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 Raymond Stutz 11:00 Carlee Barnes

Next Week: 8:30 Emily Perdue 11:00 Angelique Foster

Children’s Church: 8:30 Jennifer Dudley 11:00 Donna Mishler

Next Week: 8:30 11:00

Offering Counters: Alan Foster & Ann Tasker

Next Week: Debbie Marable & Jennifer Foster

Bread Ministry for July: Greg Marable, Margaret Norfleet & Mary Minch

Autumn Care Leaders for July: Brandon Nichols & Marlene Smith

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

Sunday	3:15-4:00 p.m.	Autumn Care Nursing Home Visit
	4:30-6:00 p.m.	God’s Kids
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Mature Men’s Basketball
	7:00 p.m.	Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday	12:00 p.m.	75 & Over Luncheon
Thursday	7:00 p.m.	Volleyball
Friday	5:00 p.m.	Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday	3:00 p.m.	Wedding

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.

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

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 11, 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 about opportunities for Christian growth. Please call the church office for more info. You may also email the church at office@hickoryumc.org or visit our website at www.hickoryumc.org.

The flowers on the altar are given in honor of Brian & Katie Cosgrove’s marriage.

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.

At the 11:00 service, we welcome Raymond Murray and Ashleigh Bar into the fellowship of Hickory Church. Please greet them at the conclusion of worship.

Congratulations to Andrew & Vanessa Hampton on the birth of Tabor Elizabeth Hampton on July 8^th. Tabor weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 20¾” long. The proud grandparents are Tim & Ginger Hampton.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Margaret Norfleet and family upon the death of her mother.

75 & Over Luncheon: The 75+ Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 14^th, at Noon. If you turned 75 in the past year or are already 75 and have not been invited in the past, please call the church office (421-2778) and add your name to our list as we want to include everyone. Anyone interested in preparing a dish, please call Celia White (421-2756).

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY:  In September, we will start another 34 week survey of the Bible called Disciple.  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.  If you are interested in such a study, 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 have room for up to 12 members, so sign-up early before the slots run out.

Our annual Backpacks of Love campaign to provide school supplies to the children of the Eastern Shore will run this year from July 4^th to August 8^th. Please pick up an empty backpack and supply list in the Welcome Center starting today. Please use the school supply list per grade level to pur-chase supplies, check off as you go so we know what is missing, then return the supply list and the filled backpack by Aug. 8^th. If you would like to participate in the program, but do not wish to fill a backpack, donation envelopes are available on the piano. Thank you for prayerfully considering this Outreach project. Your time and donations are so gratefully appreciated by the children of the Shore. If you have questions, please contact Lynn Sorey at 672-6529 or Margaret Norfleet at 421-9361.

Acolytes – The next Acolyte list will be prepared shortly. If you are interested in being an acolyte or are currently on the acolyte list but wish to be removed, please contact either the church office or Lynn Sorey at 672-6529 or via email at sorey4459@cox.net.

Swimming Lessons – The annual Campen swimming lessons will be held July 19-30, M-F, from 9-11 am, at 1124 Candlewood Drive, Va. Beach, VA 23464, the home of Janice Key. Lessons are free. Betty Campen, a member of HUMC, taught swimming lessons in her home in Great Bridge for over 50 years. She believed everyone should know how to swim and wanted to do her part to make that happen. Before she passed away, she asked Tessa Darrow, a former student, to continue her dream of teaching others to swim. Some of her students, some of which are youth from HUMC, will be assisting with the lessons. Please see the flyer on the bulletin board in the foyer. Contact Tessa Darrow at 757-409-3371, Tddarrow@yahoo.com or Lynn Jordan at 421-4312 to sign up.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers still needed! 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 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. 

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

The UM Women will not meet during July or August. Meetings will resume in September.

UM MEN

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

PRAISE SONGS: THIS IS THE DAY

This is the day, this is the day that the Lord hath made, that the Lord hath made. We will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord hath made, we will be glad and rejoice in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord hath made.

GIVE THANKS

Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the holy one, give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the holy one, give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.

And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.” And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.” Give thanks! Give thanks!

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Members with Continued Concerns

Jim Walker Anne Tate Caleb Mercer Raymond Stutz

Nicole McKee Bonnie Harrell Claude Mayer Alice Faircloth

George Hathaway Jean Dryer Carolyn Rittenberry Sarah Weeks

Claire Ferguson Alma Hooper Dave Desler Eunice Boyette

Betty Benson Dorcas Hanbury Andy Barnard Stephanie Stahler

Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation

Susan Hunter Marvourneen Bryan Pat Harbuck Flora Lee Powers

Esta Gragg Scott Powell Jennifer Case Marty Brim

Donald McMath Thomas Weston, Sr. Rev. Carmen Colonna Donyel Foreman

Adrian Robertson Jeanette Charlton Megan Wiggs Ellie Parker

Ella Newmiller Erin Bailey Ella Wells Ira Marshall

Melinda Crowling – Nancy Jennings’ daughter Roger Miller – Robin Alexander’s brother

Duane Bass – Dave Feldman’s friend Patricia McKee – Susan McKee’s aunt

David Kimmerle – Vernon Giroud’s cousin 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 Alan Powell – Dave Feldman’s friend

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

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

Kathy Devine – Marty Hutto’s friend Roberta Steiner – Jennifer Foster’s friend

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

*PRAISE SONGS “This Is the Day” see bulletin

“Give Thanks”

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version” No. 881

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 AND 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

“On Eagle’s Wings”

And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,

make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand.

THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES

(In addition to your offering, the person on the center aisle is asked to hand the attendance sheet

from their row to the usher. Thank You.)

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: “There’s Within My Heart a Melody” No. 380

ANTHEM “This Is My Story” Solo: Craig Robertson

THE SCRIPTURE READING Luke 10:25-37

In blue pew Bibles page 1028

THE MESSAGE “Living the Faith” Pastor

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 413

“A Charge to Keep I Have”

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (11:00)

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:

Serve Others Mark 10:45 (NIV)

⁴⁵ “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”