WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55
OPENING PRAYER
PRELUDE
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
E. Miller
INTROIT
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:
Come with your questions, come with your awe!
Congregation: For the God who broods over the chaos
meets us in this place.
Leader:
Come with your energy, come with your weariness!
Congregation: For the God who breathes new life into the dust
meets us in this place.
Leader:
Come with your sadness, come with your joy!
Congregation:
For the God who dared to become human meets
us in this place.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
*SONG OF GREETING
Learning from Geese Some years ago I was reading about scientists who had studied
geese, their actions and their habits. In studying geese the
scientists discovered several interesting facts about why geese fly
in a "V" formation.
First, the shape of the formation reduces the drag force that each
bird experiences compared to flying alone. This allows less fatigue
and the ability to fly a greater distance (studies have shown that a
flock of 25 birds in formation can fly as much as 70% further than
a solo bird using the same amount of energy).
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
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The Apostles’ Creed
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*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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Second, the birds take turns (rotate) being in front, falling back
when they get tired.
Third, the "V" formation makes it easy for the geese to keep visual
and communication contact within the group.
Surely the Presence of the Lord
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Fourth, when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and
falls out of formation, two geese fall out and follow it down to help
and protect him. They stay with the fallen goose until either it is
able to fly or until it is dead, then they launch out on their own or
with another formation until they catch up with their group.
CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
*HYMN OF PREPARATION
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
ANTHEM
In the Garden
More Like the Master
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
You are Mine
Maddie and Heidi Pelkey, Duet
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C. Gabriel
The Church has much to learn from the geese. We can
accomplish so much more when we work together and support
one another than when we go it alone. God has not called us to be
"Lone Rangers", but the body of Christ. Each part of the body is to
care about the other parts of the body. Together, with the Lord's
help, we can accomplish remarkable things for his kingdom.
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Haas
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT
To God Be the Glory
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*BENEDICTION
CHORAL AMEN
POSTLUDE
There Is Glory in My Soul
*Let those who are able, please stand.
Ushers: Michael Simmons, Bill Bowen, Jason Stump, Joe Brown,
John Holik, Ed Simmons
Greeters: Dudley & Anne Lewis, Jerry & Sue Rowe
Pianist: Carmine Wills
Sound Team: Ron Marcinski, Robert Porter, Derrick Ogletree
B. Mulder
Thomasville First United Methodist Church
425 N. Broad Street
P.O. Box 975
Thomasville, GA 31799
THE SPOKEN WORD
Rev. Jim Smith
In the Beginning…God’s Masterpiece
CHURCH NIGHT SUPPER 4/13
Dinner served 5:30pm until 6:00pm
Salad Bar
Buffet: BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad,
Baked Beans
Kids Menu: Same as Buffet
2 ways to make reservation:
*Call the Church Office at 226-0840
*Online at www.tfumc.com
*THE WRITTEN WORD
Readings from Genesis 1
Congregational response………Thanks be to God
Jim
THE CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Jim Smith - Senior Pastor
Barbara Waits - Church Hostess
Rev. Bob Dixon - Senior Adults
Brian Morgan Contemporary Worship Arts
Dr. Chris Goff Missions & Discipleship
Floyd White - Church Administrator
Ginny Scott - Youth Director
Heidi Pelkey Traditional Worship Arts
Jeanette Anderson - Secretary
Laurie Gunter - Children’s Director
Lisa Knapp - Nursery Director
Pam Goff - Preschool Director
Peggy Taylor - Financial Secretary
Steven Turner - Organist
Custodial Team:
Jacob Williams - Lead Custodian
Donnie Davis - Custodian
Chris McClelland - Custodian
Ron Sharp - Custodian
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sunday, April 10, 2016
8:45am Contemporary Worship
9:45am Sunday School
9:45am Confirmation Class
10:00am Contemporary Worship
11:00am Traditional Worship
4:00pm Senior Youth Band
5:00pm - 6:45pm Planet 56
5:00pm - 6:45pm UMYF
5:00pm Intercessory Prayer
Group
Monday, April 11, 2016
10:00am UMW Circle #3
1:30pm Staff Mtg.
5:00pm Chancel Bells
5:30pm Ministry Action Team Mtg.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
10:30am JOY
3:00pm UMW Circle #1 Mtg.
5:15pm Young Learners’ Advisory
Board Mtg
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
11:30am UMW Circle #2 Mtg
4:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
4:30pm Junior Youth Band
4:30pm Children’s Bells
5:30pm CNS
6:00pm Mission Leadership Mtg.
