R.E.N.E.W.
HERNANDO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
January 12, 2020
Baptism of the Lord Sunday
White
THE ORDER OF THE WORSHIP OF GOD
The Welcome and Announcements
The Prelude
* Hymn of Praise
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
Moments Mostly for Kids/Registration of Attendance
Children age 4-first grade dismissed for PrimeTime
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* The Expression of Friendship
* Gloria Patri
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.
Dedication of Choir and Leaders
To the leaders of God’s church in Hernando, MS in the Christian tradition of Methodism:
Do you promise to serve with the gifts and graces given by the Holy Spirit so that the Good
News of Jesus Christ may be proclaimed in and through the life of HUMC, and do you as a
leader renew your vow of membership to love Christ and lead by loyal example through: the
offering of your prayers; your presence in worship and ministering life of HUMC; your support of the ministry of HUMC with your finances; your service in your area of ministry responsibility; and your witness of faith both within and outside the walls of HUMC?
We do, by the grace of God.
To the choir and musicians:
Do you promise to use your gift of song, of harmony, of weaving together instruments and
voices as an offering to God of praise and thanksgiving? Will you accept the calling to assist in leading the worship of the risen Lord as you play, sing, and share your gift for music?
We will, by the grace of God.
To the congregation:
Will you promise to enter into each service with the hope and expectation of meeting God
whether it be through song, prayer, His Word, witness or time of silence? Will you seek to
be present in body, soul, and spirit and fully participate in worship? Will you vow to live
honestly as a transformed Christ-follower and respond faithfully to God as He leads? Will
you reaffirm your vow of commitment to Christ and to Hernando United Methodist Church
by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness? Will you carry
out the ministry of Christ beyond the walls of HUMC in your heart, home, school, business,
community, and world?
We will, by the grace of God.
* Prayer of Commitment:
Almighty God, You have called us to be your people, to worship You in spirit and
truth and to love you with all of our heart, soul, strength, and mind. We offer ourselves
for worship, for building up the Body of Christ and to serve as vessels carrying the
hope of Jesus Christ to the world. Stir us to use our talents and voices for your glory.
We pray the songs we sing will carry your message and deepen our faith in Jesus
Christ our Lord. Bless those who give leadership to each ministry area and to all to
find meaningful service through these areas. Bless all who will be touched by the love
of Christ through Hernando United Methodist Church. Amen
Hymn of Dedication
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow
strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.
Sharing Our Praises and Concerns
The Morning Prayer
The Choral Response
The service may be viewed in the Fellowship Hall— ask ushers for assistance.
Hymn of Hope
“Victory in Jesus”
#370 vs 1,2
I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, how he gave his life on Calvary to
save a wretch like me; I heard about his groaning, of his precious blood’s atoning, then I
repented of my sins and won the victory.
Refrain: O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood; he loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due him; he plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.
I heard about his healing, of his cleansing power revealing, how he made the lame to walk
again and caused the blind to see; and then I cried, “Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken
spirit,” and somehow Jesus came and brought to me the victory. Refrain
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory
* The Doxology 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.
* Scripture Reading
Joshua 24:14-18
14 “Now therefore revere the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the
gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15 Now if
you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your
ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you
are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
16 Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other
gods; 17 for it is the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt,
out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all
the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; 18 and the Lord
drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will
serve the Lord, for he is our God.”
Special Music
“Come to the Water”
“Come to the Water”
Tommy & Theo (8:45)
Chancel Choir (10:55)
Message for Life
The Choices Before Us
Bro. David Cox
Altar Time that Alters Lives
* Hymn of Invitation
“Here I Am, Lord”
#593
* The Dismissal with Blessing
* The Choral Benediction
* The Postlude
*Congregation, please stand as you are able.
Please silence all electronic devices
Guests, we are so glad you're here! Stop by our Welcome Desk for a special gift.
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Our Mission
Our purpose at Hernando United Methodist Church is
to develop a growing and nurturing body of believers through worship
and the study of God’s word—reaching inward to become faithful disciples of Jesus
Christ and reaching outward to share the gospel and serve others in His name.
