United Methodist Church

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1 United Methodist Church May 27, 2018 Matt Hall - Sr. Pastor

2 COUNTDOWN Couts United Methodist Church Sunday, May 27, 2018 Trinity Sunday - Liturgical Color - White The Battle Hymn of the Republic #717 vs 1 & 4 WELCOME / REGISTRATION Shelly Gonzales (Please fill out the registration on the last page of the bulletin, tear along the perforated line and place in the offering plate.) RECOGNITION OF VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY VIDEO Remember and Honor GREETING Leader: People: The peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. OPENING PRAYER CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Let us praise God the Creator, who is filled with glory and power with holiness and splendor; Let us worship God the Savior, who is filled with love and compassion - with justice and peace; Let us experience God the Spirit, who fills us with faith and joy - with love and eternal life. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH THE APOSTLES CREED #881 OPENING PRAISE 2 Blessed Be Your Name Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul (10,000 Reasons) The Old Rugged Cross # 504 vs 1, 2 & 4

3 OFFERING / PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER Revelation Song THE NEW DOXOLOGY CHILDREN S STORY CHILDREN S CHURCH Sarah Moden-Alliston Sarah Moden-Alliston (Children s Church is for children 3-Kindergarten. They will return to the sanctuary during the Invitation Song MESSAGE Series: Final Four Memories SCRIPTURE Genesis 12: 1-3 *INVITATION Be Still My Soul #534 vs 1 & 2 Congregation (If you want to join Couts United Methodist Church and/or make a commitment to Christ, you are invited to join Pastor Matt at the front of the sanctuary.) *BENEDICTION *If you are able, we invite you to stand. (Holy Communion will be served following the service at the front of the sanctuary. The table is open to anyone who believes in Jesus and wishes to be served) May 27, 2018 Sound Ethan Worsham Slides Christopher Campbell Usher Ricky Torbett Children s Sermon Sarah Moden-Alliston Children s Church Sarah Moden-Alliston Stewards Bill Shatford and Eddie McSwain Greeters & Hospitality Table Faithful Seekers Sunday School Class Van Driver Paul and Kathy McAdams June 3, 2018 Worship Volunteers Sound Slides Usher Children s Sermon Children s Church Stewards Hospitality Table Van Driver Butch Hott Becky Bond Ricky Torbett & Bobby Curry Lydia Bertram Kathy McAdams Randy Samson & Jimmie Whitt Couts Staff Rob Worsham 3

4 for the week of May 27th Today 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Monday Church Office Closed - Memorial Day 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts at the Scout Lodge Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - Chicks In Action 7:00 a.m. - Men s Breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Force 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Force Thursday 5:00 p.m. - Girl Scouts 7:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. - Right Start at Arborlawn UMC Friday 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Mom s Club Cub Scout Lock-In 4

5 PLEASE LIFT IN PRAYER 5

6 Couts UMC Youth Loving God, Loving Neighbor Youth Sunday School Christian 9:30 am - 10:15 am Wednesday Youth No Youth on Wednesday Peach Festival News Saturday, July 14, :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. How can I help in the preparation? Help make Peach Puree - Take a 1/2 bushel of peaches and fixings home from church on June 10 or 17 and have puree back at the church by June 24th. (instructions included, of course) Sign up for a time/times at the Peach Festival Bootcamp - June 24-29th - 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Purchase cans of Sweet, Condensed Milk or Light Corn Syrup. We need: 700 Cans of Sweet, Condensed Milk (Eagle Brand, La LeChera or Great Value brands are all ok) Signup sheets are in the Welcome Center 6 Debt Reduction As of 05/24/2018 Debt Reduction Commitment Total: $381,448 Loan Balance: As of 1/31/17 - $908, As of 05/24/ $676, Amount paid on loan since 1/31/17 $232,

7 Prayer Request Please tear off on the perforated line and place in the offering (Prayer requests that are submitted on this form are given to and prayed for by our Prayer Force the following Wednesday) Name requesting prayer for: Submitted by : Comments: Sunday Morning Van Drivers Needed Pickup - 8:45-9:15 am Take home - after Worship Service Name: I would be willing to drive: Every 1st Sunday Every 2nd Sunday Every 3rd Sunday Every 4th Sunday 5th Sundays Substitute Church Chicks In Action Tuesday, May 29 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall (Make cookie jar s for visitors and plan summer activities) Everyone is invited! Mom s Group Meeting Couts Friday, June 1st 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (nursery available) A time for moms to come and get together with other moms and enjoy an evening of fellowship. All moms and children are invited. Coming Next Sunday June 3rd Youth Mission Trip Ladder Help out with the youth mission trip by selecting items to donate for the trip. Reminder: Please pick up an item(s) to help with VBS off of the Lighted Tree in the Welcome Center. VBS - July

8 Member Visitor Active in another church in Weatherford Out of town guest Wish to join Desire a call Attend Couts Regularly First Time Visitor Comments Address: Telephone # Street Address: City Zip Name:_(Please list all of your family that are in attendance) 05/27/2018 If you are visiting Couts, we want to welcome you and we hope that you have a great worship experience with us today. Please fill out the contact information, tear on the perforated line and put in the offering plate. Attendance Registration / Welcome Visitors 8 See page 7 on the Prayer Request page. Grace House Bottle Ministries Please fill the bottle with loose change, cash, or a check and return it to the Welcome Center by Father s Day Couts VBS Shipwrecked Mon., July am - 12:30 pm 2 years through 5th grade Sign up online (children & adults) Lifeline Screening Tuesday, June 19th Fellowship Hall Signup sheet in the Welcome Center Luka Bitrus Nigerian Mission Through the generosity of Couts UMC and Dido UMC, we were able to send $1800 to Luca for the Yaukani Church in Nigeria. Work has begun on the pews and mosquito nets were purchased. In the next two weeks, some sewers will gather to make bags to send with Pastor Jana in Nov. to the ladies in Yaukani. We need: duck fabric. Please contact Lorene Clerihew or Barbara Vanhoozer to help.