The Things We Do For Love: Real Love - A More Excellent Way February 8, 2015 w 1 Corinthians 13 Scout Sunday Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship. February 8, 2015 8:45 *indicates the people standing Prelude Fantasie in C Major J.S. Bach Mary Lightfoot, organ Greeting Dr. Clayton Oliphint This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. *Hymn 64 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Time of Prayer Julie Klossner 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. Offering Our Gifts to God (Remember the Extra Dollar) Offertory Music Lift Your Light Mary McDonald The Journey Youth Choir; Caitlin Wells, director Lift your light, let it shine high in the darkness; Let it shine all over the world, Jesus loves you! Lift your light, lift it high in the darkness; Jesus is the light of the world. Lift your light! Jesus is the light of all the world; Lift the light within you, shine it all around the world. Let the glory rise; raise it to the sky; Let your light for Jesus shine! This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine! Jesus is the light of the world. *Doxology 94 Children’s Time Cheryl Bishop Scripture 1 Corinthians 13 Julie Klossner and Rev. Scot Bontrager This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon The Things We Do For Love: Real Love - A More Excellent Way Dr. Oliphint Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn 408 The Gift of Love Reception of New Members Sending Forth Postlude Dr. Oliphint A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing Thomas Gieschen Scout Sunday February 8, 2015 Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship. 9:45 11:00 *indicates the people standing Prelude Andante Cantabile Guiseppe Tartini Linda Proch, violin; Mary Lightfoot, piano Greeting Dr. Clayton Oliphint This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. *Hymn 64 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty *Affirmation of Faith 881 Rev. Fred Treviño (9:45) Rev. Scot Bontrager (11:00) 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, *universal and the life everlasting. Amen. *Glory Be to the Father 70 Baptism (9:45) Dr. Oliphint and Rev. Treviño Peyton Hardy van Wageningen daughter of George and Stephanie van Wageningen Tanner Joseph Burroughs-McCann son of Kathy Burroughs and Allison McCann (11:00) Dr. Oliphint and Rev. Bontrager Henry Keegan Salmon son of Tom and Shelby Salmon Congregational Pledge With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Peyton Hardy and Tanner Joseph/Henry Keegan, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. Time of Prayer Offering Our Gifts to God Julie Klossner (Remember the Extra Dollar) Offertory Music Great Day! Traditional Spiritual; arr. Rollo Dilworth Chancel Choir; Michael Lightfoot, director Great day! Great day, the righteous marchin’. Great day! God’s a-gonna build up Zion’s walls. Chariot rode in the mountain top. My God spoke and the chariot did stop. This is the day of jubilee. The Lord has set his people free. Great day! Great day, the righteous marchin’. Great day! God’s a-gonna build up Zion’s walls. We want no cowards in our band. As we go marchin’ through the land. I’ll take my breast-plate, sword and shield. And march out boldly in the field. Great day! Great day, the righteous marchin’. Great day! God’s a-gonna build up Zion’s walls. *Doxology 94 Children’s Time Cheryl Bishop Scripture 1 Corinthians 13 Rev. Scot Bontrager and Julie Klossner (9:45) Luke Sandidge (11:00) This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon The Things We Do For Love: Real Love - A More Excellent Way Dr. Oliphint Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Hymn 408 The Gift of Love Reception of New Members Sending Forth Postlude Dr. Oliphint A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing Thomas Gieschen There are two ways offered to become a member of this congregation: - Fill out the Journey With Us card found in the pew back and bring it forward to the pastor during the singing of the closing hymn - Meet Rev. Scroggin in Ogden Fellowship Hall at the close of the 9:45 or 11:00 worship hours Acolyte Sophie Lawrence (8:45) Communion is available in Ogden Fellowship Hall East at 12 (noon) Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason, minister; assisted by a Stephen Minister The “Extra Dollar Concept” represents the way members of First United Methodist Church Richardson, who give to the church monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually or by mail, may place “an extra dollar” in the offering plate each Sunday in order to participate in our worship through giving and serve as an example to our children, youth and guests of our love for our church. Flowers in the Sanctuary are in loving memory of Ken Shamblin on his birthday, February 6, by Pam and Cynthia Shamblin, Kara, Terry & Elizabeth Churchill Please welcome our new member who joined last week: Ben & Heather Garrett and Bonnie Gordon FUMCR Worship is available via live stream online Sunday - 9:45 am - fumcrlive.com First United Methodist Church - Richardson - 503 North Central Expressway Richardson, Texas 75080 972 235 8385 www.fumcr.com notes to newcomers student ministry Welcome! For questions, or if you would like to get to know more about FUMCR, please contact: fumcr.com/youth tommy houghteling [email protected] Elizabeth Wilson Director of Inviting and Involving 972.996.0134 [email protected] parent connections undertanding baptism February 15 11am Room 210 Gain an understanding of Baptism and what it means in the United Methodist Church. Class is for all ages seeking