We rejoice at new births!• Mary Somers Crawford, daughter of Melanie and Wil

Crawford and granddaughter of Priscilla and Leland Smith, was born December 20

We welcome new members! Joining December 18 were:• Heather and Zach Lambert and daughter Ann

Hampton Lambert• Matthew and Mary Campbell and daughter MariannaWe offer our sympathy to the family of:• Joe Mapp, husband of Barbara Mapp, who died

December 18• Lucy Killens, mother of Craig Killens, who died

December 18

601-856-6058100 Post Oak RoadMadison, MS 39110

www.madisonumc.org

Madison, MississippiBAG LADIES MINISTRY

• Meets every Sunday afternoon in the Chapel Basement, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

• Help make mats for the homeless from recycled plastic grocery bags

• No experience or talent necessary!• Women, men, and children welcome to help!

IF: MUMC SUMMER GATHERING FOR WOMEN

• Friday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.• Join us for pizza, amazing speakers, and fellowship in a

small group setting• Register at www.madisonumc.org/ifgathering• For more info, contact Jaime Anderson at 202-412-2608 or

email ifmumc@gmail.com

PAT BRUCE OUTREACH

• Help needed with school supplies & uniforms for 41 students

• Tax-deductible donations may be sent to PO Box 1218, Madison, MS 39130

• For more information, contact Pat Bruce at 601-856-4095

July 16, 2017

MADISON UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

adult ministryContact Rev. Ben Butler (ben@madisonumc.org)

wednesdays at madison

We offer our sympathy to the family of:• Otto Browning, father of David Browning and Beth Moore,

who died July 6

our church family

SERMON NOTES (Revelation 19:7-9)

I. V. 7 – “Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him…”

II. V. 8 – “And it was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen…”

III. V. 9 – “Blessed are those who are invited…”

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals and Programming have ended for the summer.

They will resume on August 23.

Senior PastorAssociate Pastor

Pastor of Congregational CareDirector of Music Ministry

Director of Student MinistryDirector of Kids Ministry

OrganistPianist

Acolytes (8:30 a.m.)Acolytes (10:45 a.m.)

Rev. Barry MaleRev. Ben ButlerRev. Linda RickmanLori BlountCory PhillipsRenee ScalesRosemary McInnisDonna BanksGeorge Tickner & Campbell BrowningAnnie Hall Feild & Harper Griffin

BAHAMAS MISSION TEAM

Please be in prayer for the students and adults on the Student Ministry Mission Team now serving in Nassau, Bahamas. They will return to Madison on Friday, July 21.

FALL BEACH RETREAT

• September 1-4, Gulf Shores, Alabama

• $140 per student

• DEADLINE: AUGUST 9

service of worshipJuly 16, 2017

participants in today’s services

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE I Have Decided arr. KoertsCONGREGATIONAL SINGING 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 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.He is Lord, He is Lord. He is risen from the dead and He is Lord.Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

MORNING PRAYER

THE 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 gloryforever. Amen.

***SPECIAL MUSIC Christy and Jimmy Turner GREETING

A TIME MOSTLY FOR CHILDREN He’s got the whole world in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got everybody here in His hands; He’s got everybody here in His hands; He’s got everybody here in His hands; He’s got the whole world in His hands.

OFFERTORY Christy and Jimmy TurnerDOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below.

Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING Revelation 19:7-9SONG OF PREPARATION MESSAGE

SONG OF RESPONSE

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

*** Seating of additional worshippers

PINACLE Sunday Night Activities tonight, 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.A full schedule of Student Ministry summer activities may be downloaded from the Student page of the MUMC website (www.madisonumc.org/students).

student ministryContact Cory Phillips (cory@madisonumc.org)

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS FOR PRESCHOOL/ AFTERSCHOOL CARE

• Preschool: Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

• Afterschool Care: Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

kids ministryContact Renee Scales (renee@madisonumc.org)

BIBLE TIME vOLUNTEERS

Bible Time Volunteers for July 16 :

8:30 a.m.: Marylin & Jay Livingston; Brock & Emily Herron

10:45 a.m.: Emily & Robin Carpenter; Elizabeth & Chris Lishman

MADISON UMC WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN

• A Nursery (infants, crawlers, and toddlers) is available during both worship services as well as during the Sunday School hour. The Nursery is located in the Nursery Hall, Rooms 103, 105, and 107.

• All children are invited to come down for Children’s Time during the worship service. Children K5 and younger may then exit to the Nursery Hall Rooms 112 & 114 for Bible Time. On Communion Sundays, we request that children remain in the Sanctuary with their families and experience this special and meaningful Sacrament together.

• Children’s Bulletins and Sermon Notes for Kids are available at the doors entering the Sanctuary.

The flowers in the Chancel areaAre presented to the Glory of God

By Ola and LeRoy KurigerIn celebration of their

52nd wedding anniversary