This Week at Georgetown First

Welcome!

We’re grateful that you chose to worship with us today, and we pray you’ll be blessed as we offer praises to our God. Please register your attendance so that we might get better acquainted and pray for you (please print).

September 3, 2017

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Stewardship Report: “Our Tithes and Offerings”

A Promise of God

The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love;

he will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival.

—Zephaniah 3:17-18a (NRSV)

Church Staff Directory and Email

Rev. Greg Gallaher, Senior Pastor, greg@georgetownfirst.com Rev. Andrew Singh, Associate Pastor, andrew@georgetownfirst.com Shannon Shepherd, Receptionist, shannon@georgetownfirst.com Su Proctor, Administrative Assistant, su@georgetownfirst.com Howard Miles, Business Manager, howard@georgetownfirst.com Mike Tevis, Facilities Manager, mike@georgetownfirst.com Kathryn Reed, Director of Youth Ministries, kat@georgetownfirst.com Sara Hall, Director of Music Ministries, sara@georgetownfirst.com Rachel Taylor, Music Accompanist, rachel@georgetownfirst.com Kim Riddle, Nursery Attendant, kim@georgetownfirst.com Katie White, Nursery Attendant, katie@georgetownfirst.com Kelley Young, Nursery Attendant, kelley@georgetownfirst.com

Preschool/Kindergarten Teachers and Staff

Becky Whittemore, Director of Early Childhood Development, becky@georgetownfirst.com Jamie Curtis and Sarah Coffman, Two-Year-Olds Teachers Bonnie Purvis and Lisa Wray, Three Year Olds Teachers Carrie Rashleigh, Kelli Schureman, Kandi Young, Paige Willhite, Pre-Kindergarten Teachers April Cunningham, Kindergarten Teacher Debbie Thatcher, Kindergarten Art Natasha Moser, Kindergarten Aide Tricia Blair, Early Morning/Aide Becky Ashcraft, Music Teacher

Sunday, September 3 Communion Sunday Abraham Prayer Group, 7:30am (pr) Worship Services, 8:30 & 11am (s) Sunday School, 9:45-10:45am Youth Praise Band, 5pm (s) Youth Group, 6pm (fh/g, k)

Monday, September 4 Labor Day + Office/Facilities Closed

Tuesday, September 5 Men’s Breakfast, 6am (Cracker Barrel) UMW, 10:30am (rm 105) Girl Scouts, 6-7pm (rm 5) Boy Scouts, 7-8:30pm (fh/g, y)

Wednesday, September 6 Deadline for bulletin, 4pm Bible Study, 10:30am (rm 105) Staff Meeting, 4pm (sp) Fellowship Meal, 5:30pm (fh/g) Growth Groups, 6:30pm Choir Practice, 7:30pm (cr)

Thursday, September 7 Chair Yoga, 10:30am (crA/B)

Boy Scout Elkhorn, 5:30-10pm (crA/B)

Cub Scouts, 6:30-8pm (rm 106)

Al-Anon, 7:30pm (pr)

Friday, September 8 Festival of the Horse Hambrick Decorating 2-5pm (fh/g, s)

Wedding Rehearsal, 5-9pm (fh/g, n, s)

Saturday, September 9 Festival of the Horse

Methodist Children’s Home Consecration in Nicholasville, 10:30am

Hambrick/Bailey Wedding, 4:30pm (c, crA/B, fh/g, k, s)

Room location codes: cafe (cf), choir room (cr), room (rm), community room (crA or crB), conference room (c), fellowship hall/gym (fh/g), gathering space (gs), kitchen (k), narthex (n), playground (pg), prayer room (pr), sanctuary (s), Senior Pastor’s office (sp), Wesley (w), Youth Loft (y).

