“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.” James A. Cason Senior PastorScott Harris Assistant Pastor

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN SPRING BANQUETThe UMW Spring Banquet will be held tomorrow, May 11, at 6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. All UMW are invited and encouraged to bring a daughter, granddaughter or a friend! We will announce our “Quiet Disciple” at this gathering! We hope to see you there with a guest!

UNITED METHODIST MEN FISH FRYThis Tuesday, May 12, is the UMM Fish Fry in the Fellowship Hall. The meal begins at 7:00PM and Chris Yaughn of Fostering Bulloch will be the guest speaker. Come enjoy fish, grits, coleslaw, hush puppies, tea, and dessert. The UMM will also be providing fish fry meals to many of the shut-ins. Don’t miss this great event!

UMCOR - RESPONDING TO NEPAL EARTHQUAKEOver 8,400 people have lost their lives in the Nepal Earthquake. The United Methodist Church has five missionaries and their families serving in Nepal, and they have all reported that they are safe. Our giving through our regular church operating budget supports these missionaries. Now, our church is sending relief workers through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and we are also working with global partners to bring basic food and supplies to the survivors.

If you would like to help, please make your check payable to SFUMC and designate it for Nepal Earthquake. Since the administrative costs of our mission work is covered in our giving to World Service, not a dime that you give to this crisis will be tied up in administrative costs. You can be assured that 100% of your gifts will go to meet these critical needs.

–Pastor Jimmy

May 10, 2015 Worship Services: Sunday School:Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms:

8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM

Sunday, May 10, 20158:30, 9:01 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason

“The Meaning of Love: The Parable of the Good Samaritan” - Luke 10:25-3711:00AM REVIVE - Scott Harris

“The Meaning of Love” - Luke 10:25-37

Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, May 3, 2015)Morning Worship: 491 Sunday School: 297

8:30AM: 62 9:01AM: 98 11:00AM: 233 REVIVE: 98Offering Received: $21,924.50 Preserving God’s House: $1,175.00

Special Offering: Altar/Acts - $1,380.00, Nepal Earthquake Relief Effort - $1,795.00

Our Church Family

Please pray for Jack Mallard who is at home recovering from heart surgery.

Please pray for Charles Eunice who at is home recovering.

Please pray for Rick Robins who is recovering from heart surgery.

Please pray for Alma Freeman who is at EGRMC.

Please pray for Jimmy Hood who is at home recovering.

Please pray for Charlie Christmas who is recovering from a broken hip.

Christian sympathy and prayers are expressed to Benjy Thompson, upon the death of Benjy’s mother, Delores Elise Shuman Thompson, who died on May 3.

The Rose on the Altar on May 10 is given to the glory of God and in honor of Talmadge Rowland Johnson, Jr. who was born in Savannah on April 30, 2015. Talmadge weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz., was 21.5 inches long, and is the son of Tal and Katie Johnson.

The flowers in the Sanctuary on May 10 are given to the glory of God and in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The Family of Sara Reid Hodges is so very grateful for all the many acts of kindness showered upon us in our recent loss of Sara Reid. The food, cards, memorials, luncheon, and visits have been so appreciated by us all. Our mother so loved First Methodist and would be so proud and humbled by the out-pouring of your love.

In Christ,Bruce and Carol Yawn and FamilyBird and Betty Hodges and Family

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

The Upper Room Daily DevotionalComplimentary copies of the Upper Room daily devotional guide are available in the Gathering Area near the church office. Each day’s reading is designed to share real-life examples to real people trying to live faithfully, using the Bible as the basis for

faithful living.

Relay for Life - American Cancer SocietyThank you to the SFUMC church family for your generous support of Relay for Life. Together we raised and donated $1,750.00 to American Cancer Society to continue the fight against cancer.

Luke Bible StudyCharlene Black’s Bible study on Luke, which is usually scheduled for Monday afternoons at 2:00PM, will not be meeting this week.

Youth Ministries News

Our Church Calendar

Wednesday Night ActivitiesThe Youth Room opens up at 5:30PM for dinner and fellowship. At 6:15PM students are gathered for announcements and then break into small groups

by grade and gender. Students bring $2 for pizza dinner.

Sunday Night SurgeMiddle School students meet at 5:00PM and High School students meet at 7:00PM every Sunday night for a time of music, games, and fellowship. Students experience a special evening with worship led by the youth band

and a message from one of the youth ministry staff. Bring $2 for dinner.

Wednesday Night Menu - May 13 - 5:30PMUncle Shug’s: Chicken Fingers, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Dinner Roll

Meals are $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids 12 and under;$2.00 for PB&J sandwich and chips.

Drinks and desserts are included with all meals.Families of five or more (parents and children) pay a maximum of $24.

