ASBURY-ST.JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
February 5, 2012 11 AM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE “Take This Cup”
INTROIT “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord”
GREETING:
Pastor: We desire a life free from fear.
People: Breathe on us, breath of God.
Pastor: We yearn for peace that abides.
People: Breathe on us, breath of God.
Pastor: We want to be equipped for kingdom work.
People: Breathe on us, breath of God
*PROCESSION OF THE CROSS, GOD’S WORD AND LIGHT
*HYMN #139 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
*INVOCATION
*PSALTER #859 Psalm 147: 1-11
*GLORIA PATRI 70
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH ~ THE APOSTLES CREED
I BELIEVE IN God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he arose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
CHILDREN’S and YOUTH SERMON REV. SHAW
Please fill out your prayer request at this time. Cards located in back of pew
FIRST READING 1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 Alta Kaiser
PASTORAL INTERCESSARY PRAYERS
GOSPEL LESSON Mark 1:29-39 NT pg. 35
SERMON: “WHY PRAY?” REV. SHAW
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Page 12
OFFERTORY “He Touched Me” Garris Davis, Soloist
DOXOLOGY
*HYMN#57 “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” vss 1-4
*COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE “You Deserve the Glory”
*The Congregation is invited to stand. **The Pastor is reading from the NIV Bible
Our Study Focus NEXT WEEK: Mark 1: 40-45
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The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given for Glory to God and in memory of my husband, Vivian Bishop. Lovingly given by
Elvenia Bishop
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TODAY IS OUR FIRST CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING. Committee chairs please meet in the Adult Sunday school room immediately following worship.
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TODAY IS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY – The youth and children will be at each door with soup pots for you to “vote” on your favorite team. All monies will be donated to H.E.L.P.
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THE UMW will hold their monthly meeting this Tuesday, February 7th at 10:30 AM. Please bring a bagged lunch. All women of the church are invited to attend.
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The MOVIES AND LUNCH BUNCH will be going to see “Joyful Noise” THIS WEDNESDAY, February 8th. We will have lunch at Ruby Tuesday’s on Savannah Hwy. at 11:30 and then on to the Citadel Theater for a 1:10 PM showing of the movie.
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The EVENING BIBLE STUDY FOCUS GROUP meets this WEDNESDAY, February 8th at the SWEETSMITH BAKERY at 7 PM. Please join us for this stimulating conversation of scripture in today’s world.
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VALENTINES PARTY / FABULOUS 50’S SOCK HOP given by the ASBURY-ST.JAMES CHILDREN and YOUTH. Join us in the gym on Friday, FEBUARY 17th at 6PM for a fun FAMILY party! Dinner will be served!
STEWARDSHIP REPORT January 29, 2012
Weekly Need: 4,038.00 ~ General Offering Rec: $1,141.00
H.E.L.P. 100.00
Total Offering Received: $1,241.00
Sunday School 18 Church 78
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE will be at NOON on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22.
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SHROVE TUESDAY / PANCAKE SUPPER in the gym on FEBRUARY 21 at 5:30 PM. Join us for dinner before the start of Lent! Pancakes, sausage and fellowship for all who attend!
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The WORSHIP COMMITTEE will meet NEXT SUNDAY, February 12, immediately following worship.
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THE ASJ BOOK CLUB will meet on Tuesday, February 14th at 11 AM. The book chosen is “The Butterfly’s Daughter” by Mary Alice Monroe. Everyone who loves to read is invited to join us.
Bring a bag lunch!
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ERMENE GRAHAM AND EDNA EARLE RICHARDSON have called the church office to thank the Asbury-St. James members that came to visit them this past month. Both expressed how much it meant to them and how they hope we will return soon.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING - Sunday school room
FEB 7 UMW – Monthly Meeting – 10:30 AM
FEB 8 MOVIES & LUNCH BUNCH – Ruby Tuesday’s 11:30 AM
FEB 8 BIBLE FOCUS GROUP- 7PM –Sweetsmith Bakery
FEB 12 WORSHIP COMMITTEE – Following worship – Parlor
FEB 14 ASJ BOOKCLUB – “The Butterfly’s Daughter – 11 AM
FEB 17 VALENTINE “FABULOUS 50’S” SOCK HOP – GYM –6PM
FEB 21 SHROVE TUESDAY – PANCAKE SUPPER – GYM -5:30 PM
FEB 22 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – 12 NOON
~*~ HAVE A BLESSED WEEK ~*~
ASBURY-ST.JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
754 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Rev. Timothy G. Shaw, Pastor
Blending the heritage of Asbury Memorial and St. James Churches in mission and ministry for Christ
Telephone 843-722-2826
Upon entering God’s house, please silence your cell phones!
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Elizabeth McInnes ~ Eula Doran ~ Elizabeth Graham~ Mary Condon
Teresa Petite ~ Margaret Easterling ~ Beverly Ratcliffe ~
John Douglas ~ Keith Fairey ~ Edna Earle Richardson ~ Ruth Morris Evelyn Robertson ~ Ermene Graham ~ Dick Spell ~ Mary Condon
ORGANIST Herb Spear
CRUCIFER Luke Shaw
CARRIER OF GOD’S WORD Nathaniel Cooper
BACKDOOR GREETER Lily Turner
ACOLYTE Charles Holder
GREETERS Marlene Seaborn and Mary Ann Holder
COUNTERS Bill Gowder and Darlene Workman
NURSERY Darlene Workman and Allison Garrett
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Gail Grooms
