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January 26, 2014
   

Celebration of Worship
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
   

Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
  
Prelude                                Ann Johnson
   
Welcome and 
Opening Prayer             Winston Skinner

Announcements

Call to Worship                  Psalm 27:1-9
The Lord is my light and my salvation--
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life--
    of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked advance against me
    to devour me,
it is my enemies and my foes
    who will stumble and fall.
Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
    even then I will be confident.
One thing I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.
For in the day of trouble
    he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
    and set me high upon a rock.
Then my head will be exalted
    above the enemies who surround me;
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
    I will sing and make music to the Lord.
Hear my voice when I call, Lord;
    be merciful to me and answer me.
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”
    Your face, Lord, I will seek.
Do not hide your face from me,
    do not turn your servant away in anger;
    you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
    God my Savior.

Hymn                   "Sweet Hour of Prayer"

Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God, the maker of all things, source of all life, Father and Mother of all children.  Our life is in God, and in God we are one with all beings.

We follow Jesus, the Christ, the Revealer of God, who taught us to love, who gave us courage to trust God's grace, and who bid us to take up our cross and follow him.  In his life and ministry and his death and resurrection, he has shown us that in losing our lives we find them.  He who was crucified is the Lord or the Universe.

We rely upon the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, the communion of saints, the unity of the church, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the reality of eternal life.

Therefore we devote ourselves to disciplined practice of the Way of Jesus in our daily lives, so that we may grow in faithfulness, and serve God in humble, confident love for the sake of the healing of the world.

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Gloria Patri

Pastoral Prayer                             Pastor
The Lord's Prayer              Congregation

Hymn                      "Soon and Very Soon"

Dedication of 
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                             Ann Johnson
Doxology

Hymn             "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me"
Scripture                       Matthew 4:12-23
Now when Jesus heard that John was arrested, he went to Galilee. He left Nazareth and settled in Capernaum, which lies alongside the sea in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali. This fulfilled what Isaiah the prophet said:

Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
alongside the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who lived in the dark have seen a great light,
and a light has come upon those who lived in the region and in shadow of death.

From that time Jesus began to announce, “Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!”

As Jesus walked alongside the Galilee Sea, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, throwing fishing nets into the sea, because they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” he said, “and I’ll show you how to fish for people.” Right away, they left their nets and followed him. Continuing on, he saw another set of brothers, James the son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with Zebedee their father repairing their nets. Jesus called them and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues. He announced the good news of the kingdom and healed every disease and sickness among the people.

Sermon                                          Pastor
           "Curious, Convinced, or Committed"
  
Hymn                       "Softly and Tenderly"

Benediction
   
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                 Welcome to Allen-Lee!
We hope that you will feel the warmth of this loving congregation while you are here worshiping with us.  Please let us know if you need anything or want more information about our church.  We are an open and welcoming fellowship.  It is our hope that you will come again and often!
    
              Flower Sign-up Sheet
There is a flower sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer.  Please let Chad know in writing if you are placing flowers in memory or honor of someone.
    
         Volunteers Needed at Unity
Unity Elementary School is seeking volunteers from our church for Career Awareness Day on April 25.  Speakers will be asked to provide a 15- to 20-minute presentation/explanation about their job.  Props and/or uniforms are a great way to illustrate what you do!  Anyone willing to participate should contact Erika White, Unity's counselor, at 770-927-6488 or via email at erika.white@mcssga.org.  
    
                     Weekly Schedule
  9:45 a.m.    Gathering and Prayer Time
10:00 a.m.    Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 a.m.    Worship Service
           
    January Birthdays / Anniversaries
     Jan. 28     Richard and Claire Adams
    
            Administrative Council
The Administrative Council meeting will be held Tuesday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m.  If anyone has anything that they would like to add to the agenda, please get it to Gail before noon on Monday, January 27.
   
              Upcoming Performance
Kingdom Heirs and Higher Hope will be performing at the Troup High Fine Arts Auditorium on Saturday, February 8, at 7 p.m.  General admission will be $20 and reserve seats are $25.  The Troup High Fine Arts Auditorium is located beside Troup High School at 1920 Hamilton Road.  The box office can be reached at 706-415-2122.
    

