Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 4, 2019

Prelude “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” James Montgomery Hymn of Praise “Man of Sorrow” Announcements / Meet & Greet Christen Vick Hymn of Meditation “The Blood of Jesus Speaks For Me” Confession Davin Hutchinson Hymn of Pardon “Jesus Paid It All” Children’s Sermon Rev. Matt Bailey * Children’s Church Call to Prayer “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” James Montgomery Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Rev. Matt Bailey Offertory “Living Hope” Davin Hutchinson Doxology “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Message Origin Stories: The Fall Rev. Matt Bailey Genesis 21:1-7a Sacrament of Holy Communion Rev. Matt Bailey Hymn of Invitation “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” Benediction Rev. Matt Bailey Postlude Fanfare on “Nicaea” James Montgomery * Children are invited to Children’s Church following the Children’s Sermon. Children may proceed to the foyer and will be escorted to Memorial Hall by Children’s Church volunteers. **The nursery is available for children newborn thru 3 years old

Welcome We Are Glad You Joined Us Today

Welcome We Are Glad You Are Here

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Ennis

Thank You

Thank you to all who volunteered or contributed to make VBS 2019 a success.

Regular Office Hours

Beginning Monday, August 5th, the church office will return to normal business hours.

GAKAC Packing of Backpacks On Sunday, August 4th from 2pm-4pm, there will be packing of

backpacks event at Ennis High School. Use the Bardwell entrance.

GAKAC Saturday On Saturday, August 10th from 8am-2pm, GAKAC will be in

full swing. Volunteers are needed to help in many areas of GAKAC. Please call the church office at (972) 875-7491 if

interested.

Back to School Celebration

Next Sunday, the children are invited to a Back to School Celebration in the Family Life Center (FLC) during the

Sunday School hour (9am-10am).

School Employee Reception

On Sunday, August 11th at 9am, the youth will be hosting a Back to School reception honoring all school employees in

Memorial Hall.

Blessing of the Backpacks

On Sunday, August 11th during the morning worship service, we will have a special time of prayer to bless the backpacks our

children will be carrying. Each student will receive a special gift.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals on August 14th at 7pm in the choir room.

Worship Attendance

July 7: 160 July 14th: 133 July 21st: 141 July 28th: 144

Please Pray for our Troops

Robert Manuel, Vincent Crow, Kenan Laza, Stan Ball, Chad Hogue, Zanic Butler,

Primo Ramirez Jr.

Please pray for our First Responders Tim Birdwell, Chris Copeland, Hunter Scott,

Mark Renfro, John Erisman, Jacob Yrlas

If you have any prayer request, please fill a prayer card located in the pew, and drop in offering plate. Please consider prayer for members of our congregation.

Pat Reel, Nita Bozek, Bill Fullerton, Kay Haymond, Calvin Collins, Alex Campbell, Jennifer Robinson, Ellen Miller, Juanita McBee, Ellen Earles, Mike Elliott, Edna Perkins,

Doris Gerron, Brittany Ortiz, Charlene Ortiz, Larrice Calhoun, Stan Bonett, Pam Herridge, Nina Sliwka, Jenna Heise, Kelli Rasberry, Scott Clark, Ryan & Diana Patton, Carla Roland, Tim Birdwell, Debra Hull, Sandra & David Rasberry, Olivia and Kaleb Clifton, Joyce Reeve,

Hope St. Mars, Steve Keller, Lin Pheng, Michael Gill, Megan Jones, Ginger Labourne, Justin Shelton, Martha Newsome, Tex Kuehn and Family, Jackie Wilhoite, Ann Kelly, Amanda Elliot, Johnnie Sullivan, Vanessa Kilgore, Leo Kutchera, Dorothy Campbell,

Rolene and Bill Cox

Prayer

Gracious Lord...Let your light burn brightly in our hearts so that we may know the joy and

freedom of your kingdom. Fell us with your Holy Spirit and empower us to witness the truth

of your gospel and to point others to Jesus Christ. — Amen

Staff Rev. Matt Bailey - Senior Pastor

Christen Vick - Minister to Students Dee Keever– CDO Director Davin Hutchinson - Minister of Music & Worship James Montgomery - Organist/Music Associate

Contact Us Email: office@fumcennis.org | Phone: (972) 875-7491 | Website: www.fumcennis.org

Sunday Prayer Time

8:30am

Sunday School 9am

Coffee Fellowship 10am

Worship Service 10:30am

GAKAC Packing of Backpacks 2pm @ Ennis High School

Youth Swim Party 4pm @ the Colvin’s House

Monday

Chat & Chew 11:30am - Memorial Hall

Friday Church Office Closed

GAKAC Prayer Service

6:30pm - Location TBA

Saturday GAKAC

8am - 12pm

Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm

Closed for Lunch: 12pm - 1pm

Office is closed on Friday