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

May 6, 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

2018 Confirmation Class I am pleased to present the 2018 Confirmation Class, whom we are confirming today. Over the last couple of years, we have revamped confirmation by placing a greater emphasis on discipleship process, recognizing that the decision to confirm one’s faith by professing Jesus as Savior requires both time and multiple avenues for faith growth. Consequently, these students are the first to have completed a school year-long process, which included weekly sessions with me in the fall, weekly small groups with their small group leaders in the fall, winter and spring, a fall retreat, mission and service, and regular attendance at youth ministry gatherings and Sunday worship. We are proud of this group of young men and women for the time and commitment they gave to honoring this process. I also would like to express appreciation for our small group leaders: Tyler and Elizabeth Grant, Matthew Walker, Jennifer Wyles and Caitlin Stephens. Consistency and dependability from leaders are instrumental to the success of any discipleship process, because this is how we build trust and community. These leaders have poured into these students on a weekly basis, and the evidence of their faithfulness is demonstrated through the depth of faith in these students. Please offer a special word of gratitude to them. Finally, for the many of you who are pouring your lives into leading a children’s, youth, and/or adult Sunday School/small group, some of you may question why you continue to put the time and/or effort into it. You may question whether it is worth the hassle at times. You may not be able to see the fruits of your labor in a grand display such as one on a day like today. But please hear this: God has called each of us to make disciples for the transformation of the world. Your work is incredibly important to the mission of the church, so that we may transform our surroundings. You are appreciated and valued, and your success is our success, which is ultimately God’s success. Today is incredible because these students are confirming their faith, but it is also incredible because it is a confirmation that the mission to make disciples, and the roles we all play within that process over the years, is truly worth the effort. Thanks to all for your labors. And thank you for partnering with us to see that all persons may experience the saving love of Jesus Christ! In Christ, Pastor Scott

*Class picture and names inside of bulletin

Sunday, May 6, 2018 8:30, 11:00AM Traditional/REVIVE - Rev. Jimmy Cason “One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism” - Ephesians 4:1-6 9:01 - Drew Prosser

“God’s Endless Love” - John 21:15-19 Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, April 29, 2018) Morning Worship: 416 8:30AM: 55

9:01AM: 111

Sunday School: 255 11:00AM: 175

Offering Received: $15,100.00 Fellowship Hall Transformation Project: Goal - $62,000 Received to date - $23,700

Revive: 75

Our Church Family The flowers in the Sanctuary on May 6 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Sue Stabler Hodges by Jimmy Hodges, Ray, Sally, Lynes, Lauren & James McKinney. Prayer Concerns Hospital: Dick Armstrong - Residential Hospice Burney Marsh - Recovering at Home Ongoing: Daryl Harrison, Brian Harrison, Jean Braswell, Steve Piazza, Janette Johnson, Bobby Deal, Sarah Mathis, Marilyn Turner, Susan Refrow, Jim Long, Shirley Connell, Inman Hodges, John Popps, Charlie Christmas, Creighton Alexander, Jimmy Hood, Khaki Herrington, Marshall Thigpen, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach, Frances Humphrey, Mary Adams

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

2018 Confirmation Class Ben Aaron Eva Beth James Abby Smith Drew Aldred Jackson James Benny Stansel Evan Avret Will James Grant Sutton Eli Compton Lydia Lippincott Carson Vickery Andrew Cross Sam Lippincott Erin Wiggins Wade Hopkins Kendall Ragan Olivia Wren Ella Claire Jackson Kamerion Rawls Hunter Davis Pressley Tyler Sleep Volunteers for May 6, 2018 (First Sunday of May) Prayer Warriors: Jim & Hilda Dutrow, Martha Wells 8:30 Lay Liturgist: Irene Denmark 8:30 Ushers: Bird Hodges, Brannen Hodges 9:01 Ushers: Macy Chester, John Morgan Chester, Davis Harrison, Lorelei Prosser 11:00 Lay Liturgist: Sims Lanier 11:00 Ushers: Bill Moore, Jim Campbell, Ronnie Ruffo, Hoke Brunson, Tal Johnson, Steve Harper (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels) Greeters: Janet Mathis, Betty F. Hodges, Carol Ruffo Meals on Wheels (May 8): Marcia Wise, Hilda Dutrow

