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 Andrada

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

Children’s Church: 8:30 Lita Gedro 11:00 Kathleen Barnard

Next Week: 8:30 Cindy Feldman 11:00 Terri Cole

Offering Counters: Jon Marshall & Sharon Magyar

Next Week: Doris Carawan & Grace McKee

Bread Ministry for May: Joyce Stukey, Margaret Norfleet & Greg Marable

Autumn Care Leaders for June: Stephanie Stahler & Betty Winslow

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

Monday		Memorial Day – Office Closed
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

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

Trinity Sunday – May 30, 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.

The flowers on the altar are given in honor of the New family birthdays by Margaret Lanier.

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.

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 June 6^th. 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.

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. Here is a staggering statistic: 61% of low-income families have no books at all in their homes for their children. 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 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 rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord hath made.

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!

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

Nicole McKee

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Jennifer Case Libby Gossett – Robin Gronemus’ mother

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

Members with Continued Concerns

Bonnie Harrell Claude Mayer Alice Faircloth George Hathaway

Jean Dryer Carolyn Rittenberry Sarah Weeks Bob Parsons

Claire Ferguson Alma Hooper Marty Hutto Dave Desler

Juanita Adkins Catelin Gilmore Nancy Edney Eunice Boyette

Betty Benson Dorcas Hanbury Andy Barnard Stephanie Stahler

Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation

Marty Brim Ann Finck Donald McMath

Rebecca McBride Thomas Weston, Sr. Dolsak Family Rev. Carmen Colonna

Etta Butler Ben Sever Preston Grissom Donyel Foreman

Don Dinwiddie Bonnie Roman Richard Hancock Linda Gates

Adrian Robertson Jeanette Charlton Megan Wiggs Ellie Parker

Ella Newmiller Erin Bailey Ella Wells Ira Marshall

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

Geraldine Webb – Cindy Feldman’s aunt Kim Baratta – Sand De Ferebee’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

“Seek Ye First”

*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 Pastor

(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: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” see words on reverse

FIFTH SUNDAY HYMN SING

THE SCRIPTURE READING John 16:12-15 & Romans 5:1-5

In blue pew Bibles pages 1069 & 1116

THE MESSAGE “The Trinity” Pastor

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 61

“Come, Thou Almighty King”

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:

His Strength Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

¹⁰ So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

NEXT WEEK:

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Message: “God Can”

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

1. Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm has bound the restless wave,
who bid the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

2. O Savior, whose almighty word the wind and waves submissive heard,
who walked upon the foaming deep, and calm amid its rage did sleep:
O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

3. O Holy Spirit, who did brood upon the chaos wild and rude,
and bid its angry tumult cease, and gave, for fierce confusion, peace:
O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

4. O Trinity of love and power, all travelers guard in danger's hour;
from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go;
thus evermore shall rise to thee glad praise from air and land and sea.