Bethesda United Methodist Church
The Reverend John Whatley, Pastor
The Order of Worship
May 19, 2013
Pentecost
11:00am Worship
Prelude Organist
Greetings and Announcements Pastor John
We Praise God
Chiming of the Hour Kevin Murphy
Call to Worship Chancel Choir
*Processional Hymn #364 Because He Lives
*Receiving the Light of Christ Acolytes
A Salute to our Graduates
We Converse with God
Prayer Celebrations and Concerns Pastor John
Organ Meditation Organist
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Pastor John
Response to Prayer Congregation
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful face and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.
We Give to God
Offertory Prayer Pastor John
Offering Kayse Harshaw
*Doxology #95 Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow
We Accept the Call of God
*Hymn #404 Every Time I Feel the Spirit
*Children’s Moments Marshall Gordon, Children’s Director
Children 3 years old thru 5th grade are excused at this time to go to Kids Kingdom and will return for communion with their parents.
Anthem Chancel Choir
*Scripture Lesson Acts 2:1-11 Pastor John
The Sermon The Power of Pentecost Pastor John
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Invitation to Christian Discipleship Hymn # 347 Spirit Song – The Altar is open for prayer. Is God moving you to consider receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and to follow Jesus Christ on a path that leads to Christian discipleship? Is God leading you to consider membership at Bethesda United Methodist Church? Is God calling you to rededicate your life and seek His will? Do you have a concern for yourself and/or others that you need to lay before God? We who are leading in worship are waiting to pray with you.
*Dismissal with Blessing Pastor John
We Go to Serve God
*Sending the Light of Christ Pastor John
*Benediction Chancel Choir
*Postlude Organist
Letting the Spirit of God spread around the world, please join us at the top of the steps of our church to release your balloon
*Please stand if you are able
Congratulations to the following graduates:
Jeswin Abraham – Berkmar High School
Mason Howington, Western Illinois U. Bachelor of Business in Marketing with a Minor in Finance
Angela Marsland Higgins – Kennesaw State University
Amber Marie Venters – Charleston College, BA
Prayer Concerns: Sara Benefield, Felix Martin, Kim Maxwell, Cleo Foxworth, Taylor Gordon, Marissa Haag, Chad Moncrief, our military people: Major Stan Johnson, Sgt. Bryan Williams, Cpl Kevin Williams, CTT2 Chris Bartleson, C5 Dustin Hughes, Eric Bartleson, Damon Kreider (Afghanistan), Josh Bernardi.
Membership is More! Membership is more than getting your name on a list. At Bethesda it signals so much – excitement about Christ’s role in your life, commitment to the point that you want to “sign up”, understanding that being a part of the whole makes the whole stronger in some way that only God can truly know. Perhaps you have been worshiping here for a time and are ready to take the next step. If you would like to join Bethesda please let Pastor John know at any of the services or call at 770-921-3753.
Children’s Announcements Vacation Bible School!! June 17-21, 6 to 8:30pm. Parents! You can sign your kids up for VBS at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/bethesdaumc. Church Members! Please email Marshall if you can help with VBS. I will have donations lists out soon for items that we need donated for snacks and games. Looking forward to another great week of VBS at Bethesda this summer!
The Source
The Reverend John Whatley, Pastor
May 19, 2013
8:45am
Welcome
Announcements – Pastor Whatley
Passing the Peace –
Prayer – Pastor Whatley
Tithe and Offering
Offertory –
Scripture – Acts 2:1-11
Sermon –The Power of Pentecost
Closing Song –
Benediction
Prayer Concerns: Sara Benefield, Felix Martin, Kim Maxwell, Cleo Foxworth, Taylor Gordon, Marissa Haag, Chad Moncrief, our military people: Major Stan Johnson, Sgt. Bryan Williams, Cpl Kevin Williams, CTT2 Chris Bartleson, C5 Dustin Hughes, Eric Bartleson, Damon Kreider (Afghanistan), Josh Bernardi.
Membership is More! Membership is more than getting your name on a list. At Bethesda it signals so much – excitement about Christ’s role in your life, commitment to the point that you want to “sign up”, understanding that being a part of the whole makes the whole stronger in some way that only God can truly know. Perhaps you have been worshiping here for a time and are ready to take the next step. If you would like to join Bethesda please let Pastor John know at any of the services or call at 770-921-3753.
Children’s Announcements Vacation Bible School!! June 17-21, 6 to 8:30pm. Parents! You can sign your kids up for VBS at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/bethesdaumc. Church Members! Please email Marshall if you can help with VBS. I will have donations lists out soon for items that we need donated for snacks and games. Looking forward to another great week of VBS at Bethesda this summer!
American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Wednesday, May 22nd from 2:30 – 7:30pm. The Blood Mobile will be in the back parking lot and free t-shirts to all participants. Thank you for giving the gift of life.
Your Staff
John Whatley, Senior Pastor – johnwhatley {at} bethesdaunited(.)org
Marshall Gordon, Children’s Director- marshallgordon {at} bethesdaunited(.)org
Brock Derringer, Choir Director brockderringer {at} bethesdaunited(.)org">–brockderringer {at} bethesdaunited(.)org
Athel Morris, Secretary – athelmorris {at} bethesdaunited(.)org
Tina Fiorenza, Custodian – tinafiorenza {at} bethesdaunited(.)org
Shelley Scoggins, Preschool Director -shelleysco {at} bellsouth(.)net
Ministries and Fellowship Opportunities this week
Sunday – 8:45am & 11:00am – Worship Service
9:45am – Sunday School
3:00pm – Admin Council
4:30pm – Youth
5:00pm – Visitation for the family of Syble Hunt
6:00pm – Memorial Service for Syble Hunt
Monday – 6:30pm – Ladies Prayer Group
Tuesday – 4:30 – Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday – 2:30pm – Red Cross Blood Drive
5:45am Prayer Group
6:30pm – Chancel Choir, Youth
8:00pm – Praise Band Practice
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Budget Information as of May 1, 2013
Budget offering received month of April 2013 $23,935.13
Budget required to date 2013 $144,296
Budget offering received to date 2013 $119,320.05
YTD is minus $24,975.95
Percent of apportionments paid to date 6.49%
Other giving month of April $1,673.00
Mark your calendars – One June 9th, Pastor John’s last service with us as Pastor we will only have one worship service and it will begin at 10:45am in the sanctuary. There will be a Retirement Reception in honor of John and Mary Elizabeth that afternoon from 3:00 – 5:00. Then on June 16th, The Reverend Dana Everhart, Our District Superintendent, will be preaching and we will only have one service beginning at 11:00am in the sanctuary. Immediately following this service there will be a called Charge Conference for the purpose of approving the new pastor’s salary.
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