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 Wes Sorey   11:00 Angelique Foster

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

Children’s Church: 8:30 Jennifer Tortone   11:00 Kathleen Barnard  

   Next Week: 8:30   Anne-Marie Giroud   11:00 Lita Gedro    

Offering Counters: Debbie Marable & Jennifer Foster

   Next Week: Glen Lester & Kathleen Barnard

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

Autumn Care Leaders for August: Stephanie Stahler & Betty Winslow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     C H U R C H   C A L E N D A R

Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Mature Men’s Basketball

 

7:00 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study

Thursday

7:00 p.m.

Volleyball

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

              Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – July 18, 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.  On You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/hickoryumc.

 

We welcome to the pulpit today Alan Foster.  We would like to thank him and also Arnie Lindblad for their leadership at today’s services.

 

The flowers on the altar are given by Mike & Sabrina Leist in honor of their 14th Wedding Anniversary.

 

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.

 

Dear Church family, Thank you all for the prayers and concern during my mom's hospital stay and while she was still at home.  Thanks for the cards and also for the beautiful plant that you sent our family.  We truly appreciate everything.  God Bless You all.           Margaret Norfleet and Family

 

I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful reception. I want to especially thank all the parents and the church for allowing me this opportunity to work with, have fun with, pray with, and grow along in Christ with all the exciting youth over the past seven years. Blessings to each and everyone of you. Keep your eyes on Christ!             Cheryl Best

 

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 4th to August 8th.  Please pick up an empty backpack and supply list in the Welcome Center.  Please use the school supply list per grade level to purchase supplies, check off as you go so we know what is missing, then return the supply list and the filled backpack by Aug. 8th.  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:              SEEK YE FIRST

 

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.  And, all these things shall be added unto you.  Allelu, Alleluia.

Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find.  Knock and the door shall be opened unto you.  Allelu, Alleluia.

 

                                  SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT

 

There’s a sweet, sweet spirit in this place, and I know that it’s the spirit of the Lord.  There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know that it’s the presence of the Lord.

Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove, stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.  And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise.  Without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

 

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Don Diddwidie

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
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              
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                            “Seek Ye First”                                         see bulletin 

                                                    “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH  “The World Methodist Social Affirmation”    No. 886

 

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                                                                  Arnie Lindblad

   (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:                                       “Take Time to Be Holy”                                     No. 395

 

HYMN SING                                    

 

THE SCRIPTURE READING                                            Psalm 15 & Colossians 1:15-28

                                                                                      In blue pew Bibles page 538 & 1165

 

THE MESSAGE                                “Who Are We?”                                      Alan Foster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT                                             No. 572            

                                                                           “Pass It On”

      

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:

Reaching All Men                               Colossians 1:27-28  (NIV)

27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.  28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.