April 2010 Worship
April 18 – Sermon Series on Vision (Part 2): Invite
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25; Acts 1:1-8
Theme: We are Jesus’ “witnesses.” We tell what we’ve seen and heard and felt. And not only that, but we are sent out to tell…to Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria and Raleigh and Garner and Bogota and Kumasi and Freetown and to all the ends of the earth. In our Vision, we want to always “Welcome Lovingly.”
Hymns: 322, 2242, 451 (Theme Song for Vision Series)
Key Verse: Acts 1:8
Prayer: We, your witnesses, are listening Lord. Invite us to your Word as we invite others to your Love. Amen.
Vision Focus: Invite
Worship Leadership:
| Liturgist | Acolyte(s) | Ushers | Greeters | Welcome Ctr | ||||
| Bill Bingham | Jordan Koonts, Jack Koonts | Randy Welch, Brinkley Raynor | Wendell Gilliam | Russell Diggs | ||||
| New Guest Follow Up | Childrens Sermon | Childrens Church | Back-up Child Care | |||||
| Keith Stolarick | Freda Butner | Freda Butner | Achidi | |||||
April 25 – Sermon Series on Vision (Part 3): Nurture
Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; John 16:12-15
Theme: God is still speaking. “Nurture” is about growing in holiness…following Jesus more faithfully…not stopping at the moment of salvation, but moving closer to God’s own heart. Jesus says the Spirit of truth will guide us into all the truth! At AFUMC, it is our Vision for Nurture that we “Walk Faithfully.”
Hymns: 103, 2163, 451 (Theme Song for Vision Series)
Key Verse: John 16:13
Prayer: Speak to us Spirit of Truth. Give us the Word of God. Amen.
Vision Focus: Nurture
Worship Leadership:
| Liturgist | Acolyte(s) | Ushers | Greeters | Welcome Ctr | ||||
| Ken Smith | Clarissa McCall, Jessica McQueen | Holly Gooding, Michael Lester | Rachel Gooding | Philip Jefferson | ||||
| New Guest Follow Up | Childrens Sermon | Childrens Church | Back-up Child Care | |||||
| Cheryl McQueen | Michael Lester | Betsy Mills | Sarah Bacik | |||||
May 2010
May 2 – Sermon Series on Vision (Part 4): Serve (Communion)
Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 (UMH 757); Luke 7:36-8:3
Theme: Jesus would have us serve one another and the “stranger” in our midst. We are to be a people who serve others because that is where we find God. At AFUMC, it is our Vision to Serve by “Working Joyfully.”
Hymns: 578, no middle hymn – Communion; 451 (Theme Song for Vision Series)
Key Verse: Luke 7:37-38
Prayer: It is in service to you that we tune our ears to hear your Word, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Vision Focus: Worship
Worship Leadership:
| Liturgist | Acolyte(s) | Ushers | Greeters | Welcome Ctr | |||||
| Annette Bingham | Thelma Achidi, Maria Fuentes | Tommy Watkins, Randy Welch | Joseph Achidi | Dillon Lunn | |||||
| New Guest Follow Up | Communion Server(s) | Childrens Sermon | Childrens Church | Back-up Child Care | |||||
| Diane Corbin | Freda Butner, Caryn Welch | Ruth Sheehan | Michelle Lepiarz | McCall | |||||
May 9 – Mother’s Day
SERMON SERIES on Parents and Parenting: Part 1 – Mothers
Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31; Psalm 139:1-4, 13-14
Theme: This is when we rise up and call Mom “blessed” (Proverbs 31:28, NIV). Moms no doubt feel at times as though they’re far from “excellent.” But we know that moms are intricately and wonderfully made. And knowing how moms are made, we appreciate them that much more. Today is our opportunity to give our mothers praise. Why? It’s because through their comfort, their presence, their labor, their love and even their faults, they have given us a glimpse of God.
Hymns: 2050, 2188
Key Verse: Psalm 139:13
Prayer: We thank you for gifts of love we have received from mother, father, spouse, child or companion. As we have been loved by you and by others, so may we love. Amen.
