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May 25, 2014
   

Welcome to Allen-Lee UMC
Sixth Sunday in Easter


Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
 
Prelude                                  Ann Johnson

Welcome and
Announcements                             Pastor

Opening Prayer                       Jared Tyler

Hymn                  "Spirit of the Living God"

Call to Worship             Stephanie Strube

1 Peter 3:13-22 (CEB)

Who will harm you if you are zealous for good? But happy are you, even if you suffer because of righteousness! Don’t be terrified or upset by them. Instead, regard Christ as holy in your hearts. Whenever anyone asks you to speak of your hope, be ready to defend it. Yet do this with respectful humility, maintaining a good conscience. Act in this way so that those who malign your good lifestyle in Christ may be ashamed when they slander you. It is better to suffer for doing good (if this could possibly be God’s will) than for doing evil.

Christ himself suffered on account of sins, once for all, the righteous one on behalf of the unrighteous. He did this in order to bring you into the presence of God. Christ was put to death as a human, but made alive by the Spirit. And it was by the Spirit that he went to preach to the spirits in prison. In the past, these spirits were disobedient—when God patiently waited during the time of Noah. Noah built an ark in which a few (that is, eight) lives were rescued through water. Baptism is like that. It saves you now—not because it removes dirt from your body but because it is the mark of a good conscience toward God. Your salvation comes through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is at God’s right side. Now that he has gone into heaven, he rules over all angels, authorities, and powers.


Responsive Reading

Come, Holy Spirit, empower us with your presence

That would enable us to do a mighty work.

Come, Holy Spirit, comfort us in our times of sadness

That would transform us into a compassionate people.

Come, Holy Spirit, help us with our needs

That we are able to live abundant lives that have meaning.

Come, Holy Spirit, love us beyond measure

That we would extend our love to others, and glorify you in the process.

Come, Holy Spirit, unite us as we rejoice together

In celebration of lives transformed by your gentle healing touch.

Prayer and Praise
Silent Prayer
The Lord's Prayer

Hymn                         "I Sing the Almighty 
                                            Power of God"

Dedication of
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                             Ann Johnson

Doxology

Special Music                          Jared Tyler

Scripture                                        Pastor

John 14:15-21 (CEB)

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments. I will ask the Father, and he will send another Companion, who will be with you forever. This Companion is the Spirit of Truth, whom the world can’t receive because it neither sees him nor recognizes him. You know him, because he lives with you and will be with you.

“I won’t leave you as orphans. I will come to you. Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Because I live, you will live too. On that day you will know that I am in my Father, you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commandments and keeps them loves me. Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and reveal myself to them.”


Sermon                                           Pastor
               We Believe in the Holy Spirit

Hymn                   "Rise Up, O Men of God"

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 am   Gathering & Prayer Time
10:00 am   Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 am   Worship Service
  
              Summer Focus Camp
Summer Focus Camp will be held at the Luthersville City Hall Complex again this summer.  The dates are June 10 through July 31 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.  The camp will  include writing/language arts fundamentals, math fundamentals, arts and crafts, field trips, and tennis and basketball fundamentals.  Breakfast and lunch will be served each day of camp. Early registration will be held on May 24. The early registration price is $30 per child and includes the price of a t-shirt. After May 24, the registration fee, which includes the price of a t-shirt, will be $35. Volunteers are needed to assist students in enrichment skills, sports fundamentals, and citizenship skills.  For information, please contact Mrs Beverly Ball (770-486-8930)  or Rev. Roderick Freeman (404-503-7409).
    
                UMW Event for All
UMW will have an out-to-eat night on June 18 at 6:30.  This event will be held at the Woodyard Grill.  Everyone is invited!!!
   
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             Field of Dreams Festival
The church will have a booth at the Field of Dreams Festival on June 7.  We will be selling baked goods.  Last year we sold some homemade frozen meals, and they were popular.  UMW will be selling RADA knives.  We need volunteers to be at the booth from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  Please get with Anne or Sandy if you can help.
     
