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MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS
Matthew 25 In Memory of Bake and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Ellen and Michael Black
In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jan Staggs
Memorials/Honorariums In Memory of Ed Graves and In Honor of Dan Kilgore
given by Ruby Richardson In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Skip and Kelly Pridgen
In Memory of Mike Coleman given by Jayne Ogilvie
In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jim and Verta Barr Meherg
given by Josephine Camp Davis given by Frances and Geoff Ledbetter
given by Phil and Ann Cork given by Jesse and Tamra Heath
given by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gorday given by Ron and Ginger Box
given by Wright Hale given by the Employees of Ashby Company
given by Max and Diane Wilson given by Ellen and Michael Black given by the Celebration Circle
given by Dell Anderson given by the Enclave Association Board of Directors
given by Wade and Princess Miller
Missions In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jim and Annette Mills
Organ Fund
In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jimmie M. Smith
given by Linda and Bill Morrow
Today is Promotion Sunday for Children & Youth & Back to Sunday School
Sunday for Adults
HOSTS/USHERS
9:00 AM Dick Zeanah, Dale Erdman, Tony Allison, Doug Harless
Eleanor Boykin, Debby Gryska, Ann Curry
11:00 AM Glen Cowan, Jerri McCreless, Michael Rodgers, Jake Long
Glenn Powell, Cindy Sands Worship Coordinator, Cindy Sands
ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION August 16 Attendance: Traditions: 417; Bridge: 735 (207 from Youth/Discovery); Adult SS: 242: K-5 SS: 60; N/P SS: 33. August 16 Giving: Budget: $50,194.69; Building: $9,934.67; Organ: $207.00; Designated: $1,835.00 In the Hospital: DCH: Ethelyn Stuhr; Joel McLaughlin; Bobbie Golson. UAB Highlands: Clydeen Tompkins; St. Vincent’s: Janet Corder Merry Methodist/Older Adults Gathering. Join us for fellowship and des-serts and work on a mission project, Monday, August 24 at 10:00 in Lee Classroom.
Quarter Sunday is August 30. Please remember to bring quarters for our hos-pital “goodie bag” ministry. (We accept dollar bills, too!)
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ALIVE ACTIVITIES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2. Join us for a hot buffet meal at 5:00 PM in Chitwood Hall followed by programs on Fellowship, Education, Mission and Prayer. Visit www.fumct.org/adult-ministries/weekly-small-groups to see classes available. After the meal, you may choose to attend an educational course, work on a mission project or join oth-ers in a time of prayer. Don’t let a busy schedule deter
you: There are drop-in-as-you-can alternative groups! Pastor's Brown Bag Bible Study will start September 2, Wednesday at 12:00 noon in Chitwood Hall. “Living with Conflict and Controversy: A Study of Mark's Gospel.” Bring your Bible and sack lunch and we’ll provide drinks, dessert, insight and inspiration. Student Ministries: Come join us for worship, fun and fellowship as we start back with our Wired Series September 2. Join us Wednesday nights 6-7:30 PM, Sunday School at 10AM and Small Groups beginning after Labor Day. Adults: Today is Back to Sunday School Sunday. If you have gotten out of the habit of attending or if you are looking for a class, today is your opportu-nity. We have 18 classes, one meeting for the first time today. There is a seat for you in one of these classes. Explore the Bible deeper than is possible in the worship service. Meet people who challenge your views and help you grow in your faith. Join up with a group of people volunteering at the Soup Bowl or packing boxes for servicemen and women in Afghanistan. Today, look for Gina Johnson outside of Traditions, in the Great Hall, or Susan Kiz-ziah, outside the Bridge. If you would like some help finding a class, find Susan and Gina after 9:00 AM services. Join us! UMW Celebration Circle meets September 1 at 5:45 PM | Join us in the Parker Fireside Room for our Fall Kickoff Tailgate Social. Gorman Houston is the speaker. Wear your favorite team colors! WOW Teacher Training is September 6 at 12:15 in the library. WOW will resume children’s worship during the 11 o’clock church services on September 13. ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATOR POSITION OPENING: This full-time posi-tion works with the church calendar, manages the volunteer receptionist func-tions, coordinates mailings, trouble shoots computer and telephone system is-sues and supports the mission teams. Contact Gina Johnson at 205.345.7261, ext. 101 or [email protected] if interested.
