September 28, 2014
Sixteenth Sunday after PentecostRev. Chad Hill, Pastor Ann Johnson, Music Director Prelude Ann Johnson
Welcome and Announcements Pastor Opening Prayer Winston Skinner Call to Worship Lynn Skinner Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 (CEB) Listen, my people, to my teaching; tilt your ears toward the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a proverb. I’ll declare riddles from days long gone-- ones that we’ve heard and learned about, ones that our ancestors told us. We won’t hide them from their descendants; we’ll tell the next generation all about the praise due the Lord and his strength-- the wondrous works God has done. But God performed wonders in their ancestors’ presence-- in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan. God split the sea and led them through, making the waters stand up like a wall. God led them with the cloud by day; by the lightning all through the night. God split rocks open in the wilderness, gave them plenty to drink-- as if from the deep itself! God made streams flow from the rock, made water run like rivers. Hymn Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross Affirmation of Faith The Nicene Creed Glory Be to the Father Prayer and Praise Time Hymn Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Dedication of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Doxology Hymn He Touched Me Scripture Pastor Matthew 21:23-32 (CEB) When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and elders of the people came to him as he was teaching. They asked, “What kind of authority do you have for doing these things? Who gave you this authority?” Jesus replied, “I have a question for you. If you tell me the answer, I’ll tell you what kind of authority I have to do these things. Where did John get his authority to baptize? Did he get it from heaven or from humans?” They argued among themselves, “If we say ‘from heaven,’ he’ll say to us, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ But we can’t say ‘from humans’ because we’re afraid of the crowd, since everyone thinks John was a prophet.” Then they replied, “We don’t know.” Jesus also said to them, “Neither will I tell you what kind of authority I have to do these things. “What do you think? A man had two sons. Now he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ “‘No, I don’t want to,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went. “The father said the same thing to the other son, who replied, ‘Yes, sir.’ But he didn’t go. “Which one of these two did his father’s will?” They said, “The first one.” Jesus said to them, “I assure you that tax collectors and prostitutes are entering God’s kingdom ahead of you. For John came to you on the righteous road, and you didn’t believe him. But tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. Yet even after you saw this, you didn’t change your hearts and lives and you didn’t believe him." Sermon Pastor Meet Them Where They Are Hymn Close to Thee Benediction |
The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, The Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen 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 Warm and Fuzzy Drive
MASK is sponsoring its Warm and Fuzzy Drive this year. It is a drive to collect winter clothes, mittens, gloves, coats, and jackets as well as blankets to be given to those in need of such supplies. Distribution of collected items will occur in October, but the collection of items is going on now. Belk Charity Day
Tickets for Belk Charity Sale are now available. Charity Sale will be November 8 from 6 - 10 a.m. This is a fun event. Ticket holders get extra savings, and you get the $5 ticket price back on your first purchase. Winston has tickets - either to purchase or in packets to sell. All money from the ticket sales will go to Allen-Lee's building fund. Operation Christmas Child
The ongoing collection of items for Operation Christmas Child boxes continues. The great variety of donations so far have filled seven boxes. Items that are still needed include hard candies, note pads, combs, and brushes. We have until mid-November to get boxes ready to send. September Birthdays and Anniversaries
Sept. 01 Austin Shelton Sept. 08 Jack Parker Sept. 08 Winston and Lynn Skinner Sept. 20 Craig Simpson Sept. 20 Adam and Jessica Montgomery Wargo's Pumpkin Patch
Corey and Monica Wargofcak are opening Wargo's Pumpkin Patch at their home, 2041 Lone Oak Road, Highway 54. They will be selling home grown pumpkins for donations to Rockridge Baptist Assembly in Franklin. There will also be crafts - including fall and Christmas decorations, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and, possibly, barbecue. The pumpkin patch will be open each Saturday in October from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
September 21, 2014
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Apostles' Creed 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, died, and was buried;* the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father Almighty. from thence he shall come again 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. 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 Offerings
