August 11, 2019

429 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401 Telephone: 912-232-0191 Fax: 912-236-4247

Website: www.wesleymonumental.org

Celebrating 150 Years 1868 - 2018

Back to (Sunday) School

While most have already started, by the time this week is over pret-ty much all of our students will be back in school. College students will be headed off for a new year or for their first year away from home. It also means that summer vacations are winding down and our sched-ules begin to return to the school year routine. At Wesley, not much slows down during the summer, in fact our Sundays have the addition of an evening service and meal at our re-treat center. Next Sunday we will have our final Sunday evening wor-ship and meal at Wesley Gardens. We hope if you haven’t been out this summer to enjoy an evening in worship and fellowship on Moon River, that you will get out there tonight or next week. At the beginning of the school year, we always have a renewed em-phasis on Sunday school here at Wesley. Next Sunday is “Promotion Sunday” when our children move up to their next age-appropriate class. While most of us adults think we are done with “school” and that Sunday school is for children and youth, at Wesley adult Sunday school is a big part of our ministry of Christian education, fellowship, support, and relationship building. Next week during the Sunday school hour (9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.), we will have a breakfast for everyone and a gathering of all the Adult Sunday school classes in the Fellowship Hall. During that time, each class will share a few minutes about their class and if you are new to Wesley, or have never participated in a Sunday school class, you will get the chance to see what is available and meet people from the different classes. (Children and youth Sunday school classes will meet during this time.) For our children, we will also have our annual “blessing of the back-packs,” so we encourage our children to bring their backpacks to wor-ship for the children’s sermon and a blessing on their new year. Our Prayer Committee has prepared a tag for their backpack reminding them they are prayed for by our church family. Check out the insert in the bulletin about Sunday school and find a place to plug in. We are also still looking for teachers. If you love kids and love God and want to help connect the two, let us know.

MORNING WORSHIP

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 — 8:45 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering and Announcements Ben Martin

Welcome to worship this morning. Thank you for joining us. If needed, the nursery for infants to 3 years old is located on the first floor. Hearing assis-tance devices, several seat cushions, large print bulletins, and large print hymnals are available in the narthex, and an usher will be happy to help you with them. Please fill out the attendance registration pad found in the pew, and remember to silence your cell phones and refrain from flash photog-raphy during the service. We pray this hour will be a meaningful and grace-filled encounter with God through music, word, and fellowship.

Lighting of the Candles The Acolytes Opening Voluntary Lani Smith

Improvisation and Toccata on Diademata Introit (11:00) Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Alli Mac Willis and Ryves Dunn, child sopranos

Annie Lillian Bordeaux, pianist * Hymn No. 513 Soldiers of Christ, Arise DIADEMATA * Affirmation of Faith No. 881 The Apostles’ Creed

Jennifer Thompson 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. * Gloria Patri No. 71 GREATOREX

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Baptismal Covenant (11:00)

Mia Taylor Roos

daughter of Taavo and Meredith Roos Congregational Response: With love and thanksgiving we welcome Mia as a member of God’s family and Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. By God’s grace we will do all in our power to increase her faith, confirm her hope, and perfect her in love that she may grow into a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ who walks in the way that leads to life.

Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Nelle Bordeaux

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. Children’s Sermon Charli Weeks

8:45 Children ages 3 - 2nd Grade line up at the door on the right side of the sanctuary to go to Children’s Worship, held in Room 205.

11:00 Children ages 3 - PreK leave through the door on the right side of the sanctuary to go to Preschool Children’s Worship in Room 205. Children in grades K – 3rd leave through the door on the left side of the sanctuary to go to Elementary Children’s Worship in Room 303. * Hymn No. 526 What a Friend We Have in Jesus CONVERSE Offertory Prayer James P. Owens

Offertory Voluntary (8:45) arr. Marilynn Hamm

My Father’s Beautiful World Offertory Anthem (11:00) The Lord’s Prayer Albert Malotte/Deis Presentation of Tithes and Offerings During the 11:00 a.m. service, please remove the attendance sheets from the

book and give to the acolytes as a symbolic offering of our presence in worship.

