Jenny Strickland, Director of Music
Nan Comer, Pianist
Phyllis, Strickland, Organist
OUR
CHURCH
Fulton United Methodist Church
301 E. Main Street, Fulton, Mississippi
Rev. Jim Fisher, Pastor Diane Clark, Secretary
Rev. Frank Newell, Associate Pastor Phyllis Strickland, Organist
Jenny Strickland, Director of Music Jo Staub, Pianist
Christi Nanney, Children’s Coordinator Rev. James Price, Food Pantry
Mandy Walker, Nursery www.fultonumc.org Harvey Clements, Food Pantry
6th Sunday of Easter April 27, 2008 Color – White
The Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Invocation Rev. Jim Fisher
The Prelude Pianist and Organist
The Entrance of the Light of Christ Acolytes
The Call to Worship “Glorify Thy Name” Chancel Choir
* The Greeting Rev. Frank Newell
Pastor: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
People: and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Pastor: Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
Pastor: And you shall renew the face of the earth!
* The Hymns of Celebration “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” 139
“His Name is Wonderful” 174
* The Affirmation of Faith A Modern Affirmation #885 Rev. Frank Newell
* The Gloria Patri
The Children’s Message Mrs. Emily O’Neal
The Call to Prayer “If My People” Chancel Choir
The Pastoral Prayer Rev. Jim Fisher
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses.
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Ushers
As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our
gifts to Almighty God
The Offertory Anthem “Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” Chancel Choir
* The Doxology 95
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye Heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Scripture John 21: 1-17; Philippians 2: 5-8 Rev. Jim Fisher The Message One Last Thing! Rev. Jim Fisher
* The Hymn of Invitation “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” 452
* The Light of Christ Goes Forth Acolytes
* The Benediction Rev. Jim Fisher
* Choral Amen
The Postlude Pianist and Organist
Depart to Serve
*Congregation, please stand if able.
Welcome to Fulton United Methodist Church! We are so glad to have you worship with us this morning. If there is anyway that we might help you during your visit please let one of our ushers know…and make your plans to come again and worship with us. If you are looking for a new church family our minister would be delighted to talk with you and meet you and/or your family. Our focus this morning is serving our Lord Jesus Christ and his Church! God Bless!
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
TODAY, April 27, 2008 NEXT WEEK, May 4, 2008
HEAD USHER: Drew Homan HEAD USHER: Drew Homan
USHER CAPTAIN: Steven McNeece USHER CAPTAIN: Jerry Maxcy
GREETERS: Roy D. McAlilly’s S.S. Class GREETERS: Genesis Class
ACOLYTES: Justin Seger, Colt Petre ACOLYTES: Parker Thames, Caitlin Whitten, Russ Payne
A gift was given to the Church in memory of
ARNOLD D. STANSELL 1905 - 1958
By Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Stansell
God’s Helping Hands Ministry
“As God Leads, We Follow To Do His Work”
Call FUMC 862-9530
Mike Senter 862-9361
790-3416
In Galatians 6:10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, Let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
MYF tonight at 6:00 p.m. Emily and Chip Mabus will be providing supper!
Narthex Remodeling Committee…… will be having a meeting in the Library on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 p.m. Members are: Carol Drake, Dixie Wallace, Jenny Crane,. Sharion Aycock, Rev. Glyn Wiygul, Bro. Jim, Margaret and Bob Bain.
You are invited.
To join the people of
Christ the King Catholic Mission
along with our bishop
Most Reverend Joseph N Latino
for a celebration of the
completion of major renovations to our church building.
Our celebration will be held at our regular 8:00 am mass on May 4, 2008.
A reception for the occasion will follow.
Parish Pastoral & Finance Councils
Of Christ the King
Special Thank You…..Goes out to everyone who helped with our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast……it was great….and to all those who serve our Lord by using their gifts, time and talents…..to make our ministry the very best it can be!
“Wednesday Night Live”…..at 5:45 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. The Menu for this week is: Hamburgers, French Fries, Baked Beans and Dessert. Our Hostesses for April 30, 2008 are: Martha Weatherford, Dixie Russell, Margaret Bain and Brenda Cresap.
HELP NEEDED!........We are getting ready to place some recreational equipment in our MYF Room. We are looking for a good, used Pool Table. If anyone can provide some leads for us, please let Bro. Jim have that information.
If anyone who would like to donate a gift to offset this expense our youth would certainly appreciate that…..Please mark your gift MYF Fund! Thanks!