Warm and Fuzzy Drive MASK is sponsoring its Warm and Fuzzy Drive this year. It is a drive to collect winter clothes, mittens, gloves, coats, and jackets as well as blankets to be given to those in need of such supplies. Distribution of collected items will occur in October, but the collection of items is going on now. Real People Read Day
Unity Elementary is looking for people to volunteer and read to our students on Real People Read Day. Real People Read will be Wednesday, September 24, starting at 8:30. You can read the students a book from home or the school can cupply you with a book from the library. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erika White at the school at 770-927-6488 or email her at erika.white@mcssga.org. Belk Charity Day
Tickets for Belk Charity Sale are now available. Charity Sale will be November 8 from 6 - 10 a.m. This is a fun event. Ticket holders get extra savings, and you get the $5 ticket price back on your first purchase. Winston has tickets - either to purchase or in packets to sell. All money from the ticket sales will go to Allen-Lee's building fund. Operation Christmas Child
The ongoing collection of items for Operation Christmas Child boxes continues. The great variety of donations so far have filled seven boxes. Items that are still needed include hard candies, note pads, combs, and brushes. We have until mid-November to get boxes ready to send. Looking Ahead
September 24 at 6:30 p.m. United Methodist Women Church fellowship hall September 24 Real People Read event Unity Elementary School September 30 at 7:30 p.m. Charge Conference Clark Chapel UMC, Luthersville October 15 at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting October 31 at 5:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat September Birthdays and Anniversaries
Sept. 01 Austin Shelton Sept. 08 Jack Parker Sept. 08 Winston and Lynn Skinner Sept. 20 Craig Simpson Sept. 20 Adam and Jessica Montgomery A Brief History of Allen-Lee UMC
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 Methodist Church to honor two of its illustrious members: Dr. Young J. Allen and Dr. J. W. Lee. Dr. Young Allen (1836-1907) experienced a dramatic conversion at this church in 1851, and in 1859 he sailed to China as a missionary and teacher. Dr. James Wideman Lee, a native of Lone Oak, was outstanding in the North Georgia Conference and became a renowned minister in St. Louis, MO, helping establish the Barnes Hospital there. His uncle, William Owen Lee, gave the land for this church. |
September 14, 2014
Fourteenth Sunday after PentecostRev. Chad Hill, Pastor Ann Johnson, Music Director Prelude Ann Johnson
Welcome and Announcements Pastor Opening Prayer Jeanne Carter Call to Worship Stephanie Strube Exodus 15:1-18 (CEB) I will sing to the Lord, for an overflowing victory! Horse and rider he threw into the sea! The Lord is my strength and my power; he has become my salvation. This is my God, whom I will praise, the God of my ancestors, whom I will acclaim. The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name. Pharaoh’s chariots and his army he hurled into the sea; his elite captains were sunk in the Reed Sea. The deep sea covered them; they sank into the deep waters like a stone. Your strong hand, Lord, is dominant in power; your strong hand, Lord, shatters the enemy! With your great surge you overthrow your opponents; you send out your hot anger; it burns them up like straw. With the breath of your nostrils the waters swelled up, the floods surged up in a great wave; the deep waters foamed in the depths of the sea. The enemy said, "I’ll pursue, I’ll overtake, I’ll divide the spoils of war. I’ll be overfilled with them. I’ll draw my sword; my hand will destroy them." You blew with your wind; the sea covered over them. They sank like lead in the towering waters. Who is like you among the gods, Lord? Who is like you, foremost in holiness, worthy of highest praise, doing awesome deeds? You raised your strong hand; earth swallowed them up. With your great loyalty you led the people you rescued; with your power you guided them to your sanctuary. The peoples heard, they shook in terror; horror grabbed hold of Philistia’s inhabitants. Then Edom’s tribal chiefs were terrified; panic grabbed hold of Moab’s rulers; all of Canaan’s inhabitants melted in fear. Terror and fear came over them; because of your great power, they were as still as a stone until your people, Lord, passed by, until the people you made your own passed by. You brought them in and planted them on your own mountain, the place, Lord, that you made your home, the sanctuary, Lord, that your hand created. The Lord will rule forever and always. Hymn O, How I Love Jesus Affirmation of Faith The Nicene Creed Glory Be to the Father Prayer and Praise Time Hymn Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Dedication of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Ann Johnson Doxology Special Music Jeanne Carter Winston Skinner Scripture Pastor Romans 14:1-12 (CEB) Welcome the person who is weak in faith—but not in order to argue about differences of opinion. One person believes in eating everything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Those who eat must not look down on the ones who don’t, and the ones who don’t eat must not judge the ones who do, because God has accepted them. Who are you to judge someone else’s servants? They stand or fall before their