United Methodist Church January 27, 2019
COUNTDOWN Couts United Methodist Church Sunday, January 27, 2019 Third Sunday after Epiphany - Liturgical Color - Green WELCOME / REGISTRATION Our God Clint Jones (Please fill out the registration on the last page of the bulletin, tear along the perforated line and place in the offering plate.) OPENING PRAYER *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Today is a day of rejoicing! It is a time to celebrate! Jesus offers us a plan of action! No longer are we trapped, wondering what we should be doing. Jesus speaks to us of freedom, release from captivity, recovery of sight. Jesus outlines the kind of disciples that are needed in God's world. AMEN. PRAISE THROUGH SONG Send Me Dylan Kring, solo O Come To The Altar Great Are You Lord OFFERING / PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER CHILDREN S STORY CHILDREN S CHURCH Kathy Smith Kathy McAdams (Children s Church is for children 3-Kindergarten. They will return to the sanctuary during the Invitational Song) 2
SPECIAL MUSIC I Am Not Alone Kerry Hatch SCRIPTURE 1 Samuel 17: 48-54; 21:8-9 MESSAGE Series: Keep The Change Get Ahead of Yourself *INVITATION/COMMITMENT Congregation Here I Am, Lord #593 (If you want to join Couts United Methodist Church and/or make a commitment to Christ, you are invited to meet Pastor Marilyn at this time at the front of the sanctuary.) *BENEDICTION *If you are able, we invite you to stand. (following the service, Holy Communion will be served at the front of the sanctuary to anyone who wishes to partake) January 27, 2019 Sound Butch Hott Slides Kathy Smith Usher Ricky Torbett Children s Sermon Kathy Smith Children s Church Kathy McAdams Stewards Bill Shatford & Eddie McSwain Greeters & Hospitality Table Faithful Seekers & Selah SS Classes Van Drivers Paul and Kathy McAdams February 3, 2019 Worship Volunteers Sound Mar Rooney Slides Becky Bond Usher Ricky Torbett & Bobby Curry Children s Sermon Lydia Bertram Children s Church Mona Holderfield Stewards Jimmie Whitt & Randy Samson Greeters & Hospitality Table Couts Staff and Friends In case of pastoral emergency, please call 682-333-0589 3
for the week of January 27th Today 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:30 am- Worship 1:30 p.m. - Play and Pray - Holland Lake Park 4:00 p.m. - Town Hall Meeting - Fellowship Hall Monday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Jr. League Practice 6:30 p.m. - Chicks In Action - GPS Sunday School Class Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Jr. League Practice Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Force 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - Kidzone 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Snack Supper 6:00 p.m. - Worship in the Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. - Tweens, Youth and Bible Studies 7:00 p.m. - Praise Band Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study (Discerning the Voice of God) 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Jr. League Practice 6:30 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Jr. League Games in the gym (Couts gym will host 1st and 2nd grade boys this year) Mark Your Calendars Youth Chili Cook-off Lunch - Sunday, February 10th 4
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Couts UMC Youth Loving God, Loving Neighbor Youth Sunday School 9:30 am - 10:15 am Serve - Saturday, Jan. 26 Jr. League Basketball Wednesday Youth 5:15 - Snack Supper 6:00 p.m. - Worship 6:30 p.m. - Lesson Wednesday, Worship Schedule Snack Supper 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30th Goolash and Salad Wednesday, February 6th Baked Chicken and Sides Bible Studies on Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - Following Worship To Live Is Christ: A Study of the Book of Philippians led by Butch Hott Discerning the Voice of God Priscilla Shirer Study led by Pastor Georgia Orr (Class also offered on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.) 6 Youth Mid-Winter February 1st-3rd Glen Lake Camp As of 1/17/2019 Debt Reduction Commitment Total: $381,448 $263,976 paid pledges Loan Balance: As of 1/17/2019 - $558,455.13 5
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: All Church Town Hall Meeting led by concerning General Conference of the UMC in February Today, January 27th 4:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hall Questions & Answers Town Hall Meeting - All of the church is invited Nursery Provided Chicks In Action Meeting Monday, January 28th 6:30 p.m. GPS Sunday School Classroom Couts Finance Committee Meeting Thurs., Jan. 31st 6:30 p.m. Conference Room Judah is 1! You are invited to join us at the parsonage (1101 N. Elm St.) for a party to celebrate Judah Raquel Jones. Saturday, February 2, 2019 2 pm - 3:30 pm (Come and go as you please; cake at 2:30 pm) In lieu of gifts, please make donations to our sister church in Havana, Cuba. 7
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 Email Address: Telephone # Street Address: City Zip Name:_(Please list all of your family that are in attendance) 01/27/2019 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 February 1st -3rd Midwinter at Glen Lake Camp Participants leave on Friday after school - return on Sunday after lunch February 10th Chili Cook-off Fundraiser after Worship Everyone is invited/encouraged to attend Scout Sunday February 10th Recognizing Scout Groups that Couts Sponsors Pack 375 - Cub Scouts Troop 75 - Boy Scouts Girl Scout Troop #4844 Adventure Crew #75 In case of an emergency and you need to get in touch with someone at the church when the office is closed, please dial 682-333-0589