STONY HILL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor: “Lanny” Lancaster
Ministers: The Whole Congregation
February 20, 2011 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany 10:45 AM
Prelude and Lighting of the Candles
*Choral Call to Worship The Lord’s My Shepherd Crimond
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The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie,
In pastures green he leadeth me the quiet waters by.
The Christian Greeting: L. The Lord be with you! P: And also with you!
Welcome, Announcements and Passing of the Pew Pads
`Prayer for the Holy Spirit
*Hymn of Praise: .368 My Hope is Built Mote
*Hymn of Praise 583 You Are the Seed Gabarain
The Mission of Stony Hill United Methodist Church is to: FOLLOW JESUS, MAKE DISCIPLES, AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
Psalm Reading: # 842 Psalm 119:33-40 Lay Reader: Becky Yates
UMW Mission Recognition
Children’s Story
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer
Stewardship Scripture (read together) 2 Corinthians 9:6: “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings
*Doxology 94 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Lasst Uns Erfreun
Anthem The Longer I Serve Him Gaither
Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6
Sermon: Message by Tonya Lanier
*Hymn of Dedication: 707 Hymn of Promise Sleeth
The altar is always open during the last hymn
Blessing
*Choral Benediction Father, I Adore You
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Father, I adore You, Lay my life before You;
How I love You.
Postlude
* Stand as you are able
Serving Today
Greeters: Phyllis Huneycutt, Angie Peele Sound: Matthew Troutman
Ushers: Sylvia Burris, Bonnie Springer Piano: Patty McCormick
Counters: Gary Wagoner, Dean Springer Organ: Lois Ray
Nursery: TL & Becky Troutman Pastor: Lanny Lancaster
Acolytes: McKenzie Boone, Casey Lemons assisted by Ophelia Riggins
Projection System: Jacob Lancaster
We welcome our special speaker, Tonya Lanier, for United Methodist Women’s Sunday
Sunday today!
Flowers are placed in the sanctuary to the glory of God and in honor of UMW.
Every Week at Stony Hill
Sunday 8:30 am Jesus and Java – Fellowship Hall
8:45 am Worship Service (traditional)
9:45 am Sunday School for all ages
10:45 am Worship Service (traditional)
5:00 pm Youth Group meets
6:07 pm Contemporary Worship Service – No Service tonight
Monday 7:15 pm Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall
Tuesday 10:00 am Disciple Bible Study
7:00 pm Young Adults Study Group
Wednesday 8:00 am Breakfast Bunch at Sunrise Pancake House
6:00 pm Kid’s Club: First & Third Wednesdays (Snack Served)
7:00 pm Choir
7:00 pm Wonderful Wednesdays: MATTHEW: The First Gospel Bible
Study. Bring your Bible & Notebook and join us.
Thursday 6:30 pm Cub and Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall
SCCM NEEDS: February – Canned Beans
Visitors: We warmly welcome all visitors today to our church and community! Please fill out one of the visitor’s cards and place in the offering plate.
You are welcome and there is a place for you at Stony Hill!
Prayer Concerns
Chad Archer, Zelma Johnson, Estella Floyd, Gene Kirk, Rusty Fesperman, Tari Parsons, Carolyn Terry, the Ralph Myers family, Dewell Cook, Ben Jay, Marie Wood, Brenda Cain, Atlas and Ellen Lancaster, Gilbert & Ruby Pickler, Christine Smith, Dean Speight, Jean and Harold Holt, Iris Holt, Tonya Icenhour, Pastor Lanny, Janet and family. Shut-ins: Alberta Boggan, Pauline Davis, Robbie Fesperman, Deane Mullinix, Ruby Murray, Eunice Plyler, Helen Smith, Kate Swaringen. *If you have a prayer concern that you would like added or deleted from the list, please call or e-mail Pastor Lanny.
Announcements, continued
New Small Groups: You are invited to join one of our prayer groups:
1. Sunday nights at 5:00 pm at the church, New Beginnings Classroom: Contact: Marcie Lemons
2. Monday at 10:00 am at Tony & Frances Furr’s house, contact Tony & Frances Furr.
3. Mondays at 7:00 pm (every two weeks) at the church. New Beginnings Classroom.
Contact: Bonnie Russell
4. Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm, alternating homes: Contact: Vanessa Mullinix
We continue to Support Our Soldiers: Care packages are being assembled. Needed items: Beef jerky, bottled water, water flavoring, soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Lance snack crackers, Rice Crispy treats, cookies, potato chips, You may bring these to the altar rail.
Youth Sunday Night Alive: Sunday, February 20 at Pfeiffer University. Meet at the church at 4:45 pm today.
Mission Day: Tuesday, February 22, to the Conference Mission Response Center. For more information, contact Pat Mills. Will leave church around 8:30 am.
Many thanks to the UMW for helping make the Mission Study on the 12th a great success.
Administrative Council will meet February 23 at 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Baby Shower: for Holly Fesperman Lee: February 20, 2-4 pm in the Choir Room
State of the County Health Expo: March 17 5-8 PM Stanly Regional Medical Center, Magnolia Room. Admission is free, includes dinner, exhibits, buffet is open from 5-6 PM. Hear from an expert panel focusing on Substance Abuse.
Sunday Schedule
8:30 am – until: “Jesus and Java:” coffee fellowship time in the Fellowship Hall.
8:45 am: Early Service with traditional music, preaching and monthly Communion.
9:45 am: Sunday School for all ages
10:45 am: Traditional worship service featuring the Stony Hill Choir, traditional
music, preaching ,and monthly Communion.
6:07 pm:” The 607” Contemporary worship service featuring “generations” Praise Band, brief message from the Bible, and modern praise and worship.
Announcements, continued
New Small Groups: You are invited to join one of our prayer groups:
1. Sunday nights at 5:00 pm at the church, New Beginnings Classroom: Contact: Marcie Lemons
2. Monday at 10:00 am at Tony & Frances Furr’s house, contact Tony & Frances Furr.
3. Mondays at 7:00 pm (every two weeks) at the church. New Beginnings Classroom.
Contact: Bonnie Russell
4. Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm, alternating homes: Contact: Vanessa Mullinix
We continue to Support Our Soldiers: Care packages are being assembled. Needed items: Beef jerky, bottled water, water flavoring, soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Lance snack
crackers, Rice Crispy treats, cookies, potato chips, You may bring these to the altar rail.
Youth Sunday Night Alive: Sunday, February 20 at Pfeiffer University. Meet at the church at 4:45 pm today/
Mission Day: Tuesday, February 22, to the Conference Mission Response Center. For more information, contact Pat Mills. Will leave church around 8:30 am.
Many thanks to the UMW for helping make the Mission Study on the 12th a great success.
Administrative Council will meet February 23 at 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Baby Shower: for Holly Fesperman Lee: February 20, 2-4 pm in the Choir Room
State of the County Health Expo: March 17 5-8 PM Stanly Regional Medical Center, Magnolia Room. Admission is free, includes dinner, exhibits, buffet is open from 5-6 PM. Hear from an expert panel focusing on Substance Abuse.
Sunday Schedule
8:30 am – until: “Jesus and Java:” coffee fellowship time in the Fellowship Hall.
8:45 am: Early Service with traditional music, preaching and monthly Communion.
9:45 am: Sunday School for all ages
10:45 am: Traditional worship service featuring the Stony Hill Choir, traditional
music, preaching ,and monthly Communion.
6:07 pm: “The 607” Contemporary worship service featuring “generations” Praise
Band, brief message from the Bible, and modern praise and worship.