* Doxology No. 95 OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. * Scripture (Pew Bible, pg. 5-6) Matthew 6:5-13 Sermon “Sermon on the Mount Part 10: Teach us to Pray?”

Ben Martin * Hymn No. 496 Sweet Hour of Prayer SWEET HOUR Reception into Church Membership (11:00) Hymnal pg. 38

Sarah and Jim Lientz and children, Asher and Leigh Lientz

Sally and Pratt Mathews and son, Hudson Mathews

* Benediction Ben Martin Closing Response (11:00) Henry Purcell

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and mind through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Closing Voluntary Arcangelo Corelli

Allegro from Violin Sonata, Op. 5, No. 3

* Please stand as you are able. Immediately following each service a docent is available by the grand piano to share with you a brief history of this sanctuary and congregation. All music reprinted under OneLicense.net No. A-719387 and CCLI No. 11046193.

A Piece of History Today’s choral anthem, The Lord’s Prayer, was presented as a gift to the choir in 1944 by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. O’Neal in memory of their son, Lieuten-ant Jack O’Neal, Jr. who was killed in action in WWII. There are fourteen original copies. Hand-inscribed on each are Jack’s birth and death dates as well as the words “Jack’s favorite.” Mr. and Mrs. O’Neal also gave the baptismal font in our Sanctuary. Take time after the Service today to notice the inscriptions on the font. Jack was born in Savannah in 1922. He was president of his graduating class at Savannah High School in 1939, president of the Savannah sub-district Methodist Youth Fellowship, and a member of Wesley Monu-mental Methodist Church. He went on to attend Georgia Tech where he was vice president of his class. While serving as flight navigator of the Flying Fortress “Flak Rat” over Germany on April 13, 1944, Jack and his crew of nine were hit by an anti-aircraft barrage. Some of them were able to parachute before the plane exploded. According to two of his colleagues, John bailed the plane in time but his chute failed to open. He was awarded an Air Medal and Purple Heart.

Usher Roses The roses worn by the ushers today are given in loving memory of Bob Farrow by his children and grandchildren. Just Born Congratulations to Rachel and Jarrett Rabe on the birth of a daughter, Anne Katherine Rabe, on August 1, 2019. A rose is by the altar today in honor of Annie. Congratulations Wesley Monumental congratulates Aida Hajjaji and Whit Watts on their marriage, which took place August 3, 2019. Monumental Messenger Deadline The deadline to submit items for the September Messenger is tomorrow, Monday, August 12. Please email jennifer@wesleymonumental.org. Promotion Sunday—August 18th Next Sunday, the congregation is invited to a breakfast buffet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 a.m., and all children and youth will be “promoted” to their new grade for: Sunday School, Children’s Worship, and Youth Fellowship!

Assisting in Worship Today - 8:45 Service: Partners in Prayer: Ellie Tardif Docent: Shirley & Peter Roberts Offering Steward: Jerry Benson Ushers: Phillip Carter, David Butler Greeters: Donna Benson, Linda Butler Children’s Worship: Holly McCormick

11:00 Service: Partners in Prayer: Harriet Bland Docent: Sandra McGowen Acolytes: Julia Grabowski, Ella Barrow Greeters: Don & Vickie Teague, Pat Jacobs Offering Steward: Chris Donegan Ushers: Brian West, Jake Maxwell, Robert McCorkle, Ryan McKenzie, Clark McKinney, Franklin McKinney, Matt Merritt, Justin Dunn, Ted Moore

Nursery: Infant: Mandy Merritt Toddlers: Beverly Hall Children’s Worship 3’s & PreK: Emily Jones, Leslie Shor Children’s Worship K-3rd: Courtney West, Karen Washburn

Monica Harper Dekle, Director of Music and Organist An Afternoon of Chamber Music. Sunday, August 25. 5:00 PM

