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STONY HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor: “Lanny” Lancaster Ministers: The Whole Congregation
May 19, 2013 Pentecost
Prelude and Lighting of the Candles
Choral Call to Worship: 171 There’s Something About that Name
The Easter Greeting: L: The Lord be with you! P: And also with you!
Announcements and Passing of the Pew Pads
Prayer for the Holy Spirit
Hymn of Praise: 545 Church’s One Foundation
Hymn of Praise: 138 King of Love My Shepherd is
The Mission of Stony Hill United Methodist Church is to: FOLLOW JESUS, MAKE DISCIPLES, AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
Psalm Reading p. 826 Psalm 104 Bonnie Russell – Rusty Fesperman
Children’s Story
Prayers of the People, The Lord’s Prayer, #895
Stewardship Scripture: LEVITICUS 27.30: “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.”
Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings:
*Doxology 95 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Ken
Choir Anthem Joy Unspeakable Warren
Scripture: Acts 2.1-21
Sermon: “Spirit”
*Hymn of Dedication: 140 Great is They Faithfulness
*The altar is always open for prayer during the last hymn
*Choral Benediction: This Little Light of Mine
Postlude
Greeter: 10:45 Jim & Gail Humphrey Sound: Drinda Hathcock, Richard Wood
Ushers: 8:45 Charlie Smith, Joe Ingram Projection: Dink Hathcock, Tabitha Peele
10:45 Jay Allen Fesperman, Bruce Smith Piano: Patty McCormick
Counters: Cecil Almond, Loraine Fesperman Organ: Elaine Crawley Nursery: Pastor: Michael “Lanny” Lancaster
Acolytes: 8:45 Sarah Booth, William Booth Assisted by: Emily Booth, Toby Smith
10:45 Cori Humphrey, Cameron Burleson Assisted by: Marci Lemons
Every Week at Stony Hill
Sundays: 8:45am: Worship Service (traditional) 9:30am: Jesus and Java – Fellowship Hall 9:45am: Sunday School for all ages 10:45am: Worship Service (traditional)
5:00pm: Youth Group meeting
Mondays: 7:15pm: Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall
Wednesdays: 8:00am: Breakfast Bunch at Judy’s Restaurant 7:00pm: Choir
7pm: Bible Study
Thursdays: 6:30pm: Cub and Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall
Food Pantry Collection for May: Toiletries—(shampoo, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, personal hygiene)
Prayer Concerns: Our Nation, Jimmy Barfield, Jason Burleson family, Sheri Efird, Bryant Fersner family, Daniel Hamilton, Gene Watkins, Ophelia Blalock, Valerie Putnam, Tony Furr, Ruby Stoker, Bobby Johnson, Sylvia Burris, Family of Robbie Fesperman, Ellen Lancaster, Mary Cain, David Eash, Harold Holt family, Debbie Wood, Family of Roy Still, Brian Byrd, Family of Joe Byrd, Family of Seth Pope, Justin Dunn, Brenda Baker, Pat Mills, Bill Randle, Mike & Martha O’Neill, Sandy Horne, Doris Dufour, Keith Auman, Carolyn Terry, Patty McCormick, Bob Wagoner, Pastor Lanny, Janet and family
Shut-ins: Ron & Loretta Allred, Alberta Boggan, Leona Goodman, Jean Holt, Gene and Carolyn Helms, Ruby Murray, Kate Swaringen
*If you have a prayer concern that you would like added or deleted from the list, please call or email Pastor Lanny at the parsonage.
*Jesus & Java Host for April: May 5 William & Laura Fields, 12 -Mother’s Day,
19 -Patty McCormick & Tari Parson, 26 -David & Pat Mills
June 2 - Sid & Margaret Fields
Announcements
*Check out our church website: www.stonyhillumc.org and like us on Facebook! Check them for upcoming worship experiences and activities at the Church!
*Did you know that you could set up an electronic payment or bank draft to manage your giving to the church? For more information, contact your bank.
Pastor Lanny has been reappointed to serve as the pastor of Stony Hill. Pastor Lanny, Janet, Noah, and Jacob count it a joy and privilege to serve the Lord together with you at Stony Hill!
The Sunshine Seniors Group will meet Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 AM at Morrow Mountain State Park's lower picnic area, just below the pool. However, if you are uncomfortable driving to the park, please be in the Badin Baptist Church's parking lot at 10:00 AM for a ride to the park. Park Personnel will be on hand to give us some facts about the park. The newly renovated museum is available for a walk though. Bring your favorite covered dishes, $1.00, a guest, and ofcourse, yourself, for a time of good fellowship, and wonderful food.
TRANSFORM: a youth local missions camp will be the week of Sunday, July 7. More information to come. Please be in prayer as we prepare to Transform the World starting here in Stanly County!
Care Team: The Care team is a group of church members who visit the sick, shut-ins, visitors, and the grieving. They also provide acts of love and compassion such as taking food to others. If you are interested in being a part of this great ministry, contact Pastor Lanny.
New Address: Melissa Rager & Michael 300 Creekridge Circle Apt. 19A Albemarle, NC 28001
We gathered 114 pounds of food last month for the Stanly Christian Ministries food pantry! Good job! Let's see if we can gather 170 pounds this month!