SFUMC Students News No Sunday Night Surge - May 6 There will be no Sunday Night Surge tonight, May 6, due to Missions Weekend. No Breakfast Club - May 7 There will be no Breakfast Club, May 7, due to Missions Weekend. Small Groups Out to Eat - May 9 Youth will meet at the church at 6PM to go out to eat with their small groups. Bring $10 for dinner. Students will be ready to be picked up at the church at 8PM.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church UMW Spring Banquet All ladies of the church are invited for dinner and entertainment at the United Methodist Women Spring Banquet on Monday, May 14 at 6:30PM in the SFUMC Fellowship Hall. Meat will be provided, UMW members bring accoutrements by 6PM (perhaps from the UMW cookbook?). This is a great time to invite your daughters/ granddaughters and prospective UMW members. For more info, contact Martha Ray at [email protected]. Magnolia Bible Study The Magnolia Bible Study will be starting a new study on Wednesday, May 9, from 2:30PM-4:00PM in Room 201 taught by Maggie Collins. We will be using “No wonder they call him the Savior” by Max Lucado. If interested please purchase the book and join us! Habitat House #54 Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County is getting ready for a Faith Build/Neighborhood Build of Habitat House #54. Join us for a kickoff BBQ at 103 College Lane on Sunday, May 6 at 1PM.

Our Church Calendar Sunday, May 6 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 Monday, May 7 6:00PM - Trustees Board Mtg, Lib. 6:00PM - PS Board Mtg, PS Director’s Office 7:00PM - Revive Band Practice, FH Tuesday, May 8 10:00AM - Linda Hubbard Bible Study, 212 6:00PM - Al Anon, Grace House

Wednesday, May 9 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 2:30PM - Magnolia Bible Study, 201 7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm. Thursday, May 10 6:00PM - Chancel Ringers, 305 Friday, May 11 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 5:00PM - Wedding Rehearsal, Sanct. Saturday, May 12 11:00AM - Al Anon, Grace House 12:00PM - Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen sponsored by SFUMC 5:00PM - Wedding, Sanct.

Sunday, May 6, 2018 *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Hymn #98 ToChildren’s God Be the Glor Moment (11:00 Traditional) No Children’s Moment Today

Kids Worship:

9:01:No Kids Worship due to Children’s Sunday 11:00:SarahAkins,JodieHendrix,ElizabethPenn

Children’s Ministries News Children’s Sunday Today is Children’s Sunday! Children are leading the 901 worship service, with special music provided by the children’s choir. Please join us in honoring them today, and be sure to pick up a baby bottle located in the Gathering Area or Fellowship Hall to support a special fundraiser for our local pregnancy resource center, Choices of the Heart. Please see the bulletin insert for more details. Vacation Bible School Registration Please register your child or grandchild to participate in VBS this summer, June 4-8. Online registration is available at www.statesborofirst.com/vbs. Signing children up ahead of time allows for a much smoother morning the first day of VBS, helps prevent long lines, and makes it easier to assign children to a group and group leader. Adult Volunteers Needed We need many adult volunteers for Vacation Bible School. Please sign up on the banner located in the first floor hallway. We encourage you to take part in this opportunity to minister to children in our church and community. Students volunteering through our Youth Ministry should sign up with Becca or Tyler.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church Fostering Bulloch 5K & Fun Run Fostering Bulloch will be hosting the 3rd annual 5K and Fun Run on May 19. Proceeds will help build an overnight campground for foster and at-risk kids. Sponsorships are still available from $100 and up. Runners may enter online at www.active.com or www.runsignup.com. Contact Jackie or Hugh Yaughn at [email protected] or 912-764-2063 for any questions. Help us share God’s love with these kids!

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, May 6, 2018

LITURGICAL COLOR: White GATHERING LIGHTING OF CANDLES PRELUDE & MEDITATION Rigaudon Andre’ Campra *CALL TO WORSHIP God shows us the way even when we do not know where to go. We are called to live as children of light. God shows us the paths of peace and comforts us in times of trouble. We are called to be the body of Christ, pouring out our lives for the healing of the world. *HYMN OF PRAISE Hymn #89 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The 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 #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 (Children in Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to Kid’s Worship in Room 306) PROCLAIMING THE VISION Why does Statesboro First United Methodist Church exist? To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. PASTORAL PRAYER GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER

8:30AM Irene Denmark; 11:00AM Sims Lanier

OFFERTORY (8:30AM Service) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. David Cherwien OFFERTORY ANTHEM (11:00AM Service) Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling Ralph Manuel Haley Chapman, conductor *DOXOLOGY HYMN #94 *SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 4:1-6 MESSAGE

“One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism”

Rev. Jimmy Cason

BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, AND RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (11:00AM Service) CONGREGATIONAL COMMENDATION AND WELCOME (11:00AM Service) Pastor: Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them, in love. *Congregation: We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant to faithfully participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Hymn #707 “Hymn of Promise” POSTLUDE Festive Minuet Andrew Wright

*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