Director of Music: Craig Robertson Organist: Betty Winslow

Directors of Youth: Randy Finck Custodian: Michael Colbert

Church Secretary: Susan Coard Nursery Worker: Rebecca Burcher Jones

Directors of Children’s Ministry: Donna Mishler

Acolyte: 8:30 Emily Perdue 11:00 Angelique Foster

Next Week: 8:30 Abbey Perdue 11:00 Megan Bar

Children’s Church: 8:30 Cindy Feldman 11:00 Terri Cole

Next Week: 8:30 Amy Harris 11:00 Sarah Mathews

Offering Counters: Doris Carawan & Grace McKee

Next Week: Celia White & Joyce Stukey

Bread Ministry for May: Mary Minch, Margaret Norfleet & Michele Sutton

Autumn Care Leaders for June: Stephanie Stahler & Betty Winslow

C H U R C H C A L E N D A R

Sunday	4:30-6:00 p.m.	God’s Kids
	4:30-6:30 p.m.	Youth Meeting
	5:00 p.m.	Choir Rehearsal
Monday	7:00 p.m.	Administrative Council Meeting
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Ladies’ Bible Study
	6:30 p.m.	Mature Men’s Basketball
	7:00 p.m.	Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday	7:00 p.m.	Disciple 2 Bible Study
Thursday	7:00 p.m.	Volleyball
Saturday	7:00 p.m.	Gospel Concert

Great Bridge Food Closet Hotline: 757-456-1220

Hickory United Methodist Church Mission Statement

“To live and proclaim the Gospel, seeking, encouraging and equipping all to become disciples of Jesus Christ.”

2708 Battlefield Boulevard, South, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

Thomas L. Mercer, Sr., Pastor

Church 421-2778 – Parsonage 421-2777 – Cellular 287-8420

Worship Services: 8:30 & 11:00 am-Sunday School 9:45 am

Second Sunday after Pentecost – June 6, 2010

Welcome to Hickory United Methodist Church! We hope today is a blessing and invite you to worship with us again soon. The Pastor, Staff and people of Hickory will be glad to share with you information about opportunities for Christian growth. Please call the church office (421-2778) for more information. You may also email the church at office@hickoryumc.org or visit our website at www.hickoryumc.org. You Tube - www.youtube.com/HickoryUMC.

If you need help hearing today’s service, hearing aids are available. Please see an usher.

After the 8:30 service and just before Sunday School there is a social time with light refreshments in the Welcome Center. You are invited to meet and greet.

Congratulations to Wil Best and Catie Gilmore on the birth of Olivia Christine Gilmore-Best on May 28^th. Olivia was 8 lbs. 10 oz. and 22¼" long. The proud grandparents are Stan & Cheryl Best.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Carolyn Chyzik and family upon the death of her mother and to Jennifer Foster and family upon the death of her aunt.

Graduates: If you know of someone in the church who is graduating this year, please call/email the church office and give us their complete name and school/college they are graduating from. Please be sure to give us the correct spelling of their name. All graduates will be recognized on June 13^th. Please check the list on the bulletin board in the Welcome Center to make sure your graduate is listed.

HUMC AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE PROGRAM: Farm Fresh Receipts: The program ending date is May 31^st. The last Sunday for collection until fall is TODAY. Collection containers are available on the piano and on the table in the Welcome Center. Thank you!

The pastor is available in his office on Wednesday and Friday mornings subject to emergencies. Please feel free to call the Pastor at any time on his cell phone (287-8420) or the church office (421-2778) and an appointment can be arranged.

VBS: June 21-25. Volunteer Forms and Children’s Registration Forms can be found on the Children’s table in the Welcome Center. Please prayerfully consider volunteering in this ministry.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY:  Have you ever read God’s instruction book for life?  In September, we hope to start another 34 week survey of the Bible.  It requires at least 30 minutes of reading each day and a 2 hour group discussion, led by Stan Best on Wednesday nights at 7 pm. The Cokesbury website has a video that introduces this study which can be viewed at http://www.cokesbury.com/ forms/dynamiccontent.aspx?pageid=218&id=17.  Many people from Hickory took the fascinating journey through God's word. If you are interested in such a trek, please sign the sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center.  If you have any questions, please call Stan Best (546-1818) or Pastor Mercer.  We will need 6 to 12 members to start a class, so sign-up early.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS: We are currently in need of individuals willing to help out with our children's church ministry during the regular worship time on Sundays. A short lesson/ art activity is provided for the volunteer to use with a small group of children for 30 minutes after the children's sermon.  Please prayerfully consider giving ½ hour of your time in a 3 month period to help with the ministry of our children at Hickory Church. Contact Donna Mishler @ 421-7963.

BLUE BUCKET OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS: The Generation Why Not Sunday School Class is collecting Children's Books from toddler age all the way to high school age.  These books will be donated to needy families in the community through the local schools, food pantries and women's shelters.  Please put all your new and gently used books in the Blue Bucket provided in the Welcome Center.  "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." — Frederick Douglass

Next Gospel Concert: Saturday, June 12^th, 7 pm, featuring “Daughters of the King”, “Confessions of Faith”, and “Sterling Riggs (Elvis)”. A love offering will be collected and refreshments will be available.

There is a collection box in the Welcome Center for donations of used glasses and hearing aids which will be collected by the Lions Club. Also, Sandy Carawan is selling Lions Club brooms with all profits going to assist the blind. If interested, please call Sandy at 547-5479.