6:00pm Adult Discipleship Team
6:00pm Children’s Choirs
6:00pm Planet 56
6:00pm Youth Bible Study
6:00pm Chapel Devotional
6:00pm Bible Study
6:30pm Contemporary Worship
Team Rehearsal
7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, April 15, 2016
7:00pm Planet 56 Movie Night
HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS
Hospital
Gary Douglass, Marlene Patterson
OUR RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS
Sunday School
4/10 - Ruby McInnis, Bret Tinney
4/11 - Betty Tucker
4/12 - Janet Campbell, Haley Conn, Jim Prine
4/13 - Gavin Quina, Lisa Salveter, Sally Sullivan, Floyd White
4/14 - Sara Dickinson, Frances Raybon, Todd Stelly,
4/15 - Catie Campbell, David Flowers, Hannah Jones,
Simeon Turner
4/16 - Sandy Daniel, Sarah Davis
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers are given to the glory of God from the congregation’s
response to the Altar Guild flower fund.
PLANET 56 MOVIE NIGHT
Planet 56ers--join us for a Movie Night on April 15 from
7:00-9:00pm. Meet in the Planet 56 room upstairs in the
Upchurch Building. Snacks and movies provided at no charge!! Bring a pillow or a cushion to sit on. Friends are welcome, but
please call the Church Office by Thursday, April 14, to let us
know you are coming so we won't run out of snacks!
THOMASVILLE’S GOT TALENT
Prayer Concerns
David Bedell, Bill Bowen, Charles Campbell, Bob Dixon, Susie Dobbins,
Louise Golden, Kay Feldman, Truman Francis, Ruth Glass, Lawanna Hay,
Hershel Harvell, Murray Hinckley, Dick Jones, Virgil Lee, Ron Marcinski,
Jack Martin, Jeff Oates, Chris Salegumba, Mary Sippel, Jim Thompson,
Janet Trockley, Rosebud Virgil, Gene Walker, Celeste Wilson
Total Worship Attendance April 3:
8:45am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
11:00am Traditional Worship
Total:
BIRTHDAYS
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Join us on Friday, April 29, at 6:00pm for this local talent
showcase and auction to benefit our 2016 Rwanda Mission.
We've assembled an amazing line up of local talent (musicians,
dancers, actors, and more) plus you'll have a chance to bid on all
kinds of great items from deep sea fishing trips to catered dinners
to all kinds of gift items. Admission is free so come and bring your
friends. Doors open early at 5:30pm for those who want to
preview and start bidding on silent auction items.
SAVE THE DATES!
Vacation Bible School will be June 13-17, 2016! Save the dates!
This year's theme is "Barnyard Roundup". We will need lots of
adult and youth helpers, so get ready, pard'ners!
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
If you’re attending college in the Fall and would like to apply for a
TFUMC Scholarship, applications are available on our church
website and in the Church Office. All applications must be turned in
by 2:00pm on Friday, April 22nd. Scholarships will be awarded on
Sunday, May 15th. ContemporaryWorship
8:45 & 10:00
Good morning and thank you for joining us! It is our hope that you
will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we worship
together. We have coffee and restrooms that can be found near the
elevator, and nursery and children’s activities available in the
Children’s Ministry Building. Our Welcome Team is happy to help if
you have any questions or need directions. Today’s Teaching
In the Beginning…God’s Masterpiece
Readings from Genesis 1
Rev. Jim Smith
Song Selections
Let Creation Sing - Hillsong
Relentless - Hillsong
10,000 Reasons - Matt Redman
Give Me Faith - Elevation Worship
Steady Heart - Steffany Gretzinger
Sunday Servants
Welcome Team - Jesse Booth, Ben Celaya, Ed Sloan,
Mitch Whitted, Clarke & Janet Liles, Trinka Stirewalt,
Dave & Stephanie Anderson
Children’s Church - Laurie Gunter - Younger/Older
Worship Team - Brian Morgan (Guitar, Vocals), Scott Easom
(Electric Guitar), Stacey Morgan (Keys, Vocals), Myra Easom
(Vocals), Sean McKenna (Drums), Austin Falconer (Bass Guitar)
AV Tech Team - Jonathon Gandy, Leanne NeSmith,
Sebastian James
ENGAGE YOUR CREATIVITY
The Creative Design Team for the Contemporary Worship ministry is
looking for people to join our team! We are in need of skills in
carpentry, building, sewing and artistic talents such as painting.
Come help us build stage backdrops and create sets that enhance
our worship environment. Interested? Please contact Kelley
Warnock at (706) 499-8754 or
[email protected] or Brian Morgan at [email protected].
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
AV TECHIES UNITE
Do you have interest in sound, lighting, and/or video design? The
Contemporary Worship ministry NEEDS HELP and is seeking
individuals to join our AV team. If you or someone you know may
be interested, please contact Brian Morgan
([email protected]) for more info. All training provided!
This summer, our youth are headed to Warren W. Willis Camp for an
exciting week of summer camp. We will be there June 27th - July
2nd. Please go ahead and register your youth since the camp fills up
quickly. If you did not get the email with the website and registration
information, email Ginny Scott at [email protected] and she will
send that to you ASAP.