Pray for Houston and give generously to UMCOR at the Communion Rail. 100% of your gift goes to Hurricane

Harvey relief. Instructions on how to make cleaning buckets are available at

the ushers’ table or in the church office.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost + September 3, 2017

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. —Psalm 46:1 (NRSV)

I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

—Psalm 121:1-2 (NRSV)

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Welcome and Prayer to the Holy Spirit Kathryn Reed

Prelude “I Need Thee Every Hour” Rachel Taylor

Call to Worship Psalm 46:1-7

Hymns “God Will Take Care of You” 130 “In Moments Like These”

Pastoral Prayer (followed by The Lord’s Prayer) Andrew Singh

Children’s Moments Charlie Mifflin (11:00)

The Offering Rich Lewis

Offertory “Sweet Hour of Prayer” Rachel Taylor (8:30)

“God Watches Over You” Chancel Choir (11:00)

Doxology “Surely the Presence of the Lord” 328

Scripture Psalm 121:1-8

Sermon “Help for the Journey” Andrew Singh

The Sacrament of Holy Communion (100% of this month’s communion rail offering is for UMCOR,

United Methodist Committee on Relief to help Hurricane Harvey victims. Please designate UMCOR on the memo line of your check.)

Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” 618

Family Prayer

Postlude “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” Rachel Taylor

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Georgetown First United Methodist Church

Mailing address PO Box 1089

Street address 1280 Lexington Road

Office 502-863-0173

Preschool 502-863-0186

Pastor Greg Gallaher 502-316-2626

Pastor Andrew Singh 502-370-6725

Email office@georgetownfirst.com

www.facebook.com/georgetown first

Special designated gifts/income for 8/27/17 Debt Reduction on Mortgage (Building Fund) 280

Sunday School 32

Backpack Ministry 15

Weekly Total 327

Year to Date $142,766

Ministry Fund Budget

Ministry Fund Actual

Difference

Week of 8/27/17 $12,665 $12,269 $-396

August to Date 50,660 54,092 3,432

Year to Date 446,920 422,063 -24,857

September 3, 2017 _________________________________________

Prayer Request/Praise Report

Please remember the following concern/praise in prayer this week (please print): Name of person making request:

I would like for this request to remain confidential. Please do not publish on any prayer list such as Care Mail or placed in the prayer room.

You may also email requests to the Abraham Intercessory Group at: abraham.prayer.group@gmail.com.

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Care Mail Request

Please add my email address to the church e-newsletter of celebrations, announcements and prayer needs. Print email address below:

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Internet access at church

The network is fumc; password is ourguest. No web surfing, texting, paging or phone calls during worship! Please silence all your devices before worship begins. If you must answer your phone, please leave the sanctuary. _________________________________________

We’re on Facebook

Georgetown First can be found on Facebook, where we make posts including announcements, photos, reminders and devotional thoughts. Currently, we have 983 “likes.” _________________________________________

Growth Groups and Wednesday night meals resume

THIS Wednesday, September 6

Chancel Choir is back at 7:30pm weekly

Growth Groups and Wednesday night fellowship meals are starting this Wednesday. On the menu is hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips, baked beans, coleslaw and salad bar. Kids will have the same. The cost is $3 for adults and youth. $1 for children. The fellowship meal starts at 5:30pm with Growth Groups at 6:30pm. Chancel Choir meets at 7:30pm.

Here are the exciting, new classes that are planned:

Men’s Bible Study: Teacher, Howard Rennecker, Community Room A. The class presents the Bible chronologically from Genesis to Revelation, training believers to know, obey and defend God's Word. They are currently at the book of Samuel. Book is $5.

Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet: Teacher, Pastor Greg, Community Room B. Through weekly video segments filmed primarily in Egypt and the Sinai, historical information, archaeological data and the biblical text, Adam Hamilton guides us in the footsteps of this reluctant prophet. Moses grew in his relationship with God and by the end of life had successfully fulfilled the role he was given. Optional book is $15.

The Great Divorce: Teacher, Julie Oestreich, Wesley Room. Can’t make the Holy Land trip next year? Consider a bus ride from hell to heaven with master guide C.S. Lewis. Join the class for an audio presentation of The Great Divorce, an allegorical journey through our ultimate destinations. Book purchase and homework are optional. No passport required.

