*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Jimmy Mixson Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love. ANTHEM In My Father’s House Craig Courtney

In my Father’s house, you will find a place in the warm embrace of an open door, in my Father’s house, leave the past behind, come inside and find what you’re longing for. In my Father’s house, solace can be found, comfort will surround the bruised and broken, in my Father’s house, children live in peace, war and hatred cease and love is spoken, in my Fa-ther’s house. In my Father’s house, free from all sin, free from what has been, life can start again, in my Father’s house, prodigals come home, no one walks alone, come and enter in, in my Father’s house.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Jimmy Mixson

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Dan Kilgore The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

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 forever. Amen.

PRAYER RESPONSE Lead Me, Lord Samuel Sebastian Wesley *OFFERTORY HYMN NO. 452 My Faith Looks Up to Thee OLIVET

Stanzas 1, 2, 3 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine! May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire! As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire! While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside.

MISSION MINUTE Rev. Dan Kilgore Mechuwuna Methodist Camp, Maine

OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Dan Kilgore

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Please give the attendance slips to the usher as the offering is received.

OFFERTORY Consider the Lilies A. Laurence Lyon Consider the lilies of the field; how they grow. Consider the birds in the sky; how they fly. He clothes the lilies of the field, He feeds the birds in the sky, and He will feed those who trust Him and guide them with His eye. Consider the sheep of His fold; how they follow where He leads. Though the path may wind across the mountains, He knows the meadows where they feed. Consider the sweet tender children who must suffer on this earth; the pains of all them He carried from the day of His birth. He clothes the lilies of the field, He feeds the lambs of His fold. And He will heal those who trust Him, and make their hearts as gold.

*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

SCRIPTURE READING Rev. 14:6-12; 18:1-8 Rev. Jimmy Mixson (Pew Bible, NT, pp. 254, 256-257)

SERMON “Apocalypse Now” Rev. Jimmy Mixson

*HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 580 Lead On, O King Eternal LANCASHIRE

All Stanzas Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong; and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song.

Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace. For not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes.

Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears. Thy cross is lifted o'er us, we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might.

BENEDICTION Rev. Jimmy Mixson BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen Peter Lutkin

POSTLUDE Cortege Gordon Young

(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)

*Congregation Standing. Thank you for silencing all cell phones and electronic devices.

11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM. CDs of Traditions and Bridge sermons are available in the church office.

Sermons available for online listening or viewing at www.fumct.org

MUSICIANS

Jerrod Newell, Interim Director of Music & Worship Ministries Susan Goode, Organist Adult Chancel Choir

SANCTUARY FLOWERS

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in memory of wife and mother, Cindy Hollyhand

by Doug Hollyhand and family

WELCOME TO WORSHIP July 19, 2015 - 11:00 AM

PRELUDE My Faith Looks Up to Thee Gordon Young CHIMING OF THE HOUR The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 110 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN´ FESTE BURG

All Stanzas A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabaoth, his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him.

That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours, thru him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill; God's truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Jimmy Mixson 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 PATRI Rev. Jimmy Mixson 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.

ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION

July 12 Attendance: Traditions: 370; Bridge: 381; Adult SS: 195; N/P SS: 23; K-5 SS: 28; Youth SS: 21 July 12 Giving: Budget: $83,264.19; Building: $1,239.87; Organ: $554.00; Designated: $1,765.00 Baptisms: Courtney and George L. Patterson III in the baptism of their sons,

Henry Madison and Hollis Edward Patterson. Anna and Andrew Kniphfer in the baptism of their daughter, Emma

Elise Kniphfer. Kristopher and Dayna Strickland in the baptism of their son, Cleveland

Crawford Strickland.

