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STONY HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor: “Lanny” Lancaster Ministers: The Whole Congregation
August 11, 2013 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude and Lighting of the Candles
Choral Call to Worship:
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: 509 Jesus Savior, Pilot Me
Hymn of Praise: 496 Sweet Hour of Prayer
The Mission of Stony Hill United Methodist Church is to: FOLLOW JESUS, MAKE DISCIPLES, AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
Psalm Reading p. 783 Psalm 50 Joe Ingram – Gay Nell Burris
Children’s Time
Prayer Time, The Lord’s Prayer, #895
Stewardship Scripture: 1TIMOTHY 6.18-19: “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”
Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings
*Doxology 95 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Ken
Choir Anthem
Scripture: Luke 10.38-42
Sermon: Being over Doing
Service of Holy Communion
*Hymn of Dedication: 568 Christ For The World We Sing
*The altar is always open for prayer during the last hymn
*Choral Benediction:
Postlude
Greeter: 10:45 Tom & Loraine Fesperman Sound: Dink Hathcock, Walter Peele
Ushers: 8:45 Sprinky Burris, Larry Kirk Projection: Drinda Hathcock, Tabitha Peele
10:45 Tom Fesperman, Dean Springer Piano: Patty McCormick
Counters: Dean Springer, Stephen Eudy Organ: Elaine Crawley Nursery: Pastor: Michael “Lanny” Lancaster
Acolytes: 8:45 Evan Hurley, Eli Smith Assisted by: Emily Booth, Toby Smith
10:45 Eli Fields, Jamie 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
7pm: Bible Study
Thursdays: 6:30pm: Cub and Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall
Food Pantry Collection for August: Canned Vegetables
Prayer Concerns: Our State and Nation, Amy Brinson, David Sanges, Dewell Cook, “Sprinky” Burris, Jimmy Barfield, Jason Burleson family, Sheri Efird, Bryant Fersner family, Daniel Hamilton, Ophelia Blalock, Family of Robbie Fesperman, Ellen Lancaster, Mary Cain, Harold Holt family, Family of Roy Still, Family of Joe Byrd, Family of Seth Pope, Justin Dunn, Brenda Baker, Mike & Martha O’Neill, Sandy Horne, Doris Dufour, Carolyn Terry, Patty McCormick, Bob Wagoner family, Pastor Lanny, Janet and family
Shut-ins: Ron & Loretta Allred, Alberta Boggan, Leona Goodman, Gene and Carolyn Helms, Ruby Murray, Kate Swaringen, 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 August: 4-Bobby & Kathy Johnson, 11-William & Laura Fields, 18-Lee & Christine Smith, 25-Pam Kiker & Lynne Terry
Announcements
Meeting Thursday, August 15 at 7pm to plan Children’s Church and Nursery ministries for this coming year! All are invited.
“Following Jesus” Bible Study: Starts Thursday, September 5 at 7pm. Less reading than Disciple Bible Study. Meetings to last around one hour/week. Please register as soon as possible by calling or emailing Pastor Lanny.
School Supplies for Needy Children. Bring the next few weeks.
“Transform the World” at Badin School:
1. Backpack food ministry for needy children. Looking for 10 partners to commit to just $4/week to fund the feeding of 10 needy children. Stony Hill Children, youth, and adults will work together to prepare the bags each week. For more information, contact Pat Mills or Pastor Lanny
2. 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.
Family Fun Day, Sunday, September 29 from 5pm-7pm! Hot Dogs, Games, and Fun for all ages! Come bring a friend!
Bridge to Recovery Ministries provides safe transitional housing for those needing alcohol and drug addiction treatment. We transformed the world by donating $610 dollars to this worthy ministry last Sunday. Please continue to pray for Rev. Jim Allred and this worthy ministry in our own community.
Stony Hill donated 355 pounds of food during the month of July! Let’s continue to bring food for the relief of hungry in our community! TRANSFORM THE WORLD!
TRANSFORMING THE WORLD! Stanly Community Christian Ministries Yearly Report: 28,235 Meals Served, $264,984 of assistance dispersed, $69,979 of clothing and household items dispersed. Thanks for your support of YOUR Stanly Community Christian Ministries!
*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.
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.