Director of Music: Craig Robertson Organist: Betty Winslow

Church Secretary: Susan Coard Nursery Worker: Rebecca Burcher Jones

Directors of Youth: Andy Barnard & Brandon Nichols Custodian: Michael Colbert

Director of Children’s Ministry: Donna Mishler

Acolyte: 8:30 Emily Perdue 11:00 Trent Cole

Next Week: 8:30 Grace Williams 11:00 Kyleigh Custer

Children’s Church: 8:30 Amy Harris 11:00 Tess Whittaker

Next Week: 8:30 Anne-Maria Giroud 11:00 Lita Gedro

Offering Counters: Ryan Bechthold & Jon Marshall

Next Week: Doris Carawan & Grace McKee

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

Sunday	5:00 p.m.	Choir Practice
	6:00-8:00 p.m.	Youth Meeting
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Mature Men’s Basketball
	6:30 p.m.	UM Men’s Dinner Meeting @ Kelly’s
Wednesday	7:00 p.m.	Ash Wednesday Service
Thursday	7:00 p.m.	Volleyball

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.

Hickory United Methodist Church Mission Statement:

“To live and proclaim the Gospel, seeking, encouraging and equipping all to become disciples of Jesus Christ.”

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 Facebook: www.facebook.com/hickoryunitedmethodistchurch.

If you need help hearing today’s service, hearing aids are available. Please see an usher.

The flowers on the altar are given in honor of Don Brewer’s birthday by his family.

Joyce Stukey would like to thank the congregation for the outpouring of support she has received during her recent loss. She appreciates the cards, food and most of all your prayers during this time.

New Bible Study: Pastor Tom is leading a new Bible study entitled, “Final Words from the Cross”. The class will meet on Feb. 29^th, and March 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28^th. Each week we will be looking at particular words Jesus spoke from the cross, such as: “Father, forgive them”, “It is finished”, etc. You will be helping Pastor Tom with his sermon for the next Sunday. A sign-up sheet is in the Welcome Center so adequate materials will be available.

All parents with children: Cindy Williams is leading a Children’s Bible Study entitled, “Learning To Use My Bible” for children in 1^st – 5^th grades. The class will meet on Feb. 29^th, and March 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28^th. Cindy will be in the classroom beginning at 6:30 pm and children may bring homework to work on from 6:30-7:00. Lessons will be from 7 – 8 pm. The class will not meet on Ash Wednesday (2/22), due to the Ash Wednesday Service.

Class on Christian Beliefs & United Methodism: The Pastor will lead a class on United Methodist Christian beliefs, church structure, United Methodist history and Hickory Church history on Sunday, Feb. 26^th, at 6:30 p.m. All interested persons, including members and prospective members, are invited. While not necessary, notifying the Pastor of your intention to attend will help make sure sufficient materials are available. A nursery will be provided if you notify the Pastor.

Ladies...Beth Moore's latest Bible study, James: Mercy Triumphs, will begin on Tuesday, March 27^th at 6:30 p.m. This 8 week course on the life and book of James teaches the difference between just talking about living in victory and actually doing it. A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the Welcome Center. Register today! Come and see what one little glimpse of the resurrected Christ can do! For more information contact Stephanie Stahler at 546-9408.

Offering Counters: In order to reduce mailing costs, REVISED copies of the Jan. – April Counter Schedules are available in the Welcome Center, if you have not already received one by email.

2012 Offering Envelopes: Offering Envelopes are available in the Welcome Center. Please call the church office if you do not find your envelopes or if you need additional envelopes for family members.

Ongoing Outreach Project - Rena B. Wright Primary School: We will be collecting the following throughout the school year: baby wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, gloves/mittens, socks, gently used or new sweaters and jackets. Many of the children attending this school come in the winter without socks, hand coverings, or even sweaters or jackets. We may also need to replenish school supplies.
If you feel led to donate any other items that are helpful for teachers I am sure they will be appreciated also. There is a tote for collection in the foyer of the Welcome Center.

Offering Counters: Qualifications NEEDED: 18 years of age or older, be willing to volunteer one Sunday a quarter and be able to count. If you meet these qualifications, please contact Ginny Owens at 482-7631 or owens0720@cox.net.

Acolytes: Anyone 3^rd grade or above who would like to begin serving as an Acolyte should call Michele Bar (410-0387).

UM MEN

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

Next Dinner Meeting: Tues., Feb. 21^st, 6:30 pm, at Kelly’s in Great Bridge.