Looking Ahead ...                                                                                                               

January 28
February 8

April 25
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Administrative Council
Kingdom Heirs and Higher Hope performance, Troup Fine Arts Auditorium, 1920 Hamilton Road
Career Awareness Day, Unity Elementary

January 19, 2014
   

Celebration of Worship
Celebration of Baptism
  

Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
  
Prelude                                Sandy Wood
   
Welcome and 
Opening Prayer             Winston Skinner

Announcements

Call to Worship                 Psalm 40:1-11

Hymn             "Standing on the Promises"

Pastoral Prayer                             Pastor
The Lord's Prayer              Congregation

Hymn                             "Amazing Grace"

Dedication of 
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                             Sandy Wood
Doxology

Hymn                  "Nothing but the Blood"

Baptism            The Baptism of Kiaya Hill

Scripture                       Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon                                          Pastor
                     "Jesus in the Jordan"
  
Hymn                        "Blessed Assurance"

Benediction
   
                 Welcome to Allen-Lee!
We hope that you will feel the warmth of this loving congregation while you are here worshiping with us.  Please let us know if you need anything or want more information about our church.  We are an open and welcoming fellowship.  It is our hope that you will come again and often!
         
                       Weekly Schedule
  9:45 a.m.    Gathering and Prayer Time
10:00 a.m.    Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 a.m.    Worship Service
           
    January Birthdays / Anniversaries
     Jan. 20     Karen Parker
     Jan. 28     Richard and Claire Adams
       
                      Worship Update
In this new year, our church will undergo a few changes.  Sunday worship is not a spectator sport!  Everyone should actively participate in worship.  This can be from the pew in silent prayer or taking notes during a sermon.  Participation should not, however, be limited to the clergy.  The laity needs to help shape the worship service and make it their own.  For this reason, next month volunteers from the congregation will assist in worship.  I hope this new and interactive worship will revitalize our passion for God and attract new people to our church.
    
         Volunteers Needed at Unity
Unity Elementary School is seeking volunteers from our church for Career Awareness Day on April 25.  Speakers will be asked to provide a 15- to 20-minute presentation/explanation about their job.  Props and/or uniforms are a great way to illustrate what you do!  Anyone willing to participate should contact Erika White, Unity's counselor, at 770-927-6488 or via email at erika.white@mcssga.org.  
    
     Announcements for the Bulletin
The bulletin will be undergoing some changes in the coming months.  An announcement page will be added to the bulletin each week.  If you want something in this section, give the announcement in writing to Chad either via email, text messaging, or as a handwritten note.
     
Looking Ahead ...                                      
Jan. 22


Jan. 28
3:00p


6:30p
UMW at Sandy's home

Administrative
Council Meeting
   
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To Kiaya:
On behalf of the whole church, I ask you: Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin?

I do.

Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves?

I do.

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?

I do.

According to the grace given to you, will you remain a faithful member of Christ's holy church and serve as Christ's representative in the world?

I will.

To the congregation:

Do you as Christ's body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ?

We do.

Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include Kiaya in this care?

With God's help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ.  We will surround Kiaya with a community of love and forgiveness, so that she may grow in her trust of God, and be found faithful in her service to others.  We will pray for her, that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.

Let us all join together in profession the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments.

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ?

I believe 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 was buried; he descended to the dead.  On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father, he will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?

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.

To Kiaya:

Do you desire to be baptized in this faith?

I do.

Let us pray.

Kiaya, I now baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Now it is our joy to welcome our new sister in Christ.

Through baptism you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God's new creation and made to share in Christ's royal priesthood.  We are all one in Christ Jesus.  With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you as part of our family, the family of God.
               

January 12, 2014
  

Celebration of Worship
First Sunday after Epiphany
Pres. Millard Fillmore’s 214th Birthday
  

Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
   
Prelude                                Ann Johnson
   
Welcome and 
Opening Prayer                             Pastor

Announcements

Call to Worship                  Acts 10:34-43

Hymn                     "Rescue the Perishing"

Affirmation of Faith
Gloria Patri

Pastoral Prayer                             Pastor
The Lord's Prayer              Congregation

Hymn                             "Near the Cross"

Dedication of 
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                             Ann Johnson
Doxology

Special Music                 Sheila Simpson   
                   "Sweet Hour of Prayer"                        

Scripture                             Isaiah 42:1-9

Sermon                         Winston Skinner
                        "A Unique Place"
  
Hymn                            "Blest Be the Tie"

Benediction
   

                 Welcome to Allen-Lee!
We hope that you will feel the warmth of this loving congregation while you are here worshiping with us.  Please let us know if you need anything or want more information about our church.  We are an open and welcoming fellowship.  It is our hope that you will come again and often!
    
