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 Dylan Finck   11:00 Sydney Pendleton

   Next Week: 8:30 Kassidy Strosnider   11:00 Wes Sorey  

Children’s Church: 8:30 Jennifer Tortone    11:00 Jodi Miller 

   Next Week: 8:30 Lois Thomas   11:00 Elisa Wright  

Offering Counters: Leo Lewis & Trip Cofield

   Next Week: Sharon Nichols & Melissa Cofield

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

Autumn Care Leaders for July: Brandon Nichols & Marlene Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     C H U R C H   C A L E N D A R

Monday

5:45-8:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

Tuesday

5:45-8:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

Wednesday

5:45-8:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

Thursday

5:45-8:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

Friday

5:30 p.m.

Wedding Rehearsal

 

5:45-8:30 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

Saturday

5:30 p.m.

Wedding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

             Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 20, 2010

                                            Father’s Day

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.

 

The flowers on the altar are given by Randy & Becky Finck in honor of Dylan & Dalton Finck’s 14th birthday and in memory of their fathers, Bill Finck & Bill Lovelace.

 

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.

 

Thank you to our church family for your love, support and prayers during our time of sorrow.  In Christian love, The Nichols Family

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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

 

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. 

The UM Women will not meet during June, 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.

Congratulations to Daniel Dennis O’Leary Grauer, this year’s recipient of the UM Men’s Scholarship Award.  Daniel will be attending Louisburg College this fall.

 

 

PRAISE SONGS:        GLORIFY THY NAME

 

Father, we love You, we worship and adore You.  Glorify Thy name in all the earth.  Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

 

Jesus, we love You, we worship and adore You.  Glorify Thy name in all the earth.  Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

 

Spirit, we love You, we worship and adore You.  Glorify Thy name in all the earth.  Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name, Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

 

                                   COME, HOLY SPIRIT

 

Come, Holy Spirit, I need You.  Come, sweet Spirit, I pray.  Come in Your strength and Your power.  Come in Your own gentle way.

 

Come, Holy Spirit, I need You.  Come, sweet Spirit, I pray.  Come in Your strength and Your power.  Come in Your own gentle way.

 

 

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

 

New Requests Beyond our Congregation
Duane Bass – Dave Feldman’s friend
Members with Continued Concerns

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
Scott Powell                 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                
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 GronemusDave Gronemus’ mother
Joe Stroud, Sr. – Dave Feldman’s friend                     Jane Trenchard – Joan Gregory’s mother       

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 StaylorCindy 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 MosimannBeacon Shores Nursing Home Jean Thompson – Spring Arbor of Outer Banks            Virginia BurcherWarwick 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

RECOGNITION OF FATHERS

THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT                                                                      Acolyte

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “This Is My Father’s World”           Chancel Choir

 

*PRAISE SONGS                        “Glorify Thy Name”                                      see bulletin 

                                                     “Come, Holy Spirit”

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH   “Affirmation from Romans 8:35, 37-39”      No. 887

 

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:                                         “O Worship the King”                                       No. 73

 

ANTHEM                                            “My Shepherd”                                  Chancel Choir

 

THE SCRIPTURE READING                                                                        Luke 8:26-39

                                                                                                 In blue pew Bibles page 1024

 

THE MESSAGE                     “Broken Lives & Broken Chains”                             Pastor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT                                             No. 575            

                                                            “Onward, Christian Soldiers”

      

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:

Freedom in Christ                                          Galatians 5:1  (NIV)

1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.  Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

 

 

NEXT WEEK:

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62 and Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Message: Life in the Spirit