ANTHEM Ave Verum by Karl Jenkins David Tayloe, Tenor and James Seay, Baritone

Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Mary: Truly suffered, died on the cross for mankind: From who pierced side flowed water and blood! Be for us a foretaste of death in the last hour!

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Jimmy Mixson The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

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. PRAYER RESPONSE Hear Our Prayer arr. Richard Gore *OFFERTORY HYMN NO. 368 My Hope Is Built THE SOLID ROCK

Stanzas 1, 3, 4 My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name.

Refrain On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.

His oath, his covenant, his blood support me in the whelming flood. When all around my soul gives way, he then is all my hope and stay. Refrain

When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found! Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne! Refrain

OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Please give the attendance slips to the usher as the offering is received.

OFFERTORY The King of Love My Shepherd Is arr. Harry Rowe Shelley Mabs Seay, Mezzo-Soprano and James Seay, Tenor *DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

SCRIPTURE READING Acts 2:42-47 Rev. Dan Kilgore (Pew Bible, NT, p. 120) SERMON “The People of Hope!” Rev. Dan Kilgore *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 545 The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA

Stanzas 1, 2, 4, 5 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forevermore; till, with the vision glorious, her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee.

BENEDICTION Rev. Dan Kilgore BENEDICTION RESPONSE God Be With You Till We Meet Again POSTLUDE Voluntary Anonymous

(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)

*Congregation Standing. Thank you for silencing all cell phones and electronic devices.

The 11:00 AM Traditions Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM. CDs of Traditions and Bridge sermons are available in the church office. Sermons

available for online listening at www.fumct.org/welcome/listen-to-a-sermon

MUSICIANS

Dr. James Seay, Director of Music & Worship Ministries Susan Goode, Organist Adult Chancel Choir

WELCOME GUESTS

If you are a guest with us today, we welcome you and are honored that you have chosen to worship with us.

Please register your attendance in the red friendship pad. We hope you will share information about yourself so that we can respond to your presence with us.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP May 31, 2015 - 9:00 AM

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Josh Hickman PRELUDE Voluntary in D William Boyce CHIMING OF THE HOUR The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON

Stanzas 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all of the earth abroad the honors of thy name. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life, and health, and peace. He breaks the power of canceled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can made the foulest clean; his blood availed for me. In Christ, your head, you then shall know, shall feel your sins forgiven; anticipate your heaven below, and own that love is heaven.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Josh Hickman I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*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. *PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Jimmy Mixson Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.

ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION March 24 Attendance: Traditions: 306; Bridge: 302; Adult SS: 173; N/P SS: 27; K-5 SS: 17. March 24 Giving: Budget: $18,581.00; Building: $1,094.41; Organ: $367.00; Designated: $780.00 Deaths: In Thanksgiving for his life, Charles Michael (Mike) Coleman, May 22,

2015. Sympathy to his wife, Connie Coleman and to sons, Benjamin (Carrie) Coleman and William (Bonnie Gaines) Coleman all of Birmingham. Sympathy to Cathy (Steve) Flanagan and Cynthia (Greg) Tyler in the death

of their mother, Frances White of Tuscaloosa. Sympathy to grandchildren, Graham, Ben (Tess) and Suzanne Flanagan; and to Jon and Fletcher Tyler.

In the Hospital: DCH-Mary Long (Glen Long’s mother); St. Vincent’s: Luke Cates

Please join us this Sunday, May 31 during the SS hour in the Horton Café for a continental breakfast honoring Brian Loper and his faithful service to FUMCT and families. Come by and visit with Brian and his family as they move on to the next journey God has in store for them. There will be an opportunity to give to a love offering that morning.

Farewell Reception to be held June 7 at 10:00 AM in the Great Hall, for Rev. Josh Hickman and Dr. James Seay. Come join your church family in expressing our gratitude for their service. Josh has been with us for two years and his last Sun-day is June 7. James has been with us for almost 10 years and his last Sunday is June 14. Thank you gentlemen for your service to the church!

