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 2, 2017

MADISON UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

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

wednesdays at madison

We welcome new members!• Charlie King became a member of MUMC on June 25

We offer our sympathy to the families of:• Marianne Jenkins, MUMC Member, who died June 26

our church family

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 BanksPresley Ann Martin and Reid NelsonClaire McNeese and Gavin Parrow

3 AMAZING INDIVIDUALS NEEDED…• To teach Student Sunday school• Beginning in August for the upcoming school year• Contact Cory Phillips if you are willing to make an investment

in the lives of our students!

FALL BEACH RETREAT• September 1-4, Gulf Shores, Alabama• $140 per student• DEADLINE: AUGUST 9

service of worshipJuly 2, 2017

participants in today’s services

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE Our Country arr. Whitworth

HYMN He Lives 310

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.

***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 Battle Hymn of the Republic arr. Smith

DOXOLOGY 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 John 20:19-23

HYMN OF PREPARATION Freely, Freely 389

SERMON

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP

BENEDICTION Shalom to You Shalom to you now, shalom my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you

my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

POSTLUDE

*** Seating of additional worshippers

NO PINACLE ACTIVITIES TONIGHT. 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 MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM• Wednesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m., Administrative Conference Room• Back-to-school planning pot-luck dinner—bring a dish to share• Nursery will be available. Please RSVP to Renee for nursery• EVERYONE WITH A HEART FOR WORKING WITH

CHILDREN IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

JOB OPENINGS• For those interested in working with Preschool or After School Care• Contact Gayle Hart (gayle@madisonumc.org or 601-853-7436)

kids ministryContact Renee Scales (renee@madisonumc.org)

BIBLE TIME VOLUNTEERSNo Bible Time today. We request that children remain in the Sanctuary with their families on Communion Sundays and experience this special

and meaningful sacrament together.

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 Mike, Pam, Sawyer, & Georgia GalatasIn memory of Cole Kirby