Revelations Sermon Series - Revelation was written to be a letter for encour-agement to an oppressed, depressed people trying hard to hang onto their faith. While we have lost the “code” to decode much of the symbolism, we know enough to understand the big truths that are the source of encouragement for people today. For the next two Sundays in Traditions and the Bridge we will explore the encouraging truth of Revelation. Summer Study Offered: Join the Covenant Class (3rd Floor) for a study of people who have been influential in the movement of religion in the world. No preparation is needed to participate and you can drop in and out as your sum-mer travel schedule allows. Join us this Sunday as Dena Prince will teach about Constantine and Athanasius. If your class isn't regularly meeting in the summer or if you are looking for a class, please join us! Souled Out: Superstart 2015: Mark your calendars for Superstart July 31 - August 2! Super Start is for rising 4th graders through rising 6th graders. It's a fun way to welcome in the new 4th graders and say good-bye to the 6th graders. Detailed schedule and sign-up information will be sent via email. Be sure that Leslie has your current email address. Contact her at souledout@fumct.org. Sunday School Teachers Needed: Would you like to teach Sunday School to the children of our church? It is a fun and rewarding experience. If you would like to join our teaching teams one time each month in the preschool or ele-mentary area, please email Amy Thigpen, amy@fumct.org. Upcoming Dates to Save: August 19 - 11:00 AM or 6:00 PM in Room 303: Disciple FastTrack Bible Study for Busy Lives. An information session on a condensed Disciple course; August 23 - Promotion Sunday for children and youth; Back to Sunday School Sunday for adults. September 20 - Third Grade Bible Sunday in 11 AM Traditions service. Celebration Circle Dutch Treat Social: Wednesday August 5th at 6:00 p.m. New Orleans Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 824 McFarland Blvd Northport. Giving to the Church – Real Estate. Transferring the title of a piece of real estate to the church is a strategy to help you avoid capital gains taxes and pro-vide financial support to the budget for programs of the church. As you con-sider your personal financial plan for this year and beyond, remember FUMCT. Your gift of land or a house could be the catalyst to start a local mis-sion project at the new YMCA or build a Habitat house. If you are interested, talk to your financial advisor and to Gina Johnson in the church office. Nursing Home Volunteers Needed: Do you enjoy spending quality time with people? Are you someone who can brighten a person's day? We need you! We are in need of nursing home volunteers. These volunteers visit a specific individual or two once a month. Join this special ministry today by contact-ing Susan Kizziah at susank@fumct.org or call 205.345.7261.

MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS JULY 12, 2015

Congregational Care In Memory of Frances White given by Paula Robinson

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Ray and Elaine Farabee

Honduras Volunteers in Mission In Honor of the Honduras Mission Team given by Jerry and Jane Davis

Matthew 25 Fund

In Memory of Chris and Bake Kyle given by Vaudie H. Hallman

Memorials/Honorariums In Honor of the Pastors and Staff of FUMC given by Ashley Green

In Memory of Mike Coleman

given by the Victor Harper Family; given by Laurence McDuff

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by TriMega Purchasing Association

given by Raymond and Tracy Cook-Cordani given by Mrs. Berdie Ann Lee; given by Pamela and Edwin Parker

given by Jane C. Simpson given by Mary Anne Meredith and Anne Meredith Meador; given by John Wise

given by Raymond and Candace Leigh; given by Rosa P. Morrow given by Dee Davis; given by Frances and Joe Fritz

given by Jo Del and Harvey Edwards

In Memory of Bake and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Harriet Walker In Memory of Bake and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Sally Helms

Missions

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Virginia Cade In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Dr. and Mrs. Finus Gaston

Organ/Music Fund

In Memory of Carolyn Dominick, John Glenn Ross, Mike Coleman and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Edna Lane

Organ Fund

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. and Mike Coleman given by Jerry and Jane Davis

In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Wade and Princess Miller; given by Martha Sue and Richard Brown

given by Max and Diane Wilson

Hosts/Ushers Glen Cowan, Lydia Roper, Jerri McCreless

Bill Goodwin, Jane Eure, Jerry Eure Cindy Sands, Worship Coordinator

Coming Soon! God on Broadway in Traditions

August 23 - Phantom of the Opera

August 30 - Annie

September 6 - Beauty & the Beast

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Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone 205-345-7261

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July 19, 2015 - 11:00 AM