October 23, 2016 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

We invite you to stand as you are able

Chiming of the Hour (11:00 a.m.)

Welcome

Praise Set (8:30 a.m) ALIVE Praise Band Jesus Paid It All Grape & Stanfill I’m Alive Walker My Lighthouse Rend Collective

Opening Voluntary Morning Has Broken (11:00 a.m.) Raney

(Phyllis Jones, Jennifer Klim, and JoAnn Poston)

Choral Introit Keep Your Lamps (11:00 a.m.) Andre Thomas

Hymn of Praise No. 144 This Is My Father’s World (11:00 a.m.) Sheppard

Concerns of the Congregation

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Anthem From All That Dwell Below the Skies (11:00 a.m.) arr. Hal Hopson

Chancel Choir

From all that dwell below the skies, let the Creator’s praise arise. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let the Redeemer’s name be sung, through every land by every tongue. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Eternal are thy mercies, Lord; eternal truth attends thy word. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, till suns shall rise and set no more. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Your lofty themes, ye mortals bring, in songs of praise divinely sing. Alleluia! Alleluia!

The great salvation loud proclaim, and shout for joy the Savior’s name. Alleluia! Alleluia!

In every land, begin the song; to every land, the strains belong, Alleluia! Alleluia!

In cheerful sounds all voices raise and fill the world with loudest praise. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia, sing forevermore. Alleluia! Alleluia!

We Worship with our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Hold Us Together (8:30 a.m.) Maher and Wilson

ALIVE Praise Band Offertorium (11:00 a.m.) Young

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.

We Worship with the Children (11:00 a.m.) (Kid Kits in the bright green bags, provided for K-5th graders, are located at the back of the sanctuary. Following We Worship with the Children, K-3rd graders are invited to attend Children’s Worship on the ground floor Children’s Ministry area...just follow the Worship Leader.)

Holy Infant Baptism UMH Page 39 Maxwell James Penkofski

April 15, 2015

Parents Tory M. Wilson and Jeremy Penkofski

Grandparents Kay and Efird Wilson

Judith Penkofski James Penkofski

Congregational Hymn No. 191 (remain seated) Jesus Loves Me Bradbury

Scripture Matthew 5:38-39; 43-48 NT Page 5 Romans 12:19-21 NT Page 162 Galatians 3:24-26 NT Page 189

Sermon Love Your Enemies Rev. Doug Rowe

Anthem (8:30 a.m.)

Let Them See You Dixon, Weeks, & Wilbanks

Hymn of Response No. 384 (vs. 1) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (11:00 a.m.) Zundel

Benediction and Blessing

Choral Benediction Keep Your Lamps (11:00 a.m.) Andre Thomas

Traveling Music ALIVE Praise Band Washed by the Water (8:30 a.m.) Rinehart & Rinehart

Postlude Voluntary (11:00 a.m.) Young

Announcements

Remember to visit our website www.fumclex.org to stay connected with our church calendar, ministries, activities and events.

TODAY Sunday, October 23 is the last day. Please make an appointment for your NEW Church Directory Photos at (9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) in the Narthex.

Pastor’s Pantry Thanksgiving Meal Pack Each year, Pastor’s Pantry has a Thanksgiving meal pack that is delivered to all of their senior clients in need. They are requesting local churches and active givers to graciously donate a specific item to be added to this meal pack. The request for First UMC is canned corn to be donated October 24 – November 14. The Missions Committee is sponsoring this project. Our church-wide goal is at least 400 regular-sized cans and the Missions Committee will match can for can the number donated. Drop off location is in the main hallway near the workroom—look for the signs. Thank you very much for your continued support of this ministry in our community.

Breast Cancer Awareness Cookout Thursday, October 27th (6:00 p.m.) Cancer Services of Davidson County, 25 W. 6th Avenue would like to welcome the community and especially breast cancer patients and survivors to come and enjoy a time of fellowship and reflection. If you plan to attend this FREE event, please RSVP to Cancer Services of Davidson County (336-249-7265) or (www.cancerservicesofdc.org).

Member Care Birthday Card Ministry Let us joyfully unite to remember the birthdays of our shut-ins and nursing home residents. Please join the Member Care Committee in this nurturing ministry.

October 29—Evelyn Sink

Card collection baskets are located in the 4th Avenue entry way and the main hallway. Pastor Doug will personally deliver the cards to these dear folks.

Mission Opportunities (Drop off items in the hallway near the work room.)