CONFERENCE NEWS:
Members of the team that developed a new proposal for The United Methodist Church's future will be interviewed in a livestreamed panel discussion on Monday, Jan. 13. Conducted
by UM News, the 60-minute interview will be streamed on the UM News Facebook page and
umnews.org beginning at 8:30 a.m. Central U.S. Time. The interview will be recorded and
archived on umnews.org for future viewing.
REACH MINISTRIES
AA Meeting - Tuesday Nights at 7:00 pm in Room 405.
ENCOURAGE/NURTURE MINISTRIES
Preschool and Mother’s Day Out registration for the 2020-21 school year is open for
church members and current students. Please see Melanie or Kr is for r egistr ation packets or you may download forms at hernandoumc.org under KIDS and Preschool & MDO.
Important Meeting as we start a new year for all Ministry team and Leadership Team
Members: TONIGHT at 5:30 pm A light supper will be ser ved and childcar e pr ovided.
New Ladies Bible studies beginning January 15th. Wednesday Mor ning will study Ruth
and Wednesday Evening will study Jonah. Please contact Amy to sign up.
Bro. David’s study “Encounter With God” resumes Wednesday, Jan. 15th.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS: There are still 4 Sundays in 2020 that need filling! If you
are willing, to take a Sunday, please contact Kay Brown.
CALLING ALL PICKLEBALL PLAYERS:
Pickleball will meet in the HUMC gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-2:00. Please
call Gale Norris at 662-457-2995 if interested. Pickleball is a paddleball sport of two to
four players, that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
KIDS JAM HELPERS NEEDED JAN to MAY—In order to continue programming for
Kids JAM, we MUST secure some parent helpers. If you can help us to continue this program, please text Kris to get on the parent helper schedule.
PRIME TIME LEADER and HELPER (10:55 Svc) NEEDED JAN-MAY!
EQUIP MINISTRIES
BT2020 is almost here and that means it’s time for final planning and prep work. TODAY @ 12:10 is a MANDATORY PARENT AND STUDENT MEETING. If you are travelling with us, YOU MUST BE HERE...NO EXCEPTIONS!
Grief Support Group Coming January, 2020 at HUMC. This gr oup is for those who ar e
choosing not to make the grief journey alone following the loss of a loved one, whether
through death or other circumstances. All significant losses, including divorce and loss of job
or status in the community, must be dealt with if we are to continue to live healthy, joyful,
productive lives.
Looking forward to another time of encouraging one another as we grow through loss. Signup through text or email with
Bro. James Arnold @ 901-674-3480 or frarnold1@comcast.net or with Lacy in the office. Time and date will be set as much as possible
around the schedules of those who sign-up and the need for childcare.
WITNESS MINISTRIES
IF GOD IS REAL, THEN WHAT? Women, join us February 7-8 for a livestream of
IF:Gathering! We’ll be gathering together with women and churches from across DeSoto
County and tens of thousands of women worldwide who are participating in the livestream of
the sold-out event in Dallas, Texas. Invite your friends and spend the weekend together enjoying a diverse group of speakers who are eager to live like God is real. This event takes
place at Colonial Hills Church. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for if:gathering hernando to purchase tickets $10 and $5 lunch. You can also go to If: Gathering Hernando on
Facebook.
DISTRICT NEWS:
El Salvador Mission Trip deadline is January 15th. Applications ar e available in the
church office.
Lay Servant School at Hernando UMC, sponsor ed by the Desoto County Cluster , is
Feb. 8th. (inclement weather date is February 15th and location will be Pleasant Hill UMC).
Register ASAP with the district office. Applications are available in the church office.
**This is for all laity and people you know who are currently or in the future will be caring
for loved ones with health issues.**
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LIFE @ HUMC
THIS WEEK AT HUMC
PRAYER CONCERNS
Please pray for Donnie Aldridge, Beverly Allen, Wallace Anderson, Derrill Argo,
Chuck Bursi, Jim Bush, Judy Clark, Wayne & Elsie Curtis, Leo Davis, Pat Dickson,
Bill Ferguson, Keith Ferrell, Kathy Fullwood, Michael Green, Jolen Harper, Karen
Hill, James Holloway, Pat Hughes, Joseph Ingoglia, Sam Jones, Wilson Jones,
Monty Argo Karas, April Lawrence, Nathan Lumpkin, Gayle Maxey, Andy McAlexander, Ruth McRee, Bob Morrison, Martin Myers, Tanner Ogle, Rev. Billy Owens, Charles & Vivian Penny, Ken Plunk, Clarissa Pruitt, Bobby Scott, Charlotte
Speck, Harlan Watts, as well as those who are shut-in and in nursing home/assisted
living facilities. Also remember to pray for tensions in our country, our leaders, police, fire and emergency personnel and those serving in the military.