Vision Focus: Invite
Worship Leadership:
| Liturgist | Acolyte(s) | Ushers | Greeters | Welcome Ctr | ||||
| Allen Raynor | Brinkley Raynor, Chip Raynor | Russell Diggs, Cheryl McQueen | Mitch Rieck, Molly Mitchell | Debbie Woods | ||||
| New Guest Follow Up | Childrens Sermon | Childrens Church | Back-up Child Care | |||||
| Freda Butner | Smith Raynor | Alberta Mansarray | Paynes | |||||
May 16
SERMON SERIES on Parents and Parenting: Part 2 – Fathers
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14; Colossians 3:19-21
Theme: Today is an opportunity for soul-searching, whether we’re moms or dads, or singles without children. What has been needlessly sacrificed? What needs to be saved? Let’s reflect on the fatherhood of God. A balance of grace and truth; not one over the other. Never overbearing, but patient in love, wanting all to come to God.
Hymns: 445, 2188
Key Verse: Colossians 3:20-21
Prayer: God our Father, in your wisdom you made men who are fathers, or like fathers, to us. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Amen.
Vision Focus: Nurture
Worship Leadership:
| Liturgist | Acolyte(s) | Ushers | Greeters | Welcome Ctr | ||||
| Michael Lester | Jordan Koonts, Jack Koonts | Wendell Gilliam, Brinkley Raynor | Wendell Gilliam | Russell Diggs | ||||
| New Guest Follow Up | Childrens Sermon | Childrens Church | Back-up Child Care | |||||
| Keith Stolarick | Sarah Koonts | Sarah Koonts | Achidi | |||||
May 23
SERMON SERIES: Greatest Hits of the Book of Acts (Pentecost)
Scripture: John 14:8-27; Acts 2:1-21
Theme: It is of the nature of the Holy Spirit to gather a crowd, quite a multitude from every nation, race, and region of the earth. The Holy Spirit promotes unity, brings diverse people together. That Holy Spirit work, seen so vividly at Pentecost, is the origin and the sustenance of the church.
Hymns: 545, 2120, 2117
Key Verse: Acts 2:1-2
Prayer: God of wind, word, and fire, we bless your name this day for sending the light and strength of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Vision Focus: Serve (prep CCPI)
Worship Leadership:
| Liturgist | Acolyte(s) | Ushers | Greeters | Welcome Ctr | ||||
| David McQueen | Clarissa McCall, Jessica McQueen | Heather Gooding, Michael Lester | Rachel Gooding | Phillip Jefferson | ||||
| New Guest Follow Up | Childrens Sermon | Childrens Church | Back-up Child Care | |||||
| Cheryl McQueen | Michelle Lepiarz | Betsy Mills | Sarah Bacik | |||||
May 30
SERMON SERIES: Greatest Hits of the Book of Acts (The Preaching of Peter)
Scripture: Psalm 8 (UMH 743, Response 1); Acts 5:27-32
Theme: The Bible tells the long, sad story of the failure of humanity to be in covenant with the God who has promised to be with us. Time and again, we have failed, disobeying God’s law, killing the prophets. God always came back to us to forgive us and love us. Easter is the supreme victory of God over all the ways that we have failed God.
Hymns: 577, 2218, 374
Key Verse: Acts 5:32
Prayer: Renew in the whole church that passionate desire for the coming of your kingdom which will unite all Christians in one mission to the world. Amen.
Vision Focus: Central Conference Pension Initiative
Worship Leadership:
| Liturgist | Acolyte(s) | Ushers | Greeters | Welcome Ctr | ||||
| Smith Raynor | Woody Raynor, Caleb Achidi | Deepak Devasagayam, Christy Joseph | Will & Ashley Fisher | Needed | ||||
| New Guest Follow Up | Childrens Sermon | Childrens Church | Back-up Child Care | |||||
| Needed | Alisa McNair | Bev Stolarick | Needed | |||||
Series continues…
June 6
SERMON SERIES: Greatest Hits of the Book of Acts (The Conversion of Saul)
June 13
SERMON SERIES: Greatest Hits of the Book of Acts (Peter’s Dream)
June 20
SERMON SERIES: Greatest Hits of the Book of Acts (Paul and Silas in Prison)