baptism. upcoming opportunities fumcr.com/events communications Center [email protected] ash wednesday services February 18 6:30am Chapel 12noon, & 6:30pm Sanctuary All services will include imposition of ashes and special music. Childcare available for 4 years and younger at noon and 6:30pm. MILITARY PRAYER LIST Send the names of military loved ones, family and friends to add to our military prayer list to Jennifer Rawlinson at [email protected]. Directory pickup TONIGHT 6:30pm Bartula Family Life Ctr Simple but not easy: conversations you’d like to have with your kids. Kathleen Fischer will lead a discussion about opening the door of communication at times when it seems to be quickly closing. umyf TONIGHT 6:30-8:30pm Mays Hall Combined UMYF during Parent Connections. outreach ministry fumcr.com/mission rev. joy anderson [email protected] NETWORK NEEDS: february Canned meat, pancake and muffin mix, cooking oil and sugar habitat walk-a-thon February 28 9am Walkers needed! Pick up pledge forms in the Shawver Welcome Center or church office. Directories are available at the Shawver Welcome Center desk for all who had their picture taken. family life ministry eblast signup fumcr.com/familylife Stay connected with the Monday eblast. Text FUMCR to 22828 to get started. learning communities Registration open for Spring 2015 classes Find a list of classes in the brochures located in the pew backs or online: fumcr.com/learn UMW project party February 10 6:30pm Mays Hall All women invited for service project activities to benefit local missions. Light supper served. not my life February 19 6:30pm Ogden Fellowship Hall A film screening and discussion in collaboration with UNICEF. This documentary provides a glimpse into the world of human trafficking. my journey - men’s rally February 22 6pm Sanctuary An event to focus on new tools to help encourage men to welcome, grow and serve in children’s ministry fumcr.com/children cheryl bishop [email protected] preschool/mdo 2015-16 Registation for current families and church members is open. Information available in the preschool office. Heather canny [email protected] youth soccer Camps, clinics and team play for ages 3-14 starting March 7. Games at YMCA and FUMCR’s Oliphint Field. fumcr.com/soccer adult intramurals Tuesdays starting March 3 All teams/individuals are welcome and do not have to be FUMCR members/groups. fumcr.com/intramurals spring break basketball camp March 8-10 9am-12noon Cost $70 Ages 5-10 fumcr.com/springbreakbball senior adult ministry fumcr.com/senioradults rev. fred treviño [email protected] the gathering February 9 9:30am Bartula Family Life Center Game Time, Lecture & Entertainment trippers February 12 9am-2:30pm Cost $14 Dallas Museum of Biblical Arts plus shopping and lunch at North Park Mall. Contact Linda Rodgers at 460-323-6408. for information. joys & concerns: In the Hospital as of Tuesday, February 3: Evelyn Belvin, Melody Kroll, Linda Kugler, Carol Miner, Pat Hubbard, Betty Jones, Shirley Chambers Those who have lost loved ones: Dan Dunigan on the death of his brother The family of Mary Jane Snow on her death Congratulations to: Melanie and Dustin Shaffer on the birth of their son Colby Scott Shaffer Linda and Bob Campbell on the birth of grandson Jackson Robert Campbell Those especially needing our prayers: (Names will be listed for three weeks.) Shirley Chambers, David Jones’ mother, Gerald Schimcek’s nephew, Melody Kroll, Bob Burger’s granddaughter, Rick Eklof, Harolyn Ezell’s friend, Betty Hays, Tracy Shamblin’s friend, Jennifer Hurst’s cousin, Daniel Hoag’s mother, Jan Cade, Pat Hubbard, Eileen Norman’s cousin, Jonathan Schair’s sister, Ralph Donnelly’s granddaughter, Angela Davidson, Melanie Calvert’s sister & family, Sally Sue Shipley’s friend, Stacey Lawrence’s sister, Gayla Fussell’s friend, Hayley Hangartner’s friend, Bill and Jennifer Sproull’s sister-in-law, Jacob Mercer’s wife, Audrey Garnett’s friend, Joann Zastoupil’s friend, Jeannie Reese and her son, Gwen Rehder, Debbie Keller, John Shipman’s cousins, Steve and Pam Hackett’s friend, Jeanne Kilgard’s father, Susan Bynum’s cousin and Mary Esther Bynum’s niece, Logan Newell, Joy Barnes’ sister, Paul Braziller, J J Hibbs, Barbara Clary’s friend, Joan Huddleston’s friend, Mark Johnston, Ruth Fortney’s friend, Lindsay Garrett’s friend, Susan Wilson’s friend, Ann Lendvay’s grandchildren, Carol Marshall’s friend, Gary and Glenda Hanks’ niece, Donna Russell’s son-in-law, Sherian Bernhard, Betty Shipman, Don Porth, Josh Schilling, Betty Stripling’s son-in-law, Tom Lowery, Evelyn Belvin & family, Jason Lemons’ father, Linda Kugler, Dan Stowe A printed copy of the indefinite prayer list is available on the tables located by the exits of the sanctuary. FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2015 COME & GO: 7AM - 8PM SANCTUARY A time of prayerful meditation, journaling and reading that will help you move through the season of Lent anticipating the resurrected Christ in your life. Eight new meditation settings featuring Jesus’ last seven statements on the cross and the resurrection will be created in the sanctuary to offer insight on your faith journey. Walk at your own pace for this self-directed time of prayer. Sunday, March 1 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Bartula Family Life Center Stage Reserved Premium tickets $15 *Sold on a first-come, first-served basis $15 regardless of age General Admission $10 Students $5 Children $3 • Fantastic Musical production • Dessert Served • silent auction TICKETS ON SALE ONLINE OR TODAY IN THE SHAWVER WELCOME CENTER 503 N Central Exprwy | fumcr.com