“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service.”

February 25, 2018

Worship Services: Sanctuary: 8:30AM & 11:00AM

James A. Cason Senior Pastor Scott Harris Associate Pastor

Fellowship Hall: 9:01AM & 11:00AM

Sunday School: Classrooms: 10:00AM

Church Family Lunch and Easter Egg Hunt Our annual Easter lunch and egg hunt is scheduled for Sunday, March 11, at 12:30PM. This event encourages people from all four worship services to come together in celebration of the Easter season. Everyone is invited to enjoy a catered meal at the Belle House (380 Westside Rd) following the 11:00AM worship services that morning. Please save the date, and plan to bring a favorite dessert! Children age 11 and under are invited to hunt Easter eggs outdoors, following lunch. We typically gather on Palm Sunday, but due to the availability of a desired venue close to the church, we scheduled this event a little earlier this year. So, in joyful anticipation, we invite you to join us on March 11 for this gathering for all ages. There is much to celebrate! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (1 Peter 1:3). - Sarah Akins Director Children Ministries The Brevity of Life and Our Future Hope This past week has been marked by two significant events. On Valentine’s Day, students in Florida began another routine day of school. For a few, it would be their last day on this earth. As we continue to pray for the families of those killed as well as the survivors who are dealing with grief and anger, we all need to be prepared to live as if today was our last day on earth. On February 21, at the age of 99, Billy Graham lived his last day on this earth. Many years ago, he was quoted as saying, “One day you will read in the newspaper that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it! I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address.” With Jesus Christ as our Savior, we can face an uncertain future with a glorious hope! - Pastor Jimmy

Sunday, February 25, 2018 8:30 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason “Children Brought to Jesus” - Mark 10:13-16 9:01 & REVIVE - Rev. Scott Harris “Children Brought to Jesus” - Mark 10:13-16 Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, February 18, 2018) Morning Worship: 446 8:30AM: 49

9:01AM: 120

Sunday School: 221 11:00AM: 197

Offering Received: $15,296.00

Revive: 80

Our Church Family Christian sympathy and prayers are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Emily) Dove, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin (Mary Helen) Harrison, Dr. and Mrs. Don (Lisa) Aaron, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie (Leigh) Aaron upon the death of Emily, Mary Helen, Don, and Charlie’s mother, Mrs. Krista Aaron of Sylvania who died on February 19, 2018. Christian sympathy and prayers are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Fay Foy) Franklin upon the death of Jimmy’s brother, Mr. Sam Franklin of Pineville, NC who died on February 10, 2018. Prayer Concerns Hospital: Jean Braswell - Recovering from surgery Elizabeth Scott - Hospice Dick Armstrong - Hospice Rev. Fred Maddox - Home from hospital Ongoing: Steve Piazza, Maggie Collins, Janette Johnson, Bobby Deal, Sarah Mathis, Marilyn Turner, Linda Arnold, Susan Refrow, Mae Doughty, Jim Long, Amos Connell, Shirley Connell, Inman Hodges, John Popps, Charlie Christmas, Creighton Alexander, Jimmy Hood, Khaki Herrington, Marshall Thigpen, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach Welcome New Members Mrs. Sandra “Nene” Pope 2356 Middleground Road Statesboro, GA 30461 Phone: 912-531-4740 Sandra, who is joining on Profession of Faith, is an Interior Designer with Fine Designs. Her husband, Jeff, is the owner of Pope Construction. Ms. Monica Bilczewski 129 Dixon Connector Statesboro, GA 30461 Phone: 678-788-0023 Monica, who is employed with Buckley and Associates in Swainsboro, joins our church on Profession of Faith. Mrs. Diana Dosier 309 A Granade Street Statesboro, GA 30458 Phone: 912-243-7888 Diana who works with Willow Pond Senior Care, joins our church on transfer from a local church of another denomination. For the past several years, she was one of the home health care workers who cared for Helen Watson.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church Volunteers for February 25, 2018 (Fourth Sunday of February) Prayer Warriors: Anthony & Sally Waters, Ida Waters 8:30 Lay Liturgist: Buck Ford 8:30 Ushers: Ken LeCain, Max Manack 9:01 Ushers: Chris Bishop, Tonya Bishop 11:00 Lay Liturgist: Jim Campbell 11:00 Ushers: Mike Rollins, JJ Altman, Jack Bailey, Anthony Waters, Wayne Laircey, Russ Lanier, John Hatcher (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels) Greeters: Linda Rushing, Suzan Laircey, Grace Adams Stewart, Ellen Lanier Meals on Wheels (February 27): Pam Powell, Janice Wilbanks

SFUMC Students News NO Sunday Night Surge - February 25 Due to the Youth ski trip we will not have Surge on Sunday, February 25. NO Breakfast Club - February 26 Due to the Youth ski trip we will not have Breakfast Club on Monday, February 26. Small Groups & Confirmation- February 28 This Wednesday small groups will be going out to eat. Students need to meet at the church by 6PM and bring $10 to cover their meal. Students will be ready to be picked up at 8PM at the church. By Design, a Local Retreat - March 18 For the first time, our Student Ministry will be hosting a day devoted to learning God’s design for us as men and women. The day will be full of fun, fellowship, and worship. More information to come but go ahead and mark your calendar!