                Pathways Career Fair
Pathways Center, a premier behavioral healthcare company in the west central Georgia area, will host a career fair on Friday, May 30, at their Greenville location. The address is 756 Woodbury Road.  The career fair will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.  If you have a desire and compassion to work in the behavioral healthcare field for a company focused on helping and serving others, please come by Friday, May 30, beginning at 9 a.m.

    May Birthdays and Anniversaries
May 20      Stephanie Strube
May 22      Lisa Ferrell
May 28      Louise Nelson
May 28      Chuck Kilcrease
   

Looking Ahead ...                                     

May 28

June 7

June 15
June 18
6:30p

9a-3p


6:30p
Administrative Council
Field of Dreams Festival
Father's Day
UMW out-to-eat night at Woodyard Grill
   
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May 18, 2014
   

Celebration of Heritage Sunday
Fifth Sunday in Easter


Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
 
Prelude                                 Sandy Wood

Welcome and 
Announcements                            Pastor

Opening Prayer                    Brian Ferrell

Hymn                                   "The Church's 
                                        One Foundation"

Call to Worship                     Brian Ferrell

1 Peter 2:2-10 (CEB)

Instead, like a newborn baby, desire the pure milk of the word. Nourished by it, you will grow into salvation, since you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Now you are coming to him as to a living stone. Even though this stone was rejected by humans, from God’s perspective it is chosen, valuable. You yourselves are being built like living stones into a spiritual temple. You are being made into a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Thus it is written in scripture, Look! I am laying a cornerstone in Zion, chosen, valuable. The person who believes in him will never be shamed." So God honors you who believe. For those who refuse to believe, though, the stone the builders tossed aside has become the capstone. This is a stone that makes people stumble and a rock that makes them fall. Because they refuse to believe in the word, they stumble. Indeed, this is the end to which they were appointed. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people who are God’s own possession. You have become this people so that you may speak of the wonderful acts of the one who called you out of darkness into his amazing light. Once you weren’t a people, but now you are God’s people. Once you hadn’t received mercy, but now you have received mercy.


Affirmation of Faith            Nicene Creed
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Gloria Patri

Prayer Time
The Lord's Prayer

Hymn                "How Firm a Foundation"

Dedication of 
Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Hymn              "Christ Is the World's Light"

Scripture                                         Pastor

John 14:1-14 (CEB)

“Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. My Father’s house has room to spare. If that weren’t the case, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? When I go to prepare a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me so that where I am you will be too. You know the way to the place I’m going.”

Thomas asked, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going. How can we know the way?”

Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you have really known me, you will also know the Father. From now on you know him and have seen him.”

Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father; that will be enough for us.”

Jesus replied, “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been with you all this time? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I have spoken to you I don’t speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me does his works. Trust me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or at least believe on account of the works themselves. I assure you that whoever believes in me will do the works that I do. They will do even greater works than these because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father can be glorified in the Son. When you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it.


Sermon                                          Pastor
                         Remember

Hymn                                    "Let There Be
                                           Peace on Earth"

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 am   Gathering & Prayer Time
10:00 am   Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 am   Worship Service
  
       Widow's Mites and Brass Rings
Leon Hammond, age 88, grew up in Lone Oak and in this church.  He has been a frequent visitor and keeps in touch with the church family.  He has obtained some widow's mites, mentioned twice in the Bible by Jesus, and is giving one to Allen-Lee.  He also has some brass rings that were dug up in Jerusalem that he is donating.  Roz Edmondson has brought them today and they will be placed in the glass cases in the foyer.
  
          Keep Meriwether Beautiful
There has been quite a few articles in the paper about trash on our highways.  As a result of discussion at a recent Board of Commissioners' meeting, Jane Fryer, with the Industrial Development Authority, was asked to spearhead an initiative to clean up and "Keep Meriwether Beautiful."  This is even more important as we become more strategic about our tourism opportunities and continued economic development.  On May 20 at 10 a.m., a speaker from Troup County's "Keep Troup Beautiful" program will be a guest of our county, and you are invited to hear aobut what they are doing in Troup and how they have engaged the community.
  
