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IPCHURCH STAFFDoug Newton, Senior Pastor

Greg Groves, Pastor of Christian Education and YouthCarl Brannon, Pastor of Discipleship and OutreachMargie Newton,* Pastor of Prayer and Counseling

Tom & Nora Ryan,* Pastor to SeniorsLisa Barber,* Director of Early Childhood/Family Ministries; Heather Summers,* Nursery Coordinator

Susan Chism,* Administrative Assistant In Finance Joel Gropp, Director of Worship Ministries

Christie Kessinger,* Director of Grade School MinistriesLinda Liss, Head Custodian; Kay Anna Warthen, Custodian

Carolyn Martin,* Director of CommunicationBob & Kelly Rinella,* Young TeensLaurel Shaw, Operations Manager

Tina Watterson, Director of Congregational Care and Connection

*Indicates Part-time PersonnelAll staff emails are first name.last name@greenvillefmc.org

Church Office email: gfmc@greenvillefmc.org

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION 2015-16

1367 IL Route 140 | Greenville, IL 62246 | (618)664-2584 | www.greenvillefmc.org

Welcome to Greenville Free Methodist Church

Greenville Free Methodist Church MAY 3, 2015THE SEASON OF EASTER

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We seek to introduce God to a world that needs to know He’s real through offering

TRUTH FREEDOM TRANSFORMATION

@greenvillefmc #EnjoyingGod

John's gospel centers on life. This morning we will explore howthe image of the vine leads us into life's abundance that Jesus promises.

If you are our guest today, please stop by one of the WelcomeCenters before you leave to get more information and a gift.If you have children, we provide very safe surroundings andwonderful activities. See more information inside this folder.

Please fill out the Communication Card, which you will find in your bulletin, and place it in the basket on your way out. Don’t hesitate to jot down a prayer request. Again, welcome, as weworship God for who He is and listen to what He says.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL GIVINGTO THE MINISTRIES OF GFMC

2015 BUDGET (Operations and Mortgage Combined): $1,202,063Weekly Income Needed: $23,117

April Income Received to Date: $ 78,723($ 30,362, $ 13,829, $ 21,555, $ 12,977)

Income Needed to Date: $ 392,982 Income Received to Date: $ 357,493

Equipping a People Reaping a Harvest Continuing the Vision

3.95 m−Original Cost (Constr. 05/08); $ 2,474,739 −Remaining on loan as of 05/01/15

Missions Tithe: 10% of funds raised for cost of construction are used to build overseas

Monthly Mortgage/10% Missions Tithe payments of $20,000are included as part of our budget and supported by your normalgiving to our budget. You are always welcome and encouraged to

make other gifts in addition to your regular budget givingto help us expedite the payoff of this loan.

Sunday School Bolivia Offering: $ 1,098

Ginny BorwickJohn Dawdy

Greg Delamarter

Pastor Doug Newton, ChairDustin FentonKent Krober

Carolyn Martin

Laura PierceBrent Shaw

Jeff Sussenbach

Worship in SongPsalm 96; Lord, I Need You; Holy Spirit;

I Want to Know You; Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)

CommunionPraise Team−Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)

MessageRemaining Abundance

John 15:1-8 Pastor Margie Newton

8:45 a.m. Service

10:30 a.m. Service

ADULT CLASSES

9:00 a.m.

Exploring Life Issues from a Biblical PerspectiveLed by Rich Beans and Norm Hall (C101)

Ed's Story: A Video Series about HopeLed by Phil Siefken (FMY Room)

10:30 a.m.

The Book of James: Growing Up In ChirstLed by Kent Krober (C101)

Sacred Journeys: Six Historic Pilgrimages−Lourdes, France; Japan; Jerusalem; Mecca; India; Nigeria (DVD Series with Bruce Feiler) Led by Dan Jensen (C103)

Sermons and Prayers of God's PeopleLed by Rich Stephens, Doane Bonney, and Tom Ryan (C105)

God Sends His Church Into the World: Helping Believers GrowLed by Ray Myers (C107)

PARENTS: If you are keeping your infant with you during the service, but need to step out at any time, the Lounge area in the CE/Youth Annex is available as a cry room. The service is shown on the screen in that room.

