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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55

OPENING PRAYER

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

PRELUDE Prelude in D Minor J.S. Bach

INTROIT Come and Let Us Sweetly Join

*PRAYER OF CONFESSIONSpirit of Promise, Spirit of unity,

we thank you that you are also the Spirit of renewal.Renew in the whole Church

that passionate desire for the coming of your kingdomwhich will unite all Christians in one mission to the world.

May we all grow up together into him who is our head,the Savior to the world. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE To God Be the Glory 98

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed 881

*GLORIA PATRI

*GREETING SONG I Come with Joy 617

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE Father, In Heav'n

CHILDREN'S MOMENTChildren are dismissed for children’s church, which is located in the

Children’s Building (Ages 4 through 1st grade only).

*HYMN OF PREPARATION In the Garden 314

OFFERTORY Blessed Jesu, We Are Here J.S. Bach

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95

ANTHEM The Body of Christ: 1. We Behold His Glory Piper Choplin

*THE WRITTEN WORD Psalm 113

THE SPOKEN WORD Clarity Drew West

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee 562

*BENEDICTION

AMEN Twofold Amen

POSTLUDE Vater Unser J.S. Bach *Let those who are able, please stand.

Traditional ServantsUshers: Erv Brock, David Cochran, Wayne Lawson, Jack Wilks, Pam Wright

Greeters: Cochran FamilyElevator: Ginny MobleyLay Reader: Joshua May

Sound Team: Mike Nicolay, Steven HayesChildren's Church: Ivan and Brooke Crocker

Rev. James Sapp - Senior Minister jsapp@tfumc.comKeith Dodson - Worship Arts Associate kjd14c@my.fsu.eduJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorLaurie Gunter - Children’s Director lgunter@tfumc.comMollie Inman- YLA Director minman@tfumc.comKim Jenkins - Office Assistant office@tfumc.comLisa Knapp - Nursery Director lknapp@tfumc.comTim Peck - Worship Arts Director tpeck@tfumc.comPeggy Taylor - Financial Secretary ptaylor@tfumc.com

Steven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.comBarbara Waits - Visitation bwaits@tfumc.comAmanda West - Youth/Missions awest@tfumc.comDrew West - Youth/Missions dwest@tfumc.comFloyd White - Church Administrator fwhite@tfumc.com

Custodial Team:Jacob Williams - Lead CustodianDonnie Davis - CustodianChris McClelland - CustodianRalph Minor - CustodianRon Sharp - Custodian

September 22, 2019

Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity

On Sunday, October 13, we will begin a church-wide study and worship emphasis called Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. Over a period of 5 weeks, we will look at some of the financial challenges facing us as a nation and examine our own spending, saving, and giving habits. In addition to exploring biblical principles of financial management, we will learn ways to assess our financial situation and develop a financial plan that will allow us to experience the true joy that comes through simplicity and generosity.

At the end of the emphasis, we will have the opportunity to make personalcommitments of service and financial giving for the coming year. Commitment Sunday will be Sunday, November 3. Visit our website tfumc.com/stewardship for more information, including details about small group study opportunities during this time. Please note that the primary way to experience the fullness of this study is to join a Sunday school class or small group who is participating. Your brother in Christ,

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 4:00pm Youth Band 4:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 4:30pm Children's Handbells 5:30pm Church Night Supper 6:00pm Family University 6:00pm Planet 56 6:00pm Children's Choirs 6:00pm Contemporary Worship Team Rehearsal 7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday, September 27, 201912:00pm ACTU Concert

Saturday, September 28, 2019 7:00am Family Adventure Day to Jacksonville Zoo

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS Hospital: Braxton WhitePrayer Concerns: Denny Blair, John Booth, Robert Clark, Chuck Derringer, Darin Drury, Ruth Glass, Ann Goggins, Jean Hendrix, Phyllis Jones, Virgil Lee, Dot Rigsby, Hilda Walker, Arlen YokleySympathy: Is extended to Pat Gainey on the death of her brother, Hershel Harvell.

ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance September 15: 8:45am Contemporary Worship 168 11:00am Traditional Worship 165 Total: 333 Sunday School: 240

BIRTHDAYS9/22: Karen Holt, Patsy Stephens9/23: Jackson Curles, John Daniel, Chris Wright9/24: Joe Brown, Maylon Cochran, Bert Hodges III, Eli James, John O'Leary, Laura Parkerson, Jimmy Smith, Meredith Camille Turner, Bayley Wright, Doris Yokley9/25: Ron Alligood, Bill Lawson9/26: Ken McInnis, Julia Pringle, Sam Stelly9/27: Dan Bain, Sherri Whaley, Trudy Wheeler 9/28: Andrea Bozeman, Anna Davis Cone, Bill Inman, Marcie West, Al Wight

CONGRATULATIONSTo Joey and Becky Barrow on the birth of their son, Kaden Darby. The proud grandparents are Mel and Frankie Darby.

FLOWERSThe flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God in memory of Hershel Harvell by his family.

The flowers in the Narthex today are given in honor of Burns Willis' birthday by his family.

