January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday after the EpiphanyRev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Allen-Lee Honors presented to Gregory Farmer Opening Prayer O God of all nations, you manifested your love by sending your only son into the world that all might live through him. Pour out your spirit on your church, that it may fulfill his command to preach the gospel everywhere; send forth laborers into your harvest; defend them in all dangers and temptations; give them grace to bear faithful witness to you; endue them with zeal and love, that they may turn many to righteousness; through the same your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn - "Majesty, Worship His Majesty" Statement of Faith - The Apostles' Creed Gloria Patri Hymn - "God of Grace and God of Glory" Time of Prayer and Praise Responsive Reading - Psalm 71:1-6 Dedication of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Doxology Hymn - This Little Light of Mine" Epistle Reading - I Corinthians 13:1-13 New Testament Scripture - Luke 4:21-30 Sermon Hymn - "Here I Am, Lord" Benediction |
Welcome to Allen-Lee! We hope that you will feel the warmth of this loving congregation while you are here worshiping with us. The restrooms are located downstairs near the kitchen area. 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
Announcements
We welcome Mr. Greg Farmer, who will receive an Allen-Lee Honors award this morning. Mr. Farmer is one of the teachers at Unity Elementary School and has received state-level recognition.
Loaves and Fishes report - Nancy Lee Today, January 32, 3-6 p.m.: District Training Event, Newnan First UMC February 1, 6 p.m.: UMW fellowship with St. Paul women's group February 10, 7 p.m.: Ash Wednesday service here with Luthersville UMC joining us February 14: Church social luncheon March 6, Clark Chapel UMC: Covered dish at 5:30 p.m., worship service at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a brief display about your church |
January 24, 2016
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Rev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Opening Prayer Our heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessing on us. We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy, whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness, whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom, and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life. Unto you be all honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn - "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Statement of Faith - The Apostles' Creed Gloria Patri Hymn - "Wonderful Words of Life" Time of Prayer and Praise Responsive Reading - Psalm 19 Dedication of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Doxology Hymn - "This Is My Father's World" Epistle Reading - I Corinthians 12:12-31a New Testament Scripture - Luke 4:14-21 Sermon Hymn - "Open My Eyes, That I May See" 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. The restrooms are located downstairs near the kitchen area. 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
Announcements
Wednesday, January 27, at 7 p.m.: Church conference to approve the preliminary architectural plans, cost estimate, and financial plan, and the building committee's recommendation for remodeling the existing church building. A majority vote of the membership present and voting at the church conference shall be required for this approval.
Sunday, January 31, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.: District training event at Newnan First UMC. See the district website for detailed information. Monday, February 1, at 6 p.m.: UMW fellowship with the women of St. Paul at St. Paul. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish. Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m.: Ash Wednesday service here with Luthersville UMC joining us |
January 17, 2016
Second Sunday after the EpiphanyRev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Opening Prayer O Living Christ, you changed Cana's water into festal wine. Transform our common worship into celebration, that we may taste your glory here and now and anticipate that heavenly banquet where we shall behold your face forever. Amen. Hymn - "The Church's One Foundation" Statement of Faith - The Apostles' Creed Gloria Patri Hymn - "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Time of Prayer and Praise Responsive Reading - Psalm 36:5-10 Dedication of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Doxology Hymn - "Are Ye Able, Said the Master" Old Testament Scripture - Isaiah 62:1-5 New Testament Scripture - John 2:1-11 Sermon Hymn - "Trust and Obey" 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. The restrooms are located downstairs near the kitchen area. 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
Announcements
Saturday, January 23, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.: Fundraiser for Mike Hayes - concert and barbecue at Parker Place, Luthersville
Wednesday, January 27, at 7 p.m.: Church conference to approve the preliminary architectural plans, cost estimate, and financial plan, and the building committee's recommendation for remodeling the existing church building. A majority vote of the membership present and voting at the church conference shall be required for this approval. Sunday, January 31, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.: District training event at Newnan First UMC. See the district website for detailed information. Monday, February 1, at 6 p.m.: UMW fellowship with the women of St. Paul at St. Paul. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish. Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m.: Ash Wednesday service here with Luthersville UMC joining us |
January 10, 2016
First Sunday after the Epiphany
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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. The restrooms are located downstairs near the kitchen area. 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
Announcements
End-of-year reports have been submitted - thank you, Peggy!
Wednesday, January 27, at 7 p.m.: Church conference to approve the preliminary architectural plans, cost estimate, and financial plan, and the building committee's recommendation for remodeling the existing church building. A majority vote of the membership present and voting at the church conference shall be required for this approval. Sunday, January 31, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.: District training event at Newnan First UMC. See the district website for detailed information. |
January 3, 2016
Epiphany SundayRev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor Prelude Welcome and Announcements Opening Prayer Everlasting God, the radiance of faithful souls, you brought the nations to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising. Fill the world with your glory, and show yourself to all the nations; through him who is the true light and the bright and morning star, even Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. Hymn - "Angels from the Realms of Glory" Statement of Faith - Gloria Patri Hymn - "Who Is He in Yonder Stall" Time of Prayer and Praise Responsive Reading - Psalm 72:1-8 Dedication of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Doxology Hymn - "We Three Kings" Scripture - Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon Communion - "A Service of Word and Table" Hymn - "In the Bleak Midwinter" Benediction and Blessing 
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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. The restrooms are located downstairs near the kitchen area. 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
Announcements
Happy New Year!
Today after worship, there will be a brief meeting of the SPRC. Tuesday, January 5, at 8 a.m.: Teachers' breakfast at Unity Elementary School; a sign-up sheet is available There is a new flower sign-up sheet for 2016. January 4 - January 30: Submit end-of-year reports and have them verified Friday, January 8: Last day to make payments toward 2015 apportionments Monday, January 11, at 7 p.m.: Mt. Gilead UMC - training session for end-of-year report Wednesday, January 20, at 7 p.m.: UMW meeting; planning for 2016 Operation Christmas Child report: Boxes sent from our church, along with about 288,000 other boxes, were delivered to children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These boxes are gratefully received by children and their families, meeting many of their needs. |