The liturgical color is green symbolizing a focus on our Christian growth.

“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen

and who feasted sumptuously every day.”

Welcome, Concerns

Please turn off or silence electronic devices before you enter for worship.

Passing of the Peace of Christ

Prelude “Praise and Thanksgiving” Paul Manz

The Prelude is a pathway into the presence of God. Therefore let the worshipers remain silent and

contemplative. Lift up a prayer for your church family, staff, ministers & the work of Christ in the world.

* The Chiming of the Hour (Congregation stands)

* Opening Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH Pg. 577

* Affirmation of Faith UMH Pg. 881

* The Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Reception of New Members (8:30) Evan and Wendy Culpepper UMH Pg. 38 Joann Stevens Sacrament of Holy Baptism (8:30) Evan Lawton Culpepper , J r . (E.J .) UMH Pg. 39 (11:00) Carmen Elizabeth McCoy “God Claims You” TFWS Pg. 2249

The Choral Call to Prayer

Pastoral Prayer Emily Kirby

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Offertory Prayer (Ushers will come forward at this time) Celebrating Grace by Returning God’s Tithes and Giving Our Offerings

Offertory “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Richard Warner

* The Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (Olde Hundredth) UMH pg. 95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 2, 2016

Order of Worship

UMH Pg. 70

Children 3 years old to Kindergarten are invited to attend Little Church.

Please pick them up following the service in room 107, Wesley Bldg.

* Hymn of Preparation “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” UMH Pg. 452

* The Sermon Text Luke 16:19-31

Sermon “Neighbors Who Never Met” Rev. Dr. William H. Phillips

Service of Word and Table II UMH Pg. 12

Communion Anthem “Think of Me and Remember” Raney Please feel free to pray at the altar after receiving Communion.

This Sunday’s Communion offering will support those in our community through New Directions

* Hymn of Response “Bind Us Together” TFWS Pg. 2226

* Benediction

* Benediction Response “Shalom To You” UMH Pg. 666

* Postlude “Let the Song Go ’Round the Earth” Anna Laura Page

* * * (*) Indicates please stand as you are able.

We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

Flowers

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of the baptism of Carmen Elizabeth McCoy and in memory of her great grandparents Grant and Libba Singleton

Assisting in Worship

Little Church Audio Video

8:30 TBA 8:30 Greg Blythe 8:30 Jan Davis & Jim Lewis 11:00 TBA 11:00

Assisting in Communion

8:30 Service South Wing: Ashley & Imogene Booth South Floor: Rick and Ann Harmon North Floor: Rev. Buddy Phillips & Laura Bowden North Wing: Roger and Judy Hall

Acolyte Bible Bearers Crucifers

8:30 Chloe Montgomery 8:30 Ava Hussey 8:30 Alex Montgomery 11:00 Brody Runser 11:00 TBA 11:00 Bayley Runser

11:00 Service South Wing: Sharr i Hammond & Richard Randolph South Floor: Emily & Adam Kirby North Floor: Rev. Buddy & Gail Phillips North Wing: Harold & Brenda Barron

Greeters for October

Front Entrance Broadway Entrance Office Entrance

8:30 Brenda Bellamy 8:30 Linda Nitz 8:30 Randy & Ernestine Gravely 11:00 Carol Anne & Ronnie Felts 11:00 Dorothy Huggins 11:00 Rock & Donna Smith

Usher Teams for October

8:30 Ted Bellamy and Marc Smith Team

Don Altman, Roger Beavers, J.C. Bellamy, III, Marion Bellamy, Ronald Eldridge, Isla Mae Floyd, Bob Jones, Mavis Joyce, Jim Kendrick, Lynwood Lewis, Earnie Nitz, Bob Poston, Donald Royal, Susan Smith, Craig Thomas, Yotta Werthman, Richard Whitman

11:00 Annette Willett and Blake Arp Team

William Bellamy, Frank Clark, Kirk Gallion, Perry Johnson, Ronnie Felts, Isaiah Ivey, Beth Rozier, Jim Rozier, Dennis Ruby, Ed Willett, Keyonte Sessions, Brenda Barron, Al Wendler