BURNS'S BIRTHDAY BASHRev. Burns Willis is turning 90! To honor this milestone in his life, his family is hosting a celebration reception in the fellowship building on Sunday, September 22, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Please come celebrate with your well wishes! (Contact Lisa Salveter for more information.)

FAMILY ADVENTURE TO JACKSONVILLE ZOOWe will meet at the church at 7:00am Saturday, September 28 and travel on the church bus. We will return to the church between 9:00pm and 10:00pm. The cost is $20 per adult and $15 per child. This price includes transportation, zoo admission, unlimited zoo train rides and admission to Campground Critters, a show featuring rescue animals. This is a trip for parents and children to take together. Adventurers will need to bring money for meals and snacks. Call the church office to reserve your spot!

HOMEWORK HELPERS AT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBLast school year, some members of our congregation signed up to volunteer at Boys and Girls Club to provide homework help from 3pm - 4pm. Unfortunately, because of some administrative details, we were unable to volunteer, but that paper work has now been processed so we can start. Please contact Drew or Amanda (dwest@tfumc.com // awest@tfumc.com) if you would like to be involved this year and also include what weekday afternoons you are available.

16TH ANNUAL HANDS ON THOMAS COUNTY DAY OCTOBER 19, 2019

A few people in our congregation have expressed interest in organizing a group from our church to participate in the 16th Annual Hands on Thomas County Day. Please contact Drew or Amanda West (dwest@tfumc.com // awest@tfumc.com) if you would like to participate.

YOUTH COUNCILCongratulations to the Youth Council members who have been selected to represent the voices of TFUMC youth! The Youth Council now consists of: Kate Von Hellens, Owen Stump, Julia Hutchings, Gracie Glaccum, James Douglas, Roman Drury, Carson Cochran, Grace Parkerson, Chris Salveter, Max Nicholson and Spear Celaya. Please come to our first council meeting this Sunday (Sept 22nd) from 4pm - 5pm in the YAC.

ACTU CONCERT: STAFFA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE FRIDAY, 9/27 @ NOON

Led by violinist Lisa Ferrigno, the members of the Staffa Chamber Ensemble have been members of the classical music community in Central Florida for over 25 years. They currently serve as principal leaders and members of the Brevard Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, Bach Festival, and Disney World orchestras. Dedicated educators, the Staffa musicians have served as teachers and music directors at public and private schools, universities, colleges, and youth orchestras. They are united in Staffa by their friendship and love of chamber music. Members of the ensemble include Lisa Ferrigno (violin), Scott Knopf (viola), Maureen May (cello), and Lora Macpherson (oboe).

This noon concert will be in the chapel, with a free lunch to follow in the fellowship building.

WORSHIP ARTS PREVIEW OF MINISTRIES LAUNCHING IN 2020 — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP PLANNING COMMITTEEDirector of Worship Arts Tim Peck is putting together a Contemporary Worship Planning Committee, which would meet once every two months to discuss, plan, pray for and cohesively implement designs, themes, and improved segments of the contemporary service. This committee will be made up of worship team musicians and technicians, creative designer Kelley Warnock, and several committed contemporary service worshippers.

VIDEO STORYTELLING MINISTRYCapable filmmakers, writers, editors, and technicians provide content from within the congregation, to be shown during worship services and on social media platforms. Content includes testimonials, thematic previews, and dramatic pieces. Looking to begin producing content in early 2020!

WORSHIP ARTS COUNCILIn this newly commissioned council, ensemble representatives, staff leadership, and lay leaders from all ensembles within Adult Music Ministries (two from each) will convene once every two months to pray for worship teams, discuss, and plan thematic worship experiences throughout the year. The purpose of this group is to ensure cohesion between worship ministry areas, such that themes are translated appropriately and to their fullest potential within each ministry area.

For any of these areas, email Tim Peck if you are interested (tpeck@tfumc.com), and/or fill out your Commitment Card with your chosen ministry area selected during Stewardship. An application will then be sent to you. The application will also be available online soon.

DATE TO REMEMBERCharge Conference - October 13, 3:00pm at Cairo First United Methodist.

Contemporary Worship 8:45am

Good morning and thank you for joining us!  It is our hope that you will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we worship together.  We have coffee and restrooms that can be found near the elevator, and nursery and children’s activities available in the Children’s Ministry Building.  Our Welcome Team is happy to help if you have any questions or need directions.

Today’s SongsBlessed Be Your Name

Beautiful ThingsWhat a Beautiful Name

Cannot Keep YouFollow You

Today’s TeachingPsalm 113

ClarityDrew West

Sunday Servants/Welcome Team - Barry & Hope Hutcheson, Mark & Sheri Manley, Bobby Maxwell, Rebecca Ramsey, Todd Stelly, Keith Waldrep, Marty WestChildren’s Church - Adrian and Julianne StowersPraise Team - Ben Cone - acoustic guitar, vocals; Logan Delarber - bass, vocals; Jonathon Gandy - Production; Tim Peck - keys, vocals; Chris Salveter - drumsCreative Design - Kelley Warnock