own Lord (and they will stand, because the Lord has the power to make them stand). One person considers some days to be more sacred than others, while another person considers all days to be the same. Each person must have their own convictions. Someone who thinks that a day is sacred, thinks that way for the Lord. Those who eat, eat for the Lord, because they thank God. And those who don’t eat, don’t eat for the Lord, and they thank the Lord too. We don’t live for ourselves and we don’t die for ourselves. If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God. This is why Christ died and lived: so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. But why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you look down on your brother or sister? We all will stand in front of the judgment seat of God. Because it is written, As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me, and every tongue will give praise to God. So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Sermon Pastor Christian Love Hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Benediction 
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The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, The Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen 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 Special Events
Looking Ahead
September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Administrative Council September 20 at 9 a.m. Cleaning day at the community building September 21 at 11 a.m. Homecoming 2014 September 30 at 7:30 p.m. Charge Conference Clark Chapel UMC, Luthersville October 15 at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting October 31 at 5:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat Real People Read Day
Unity Elementary is looking for people to volunteer and read to our students on Real People Read Day. Real People Read will be Wednesday, September 24, starting at 8:30. You can read the students a book from home or the school can cupply you with a book from the library. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erika White at the school at 770-927-6488 or email her at erika.white@mcssga.org. Warm and Fuzzy Drive
MASK is sponsoring its Warm and Fuzzy Drive this year. It is a drive to collect winter clothes, mittens, gloves, coats, and jackets as well as blankets to be given to those in need of such supplies. Distribution of collected items will occur in October, but the collection of items is going on now. Belk Charity Day
Tickets for Belk Charity Sale are now available. Charity Sale will be November 8 from 6 - 10 a.m. This is a fun event. Ticket holders get extra savings, and you get the $5 ticket price back on your first purchase. Winston has tickets - either to purchase or in packets to sell. All money from the ticket sales will go to Allen-Lee's building fund. Offerings
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September 7, 2014
Thirteenth Sunday after PentecostRev. Chad Hill, Pastor Ann Johnson, Music Director Prelude Ann Johnson
Welcome and Announcements Pastor Opening Prayer Winston Skinner Call to Worship Nancy Lee Psalm 149 (CEB) Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful! Let Israel celebrate its maker; let Zion’s children rejoice in their king! Let them praise God’s name with dance; let them sing God’s praise with the drum and lyre! Because the Lord is pleased with his people, God will beautify the poor with saving help. Let the faithful celebrate with glory; let them shout for joy on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, to get revenge against the nations and punishment on the peoples, binding their rulers in chains and their officials in iron shackles, achieving the justice written against them. That will be an honor for all God’s faithful people. Praise the Lord! Hymn Near to the Heart of God Affirmation of Faith The Nicene Creed Glory Be to the Father Prayer and Praise Time Hymn There Is a Balm in Gilead Dedication of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Ann Johnson Doxology Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness Scripture Pastor Matthew 18:15-35 (CEB) “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and correct them when you are alone together. If they listen to you, then you’ve won over your brother or sister. But if they won’t listen, take with you one or two others so that every word may be established by the mouth of two or three witnesses. But if they still won’t pay attention, report it to the church. If they won’t pay attention even to the church, treat them as you would a Gentile and tax collector. I assure you that whatever you fasten on earth will be fastened in heaven. And whatever you loosen on earth will be loosened in heaven. Again I assure you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, then my Father who is in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I’m there with them.” Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, how many times should I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Should I forgive as many as seven times?” Jesus said, “Not just seven times, but rather as many as seventy-seven times. Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle accounts, they brought to him a servant who owed him ten thousand bags of gold. Because the servant didn’t have enough to pay it back, the master ordered that he should be sold, along with his wife and children and everything he had, and that the proceeds should be used as payment. But the servant fell down, kneeled before him, and said, ‘Please, be patient with me, and I’ll pay you back.’ The master had compassion on that servant, released him, and forgave the loan. “When that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him one hundred coins. He grabbed him around the throat and said, ‘Pay me back what you owe me.’ “Then his fellow servant fell down and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I’ll pay you back.’ But he refused. Instead, he threw him into prison until he paid back his debt. “When his fellow servants saw what happened, they were deeply offended. They came and told their master all that happened. His master called the first servant and said, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you appealed to me. Shouldn’t you also have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ His master was furious and handed him over to the guard responsible for punishing prisoners, until he had paid the whole debt. “My heavenly Father will also do the same to you if you don’t forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Sermon Pastor Forgiveness Holy Communion Hymn Freely, Freely Benediction Flowers
The flowers this morning are from Eric and Celia Goodyear. They were married at Allen-Lee on Saturday. Regular Church Conference
This year's Charge Conference will be at Clark Chapel UMC. We will have the Conference together with Clark and Luthersville. Chad has all the forms that need to be completed. Anyone who needs a form, please see Chad after church. PPR Committee
There will be a PPR committee meeting after church TODAY. This meeting will be to go over our covenant-building plan. This is where we sit down and discuss the pastoral review surveys and our future goals in ministry. Belk Charity Day
Tickets for Belk Charity Sale are now available. Charity Sale will be November 8 from 6 - 10 a.m. This is a fun event. Ticket holders get extra savings, and you get the $5 ticket price back on your first purchase. Winston has tickets - either to purchase or in packets to sell. All money from the ticket sales will go to Allen-Lee's building fund. |
The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, The Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen Service of Holy Communion
Come to the Lord's Table, all you who love him. Come to the Lord's Table, confess your sin. Come to the Lord's Table, be at peace. Confession of Sin We have not believe you or trusted in your power. Lord, help our unbelief. We have stained our souls by our action and inaction. Cleanse us, Lord. We are broken by disease, bruised by the sins of others, weakened and unable to repair ourselves. Heal us, Lord. We ignore your call to center our lives in you, and so are deaf to the hopes and cries of the poor, the sick, the needy, and the earth. Ground us, Lord! When we confess our sinful ways, God abundantly pardons. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are all forgiven. Glory to god! By one Spirit we are all baptized into the one body. Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up our common life. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be always with you! And also with you. Blessing of the Elements Let us now proclaim the mysteries of our faith. Christ has come among us. Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ abides with us. Christ will come again. Pour out your Spirit on us, Pour out your Spirit on us. Pour out your Spirit on these gifts, Pour out your Spirit on these gifts. Make these gifts the body and blood of Christ; Make us, through them, Christ's body alive in the world. Sharing of the Elements 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 September Birthdays and Anniversaries
Sept. 01 Austin Shelton Sept. 08 Jack Parker Sept. 08 Winston and Lynn Skinner Sept. 20 Craig Simpson Sept. 20 Adam and Jessica Montgomery Looking Ahead
September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Administrative Council September 21 at 11 a.m. Homecoming 2014 September 30 at 7:30 p.m. Charge Conference Clark Chapel UMC, Luthersville Real People Read Day
Unity Elementary is looking for people to volunteer and read to our students on Real People Read Day. Real People Read will be Wednesday, September 24, starting at 8:30. You can read the students a book from home or the school can cupply you with a book from the library. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erika White at the school at 770-927-6488 or email her at erika.white@mcssga.org. Warm and Fuzzy Drive
MASK is sponsoring its Warm and Fuzzy Drive this year. It is a drive to collect winter clothes, mittens, gloves, coats, and jackets as well as blankets to be given to those in need of such supplies. Distribution of collected items will occur in October, but the collection of items is going on now. Operation Christmas Child
The ongoing collection of items for Operation Christmas Child boxes continues. The great variety of donations so far have filled seven boxes. Items that are still needed include hard candies, note pads, combs, and brushes. We have until mid-November to get boxes ready to send. |