Acolytes: 8:00 Sanctuary - Rhett Baldwin, BB Wilson 9:30 Chapel - Riley Cuthbertson, Reid Cuthbertson 11:00 Sanctuary - Sam Washburn, Henry Evans Scripture Readers: 8:00 - Larry Fillmer 9:30 Chapel - Stephanie Pollard 11:00 Sanctuary - Kara Silvers Ushers: 8:00 Sanctuary - Dennis Marple, Susan Nunnelly, Jim Carroll, Jack Burkhalter; 9:30 Celebration - Chuck Ludwig, Annette Ludwig, Phil Lindsey, Terry Windle, Max King; 9:30 Chapel - Aaron Colley, Chris Ledbetter, Joe Carlton; 11:00 Sanctuary - Ken Ringer, Hank Elliott, Allen Beard, Bill Byrd, Jim Dozier, Jon Haney, Ford Laumer, Lewis Lowe, Caleb Pipes, Mike Reynolds, Jeff Steele Assimilation: 8:00 Sanctuary - Nancy Barron 9:30 Celebration - Addie Adams 11:00 Sanctuary - Linda Gillespie Flowers in the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of Gretchen Dyas (Othermama) and Tommy Dyas (Pa) by the Beckwith and Dyas families. Additional Flowers in the Sanctuary are given in honor of Ruth Gynther and in loving memory of Lorna Wiggins for their lifelong service to the community and state of Alabama, by the Auburn United Methodist Women. Hearing assistance devices for services in Sanctuary are available from the ushers. Large print hymnals are available from the ushers. A Nursery is available for children birth-3 years old during services. All children under 1st grade must have a security nametag. These security stations are located on the nursery hall. Mother/Infant Room is just outside the sanctuary on the piano side, room A122, between the bell room and the minister's meeting room. Inside you will find a place to feed, change, and console your infant while watching the service on live stream.

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Traditional 11:00am Service

Sundays at 2:00pm and 6:00pm

Tuesdays at 4:00pm

Celebration Service

Sundays at 9:00am

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

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Weekly Worship Attendance 1,242 Operating Budget $4,234,015.00 Operating Rec’d 11/10/2019 $ 50,234.00 Total Rec’d to date for 2019 $3,380,751.00 At 86% of the year, we have received 80% of the budget.

as of November 13 In EAMC: Sis Davis Recently released from the hospital: Bets Golden In Birmingham: Eva Koebernick (daughter of Brandon and Jenny) In Huntsville: Nancy Willis Auburn UMC Family Concerns: Chris Adams; Josh Adams; Whitney Muncaster Anderson; Anita Beatty; Bob Bennett; Charlotte Brennan; Verona Campbell; Jean Chapman; Sylba Cleveland; Paul and Dixie Conner; Earl Crutchfield; Nick Davis; Mark DeGruiter; Jackie Diener; Emma Lou Duffel; Ollie and Virginia Edwards; Lynn Franklin; Wendy Franklin; Betty Gaylor; Pat Gibson; Diane Gjerstad; Kay Guthrie; Penny Hundley; Nikki Johnson; Emmett Kirkland; Fred Lacy; Pam LaMar; Jimmy Langston; Kathryn and Tom Lucius; Ron Morgan; Patrick Morrow; John Neubauer; Gretchen Oliver; Sig and Marilyn Olson; Jean Prather; Bill Strickland; Glenn Thompson; Jean Turney; Nell Wetzel; Tom White; Alexis Yount. Sympathy to: Sympathy to Sue Bickford in the death of her grandson Dave Bell Congratulations to:

Morgan and Abby Bell on the birth of their son Jonathan James Bell; proud grandparents are Jimmy and Kelly Aulner and Laura and Leonard Bell

Dr. Cory Smith Rev. Charles Cummings Rev. Kelli Hitchman-Craig Rev. John Fox Rev. Sarah Goolsby Rev. Julie Hare Rev. Chris Kelsey Dr. George Mathison - Pastor Emeritus

The use of bells can be found throughout history. England developed an extensive use of church tower bells. There were differing peals for fire, baptism, alarm, market selling, wedding, death etc. Handbells were developed in England around 1700, originally used as rehearsal bells. They became popular in worship in the 20th century. A bell choir shares in a common task, individually playing their part for the corporate good. This is much like the church.

