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 Emily Perdue 11:00 Angelique Foster

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

Children’s Church: 8:30 Greg Moyer 11:00 Michele Bar

Next Week: 8:30 Mary Beth Sword 11:00 Tess Whittaker

Offering Counters: Doris Carawan & Grace McKee

Next Week: Glen Lester & Kathy Barnard

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

Autumn Care Leaders for October: Arnie Lindblad & Betty Winslow

IN MEMORIAM

GEORGE NATHANIEL HATHAWAY, JR.

May 30, 1920 - September 13, 2010

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

Sunday	4:30-6:00 p.m.	God’s Kids
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Ladies’ Bible Study
	7:00 p.m.	Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday	7:00 p.m.	Youth Meeting
		Disciple
		Case for Christ Bible Study
Friday		GNF Set Up
Saturday		Good Neighbor Festival

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

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 19, 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 altar are given by The McKee Family in memory of Joseph M. McKee, Sr..

The flowers on the piano are given by Trip & Melissa Cofield in celebration of Meredith Cofield’s engagement to Charles Cheng.

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.

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.    Looking forward to lots of stuff!!!  All donations are tax deductible. 

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: Farm Fresh Receipts: Please begin saving your Farm Fresh receipts for the Day Care Program. Over the summer, we were able to obtain several needed items through this program. Thank You.

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

Chesapeake Community Messiah Production: Rehearsals will begin soon. Please pick up a participation form and information sheet in the Welcome Center. An organizational meeting will be held on Oct. 4^th, 7 pm, at Great Bridge Baptist. Participation form due Oct. 1^st.

Generation Why Not Sunday School Class will begin a new Bible Study called, Becoming Money Smart by Max Lucado. We will open God's Word to share enduring wisdom about money management. Topics will include our attitudes about money, dealing with debt, and learning to give. Hope to see you all there!! For more information, please contact Cheryl Best 546-1818.

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 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.

Praise Songs: HE IS LORD

He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and He is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and He is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

NO OTHER NAME

No other name but the name of Jesus, no other name but the name of the Lord. No other name but the name of Jesus is worthy of glory, and worthy of honor, and worthy of power and all praise.

His name is exalted far above the earth, His name is high above the heavens. His name is exalted far above the earth, give glory and honor and praises to His name.

No other name but the name of Jesus, no other name but the name of the Lord. No other name but the name of Jesus is worthy of glory, and worthy of honor, and worthy of power and all praise.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

Luke Mercer

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Members with Continued Concerns

Jim Simmons Forrest Owens

Donnie Gray Jim Walker Nicole McKee Bonnie Harrell

Alice Faircloth 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

Page Stanley Ann Corbin Sherry Gregory Bill Havens

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 Adrian Robertson

Ellie Parker Ella Newmiller Erin Bailey Ella Wells

Ann Finck – Randy Finck’s mother 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

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 Mikey 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

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Merciful Savior” Chancel Choir

*PRAISE SONGS “He Is Lord” see bulletin

“No Other Name”

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “Affirmation from I Timothy 2:5-6, 1:15; 3:16” No. 889

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: “To God Be the Glory” No. 98

ANTHEM “Sinner Saved by Grace” Chancel Choir

THE SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-13

In blue pew Bibles page 1036

THE MESSAGE “Let’s Make A Deal Pastor

or

Cooking the Books”

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 140

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

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 Faithfulness Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)

²² Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

²³ They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.