EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

OCTOBER 16, 2011

WELCOME

Welcome to First United Methodist Church, we are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Founded in 1821, First Church is the oldest Protestant church in the area and the oldest Methodist church in Florida. This historic church with four Sunday services has a membership of 3000 and is overflowing with life. We hope that you will consider becoming a member of our church family. You may join any Sunday by profession of faith or transfer of membership. Come and be a part of what God is doing here.

FLOWERS

The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of David Coe on the occasion of his birthday, October 12th, by Mary Coe; and in celebration of the baptism of Alexis Kennedy Pridgeon, daughter of our District Superintendent and Mrs. Jeremy Pridgeon, by the First United Methodist Church clergy.

VISITOR/NEW MEMBER CLASS

We welcome all visitors and new members that are interested in learning more about First Church to an introduction class that consist of four parts. The class will assemble at 9:30 a.m. in the Perry Home. Today’s class, Serving at First Church will help you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. On October 23, Tour of First

Church, will walk you through the historic buildings of our campus. On November 6, Introduction to First Church will give you an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the history, theology, worship, and membership of this great church. On November 13, Ministries of First Church is about all the programs and ministries of the church. We hope you join us each week.

THOSE SERVING TODAY

8:00: ACOLYTE—Ansley Denty and Payton Goff; USHERS—Marty Sherlock, Mike Jones, Neil Jones, Geoff Cook, J.D. Scott & John Thames; GREETERS—David/Julia Crow, Keith Whinnery, Linda Shearlock, Jacob Head, Jim/Lynda Babbitt, Colleen Ball & Neil/Jackie Jones. 9:30: USHERS—Carol/Joe Colbert & Jake Odom; GREETERS—Martha Ann Hunter & Margie Taylor; COMMUNION STEWARD—Beverly Butler; ASSISTING WITH COMMUNON—Ken Autrey, Clergy; Beverly Butler & Margie Taylor, Lay Persons. MUSIC—Heidi Branch. 11:00: ACOLYTES—Hattie Wade and Khaki Wade; USHERS—Ron Curtis, Tom Helms, Joe Cox, Walter Glenn & Paul Young; GREETERS—Andrea Edgar & Bill/Faye Curl.

WELCOME

*CHORUS There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; it sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth.

O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, because he first loved me!

PRELUDE ―Prelude in Classic Style‖ Gordon Young

*CHIMING OF THE HOUR

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Ps. 99) The Lord reigns; let the earth tremble! Let us praise God’s great and terrible Name! Come and worship at the footstool of the Lord, For holy is the Lord!

*HYMN No. 73

―O Worship the King‖ LYONS

*COLLECT 8:00 Geoffrey Lentz 11:00 Wesley Wachob

11:00 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM No. 39

Dr. Langdon H. Garrison, Jr. Alexis Kennedy Pridgeon Daughter of Jeremy and Abigail Pridgeon

11:00 HYMN No. 611

―Child of Blessing, Child of Promise‖ STUTTGART

ANTHEM 8:00 Mitzi Holt, solo ―Come Sunday‖ arr. Craig Curry

11:00 Sanctuary Choir ―Be Still‖ Mary McDonald

REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address and telephone number so that we may welcome you in a more personal way.

CONCERNS AND PRAYERS 8:00 Scott Grantland 11:00 Wesley Wachob

ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 AND 11:00 A.M.

OFFERTORY 8:00 Congregational Hymn Sing

11:00 Sanctuary Choir; Dale Riegle, trumpet ―One Faith, One Hope, One Lord‖ arr. Craig Courtney

*DOXOLOGY No. 95 ―Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow‖ OLD 100TH

*HYMN No. 566 ―Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love‖ EVAN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Ps. 119) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Repeat).

