First United Methodist Church
of Holton, KS

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Weekly Bulletin

ORDER OF WORSHIP

May 20, 2012 7^th Sunday of Easter

* Please stand as you are able

(We are glad you are able to be present with us this morning. Please sign the attendance registration form located at the end of the pew and pass it along to others sharing your same pew.)

“The Faith We Sing” music books are on the table at the main door leading into the church sanctuary. Please take one if you’d like. We appreciate your returning the book to the table at the end of the service.

Thought for the week: The right to be angry does not give us the right to be cruel.

GATHERING – Before the service, share your name and love with each other.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor & Congregation

THE CHIMES

THE PRELUDE “Jesus Loves Me” William B. Bradbury

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive, led by Liturgist

L: The Spirit of the Lord is upon us.

P: THE LORD HAS ANOINTED US.

L: To preach good news to the poor.

P: TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED.

L: To proclaim victory to those oppressed by sin.

P: TO PROCLAIM TODAY IS THE DAY, NOW IS THE TIME.

*THE HYMN OF PRAISE “Sanctuary” “The Faith We Sing” Book

No. 2164

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES

THE ACT OF PRAISE “Forever Friends” Kathy Frizzell & Claire Cloninger

(Dedicated to the 2012 Graduates)

By The Rainbow Girls and Jr. High Ensemble

Please sing as the children come to the Chancel

“Praise God, Praise God all ye little children

God is Love, God is Love” (Repeat)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Bob & Children

Please sing as the children return to their families

“Jesus loves the little children,

All the children of the world.

All the colors dark to light,

All are precious in God’s sight,

Jesus loves the little children of the world.”

JOYS AND CONCERNS Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER U.M. Hymnal No. 895

THE ANTHEM “Just Before the Dawn Appears” Beall/Carter

By The Chancel Choir

GLORY MOMENT

THE OFFERTORY “Ring-A Them Bells” arr. Michael Akers

Based on the Spirituals Rock-A My Soul, I Want to be Ready,

and Peter, Go Ring Them Bells

By The Lady Belles

*THE DOXOLOGY U.M. Hymnal No. 94 SCRIPTURE Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-10

L: This is the Word of God for the people of God.

P: THANKS BE TO GOD.

*THE HYMN OF PRAISE “God of Grace and God of Glory” U.M. Hymnal No. 577

THE SERMON “I Am What I Am” Pastor Bob Whitaker

*THE RESPONSE HYMN “Here I Am, Lord” U.M. Hymnal No. 593

THE POSTLUDE “Go Now in Peace” Natalie Sleeth

By The Lady Belles

*THE BENEDICTION (Our vision statement -- in unison.)

We go forth – “to demonstrate Christ’s love so that every person we meet will know that they are important, loved and wanted in Jesus’ name.” Amen.

*CHORAL AMEN U.M. Hymnal No. 898

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ASSISTING IN TODAY’S SERVICE:

GREETERS: Tim & Sandee Morris

USHERS: Shirley Pool, Sylvia Groves, Terry Bueker, Kelli Mitchell,

Susan Mulroy

ACOLYTES: Emma & Sadie G

LITURGIST: Sandee Morris

ORGANIST and CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR: Robert D. Brown

PIANIST, LADY BELLES DIRECTOR, and RAINBOW CONNECTION

DIRECTOR: Dolores Wright

ALTAR FLOWERS: In memory of Kay Hufford from UMW

A recycle box is located by the main church doors. If you no longer wish to use your Sunday bulletin, please drop it in the box.