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PRELUDE
Welcome! Our prayer is that you will experience the presence of Christ in
this service. Please fill out a “Connection” card located in the bulletin so
we can get an accurate record of attendance. If you are a first time guest,
we are so grateful to have you with us. Please stop by the Welcome Desk
in the entrance to the Sanctuary so we can give you a Welcome Gift Bag.
OUR ADORATION OF GOD
GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP “Holy is the Lord”
OPENING HYMN “Give Me Jesus” Vs. 1,2,4, No. 554 (CH)
EXCHANGING THE PEACE
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
WE CALL UPON GOD IN PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER, CONFESSION & PARDON
OFFERING OUR GIFTS
OFFERING
OFFERTORY “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior” Chancel Choir
DOXOLOGY
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.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HEARING THE WORD
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:28-30 (NASB)
THE MESSAGE
A SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP
WE DEPART TO SERVE THE LIGHT
CLOSING HYMN “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” Vs. 4, No. 710(CH)
September 1, 2019 12th Sunday After Pentecost
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BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Director of Adult Choirs/Accompanist Mrs. Lynn Gordon
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and
in memory of her husband, Edward Avery
by Linda Avery
Announcements
Fellowship Time - You are invited to our fellowship time that is held
between worship services. This is a time to visit with friends and meet new ones! We'll have the coffee pot on and some breakfast goodies available in the Café from 8:30 – 8:55am and from 10:00 – 10:30am. We will also have coffee in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 8:15 worship service. Wherever you head for fellowship time, we welcome you and encourage you to come!
The campus will be closed Monday, September 2 which means your badges will not work. Please plan accordingly. Have a happy holiday with family and friends!
Women’s Basketball – We will be starting back up on the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00pm.
Choir Rehearsals – It’s not too late! We would LOVE to have new singers join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. Let Lynn Gordon know and she’ll have your music folder ready!
Sunday Matinee – Come join us on Sunday, September 8 from 2:00-4:00pm and watch “Hachi” - When a college professor develops an unbreakable bond with an abandoned dog, they set off on an unforgettable journey that inspires the hearts of an entire town! Starring Richard Gere, Joan Allen, and Jason Alexander, this film—based on a true story—
embodies the spirit of family loyalty. Dove approved. Rated G. Approx. 93 minutes.
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WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION
Sunday, September 15
10:30am – 2:00pm
Summer vacations have come to an end, school has started back, and we are finally starting to settle into our daily routines. Oak Ridge UMC's Welcome Home Celebration is the perfect opportunity to jump back into your church life! We will have ONE combined worship service in the Family Life Center at 10:30am on Sunday, September 15, immediately followed by a time of Fellowship, Food, and Fun.....you won't want to miss this special opportunity to reconnect with your ORUMC church family!!! (Please note that on this particular Sunday there will be no Discipleship Hour/Sunday School classes, and there will be no morning Fellowship Time coffee and snacks.)
Come for the Food!
We are asking the congregation to provide the food for this potluck meal. Items may be homemade, store-bought, or straight from your favorite restaurant....it will ALL get eaten! In an effort to make sure our food items are somewhat evenly split between meats/entrees, sides, salads, and desserts, please sign up for which type of item you'd like to bring. There is a sign-up genius link on the church website OR you can contact Kim Jackson at 704-576-8429 or [email protected].
Come for the Fun & Fellowship!
We will have bounce houses, corn hole, ping pong, basketball, four square, etc. outside for everyone to enjoy. Feel free to bring your own outdoor games, chairs, blankets, etc. to add to all the fun! Enjoy catching up with your church family while watching the kids run around having a blast. Take the opportunity to introduce yourself to unfamiliar faces (we've had a lot of new members join this past year!). This day is for YOU.....relax and have fun.....WELCOME HOME!!
Come to Help!
We all know these events don't happen by themselves.....it takes a lot of work to make it a success. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Kim Jackson at 704-576-8429 or [email protected]. We will gladly accept your help in ANY way that you would like to offer (kitchen duty, food setup, table/chair setup, table decorations, manning the drink table, etc.). Please don't assume that we have all the help we need.....there is never enough!!
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Revival - Join us as we continue our “Welcome Home” Celebration with “Home, Heart and Hallelujah” – a one night revival at 7:00pm with guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Tim Reeves and worship lead by the worship team, Paula + Angie.
What's the best thing about summer coming to an end?? Feed & Seed is back! ORUMC's weekly
fellowship meals will resume on Wednesday, September 18 and we would love to see you there!!
Free Flu Vaccines - Free vaccines will be offered at Feed and Seed on Wednesday, September 18 from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the cafe. This is an annual event coordinated by the congregational nurse program and CVS. You must be 14 years of age or older to receive the vaccine. Regular and senior vaccine will be available. Please present your insurance card, however, there will be no charge for the vaccine. Preventive health is our number one goal. Hope to see you there!
Young Moms’ Small Group – “The Next Right Thing” – A Podcast by Emily P. Freeman beginning Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00-7:00pm (during GLOW for kids). Come join other women who are looking for ways to simply life, juggle work, family, and parenting! The conversation is sure to be lively and meaningful! We will be meeting in D204/Youth Lounge. Contacts are Shawna Hart and Erin Bull.