We want to thank David Hudson for six years of service to Huntingdon College as chairman of the board of trustees. Located in Montgomery, Huntingdon has provided an outstanding liberal arts education for over 160 years in an atmosphere that supports spiritual growth and inquiry. Ken Dunivant continues to serve on the board.

Quarter Sunday is today. Drop your extra quarters and dollar bills in the desig-nated jars around the church for our hospital goodie bag ministry. Members of the church who are in the hospital are given a "goodie bag" which includes snacks, puz-zle books, notepads, pens, and other items that might be helpful to the patient and his/her family members.

Older Adult Ministry. Would you like to get together for a time of fellowship and food? Please join us at noon on Monday, June 1 in classroom 303 on the 3rd floor for a light lunch and a game of Bingo. No need to RSVP - just come and enjoy yourself!

Celebration Circle Dutch Treat Social will meet Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM at Surin Restaurant, University Blvd.

Susan Baker, wife of former Secretary of State James Baker, will be speaking at Christ Episcopal Church on June 9, at 11:00. She has written book, Passing It On: An Autobiography with Spirit, which is her powerful Christian testimony. Mem-bers of the First UMC have been invited to participate.

Two mission trips are in the planning phase: Mechuwuna Methodist Camp - Winthrop, Maine | July 4-12 | First

Church is forming a mission team to work building wheelchair ramps for cabins; clothing ministry and nursing home ministry. For information, Con-tact mission team leader, Dorothy Raymond at 205.394.4787 or rraymond1887@charter.net, or Joshua Davis at 205.345.7261, ext. 52.

El Vergel Agriculture School - Angol, Chile | Oct. 30 - Nov. 7, 2015 A mission team is being formed to work with our long-time missionary partner John Elmore, working at the agriculture school for the local Mapuche Indian (Chilean Natives) population providing construction work, a relational minis-try, and a ministry to children. The cost is estimated to be between $1,500- $1,800 (depending on flight costs). Contact Darrell Johnson at dwjohnson96@gmail.com.

MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS MAY 24 2015

Matthew 25 Fund In Memory of Mike Coleman given by Hugh Stegall

In Memory of John Glenn Ross given by Virginia and J. G. Brazil

given by Dana McLaughlin

Memorials/Honorariums In Memory of Charlie Brakefield given by MargaretAnn Corbett In Memory of Carolyn Dominick given by Harriet Cabell Walker

In Memory of John Glenn Ross given by Louis and Georgia Buettner

Nursery Ministry In Honor of Roger and Sandra Reed given by the Disciple I Class

Organ Fund

In Memory of Carolyn Dominick given by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gorday

Giving to the Church – Your Will More than half of all Americans lack a properly executed will. Developing or updating a will is a blessing to your family to help them avoid costs, de-lays, stress and misunderstandings. It is also a way to make sure that your plans are carried out as you wish. If you want to leave a legacy for our church, make sure your will includes FUMCT. It can be a simple state-ment such as, “After the bills are paid, I want to tithe (give 10%) my estate to the church.” Or you can specify an amount from your estate to be transferred to the church. With a will, you can decide what your legacy to the church will be. Please remember our church in your will.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Whether you are a student looking for service hours a retiree looking for a local way to serve, or anyone in between,

we would love to have you volunteer! Contact Kate at 345-7261 Ext.10 or kate@fumct.org

A BIG THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO SERVE:

Ann Curry, Toni Tait, Mary Meadows, Lynne Richardson Elizabeth Cheshire, Marie Mills, J.G. Brazil,

Ed Graves and Joe Vengrouskie

HOSTS/USHERS

Eleanor Boykin, Doug Harless, Dale Erdman, Tony Allison, Cindy Sands

Who are you? Are you wondering who those kind faces you see in the church halls each week belong to? Chances are, they’re wondering the same about you. Have a church nametag? Make a habit of wearing it. Need a church nametag? Contact Celesta in the church office at (205) 345-7261 ext. 15 or celesta@fumct.org.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUSCALOOSA

800 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone 205-345-7261

Facsimile 205-345-7263 After Hour Emergency Number: 886-7177

Website: www.fumct.org 11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM

May 31, 2015 - 9:00 AM