Serving Today …

Acolyte: Nolan Hall, Zoe Williams

Greeters: Alexa DeVetter, Chuck Silver, Chuck Knarr, Dorothy
Dimsdale
Altar Design: Lyn Gossage and Mary Flemister
Flautist: Laurie Oliver
Guitarist: Kevin Gossage
Children’s Sermon: Joanna Henry
Liturgist: Allison Gresham
Today: Scout Sunday
Church Food Drive during Morning Worship
Children Council Meeting Noon
(in Lovern Hall after morning service)
Invitation to John 6:00 PM
(in activity room)
Monday: Hallelujah, what a Savior! Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.
(Older Children and Youth)

Wednesday: Soup and Salad in Lovern Hall 6:00 PM

Handbell Choir Rehearsal 6:45 PM
Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30PM
Thursday: Restorers 9:00 AM
Friday: Young at Heart Noon
(in Lovern Hall)
Saturday (March 19th) 55 Alive 9:30 AM– 4 PM
(in Lovern Hall)
Sunday: (March 20th)Human Relations Sunday
Food Drive during morning service
(Fruits and vegetables)
Invitation to John 6:00 PM
(in activity room)
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Lovely Allen Memorial ceramic crosses are available for donations. The
crosses and donation jug are placed in front of the sanctuary near the
side exit.
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A gift has been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of DeEsta
Coker by Dr. Fowler.
A gift has been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of DeEsta
Coker by the Penns (Neil, Carol, Jennifer and Evan).
A gift has been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of DeEsta
Coker by Andy and Sherry Autry.
A gift has been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of DeEsta
Coker by the Manning Class.
A gift has been given to the Glory of God and in Honor of Bim Meyer by the
Manning Bible Class. Reverend Brian Dale
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Easter Eggs ~~ We need plastic eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt and
non-chocolate candies to put in them. If you would like to donate plastic
eggs or candy there are Easter Egg collection boxes located in the
First Sunday in Lent
hallway by the Chapel.
Pastor: Rev. Brian Dale
Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Joanna Henry
March 13, 2011
Director of Music Ministry: Harriett Jordan Principal Accompanist: William Prater
Audio & Website Tech: Robbie Graham Church Secretary: Jeannie Pitts
803 Whatcoat St. P. O. Box 117 Oxford, GA 30054 770.786.7414
info@allen memorialumc.org www.allenmemorialumc.org
March 13, 2011 1st Sunday in Lent 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Scout Sunday Offertory Anthem Seek Ye the Lord Chancel Choir
(From the Scriptures/Mosie Lister/Flute Descant by Harriett Jordan)
GATHERING Flautist: Laurie Oliver
Prelude Flautist: Laurie Oliver & Handbell Choir *The Doxology 95
Meditation for Flute and Handbells (Darrell Day) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
*Prayer of Dedication Rev. Brian Dale
*CHIMING OF THE HOUR
*INTROIT Seek Ye First (UMH #405) All *SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 4:1-11 3
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
and his righteousness, SERMON ‘What Do You Want?’ Rev. Brian Dale
and all these things shall be added unto you.
Al-le-lu, al-le-lu-ia! INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Ask, and it shall be given unto you;
seek and ye shall find; *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 269
knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
Al-le-lu, al-le-lu-ia!
*BENEDICTION Rev. Brian Dale
ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor
*SENDING FORTH Bind Us Together All
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
(Bob Gillman/Based on Colossians 3:14)
Shelby Allen and Emma Brown Smith GS Troop 29576
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together
with cords that cannot be broken.
*LENTEN HYMN 340
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together,
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Lord, bind us together in love.
*OPENING PRAYER There is only one God, there is only one King;
There is only one body, that is why we sing.
Dear God, as we start this holy season of Lent, we marvel
at your holy patience with us. We lament our lack of faith *POSTLUDE (Piano Solo) Harriett Jordan
and discipleship. We know you love us. We know about our Lord, Reign in Me (Brenton Brown)
call to faithful discipleship. Yet we stumble easily, we lose
our way, and we fail to be your obedient children. We come
to worship recognizing our spiritual weaknesses and asking
for mercy. We remember your forgiving Spirit. Therein is our
hope. We praise you and worship you. Amen.

SCRIPTURE IN SONG Harriett Jordan

Jesus Tempted in the Desert (Matthew 4:1-11 & Luke 4:1-13) Allen Memorial,
(Words: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr./Music: EBENEZER by Thomas J. Williams) Our mission is to:
Gather as the family of Christ,
**CHILDREN’S SERMON JoAnna Henry Grow as disciples of Christ, and
Go forth to serve as the body of Christ.
TESTIMONY Virgil Eady

HYMN OF PREPARATION 397 *Please stand as you are able.

I Need Thee Every Hour (stanzas 1 & 2 w/ refrain) **After the Children’s Sermon, children ages 4—2nd grade may be dismissed and go to
Lovern Hall for Children’s Church. A nursery is provided for children, birth—3 years.
MORNING PRAYER Allison Gresham Quiet Room - The Quiet Room is available in the church lobby for you and your child as
THE LORD’S PRAYER (UMH #895) is necessary.