Go Welcome, Equip, Serve, Transform United Methodist Church Index: Page 2 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Service 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Worship Volunteers Prayer list This Week at Couts Information Page 10 Announcements Page 11 Prayer Request Page 12 Registration February 7, 2016, Senior Pastor
Couts United Methodist Church February 7, 2016 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service 5th Sunday after the Epiphany - Liturgical Color - White PRELUDE Verna Polvado & Renerle Thompson WELCOME/REGISTRATION (Please fill out the registration on the last page of the bulletin, tear along the perforated line and place in the offering plate.) Cindy Hott GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST Cindy Hott Leader: People: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. OPENING PRAYER GOSPEL GATHERING SONG Congregation Just A Little Talk With Jesus *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Brothers and sisters, the extravagant love of God has called us together. For long before we were even aware of it, God knew us. He had already chosen us to be part of His family - children of God! And having chosen us, he called us; and having called us, he justified us; And having justified us, he gave us his glory! What extravagant love is this! Come let us worship! *OPENING HYMN Congregation Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King 2
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH *APOSTLE S CREED # 881 *GLORIA PATRI #70 JOYS AND CONCERNS CALL TO PRAYER HYMN Cindy Hott Congregation As The Deer Panteth For The Water (ushers come to the front during the Call to Prayer Hymn) PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER OFFERING I Come To The Garden/What A Friend We Have In Jesus Medley SonRise Singers *DOXOLOGY #94 *HYMN OF PREPARATION Congregation Give Me Jesus CHILDREN S SERMON Sarah Moden-Alliston SCRIPTURE 2 Kings 19: 15-17; 32-34 MESSAGE Overwhelming Odds THE GREAT THANKSGIVING HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN OF INVITATION Congregation O Jesus, I Have Promised # 396 vs 1 & 4 (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 *POSTLUDE Pastor Verna Polvado & Renerle Thompson *If you are able, we invite you to stand. 3
Couts United Methodist Church February 7, 2016 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service COUNTDOWN Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord WELCOME / REGISTRATION (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 *GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST Leader: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also with you. *PRAISE AND WORSHIP Praise Band Victory Blessed is the One OFFERING You Are Holy CHILDREN S SERMON Sarah Moden-Alliston DISMISSAL TO CHILDREN S CHURCH Sarah Moden-Alliston (Children s Church is for children ages 3 - Kindergarten. They meet in room #103 and return to the Sanctuary during the Invitational song) 4
SCRIPTURE 2 Kings 19: 15-17; 32-34 Joshua Garrett MESSAGE Overwhelming Odds *INVITATION Praise Band Lord, I Need You (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. Worship Volunteers 8:30 Service 11:00 Service Sunday, February 7, 2016 Sound Rollie Noe Christie Garrett Slides Karen Salyer Becky Bond Usher Ricky Torbett Bobby Curry Greeters Kenneth & Doreen Kammer Rod & Barbara Corder Stewards Jimmie Whitt & Loretta Vick Children s Church Leader: Sarah Moden-Alliston; helper-kathy McAdams Hospitality Table - Church Staff Sunday, February 14, 2016 Sound Rollie Noe Christie Garrett Slides David Vela Becky Bond Usher Donny Petersen Eliza Utley Greeters Stewards Randy Samson & Nancy Martin Children s Church Mona Holderfield - Kathy Curry Hospitality Table - GPS SS Class 6 5
PLEASE LIFT IN PRAYER Debbie Balch - Lymphoma - having chemo by Roger and Jan Moore Ted, Dovie and Larry Barber - pray for Larry a job Kathryn Battaglia - Parkinson s and Dementia - by Sarah Moden-Alliston Mason Collier Suzy Copeland - Alzheimer's - Paul McAdams sister Sherry Couch - complex torn medial meniscus on right knee Ray Crawford - Lung Cancer - Sheilia Campbell s son - by Mylissa Capp Couts - that members would seek the Holy Spirit & commit to their love of Christ - Carol and Roland Real Couts Youth - to find a youth director Destiny & her mom - suspected eye cancer bio on 3/1 - cousin of Paula Clark David Evans - Melanoma in stomach has spread - by Helen Hearnsberger Debt Reduction Campaign-Finance and Council Cari Freeman - breast cancer - co-worker of Ember Mitchell Christy Garrett - had back surgery December 23rd Jenny Garrett-pray she can keep new job (starting next week) by Cissi Coonce Jean Grant - Willow Park Rehab #407 Lisa-premature baby-less than 1 lb-liver failure/needs transplant-bobbie Lackey Lindsey Beth unborn baby has heart defect - by Jennifer Polvado Dowd Rick Henslee - COPD Complications - by Julia Fant Brandy Hallman Kendall Hibbitts - nephew of Neil Hibbitts - Kidney Transplant Dora Jones - thank you for the prayers for me-they mean so much. Ron Kearney - Thank you for your prayers Chad & Kelley Joneson & daughters-ldl Lukemia-by Shawn & Eric Campbell Sarah Laster - niece of Chris Safford Pam Lemons - cancer has spread to her brain - Helen Hearnsberger Lisa Moore - by Mona Holderfield Roger Moore - gratitude for prayer - melanoma has been eradicated Julie Moyer - pray for sleep - by Cassie Tony Nager - chemo - Curtis Nager s father John Wiley Price - that he will overcome persecution - by Tanya Mason Ralph Ragsdale Dorothy Reynolds - shingles - by Karen Smith Martha Rhodes-liver cancer and on Hospice - Chris & Nancy DeArman s aunt Eddie Roper - Paula Pendergrass cousin - stage 3 lymphoma Patricia Ryder - by New Vision Class Sue Swanson - liver cancer - by Carol Real Renerle Thompson - started chemo and has been sick Tomsky family - premature twin girls - Erica & Allison-by Stephanie Jester Bob Truss - pill chemo to work by Cissi Coonce Matt Wilson - 48 yr old needs heart transplant-by Richard & Pat Noe 6 Donna Young - stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer - by Eric Campbell Shelly & Cory Zipperle - new adoptive parents - niece of Denise Hall
