South Roanoke United Methodist Church

SECOND SUNDAY  AFTER PENTECOST                                                                      MAY 29, 2005 

ORDER OF SERVICE 9:00 AND 11:00 A.M. 

As Christ cares, we care… We care about all people.
We care about worship… We care about learning.
We care about service… We care about You.
We are a community of Faith, growing in God’s Grace.

ORDER OF SERVICE-11:00 A.M. 

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ENTRANCE 

Words of Welcome, Registration of Attendance and Announcements                                              Bob Garner
     (We encourage all of our worshipers to sign the registration pad as it is passed along the pew; visitors
     are requested to 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.)
Gathering Music                                             O Savior, Hear Me                                                Gluck/Wilson
                                                             (Kathleen, Sarah and Joe Kennedy)
+Opening Prayer 
     O God, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives, bringing new life
     out of destruction, hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty. We thank you
     that you do not leave us alone but labor to make us whole. Help us to perceive
     your unseen hand in the unfolding of our lives, and to attend to the gentle
     guidance of your Spirit, that we may know the joy you give your people. Amen.
                                                                                                                                          (Ruth Duck, U.S.A., 20th cent.)
+Processional Hymn 384                              Love Divine, All Loves Excelling                                     Beecher 

                                                           PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Children’s Time                                                                                                                              Don Roberts     
                                                     (Children leave for Children’s Church. See * below)
+Hymn 287                                        O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done                                        Selena
The Epistle Lesson  (N.T. pg. 175)                                                                                            I Corinthians 13
     Pastor:   This is the Word of the Lord.
     People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem                                                               The Gift of Love                                                       Hopson
Sermon                                                            How Love Works                                                    Bob Garner
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
     -Dot Tice       -Ross Lemon   
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 Our Tithes and Gifts to God’s Work
  Offertory Prayer
  Offertory 
Reception of Members
     (Being received this morning are Tom, Jennifer and Thomas Hanes; 329 23rd St.
     24014; 342-8085.)                                         
+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! 

                                                                             SENDING FORTH
+Hymn 480                                                 O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go                              St. Margaret
+Benediction                                                                                            
+Postlude 

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THOSE SERVING TODAY:
  May Altar Guild Chair: Sara Grochowski
  Cross Bearer: Katy Cain
  Acolytes: John Wheelock and Salina Davidson
  Ushers:   Captain-Richard A. Linkous, W. Jackson Burrows, Brownie Polly, Mark Knopf,
   David Mundy 

The Altar Flowers Are Given
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
In Loving Memory of Our Precious Baby,
Sarah Elizabeth Newcomb,
May 23, 2001
By Keith and Sarah Newcomb 

*CHILDREN (AGES 3 through 1st GRADE), at the 11:00 a.m. service 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 CHURCH OFFICE will be closed  Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day Holiday. 

STAFF RETREAT-Our church staff will be on retreat together for team-building and goal-setting under the leadership of Rev. Franklin Gillis, Jr., of Four Seasons Ministries from noon May 31 until noon June 1 returning to the office by 2:00 p.m. They are grateful to Bob and Dot Roth for their gracious hospitality. 

NEXT WEEK’S SERMON, Be Merciful Not Just Religious, will be based on Genesis 12:1-9, and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26. Please read and study these texts this week. 

THE PARSONAGE FAMILY is out of town this weekend for the wedding of their son, Chris, to Jessica Mitchell of Hampton on May 28. Rev. Davidson will be back in the office Tuesday following the Memorial Day holiday. 

THERE WILL BE a meeting of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee on Wednesday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the library/conference room. 

CREATING HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS WORKSHOP: SUNDAY, June 5, 12:30-5:30 (rescheduled from January snow postponement!). All are invited! This experience has proven to be very helpful in our continuing effort to enhance communication and unity here at South Roanoke Church. If you have not yet shared in this workshop please note that all church leaders, members of committees, councils, boards as well as all interested church members are encouraged to attend. Led by our Senior Pastor, the cost for lunch and materials is $12.00. Please register in the church office. 

KITS FOR CONFERENCE: Local churches are encouraged to gather items for HEALTH KITS AND SCHOOL KITS to aid tsunami victims through Church World Service. Kit contents are listed in the May newsletter (can also be viewed on the church website www.srumc.com) or equivalent donations ($12 one Health Kit; $11 one School Kit) can be contributed. Prepared kits and donations should be delivered to the church office by Sunday, June 5. 

YOU ARE INVITED TO A YOUTH CONCERT on Tuesday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Community Outreach Program at Trinity UMC (305 Mountain Ave., SW). The 80-person Youth Choir from Northside UMC in Atlanta, GA will present the original musical, “It’s All About You...Jesus.” This is a terrific way to celebrate the end of school and the start of summer!!! Call Susan Witt (772-1680) for additional information. 

IF YOU HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE GRADUATE please call the church office so that they can be recognized in an upcoming bulletin. 

JUBILEE PROJECT is July 31—August 6. Cost is $150.00. Sign up with Paula to serve with this mission
project. 

A PAID NURSERY WORKER IS NEEDED. If you or anyone you know is interested in keeping the nursery on Sunday mornings during early service, Sunday school and the traditional service, please call Sarah Newcomb, 345-7070. 

THE ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP and others will be joining with the people at Cave Spring UMC to attend the Blue Ridge Dinner Theater production of Jack Tales. We invite all adults to go with us to this innovative, imaginative presentation of Appalachain stories and songs. The program is at Cave Spring UMC on June 16 with a potluck lunch at 12:00 and performance at 1:00. Cost is $10. Please signup on the list near the church office.