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Couts United Methodist Church March 2, 2014/ 8:30 a.m. Service Transfiguration Sunday / Liturgical Color - White PRELUDE WELCOME / REGISTRATION OPENING PRAYER (in unison) Verna Polvado & Renerle Thompson Cindy Hott Cindy Hott Holy One, Light of light, God of all creation, long ago you showed yourself to the disciples in Jesus transfiguration - his face glowing like a field of daffodils on a bright, spring morning. Shine in us, around us, and through us, that the world may see your glory in the faces of your people - faces transfigured in the light of your love. Amen. *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: As God called to Moses from the mountain, we are called to be God s people. As Jesus called the disciples to climb with him to the peak of another mountain, we are called to follow wherever he leads. As the disciples stood in awe at the sound of God s voice, we are called to worship in wonder and praise. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH *THE APOSTLES CREED #881 *GLORIA PATRI #70 *INVITATION Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison) Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of needy. Forgive us we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 2
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. All: Glory to God. Amen. *GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. (In unison) *HYMNS OF PRAISE AND PREPARATION Cindy Hott Great Is thy Faithfulness # 140 They ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love CALL TO PRAYER O God In Heaven # 119 vs 1 JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER Ed George OFFERING The Lord s Prayer Ed George DOXOLOGY #94 CHILDREN S SERMON VIDEO Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith, Part 3 MESSAGE Providential Relationships Jon Reeves SCRIPTURE Proverbs 13:20 Jon Reeves HOLY COMMUNION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING page #13 Ed George *INVITATION *BENEDICTION Where He Leads Me # 338 vs 1 Cindy Hott Jon Reeves *POSTLUDE Verna Polvado & Renerle Thompson 3
PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE March 2, 2014-11:00 a.m. COUNTDOWN GLORY TO GOD WELCOME AND GREETING Josh Garrett *GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. (In unison) PRAISE AND WORSHIP Praise Band GRACE LIKE RAIN CHRIST IS ENOUGH OFFERING THE LORD S PRAYER You Won t Relent Ed George CHILDREN S SERMON DISMISS FOR CHILDREN S CHURCH (Children s Church for children Age 3 - Kindergarten meets next door to the Nursery ) VIDEO Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith - Part 3 MESSAGE Providential Relationships Jon Reeves SCRIPTURE Proverbs 13:20 Jon Reeves HOLY COMMUNION *INVITATION Lord, I Need You Praise Band (At this time, please meet Pastor Ed at the front of the sanctuary if you would like to make a commitment to Christ.) *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH 4
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Sunday, March 2, 2014 Worship Volunteers Sound Dick Ensminger Christy Garrett Slides Virginia Mayfield Becky Bond Usher Charles McNutt Wayne Slimp Greeters Kenneth & Doreen Kammer Rod & Barbara Corder Stewards Rob Worsham & Jimmie Whitt Children s Church Leader: Stephanie Jester Helper: Hayley Vantine Sunday, March 9, 2014 Sound Rollie Noe Christy Garrett Slides Karen Salyer Becky Bond Usher Ricky Torbett Eliza Utley Greeters Nancy Martin Jimmie Whitt & Bobby Curry Stewards Randy Samson & Dennis Watters Children s Church Leader: Kayleigh Bazzell Helper: Katie Mitchell Go Welcome Equip Serve Transform 66 Find us on the web www.coutsmethodistchurch.com 817-599-8601 5
PLEASE LIFT IN PRAYER Neal Allen - terminal bone cancer - by Elizabeth Slough Ted and Dovie Barber Janey Collier - in rehab at Holland Lake - Room 206 Mason Collier Jesse Carroll-lung and colon cancer-son-in-law of Kenneth & Doreen Kammer Chris Christiansen - liver cancer - cousin of Kenneth and Doreen Kammer Alice Cord - mastectomy on Wed. Mar. 5th - Geneva Oakes sister Sherwin Cord - tumors are growing again - Geneva Oakes brother in law John Courtroul Danna Cowley - liver cancer - Anthony Whitfield s 29 year old cousin Richard Crabtree - kidney damage due to diabetes - Katrina Nager s dad Lindy Dolberry - throat cancer - Roger and Jan Moore s family Julia Fant - herniated disks in neck - submitted by Rachel Craig Fowlkes family Charles Irwin - cancer - by Sherry Couch Doug Hamilton - Connie McNutt s brother Rick Henslee - COPD & heart blockage - submitted by Rachel Craig Kendall Hibbitts - nephew of Neil Hibbitts - Kidney Dialysis Hunter Hiett -Roger & Jan Moore s grandson Rodger Johnson - car accident in Mineral Wells Rusty Justice - cancer Ersin Konuk s family - by Barbara Rowe Kristina McCalip - Hodgkins Lymphoma - daughter of Len & Joyce Johnson Terry Morevic - cancer - softball friend of John McElroy