Of Mess and Moxie: Teacher, Emily Sevits, Room 105. In her new book, Jen Hatmaker returns with another round of hilarious tales, shameless honesty and hope for the woman who has forgotten her moxie. She shows how you can choose to live undaunted “in the moment” no matter what the moments hold, and lead vibrant, courageous, grace-filled lives. Book is $15.

All Things New: Teacher, Connie Gallaher, Room 106. Kelly Minter will lead you through the Letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Book is $13.

Second Breakfast Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 10:30am. The teacher is Dede Newcomb. This class is also studying “All Things New” and meets in Room 105. Grab a brochure located on the table in the narthex for more information on each class. Pick a group and plan on keeping your mind healthy through one of these studies. Classes for children and youth are available as well.

Church office and facilities closed tomorrow for Labor Day

Please note the church office and facilities will be closed on Labor Day. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-12noon and 1-4pm. See the front cover of the bulletin for our contact information.

Glean program to combat poverty

Glean combats poverty by distributing fruits and vegetables to centers that provide assistance to those in need. Contact Mandey Shields at 859-705

9/3/17 Sermon Notes

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8 Sermon: “Help for the Journey” Speaker: Pastor Andrew Singh ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Did you know you can give

electronically to Georgetown

First?

Scan the QR code with your smartphone app OR visit: https://goo.gl/pWBTos to connect to our secure, giving link.

“If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. —1 John 3:17-18 (NLT)

Sunday School 102 Worship Services 405

Kids Own Worship Every Sunday Kids Own Worship is a fun and interactive time of worship and Bible storytelling for kids ages 3 to fifth grade after children’s moments during the 11:00 service. A nursery for infants to 2 years old is staffed from 9:30am until 12:30pm.

Children can be picked up in the following rooms immediately after worship: 3 & 4 year olds (Room 102), 5 year olds-kindergarten (Room 103), first and second grades (Room 105), third grade (Community Room B), 4th grade (Room 104), fifth grade (Room 106). All these rooms are in the new addition.

September

8-9 Festival of the Horse

17 Service Day

UMW Meeting is this Tuesday at 10:30am

The United Methodist Women are meeting this Tuesday at 10:30am in Room 105. Janice Robertson is the program leader. David Shropshire, Director of the Gathering Place, is the speaker and will talk about the proposed women’s shelter. After the meeting they’ll adjourn for lunch at local restaurant. UMW is open to all women. Please join them and bring a friend.

RSVP to Methodist Home consecration by Tuesday

The Kentucky Conference United Methodist Children’s Home will be having their consecration ceremony for their new Nicholasville campus on Saturday, September 9 at 10:30am. Guests may park at Family Worship Center Church, 6020 Takes Creek Rd, Lexington. Shuttle transportation will be provided. Seating and parking is limited so please RSVP by Tuesday, September 5 to 859-873-4481 or info@kyumh.org.

Georgetown First participating in Festival of the Horse

We are participating in the Festival of the Horse on Friday and Saturday, September 8-9. To be a part of the church’s float and/or walk in the festival, please contact the office before THIS Wednesday at 502-863-0173 or office@georgetownfirst.com.

My Blanket Buddies meeting Saturday, September 16

Formerly known as Project Linus, My Blanket Buddies will be meeting on Saturday, September 16 at 10am in the narthex. Contact Marilyn Rathbun at 859-433-3264 for more information.

Young adult fellowship is Saturday, September 16

Join us for our next Koinonia gathering for young adults at Andrew and Ashley Williams’ house for a cook out/grill on Saturday, September 16 at 5:30pm. The Koinonia fellowship is for adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, single or married, with children or none at all! Come and enjoy an evening of food, fun and fellowship! Childcare is provided. Email coordinators Anna Sullinger at anna.sullinger@live.com or Deanne Roesch at dmerritt00@sbcglobal.net for more information.

City of Bethlehem sewing days

Sewing on costumes for City of Bethlehem is Wednesday, September 20 and Tuesday, October 31, 9am-3pm in Community Rooms A & B. The patterns are easy. You don't have to know how to sew as there is a job for everyone! Bring your sewing machine, supplies and lunch. Contact Teri Johnson, 859-492-3762 or Lyn Lewis, 859-533-0495 for more info.