              Summer Focus Camp
Summer Focus Camp will be held at the Luthersville City Hall Complex again this summer.  The dates are June 10 through July 31 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.  The camp will  include writing/language arts fundamentals, math fundamentals, arts and crafts, field trips, and tennis and basketball fundamentals.  Breakfast and lunch will be served each day of camp.  Early registration will be held on May 24.  The early registration price is $30 per child and includes the price of a t-shirt.  After May 24, the registration fee, which includes the price of a t-shirt, will be $35.  Volunteers are needed to assist students in enrichment skills, sports fundamentals, and citizenship skills.  For information, please contact Mrs Beverly Ball (770-486-8930)  or Rev. Roderick Freeman (404-503-7409).
    
    May Birthdays and Anniversaries
May 20      Stephanie Strube
May 22      Lisa Ferrell
May 28      Louise Nelson
May 28      Chuck Kilcrease
   
Looking Ahead ...                            
May 21
May 28

June   7

June 15
6:30p
6:30p

9a-3p
UMW at church
Administrative council
Field of Dreams
Festival
Father's Day
 
                  History of Allen-Lee
                         Celebration of Heritage

When a new building was completed in 1939, the name of the church, established in 1844 as Prospect Methodist Church, was changed to Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church to honor two of its illustrious members, Dr. Young J. Allen and Dr. J. W. Lee.

Dr. Young John Allen, born in Burke County on January 3, 1836, was reared by an aunt, Nancy (Wooten) Hutchins, near Lone Oak.  In 1851, during a sermon by Rev. John W. Yarbrough, first pastor at old Prospect, Dr. Allen was so deeply convicted of sin and  the need of salvation that he jumped from the window and fled into the woods.  Returning to the church he was converted, and in 1859, sailed to China as a missionary and teacher.  Bishop Warren A. Candler, in his book, Young J. Allen - The Man Who Seeded China, said, "His great work opened the way for the Gospel in China, and made easier the task of every missionary in that vast empire."  Dr. Allen died in 1907.

Dr. James Wideman Lee, native of Lone Oak, was outstanding in the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church.  He later became a renowned minister in a leading church in St. Louis, Missouri, and was influential in founding the Barnes Hospital there.  His uncle, William Owen Lee, gave the land for the church.
  
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May 11, 2014
   

Happy Mother's Day
Fourth Sunday of Easter


Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
 
Prelude                                 Sandy Wood

Welcome and
Announcements                             Pastor

Opening Prayer                     Brian Ferrell

Hymn                                "All Creatures of 
                                       Our God and King"

Call to Worship                     Ann Johnson
Psalm 23 (CEB)

The Lord is my shepherd.
    I lack nothing.
He lets me rest in grassy meadows;
    he leads me to restful waters;
        
He guides me in proper paths
    for the sake of his good name.

Even when I walk through the darkest valley,
    I fear no danger because you are with me.
Your rod and your staff--
    they protect me.

You set a table for me
    right in front of my enemies.
You bathe my head in oil;
    my cup is so full it spills over!

Yes, goodness and faithful love
    will pursue me all the days of my life,
    and I will live in the Lord’s house
    as long as I live.
Hymn                              "She Leadeth Me, 
                                    O Blessed Thought"


Responsive Reading

Mothers come in many different forms, and today we celebrate them all!
Thank God for mothers!


Everyone here is either a son or a daughter.
Thank God for my mother!

For those women who have joined God in Heaven and whom we miss dearly here on earth,
Thank God for the mothers of the past.

For every woman who is working day and night to raise her children right now,
Thank God for the mothers of today.

For all the women who are expecting, but aren't quite mothers yet,
Thank God for the soon-to-be mothers.

For the women who took in others' children through adoption or foster care,
Thank God for the mothers' full hearts.

For those women who have lost a child to death and must carry on,
Thank God for the mothers who are so strong.

For all the women who have desperately wanted to have children of their own, but chose instead to mother everyone else,
Thank God for the mothers in spirit.

We thank you, Lord, for the women who have influenced our lives in so many ways.  We pray that we will honor them in everything we do.  Amen.

Prayer Time

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in heaven, help us to honor your name.  Come and set up your kingdom, so that everyone on earth will obey you, as you are obeyed in heaven.  Give us our food for today.  Forgive us for doing wrong, as we forgive others.  Keep us from being tempted and protect us from evil.

