Sunny Lane United Methodist Church

Traditional Worship Service

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

June 29, 2008

10:50 a.m.

Entrance

† Announcements and Ministry Opportunities

(If you have an announcement that you wish to be made at either or both of the morning services, please leave it in the Announcement slot at the Welcome Center by Wednesday a.m.)

† Greeting and Friendship Books

(Welcome! Please write your name and address in the Friendship Book at the end of the pew then pass it down the pew and back again. Be sure to check the names when it returns, then greet new people in your pew!)

Prelude Chris Moore and Sandy Devine

*HYMN: "Lift High the Cross" # 159

(The Acolyte lights the altar candles.)

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Mikki Moore

(Children ages 3 through 3^rd grade may leave for Children’s Church after this time; they will return to the Sanctuary at the singing of the last hymn.)

PRAYER time

congregational Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)

Our Father Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

HYMN: "There’s a Spirit in the Air" # 192

Offertory Prayer

The Sharing of Our Tithes and Offerings

The Offertory Music

*DOXOLOGY #95

(Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.)

ANTHEM "Healer of My Heart" Sanctuary Choir

Scripture: Matthew 10:40 - 42 (N. T. 688/1512)

MESSAGE: "Honor Yields Honor" Rev. Bauman

The Invitation to Discipleship

(You may join our congregation by transferring your membership from another Methodist church or other church, or by Profession of Faith. Please fill out the information form in the bulletin and join our minister at the front of the church during the singing of this hymn.)

HYMN: "Jesu, Jesu" # 432

*benediction

*Extinguishing of the Altar Candles

(Please allow the acolyte time to recess from the Sanctuary before you leave.)

*the POSTLUDE "On Eagles Wings"

(And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God’s hand.

*Stand, as you are able (Congregation responses are in bold print)

Get On Board –

Need a ride to and from church

for Sunday School and Late worship services.

Call 677-3347 -- If you are a regular

rider please call the church by Thursday to cancel

your reservation. If you are a new rider please

call by Thursday to make a reservation.

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From wherever you’ve come, you are welcome in this church. Introduce yourself to people around you, and please make an effort to participate in upcoming church activities.

The flower arrangement found in the Sanctuary this morning is in honor of David Shaw’s birthday from his girls.

The Flame of Hope and Remembrance is lit this morning in loving memory of Jim Riddles from the Shaw family.

If you have a prayer request or prayer concerns please fill out a "Prayer Request" card found in the folder in each pew or call and inform the church office. Place the card in the Offering plate when passed or in the wooden basket at the Welcome Center.

Something special for children!! All children are invited to pick up a "Kid’s Bucket" in the Narthex. After the service please return the bucket to the tree.

VIM Pantry: The Pantry is open to help those in need with food every Tuesday and Friday morning from 9 – noon. Anyone in the Mid-Del area can qualify for help. A special offering will be taken for this ministry each 5^th Sunday during the year.

Samaritan Fund: Your second mile of giving to this fund will help the church bless those in the community who are in need of financial help.

Something special for children!! All children are invited to pick up a "Kid’s Bucket" in the Narthex. After the service please return the bucket to the tree.

Outreach Committee: The committee has developed a cup to promote our church and to be enjoyed by our members and visitors. Each cup will require a donation of $8.00 or more. Stop by the north end of the Welcome Center to purchase your own cup. Funds will be used to promote our church and encourage visitors to join our church family.

You may join our church family by a Profession of your faith in Jesus and by baptism. Or, you may transfer your membership from another Christian denomination. We accept the baptism of other denominations. The membership vows: Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, presence, gifts and service?

New Members Information Form

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________

Telephone:__________________Date of birth:_____________

Have you been baptized: Y N

(Please circle one)

Are you transferring your membership: Y N

(Please circle one.)

If so from what church:______________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Leadership Meetings in July:

7/1 @ 10:00 am – Care Team Meeting - #116

7/3 @ 6:30 pm – VIM Committee meets - #216

7/8 @ 6:30 pm – Finance Committee meets - #113 (change)

7/10 @ 7:00 pm – Trustees Committee meets - #113

7/20 @ 2:00 pm – Worship Committee meets - #113

7/20 @ 3:30 pm – Admin. Council meets - #129 (change)

7/31 @ 6:00 pm – Children’s Services Board meets - #113

Church office will be closed Friday July 4^th in observance of Independence Day. Happy Birthday America!!

7/13/08 Onion Burger/Undies Sunday: On Sunday, July 13^th the Volunteers in Missions will host an Onion Fried Hamburger luncheon. We will begin serving lunch after the Sunday School hour. In addition to onion - burgers, we will serve hotdogs and plain hamburgers for those who would prefer one of these items. In support of Skyline’s Back to School program, we would appreciate a donation of a package of children’s underwear, a package of children’s socks, or a monetary donation. Please join us for the good food and fellowship.

VBS - God’s Big Backyard July 14 – 18: The Children’s Council is recruiting volunteers to help make this Vacation Bible School the best one yet!! Please contact Mikki Moore or Alana Edds to volunteer to help or with your questions or concerns.

Maps needed for VBS: The craft site of "God’s Big Backyard" is asking for donations of maps you no longer need or use. The children will use them in a craft to be made on one of the VBS nights. Please bring them to the church office, thanks for your help.

T-Shirt Funds for VBS: The Children’s Council is asking for donations to purchase t-shirts for every little or big angel attending our VBS this year. If you would like to contribute to this effort please use an envelope in the folder in the pews and mark it for VBS t-shirts. Thank you for your support.

Care Team Seminar: "Planning the Road Ahead" is the theme for a series of free seminars being offered by the Care Team. The second seminar in this series is titled "Home Health Care and Senior Services." It is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm in Compton Hall. Physical Therapist, Karen Riley will lead the discussion.

Coffee with Pastor Larry: Sign up for Coffee with Pastor Larry, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Parlor (room #116) at the church on one of the following dates:

Tues., July 8 Thurs., July 10

Tues., July 15 Thurs., July 17

Tues., July 22 Thurs., July 24

UMM scholarship applications are now available at the Welcome Center. If you are interested in applying for one of the two scholarships, please fill out an application and place it in the UMM mail box in the Work room behind the Welcome Center. Deadline for completed applications is July 28.

UMW Hands on Project: The UMW will continue to gather supplies and encourages all church members to participate. You may bring your donated items to the Welcome Center desk. Please mark the sack – UMW Hands On Project. Here are some of the products we are collecting:

Body soap, Toothbrushes,

Shampoo, Hairbrushes,

Toothpaste, Deodorant,

Combs, Feminine hygiene products

Disposable diapers.

This Week at Sunny Lane:

Sunday, June 29:

7:00 a.m. – VIM Fellowship - #129, 131

8:30 a.m. – Praise and Communion Worship Service - #100, 104

9:40 a.m. – Sunday School Hour for all ages

10:50 a.m. – Traditional Worship Service - #100, 104

Monday, June 30:

10:00 a.m. – Care Team Prayer Time - #116