Statesboro First United Methodist Church Wednesday Night Menu - February 28 - 5:30PM

Uncle Shug’s: Chicken Fingers, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Roll

Meals are $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids 12 and under $2.00 for pizza plate (kids only) Drinks and desserts are included with all meals. Families of five or more (parents and children) pay a maximum of $24.

Our Church Calendar Sunday, February 25 8:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct. 9:01AM - 901 Service, FH 10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms 11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct. 11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH

Wednesday, February 28 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 2:30PM - Magnolia Bible Study, 201 5:15PM - Kids JAM, 200 & Choir 5:30PM - Wednesday Night, All 7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm.

Monday, February 26 2:30PM - Charlene Black Bible Study, Lib. 7:00PM - Revive Band Practice, FH

Thursday, March 1 6:00PM - Chancel Ringers, 305 6:30PM - Emmaus Mtg, Lib.

Tuesday, February 27 10:00AM - Linda Hubbard Bible Study, 212 6:00PM - Al Anon, Grace House

Friday, March 2 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 6:00PM - Wedding Rehearsal, Sanct. Saturday, March 3 11:00AM - Al Anon, Grace House 12:00PM - Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen sponsored by Service League 5:00PM - Wedding, Sanct.

Sunday, February 25, 2018 *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Hymn #98 ToChildren’s God Be the Glor Moment (11:00 Traditional) Martha Ray Kids Worship:

9:01:Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Hillari Brown 11:00:Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Renee Perry

Children’s Ministries News Wednesday Night Ministry Children’s Schedule for Pre-K – 5th Grade • Kids JAM (children’s choir) 5:15PM-6:00PM • Dinner served in the Fellowship Hall 5:30PM-6:30PM • Small Groups & Activities 6:30PM-7:30PM Sock Donation for Open Hearts Community Mission The 5th Grade Sunday School class is collecting packages of new socks during the month of February to be donated to Open Hearts Community Mission with love from SFUMC. If you would like to contribute to this cause, stop by Room 209 on Sunday morning.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church Easter Bundles Soup Kitchen - March 24 Come and join us as we celebrate the season with our less fortunate neighbors. Joel and Nancy Martin are responsible for the food preparation and serving. The Bundles Bunch will be putting together Easter baskets on Sunday and Tuesday afternoons at Sara Melford’s home starting March 4. Your help would be welcome assembling baskets, transporting the baskets to the church Friday afternoon March 23, or helping at the soup kitchen on March 24. If you are unable to help with the event, your extra unused hygiene items, “charity gifts” such as cards or memo pads, new or slightly used children’s books, etc. will provide extras for the needy and can be left in the crates under the stairs near the Church Office. For more specific information, contact Sara Melford at [email protected]. First Sundays are for Food Bank Please note your calendars for the first Sunday of each month and bring non-perishable food for the Statesboro Food Bank. They are especially in need of powdered milk, along with cereals and other grain products. Red wagons for your donations are placed in the Narthex and near the entrance to the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for having big hearts SFUMC!

Home Communion Home communion is available to any who cannot be at a worship service. Please call Nora Ford (687-6169) if you would like for someone to come to your home.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church 101 South Main Street, PO Box 2048 Statesboro, GA 30459

Main Church Phone: Jimmy Cason, Senior Pastor: Scott Harris, Assistant Pastor:

912-764-7589 912-764-1875 912-764-1874

Church Email: Church Website: Church FAX:

[email protected] www.statesborofirst.com 912-764-7638

SUNDAY, February 25, 2018 LITURGICAL COLOR: Purple GATHERING LIGHTING OF CANDLES PRELUDE & MEDITATION O Sacred Head Now Wounded arranged by Jason Krug Chancel Ringers *CALL TO WORSHIP Jesus loves the little children of the world. Red, yellow, black and white. They are precious in God’s sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world! *HYMN OF PRAISE Hymn #191 “Jesus Loves Me” *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed #881 Hymnal *GLORIA PATRI Hymn #71 Glory 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 VISION Why does Statesboro First United Methodist Church exist? To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (11:00AM Service) Abigail Anne Fitzner Daughter of Andy & McCall Fitzner Chorus: Abigail, Abigail, God claims you. God helps you, protects you, and loves you too. Verse: We this day do all agree, a child of God you’ll always be. Chorus Verse 2: We are here to say this day that we will help you on your way. Chorus Congregational Pledge With God’s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00AM Service) Martha Ray

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

ANTHEM (11:00AM Service) Praise the Lord George Frideric Handel PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER

8:30AM Buck Ford; 11:00AM Jim Campbell

OFFERTORY Beneath the Cross of Jesus arranged by Jason Krug Chancel Ringers *DOXOLOGY HYMN #94 Praise 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! *SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10: 13-16 MESSAGE “Children Brought to Jesus” Sermon 2 in “Delivered” Series Rev. Jimmy Cason *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Hymn #402 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” CHORAL BENEDICTION (11:00AM Service) The Lord Bless You and Keep You arr. T. Pierce Dickens POSTLUDE Sortie Robert Jones

*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. The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver. Protected under the following Christian Copyright Licensing International licenses: CCL1032344, CRL050476, CVLI503970405