Hymn                    "Faith of Our Mothers"

Dedication of 
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                              Sandy Wood

Doxology

Scripture                                       Pastor

Luke 2:39-52 (CEB)

When Mary and Joseph had completed everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown, Nazareth in Galilee.  The child grew up and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor was on him. Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to their custom. After the festival was over, they were returning home, but the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn't know it. Supposing that he was among their band of travelers, they journeyed on for a full day while looking for him among their family and friends. When they didn't find Jesus, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple. He was sitting among the teachers, listening to them and putting questions to them. Everyone who heard him was amazed by his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were shocked. His mother said, "Child, why have you treated us like this? Listen! Your father and I have been worried. We've been looking for you!" Jesus replied, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father's house?" But they didn't understand what he said to them. Jesus went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. His mother cherished every word in her heart. Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people. 

Sermon                                         Pastor
             The Motherhood of God

Hymn              "Honor Christian Mothers"

Benediction
   
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Special Hymns for 
Mother's Day

All Creatures of Our God and King
(Revised)

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing,
O praise ye!  Alleluia!
O brother sun with golden beam,
O sister moon with silver gleam!
O praise ye!  O praise ye!
Alleluia!  Alleluia!
Alleluia!

Dear mother earth, who day by day
Unfold your blessings on our way,
O praise her!  Alleluia!
The flowers and fruits that in thee grow,
Let them God's glory show!
O praise her!  O praise her!
Alleluia!  Alleluia!
Alleluia!

Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship her in humbleness,
O praise her!  Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son!
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
O praise ye!  O praise ye!
Alleluia!  Alleluia!
Alleluia!


                    She Leadeth Me

She leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

Refrain
She leadeth me, she leadeth me,
By her own hand she leadeth me;
Her faithful follower I would be
For by her hand she leadeth me.

Lord, I would place my hand in thine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.

(Refrain)

And when my task on earth is done,
When, by thy grace, the victory's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me.

(Refrain)

              Faith of Our Mothers

Faith of our mothers, living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word!
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee 'til death!

Faith of our mothers, we will strive
to win all nations unto the,
And through the truth that comes from God,
Mankind shall then be truly free.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee 'til death!


Faith of our mothers, we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife;
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee 'til death!


            Honor Christian Mothers

Honor Christian mothers, instruments of God,
Raising faithful families, worshiping the Lord,
Following His commandments, showing us the way:
Love and faith and kindness; teaching us to pray.

Refrain
Honor Christian mothers, instruments of God,
Raising faithful families, worshiping the Lord.

"Let it be ..." say mothers, trusting to obey.
Finding strength and courage, grace for every day!
Challenges surround us, but we will not fear.
God's love will sustain us; help, our cross, to bear.

(Refrain)

God be with our mothers, who have gone before,
Certain of His promise:  life forevermore.
In His many mansions, love again we'll share;
He will take away all sorrow, wipe away each tear.

(Refrain)

Honor Christian mothers, heaven's gift of love.
Join with them in service, to the Lord above.
Follow their example:  Let your light so shine ...
All will see your goodness, praise the One divine!

(Refrain)

Onward, still ye mothers, tho' the time will come;
Sons will leave their parents, daughters will leave their homes.
We'll remain united, mother's legacy;
One in love and faithfulness, one in charity.

(Refrain)
   
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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 am   Gathering & Prayer Time
10:00 am   Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 am   Worship Service
  

       Widow's Mites and Brass Rings
Leon Hammond, age 88, grew up in Lone Oak and in this church.  He has been a frequent visitor and keeps in touch with the church family.  He has obtained some widow's mites, mentioned twice in the Bible by Jesus, and is giving one to Allen-Lee.  He also has some brass rings that were dug up in Jerusalem that he is donating.  Roz Edmondson has brought them today and they will be placed in the glass cases in the foyer.
  
             Keep Meriwether Beautiful
There has been quite a few articles in the paper about trash on our highways.  As a result of discussion at a recent Board of Commissioners' meeting, Jane Fryer, with the Industrial Development Authority, was asked to spearhead an initiative to clean up and "Keep Meriwether Beautiful."  This is even more important as we become more strategic about our tourism opportunities and continued economic development.  On May 20 at 10 a.m., a speaker from Troup County's "Keep Troup Beautiful" program will be a guest of our county, and you are invited to hear aobut what they are doing in Troup and how they have engaged the community.

