ATHERTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to reach out to the least and lost in order to magnify God's
name. We want to bring people to Jesus, disciple them to Christ-like maturity
and equip them for their ministry.
THOSE SERVING YOU
Pastor
Lay Reader
Music Director
Pianist
Nursery Workers
Tape Ministry
Secretary
Custodian
Sound Tech
Junior Church
Coffee Hour
Ushers
Reverend Greg Rowe
Robin Simpson
Pam Kimber
Jenny Booth
Jaclyn Miller & Kala Wood
Wes Spears, Earl Miller & Sharon Bellinger
Zee Mooney
Bill Farmer
Simon Kimber
Cory Estes & Tyler Estes
Lakies Family
Earl Miller, Head Usher
THIS COMING WEEK
8/23
TODAY
10:15 a.m. ~ Coffee Time
11:00 a.m. ~ Worship
8/24
MONDAY
6:30 p.m. ~ Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. ~ AA Meeting
8/25 TUESDAY
6:00 p.m. ~ Zumba Class
8/26 WEDNESDAY
8:30 a.m. ~ Flint 17 Group
6:30 p.m. ~ Alanon/ACA
8/27 THURSDAY
11:00 a.m. ~ Prayer Hour @ Phoenix
8/29 SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. ~ Dancersize for all
8/30 NEXT SUNDAY
10:15 a.m. ~ Coffee Time
11:00 a.m. ~ Worship
ATHERTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4010 LIPPINCOTT BLVD., BURTON MI 48519
Website: www.athertonumc.com
Email: athertonumc@gmail.com
(810) 742-5644
Pastor Greg Rowe Cell (810) 877-1880
August 23, 2015
11:00 AM
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Welcome to Atherton United Methodist Church
We welcome you to our service today.
The black book is our Ritual of Friendships which we ask all to sign as it is passed.
VISITORS please fill out a visitor’s card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate.
Nursery and Toddler care is available in the Nursery at the end of the restroom hall,
and our nursery workers will assist you in settling in your child.
Please turn off or place on vibrate, all cell phones and pagers. Thank you.
*Indicates to please stand as able.
P: hear our prayer.
L: Merciful Father, you heard the prayers of your people in the wilderness and fed them
bread from heaven despite their sin. Graciously hear us today and feed us too with
the Bread of Life from heaven, even our Lord Jesus Christ, for he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
ALL: Amen.
*OPENING HYMN
“Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”
*OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
Robin Simpson
God of hope, when your hungry people longed for the slave food of Egypt, you
opened the doors of heaven and rained down manna. Feed us with the bread of
life at your table that we may taste the freedom of eternal life and lead lives
worthy of our calling through Christ our Head. Amen.
GATHERING ~ ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SCREEN
CHILDRENS TIME WITH PASTOR
TIME OF QUIET MEDITATION IN SANCTUARY
SPECIAL MUSIC
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Robin Simpson
L: Jesus said, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and
whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.' This is the promise of God to whom
we now pray. Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, to be the Bread of Life for the world. Forgive us for elevating earthly
appetites above devotion to you. Feed us with the knowledge of Christ so that
we recognize our sin and gladly repent in his name. Lord, in your mercy.
P: hear our prayer.
L: We pray for those whose daily need for healthy food, clean water and proper shelter
goes un-met, and for those misusing what they have in the vain pursuit of
pleasure. Feed them with all the good things of Christ for life now and in eternity.
Lord, in your mercy:
P: hear our prayer.
L: Have mercy on those whose lives have been broken by violence and crime. Feed them
with hope and a new life in Christ. And bless our brothers and sisters in prison and
those who minister to them. Lord, in your mercy:
P: hear our prayer.
L: Feed those who are sick or sorrowing with healing and consolation through
Christ. We pray particularly for (insert names). And meet the needs of others
we know personally to be in want and whom we now name silently in our
hearts... (brief silence) Lord, in your mercy:
UMH 514
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS /CONGREGATIONAL PRAYERS & BIRTHDAYS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN OF PREPARATION
*SCRIPTURE
MESSAGE
(Please join hands)
UMH 895
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
John 6:56-69
UMH 349
Robin Simpson
“Problems in Faithfulness”
Rev. Greg Rowe
GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*OFFERTORY RESPONSE & PRAYER
*CLOSING HYMN
Doxology
UMH 95
“Wonderful Words of Life”
UMH 600
*ACOLYTE MINISTRY AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
"Let There Be Peace on Earth"
Sing as you exit
ALTAR FLOWERS ~ Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God by Robin Simpson in
Celebration of Shaqueta Hudson’s 28th Birthday on August 23rd.
Recycle Your Bulletin ~ Should you not wish to keep your bulletin, please place it recycling box
under the desk. Do not throw it in trash.
PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers have been requested for: Barb McDonald (bladder cancer), Michelle Young, Mike
Mooney [June Mooney’s son] (health), Jim Davidson, Margaret Kempf, Movina Dorris, Pat
Spader (eye problems), Karen Aagesen (MS), Bob & Bev Houser, Geneva Cooley, Jim Kitto
(Back), Dr. Van Dyne (surgery), Veva Philp, Irene Kindlinger, Michael Rowe, Ethel Skinner.
Prayers have been requested for: Barb McDonald (bladder cancer), Michelle Young, Mike
Mooney [June Mooney’s son] (health), Jim Davidson, Margaret Kempf, Movina Dorris, Pat
Spader (eye problems), Karen Aagesen (MS), Bob & Bev Houser, Geneva Cooley, Jim Kitto
(Back), Dr. Van Dyne (surgery), Veva Philp, Irene Kindlinger, Michael Rowe, Ethel Skinner.
Rehab Facility: Eva Yankle -Specialty Hlthcare Ctr, Clarkston; Ethel Skinner-Regency of Grand
Blanc, Room 162-2.
May God bless and keep safe all family members who are on active duty in the US Armed
Forces.
May God bless and keep safe all family members who are on active duty in the US Armed
Forces.
OUR OFFERING AND ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK
August 16, 2015
OUR OFFERING AND ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK
August 16 2015
General Fund
Property Management
Blessings Fund
xxx.xx
xxx.xx
$0.00
Attendance last week – August 16, 2015
Attendance last year – August 17, 2014
Rehab Facility: Eva Yankle -Specialty Hlthcare Ctr, Clarkston; Ethel Skinner-Regency of Grand
Blanc, Room 162-2.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUNIOR CHURCH HELP NEEDED
We are in need of a second person in Junior Church, as required by our Safe
Sanctuary policies. A sign-up sheet is on the desk in the Narthex. Please pray
over this and listen to God’s calling.
FINANC E COMMITTEE MEETING
Our next Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for TOMORROW, August 24th
at 6:30 pm. All committee members are requested to attend.
BULLETINS AND WORSHIP POWERPOINT
I have completed the bulletins and worship power points through September
th
27 before I left. If you have additions or changes that need to be made, please see
Pastor Rowe.
General Fund
Property Management
Blessings Fund
xxx.xx
xxx.xx
$0.00
Attendance last week – August 9, 2015
Attendance last year – August 17, 2014
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUNIOR CHURCH HELP NEEDED
We are in need of a second person in Junior Church, as required by our Safe
Sanctuary policies. A sign-up sheet is on the desk in the Narthex. Please pray
over this and listen to God’s calling.
FINANC E COMMITTEE MEETING
Our next Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for TOMORROW, August 24th
at 6:30 pm. All committee members are requested to attend.
BULLETINS AND WORSHIP POWERPOINT
I have completed the bulletins and worship power points through September
27th before I left. If you have additions or changes that need to be made, please see
Pastor Rowe.