NURSERY provided for infants and toddlers from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESHigh School — Room C103, 9:00 a.m.Junior High Girls — Room C105, 9:00 a.m. Junior High Boys — Room C107, 9:00 a.m.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (2’s - Kindergarten) 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fruits of the Spirit 10:45 a.m. Application Hour

GRADE SCHOOL (Grades 1-5) 8:45 a.m. Kids’ Church

10:45 a.m. Sunday School (Grade School children should be picked up at 10:00 a.m. to attend the opening of the worship service with their parents.)

TODAY @ GFMC

Nicholas Watterson, PianoPastor Greg Groves

All People That On Earth Do Dwell No. 20Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me No. 730

John 15:1-8

Come AwayOld Hundredth

Remaining AbundanceJohn 15:1-8 Pastor Margie Newton

Near to the Heart of God

PreludeWelcomeDurley Camp PromoCall to Worship/InvocationCongregational Songs

Scripture ReadingTestimoniesCommunion Sanctuary ChoirDoxology/BlessingMessage

Closing SongBenediction

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

...a place where new folks can be included, noticed, and welcomed

...a place where folks from two worship services can mingle and visit

...a place where old and young cross paths

...a ministry which extends the spirit of hospitalityJoin us from 10:00 to 10:25 in the Commons Area of the CE/Youth Annex.

Pastor Greg Groves, Pastor Tom Ryan, Pastor Doug Newton; Pastor Margie NewtonJeff Wilson, Joel Gropp

Leaders in Worship

EASTER SUNDAYToday we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead!

Allelujah!

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Communion Sunday (Support Durley Camp) 6:00 am *Early Morning Prayer (Sanctuary)8:45/10:30 am Worship with Pastor Margie Newton (Worship service can be heard on WGRN 89.5 FM) Adult Classes 10:00 am Community Cafe (Commons Area) 4:00 pm Bible Quiz Practice (CE Annex Classrooms) 4:30 pm GC Choral Union Spring Concert (Whitlock Music Center)

MONDAY, MAY 4 4:45 pm Handbell Choir Practice (Fine Arts Room)

TUESDAY, MAY 5 9:00 am MOPS (Young Teen Room) 6:00 pm Missions Committee (A108)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 5:00 pm Wednesday Night Meal (Fellowship Area) 6:00 pm Sanctuary Choir (Fine Arts Room) 6:30 pm CLC (Grade School Children) (The Loft) Early Childhood (B113) 6:45 pm Young Teens (Junior High) (Young Teen Room) FMY (Senior High) (FMY Room) Journey Through the Gospel of Matthew (Multi-Purpose Room) All-Church Prayer Gathering (Sanctuary)

THURSDAY, MAY 7 National Day of Prayer Noon Bulletin Announcements Due in Church Office Send to lolly.shaw@greenvillefmc.org Noon National Day of Prayer Service (Bond County Courthouse) 6:00 pm Praise Team Practice (Sanctuary)

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UPCOMING EVENTSMay Communion Offering will go to support Durley Camp.

FMY Sponsored Wednesday Night Meal is May 6, 5:00 p.m., in the fellowship area. The menu is sloppy joes, potato chips, carrots, and Rice Krispie treats. Suggested donationsof $5 per person ($18 for family of four or more) are appreciated and proceeds go to FMY/Senior Teens.

National Day of Prayer:This Thursday, May 7, 12:00 to12:35 p.m., our community gathers at the Bond County Courthouse to join others around the country who will unite in prayer for our nation.Together, united, we will cry out to the Lord on behalf of our country. (Rain location is at the Greenville United Methodist Church).

Plan Now to Attend Durley Family Camp! Family Camp Week this year is June 6-12

with Pastor Deb Somerville as camp pastor. For more details, see insert in today’s

bulletin, or on-line at www.durleycamp.org. If you have never been to Family

Camp, you should check it out - there is something for everyone!

Wear Your Durley Camp T-Shirt Day: This Wednesday, May 6, is wear yourDurley t-shirt day. Choose a shirt from

camp (any year, any color) and wear it all day on Wednesday – and tell your friends

they should come to camp!