Thanks also to James Neaves and James Chatham for changing all our lights in the Sanctuary…..we will now be cooler and save money in the process!
Wednesday Night Live……..Beginning in May, our eating time for Wednesday Night Live will be moved to 6:00 p.m. We will also be cooking a little different menu for our kids!
Graduating Seniors……..If you have a graduating senior (either High School or College) please call the Church Office so we can list them in our newsletter and bulletin. Thanks!
Parsonage Committee Meeting….will meet today at 12:30 p.m. in the Christian Life Center, Conference Room.
Members
Honey Burleson, Home
Sandy Clements, Home
Betty Cole, Home
Mavis Cooley, Home
Jewel Haynes, Home
Juanita and Rita Jones, Home
Pat Marchuk, Home
Catherine Moore, Home
Our Military Families
Brad Bishop, friend of B.G White
Marshall House, grandson of Marshall and Arliss Sage
Jarrod Lampier, nephew of Angie Sheffield
Shaun Leonard, brother- in- law of Chip & Jenny Crane
Michael Phillips, son of Ron and Sharon Phillips
CTRP 1-9 CAV, (26 friends) of Janet Ross
James Young, son- in- law of Travis and Jo Staub
Friends and Family
Marcus Beard, friend of Tangie Davis
Twila Brown, friend of Rhonda Rick
Carrie and Joe Cayson, parents of Martha Weatherford
Wanetta Clements, cousin of Harvey and Sandy Clements
Susie Coleman, sister of Mia McNeece
Adam Crow, friend of Carolyn and Jerry Maxcy
Don Dowdle, brother of Madge Fisher
Penny Fisher, mother of Jim Fisher
Mary Katherine Fowler, friend of Harvey and Sandy Clements
Mike Golebiewski, cousin of Debra Droke
Theresa Greenhaw, friend of Anna Caroline Homan
Natasha Hampton, friend of Becky Strickland
Peggy Hayes, cousin of Cathy Neaves
Jane Johnson, friend of Elizabeth Roberts
Ivin Loden, father of Peggy Stockton
Mary Anna McNair, cousin of Sue Youngblood
Donna Matlock, friend of Cathy Neaves
Ray Ortego, friend of James and Cathy Neaves
Bob Pearson, friend of Diane Clark
Harold Ramsey, uncle of Carolyn Maxcy
Emily Rea, friend of Becky Strickland
Blake Richardson, father of Martin Richardson
Joan Smith, sister of Dixie Russell
Iown Stanphill, cousin of Cathy Neaves
Jeannie Turner, friend of Mary Joe Gosa
Kathy Slack Wallace and Family, friend of Lucia Randle
Joe Youngblood, son of Sue Youngblood
Calendar of Events
SUNDAY, April 27, 2008
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
12:30 pm Parsonage Committee Meeting
CLC/Conference Rm
5:00 pm Bible Study
6:00 pm Youth
7:00 pm Chancel Choir
TUESDAY, April 29, 2008
10:00 am Prayer Group
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2008
10:00 am Bible Study
5:45 pm Wednesday Night Live
SUNDAY May 4, 2008
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
3:00 pm Narthex Remodeling Committee meeting in Library
5:00 pm Bible Study
6:00 pm Youth
7:00 pm Chancel Choir
STEWARDSHIP
April 20, 2008
Attendance
Sunday School............................................................. 77
Worship Service...................................................... 165
Our Offering
2008 Ministry Budget............................. $394,414.00
Needed each week....................................... $7,585.00
Received last week....................................... $6,149.55
Received To Date...................................... $111,313.97
Needed To Be Current............................. $121,360.00
Over (Under) Week Sixteen................. ($10,046.03)
Sunday School Offering.................................... $65.00
Memorials .................................................... $360.00
MYF Fund .................................................... $100.00
Our Offering - Food Pantry
Donation .................................................... $240.00
Total .................................................... $240.00
The Flowers on the altar are in honor of
CHARLIE MAE’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
By Martha and Glyn Wiygul
GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF
MR. OLLIS WEATHERFORD
By Mr. and Mrs. Mike Senter – Food Pantry Fund
Mrs. Gola Senter
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Staub
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stubblefield
MRS. RHONDA RAY
By Mr. and Mrs. Mike Senter –Food Pantry Fund
MRS. SAMMIE BYRAM
By Mr. and Mrs. Mike Senter – Food Pantry Fund
Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson –Food Pantry Fund
Mrs. Gola Senter