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 Abbey Perdue   11:00 Megan Bar  

   Next Week: 8:30 Dylan Finck   11:00 Trent Cole  

Children’s Church: 8:30 Mary Beth Sword   11:00 Tess Whittaker   

   Next Week: 8:30                             11:00

Offering Counters: Glen Lester & Kathy Barnard

   Next Week:

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

Autumn Care Leaders for October: Arnie Lindblad & Betty Winslow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     C H U R C H   C A L E N D A R

Sunday

5:00 p.m.

Choir Practice

Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Ladies’ Bible Study

 

 

Mature Men’s Basketball

 

7:00 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday

7:00 p.m.

Youth Meeting

 

 

Disciple

 

 

Case for Christ Bible Study

Thursday

7:00 p.m.

Volleyball

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN MEMORIAM

DAVID L. DESLER, SR.

December 31, 1941 - September 18, 2010
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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

      Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 26, 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 Kevin & Lynn Sorey in honor of their Wedding Annversary. 

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. 

 

 

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Steve O’Neal and family upon the death of his father and grandfather, to Greg Moyer and family upon the death of his grandfather and to the Desler family.

Congratulations to Levin & Mandi Turner on the birth of Kiernan Milo Turner on Sept. 12th.  Kiernan weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz and was 19” long.

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.

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. 4th, 7 pm, at Great Bridge Baptist.  Participation form due Oct. 1st.

Join us on Oct. 10th at 9:45 in the Fellowship Center for fellowship, to meet teachers & have re-freshments.  At 10:15 you can sit in on Sunday School classes.  Whether you’re a newcomer or Sun. School veteran, don’t miss this special event.  Now is the time to come, grow, & connect with God.

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 1st-5th 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 5th – 7th.  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:                         GIVE THANKS

Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.  Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.

And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.”  And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.”  Give thanks!  Give thanks!

 

                                 YOU ARE MY ALL IN ALL

You are my strength when I am weak, You are the treasure that I seek. You are my All in All.  Seeking You as a precious jewel, Lord to give up I’d be a fool.  You are my All in All.

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name.  Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name.

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame, rising again I bless Your name.  You are my All in All.  When I fall down, You pick me up.  When I am dry, You fill my cup.  You are my All in All.

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name.  Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members
Ron Stukey                  Nina Curling               
New Requests Beyond our Congregation
Carolyn Harrell                        Julie Kennedy             
Members with Continued Concerns
Luke Mercer                Jim Simmons              
Forrest Owens              Donnie Gray                Jim Walker                  Nicole McKee             
Bonnie Harrell                         Alice Faircloth             Jean Dryer                   Carolyn Rittenberry    
Sarah Weeks                Claire Ferguson                        Alma Hooper               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     “Come, Holy Spirit”                   Chancel Choir                           

 

*PRAISE SONGS                           “Give Thanks”                                           see bulletin 

                                                  “You Are My All in All”

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH  “The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version”   No. 882

 

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:                                  “Rescue the Perishing”                                         No. 591

 

ANTHEM                                          “Changed”                                         Chancel Choir                           

 

THE SCRIPTURE READING                                                                      Luke 16:19-31  

                                                                                                In blue pew Bibles page 1036

 THE MESSAGE                              “Hoarding”                                            Pastor

                                                            

 

 

 

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT                                             No. 452            

                                                                    “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”

      

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:

Assurance of Salvation                                  John 5:24  (NIV)

24 “I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”