“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.” James A. Cason Senior PastorScott Harris Associate Pastor

JOIN US TONIGHT at Splash in the Boro!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KICK-OFFWater Slides/Games & Barberitos - This Wednesday beginning at 5:30PM

August 5, 2018 Worship Services: Sunday School:Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms:

8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM

Sunday, August 5, 20188:30 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason

“It's Not Your Table” - Luke 14:7-149:01 & REVIVE - Rev. Scott Harris

Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, July 29, 2018)Morning Worship: 334 Sunday School: 211

8:30AM: 47 9:01AM: 79 11:00AM: 158 REVIVE: 50Offering Received: $14,689.15

Our Church Family

Prayer Concerns Hospital: John Gould - Eagle Health & Rehab Jimmy Hood - East Georgia Regional Medical CenterOngoing: Arthur Howard, Gene Deal, Fred Maddox, Daryl Harrison, Brian Harrison, Steve Piazza, Marilyn Turner, Jim Long, Shirley Connell, Inman Hodges, Charlie Christmas, Creighton Alexander, Khaki Herrington, Marshall Thigpen, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach, Frances HumphreyNursing Homes: Willow Pond - Janette Johnson, Willie Coleman, Bobby Deal, Carolyn McCarty, Jan Johnston Southern Manor - Jean Braswell, Mary Adams, Libby Hutcheson, Roxie Remley

Welcome New Members:Mr. and Mrs. John (Adrien) Spandle1417 Jordan DriveStatesboro, GA 30458John, who works for the Department of Corrections, and Adrien, who is employed with Wells Fargo Advisors, join our church on transfer of membership from an area United Methodist Church. They are already involved in the Disciples of His Love Sunday School Class. They have two daughters, Meredith, who is entering the 4th grade at Bulloch Academy and Reagan, who will be entering the 2nd grade at BA.

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen (Lori) Tankersley Carly Campbell4420 Two Chop RoadStatesboro, GA 30461Phone: 912-865-3017Dr. Tankersley, who is employed with Optim Health Care joins our church on transfer of membership from All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Concord, North Carolina. His wife, Lori, who is a homemaker, joins on transfer of membership from a Baptist Church in Milledgeville. Lori’s daughter, Carly, joins on transfer from A New Beginnings Church in Ludowicci. She will be entering the 7th grade at Bulloch Academy.

Volunteers for August 5, 2018 (First Sunday of August)Prayer Warriors: Wayne and Suzan Laircey8:30 Lay Liturgist: Susan Laircey8:30 Ushers: Bird Hodges, Brannen Hodges9:01 Ushers: Alice Hall, Stephanie Owens, Rodney Fowler, Darryl Hopkins11:00 Lay Liturgist: Joe McGlamery11:00 Ushers: Bill Moore, Jim Campbell, Ronnie Ruffo, Hoke Brunson, Tal Johnson, Steve Harper (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels)Greeters: Janet Mathis, Betty F. Hodges, Carol Ruffo

Magnolia Bible Study The Magnolia Bible Study will begin on Thursday, August 9, from 2:30-5:00PM in Room 201. We are using the book “What Women Fear” by Angie Smith. Feel free to join us!

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

Camp Meeting Month Continues Each August, we observe Camp Meeting Month at the two traditional worship service. That means cooler, comfortable clothes (Men, you can take off that coat and tie!), less formal order of worship, and singing some of the old hymns of the faith. If you have a favorite hymn you would like for us to sing during August, please contact our organist, Pierce Dickens or you can call the church office (912-764-7589) and leave a message.

SFUMC Students News

Our Church CalendarSunday, August 58:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.9:01AM - 901 Service, FH10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH

Monday, August 66:00PM - Trustees6:30PM -Revive Band Practice, FH

Tuesday, August 76:00PM - Al Anon, Grace House

Wednesday, August 89:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite)5:30PM - Wednesday Night Kick-off7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm.

Thursday, August 96:00PM - 901 Band Practice, FH

Friday, August 109:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite)7:00PM - High School Kick-off, (offsite)

Saturday, August 1111:00AM - Al Anon, Grace House12:00PM - Soup KitchenSoup Kitchen sponsored by Kate Martin Sunday School

August 11 -High School Kick Off PartyHigh School students are invited to Becca and Cam’s house for a Kick off party from 7pm-9pm on August 11th. There will be a waterslide, games, and food to enjoy! The event is free and students are encouraged to bring their friends! Please contact Becca Brown at 404-955-4245 for directions.

August 12 - Surge Kick Off

August 13 - Breakfast Club Kick Off

August 15- Small groups and Confirmation Kick Off

For more information on any of these eventsplease contact Becca Brown at: bbrown@statesborofirst.com

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

Acolytes NeededPlease contact Bonnie Johnson (stilltime@frontiernet.net) if you are in Middle School or High School and would be interested in learning more about our acolyte ministry at Statesboro First Methodist. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to honor God and serve your church! Thank you.

