Jacksons Grove United Methodist Church of Landrum
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 4, 2008
Prelude
Ms. Pam McNeil, OrganistWelcome / Announcements
Rev. Mike Bowers, PastorReception of New Members
UM Hymnal page 38Invocation
Rev. BowersGathering Hymn
The Church in the Wildwood Cokesbury # 121Hymn
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God UM Hymnal # 110The Apostles’ Creed –Traditional version
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.
Responsive Reading
from Psalm 68 UM Hymnal # 792Morning Prayers:
Rev. BowersSilent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Moments with the Children and Youth Mr. Marvin Lee Beach
Offertory and Doxology
Hymn
O Jesus, I Have Promised UM Hymnal # 396Scripture Lessons
Acts 1:6-14 Marvin Lee Beach, Reader 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11Gospel Reading
John 17:1-11 Rev. Bowers, ReaderSermon:
"Faithful Waiting" Rev. BowersParting Hymn
A Charge to Keep I Have Cokesbury # 74Benediction
Rev. BowersPostlude
Ms. McNeil
The minister and members of Jacksons Grove church are always delighted to welcome visitors to this special sanctuary for worship, study and fellowship. Please introduce yourself to us and let us celebrate your presence among us! Come back soon and often. If we can help you in any way, please let us know.
The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God by Vard Henry in loving memory her parents, Becky and Charlie Myers.
We are especially pleased to welcome Ms. Lorianne Hinsey and Ms. Winn Holly as new members into our fellowship this morning. Join us in a reception in their honor following the service today and help them to feel welcome.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is being planned for May 30 – 31 at Harmon Field in Tryon. Plan to be a part of this effort. Join the Jacksons Grove UMC team and fund cancer research and treatment. Complete the enclosed insert to place your order for memorial or honorary luminaries to light the path of our walk.
Please join us for Bible Study time next Sunday, May 11th at 9:30 am. Our next worship service will be held on May 18th, 2008.
Jacksons Grove UMC is a community church. Our historical identity is of the Methodist tradition. Those who worship here represent a wide variety of faith groups. In a broader sense we are a community church that attempts to provide meaningful worship experiences and fellowship to the larger Christian community.
The thrust of our mission is to challenge and equip God’s people to be actively involved in their community and the world at large. You will find your fellow worshippers at Jacksons Grove to be a diverse and talented group who participates in a variety of ministries and activities. We believe that followers of Jesus Christ should be good neighbors and citizens, both in word and deed.
Normal Service and Program Schedule:
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays Worship Service, 9:30 am
2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study, 9:30 am
Website: www.jacksonsgrove.org
Rev. Mike Bowers, Pastor, Jacksons Grove UMC
170 Galloway Road, Wellford, SC 29385–9781
Work – (864) 587-4220 bowersme@smcsc.edu
Home – (864) 439-0020 bowe7551@bellsouth.net
Mobile – (864) 316-1784