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 Caleb Mercer 11:00 Madison Land

Next Week: 8:30 Sydney Pendleton 11:00 Carlee Barnes

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

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

Offering Counters: Beverly Edge & Debbie Sweigart

Next Week: Alan Foster & Ann Tasker

Bread Ministry for September: Lynn Sorey, Margaret Norfleet & Grace McKee

Autumn Care Leaders for September: Jeff Locke & Marlene Smith

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

Monday		Labor Day – Office Closed
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Mature Men’s Basketball
	7:00 p.m.	Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday	7:00 p.m.	Youth Meeting
		Disciple
Thursday	7:00 p.m.	Volleyball
Saturday	7:00 p.m.	Gospel Concert

Upcoming Dates: GNF Dinner – Sun., Sept. 12^th, 5-7 pm. Tickets available.

GNF – Sat., Sept. 25^th, 7 am-4 pm.

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

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 5, 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.

The flowers on the piano are given by Steve & Marge Barnes in honor of their Wedding Anniversary.

The flowers on the organ are given by Donnie & Linda Gray in honor of their 44^th 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.

There will be a Staff/Parish Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7^th, at 7:00 pm.

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.

HUMC’s Web Page: Our web page is currently under construction. If you have any information you would like included on our website, please email Curtis Tasker at cwtasker@gmail.com. All groups (Men, Women, Youth, God’s Kids, etc.) are asked to please update your information.

HUMC After School Day Care Program: If you know of someone who may benefit from this program, please have them call the church office for more information. The Day Care profits are being used to pay down the mortgage on our church building. When you support the day care by referring people to us, you help the church to reduce the amount left on the mortgage. We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support.

HUMC After School Day Care Staff Opening: If you are interested in working with the After School Day Care Program, please pick up an application on the Children’s Table in the Welcome Center. Hours are 2:00-6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 7 am-6 pm on Teacher Work Days and some holidays. All applications must be turned in to Donna Mishler by Sept. 8^th. If you have any questions, please call Donna at 421-7963.

Hickory Ruritan BBQ – Sunday, Sept. 19^th, 12-4 pm. Tickets - $7.

Food Drive-Sept. 12^th: A food drive to benefit the Chesapeake Avenue Food Closet will be held on Sun., Sept. 12^th. Items needed are: canned vegetables, cereal, oatmeal, crackers, peanut butter, soups, jelly, pasta, rice, beans, and canned spaghetti sauce. Please place your items in the Welcome Center. Thank you.

GOOD NEIGHBOR FESTIVAL YARD SALE ALERT! It's that time again!  Let us help you get rid of those items in your closets, garages, and sheds. All gently used, loved a lot items such as clothing, books, toys, games, furniture, appliances, tools, electronic equipment, and more can be brought to the church on September 19, 20, 21, & 22. No items will be accepted after Sept. 22.  Can't wait until Sept. 19?  Call Donna Mishler (421-7963) to arrange a time to bring donations to our storage site. Looking forward to lots of stuff!!!  All donations are tax deductible. 

Big Blue Bucket of Books Update: A Huge Thank You for all the generous gifts of books over the past months. With your wonderful donations, you have supplied needy families in our community with over 300 children’s books. Please continue to send books in as we continue this worthwhile ministry. “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

HUMC has upgraded its current Phonetree software and would like to ensure you are receiving church information via the most appropriate and convenient means. Please record on the list circulating over the next couple of Sundays whether there is a preferred phone number, email or text. Thank you. Please contact Lynn Sorey – Outreach with questions or concerns 757-672-6529.

Attention 1^st-5^th grade boys – If you are interested in joining the Cub Scout Pack which meets at HUMC on Monday nights, please contact Mark Stanley, Cubmaster, at 546-7462 or Lynn Sorey – Outreach – 757-672-6529.

UM WOMEN

Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 16^th, 7:00 pm, Joyful Noise Classroom.

UM MEN

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

Men’s Blackstone Retreat: All men are invited to join us for the Annual Blackstone Retreat November 5^th – 7^th. Dr. Kevass Harding will be the guest speaker. Come enjoy spiritual fellowship with other men. Contact Leo Lewis (421-9180) for more information.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Ann Corbin Sherry Gregory Bill Havens

Members with Continued Concerns

Jim Simmons Forrest Owens Donnie Gray

Jim Walker Nicole McKee Bonnie Harrell 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

Becky Lewis Julie Chapman Wesley Shifflette Tiffany Cullison

Howard Wamsley Don Dinwiddie Susan Hunter Marvourneen Bryan

Pat Harbuck Esta Gragg Scott Powell 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

Eleanor Newell – Margaret Norfleet’s cousin William Taylor – Brian Taylor’s father

Henry Selden – Cenie Mayer’s cousin Rich Balentine – Stephanie Stahler’s friend

Joan McCrory – Mickey Jennings’ friend 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 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 Kathy Devine – Marty Hutto’s friend

Roberta Steiner – Jennifer Foster’s friend Dave Lokie – Amy Harris’ friend

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 .

Timothy Updike Zach Strausser Sgt. Ray Mabry Erik Ketterman

Richie Rogers David Arnold LTJG Amy Nowakowski

Our Friends in Continued Care - Anne Tate – Beth Shalom

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 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” see bulletin

“His Name Is Wonderful”

*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: “Take My Life, and Let It Be” No. 399

THE SCRIPTURE READING Luke 14:25-33

In blue pew Bibles page 1034

THE MESSAGE “Giving It Up” Pastor

ANTHEM “My Tribute” Solo: Craig Robertson

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. 354

“I Surrender All”

(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:

Put Christ First Luke 9:23 (NIV)

²³ Then He said to them all: “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”