YOUTH

Hickory United Methodist is planning a summer youth mission trip. Our mission this year is to help repair devastated housing of the full time residents on Hatteras Island. Skilled and unskilled volunteers are encouraged to participate. If you have a cottage or access to a place we might stay in the area, please let us know. We have not firmed the date and will try to work around your schedule. We anticipate around 30 individuals who can sleep anywhere as long as there are bathroom(s). This year's costs should be lower, especially if housing is found. Still, financial assistance would be appreciated. While this mission project is open to all, on behalf of the youth let us thank you for your help in the past and anything you can do to make this year's mission project a success for doing God's Work. In God's service, Andy Barnard and Brandon Nichols

Attention All Hickory Youth Group Parents: Would you like to be kept informed on Hickory Youth Group’s events and field trips? Well now you can! All you have to do is sign up for email updates on the Youth Bulletin Board in the Welcome Center. Please be on the lookout for emails from: youth@hickoryumc.org.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AVAILABLE AT HUMC

CHILDREN

Preschool - K (downstairs) – Cindy Williams

1^ST – 2^ND Grade (downstairs) – Lynn Jordan

3^RD–5^TH Grade (upstairs) – Michele Sutton

Middle School (upstairs) – Todd Perdue

High School (upstairs) – Jennifer Foster

ADULTS

Generation Why Not (Young Adults)(upstairs) – Cheryl Best

Joyful Noise (downstairs) – Stephanie Stahler

May Class (upstairs) – Ralph Nichols

Pairs and Spares (upstairs) – Trip Cofield

Pastor’s Class (upstairs) – Tom Mercer

Welcome Class (upstairs) – Stan Best

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

Shirley Harrell

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Gregory Cocke Jack Peoples

Members with Continued Concerns

Stan Best Alice Jarman

Kyleigh Custer Nina Curling Hulda Sorey Nancy Jennings

Leo Lewis Wayne Marable Luke Mercer John Foreman

Ann Finck Eunice Boyette Anne Tate Nicole McKee

Jean Dryer Carolyn Rittenberry Dorcas Hanbury Stephanie Stahler

Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation

Robert Smith Becky Lewis Kacey Mathews

Darlene Bergan Tricia Baines Claire Williams Michelle Brinn

Flora Lee Powers Rhonda Surring John Lancaster John Stahler

Lt. Nicholas Vogt Brandon Miller Eva Grace Dixon Mildred Cofield

Don Erickson Stan Pallett Sandra Higgerson Cecil Culpepper

Jim Simmons Suzanna Gery Thomas Weston, Sr. Rev. Carmen Colonna

Adrian Robertson Ellie Parker Erin Bailey Ella Wells

Bettye Prindle – Stephanie Stahler’s friend

Ruth Jolly – Carolyn Parsons’ mother Andy Anderson – Cindy Feldman’s friend

Robert Gillikin – Lee Owens’ friend Ashley Ligon – Susan Mercer’s niece

Glenda Smith – Michelle Brinn’s friend Leon Bryant – Mike Bryant’s father

Josh Porter – Curtis Tasker’s son-in-law Anna Webb – Donna Mishler’s friend

Ann Stoudenmire – Marty Hutto’s niece Linda Rapier – Doris Carawan’s friend

Bev Whedbee – Elaine Hutto’s friend Lena Mimie – Cindy Feldman’s aunt

Sandy Moss – Dave Feldman’s sister Cheryl Goodrich – Deborah Pallett’s cousin

Mabel Grant – Kathy Moyer’s mother Edward Fekety – Robin Gronemus’ father

Leon Best – Stan Best’s father Andrea Miller – Elaine & Marty Hutto’s daughter

Ruth Harper – Stan Best’s cousin Calvin Erickson – Stephanie Stahler’s father

Melinda Crowling – Nancy Jennings’ daughter Libby Gossett – Robin Gronemus’ mother

Our Deployed Military -Send a note of thanks to military overseas, go to www.letssaythanks.com .

Jason Staggs Rhonda Przybylski Sgt. Ray Mabry Lt. Col. Kevin Walker

Our Friends in Continued Care - Sarah Weeks – Cedar Manor

Autumn Care Residents Viola Mosimann – Beacon Shores Nursing Home Anne Hathaway – Spring Arbor of Outer Banks Jean Thompson – Spring Arbor of Outer Banks

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

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THE PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT Acolyte

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” Chancel Choir

*PRAISE SONGS “Open Our Eyes, Lord” see bulletin

“Shine, Jesus, Shine”

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version” No. 881

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 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” No. 158

ANTHEM “I’m Still Amazed” Chancel Choir

THE SCRIPTURE READING Mark 9:2-9

In blue pew Bibles page 1000

MESSAGE “Transfigured” Pastor

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 191

“Jesus Loves Me”

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:

Love John 13:34-35 (NIV)

³⁴ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. ³⁵By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”

Praise Songs: OPEN OUR EYES, LORD

Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch Him and say that we love Him. Open our ears Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus.

SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

Lord, the light of Your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness shining. Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, set us free by the truth You now bring us. Shine on me. Shine on me.

Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory. Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy. Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence, from the shadows into Your radiance. By the blood I may enter Your brightness. Search me, try me, consume all my darkness. Shine on me. Shine on me.