South Roanoke United Methodist Church

2330 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, Virginia 24014

Phone: (540) 344-4437
Fax: (540) 345-8041

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST                                                 JUNE 22, 2003

Welcome to South Roanoke United Methodist Church.  Our mission is to bring persons to know the love of Jesus Christ, to provide opportunities for a growing personal relationship with God, and to provide biblical and theological training in order that persons may discover and develop their talents to serve Christ and share His love in our world. 

ORDER OF SERVICE-10:00 A.M.

+ Indicates the people standing

ENTRANCE

Gathering Music                              Andante in B Flat                                 Handel
        As the prelude plays, please use this time for quiet reflection in preparation for worship.  
Chiming of the Hour
Solo                                      In This Very Room                                     Ron and Carol Harris
                                                             (Tom Miller)
Words of Welcome, Registration of Attendance and Announcements
     (We encourage all of our worshipers to please sign the registration pad as it is passed along the pew; visitors are requested to also list their address. After it has been passed, please return it to the center aisle. If you wish to join this church by letter of transfer or profession of faith, please check “wish to join” on the registration pad.)
Call to Worship
     Minister: Even in our fear, we have dared to knock at this door.
     Congregation: Even in our doubt, we have dared to knock at this door.
     Minister:  Even in our loneliness, we have dared to knock at this door.
     Congregation:  Even in our shame, we have dared to knock at this door.
     Minister:  The door opened and we were welcomed within. Let us lay aside the burdens
     of fear, doubt, loneliness, and shame and enter in celebration and joy.
+Opening Prayer
+Hymn 598                                   O Word of God Incarnate                                     Munich
Solo                                                 O Jesu Sweet                                                Jack Wimmer
Sacrament of Baptism                                                                                        Hymnal, pg. 33
     Receiving the Rite of Infant Baptism this morning are: Cara Grace Wilson (parents, Robyn and John Wilson) and Emma Eliana Newcomb (parents, Sarah and Keith Newcomb)
Reception of New Members                                                                                Hymnal, pg 38
     Being received by transfer this morning are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Helms (Edith); 4434 Pheasant Ridge Road #203 24014, 769-6140. Their sponsor is Lucy Fink.
Anthem                                                 The Narrow Way                                                  Scott
Children’s Time  
                                  (Children leave for Children’s Church. See * below)
Sharing of Joys and Concerns  
    -Mark and Reuben  Knopf  -Ross Lemon  -Jess Kent      -Phyllis Dickey
     -Helen Crumpler (South Roanoke Nursing Home)               -Jeanne Hogan   
     -Martha Babb     -Mickey Babb
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer                                                                                    Hymnal, No. 895
     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.
Offering of Tithes and Gifts to God's Work 
    Offertory Prayer 
    Offertory                                             Adagio Cantabile                                             Tartini
+Doxology                                                                                                       Hymnal, No. 94
     Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Scripture Lesson (O.T. pg. 4)                                                                            Matthew 5:1-16
     The word of the Lord.
     Thanks be to God.
Solo                                              Go, Make Disciples                                             Tom Miller
Sermon                         “You Are The Light Of The World”                          Amos Rideout
Litany                                                                               An Order of Farewell To A Pastor
     Minister:  I thank you, the members and friends of South Roanoke United Methodist
     Church, for the love and support you have shown me while I have ministered
     among you. I am grateful for the times my leadership has been accepted. I ask
     forgiveness for the mistakes I have made. As I leave, I carry with me all that
     I have learned here.
     Congregation:  We receive your thankfulness, offer forgiveness, and accept
     that you now leave to retire. We express our gratitude for your time among
     us. We ask your forgiveness for our mistakes. Your influence on our faith and
     faithfulness will not leave us with your departure.
     Minister:  I accept your gratitude and forgiveness, and I forgive you, trusting that
     our time together and our parting are pleasing to God. I release you from turning to
     me and depending on me. I encourage your continuing ministry here and will pray for
     you and for your new pastor, Bill Davidson.
Unison Prayer
     Eternal God, whose steadfast love for us is from everlasting to everlasting, we give you thanks for cherished memories and commend one another into your care as we move in new directions. Keep us one in your love forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  -Reference: United Methodist Book of Worship, 1992)
+Hymn  438                             Forth in Thy Name, O Lord                               Duke Street
+Benediction
+Postlude                               

+Indicates the people standing

 THOSE SERVING TODAY:
  Acolytes: Noah Borthen and Walker Adkins
  June Altar Guild Chairmen: Sandi Clemmer and Margaret Nedrow
  Ushers:   Captain-William Brenton, Jr., Prentice E. Moran, Joseph L. Austin,
  William Richardson, Jay Williams, Ross Jeffries, William P. Wallace, Jr.

 The Altar Flowers Are Given
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
In Honor of Amos and Moonyeen and Our Church Family
By Marge and Richard Youngman

 *CHILDREN (AGES 3 through 1st GRADE), may meet the acolyte to recess to Children’s Church. Please ask your child to line up behind the acolyte who will lead all children out together. After the worship service, parents must pick up their child in the Children’s Department; children will not be allowed to leave the room until their parents arrive.

