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STONY HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor: “Lanny” Lancaster Ministers: The Whole Congregation
February 9, 2014 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Prelude and Lighting of the Candles
Choral Call to Worship: Spirit of The Living God
The Christian 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: 384 Love Divine, All Love Excelling
Hymn of Praise: 480 O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
The Mission of Stony Hill United Methodist Church is to: FOLLOW JESUS, MAKE DISCIPLES, AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
Psalm Reading: #833 Psalm 112 Bonnie Ward - Gay Nell Burris
Children’s Time
Prayer Time, The Lord’s Prayer, #895
Stewardship Scripture: ACTS 2.44-45: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.”
Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings
*Doxology 95 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Choir Anthem
Scripture: Exodus 20.12
Sermon:
“10-God’s Plan For Life: Part 5: Honor your father and mother”
Hymn of Dedication: 701 When We All Get To Heaven
Choral Benediction: Lead Me Lord
Postlude
Greeter: 10:45 Hilton & Mary Butler Sound: Jack McRae, Walter Peele
Ushers: 8:45 Jack McRae, Larry Kirk Projection: Madison Smith, Jacob Lancaster
10:45 Hilton Butler, Dean Springer Piano: Patty McCormick
Counters: Stephen Eudy, Cecil Almond Organ: Elaine Crawley Nursery: Jayne Burris, Mary Ann Laton Pastor: Michael “Lanny” Lancaster
Acolytes: 8:45 Sarah Booth, William Booth Assisted by: Emily Booth, Toby Smith
10:45 Jasmine Benson, Emma Barfield 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
Thursdays: 6:30pm: Cub and Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall
7pm: “Following Jesus Bible Study”
Food Pantry Collection for February: Canned Beans & Dried Beans
Prayer Concerns: Our State and Nation, Gary Springer, Faye Clodfelter, Stephen Beasley, Marcos Martinez, Lee Smith, Robert Kimrey, David Deschenes, Cory Mattingly,
John Henderson, Kim Macey Handley, Terry Sloan, John Mehalechko, Jillian Stallings,
Buddy Caudle family, Robbie Fesperman family, Chad Archer, Leona Goodman family,
Nicki Daninburg, Valerie Putnam, Dennis Buchanan, Amy Brinson, David Sanges,
Bryant Fersner family, Daniel Hamilton, Brenda Baker, Mike & Martha O’Neill,
Sandy Horne, Doris Dufour, Pastor Lanny, Janet and family
Shut-ins: Ron & Loretta Allred, Alberta Boggan, Gene and Carolyn Helms, Ruby Murray, Kate Swaringen, Carolyn Terry, Gene Watkins
*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 February: 2-Patty McCormick, Tari Parsons
9-David & Pat Mills 16-Sid & Margaret Fields 23- Henry Bonnie Springer
Announcements
*NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 16: JOINT SERVICE AT 10:45AM (NO EARLY SERVICE): UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S SUNDAY WITH GUEST SPEAKER EMILY JOHNSON, UWHARRIE DISTRICT UMW PRESIDENT
1. Sermon series: “10--God’s guidance for Life!”! Don’t miss it! For more information, you can download or order the book, “The Truth about God” by Stanly Hauerwas and Will Willimon.
2. “Refresh: A Bible Study on Christian Marriage!”
Sundays at 5pm, starting Sunday, Feb. 16. *“The 501”: A Modern Praise and Worship Experience for All People who enjoy worshiping God in a Modern Worship format with Refreshments afterward! TODAY!!! AT 5:01PM AT Love’s Grove UM Church, 4360 Polk Ford Rd., Stanfield
*trueU Teen Girls Conference for Middle and High School Girls: focusing on purity. Speaker: Hannah Arrowood. Saturday, March 22, 9:00am-12:00pm North Albemarle Baptist Church 401 Park Ridge Road Albemarle. Attendance is free. To register contact Amy at 704-983-2100 or .
*We donated 275 pounds of food to SCCM in January!
*Corrections to the leadership list: Please ADD Bobby Johnson to the list of certified lay speakers. Please DELETE Pam Kiker, Pat Speight, Joe Ingram and Becky Troutman from the Tellers list and ADD Kathy Johnson and Dean Springer to the Tellers List
*Habitat for Humanity Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser: Feb. 27 11am-7pm at First Baptist Church, Albemarle Tickets: $8. For more information, call 704-985-1050
*Children’s Church for ages 3-3rd grade starts after the Children’s Story!!!
*Mt. Shepherd Church camp, Asheboro: great programs and camps for children and youth this summer. www.mtshepherd.org or call 336-629-4085
*“Transform the World” at Badin School:
*Reading Buddies / assisting teachers. If you would like to volunteer to be a reading or math buddy or assist teachers at Badin, volunteer forms are available. A background check is required.
*Thanks for your assistance with Coalition for Christ! We helped 272 children and 8 adults during the holiday season!
*Check out our church website: www.stonyhillumc.org , like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter! 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.