Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM

October 20, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Gathering

The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and brilliance of the music, we prepare our hearts for worship. Members and visitors, please register your attendance in the pew pads. The Chiming of the Trinity The Prelude Prelude in E Flat Major Jacques Lemmens

*Processional Hymn How Can We Name a Love UMH p. 111

*Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 70 Stewardship Presentation Jeff Barham

Chair, Finance and Stewardship Committee Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offerings Offertory Non troppo lento in E Major César Franck

*The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn Christ, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH p. 550 The Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 NT Pew Bible pp. 182-183 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Elisha A. Hoffman (Anthem for choir and congregation, hymn 133)

Sermon “Because of You” Rev. Scott Efird *Hymn Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service UMH p. 581 *Benediction *Postlude Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies James Mansfield *Please stand if able

Church Reminders and Meetings

Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings

Ashland Youth Choir, Today, 4:30 pm, Choir Room

ACME for Children, Today, 5:00 pm, #125, ages 4K-5th grade

MYF, Today, 5:30 pm

Ashland Readers, Today, 6:30 pm, East Bay Deli, Irmo

November Newsletter articles are due Monday, October 21st .

Staff will be attending a District Staff Training on October 24th.

Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 27th 4:30-6:30 pm

Cars need to be in place by 4:00 pm Sign-ups can be found around the church.

Charge Conference reports are due Monday, October 28th. Piano Concert on new Steinway piano, Sunday, November 3, 3:00 pm Ashland UMM, Monday, November 4, Zorbas in Seven Oaks Shopping Center, 6:30 PM. The Church Office is now accepting reservations for Ashland UMM Ladies Night Dinner on December 2 in Ashland Hall. The cost will be $20.00 per person and the meal will be the same as last year to include: roast beef, chicken, and shrimp with all the fixings. Dinner will be at 6:30. Cutoff date for reservations will be November 27.

The Path Worship — 8:45 AM October 20, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering Together

Welcome and Announcements

Prayer for the Spirit to Move as We Worship

*Sharing the Peace of Christ

Drawing Closer

*Call to Worship

*Songs of Praise How Can I Keep from Singing Wonder

Going Deeper

Stewardship Presentation Jeff Barham

Chair, Finance and Stewardship Committee

Time of Prayer

Sharing Joys and Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving to the Kingdom For the Beauty of the Earth Ruth Elaine Schram

Ashland Youth Choir

*Presentation of our Gifts

*Song of Preparation How He Loves

*The Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

Message “Because of You” Rev. Scott Efird

*Song of Promise The Lord Our God

*Benediction

*Please stand if able

Wednesday Night — October 23, 2019

Dinner at 6:00 pm

Menu: Mixed green salad, meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes,

green beans, dinner rolls, apple crisp

Cost: $7— ages 18 & up; $3 — ages 10-17; free ages 9 and younger

Make reservations by noon on Monday, via red slip in the pew pocket

or on line at www.ashlandumc.org

Programs at 6:45 pm

Middle School Study—2 Timothy led by Ryan Keith

High School Study—Ecclesiastes led by Jack Holladay

Adult Study — Nehemiah led by Rev. Scott Efird

Music Ministry

Handbell Choir, 6:30 pm, #115

Worship Choir, 7:30 pm, Choir Room

Our Faithfulness

OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, October 13, 2019 8:45: 77 11:00: 117 TOTAL Worship: 194 Sunday School: 125

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Dr. R. Wright Spears by Bob and Michele Percival.

OUR SERVICE: Sunday, October 20, 2019 THE PATH

Musicians at The Path: Wayne Suttlemyre, lead guitar; Jack Holladay, keyboard & rhythm guitar; Derrick Vaz, bass guitar; Scott Burkholder, drums; Vocals: Brooke Holladay, Jack Holladay, Andra Keith, Scott Burkholder The Path Greeters: Sherri Gantt, Clare Allen Lay Reader: Jean Jackson

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Steward: Lisa Lindsay Crucifer: Danny Dilworth Acolytes: Evan Efird, Lucas Allen Lay Reader: Red Bonneau Greeters: Herman Lightsey, Rebecca Swanson Ushers: Kaye Bradley, John Calore, Joan Wilcox, Chuck Wilcox Jimmy Smith Valet Parker: Scott James Welcome Center Advocates: Hal & Sherrill Clarkson

Ashland

United Methodist Church

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Rev. Scott Efird, Pastor

October 20, 2019

Worship Services

8:45 am: The Path

11:00 am: Traditional Worship

9:45 am: Sunday School

Email: office@ashlandumc.org

2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; 803-798-5350

Facebook: Ashland United Methodist Church

Website: www.ashlandumc.org

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Richard Brigman Steve Felsberg Bill Turner Lucy Turner

For pastoral needs after office hours:

Rev. Scott Efird (843) 714-7699

Rev. Reggie Rowell (843) 697-6967

Poinsettia Flowers Order Form Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary December 15th. Payment to Ashland UMC must accompany order. Deadline for orders is November 10th. Please print how you would like the names to appear in the bulletin. You may take your plants home after the Christmas Eve Service. ___________ 6 1/2” red - $12.00 ___________ 8” red - $20.00 ________ Total Enclosed In Memory of ________________________________________________ In Honor of __________________________________________________ Name_______________________________________________________

Sunday, October 20, 2019

“Because of You”

2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

SERMON NOTES

GIFTS

In memory of Gene Porter by

Bud & Ruth Graczyk, Jim & Nancy Bradley,

and Margaret Combs

Winter is Coming

Help our homeless men neighbors stay warm

Clean out your closets and donate CLEAN USED AND USEABLE *

Men’s Winter Coats – size large and larger

Shoes – Boots - Sneakers

Warm Clean Blankets

Hoodies

Socks

2 and 4 man tents

Place items in the boxes located in the hallways

before the end of October

*New items will also be accepted