song

Announcements Children's Moments

GATHERING OF GOD'S PEOPLE

BECAUSE HE LIVES, AMEN FOREVER

Reception of New Members

First Lesson Morning Prayer Presenting Our Offerings

I Timothy 1:12 - 17 HOW CAN IT BE

Praise Band Praise Band

Second Lesson Message

WORD FOR THE DAY

Luke 15:1 - 10 "Daring to Draw Near"

Reverend Bergland

Sending Forth

OUR RESPONSE

HOW HE LOVES

Praise Band

Greeters for September 15th: Ellen Barkley, Reed Barkley, Jane Cook, Shelley and Sean Gibson

We thank the Praise Band for their ministry this morning.

The Worship of God

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 Worship Hour

GATHERING

+SHARING THE PEACE

OPENING VOLUNTARY

Selected

+HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 400

"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"

UMH

+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

"The Apostles' Creed"

UMH 881

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 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.

CHILDREN'S MOMENTS A short children's devotion for preschool and elementary children.

FIRST LESSON

I Timothy 1:12 - 17

NT Page 208

PRAYER CONCERNS

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

PASTORAL PRAYER

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.

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

"Great Is the Lord" (Please sign and pass the attendance pad)

arr. Ed Lojeski

Great is the Lord, He is holy and just, by His power we trust in His love. Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true, by His mercy He proved He is love. Great is the Lord, and worthy of glory, Great is the Lord, and worthy of praise. Great is the Lord, now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice: Great is the Lord!

Great is the Lord! Great are You Lord, and worthy of glory, great are you Lord and worthy of praise. Great are You Lord, I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice: Great are You Lord! Great are You Lord! Great are You Lord! Great are You Lord! Great are You Lord!

+DOXOLOGY

UMH 94

Praise 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!

+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 373

"Nothing Between"

SECOND LESSON

Luke 15:1 - 10

MORNING MESSAGE

"Daring to Draw Near"

HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 419

"I Am Thine, O Lord"

+DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

+A TIME OF SILENCE AND TRINITY CHIMES

+CLOSING VOLUNTARY

Musical Selection for the Organ

+Those who are able, please stand.

UMH NT Page 78 Reverend Bergland

UMH

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The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Reid Wells Kelly and Winnifred "Winnie" Petty Kelly by the Kelly family.

Participating with the clergy in this morning's services: Acolytes: Catherine Cranford and Stella Borders Crucifer: Parker Moody Reader: Bill Stewart

Volunteers: Sound System: Gerald Edge

Greeters for September 18th: Office Area: David Presnell Narthex: Sandy and David Clark

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