Pastor’s Pantry: Canned Peas, Canned Mixed Vegetables, Canned Green Beans, Oatmeal (boxed-single packs) and Saltine Crackers

United Methodist Women: New or gently used children’s books, used postage stamps and Campbell’s Soup bar codes

BLOCK Party Sunday, October 30th (5:00pm-6:30pm) First UMC will join together with local area churches to host a BLOCK Party with Games, TRUNK or TREAT, Music, & Hotdogs for the kids!

It’s FUN & EASY. What can you do to participate?

Donate lots of CANDY! Drop off at the church office.

Decorate your trunk (car, van, truck, or use a pop-up canopy), park in State Street parking lot, dress up (if you want to), and give out candy (donated by local churches).

Fidget Quilt Ministry These lap quilts are small and include various colors, textures and activities. They are great for someone with Alzheimer's or Autism. If you know of someone in our church family who could benefit from one, please let Judy Deal know. After filling the needs in our church family, they will be donated to nursing homes in the area.

If you are interested in helping make the fidget quilts, please join us on the first Thursday of each month (November 3) at either 4-5:30 p.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. at the home of Judy Deal. We continue to collect items to make the quilts: assorted fabrics, assorted clothing, trim, buttons, batting, as well as, towels, sheets, pillowcases and blankets. Thank you for your support of our Fidget Quilt Ministry.

Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 6 (FALL back one hour.)

Old-Time Hymn Singing Sunday, November 6 (10:00 a.m.) Fellowship Hall Come hear some old favorites sung by the Chancel Choir and special groups. Join in singing “I’ll Fly Away,” “Amazing Grace” and other old favorites. Come early for refreshments.

All Saints Sunday November 6 (11:00 a.m.) A Time to Remember Operation Christmas Child “20” Shoebox Challenge Simply increase your number of packed shoeboxes last year by 20%. Also, I am looking for “20” people who have never filled a shoebox here at First UMC to fill one shoebox this year. If you fill one, simply bring it to me for a “sweet surprise.” Get packing and thank you for supporting Operation Christmas Child! —Judy Deal OCC Shoebox Collection Week November 14-21 Monday, November 14 (9a-6p) Tuesday, November 15—Friday, Nov 18 (10a-4p) Saturday, November 19 (10a-1p) Sunday, November 20 (2p-4p) Monday, November 21 (10a-2p) The JOY Club We welcome Senior Citizens, Older Adults and Adults to join us. After all, we are Just Older Youth with a JOY for life! Detailed brochures are located in the display racks at the 4th Avenue & State Street entrances and the Volunteer’s Desk. (Sign-up at the Volunteer’s Desk)

25th Season Tanglewood Festival of Lights Monday, November 21

Southern Supreme Fruitcake Company Thursday, December 15 Charge Conference Thursday, November 10 (7:00 p.m.) Fellowship Hall Administrative Council Members, Committee Chairpersons, & Ministry Group Leaders: Please begin preparing your committee/ministry group’s Year-End Summary Report to be submitted to the church office no later than Friday, November 4. These reports are included in our Charge Conference Report. Please check your email/mail for instructions.

If you do not have a STANDING RESERVATION and would like to join us, complete this form, tear it out of the bulletin and place it in the offering plate OR email dhuskins@firstumclex.org OR call the church office by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning to make your weekly reservation.

Mid-Week Family Fellowship WEEKLY MEAL RESERVATION Wednesday, October 26 - 6:00 p.m.

Menu: Ham Program: Make your photos go from Oh… to WOW! Photo Workshop with William Deal

Adult $6 each ~ Children $4 each OR Family Maximum: $20

Name: ____________________________________ Adults _____ Children _____

Our Stewardship for God’s Work This stewardship report is given so you may follow our financial progress throughout the year. Each Sunday, please review and thoughtfully pray over this report. Everyone is a part of God’s stewardship.

Report for Sunday, October 16, 2016: Early Worship: 18 Morning Worship: 149 Total: 167 Weekly Offerings: $14,423.25 Weekly Needed: $10,836.46 Total Received to Date: $450,615.46 Needed to Date: $455,131.32

Online Giving For mobile device users, the QR (Quick Response) code will take you to a secure mobile site for Online Giving from your smartphone or tablet. On your first visit, you will need to create a profile.