Calling all kids – ages 3 to 5th grade! KNOT - a brand new and fun way of Sunday School for children, broken up into 5 week courses! Art, crafts, science, sports, fun in the kitchen, all while learning God’s word! You can sign up your child for the course he/she would like by clicking this
link on the church website. They will have the opportunity to complete all six sessions during the school year. Classes start at 10:00am, Sunday, September 22. For more information, check out the brochure on the church website.
Autumn Fair – Join us on Sunday, October 13 from 3:00-5:00pm for our fair. We will have inflatables, Trunk or Treat, snacks, prizes and more!
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! We will be celebrating our Pastors all month, but specifically on Sunday, October 13. If you have thoughts/ideas for showing our love to our Pastors on October 13 and/or all during the month, please contact Bev Miller or Phyllis Rowe in the office. Our Pastors minister to us in so many ways. This is a great time for us to minister to them.
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Food Collections for September
Good Samaritan Pantry: Backpack Ministry: Canned Green Beans Pork and Beans (15 oz. cans) Microwave Popcorn Pouches
Please place donations in the Donation Center located near the church office. Thank you for your support.
Sermon Notes
“This week will be different because my take home
from Sunday is…”
Our Presence:
Attendance for Sunday
8/25/19
8:15 Sanctuary Worship 85
9:00 Crosswalk Service 224
11:15 Sanctuary Worship 151
Total 460
Our Gifts:
8/25/19
Weekly Amount Needed
$16,902
Weekly Amount Received
$14,429
Year-to-date Amount Needed
$782,736
Year-to-date Amount Received
$784,544 (100%)
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Connect at ORUMC!
Sunday Morning Worship Schedule
8:15 & 11:15 Worship services, held in the Sanctuary, that use a variety of hymns, songs and readings to support the weekly message.
9:00 (Crosswalk) - A service held in the Family Life Center where the weekly message is supported by worship bands that lead with
vibrant Christian music. Nursery Schedule, Room B109
8:15, 9:00 & 11:15am Worship services, 4 years and younger 10:00am Discipleship Hour, infants & toddlers only
Sunday Morning Discipleship Hour
10:00 Discipleship Hour with a place for all ages to grow in their knowledge of God, apply His Word and become imitators of Christ.
For information about our ministries, contact:
Director, Children & Family Ministry, Larissa Brown,
[email protected], ext. 203
Director, Adult Choirs, Lynn Gordon,
[email protected], 336-643-4690
Director, Crosswalk Worship, Casey Whitt
[email protected], ext. 287
Director, Guest & Volunteer Ministries, Bev Miller
[email protected]; ext. 220
Director, Youth Ministry, Harrison Hart
[email protected], ext. 204
Director, Weekday School, Jamie Hatchell
[email protected], ext. 208
Weekly Adult Recreational Opportunities
Zumba: Monday, 9:05am (FLC); Thursday, 9:05am (FLC) Yoga: Monday, 7:00pm (Café); Wednesday, 9:00am (F219); Thursday, 7:00pm (Fellowship Hall) For more calendar information, please visit the church website at www.oakridgeumc.org
If you would like to know about the latest church events and more…
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September Prayers and Praises
Prayer needs
Larry Lent, recovering from a fall, friend of Carl and Stephanie Haigler
Addison Hiatt, healing, restored health and God’s will be done, son of Tom
Hiatt and stepson of Leslie Adams
Johnny, Sharon & John Van Kemp, praying for cancer-free results
Jack Youell, 18-year-old with cancer, grandson of Sue Payne’s stepmom
Larry Bendigo, fell, brother of Sally Wiener’s neighbor
Family members who are estranged from the church to find their way back
Students and teachers headed back to school/college
Janice Kocher, chronic pain, second attempt at back surgery, mother of
Robert Van Steen
Wendy Jenkins, unspoken, friend of Ann Robinson
Jim Lemmen, brain tumor, husband of Beth Waterfield’s cousin
Victoria Thompson, cancer, for a more effective treatment program,
cousin of Tom Odendaal
Valerie & Thomas Woolen, job search, loss of pets
Caroline Laughorn, battling leukemia for third time, friend of Gene &
Elizabeth Smith
Evelyn Peoples
Beth Jessup and family at the passing of her mother, Jane Holloway
Sandy Gilchrist and family at the unexpected passing of her brother,
Johnny Lemke, Sr. on July 15
Karen Kurtz & family at the loss of her mother, Joan Christy
Jane Hahn and family at the passing of her mother, Ida Morton
Praises
Beginning of the school year
School teachers and all they do to prepare for the school year
Cooler weather
Senior Pastor: Rev. Andy Lambert Associate Pastor: Rev. Christi Taylor
Cell: 423-431-9947 Pastor of Adult Discipleship: Rev. Susan Mitchell
2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Church: (336) 643-4690
Church Office Hours: M-Th, 8:00am – 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
www.oakridgeumc.org