    May Birthdays and Anniversaries
May 11      Nancy Lee
May 12      Victoria Bartlett
May 13      David Strube
May 16      Tim Daniel
May 16      Sheila Simpson
May 20      Stephanie Strube
May 22      Lisa Ferrell
May 28      Louise Nelson
May 28      Chuck Kilcrease
   
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                    Building MeetingA meeting to talk about the expansion/ handicapped accessibility plan prepared by Jeremy Sommer will be held at the church on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Tom Crymes, builder and Methodist layman, has offered some insights (and potential costs) for this project. He will be at the meeting and can probably answer questions we might have.  We are not planning to vote on anything Wednesday. Gail will have information on what steps we have to take with the District and Conference before moving forward.
  
      Luthersville UMC Annual BBQ
Luthersville United Methodist Church will hold its annual barbecue on May 17.  This is the second year for the annual fundraiser.  Hours for the event will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., according to Wayne Sutton, the church's pastor.  Pre-orders for one pound containers of barbecue - at $9 each - and one pint containers of Brunswick stew - at $4.50 - will be taken through May 9.  Eat-in and take-out plates will be available on May 17.  Adult plates will be $9, and children's plates will be $5.  Plates will include barbecue, Brunswick stew, cole slaw, pickles, loaf bread and tea.  Homemade desserts will be available for purchase.  Bulk containers of barbecue and stew can also be purchased on the day of the fundraiser.  "All proceeds go to local missions," Sutton said.  To pre-order, contact Tommy Adams at 770-927-6736 or tomadams39@charter.net or Sutton at 770-851-3679 or navav62@earthlink.net.
  

Looking Ahead ...                            

May 14
May 28
June   7
June 15
6:30p
6:30p
9a-3p
Bldg meeting
Admin Council
Field of Dreams
Father's Day

May 4, 2014
     

Celebration of Unity
Third Sunday of Easter


Rev. Chad Hill, Pastor
Ann Johnson, Music Director
   
Prelude                                 Sandy Wood

Welcome and
Announcements                             Pastor

Opening Prayer              Winston Skinner

Call to Worship                    Lynn Skinner

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 (CEB) 

I love the LORD because he hears my requests for mercy. I'll call out to him as long as I live, because he listens closely to me. Death's ropes bound me; the distress of the grave found me— I came face-to-face with trouble and grief. So I called on the LORD's name: "LORD, please save me!"

What can I give back to the LORD for all the good things he has done for me? I'll lift up the cup of salvation. I'll call on the LORD's name. I'll keep the promises I made to the LORD in the presence of all God's people. The death of the LORD's faithful is a costly loss in his eyes. 

Oh yes, LORD, I am definitely your servant! I am your servant and the son of your female servant— you've freed me from my chains. So I'll offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to you, and I'll call on the LORD's name. I'll keep the promises I made to the LORD in the presence of all God's people, in the courtyards of the LORD's house, which is in the center of Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!

Hymn                                 "Christ Is Alive"


Responsive Reading
(Based on words of Chief Seattle)

Every part of this earth is sacred.

Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clearing and humming insect is holy.

The rocky crest, the meadow, the beasts and all the people, all belong to the same family.  Teach your children that the earth is our mother.

Whatever befalls the earth befalls the children of the earth.  We are part of the earth, and the earth is a part of us.

The rivers are our brothers, they quench our thirst.

The perfumed flowers are our sisters, their scent fills the precious air, for all of us share the same breath.

The wind that gave our grandparents breath also receives their last sigh.

The same wind gave our children the spirit of life.

This we know, the earth does not belong to us.

We belong to the earth.

This we know, all things are connected.

Like the blood which unites one family, all things are connected.

Our God is the same God, whose compassion is equal for all.

For we did not weave the web of life; we are merely a strand in it.

Whatever we do to the web of life, we do to ourselves.