Wesley Monumental UMC Sanctuary. Admission Free. Please join us for an afternoon of chamber music featuring the works of Dr. J. Harry Persse. Dr. Persse was born in Savannah, GA in 1923. He spent his full artistic career in Savannah where he worked at Armstrong College as Professor of Music, Dean of Students, and eventually Head of the Department of Fine Arts. He was also choir director at Sacred Heart Church. Today, Dr. Persse’s music lives on as part of Savannah’s rich cul-tural heritage. A free will offering will be collected to benefit Wesley Mon-umental Music Ministry. Benjamin Warsaw, piano Sinisa Ciric, violin Jeana Melili, flute Kristen Spiridon, clarinet Andy Ripley, oboe

Nelle Bordeaux, Outreach and New Members Thank You Thank you to all who helped with this week’s Y’All Haul for refugee furni-ture, Picnic with a Purpose for Wesley Community Center children, and Family Promise. Want to help take down beds next Sunday, August 18? Please see Nelle. Y'All Haul Needs Five Dressers (Tall, Narrow Type with 4-5 Drawers) and Your Muscles If you have a truck and are able to help with heavy lifting on Tuesday, August 13, or if you have a dresser to donate (tall narrow rather than short wide type for a small apartment) for refugee families, please speak with Nelle in advance. We can pick up the dressers from your home. Tiny House, Big Party! Please come Thursday, August 29, Fellowship Hall, 6:00 p.m., for all Tiny House volunteers. To sign up, call the church office, 912-232-0191, by August 25. Servanthood Sign-Up Do one daily act of servanthood; receive a weekly email of Bible encour-agement. Email Nelle, tbordeaux@prodigy.net. Mexico Mission Trip, October 3rd-10th Help serve children in an orphanage. Please sign up with international missions leader, Sharlene Monahan, 912-220-9617.

Jennifer Thompson, Congregational Life Merry Makers August Events Before our normal fall schedule is in full swing, let’s go out to dinner! Merry Makers will be going Dutch treat to Sweet Potatoes (531 Stephen-son Avenue, Savannah) tomorrow, Monday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. It will be a time for fellowship, and we don’t have to cook! Let Jennifer Thomp-son know if you are planning to go, or sign up in your Sunday school class or on the clip board at the “piano door” of the sanctuary. Also, let Jennifer know if you need transportation. Be on the lookout for a movie night one Tuesday in August. Tuesday nights are $5 Movie Night in Pooler! ($6 total including the reservation charge) When the movie schedules come out, we will make plans to grab dinner in Pooler and go enjoy a movie from the comfort of our own reclin-ers. Movies in Pooler are great!

Charli Weeks, Director of Children’s Ministry Children’s Art Show Today after 11:00 Worship In Sunday School this summer the children have explored “Life in Bible Times” and there have been surprises each week. From the geography of the land, to the food people ate, to the games children played, it has been a fun adventure. The children are looking forward to sharing their les-sons with you and will have their art show set up on the Wayne Street sidewalk along with cookies and lemonade. We hope you will stop by to encourage them.

James P. Owens, Director of Student Ministries Preteens (4th & 5th Grade) KidzQuest Retreat at Epworth by the Sea Mark your calendars for September 20-22 for the annual KidzQuest Retreat at Epworth by the Sea! We will be taking 4th and 5th graders again this year. More information and registration details will be availa-ble soon.

Youth (6th - 12th Grade) Youth Group & Youth Choir There will be no Youth Group today at Wesley Gardens however, the Youth Choir will still meet at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel. Fall Retreat at Wesley Gardens, August 23-25 We’re having a Fall Retreat! All 6th-12th graders are invited to the 3rd Annual Fall Retreat at Wesley Gardens Retreat Center. We’ll start Friday afternoon, stay overnight Friday and Saturday, and be done Sunday after-noon. There will be tubing, swimming, games, and lots of time enjoying the Gardens!

CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Ben Martin………………………………Senior Pastor

Rev. Nelle Bordeaux……………...Outreach and New

Members

Rev. Jennifer Thompson…….…Congregational Life

Monica Dekle……………………….....Director of Music

and Organist

Skip Watts…………………………………..Music Assistant

James P. Owens…….Director of Student Ministries

Charli Weeks………..Director of Children’s Ministry

Haley Herrington…...Children’s Ministry Assistant

Jimmy Flowers…………………..Church Administrator

Tom Anderson………………….…….Financial Manager

Daphne Burrows…………………………..Administrative

Assistant, Reception

Jennifer Brookins……….Administrative Assistant to

Pastoral Staff, Media Communications

Suzanna King….……………...…Director of Hospitality

Nathaniel Legree………………………………….Custodian

Betty Dudley………………………………….. Housekeeper

Micah Sprünger…………………………..Wesley Gardens

Property Manager

Kenneth Hayes….………………………..Wesley Gardens

Groundskeeper/Maintenance

Finances: (07/28/19) Total Budget for the Year .................................................. $1,931,779.07 Actual Revenues Year-to-Date .......................................... $1,105,821.53 Actual Expenses Year-to-Date .......................................... $1,079,563.53 Construction Loan Balance .................................................. $399,308.64

A Record of Our Faithfulness

Attendance: (8/4/19) 8:45 A.M. Worship 117 11:00 A.M. Worship 384 Total Worship 501

9:45 A.M. Sunday School 142 Nursery (8:45 & 11:00) 30

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The Sermon Extended:

Monday Matthew 6:5-6 Where and when do I spend time alone with God? Do that now. Tuesday Matthew 6:7-8 Prayerfully meditate on Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God.” Wednesday Matthew 6:9-11 Pray and expand on these verses.

Thursday Matthew 6:12-13 Pray and expand on these verses.

Friday Philippians 4:6-7 Try praying this model today.

WMUMC Family Promise Volunteers August 2019

Tonight and all week, several homeless families with children will be sleeping in Oliver Hall. Supper will be served at 6:00 p.m.; greeters will be there from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; overnight hosts will be there 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Meals and sleeping will all be in Oliver Hall. Sunday, August 11

Set-Up at 12:20 p.m. Greg Dotson Greeter Ellen Atkins Dinner Susannah Pedigo Overnight Peter Roberts & Sharlene Monahan

Monday, August 12

Greeter Nelle Bordeaux Dinner Karen Pannell Overnight Derek Llamas & Peter Roberts

Tuesday, August 13

Greeter Jo Anne Garcia-Melendez Dinner Ivy Class Overnight Sharlene Monahan & Sally Snyder

Wednesday, August 14

Greeter Scott Cleaveland Dinner Holly McCormick Overnight Susan & Ben Martin

Thursday, August 15

Greeter Ethel Burris & Bonnie Delvers Dinner Karen & Ron Washburn Overnight Scott Cleaveland & Katherine Oxnard Ellis

Friday, August 16

Greeter Sandra & Art McGowen Dinner Carol & Chad Ebel Overnight Ella Hayes & Joel Hayes & Gary Bross

Saturday, August 17

Greeter Judi Painter Dinner Karen Payne Overnight Will Weeks & Billy Tedder

Sunday, August 18 Take-down at 8:00 a.m. Daniel Ingalsbe

Linens Caroline Livingood Substitute Overnight Volunteer Fred Bozeman

Thank you to all of our volunteers. If you have questions during the week, please contact Scott Cleaveland, 912-598-8278.

If you would like to learn more about Family Promise contact Scott or visit familypromisesavannah.org.

Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church

August 11, 2019

As a Praying Church… This week we are praying for our Family Promise guests. Family Promise serves circumstantially homeless families as guests in local churches. Please pray for permanent homes for every child and family and for the board and staff.

