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 Trent Cole

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

Children’s Church: 8:30 Sabrina Leist 11:00 Sabrina Leist

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

Offering Counters: Jon Marshall & Sharon Magyar

Next Week: Sharon Nichols & Melissa Cofield

Bread Ministry for August: Cindy Williams, Margaret Norfleet & Lynn Sorey

Autumn Care Leaders for September: Jeff Locke & Marlene Smith

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

Monday	7:00 p.m.	Administrative Council Meeting
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Mature Men’s Basketball
	7:00 p.m.	Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday	7:00 p.m.	Youth Meeting
	7:00 p.m.	Disciple Bible Study Orientation
Thursday	7:00 p.m.	Volleyball

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

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 22, 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 to the glory of God in celebration of Cordis Dudley’s 90^th birthday, Carolyn Everton’s mother, by the Everton Family.

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.

At the 8:30 service, we welcome Neil & Amy McClanan into the fellowship of Hickory Church. We also celebrate in the baptism of Josh David McClanan. Please greet them at the conclusion of worship.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Craig Robertson and family upon the death of his uncle.

Administrative Council: The September Administrative Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 23^rd, at 7:00 p.m. All members of the Administrative Council should plan to be in attendance.

The congregation is invited to attend Anne Tate’s birthday celebration today at Beth Shalom from 2-4 pm. The family has requested cards only, no gifts. They will be having a small reception with birthday cake and invite you to come and visit with her.

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.

Ladies...Beth Moore's latest Bible study, Here and now...There and Then, is coming to Hickory!

This 11 session series, with its unfolding scenes of unsurpassed drama, will lead us in a study of the Book of Revelation. Classes begin at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 21^st. You are invited to come learn, in everyday language, what happens when the earth and the fruit of its rebellion become ripe for the sickle. A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the Welcome Center. Seating is limited, so register today! For more information contact Stephanie Stahler at 546-9408.

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.

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.

UM WOMEN

The UM Women will not meet during 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.

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) or Mike Colbert (421-7482) for more information.

Praise Songs: BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD

Blessed be the name of the Lord, He is worthy to be praised and adored. So we lift up holy hands in one accord, singing blessed be the name, blessed be the name, blessed be the name of the Lord.

I SING PRAISES

I sing praises to Your name, O Lord, praises to Your name, O Lord. For Your name is great and greatly to be praised. I sing praises to Your name, O Lord, praises to Your name, O Lord. For Your name is great and greatly to be praised.

I give glory to Your name, O Lord, glory to Your name, O Lord. For Your name is great and greatly to be praised. I give glory to Your name, O Lord, glory to Your name, O Lord. For Your name is great and greatly to be praised.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

Jim Simmons

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Wesley Shifflette

Members with Continued Concerns

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

Tiffany Cullison Howard Wamsley Don Dinwiddie Susan Hunter

Marvourneen Bryan Pat Harbuck 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 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 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 .

Timothy Updike Zach Strausser Sgt. Ray Mabry Erik Ketterman

Richie Rogers Chris Bar 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

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Jesus Loves Me” The Heath Family

*PRAISE SONGS “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” see bulletin

“I Sing Praises”

*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.

SERVICE OF BAPTISM (8:30) “Josh David McClanan” Page 39

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: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (verses 1-4) No. 57

SPECIAL MUSIC Kathy Heath

THE SCRIPTURE READING Luke 13:10-17 & Hebrews 12:18-29

In blue pew Bibles pages 1033 & 1193

THE MESSAGE “Our Calling” Pastor

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 64

“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (8:30)

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:

Be Steadfast Hebrews 12:3 (NIV)

³Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.