HUNTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“A Passionate Church for Jesus Christ”
August 17, 2008
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Mission Statement:
Huntsville United Methodist Church is passionately committed to
making disciples who love and care for Jesus Christ and one another.
P. O. Box 1257 500 West Main Street
Huntsville, AR 72740
Office: (479) 738-6890 Parsonage: (479) 738-1711
Lay Leader: (479) 789-5166
Bishop Charles N. Crutchfield District Superintendent Mackey Yokem
Pastor Heath Bradley Lay Leader Tom Whiting
Charge Secretary Pam Villines Organist Glenn Roberts
Ushers Stephen Ford & Patti White
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The Prelude
*Bringing in the Light “This is the Day” UMH 657
* Greeting Psalm 96:1-2
O sing to the Lord a new song;
Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Sing to the Lord, bless God’s name;
Proclaim God’s salvation from day to day!
* Opening Prayer
* Opening Hymn “How Great Thou Art” UMH 77
* The Apostles Creed UMH 881
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand
of God the Father Almighty.
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
* Gloria Patria UMH 70
Announcements & sharing of Joys
Birthdays & Anniversaries and Concerns of the Church
The Pastoral Prayer for the People & 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, for ever.
Amen.
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A Choral Response
Offering
* The Doxology
* Hymn of Praise “When We All Get to Heaven” UMH 701
Children’s Time
Choral Special
Sermon A Hunger for God Heath Bradley
* Final Hymn “Make Me a Captive, Lord” UMH 421
* Benediction
* Anthem “God Be With You” UMH 672 (v.1)
* Postlude: * Indicates To Stand If Able
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A Hunger for God
Sermon Notes
Matthew 6:16-18
Jesus assumed his followers would fast. Fasting has been a central part of Christian living for centuries. So why have I never heard of it?
Historical reason: The Protestant Reformation
Contemporary reason: Fast-food culture
But what is the point? What “reward” could there be for intentionally abstaining from eating for a set period of time? What good can it do?
To develop more self-control.
Genesis 25:24-34
Galatians 5:23
To increase our solidarity with the hungry.
Isaiah 58
To express our hunger for God.
Matthew 9:14-15
For more reflections on today’s sermon topic, you can read Heath’s blog at:
www.mondaymorningpreacher.blogspot.com
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Good Morning and Welcome
Welcome to Huntsville United Methodist Church. It is our prayer that you will find here a worshipful atmosphere, a friendly Christian welcome and an inspiration for service in His Name. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to join our fellowship.
There is a nursery available for children age 6 and under.
Visitors, please sign the attendance pads located at the end of each pew and fill out a visitor card (also located in the pew). There are Prayer Cards available if you have a prayer request. Fill out the card and place it in the offering plate or hand it to the Pastor.
Schedule of Events
Sunday (17th) Attendance last Sunday was 59.
*Fellowship Breakfast 9:30 a.m. General Offering was $2,350.57.
*Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Parsonage Fund was $220.00.
*Worship & Praise 11:00 a.m.
*Kid’s Club meeting 12:05 p.m. $20.00 was collected for the Pantry.
*Bible Study 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday (20th)
*Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.
Friday (22nd)
*Rummage Sale 7 a.m.—5 p.m.
Saturday (23rd)
*Rummage Sale 7 a.m.—2 p.m.
Today after worship, there will be a brief organizational meeting for anyone who is interested in volunteering to help with Kid’s Club.
The Bible Study on the book of Acts will continue this evening at 5:30 p.m.
The UMW will be having a Rummage Sale in the Fellowship Hall on Friday the 22nd from 7—5 and Saturday the 23rd from 7—2. Donations of items to sell are needed. Donations can be brought by the church anytime this week.
The Youth Coffee House will be open on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons from 3:30—6:30 p.m. and Friday evenings from 7—10 p.m. this summer for movies, snacks and fellowship.
Happy Birthday to Jeff Griffin on the 17th, Josephine Dillahunty on the 18th and Alyvia Brodersen on the 22nd. Happy Anniversary to Mitch & Julie Myrick on the 18th, Steven & Leah Davis on the 20th and Jeff & Priscilla Griffin on the 21st.
Check out the new church blog at:
www.huntsvillearumc.blogspot.com