*8:00 GOSPEL READING Matthew 22:15-22

11:00 SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 8; Mark 8:34-36

SERMON 8:00 Dr. Wesley H. Wachob

11:00 Dr. Karl K. Stegall ―The Bucket List‖

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

*CLOSING HYMN No. 399 ―Take My Life, and Let It Be‖ MESSIAH

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE ―Duke Street‖ arr. Mark Albrecht

*Please Stand

Lectionary Scripture

FIRST LESSON: Exodus 33:12-23 As God is sending him to the new land, Moses received the promise of God’s abiding presence, as well as the promise that God’s back will be revealed to him.

SECOND LESSON: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 In the opening of his letter to them, Paul gives thanks for the faithfulness of the Christians at Thessalonika ―for we know that God has chosen you‖ to receive the word of truth; they have become an example for others.

GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 22:15-22 Tested by the Pharisees and the Herodians, Jesus answers the question about paying taxes to Caesar: What is due to God is more important than earthly matters.

ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:30 A.M.

WELCOME

PRELUDE ―Prelude in Classic Style‖ Gordon Young

*CHIMING OF THE HOUR

*HYMN No. 73 ―O Worship the King‖ LYONS

*COLLECT Ken Autrey

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM No. 39 Caden Rollin Etheredge Son of Matt and Jen Etheredge

HYMN No. 611 ―Child of Blessing, Child of Promise‖ STUTTGART

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Ps. 119) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Repeat).

*GOSPEL READING Matthew 22:15-22

SERMON Dr. Wesley H. Wachob

PASTORAL PRAYER Scott Grantland

REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address and telephone number so that we may welcome you in a more personal way.

OFFERTORY Mitzi Holt, solo ―Come Sunday‖ arr. Craig Curry

―Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and make good your vows unto the Most High‖ (Ps 50:14).

*DOXOLOGY No. 95 ―Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow‖ OLD 100TH

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion.

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Anyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn.

*CLOSING HYMN No. 399 ―Take My Life, and Let It Be‖ MESSIAH

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE ―Duke Street‖ arr. Mark Albrecht

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONTACT US: 6 E. Wright St. Pensacola, Fl 32501

(850) 432-1434 -- www.FUMCPensacola.com

FOR PASTORAL EMERGENCIES CONTACT: Ken Autrey (850-333-3073) or Ginger Raines (850-259-3177)

in addition to the church office.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER There is something for everyone on Wednesday Nights. Dinner is from 5:00—6:00 p.m. This week’s menu is Pork Teriyaki, Fried Rice, Ginger Green Beans, Bread, Salad, Dessert. You may make your res-ervations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online at FUMCPensacola.com. Please make your reserva-tions by noon on Tuesday. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday night!

BLUE LAKE CHURCH WIDE RETREAT For over 40 years our church family has joined together each fall to worship, learn, and fellowship together at Blue Lake Methodist Camp in Andalusia, Alabama. This weekend 240 children, youth and adults are participating in this annual event at Blue Lake. Please keep them in prayer as they travel home this afternoon.

GALLERY NIGHT—OCTOBER 21ST The Youth Praise Band will provide music on the porch of the Gov. Perry Home for the next Gallery Night on October 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Photographs detailing the history of First Church will be on display. An exhibit from the centennial cornerstone time capsule of the Main Sanctuary (opened in 2008) will also be on display. The Perry Home Coffee House will be open and have a generous selec-tion of coffees, teas & pastries. Don’t leave without trying some of our complimentary fresh baked cookies.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP ARTS SUNDAY On October 30th, join us at our morning worship services as we dedicate our choirs, worship arts groups and ourselves to the minis-try of music! At the 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. services all our children, youth and adult choirs will combine to sing and play. The 9:30 Choir (the Chancel Choir) and congregation will also have their dedication service. The Perdido Brass will join in the celebration in the sanctuary worship services. ICON will also participate in Music and Worship Arts Sunday.

Additional announcements, our complete church calendar, sermon podcasts and more are available online at FUMCPeHoltnsacola.com.