This Week at Wesley Sunday, August 11 Family Promise thru 8/18 8:45 A.M. Worship Service, SNC 9:30 A.M. Coffee & Donuts, FH 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. New Member Class, OH 205 11:00 A.M. Worship Service, SNC 5:00 P.M. Youth Choir, WG Chapel 5:30 P.M. Worship Service, WG Chapel 6:15 P.M. Dinner, WG Main House 7:00 P.M. Choir Party, Home of Stephanie and Adam Hess Monday, August 12 Messenger Deadline for September Issue 6:00 P.M. Merry Makers, Sweet Potatoes Tuesday, August 13 7:00 A.M. Men’s Bible Study, Holland Hse 9:00 A.M. Young Mothers’ Bible Study, FH 11:00 A.M. Staff Meeting, OH 205 Wednesday, August 14 11:00 A.M. Bible Study w/Ben, OH 310 7:15 P.M. Chancel Choir, EB 4th Flr Thursday, August 15 12:00 P.M. Downtown Bible Study, Ruth’s Chris Friday, August 16 10:00 A.M. Docent Tours Pastor on Call This Week Ben Martin ................ 912-547-1835

In Our Prayers….. Leigh Conner, Gene Herrington (mother of Will Herrington), Joe Stubbs (father of Joe T Stubbs), Danny Wright (son of Betty Dudley), Nancy Barnwell, Sandi Dixon, Harris Glidewell, Debby Warner, Norma Day (mother of Dorie Gaskin), Louise Page, Chad Ebel, Hendrick Smock (grandson of Judy Smock), Mary Williams, Patty Ronning, Shirley Vaughn, Bob Franz, Harriet and Bill Bland, Trish Arredondo (cousin of Marion Thomas), David Burke, Abby (granddaughter of Toni Olds), Joe Clark (father of Maureen Culbreath), Adam Corey, Joe Gold, Jan Nyborg, Bourke Cannon, Diane Wells, Rev. Matt Hearn, Lauren and Yates Parker (daughter and son-in-law of Susan and Tom Colgrove), Les Wilkes, Patsy Robinson, Rita Gietzen (sister of Joyce Cole), Kathy Delaigle, Betty Roberts (aunt of Anna Ivey), Earl Goodwin (brother of Beth Aldrich), Alison White (niece of Linda Sapp), George Vail, Carla Thomas, Rev. John Martin, Sr., Sid Boone, Spencer Davis, Caroline Moore, George LeMay, Martha and Erv Sloan, Fenton McEvoy (son of Kate and Brian and grandson of Ron and Judy Freeman), Jim Gietzen, Denise LeMay, Randy Warner, Toni Olds, Janice Dukeman (daughter of Erv Sloan), Dick Wallace, Chuck Brown (brother of Gail Rountree), Grace Crosby Utomo (friend of Jean Remley), Patty James, Mark Thomas, Sammy Reesman, Vivian Wilson, Will Ronning, Richard Bartels, Mandy Hawkins and Family, Debra Chapman (daughter-in-law of Ruth and Elton Stuenckel), Cheryl Richardson and Family At Home/Extended Care Ann Ernst, Bella Grace Bartels, Peggy Murphy, Grace Bockes, Becky Heckard, Georgia Dickerson, Betty Weeks, Michael Mamalakis, Linda McKibben, Lois Wooten, Bobbie Mattox Military Serving Abroad/Stateside Jason Childers, Austin New, Jerred Pyles, Ryan Davis, Justin Geen, Matt and Melinda Allen, Yates Holleman, Daniel Ealy, Dan Barton, Joshua Laws, Shea Murray, Charles Smock, Chris Watson, Clint Guild

Sunday Night Supper & Worship at Wesley Gardens Retreat Center

August 11, 2019

Preaching: Nelle Bordeaux Side Dish & Dessert: Choir

Choir will also sing.

August 18, 2019 Preaching: James P. Owens

Potluck—Everyone bring a dish

Wednesday Night Suppers resume September 4!

Reservation forms with pricing will be available in the August 25 and September 1 bulletins.

In Sympathy….

The Croft Family on the death of Ann’s mother,

Vicki Kirksey