CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
Sunday Before Thanksgiving
Consecration Sunday
MORNING WORSHIP ~ 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
The service of worship begins with the music.
Through its power and brilliance may you feel the majesty of God,
in its quietness, God’s peace.
~ WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD ~
**WELCOME, REGISTRATION, ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please sign the attendance sheet and pass
it to the end of the pew for usher pickup.)
THE PRELUDE
“Soul on Fire”
Praise Band
*THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY
*THE HYMN: NO. 102
NUN DANKET
"Now Thank We All Our God"
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 126
Leader: When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we
were like those who dream. Then our mouth was
filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of
joy;
People: then it was said among the nations, "The Lord
has done great things for them."
Leader: The Lord has done great things for us, and we
rejoiced.
People: Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the
watercourses in the Negeb.
Leader: May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.
People: Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for
sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy,
carrying their sheaves.
*THE NICENE CREED 880
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker
of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of
God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from
God, light from light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made. For us and for
our salvation he came down from heaven, was
incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and
became truly human. For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was
buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance
with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is
seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come
again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and
his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with
the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in
one holy catholic* and apostolic Church. We
acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life
of the world to come. Amen.
*universal
*THE GLORIA PATRI NO. 70
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.
THE ANTHEM
“Good, Good Father”
Chris Tomlin
THE MORNING PRAYER
(Leader: Lord, in your mercy.
People Respond: Hear our prayer.)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
PRAYER SHAWL DEDICATION
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR
OFFERINGS
THE OFFERTORY
*THE DOXOLOGY
OLD 100th
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.
~ WE HEAR GOD’S WORD ~
*HYMN OF PREPARATION:
“Give Thanks”
TFWS NO. 2036
THE CHILDREN’S TIME
Rev. Alex Stevenson
11:00 am (After Children’s Time, we invite children, K4-2nd grade, to
Children in Worship. Parents should pick their children up after the worship
service upstairs in the Faith Depot.)
SCRIPTURE READING John 18:33-37
NT-PG 113
36
Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world. If
my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be
fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But
as it is, my kingdom is not from here."
THE MESSAGE
Rev. Alex Stevenson
“Thanks for Nuthin’”
~ WE ARE SENT INTO THE WORLD ~
*CONSECRATION OF GIVING ESTIMATES
(During the singing of the last hymn you are invited
to place your “Estimate of Giving” card on the altar rail.)
*THE HYMN
“Our Hearts Aflame”
CRUCIFER
Refrain: Where there is need, inspire us in your name,
that we may rise to serve, our hearts aflame.
1. Fired by our faith, we heed your Spirit’s call to make
your house a home that welcomes all. Refrain:
2. Cleanse and renew us, precious gold refined, till love
consumes us, soul and strength and mind. Refrain:
3. When cherished dreams burn down to ash and dust,
with healing grace, rebuild our hope trust. Refrain:
4. Christ, come in glory; set the world ablaze!
Transform our lives to songs of ceaseless praise.
Refrain:
*BENEDICTION
Leader: At Aldersgate we are …
People: Hearts on Fire … Seeking, Sharing,
Serving … For God!
*CHORAL RESPONSE (11 am only)
*THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY
*THE POSTLUDE
*Congregation will please stand as able. Our service of worship has
ended. Let our worship through service begin.
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THE ALTAR FLOWERS….are given to the Glory of God and
in memory of Bernard Parker and in honor of the marriage of
Ronni René Parker to Christopher Durham Short on November
21st by Freida Parker and family.
THE CORNUCOPIA….is given to the Glory of God and in
memory of Robbie Parker by Freida Parker and family.