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, October 23 8:30 a.m. Early Worship Service, Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. Photo Session Sign-up, Narthex 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Photo Session Sign-up, Narthex 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. Photo Session Sign-up, Narthex 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir, Choir Room 5:00 p.m. Teens of Life Youth Ministry, Youth/Scout House 7:00 p.m. SPRC, Conference Room Monday, October 24 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts and Venturers, Youth/Scout House 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts, 2nd Floor Classrooms Tuesday, October 25 7:00 p.m. Amazing Grace Seekers, Home of Betsy Cook 7:00 p.m. Theology Pub, High Rock Outfitters Wednesday, October 26 7:45 a.m. Prayer Breakfast, Cagney’s 6:00 p.m. Mid-Week Family Fellowship, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Chancel Bell Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Weekly Children’s Ministry, Ground Floor 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, October 27 7:45 a.m. Men’s Devotion & Fellowship, Biscuit King on Main Street Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29 Sunday, October 30 8:30 a.m. Early Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Begin parking cars & setting up for the BLOCK Party 4:30 p.m. Teens of Life Youth Ministry prepare for BLOCK Party 5:00 p.m. BLOCK Party (Games, Trunk or Treat, Music and Hotdogs for the kids) until 6:30 p.m.

First United Methodist Church 310 South Main Street - Lexington, NC - 27292 Office phone: 248-2886 Website: www.fumclex.org

Rev. Jamie Armstrong, Senior Minister jarmstrong1@wnccumc.net

Rev. Doug Rowe, Minister of Congregational Care & Adult Ministries drowe003@triad.rr.com

Lee Mabe, Director of Music and Youth Ministries maestromabe@gmail.com

Phyllis Jones, Organist phyllis.smith@yadkin.k12.nc.us

Amanda Bostick, Children’s Ministries Coordinator aebostick@gmail.com

Kimberly Leonard, Toddler Nursery

Alma Carlton, Financial Secretary acarlton@firstumclex.org

Donna Huskins, Administrative Assistant dhuskins@firstumclex.org

Charlie O’Connell, Kitchen Manager c-oconnell@hotmail.com

Flowers The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of Maxwell James Penkofski upon the occasion of his baptism by his grandparents, Kay and Efird Wilson.

The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in honor of Jean Gosnell and Amanda Bostick in celebration of their birthdays by Helen Fitzgerald. Today’s Greeters: Rebecca and Mark Hinkle Mary Louise and Maywood Wilkerson

Today’s Ushers: Chief Ushers: Jimmy Everhart and Richard Foust Captain: B.A. Long Co-Captain: Mike Hall Betty Frick, Charles Hoover, Bob Pearson, Tad Proctor, Larry Swing, Bren Varner and Dean Yemm. Security: Pete Murray

Prayer Requests Horace Conner Jim Flynt Doug Clayton Steve Caudill Flonnie Thomason Terri Beck Edna Morris Jane Harris Shelly Roberts Peggy Trollinger Mary Louise Wilkerson Natalie Blomquist June Craver Judy Hench John Hench Earl Hester Paul Smith

Shut-Ins Pegge Wood Copley Dot Kinsey Vavaneen Lewis Caroline McCree Kathryn Neal Evelyn Sink Julee Smith

Alston-Brook Isabelle Trimpey Jo Swing

Bethany Woods Alvin Pope

Brookdale Lexington Opal Bloome

Genesis House (Salisbury) Julee Smith

Wood Haven Louise Pope

Piedmont Crossing Health Care Margaret Beck Margaret McCrary Carver Margaret Ragan Wayne Thomas Residents Barbara Proctor Jim Ragan Nancy Wilkinson Jo Doris Beck Richard & Camille Lawrence Georgianna Niven Madeline Palmer Herman & Naoma Crabtree

Extended Family and Friends Kristin Harris Peter McDermott Claire Dowling Jim McDermott Rachel Hendrix Tommy Hendrix Ann Schaefer Luke Bryan Tempie Almstead

Helen Hall David Stafford Cliff Lopp, Jr. Cameron & Pete Dunlap Linda & Tom Dunlap Carol & Steve Harris Peggy Sisk Anna Smathers Carol & Rev. Steve Joyce Pete Ullsperger Pat Wilson Jack Smith Gene Oldham Susan Best Joey Lawrence Nakajah Vaughan Brenda Hipp Jane King Glenn Bisbee Breanna Wilson Jack Briggs Ethan Reavis Jason & Stacy Heitman Jenny Rains Jimmy Davis Bentley Leonard Gina Vuncannon John Bruce Davis Sandra Parker Anita Hodge Eric Leonard Robert, Doris, & Keith Hunt

Dewey Carlton Martha Daniel Debra Ann Leonard Betty Jean Whitaker Len & Dottie Harris Jack & Susan Phillips Jordan Beswick Susan Fritts Regina Chrest Bruce Thornton Ed Wilkerson Serving in the Armed Forces (mailing address & birthdate in newsletter) Capt. Jarrad Thorley SSS Jason Brownworth SGT Alan Ingram SPC Trevor J. Morris SPC John Hall