WELCOME! We're glad to have all who have joined us for this time of worship. Especially to our guests and visitors, we welcome you to South Roanoke and to our fellowship. We invite those who have no church home to make South Roanoke your church and add your witness to ours.

 THE RIDEOUTS leave for their new home at 18144 Hardwood Creek Road, Stony Creek, VA 23882 later today. Their phone number is 804-478-4999.

 OUR SUMMER SCHEDULE HAS BEGUN AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AUGUST 31. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by the morning worship service at 10:00.  

 TODAY immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service you are invited to come to the Fellowship Hall for a reception honoring Amos and Moonyeen Rideout as they begin their retirement. Amos has served as a United Methodist Minister for 38 years, and he and Moonyeen will be retiring to a new home in Dinwiddie County where Amos was raised. Amos has served as Senior Minister of South Roanoke United Methodist Church for the past three years, and we hope you will take this opportunity to say goodbye to the Rideouts.

 ON TUESDAY the Davidsons arrive at the parsonage, 3068 Poplar Lane SW. Welcome them in the name of Christ!

ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service you are invited to come to the Fellowship Hall for a reception honoring our new minister and his family. You will have the opportunity to welcome Bill and Cheryl Davidson and their children, Chris and Salina, as they begin their ministry at South Roanoke United Methodist Church.

 DO YOUR CLOSETS AND GARAGES seem emptier now? I know mine do thanks to our annual yard/rummage sale to raise money for Kenyan missions. With the help of many volunteers, we sorted, priced, and sold thousands of items over two days. We raised over $3,650.00 which will go to ministries in Kisumu, Kenya that help women and children. Saying thank you doesn’t seem nearly adequate for all of the hard work and the donations our church members gave to make this such a success. It just keeps getting bigger and better! One of my favorite things about this sale is the fellowship shared by the volunteers the week before and during the sale. My good friend Jebet Kibogy who is from Eldoret, Kenya spent several days helping us prepare for the sale and she was overwhelmed that so many people would work so hard to help people they don’t even know. She took photos to send back home to her family to show them how we are trying to help their country. I want to share with you a thank you note she sent to our church members after the sale. She started by quoting scripture from Hebrews 6:10 NIV. “He will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” And she writes: “Dear South Roanoke UMC members, My name is Jebet Dolly Kibogy. I am from Eldoret, Kenya and I currently reside in Roanoke, VA. I am writing this note to sincerely THANK YOU for all the time, effort, and work you have put to raise money for my fellow countrymen. I cannot put it into many words except that from the bottom of my heart I am so grateful and thankful to you all. Regards, Jebet Dolly” When John and I go to Kenya next week, we will be taking the proceeds of the sale to the ministries who need this money so desperately. I will be honored to be representing South Roanoke United Methodist Church and we’ll be taking a small part of each of you with us in our hearts. Thank you.    - Diane D’Orazio

PLEASE SIGN UP on the bulletin board by the church parlor to serve as a greeter. There are still several Sundays open during the summer months. All that is required is to be at the front door 15-20 minutes before the start of worship. Please check your calendars and volunteer to be a greeter!

 MEMBERS WHO HAVE FAMILY who grew up in South Roanoke United Methodist Church are asked to turn their names and addresses into the church office as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration.

 REQUESTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS are now being taken. If you are a member of SRUMC, and have a student who will be attending college this fall and would like to apply for a scholarship, please come by the church office to pick up an application form. The deadline for requests to be turned in to the church office is July 1.

 THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!  Special appreciation is expressed to Tanner Hall for designing and constructing the new church signs at the front of the church, and at the 24th street entrance. Tanner has included the United Methodist symbol in his design, and the signs are versatile enough to allow for time changes throughout the year. He also sanded and painted the old sign that was on 24th street and installed when the church was constructed in 1953. This sign is being stored at the youth house. This project was for Tanner’s Eagle Scout Project. We also would like to thank Mary Ellen Smith for her financial contribution that made this project possible.

 THE CHILDREN (K-6TH GRADE)  of SRUMC are invited to join with Southview UMC for a very special M.A.D.—Music, Art, and Drama—week this summer. Joe Kennedy will be teaching handbell classes and assisting in the direction of this week. The week will culminate in the presentation of the musical Down By The Creek Bank. M.A.D week will be held Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25 from 9:00-12:30 at Southview Church. The cost is $15.00 per child (max $35.00 per family.) Call Joe Kennedy, 344-4437, for more information.

 THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE TOWER TIMES will be a July/August issue. Please send articles to Joe Kennedy, or email to joesrumc@aol.com by July 1.

 THIS COMING WEEK Penny and Tim will be on vacation, and Joe will be attending a music conference at Lake Junaluska. Volunteers will be staffing the office during the week. 

PLEASE SAVE empty paper/cardboard instant pudding and jello boxes for VBS craft. Drop off in resource room or toddler preschool room or contact Cameron Huffman at 772-6912.

 VBS REHEARSALS—There will be an Anthem Rehearsal on Sunday, June 29 from 11:00-11:30 in the choir room for all children, youth and adults participating in VBS. This will be to prepare us to sing at the worship service on July 6.