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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55 OPENING PRAYERCHIMING OF THE HOURPRELUDE Great is Thy Faithfulness Runyan/TurnerINTROIT Joyful, Joyfiul, We Adore Thee *CALL TO WORSHIP

All-merciful, tender God, you have given birth to our world, conceiving and bearing all that lives and breathes.

We come to you as your daughters and sons, aware of our shortcomings, our insecurities,

our drive to put ourselves before others. We ask you to forgive us,

and by the gentle touch of your Spirit help us to find a renewed sense of compassion,

that we may truly live as your people in service to all. Amen. *HYMN OF PRAISE Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters 605*TIME OF GREETING PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE Let the Words of My MouthBLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Children are dismissed for children’s church, which is located in theChildren’s Building (Ages 4 through 1st grade only).

*HYMN OF PREPARATION Lord, Speak to Me 463OFFERTORY Take My Life, and Let it Be Consecrated Hayes *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95 *THE WRITTEN WORD Luke 12:13-21 Dr. Fred Dorminy THE SPOKEN WORD Greed Rev. James C. SappHOLY COMMUNION A Service of Word and Table II 12 *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Nothing Between 373*BENEDICTION Twofold Amen POSTLUDE How Firm a Foundation Wade*Let those who are able, please stand.

This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3

Traditional ServantsUshers: Ken Wright, Gary Tucker, Ed Elam, Mills Herndon, Ron Dixon

Greeters: Charles & Fran PuryearElevator: Bruce & Bonnie Bradshaw

Lay Reader: Dr. Fred DorminySound Team: Mike Nicolay, Steven HayesChildren's Church: Grant & Ashley Smith

Communion Stewards: Ruth Willett and Diane Newsome

Rev. James Sapp - Senior Minister jsapp@tfumc.comJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorLaurie Gunter - Children’s Director lgunter@tfumc.comMollie Inman- YLA Director minman@tfumc.comKim Jenkins - Office Assistant office@tfumc.comLisa Knapp - Nursery Director lknapp@tfumc.comTim Peck - Worship Arts Director tpeck@tfumc.comPeggy Taylor - Financial Secretary ptaylor@tfumc.comSteven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.com

Barbara Waits - Visitation bwaits@tfumc.comAmanda West - Youth/Missions awest@tfumc.comDrew West - Youth/Missions dwest@tfumc.comFloyd White - Church Administrator fwhite@tfumc.com

Custodial Team:Jacob Williams - Lead CustodianDonnie Davis - CustodianChris McClelland - CustodianRalph Minor - CustodianRon Sharp - Custodian

August 4, 2019

Well, as many of our educators are back at work this week, many of our students have their last week of freedom from school. This means we are able to get back to our regular schedule in our church activities as well. Our Church Night Suppers begin August 21. We are finalizing our Wednesday night classes and will publish them soon. Remember next week school buses and students will be heading back to school so be on the lookout as you drive. Our August 4 worship services will have blessing of the backpacks for all age students, remember to bring your backpacks Sunday morning.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019 4:00pm Youth Band 6:00pm Contemp. Worship Team 7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, August 11, 2019 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School10:00am Youth Parent Mtg.11:00am Traditional Worship 4:00pm Intercessory Prayer Group 5:00pm Planet 56 Parent Mtg. 5:00pm UMYF Monday, August 12, 2019 2:30pm Staff Meeting

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:00pm Contemp. Worship Team 7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS Hospital: Bill Becknell, Sara ExumPrayer Concerns: Denny Blair, John Booth, Robert Clark, Monroe Daniell, Chuck Derringer, Fred Dorminy, Darin Drury, Ruth Glass, Ann Goggins, Mandy Hall, Herschel Harvell, Jean Hendrix, Christopher Hunt, Phyllis Jones, Virgil Lee, Dot Rigsby, Bill Sullivan, Hilda WalkerSympathy: Is extended to Joyce Goggins and her family on the death of her mother, Jessica Fletcher.

ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance July 28 8:45am Contemporary Worship 199 11:00am Traditional Worship 153 Total: 352 Sunday School: 218

BIRTHDAYS8/04: Finn Little, Jessica Little8/05: Beck Nicholson, Katie Simmons8/06: Janet Liles, Mark Parker, Bob Parrish, Natalie Salveter Robison, Asher Smith8/07: Nancy Burks8/08: Trip Gebel, Mike Owens, Taylor Shiver8/09: Iris Hood, Addison James8/10: Marge Keeling, J Knapp, Bryson Ross

FLOWERS IN THE NARTHEXAre given by Wayne & Diane Newsome to the glory of God, and in honor of their grandson Preston Wayne Gray who turned 4 years old today.

PLANET 56 PARENT MEETINGPlanet 56ers and their parents have a meeting on Sunday, August 11 at 5:00pm. At this meeting we will go over the schedule for the upcoming school year. We will also sign up for snack suppers. Planet 56ers will meet EVERY Sunday night this year so parents will need to help provide snack suppers.

YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRIES 19-20 SCHOOL YEARThere are terrific opportunities for our 7th-12th graders to get involved in developmental Worship Ensembles this school year, taught by Director of Worship Arts Tim Peck.

Youth Choir: learn to sing with a group in whatever voice you have! No prior singing/choral experience or music-reading required, but certainly encouraged. Willingness to try and participate is most important! Our goal is to participate once per semester at Sunday 11am Traditional Worship. Rehearses twice monthly, Sundays @ 4pm in the Choir Room.Upcoming Sunday Rehearsals: Aug. 18, Sept. 8, Sept. 15

Youth Band: learn to utilize instruments and vocal styles of Contemporary Worship. Prior instrumental or vocal experience not required — this is a skill-building group that will lead Youth and Planet 56 in Worship on the 3rd Sundays of the Month. Typical instruments include drums, bass, keys, and guitars. Rehearses weekly, Wednesdays @ 4pm in the YAC Theater.Upcoming Wednesday rehearsals: Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 4

Email Tim Peck (tpeck@tfumc.com) with any questions you might have — he can’t wait to work on Worship with our Youth!

VEGGIE TALESHey TFUMC! I wanted to share with you an exciting new outreach project that’s in the works. As many of you are aware, TFUMC went on a mission trip to Nashville this past June. On that trip, we were privileged to work with many inspiring ministries. One those ministries was a fellow UMC who started an organic vegetable farm called “The Giving Garden” to resource local food banks that don’t often receive fresh produce donations. As a community of faith, we know we can’t do everything and help everyone. Instead of thinking about what we don’t have, or our limitations to ministering to those outside the church walls, sometimes it’s helpful to look again at what we do have. Afterall, our Lord Jesus can do amazing things with a few loaves and fish! So, what do we have? We have an empty lot across the street and a climate that allows us to grow fresh produce all-year-round. The Nashville team and I are interested in beginning a Giving Garden here in Thomasville to serve our community better. One of the most encouraging things about The Giving Garden in Nashville was many of the key volunteers learned about gardening as they went. None of them would consider themselves as a “green thumb” or a “farmer”. These volunteers realized that they had empty land, offered it to the Lord and committed themselves to it. I know school is starting back up and many of us have busy schedules. I just wanted to let you know about this exciting new project. Lisa and Chris Salveter, Addison James, Lisa and Jace Knapp and I have planted broccoli, kale, tomatoes and carrots in seed trays, and they are off to a good start. We hope that over time that this ministry will grow, but we’re excited to take it slow and learn in the process. The next stage will be putting these plants in raised beds in our vacant lot on Madison street. If this type of work interests you, please speak to me (Drew) or one of the people listed above. We’d love your prayers and help in any way! Drew West, Director of Outreach and Youth

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAYSOur first Family Adventure Day in June (white water rafting) was a great success! We had a fun day and everyone survived!! More days are in the planning stages and we would like input on what kinds of adventures you and your family are interested in. Remember--these are activities for parents and kids to do TOGETHER. Here are a few adventures that have been suggested:• Family Tubing the Ichetucknee• Visit to Little Grand Canyon (near Columbus GA)• Jacksonville Zoo• Braves Game• Wild Animal Safari (near Pine Mountain GA)• Seacrest Wolf Preserve (participants must be 10+)• Go Fish Center (Perry GA)There are many more ideas out there! If you and your family are interested in one or more of these activities, or you have another suggestion, please let Laurie know lgunter@tfumc.com. We hope to have the next adventure in September or October!

YLA SUBSTITUTES NEEDEDYoung Learners is looking to add a few substitute teachers for the upcoming school year. If you love young children and your schedule allows, we’d love to call on you when a teacher needs to be out or when we just need extra help for special events. Substitute teachers hours are generally 8-noon as needed and we do offer hourly pay. Subs can sign up for M-F or only on specific days of the week and of course have the freedom to say no if they aren’t available when called.

A background check is required. Please contact Mollie Inman by August 5, at minman@tfumc.com if you are interested in learning more about this great opportunity to be a part of the ministry of Young Learners.

Contemporary Worship 8:45am

Good morning and thank you for joining us!  It is our hope that you will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we worship together.  We have coffee and restrooms that can be found near the elevator, and nursery and children’s activities available in the Children’s Ministry Building.  Our Welcome Team is happy to help if you have any questions or need directions.

Today’s SongsEverlasting God

King of KingsCome As You AreI Will Exalt You

Holy Spirit

Today’s TeachingGreed

Luke 12:13-21Rev. James C. Sapp

Sunday Servants/Welcome Team - Susan Cooper, Jerilyn Falconer, Jim Falconer, Jared Finks, Mark Parker, Richard Pearson, Nancy Pyle, Tonia Streets, Jamie ThompsonChildren’s Church - Ken & Miranda McInnisPraise Team - Dave Bedell - bass, vocals; Ben Cone - acoustic guitar, vocals; Jonathon Gandy - Producer; Tim Peck - keys, vocals; Ben Peirce - drums; Bree Sullivan - vocalsCreative Design - Kelley WarnockCommunion Steward - Tonia Streets