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, Jan. 12
3:00 pm
4:30-5:45 pm
5:30-7:30 pm
Early Morning Worship
Blood Drive
Sunday School
Morning Worship
Emmaus Gathering | Fellowship Hall
Mandatory Parent & Student Breakthru
meeting
Wesley Meadows (Beth Rogers)
Confirmation Class
Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, Jan. 13
1:00 pm
3:00-5:00 pm
6:00-8:00 pm
7:00 pm
Bridge
ABC Mondays
Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts
Reclaimed YAM
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Saturday, February 8, volunteer for the work team or to fix lunches for Habitat for
Humanity. The scheduled wor k details include cabinets, tr im, and yar d. Don't let a
lack of skills keep you from volunteering - there are always lots of jobs available at the
work site. For more information, contact Jimmy French about the work team - 901-3512712. Contact Theo Riede about providing lunches for the team - 901-831-6280.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, February 15 from 11am-1pm, Wesley Meadows will hold its Barbecue
Fundraiser lunch. You may eat in or take out. $8 per ticket.
9:30 am
10:00 am
12:00-2:00 pm
5:30-9:00
6:00-7:30 pm
7:00 pm
Silver Sneakers Exercise Class | Rm 405
Prayer Shawl Ministry | Rm 106
Pickleball | Gym
City League Basketball | Gym
Girl Scouts
AA Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 15
WE ARE AWARE THAT SEVERAL MEMBERS HAVE RECEIVED TEXT MESSAGES FROM SOMEONE IMPERSONATING BRO. DAVID - PLEASE DO NOT
RESPOND TO THESE TEXTS OR EMAILS REQUESTING FAVORS OR GIFT
CARDS IF YOU RECEIVE THEM.
9:30 am
5:00-6:00 pm
5:30-8:15 pm
5:30-7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study | Fellowship Hall
Boy Scouts
Youth
Wednesday Night Connections
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Jan. 16
9:00 am
12:00-2:00 pm
5:30-9:00
6:00-7:00 pm
Quilting Ministry
Pickleball | Gym
City League Basketball | Gym
Girl Scouts | Rm 310
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
The flowers today are placed in honor of Anne Randle Bryant’s 9th birthday.
Love Mama, Daddy and Webb
RENEW CONTINUED...
GO SERVE OPPORTUNITIES:
Saturday, February 1, we'll need lots of helping hands to package meals for Rise
Against Hunger. A gr eat way to teach your childr en about helping those in need globally. People of all ages can help with this outreach. We will gather at 9:00 am on Saturday,
February 1st. Contact Cheryl Beene or Amy Daniels for more information.
Sunday, Jan. 19
8:45 am
9:30 am-12:30 pm
10:00-10:45 am
10:55 am
12:00 pm
12:10 pm
8:45 am
10:00-10:45 am
10:55 am
3:00 pm
Early Morning Worship
Sunday School
Morning Worship
Wesley Meadows (Kay Doddridge)
Hernando UMC Staff
OTHER WAYS OF GIVING TO HUMC
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David Cox, Pastor
Amy Daniels,
Minister of Discipleship & Ministries
Kristina Dorr,
Director of Children’s Ministry
Josh Groce, Director of Youth Ministry
Catherine Feazell, Director of Music
D’Layne Smith, Pianist (8:45)
Vicki Hornsby, Jill Hilliard and Dale Cox
Pianists (10:55)
Donna Harris, Organist
Monica Black, Finance Secretary
Lacy Tollison, Director of
Communications & Ministerial Secretary
Rev. James Arnold,
Minister of Pastoral Care
Lacey Hilliard,
Director of HUMC Preschool
Melanie Smith, Director of HUMC MDO
John Self, Custodian