newsletter - Claxton First United Methodist Church

MEMORIALS
First United Methodist Church
In memory of Delorease Parker
Given by: Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lamb, George & Jayne Sheffield, Wayman
& Janice Parker, Laraine Mizell, Mr. & Mrs. Gibby Barnes
401 West Main Street
P. O. Box 546
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912)739-3411
E-mail: [email protected]
Web page: www.claxtonfirst.com
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In memory of Durell Kicklighter
Given by: Laraine Mizell, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Joey
Threatte
In memory of Derell Thigpen
Given by: Laraine Mizell
In memory of Ralph Dixon
Given by: Laraine Mizell
OUR WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP
January 11, 2015
Attendance
Finances
Early Worship: 71
Sunday School: 103
Morning Worship: 142
Received: $5,018.00
Needed Each Week: $7,039.16
Total Worship: 213
YTD Received: $9,783.00
YTD Needed: $14,078.32
Annual Budget: $366,036.00
OUR CIRCLE OF CONCERN
Prayer Requests: Margaret Anderson, Angie Bird, Iva Anne Brannen,
Shirley Brewton, Morris Bryant, Charlee Casseday, Tiffany Castle, Rosalyn
Cox, Laverne Crosby, Pat Daniel, Kathy Dasher, Rosemary Dixon, Rev.
Rudolph Dixon, Curtis Downs, Clancy Garner, Edytha Godbee, Nina
Goode, James Greenwell, Marilyn Griner, Peggy Kennedy, Wes
Kicklighter, Vicki Lanier, Eugenia Lewis, Bob Logan, Tommy Majors,
Teresa McClellan, Virginia Miller, Jean Moore, Joyce Nalley, Hiram Odum,
Tommy Odum, Jim Payne, Patty Powell, Glenn Rayfield, Mike Rogers,
Loretta Scott, Brennan Simkins, Marie Smith, Julie Thigpen, Wendel
Wasdin, our American troops
Northspring: Anne Beasley, Shirley Hearn
Camellia Nursing Home: Vivian Davis
Griffin House: Dorothy Arnold
CHURCH STAFF
Wayne DeFore – Pastor
Toney Golden – Minister of Music
Betty Smith – Minister of Music
Nancy Womack – Pianist
Thyra Simmons – Organist
Sherrie Phillips - Adm. Asst.
Melissa McLendon – Children’s Director
Frank Strowbridge - Housekeeping
Alison Boatright, Jill Griffin - MYF Directors
EVANS COUNTY C.A.R.E.S.
Big Bowl Cook off
Thursday, January 22nd, 6:00 p.m.
Veterans Community Center
Come sample some great food prepared by some of our finest local
chefs and cast your vote for your favorite "bowl" in the cook off with
all the proceeds going toward the fight against cancer in Evans
County. Joe Richey will be the chef for the FUMC team!
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Congratulations to Ellanor Frances Durrence
who received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on
Sunday, January 11, 2015. She is the daughter
of Ellis & Jessica Durrence. Her grandparents
are Milton & Jeanna Kennedy and her greatgrandmother is Daughtrey Paulk.
Congratulations to Laura Roberts who earned her
Master's Degree in Music Therapy from Saint Mary
in the Woods Catholic University on December 13,
2014. Laura is the daughter of Steve & Denise
Lynch.
2014 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are available on the adult
table in the narthex.
First United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Second Sunday After the Epiphany
PRELUDE
Sing Praise to God
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN OUR MIDST
The Acolytes
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
Worship Begins
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lay Leader
CHORAL INTROIT
Chancel Choir
*APOSTLES' CREED No. 881
Congregation
GLORIA PATRI No. 70
Congregation
*HYMN
Congregation
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
Congregation
MORNING PRAYER, LORD'S PRAYER
Pastor and Congregation
*HYMN
Congregation
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Pastor
OFFERTORY
Be Still and Know
*DOXOLOGY No. 95
Congregation
CHILDREN'S SERMON
Mrs. Melissa with Our Children
CHORAL ANTHEM
Chancel Choir
THE PSALTER LESSON No.854
Psalm 139
THE EPISTLE LESSON ( P. B. 169)
1 Corinthians 6:12 - 20
THE GOSPEL LESSON (P. B. 92)
John 1:43 - 51
SERMON
Pastor
*HYMN
Congregation
*BENEDICTION
Pastor
*CHORAL BENEDICTION
Chancel Choir
*THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
The Acolytes
*POSTLUDE
Christ, We Adore Thee
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Live Broadcast on Cable Television Channel 7
and on Radio Stations 1470 AM and 93.7 FM
The flowers in the Sanctuary this Sunday are given to the
glory of God and in memory of Joseph H. Lane, Sr. and
Robert & Ann Finney and in honor of Patty B. Lane
by Joe and Cathy Lane.
THE CHURCH IN MINISTRY THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
8:15 a.m. - Community Outreach breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Early Worship Service
9:55 a.m. - Children's Music time
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service
5:00 p.m. - MYF
5:00 p.m. - CIC Bible Study
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
6:00 p.m. - Wesleyan Fellowship
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
10:00 a.m. - SOS Bible Study
7:00 p.m. - Methodist Men
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
3:30 p.m. - Wonderful Wednesday
5:15 p.m. - Handbell Choir practice
6:00 p.m. - Wednesday Night Supper
Baked Spaghetti, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Lemon Delight
Make/Cancel reservations by 12 noon on Monday!
6:30 p.m. - Bible Study
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir practice
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
6:00 p.m. - C.A.R.E.S. Big Bowl Cook off
7:00 p.m. - Praise Band practice
HONORARIA
In honor of Jessica Durrence's birthday
Given by: Peggy K. Kennedy
In honor of Ellanor Durrence's baptism
Given by: Peggy K. Kennedy
SUNDAY SERVANTS
Ushers: Jesse Denning, Chairman
Danny Bell, James Waters, Adrian Blocker, Randy Sellers
Greeters: Mr. & Mrs. James Waters, Mr. & Mrs. Shelby Griffin
Acolytes: Jamie Brinkley & Julia Hethcox
Acolyte Mom: Shelly Brinkley
Apostle: Larry Anderson
Sound Technician: David Boatright
TV Technician: David Womack
Nursery: Katie Bell
MYF Server: Nancy Womack
Counters: Patti Rogers & Tommy Flanigan