HUMC After School Day Care Program: Registration has begun for next year! If you know of someone who may benefit from this program, please have them call the church office for more information. We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support.

UM WOMEN

Cookbooks reduced to $5.00. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 20^th, 7 pm.

UM MEN

Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 pm at the church. All men are invited to attend.

Praise Songs THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, There’s just something about that name. Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all heaven and earth proclaim: Kings and kingdoms will all pass away. But there’s something about that name.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, There’s just something about that name. Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all heaven and earth proclaim: Kings and kingdoms will all pass away. But there’s something about that name.

THY WORD

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way, still You’re there right beside me. And nothing will I fear as long as You are near, please be near me to the end. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Scott Powell

Members with Continued Concerns

Nicole McKee Bonnie Harrell Claude Mayer Alice Faircloth

George Hathaway Jean Dryer Carolyn Rittenberry Sarah Weeks

Bob Parsons Claire Ferguson Alma Hooper Dave Desler

Juanita Adkins Catelin Gilmore Nancy Edney Eunice Boyette

Betty Benson Dorcas Hanbury Andy Barnard Stephanie Stahler

Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation

Jennifer Case Marty Brim Ann Finck

Donald McMath Thomas Weston, Sr. Dolsak Family Rev. Carmen Colonna

Etta Butler Preston Grissom Donyel Foreman Rebecca McBride

Don Dinwiddie Bonnie Roman Richard Hancock Linda Gates

Adrian Robertson Jeanette Charlton Megan Wiggs Ellie Parker

Ella Newmiller Erin Bailey Ella Wells Ira Marshall

Libby Gossett – Robin Gronemus’ mother

Warren Wright – Debbie Quidley’s brother Linda Wells – Larry Norfleet’s cousin

George Walters – Larry Norfleet’s friend Paul Capua – Dean & Nancy Oyler’s friend

Mary Gronemus – Dave Gronemus’ mother Joe Stroud, Sr. – Dave Feldman’s friend

Jane Trenchard – Joan Gregory’s mother Ralph E. Nichols, Sr. – Ralph Nichols’ father

Alan Powell – Dave Feldman’s friend Marnelle Gagnon – Margaret Norfleet’s mother

Paul Miller – Greg Marable’s friend Bettye Prindle – Stephanie Stahler’s friend

Diana Fugh – Susan McKee’s friend Lesa Miles – June Vinson’s friend

Greg Staylor – Cindy Feldman’s friend Kathy Devine – Marty Hutto’s friend

Roberta Steiner – Jennifer Foster’s friend Gerald Vaughn – Cindy Feldman’s uncle

Dave Lokie – Amy Harris’ friend Mabel Grant – Kathy Moyer’s mother

Gene & Doris Bryan – Cindy Feldman’s parents Jenny Friedman – Margaret Norfleet’s friend

Our Deployed Military -Send a note of thanks to military overseas, go to www.letssaythanks.com .

Zach Strausser Carl Siebenschuh Sgt. Ray Mabry Erik Ketterman

Chris Bar LTJG Amy Nowakowski

Our Friends in Continued Care -

Autumn Care Residents Viola Mosimann – Beacon Shores Nursing Home Jean Thompson – Spring Arbor of Outer Banks Virginia Burcher – Warwick Forest Assisted Living

Our congregation hears all prayer requests during Sunday services. Please feel free to voice your request during the service. Please indicate your request on the Prayer Request cards found in the pews or call the church office (421-2778). On the Prayer Card, please list the person’s name you would like to add to our Prayer List, their relationship to you, and the prayer concern. Place the card in the offering plate or the Prayer Request box on the organ. Names will remain on the List for 4 weeks unless otherwise requested.

Order of Worship

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

THE PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT Acolyte

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “In His Presence” Chancel Choir

*PRAISE SONGS “There’s Something about That Name” see bulletin

“Thy Word”

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Nicene Creed” No. 880

THE ORGAN INTERLUDE

Please register your attendance by using the form found in the red folder on each pew at the middle aisle.

Visitors are asked to please include your complete address and phone number. Please print.

THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR CONGREGATION

THE PASTORAL PRAYER

THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES

(The person on the center aisle is asked to hand the attendance sheet from their row to the usher.)

The Organ Offertory

*The Doxology and Prayer of Dedication

THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: Donna Mishler

(During the singing of the hymn, children, preschool-2nd grade may go to Children’s Church.)

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILD(REN) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE IN THE CLASSROOM(S) BEHIND THE SANCTUARY.

*HYMN: “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” No. 614

THE SCRIPTURE READING Luke 7:11-17

In blue pew Bibles pages 1022

THE MESSAGE “God Can” Pastor

ANTHEM “The King is Coming” Solo: Bob Parsons

HOLY COMMUNION

(You are invited to leave a freewill offering at the Communion Rail. These funds are used for Missions.)

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT

No. 600 “Wonderful Words of Life”

(During the singing of this hymn, you are invited to spend time at the altar rail in prayer or dedication of

your life to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.)

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE CHORAL RESPONSE “O How He Loves You and Me” All

Oh, how He loves you and me, Oh, how He loves you and me.

He gave His life, what more could He give?

Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how He loves me; Oh, how He loves you and me.

*THE TAKING OF THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD Acolyte

*THE ORGAN POSTLUDE

*Denotes the Congregation Standing

Memory Verse:

Be Steadfast I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)

⁵⁸ Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

NEXT WEEK:

Scripture: Luke 7:36-8:3

Message Given By: Christa Mercer