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIESIndividual Needs: Tammy Forsberg, Joe Noble, Shirley Whiteside

ANNOUNCEMENTSMark your calendars for these upcoming Greenville College Spring Concerts:

� Spring Choral Concert entitled Songs of Spring, Summer, Love and Wholeness, TODAY, May 3, 4:30 p.m., Whitlock Music Center. Choral singers from Bond County High School and Edwardsville High School; Greenville College Chorale, Choir and Chamber Singers; and members of the GFMC Sanctuary Choir bring music from the British Isles. Concert seating begins at 4:00 p.m. An offering to help defray concert costs will be taken. The concert will also be broadcast live on WGRN, 89.5 FM.

� Mother's Day Band Concert, Sunday, May 10, 4:00 p.m.

� Jazz Band Concert, Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.

Israel in January: Everyone should go to Israel at least once and your opportunity is coming! Pastor Greg is teaming up with a college interterm class and helping organize an adult three-week trip to Israel in January 2016. Come hear Richard Huston share his experience on Sunday, May 17, at either 10:00 a.m. (between services) or noon (after second service) in the FMY Room.

The Greenville College Sophomore Class Mud Run is a 3K or a 5K, depending on your preference, that starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Register on Facebook (Greenville College Mud Run 2015) and click on the link. The registration fee is $10 online and $15 at the event. Because of limitedparking at the Ayers Field Station, GC is providing shuttles that leave from the First Street municiple parking lot (across from the Digital Media Center) beginning at 8:45 a.m.

SETTING OUR HOPE ON JESUS, WE JOIN TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH PRAYER

DAYS TIME PLACE PURPOSE

Monday - Friday 6-6:45 am Sanctuary Personal Prayer

Wednesday & Friday 6-6:45 am Prayer Room (A103)

Gathering~Prayer for Revival, Personal andCongregational Needs

Sunday 6-6:45 am Sanctuary Gathering~Morning Services and Revival for the Church

Sunday 8:30 am Prayer Room (A103)

Gathering~Morning Services and Revivalfor the church

Wednesday (except 1st Wednesday of month)

7-8 pm Prayer Room (A103)

Gathering~Community Needs, Revival, and Personal Needs

1st Wednesday of the Month

6:45-8 pm Sanctuary All Church Prayer Gathering−The Body of Christ meets for Strengthening, Encouragement, and Participation in Large Prayer.

The GFMC congregation is invited to attend the wedding ceremony of Kristen Markell and Kory Pence on Saturday, May 16th at 2:30 p.m. A brief greeting time will follow the ceremony.

LET'S FILL THE PICKLE JAR! Each springHarvestKIDS collect change for a missions project trying to FILL THE PICKLE JAR --and it’s a large jar. This year's project is to raise money topurchase water filters for families in Haiti through Free Methodist Church World Missions. The Pickle Jar is located outside the LOFT on Sundays and Wednesdays, or money can be given through a check or offering envelope with "Pickle Jar" on the memo line. Thanks!

Join us for 40 Days of Praising and Thanking the Lordfor answering our prayers for the National Prayer Summit.

"The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." Hebrews 1:3a; 12:28"The LORD sustains the humble. Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving." Psalm 147:6a, 7a

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. We humble ourselves before you with offerings of thanksgiving for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in these Prayer Summit gatherings around the nation. Sustain us in our work of prayer up to, in and through, and beyond General Conference 2015. Praise, glory and honor to the Faithful and True One. Amen!

ALL-CHURCH PRAYER GATHERINGTHIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 – 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.*

• Hear the dynamic testimony of Phyllis Sorter.Phyllis shares her story of relating to her captives and the time-line leading to her release.

• Learn how to pray more effectively for our world.Phyllis' testimony will help inform us how we can pray in the midst of personal need

as well as how to pray for our missionaries and the world-wide church.

• Join us as we continue to invest ourselves in being a House of Prayer.

GC15 Mission TripWe need your help raising $6,000 to complete our support for our GC15 Mission Group. Eugene, Lavinia and

Mahari Holt, Julie Brooks, Lee Coakley, Kieren Williams, Kimberly Arnold,

Dennis Thompson, and Ivan Estevezwill go to Haiti, Costa Rica, and the

Dominican Republic July 8-17.See the mission bulletin board for

details. Place your donations in theenvelopes provided in the chair

pockets. Mark them for GC15 Missions.