Sunday, May 108:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.9:01AM - 901 Service, FH10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH5:00PM - Sunday Night Surge - MS7:00PM - Sunday Night Surge - HSMonday, May 116:30AM - Breakfast Club, 306 8:00AM - Hugs Emmaus, 2126:30PM - Gideons, 1036:30PM - OHCM Exec. Board, 2136:30PM - UMW Banquet, FH & Kit.8:30PM - REVIVE Band Practice, FHTuesday, May 128:00AM - Morn. Glory Emmaus, Lib.9:30AM - Aldred Small Grp., 2136:00PM - AA, 2066:00PM - Alanon, 2017:00PM - UMM Fish Fry, FH & Kit.9:00PM - Church Softball, (Mill Creek)

Wednesday, May 139:00AM - ACTS Volunteers, (Offsite)5:15PM - Kids JAM5:30PM - Wed. Night Dinner, FH6:30PM - Small Grps/Study, All6:30PM - Financial Peace, 2087:00PM - Choir Rehearsal, Music Ste.Thursday, May 1412:30PM - Sugar Magnolia, 2106:00PM - Chancel Ringers Prac., HB6:30PM - 901 Practice, FH7:00PM - Church Softball, (Mill Creek)Friday, May 159:00AM - ACTS Volunteers, (Offsite)Saturday, May 1612:00N - Soup Kitchen, FH & Kitchen

Final Wednesday Night Activities of the Spring SemesterThis Wednesday, May 13, marks the final Wednesday Night Activities for the spring semester. We will kick-off the Fall season on August 12 and resume on August 19.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Children’s Sermon (11:00 Traditional)

Buck FordKids Worship:

9:01: Sarah Akins, Lucy Hubbard11:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix

Statesboro First United Methodist Church101 South Main Street, PO Box 2048

Statesboro, GA 30459Main Church Phone: 912-764-7589 Church Email: mail@statesborofirst.comJimmy Cason, Senior Pastor: 912-764-1875 Church Website: www.statesborofirst.comScott Harris, Assistant Pastor: 912-764-1874 Church FAX: 912-764-7638

Children’s Ministries News

Final Wednesday Night Activities of the Spring SemesterThis Wednesday, May 13, will be our final gathering for Wednesday Night Ministry this season. We will have a special celebration with the children this week before breaking for the summer!Also, don’t forget! Kids JAM participants will meet at the home of Will & Ashley Wren on Saturday, May 16, from 2:00-4:00 for a pool party. Call Sarah Akins, 764-1879 for more info.

Volunteers for May 10, 2015 (Second Sunday of May)Prayer Warriors: Bill & Betty Hatcher Acolytes: Tyce Lovett, Brogan McGowanLay Liturgist 8:30: Joyce BohlerLay Liturgist 11:00: Clark Deloach8:30 Ushers: Steve Garner, Bird Hodges9:01 Ushers: Don Marsh & Nancy Marsh, Thad Riley, Charles Cochran11:00 Ushers: Clark Collins, Chris Bishop, Jake Collins, Jim Davis, Michael Mallard, Joel Martin, Dan Snipes, Brian Thomas, Bill Thompson(Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges)Parking Greeter: June RushingFront Door Greeters: Jewel Dabbs, Janice Davis, Cissy Mercer, JoAnn MarshMeals on Wheels (May 12): Betty Hodges

Register Your Child for Vacation Bible SchoolPlease go online to vbs.statesborofirst.com to register your child for Vacation Bible School this summer! Children in rising Pre-K through rising 6th grade are eligible to participate. We will be

conquering challenges with God’s mighty power the week of June 8-12!

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE

GATHERINGLIGHTING OF CANDLES

PRELUDE & MEDITATIONImmortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

arr. John A. Behnke

*CALL TO WORSHIPIn you, O God, every family on earth receives its name.

We thank you, O God of love, for gifts of love we have received:from mother, father, spouse, child or companion.

As we have been loved by you and by others,help us to include all as members of your family.

Grant us your peace, through Jesus the Christ. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISEHymn #89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ Creed #881 Hymnal

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.

*GLORIA PATRI Hymn #71Glory 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.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE

PROCLAIMING THE VISIONWhy does Statesboro First United Methodist Church exist?

To Glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.

CHILDREN’S SERMON (11:00AM Service)Buck Ford

(Following the Children’s Sermon, children in Pre-K through 4th gradeare invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)

ANTHEM (11:00AM Service) My God, I Am Thineby Dale Grotenhuis

PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER

GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGSOFFERTORY PRAYER

8:30am Joyce Bohler; 11:00am Clark Deloach

OFFERTORYDeep River

arr. Philip LiebermanMatthew Blankenship, soloist

*DOXOLOGY Hymn #94Praise 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!

*HYMN OF PREPARATIONHymn #408 The Gift of Love

*SCRIPTURE READINGLuke 10:25-37

MESSAGE“The Meaning of Love: The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Rev. Jimmy Cason

*HYMN OF COMMITMENTHymn #530 Are Ye Able

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDEForth in the Peace of Christ We Go

arr. Jonathan Kohrs

*Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service.Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service.A children’s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the back of the Sanctuary’s balcony on the second floor.Protected under the following Christian Copyright Licensing International licenses:CCL1032344, CRL050476, CSPL037138