Gibsonville United Methodist Church

501  Church Street, Post Office Box 82, Gibsonville, North Carolina 27249

336-449-4810

www.gibsonvilleumc.org   email – info@gibsonvilleumc.org

 

Gibsonville United Methodist Church exists to Welcome people to faith in Jesus Christ, Equip us with a faith that helps us grow as disciples, and Send us into the world to serve and to make a difference for Jesus’ sake.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


May 11, 2008

 

We welcome all who worship with us today, especially our guests.  We are glad that you have joined us as we come together to praise God.  We appreciate your presence and invite you to worship with us again.  Please sign the attendance pad as it is passed to you.

 

 

Prelude                                        From Heaven Above to Earth I Come                                       Pachelbel

 

Welcome and Announcements                                                                             Rev. Lara Greene

 

Introit                                                                                               

 

*Call to Worship                                                                                              

Leader:    Powerful Spirit, strong Wind

People:   Stirring us to life, breathing hope into despair.

Leader:    Warming Spirit, dancing Flame

People:   Kindling joy and filling us with courage.

Leader:    Comforting Spirit, gentle Breeze

People:   Refreshing our weariness, softening our grief.

Leader:    Wise Spirit, blazing Fire

People:   Illuminating our path, casting out the darkness.

Leader:    Holy Spirit, soaring Dove

All:         Calling us to worship, filling us with love.

 

*Hymn                                           O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing                                                 #57

 

*Affirmation of Faith                             The Apostles’ Creed                                                      #881

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 rose 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.

 

*The Gloria Patri                                                                                                                        #71

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.  Amen.

 

Invitation to Prayer                                                                                               Rev. Lara Greene    

Leader:  The peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

           

The Pastoral Prayer                                                                                              

Lord’s Prayer                                                                                      

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread.  And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  Amen.

 

Service of Giving                                                                                             

 

Offertory                                       Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                           Arr.McChesney

*Doxology                                                                                                                                 #94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!  Praise God, the source of all our gifts!  Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts!  Praise, the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

 

Children’s Time                                                                                                       Rev. Lara Greene

Children ages 4 through 2nd grade are invited to follow the leaders to Children’s Church

 

*Passing of the Peace                                                                                                                

Oh how he loves you and me!  O how He loves you and me!  He gave His life; what more could He give?  O how He loves you; O how He loves me; O how He loves you and me!

 

Anthem                                           Ancient Words with Amazing Grace                                        Keveren

 

Scripture                                                                                                             Luke 2:41-52 (NRSV)

Leader:  This is the Word of God for the people of God.

People:  Thanks be to God.

 

Message                                             When You Come Home                                  Dr. David Greene

 

*Hymn                                                        The Gift of Love                                                              #408

 

*The Benediction                                                                                               

*The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World                                                                           Acolyte

 

*Choral Response                                               Shalom

 

*Postlude                                                                Verset                                                           Boellmann

 

*Please stand in praise of God if you are able

 

The flowers placed on the altar are given to the glory of God in memory and honor of all women by the United Methodist Men.

 

 

Enjoy a cup of coffee or a juice box in our Welcome Center located on the ground level at the North entrance of the building.  We also invite you to pick up information about the various ministries at Gibsonville United Methodist Church.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Welcoming the Children to Gibsonville United Methodist Church

                NURSERIES:  For children 0-3 years old, we offer nurseries for both Sunday School and Worship.  Infant Nursery:  Newborn – 18 months and Toddler Nursery: 18 months – 3 years.  Both nurseries are located behind the Sanctuary on the 1st Floor.

                SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Begins at 9:45 AM with all children (age 3 through 5th grade) meeting in Room 210 for Children’s Choir.  The children then divide into three age groups for their lesson, 3-4 year olds – Room 211,

5-6 year olds – Room 209 and 7-10 year olds in Room 210.

                CHILDREN’S CHURCH:  A Worship enrichment program for children ages 4 through 2nd grade.  After the Children’s Time, children may leave the Sanctuary for a time of fun and learning.  After worship, please pick up children from Room 210.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Opportunities this week for Worship, Study, and Service

 

Sunday

5/11

Monday

5/12

Tuesday

5/13

Wednesday

5/14

Thursday

5/15

Friday

5/16

Saturday

5/17

Sunday

5/18

Pentecost

Mother’s Day

 

9:45 AM

Sunday School

 

11 AM Worship

 

 

 

Visitation:

Ingle/Litten

 

7 PM Leadership Team

 

7 PM

Boy Scouts

 

7 PM

Daisy/

Brownies

 

 

 

6 PM  

Disciple I

 

7 PM

Alive in Christ Study Group

 

7 PM

Cub Scouts

 

 

 

 

6 PM

Handbells

 

7:15 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

 

7 PM

Disciple II

 

