United Methodist Church September 30, 2018 Marilyn Jones - Senior Pastor
Couts United Methodist Church Sunday, September 30, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost - Liturgical Color - Green COUNTDOWN Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 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: Sometimes we wonder how we have gotten through some difficult situations. God has been with us, lifting and comforting our spirits. We struggle and worry. God s loving presence sustains and strengthens us. Listen for God s call to you. Lord, we are listening and seeking your guidance. AMEN. OPENING PRAISE What A Friend Medley Soon And Very Soon Awesome God Congregation OFFERING / PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER How Great Thou Art Eric Campbell, solo CHILDREN S STORY Kathy Smith CHILDREN S CHURCH Sarah Moden-Alliston (Children s Church is for children 3-Kindergarten. They will return to the sanctuary during the Invitational Song) 2
SCRIPTURE Mark 2: 1-12 MESSAGE *INVITATION Series: Won t You Be My Neighbor? Being A Friend Take Time To Be Holy #395 Congregation (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 30, 2018 Sound Ethan Worsham Slides Becky Bond Usher Ricky Torbett Children s Sermon Kathy Smith Children s Church Sarah Moden-Alliston Stewards Becky Bond & Sherry Couch Greeters & Hospitality Table Pathfinder Sunday School Class Van Driver Paul & Kathy McAdams October 7, 2018 Worship Volunteers Sound Mar Rooney Slides Becky Bond Usher Ricky Torbett & Bobby Curry Children s Sermon Lydia Bertram Children s Church Kathy McAdams & Amay Rawls Stewards Jimmie Whitt & Randy Samson Greeters & Hospitality Table Couts Staff Van Drivers Rob Worsham 3
for the week of September 30th Today 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:30 am- Worship 1:30 p.m. - Play and Pray - Holland Lake Park 5:00 p.m. - Covered Dish dinner with Calvary UMC 6:00 p.m. - Worship with Calvary UMC Monday 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Scout Lodge Tuesday 7:00 am - Men s Breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant 5:30 p.m. - Worship Ministry Team 7:00 p.m. - Adult Nurture Ministry Team 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 1:00 pm - Making bags for Luka s church 6:30 p.m. - Harvest Festival Meeting 7:00 pm - Cub Scouts - Lodge Mark Your Calendars Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 13th 4 Blessing of the Animals - Sunday, October 14th - 2:00 p.m. Scout Lodge parking lot
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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, October 3rd 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Snack Supper (Baked Ziti/green beans/salad) 6:00 p.m. - Worship - Theatre Tweens, Youth, and Bible Study As of 09/27/2018 Debt Reduction Commitment Total: $381,448 Couts Mission Statement Go West Go: Welcome, Equip Serve 6 and Transform 6 Loan Balance: As of 1/31/17 - $908,567.67 As of 09/27/2018 - $621,076.54 Amount paid on loan since 1/31/17 $287,491.13 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 Fifth Sunday Breakfast Today - Sept. 30th 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Host: Couts Worship Ministry Team Everyone is welcome Harvest Festival Meal Tickets On Sale in the Welcome Center or In the Church Office Barbeque dinner $10.00 each - Presale $15.00 each at the door. Mission Team Meetings Tuesday, October 2 5:30 p.m. - Worship 6 p.m. - Children 7:00 p.m. - Adult Nurture Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 14th - 2:00 p.m. Scout Lodge Parking Lot (You can bring stuffed animal if there is a problem bringing the animal itself) 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) 09/30/2018 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 5th Sunday Community Worship with Calvary UMC - 9/30/18 (210 Garner Road, Weatherford) 5:00 p.m. - Potluck 6:00 p.m. - Worship Couts Youth Need Halloween Candy Our Youth have booth at the Weatherford College Safe Halloween Night - October 31st Donations can be left in the Welcome Center. Operation Christmas Child Boxes Please pick up in the Welcome Center and return by Nov. 18th