Let us give thanks for the web of life and the circle that connects us.  Thanks be to God, the God of all!  Amen.

Gloria Patri

Prayer Time
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Hymn                               "Open My Eyes, 
                                         that I May See"

Dedication of
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                            Sandy Wood

Doxology

Hymn               "Because Thou Hast Said"

Scripture                                       Pastor

Luke 24:13-35 (CEB)

On that same day, two disciples were traveling to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking to each other about everything that had happened. While they were discussing these things, Jesus himself arrived and joined them on their journey. They were prevented from recognizing him.

He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk along?” They stopped, their faces downcast.

The one named Cleopas replied, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who is unaware of the things that have taken place there over the last few days?”

He said to them, “What things?”

They said to him, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth. Because of his powerful deeds and words, he was recognized by God and all the people as a prophet. But our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him. We had hoped he was the one who would redeem Israel. All these things happened three days ago. But there’s more: Some women from our group have left us stunned. They went to the tomb early this morning and didn’t find his body. They came to us saying that they had even seen a vision of angels who told them he is alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women said. They didn’t see him.”

Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! Your dull minds keep you from believing all that the prophets talked about. Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then he interpreted for them the things written about himself in all the scriptures, starting with Moses and going through all the Prophets.

When they came to Emmaus, he acted as if he was going on ahead. But they urged him, saying, “Stay with us. It’s nearly evening, and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. After he took his seat at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight. They said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts on fire when he spoke to us along the road and when he explained the scriptures for us?”

They got up right then and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying to each other, “The Lord really has risen! He appeared to Simon!” Then the two disciples described what had happened along the road and how Jesus was made known to them as he broke the bread.
Sermon                                            Pastor
                    On the Road Again

Celebration of the Body and Blood
that unite us as one.

Hymn                               "Abide with Me"

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.
  
      Luthersville UMC Annual BBQ
Luthersville United Methodist Church will hold its annual barbecue on May 17.  This is the second year for the annual fundraiser.  Hours for the event will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., according to Wayne Sutton, the church's pastor.  Pre-orders for one pound containers of barbecue - at $9 each - and one pint containers of Brunswick stew - at $4.50 - will be taken through May 9.  Eat-in and take-out plates will be available on May 17.  Adult plates will be $9, and children's plates will be $5.  Plates will include barbecue, Brunswick stew, cole slaw, pickles, loaf bread and tea.  Homemade desserts will be available for purchase.  Bulk containers of barbecue and stew can also be purchased on the day of the fundraiser.  "All proceeds go to local missions," Sutton said.  To pre-order, contact Tommy Adams at 770-927-6736 or tomadams39@charter.net or Sutton at 770-851-3679 or navav62@earthlink.net.

Looking Ahead ...                                        
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May 11
May 28

June 7

June 15




6:30pm

9a-3p


Teacher Appreciation Day at Unity
Mother's Day
Administrative Council meeting
Field of Dreams festival
Father's Day

                   Weekly Schedule
  9:45 am   Gathering & Prayer Time
10:00 am   Adult & Youth Sunday School
11:00 am   Worship Service
  
              Cleaning Bucket Drive
Peachtree City UMC will conduct its annual cleaning bucket drive this summer from June 10 until July 12.  They are inviting other churches from the LaGrange District to participate.  Along with buckets, they will be collecting UMCOR relief supply kits, such as health kits, layettte kits, and school kits.  We can donate any of the UMCOR kits or just the buckets, or any combination thereof.  

To ease the logistical problems, Peachtree City UMC volunteers will deliver the empty buckets to participating churches and pick up the full buckets at the end of the drive.  Each bucket costs $2.  If we want to participate, we have to submit an order form and payment by June 1.  The approximate cost for the cleaning buckets is $55.  For more information, visit UMCOR relief supplies.
    May Birthdays and Anniversaries
May 03      Richard Adams
May 05      Dave and Lynda Howard
May 11      Nancy Lee
May 12      Victoria Bartlett
May 13      David Strube
May 16      Tim Daniel
May 16      Sheila Simpson
May 20      Stephanie Strube
May 22      Lisa Ferrell
May 28      Louise Nelson
May 28      Chuck Kilcrease
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