 

 

 

 

9:45 AM

Sunday School

 

11 AM Worship

 

3-5 PM Bridal Shower for Amanda Johnson & Matt Morrow

 

4 PM Children’s Council

 

6 PM Youth

 

 

Remember in Prayer

 

PRAY FOR:

REQUESTED BY:

PRAYER REQUEST:

Thelma Barber

Carla Whitesell-Dahl

Chronic health concerns

Marcus Currie

Denise Little

16 year old with sudden kidney failure – pray for healing

E. R. Gerringer, Jr.

Carl & Linda Gerringer

Healing and strength

Nancy Johnson

Friends

Healing

Bobby Jones

Ken Rickard

Health concerns

Lydia Moize Kaplan

Nell Gerringer & Flonnie Moize

Strength and healing from cancer

Tony Lewis

Eddie Brown

Continued healing

Lisa Roberts

Gail Barnette

Cancer

Jeanette Scott

Linda & Carl Gerringer

Spiritual guidance during health concerns

Stacy Terry

Eddie Brown

Healing from breast cancer

Diane Willet

Margaret Calligan

Healing

Mendi Young

Eddie Brown

Continued peace

 

Extended Care Facilities & Shut Ins

Agnes Cummings, Juanita Henry, Myrtle Huffman, Camille Kivette, Betty Cheek Moore, Harue Overman

 

Military Personnel

Chip Blakely, Troy Blanchard, James Dahl, Ed Faulkner, Jr., Josh Fogleman, Joey Hudgins, Paul Judge, Jerry Moize, Jr., Rick Moor, Tommy Pollard, Jonathan Small, Evan Strickland, Jr., Chuck Walker, Jim Washington, Tom Washington

 

Worship Assistants for May 11, 2008

Worship Assistants for May 18, 2008

Acolytes: Noah & Luke Zaiser

Altar Guild: Jeff & Jennifer Jones

Audio Operator: Tim Wood

           Assistant: Nathan Gunn

Children’s Church: Greg & Michelle Zaiser

Counters (Offering): Red Team – Elizabeth Ingle, Julie Isley

            & Boyce Johnson

Greeters: Maxine & Holt Cheek

Liturgical Color of the Day: Red

Nursery (Infant): Paula Lewis

Nursery (Toddler): Breanna Lewis & Patsy Flynn

Usher (Head): Buzz Griggs

Acolytes: Stephanie Dawson

Altar Flowers: Joey & Deborah Crotts

Altar Guild: Jeff & Jennifer Jones

Audio Operator: Ken Rickard

           Assistant: Glenn Zimmerman

Children’s Church: Greg & Michelle Zaiser

Counters (Offering): Red Team – Elizabeth Ingle, Julie Isley

            & Boyce Johnson

Greeters: Maxine & Holt Cheek

Liturgical Color of the Day: White

Nursery (Infant): Michelle Barringer

Nursery (Toddler): Fred Barringer & Terry McNeill

Usher (Head): Buzz Griggs

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

 

 

§      THE LEADERSHP TEAM – Will meet Monday, May 12 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room.

 

§      YOUTH GROUP PHOTO – Next Sunday, May 18 at 10:45 all youth are invited to gather on the front steps of the Sanctuary for a group photo.  Please make a point to be here before worship as we want YOU to be a part of the memory!

 

§      THE CHILDREN’S COUNCIL – All members of the Children’s Council and Sunday School Teachers will meet next Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room to make plans for a new Promotion Sunday (to be held in June!), Summer Sunday School and Wild Wednesdays! 

 

§      FRUIT COUNT FOR MAY - 32 cans of fruit were collected for the month of May for the Greensboro Urban Ministries Emergency Assistance Program.  Total cans collected to date are 172.   GUMC has pledged 500 cans of fruit for 2008.  Please bring canned fruit and place in the boxes provided in the Welcome Center and Narthex on the first Sunday of every month.  For more information concerning this ministry you may contact Betsy Greeson at 449-6617.

 

Text Box: Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of
Amanda Johnson and Matt Morrow
Sunday, May 18, 2008 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
Gibsonville United Methodist Church 
Fellowship Hall 
Amanda and Matt are registered at Belk's, Target and Linens-N-Things.

Our Stewardship May 4, 2008

Sunday School Attendance: 97

Worship Service Attendance: 191

Offering Received for Operating Budget: $8,657.50

Weekly Offering Needed for 2008 Operating Budget: $5,976.81

Weekly Offering Needed for Building Mortgage Payment: $2,610.00

 

 
Text Box: Ministers: All Our Members
Pastors: Dr. David Greene and Rev. Lara (Willis) Greene
Director of Music: Jim Gunn
Organist/Pianist: Brenda Ramaswamy
Secretary: Edith Younger
Custodian: Kibble Davis