This month we commemorate UMW’s 150th year of being in mission.

UMW “shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” For more information, contact Marge Stephens at 334 703-8174 or msueauburn89@gmail.com

This psalm appears to have been written as some sort of liturgical procession, perhaps after a national victory or deliverance, and led by a king.

Martin Luther wrote, “This is my psalm, my chosen psalm. I love them all; but this psalm is nearest my heart ..

It is my friend; dearer to me than all the honors and power of the earth.”

We are grateful that you chose to worship with us. Following the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, we seek to Offer the love of Christ, Nurture others, and Serve all, so that everyone discovers the Transforming grace of Jesus Christ. If this is your first time worshipping with us, please fill out one of the Connection Cards located in front of you in the pews. We also invite you to visit our website, www.aumc.net to discover the many opportunities available for you this week. We are so happy you are here.

Sunday, November 17, 2019

8:00, 9:30 Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Traditional Services

Celebration of

* Congregation, please stand as you are able.

8:00/11:00 “Now Thank We All Our God with Sing to the Lord of Harvest” arr. Hakes UNIVERSITY RINGERS 9:30 Chapel “Jesus Loves Me” ………………………….…….…….. arr. Raney GENUINE BELLS & SANDRA WATWOOD, PIANO

Based on Psalm 118 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.

Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set

me in a broad place.

With the Lord by my side, I do not fear. What can mortals do to me?

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you.

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.

* # 98 “To God Be the Glory”……………….…lyrics, Fanny Crosby

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8:00/11:00

8:00/11:00 “We Gather Together”………………………..…..…….….…... arr. Raney UNIVERSITY RINGERS 8:00/9:30 Chapel “Draw Me Close”……………….…......arr. Keith Christopher

ELEVATE SINGERS

* # 707 “Hymn of Promise”………………………………....…composer, Natalie Sleeth All boys and girls are now invited to the front of the Chancel for Children’s Moments.

……………………………………………………………....MICHELLE STEARNS Children ages 4 and 5, and 1st—3rd grades are now invited to meet at the left side door for Wonder of Worship (WOW in room B-137) and Worship in Training (WIT123 in room A-208) respectively.

8:00/9:30 Chapel “Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King”……..…... arr. Smith ELEVATE SINGERS 11:00 “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”………………..……..…..arr. McChesney TAYLOR SMITH, BELL SOLO & MICHELLE REED, PIANO * # 95

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* 8:00/11:00 Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4

9:30 Chapel Psalm 107:1-9

Have You Visited Your Watchpost?

DR. CORY SMITH 8:00/9:30 Celebration/11:00 Endure REV. CHARLES CUMMINGS 9:30 Chapel/Resonate

* 8:00/11:00 # 451 “Be Thou My Vision”……………….………….…..…..SLANE

9:30 Chapel # 400 “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”…NETTLETON

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* # 672 “God Be with You till We Meet Again”

God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, With his sheep securely fold you. God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet; Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.

“Toccata on “Nun Danket” …………………………………….….……...Raymond H. Haan

SANDRA WATWOOD, ORGAN

God of Grace, We thank You for being our hiding place in times of trouble and when we feel overwhelmed. You listen to us even when our sighs are too deep for words. We see corruption and lack of justice, yet we do not lose hope. Show us a vision of our world where mercy and love infuse every aspect of life. Help us live lives worthy of Your call. You are our God. All thanks and praise to You. Amen.

Habakkuk in iconography is often depicted holding a scroll with the text from the Book of Habakkuk. The prophet’s other hand points to his ear, which symbolizes the vision he received from God.

Habakkuk addressed God about the perversion of justice in Judean society. There was abuse of power in the administration and judicial systems under King Jehoiakim (609-597 BCE). It resulted in exploitation of the poor by the rich and powerful. Habakkuk argues with God, awaiting an answer. He is trying to juxtapose a just God with an unjust world. God responds with the message (vision) of resolution: God will act sometime in the future.