Think Ahead While the school supplies are on sale, why not pick up a few things for your Operation Christmas Child shoebox! Pencils, rulers, and crayons are all items that could be perfect for a shoebox. Pick them up and set them aside, just don’t forget where! We’ll share more information on this year’s Operation Christmas Child in the coming weeks.

*HYMN OF COMMITMENTHymn #98 To God Be the Glor

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Children’s Moment (11:00 Traditional)Ashley Wren

Kids Worship:9:01:Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Madonna Henry11:00:Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Melanie Propps

Statesboro First United Methodist Church101 South Main Street, PO Box 2048

Statesboro, GA 30459Main Church Phone: 912-764-7589 Church Email: mail@statesborofirst.comJimmy Cason, Senior Pastor: 912-764-1875 Church Website: www.statesborofirst.comScott Harris, Associate Pastor: 912-764-1874 Church FAX: 912-764-7638

Children’s Ministries News

Children’s Sunday SchoolIt’s Celebration Sunday! Children will meet in the Sanctuary during Sunday school hour to receive a certificate of completion, and rising 3rd graders will receive Bibles. Refreshments will follow in the Gathering Area. Rising 6th graders will join the Youth Ministry for middle school Sunday school, so they will not meet in the Sanctuary. Promotion Sunday is August 12. Children (age three through 5th grade) will begin the 2018-2019 Sunday school year in their new classrooms.

Wednesday Night MinistryThis Wednesday, August 8, we kick off a new season of Wednesday Night Ministry. Join us at 5:30PM for dinner in the Fellowship Hall, and stick around for games and water slides. Wednesday schedule beginning August 15:5:15PM-6:00PM – Kids JAM (children’s choir) 5:30PM-6:30PM – Dinner served in the Fellowship Hall6:30PM-7:30PM – Small groups & activities for children in PreK-5th Grade

Habitat for HumanityOur church strongly supports Habitat for Humanity’s conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. To this end, we are one of several area churches that are contributing to the newest home-build; a faith-build. The foundation has been laid and is ready for builders! Workers are welcome every Saturday morning from 8AM-12PM. The minimum age to work is 18. Tools and experience are not required, just a willingness to work and learn! Grab a friend or two and head to 103 College Lane this Saturday (or any upcoming Saturday!). Any questions? Contact Debbie Walker, Missions Chair, 912-682-9703.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

Out of town or unable to attend? Watch Sermons Online!Video recordings from Pastor Jimmy and Pastor Scott’s sermons are posted on the church’s website and app each week. You may view them on your computer by going to www.statesborofirst.com and clicking on Watch Online to access recent sermon videos. Download our church app by going to www.statesborofirst.com/app

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE

CAMPMEETING MONTH

PRELUDE & MEDITATIONGod of Grace and God of Glory

arr. Paul Manz

INVOCATION

*HYMN OF PRAISE“At Calvary”

(Words can be found on the back of this newsletter)

PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE

CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00AM Service)Ashley Wren

(Following the Children’s Moment, children in Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)

PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER

GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGSOFFERTORY PRAYER

8:30AM Susan Laircey; 11:00AM Joe McGlamery

OFFERTORY (8:30AM Service)Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

arr. Robert Lau

OFFERTORY ANTHEM (11:00AM Service)In Remembrancearr. Lloyd Larson

*DOXOLOGY HYMN #94Praise 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 up-lifts!Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*SCRIPTURE READINGLuke 14:7-14

MESSAGE“It's Not Your Table”Rev. Jimmy Cason

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT“There is Power in the Blood”

(Words can be found on the back of this newsletter)

POSTLUDE

*Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service.

Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service.

A children’s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the back of the Sanctuary’s balcony on the second floor.

The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver.

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Hymn of Praise – At Calvary Text printed under CCLI1032344

Years I spent in vanity and pride,Caring not my Lord was crucified,Knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.(Chorus) Mercy there was great, and grace was free:Pardon there was multiplied to me:There my burdened soul found liberty, at Calvary.

By God’s Word at last my sin I learned,Then I trembled at the law I’d spurned,‘til my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary. (Chorus)

Now I’ve giv’n to Jesus everything,Now I gladly own Him as my King:Now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary. (Chorus)

O, the love that drew salvation’s plan!O, the grace that brought it down to man!O, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary! (Chorus)

Hymn of Commitment – There is Power in the BloodWould you be free from the burden of sin?There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;Would you o’er evil a victory win?There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

(Chorus)There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r in the blood of the Lamb;There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r in the precious blood of the Lamb.

Would you be free from your passion and pride?There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide?There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. (Chorus)

Would you be whiter, much whiter than show?There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;Sin stains are lost in its life-giving flow;There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. (Chorus)

Would you do service for Jesus your King?There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;Would you live daily His praises to sing?There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. (Chorus)