                       Weekly Schedule
  9:45 a.m.    Gathering and Prayer Time
10:00 a.m.    Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 a.m.    Worship Service
      
    January Birthdays / Anniversaries
     Jan. 20     Karen Parker
     Jan. 28     Richard and Claire Adams
   
You should know:
  • All of today's hymns were included in a copy of Ira Sankey's "Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs" that belonged to Caroline Fillmore.
  • There is a display of Winston Skinner's presidents/first ladies memorabilia in the fellowship hall after today's service.
  • We will enjoy a covered dish meal next Sunday after Kaiya Hill's baptism.
  • Allen-Lee has received $225.78 from Belk at Ashley Park. This is our share of the Charity Sale money sold by store associates.
  • Allen-Lee provided breakfast for faculty and staff at Unity Elementary School on Wednesday. 
  • Junior Achievement is coming to Unity Elementary, and volunteers are needed. Volunteers will lead (read) a scripted lesson. The commitment is two hours a day for five days – Feb. 3, March 3, March 24, April 7 and May 5. The goal is to get students thinking about career options at a younger age. To volunteer, contact Erika White, counselor, at 770-927-6488 or erika.white@mcssga.org.

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Human stories illustrate the truths of the gospel. Starting in Genesis, the stories of people — their strengths, weaknesses and faith — speak to us. History also testifies to those biblical truths. Today we look back in American history as a starting point for our message.

                       Millard Fillmore
                                                (1800-1874)

Born in a log cabin, Fillmore came from a poor family and was apprenticed as a cloth-maker. He studied, became a law clerk and served in the New York legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected vice president on the Whig ticket in 1848. When Zachary Taylor died in 1850, Fillmore became the nation’s 13th president. He wrote, "I was called to the executive chair by a bereavement which shrouded the nation in mourning. However much I may be oppressed by the discharge of the duty, I dare not shrink from it.”

Among his accomplishments as president were the admission of California to the Union, settlement of the Texas boundary and debts and abolition of the slave trade in the District of Columbia. He also opened U.S. trade with Japan and expanded trade elsewhere in Asia. The Whig Party was in disarray, and Fillmore was the last president from that party. He ran for president in 1856 on the National Union ticket but never again held public office.

A Unitarian, Fillmore died in Buffalo, N.Y. where he is buried. The sitting U.S. president sends a wreath to Fillmore’s grave each year on his birthday, Jan. 7. His 214th birthday also was remembered Thursday at a sold out celebration sponsored by the Aurora Historical Society, which maintains Fillmore’s home, the only one built by a president open to the public.

                    Caroline Fillmore
                                                 (1813-1881)

Caroline Carmichael was born in New Jersey. Some genealogists believe her father, Charles, was distantly related to the Carmichaels who settled a few miles from here in south Coweta County in pioneer days. She had a finishing school education and in 1832 married Ezekiel McIntosh, a widower who was a merchant and a railroad executive.

A Baptist, she married the former president in 1858. They bought a mansion in Buffalo and lived happily together until his death. Her library included many signed religious texts, hymnals, a concordance, “The Book of Common Prayer” and five Bibles.

Caroline Fillmore has a unique place in American history as one of only two women to marry a former president and the only post-presidential spouse to never live in the White House. Caroline Fillmore is buried with Millard Fillmore and his first wife, Abigail Powers Fillmore, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y.

Looking Ahead ...                                                                                                                

January 18
January 19

January 28
11a - 3p
11 a.m.
Noon
6:30 p.m.
Chillabration at Moreland Mill
Celebration of Baptism
Covered dish lunch
Administrative Council meeting
    

January 5, 2014
    

Celebration of Holy Communion
Second Sunday after Christmas
    

Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
   
Prelude                                Ann Johnson
   
Welcome and 
Opening Prayer             Winston Skinner

Announcements

Call to Worship                     John 1:1-18

Hymn                       "Blessed Assurance"

Affirmation of Faith
Gloria Patri

Pastoral Prayer                             Pastor

Hymn                 "Nothing but the Blood"

Dedication of 
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                             Ann Johnson
Doxology

Hymn        "Let Us Break Bread Together"                        

Scripture                              Ecclesiastes

Sermon                                         Pastor
                           "Time"

Holy Communion
 
Hymn                            "Victory in Jesus"

Benediction
   
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                 Welcome to Allen-Lee!
We hope that you will feel the warmth of this loving congregation while you are here worshiping with us.  Please let us know if you need anything or want more information about our church.  We are an open and welcoming fellowship.  It is our hope that you will come again and often!
    
                       Weekly Schedule
  9:45 a.m.    Gathering and Prayer Time
10:00 a.m.    Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 a.m.    Worship Service
    
    January Birthdays / Anniversaries
     Jan. 03     Madison Muth
     Jan. 07     Gary and Elaine Hillyer
     Jan. 20     Karen Parker
     Jan. 28     Richard and Claire Adams
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Looking Ahead ...                                                                                                                  

January   7
January 12
January 18
January 19
January 28
7 p.m.
11 a.m.
11a - 3p
11 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Lone Oak Community Club meeting
First Ladies Sunday
Chillabration at Moreland Mill
Celebration of Baptism
Administrative Council meeting
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