Theresa Musiek - stage 4 cancer - by Rick and Kate Couch Tony Nager - Lung Cancer - Curt Nager s father Esther Nation - open heart to God s guidance - submitted by Couch family Arlene Padilla - Sterling House Donald Pilgrim - health issues - by Becky Weeks Samantha Roberson - Pseudotumor Cerebri - by Phyllis Slough Eddie Roper - Paula Pendergrass cousin - stage 3 lymphoma Charlotte & Steven Sexton - Steven has pancreatic cancer - by Bob Streck Helen Shatford - fell and is in the hospital - Bill Shatford s mother Tammy Shattuck - Breast Cancer - by Jimmie Whitt Taylor Skelton - recovering from cancer - Roger and Jan Moore; Vicki Slavik - hip replacement surgery 2/27/2014 - Thelma Troy s daughter Cliff Vick - Home Suzy Williams - perforated ulcer - at home recovering Please keep our homebound members in your prayers: Allene Bielss Mary Ann Cox Danice Mainard Carrie Bridges Arlene Ford Billie Murrell Beulah Clark Evelyn Grimes Evelyn Sullivan Alice Cox Cloy Holloway Marie White 7
For the week of March 02, 2014 Today 8:00 a.m. - SonRise Singer Rehearsal 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service 2:30 p.m. - Memorial Service for Rev. Mike Phillips 5:00 p.m. - Youth 6:00 p.m. - Youth Dinner Monday No Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. - Church Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Mission Team Meetings Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - Men s Prayer Breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Wesley Foundation Lunch 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Force Meeting Wednesday 10:00 a.m - Primetimers 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - CoutsKidz 4:30 p.m. - Prayer Force 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Snack Supper 6:30 p.m. - Ash Wednesday Service Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Lay Servant Class - Fellowship Hall 8
Couts Youth Sunday, March 2, 2014 5:00 p.m. - Youth 6:00 p.m. - Youth Dinner Wednesday, March 5th No Youth Meeting Youth attending Ash Wednesday Service Couts Pastoral Team Georgia Orr Church Council Meeting Monday, March 3 6:00 p.m. This week Pastor Georgia will be on call from our Pastoral Visitation Team. If you have a need, please call the church office or Georgia 817-691-7081 Mission Team Meetings Monday, March 3 7:00 p.m. Wesley Foundation Lunch Tuesday, March 4th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sign up sheet in the Welcome Center to help provide food & serve Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, March 5th 6:30 p.m. All Bible Studies and Youth will not meet so that everyone can attend the service. 9
Mark your calendars Miller Jarrell (Miller is in the worship band) Friday, March 21st 7:00 p.m. at Couts Lay Servant Ministries Class at Couts Saturday, March 8th Fellowship Hall 8:00 a.m. The United Methodist Church has a rich history of lay persons involved in all aspects of church life and leadership within the community. In fact, there are infinite ways that the Laity of the Central Texas Conference serve in support of our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. This class is an 8 hour class on Methodist Polity. If you would like to take this class please call the North District office of the Central Texas Conference to sign up. 817-599-9541 10
Activities for the week of March 10-15 (week after next) Monday, March 10th 6:00 p.m. - Handbell Rehearsal Tuesday, March 11th 7:00 a.m. - Men s Breakfast 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Force Wednesday, March 12th No Activities Due to Spring Break Saturday, March 8th 8:00 am. Emmaus Community Gathering Fellowship Hall Modified Hours for Church Office During Spring Break Open 8-Noon Monday - Thursday 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 Wed.) Name requesting prayer for Submitted by: Coment: Please fill out the Prayer Board Card in the pew if you put a person on the Prayer Board for an extended period of time. 11
Attendance Registration / Welcome Guests If you are our guest today at 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 below, tear on the perforated line and put in the offering plate. Name:_(Please list all that are in attendance) Street Address: City Zip Email Address: Telephone # May we contact you by: Mail Email Telephone No 03/02/2014 Member Guest Active in another church in Weatherford Out of town guest Wish to join Desire a call Attend Couts Regularly First Time Guest - Comments March 10-14 Spring Break March 15th 8:00 a.m. - Emmaus Community Gathering Fellowship Hall March 18th 7:00 p.m. SPRC Meeting Friday, March 21st 7:00 p.m. - Worship Service Asbury College Worship Band - with Miller Jarrell March 24th - March 27th Couts Week at the Center of Hope Saturday, April 5th District Great Day of Sharing Sunday, April 20 Easter Sunday Sunday, May 4th Confirmation Sunday Tuesday, May 20th District Conference 12