for the week of February 7th Today 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service No The Story Bible Study Meeting 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm. - No Youth Monday 10:00 a.m. - The Story Bible Study 5:00 p.m. - Junior League Basketball Practice 6:00 p.m.. - Handbell Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. - The Story Meeting (for Sunday & Wednesday groups) Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - Men s breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant 5:00 p.m. - Junior League Basketball Practice 6:30 p.m. - The Story Bible Study 7:00 p.m. - Children s Mission Team Meeting Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Force 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - Kidzone 6:30 p.m. - Ash Wednesday Service Thursday 5:00 p.m. - Junior League Basketball Practice Friday 5:00 p.m. - Junior League Basketball Practice 7
Sunday, February 7, 2016 No Youth due to Mid-Winter Pastoral Care Pastor Rod Corder This week Pastor Rod will be on call if there is a pastoral care need. Please call Pastor Rod 817-999-9326 Give Online Today Text keyword coutsyouth to 77948 for Couts UMC Youth Couts Youth Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Youth attend Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Online Giving Available go to the church website www.coutsmethodistchurch.com Click on the above link and setup your account on the secure server From your Smart Phone This code will take you to the secure server at Vanco Services and you can set up an account or access your account if you have already registered. ScanLife is a free app if you don t have an app for that. 2016/17Enrollment for current Students February 9th For New Students - March 10th 8 CoutsUMC To:292929 If you would like to receive church reminders/ announcements in text form on your smart phone: text - CoutsUMC to 292929 and you will be on the list. Couts Facebook Go to Couts Methodist Church on Facebook and Like us, Check-In Or Share an upcoming event
Couts United Methodist Church Mark Your Calendars Couts VBS June 20-23 Monday - Thursday Tweens are encouraged to attend the Ash Wednesday Service On February 10th - 6:30 p.m. Next Tween Meeting - February 17th Soul Hope Shoes for children in Uganda! 9
Confirmation Class & Parent Meeting Luncheon February 21st 12:15 p.m. Following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service in Fellowship Hall and Lunch Rescheduled due to Church Camp This Week Only, The Story will not meet on Sunday or Wednesday (due to Super Bowl & Ash Wednesday Service) There will be an extra meeting on Monday evening, February 8th at 6:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 10th 6:30 p.m. All Wednesday evening programs are asked to make the Ash Wednesday Service their meeting for that evening (Wednesday The Story people are asked to attend one of the other times) on Monday or Tuesday) Primetimers Lunch Meet at Boo Rays at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 10th Parents Night Out Wednesday, February 17th 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tweens, Adults & Nursery Staff will have a movie and snacks for the children while you go out for a quiet time. 10 Carotid Artery/Placque Screening - $70.00 Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation) $70.00 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening - $70.00 Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening - $60.00 Osteoporosis Risk Assessment - $60.00 All 5 Tests for $149 Lifeline Screening Saturday, February 27th 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Get $10.00 off call 1-888-653-6450 for an appointment
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: Comments District Leadership Training for SPRC Trustees & Finance Members Sunday, February 21st 3pm - 6pm Arborlawn UMC-Fort Worth to sign up please contact Pastor Matt or Cindy Next Couts Campers Outing March 4-6 Cleburne State Park For more information please contact Jan Moore 817-925-9926 Lego Donations Our Children s Ministry would appreciate donations of Legos to aid in their Lego My Bible rotation Save the Date Sunday, March 20th Palm Sunday 12:15 p.m. - Potluck Dinner In the Gym and Easter Egg Hunt outside, for Children, following lunch. 11
Member Guest Active in another church in Weatherford Out of town guest Wish to join Desire a call May we contact you by: Mail Email Telephone No Email Address: Telephone # Street Address: City Zip Name: (Please list all that are in attendance) 02/07/2016 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. Come and join us - we re on Chapter 16 this week The Story Bible Study Schedule: Monday - 10 a.m. Monday - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday - 6 p.m. Healthy Church Initiative Self Study Please keep our church in prayer as we begin work on the next phase of HCI, The Self Study There are 6 parts that we are working on: November Local Church Questionnaire & Readiness 360 Survey December Local Church Stats with GCFA Spreadsheet & Additional Documents January Community Study & Self Study Assessment Discussion 1 12