PRAYER CONCERNS
As of printing Thursday, November 19, 2015:
Home: Dolores Epperly, Melba Poole, Doyle Clark, Doug Jordan,
Alton & Mary Ruth Durham, Melissa Stevenson, Betty Williams,
Rudy Rogers, Charles Kellett
Brookdale: Harold Stallcup
NHC-Cola: Vera Chrismon
NHC-Mauldin: June Powell
Haywood Estates: Phyllis Smith
The Cottages: Betty Lee
Myrtle Beach, SC: Randy Hale
The Palmettos: Atrice Hughey, Dora Gault
The Cascades: Patty Andersen, Patti Whelchel, Lynette Ruff
Mt. Pleasant, SC: Florence Hale c/o daughter
Rolling Green: Mary Allred, Joan Pawlus, Margaret Britton, Bill
& Jan Ellington, Wilma Tiedeman, Wayne & Audrey Rowan
Mt. Home Health & Rehab, NC: Nancy Reitz
Brookdale @ Cleveland Park: Ruth Gunter, Janie Hunt
SERVING ALDERSGATE TODAY
Greeters: 8:45 am Woody & Katherine Bayne
11:00 am David & Marian Rose
Acolytes: 8:45 am Ethan McAvoy 11:00 am Rebekah MacGregor
Cruicifer: 11:00 am Mary Beth MacGregor
Recording Stewards: Logan Bagley
Usher Captains: 8:45 am David McAvoy 11:00 am Frank Mathis
Ushers: 8:45 am Jim Rutherford, Charles Kellett, Henry Scoggins
11:00 am Jim Cox, Bonnie Lampe, Ron Armstrong, Trey
Covington, Coley Altman III, Paul Sleight
Missionaries in other Countries
AUMC Family in Thailand: Todd, Pam, Noah & Hannah Grace
Attaway, go to their blog to read more
www.loveshareserve.blogspot.com.
AUMC Supported Missionaries in Ecuador: Daina and Tim
Datwyler, website http://www.Puertadeesperanza.org.
Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
(Wycliffe Bible Translators) Douglas & Jennings Boone
Blog: www.thiscongoleselife.blogspot.com
N. Africa: Joey & Tia Patrick & children: Bethany, Lydia & JP
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TITHES AND OFFERINGS -
E-Giving QR Code
Worship the Lord through giving.
2015 General Budget Needs
Budget Needs (YTD)
Receipts Week #44 (11/15)
Receipts YTD
Total Expenses (YTD)
808,614.50
715,312.88
12,365.50
650,624.50
677,070.12
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UMW REMINDER:
Any Circle that has not turned in
reservations for the December 5th General Meeting Brunch, please
get them into the church no later than November 25th. Place it in
an envelope and put it in the wooden box in the church office area.
IN MEMORIAM
DOUGLAS GEORGE JUSTUS
AUGUST 4, 1943 ~ NOVEMBER 13, 2015
“Blessed are those who die in the Lord”
THE ROSEBUD on the Altar last week was placed there in
memory of Doug Justus.
THANK YOU…to the Praise Team for our special music today.
Members are: Luke Browder, Ryland Brown, Ashley King, Greg
Joens, Rick Lankford, and Anne Spellman.
Welcome to
ALDERSGATE
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
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CALENDAR
Sunday, November 22, 2015:
8:45 & 11:00 am Worship Services – Commitment Sunday
9:45 am Sunday School
5:00 pm Youth @ The House
5:00 pm Visioneers & Club 56 Meeting
6:30 pm Combined Thanksgiving Service- @ First Christian Church
Monday, November 23, 2015:
9:00 am WHHS & Fine Arts Center Praying Moms-Kingdom Classroom
10:00 am Staff Meeting – Library
11:00 am CDC Thanksgiving Luncheon – Parker Hall
6:30 pm Cub Scouts @ The House
Tuesday, November 24, 2015:
6:30 am Men’s Bible Study @ Broadway Bagels
11:00 am CDC Thanksgiving Luncheon – Parker Hall
7:00 pm Boy Scouts @ The House
Thursday, November 26, 2015:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Church Office Closed thru Friday
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00-Noon
Phone: 864/244-1820 Fax: 864/244-9701
Child Development Center…864/268-5028
Website: www.aumcsc.org
http://facebook.com/aumcsc
MINISTRY STAFF
The Rev. Alex Stevenson, Pastor
Johannah Myers, Director of Christian Formation
Ruth Hughes, Director of Children’s & Leisure Ministries
Luke Browder, Director of Music
Ryland Brown, Interim Musician
Jennifer Nelson, Director, Child Development Center
Susan Hamilton, Office Manager/Communications
Norma Dempsey, Financial Secretary
John McElrath, Custodian
The Rev. Alex Stevenson
7 Shannon Drive
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
864-244-1820
www. aumcsc.org
MINISTERS – THE CONGREGATION
November 22, 2015
MISSION STATEMENT
. . . We are called to make disciples by embracing all people with God’s love
in Christ and equipping each other for service to God and His world.
VISION STATEMENT
Hearts on Fire…Seeking, Sharing, Serving...For God
Established October 9, 1960
Open hearts…Open minds…Open doors
The people of The United Methodist Church