United Methodist Church September 16, 2018 Marilyn Jones - Senior Pastor
Couts United Methodist Church Sunday, September 16, 2018 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost - Liturgical Color - Green COUNTDOWN When The Saints Go Marching In Dylan Worsham - Trombone WELCOME / REGISTRATION Pastor 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: We are called to follow Jesus. But following Jesus isn t easy. No. It will demand our dedication and our energy. It will change our whole lives. Come, all of you. Come and learn of the Lord Jesus. Lord, we come, seeking your wisdom and your guidance. AMEN. OPENING PRAISE Cornerstone You ve Got A Friend Thank You Congregation OFFERING / PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER Soon and Very Soon - Couts Tweens CHILDREN S STORY Kathy Smith CHILDREN S CHURCH Amay Rawls & Kathy McAdams (Children s Church is for children 3-Kindergarten. They will return to the sanctuary during the Invitational Song) 2
SCRIPTURE Romans 12: 9-21 MESSAGE *INVITATION Series: Won t You Be My Neighbor? Live at Peace Congregation Where He Leads Me #338 (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. (Holy Communion will be served at the front of the sanctuary following the service. Everyone is invited to take Holy Communion.) September 16, 2018 Sound Mar Slides Becky Bond Usher Ricky Torbett Children s Sermon Kathy Smith Children s Church Kathy McAdams and Amay Rawls Stewards Becky Bond & Sherry Couch Greeters & Hospitality Table Journey Sunday School Class Van Driver Waymond and Wanda Torbett September 23, 2018 Worship Volunteers Sound Butch Hott Slides Kathy Smith Usher Ricky Torbett Children s Sermon Sarah Moden-Alliston Children s Church Sarah Moden-Alliston Stewards Bill Shatford & Eddie McSwain Greeters & Hospitality Table Faithful Seekers Sunday School Class Van Drivers Paul & Kathy McAdams 3
4 for the week of September 16th Today 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:30 am- Worship 1:30 p.m. - Play and Pray - Holland Lake Park Monday 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Scout Lodge Tuesday 7:00 am - Men s Breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant 6:30 p.m. Chicks In Action @ Rosa s 6:30 p.m. - Couts SPRC Committee Meeting 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. - Wednesday Night Worship and Bible Study - Theatre 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study - Gideon led by Pastor Georgia Orr 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study - Small Groups 6:30 p.m. - Tweens & Youth 7:00 p.m. - Praise Band/Team Rehearsal Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Center of Hope 1:00 pm - Making bags for Luka s church 7:00 pm - Cub Scouts - Lodge Friday 6:00 p.m. - Emmaus Community Meeting - 1st UMC, Weatherford Mark Your Calendars 5:00 p.m. - Sunday, September 30th - 5th Sunday Community Potluck Dinner and Worship Service with Calvary UMC Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 13th
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Couts UMC Youth Loving God, Loving Neighbor Youth Sunday School 9:30 am - 10:15 am Wednesday Youth 5:15 p.m. - Snack Supper 6:00 p.m. - Worship & Youth Groove New Sunday School Class 9:30 a.m. - meets in Conference Room Class designed for 18-24 year olds Wednesday Night Worship and Bible Study Wednesday, September 12th 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Snack Supper (Chicken Parm / Green Beans / Fruit) 6:00 p.m. - Worship - Theatre Tweens, Youth, and Bible Study As of 09/13/2018 Debt Reduction Commitment Total: $381,448 Loan Balance: 6 Debt Reduction Update As of 1/31/17 - $908,567.67 As of 09/13/2018 - $626,076.54 Amount paid on loan since 1/31/17 $282,491.13 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: Play and Pray (A ministry of Couts UMC) Every Sunday afternoon 1:30 p.m. Holland Lake Park Chicks In Action Meeting Tuesday, September 18th 6:30 p.m.@ Rosa s Everyone is invited. We will plan events & service projects for the year. Staff / Parish Relations Committee Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18th 6:30 p.m. Conference Room Emmaus Community Gathering Friday, September 14th - 6:00 p.m. 1st UMC - Weatherford Pastors Marilyn and Clint Jones invite you to the Parsonage for a time to listen to your stories, dreams and vision for Couts UMC Please sign up in the Welcome Center 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) 09/16/2018 If you are visiting Couts, we want to welcome you and we hope that you have a great worship expe- rience 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 Sept 30, 2018 5th Sunday Community Worship with Calvary UMC - 9/30/18 (210 Garner Road, Weatherford) 5:00 p.m. - Potluck 6:00 p.m. - Worship Dedication Sunday September 9th Handbell Ringers Needed We need at least 3 additional ringers for our handbell choir. We rehearse on Monday evenings from 6-7pm in the Sanctuary. Please let Cindy Hott know if you would like to be a part of the Sonshine Ringers. Trustee Meeting Thursday, September 20th 6:30 p.m. Conference Room