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 and 96.9 FM
August 23, 2015
OFFERTORY Lord of the Small Dan Forrest
Praise to the Lord of the small, broken things, who sees the poor sparrow that cannot take
wing, who loves the lame child, and the wretch in the street, who comforts their sorrows and
washes their feet. Praise to the Lord of the faint and afraid, who girds them with courage
and lends them His aid; He pours out His Spirit on vessels so weak that the timid can
serve and the silent can speak. Praise to the Lord of the frail and the ill, who heals their
afflictions, or carries them till they leave this tired frame and to paradise fly, to never be
sick, and never to die. Praise Him, o praise Him, all ye who yet live, who’ve been given so
much and can so little give, our frail, lisping praise God will never despise: He sees His
dear children through mercy-filled eyes. SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 16:13-20 Dr. Gorman Houston (Pew Bible, NT, p. 18)
SERMON “Unmasked” Dr. Gorman Houston
ANTHEM “Masquerade” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber
*BENEDICTION Dr. Gorman Houston
POSTLUDE The Haunted Organ Vic Mizzy *Congregation Standing. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices
(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)
MUSICIANS
Dr. John Ratledge, Interim Director of Music Susan Goode, Organist
Paul Looney, God on Broadway Director Adult Chancel Choir Avery Berry, Tenor
Sarah Justus, Soprano
HOSTS/USHERS
9:00 AM Dick Zeanah, Dale Erdman, Tony Allison,
Doug Harless, Eleanor Boykin, Debby Gryska, Ann Curry
11:00 AM Glen Cowan, Jerri McCreless, Michael Rodgers,
Jake Long, Glenn Powell, Cindy Sands Worship Coordinator, Cindy Sands
WELCOME TO WORSHIP
GOD ON BROADWAY
August 23, 2015
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Randy Allen
PRELUDE “Overture” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber
CHIMING OF THE HOUR The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 577 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA
Stanzas 1, 2, 4 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church's story; bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore.
*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Randy Allen
ANTHEM “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber Avery Berry, Tenor
PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Dan Kilgore
ANTHEM “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber Sarah Justus, Soprano
OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Randy Allen
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Please give the attendance slips to the usher as the offering is received.
O pera singer Christine triumphs at a gala on the occasion of the old man-ager’s retirement. Her old childhood friend, Raoul, hears her sing and re-
calls his love for her. At this time, there are rumors of a phantom living at the Paris Opera who makes himself known to its managers through letters and malevolent acts. After the gala, and against the Phantom’s wishes, the Paris Opera performs “Faust,” with the prima
donna Carlotta playing the lead. During the performance, Carlotta loses her voice, and the chandelier plummets into the audience. Christine is kidnapped by the Phantom, and is taken to his home in the cellars of the Opera, where he reveals his true identity to her simply as Erik. Erik plans to keep her there for a few days, hoping she will come to love him. She causes Erik to change his plans when she unmasks him. To the horror of both, she beholds his noseless, lipless and sunken-eyed face. Fearing that she will leave him, he decides to keep her with him forever. He agrees to release her, on the condition that she will wear his ring and be faithful to him. Later, Christine tells Raoul about her abduction, and Raoul promises to hide her where Erik can never find her. She, however, has pity for Erik and will not go until she has sung a song for him one last time. Neither is aware that Erik is listening to their conversation, and has become ex-tremely jealous. During a performance of “Faust,” Erik kidnaps Christine, and tries to force her to marry him. He threatens to use explosives to destroy the entire opera house if she refuses. Christine refuses, but then realizes that Erik has trapped Raoul in a torture chamber. To save Raoul and the people above, Christine agrees to marry Erik and become his “living bride.” Erik eventually rescues Raoul from his torture chamber. When Erik is alone with Christine, he lifts his mask to kiss her on the forehead, and is given a kiss in return. Erik reveals that he has never been kissed, not even by his own mother. He is overcome with emotion. Erik allows Raoul and Christine to escape, though not before making Christine promise that she will visit him once on his death day, and re-turn the gold ring he gave her. He also makes her promise that she will go to the newspaper and report his death. Indeed, some time later Christine returns to Erik’s lair, buries him, and returns the gold ring. Afterward, a local newspaper runs the simple note: “Erik is dead.”
11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM.
CDs of sermons are available in the church office and available for online listening or viewing at www.fumct.org