Confirmation Sunday May 7, 2017 Reverend Rodney Whitfield

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Vacation Bible School – Hero Central! June 19-23 ... Bible heroes and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic
FREE Yoga Tuesdays Yoga not only helps reduce stress, it can increase strength, improve balance and flexibility, and improve overall quality of life. We are offering a free yoga class here at 6:30 pm on Tuesday evenings in the month of May. No previous experience necessary. Everyone is welcome.

Spiritual Gifts Class May 19-20 God has a plan and purpose for your life. The Spiritual Gifts workshop is designed to help you identify your spiritual gifts and passions and discover the ways in which you have been uniquely created to find joy and satisfaction in serving God and others. Workshop meets on Friday from 6-9 pm (dinner provided) and continues on Saturday from 8am-noon (breakfast provided). Cost for the workshop is $15.00, which includes materials and meals - interested? Contact Jennifer ([email protected])

McNair Elementary Field Day Volunteers needed to help run game stations outdoors from 8:00am– 1:45pm If you are interested in helping Friday May 26 please make a note on your Connection Card or contact [email protected].

Vacation Bible School – Hero Central! June 19-23, 2017 The theme this year is Hero Central. Kids will go on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic. There will be epic music, spectacular science, crafty crafts, heroic recreation, and fantastic Bible stories to help kids (and leaders) discover their strength in God! If you are interested in helping with VBS make a note on your Connection Card or contact [email protected]!

Summer Lunch Program Kids who are part of the free/reduced lunch program during the school year often deal with hunger during the summer months. For the third year, Faith is serving free lunches to kids and teens in a nearby neighborhood. Can you sign up for one week between June 5– August 11 from 11:45-12:45(M-F), to help ensure local kids get a nutritious meal? Background checks are required so we need volunteers to register by May 21th. Please indicate your interest via your Connection Card.

Volunteers Needed We are looking for a few individuals with WordPress experience to help maintain our church website. If you would like to help or just want more info, make a note on your Connection Card.

What’s Your Name? Confirmation Sunday May 7, 2017 Reverend Rodney Whitfield

Faith United Methodist Church “Making new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world”

Discipleship Hour at 9:00 Contemporary Worship at 10:30 Communion celebrated the 1st Sunday of each month

[email protected] 940.535.2267 @TryFaithUMC

Order of Worship

Sermon Notes

Gathering Song Hello My Name Is Praise I Know Who I Am Prayer Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Welcome Confirmation

Brittney Ballenger Cutter Gohlke Maddie Jackson Owen Morris Teagan Titterington

Carley Button Jack Griffin Reed Lance Holly Nolte Michael Trotzuck

Ben Forrest Hud Hoskins Sofia Lopez Bradley Pruett

Affirmation of Faith Creed Special Song May You Walk Suggested Readings: After each reading what curiosities are aroused? What are you left wondering about? Mark 5:1-20 & Matthew 8:26-39 Luke 9:19-31 - Lazarus (in Greek means = God Helps) Luke 8:40-56 - Who touched me? Questions for Consideration: Answer these questions for yourself. Then read the passage of Scripture. Who do people say that I am? (Mark 8:27, Luke 9:18, Matthew 16:13)

Message Tough Questions: What’s Your Name Matthew 8: 26-39 Offering of Tithes and Gifts

Children will return from CREW for communion.

Sacrament of Communion The Table is open to all.

We Remember We Believe Closing Song Live Like That Welcoming of New Members Sending Forth

Who do you say that I am? ( Mark 8:29, Luke 9:20, Matthew 16:15) Why do you ask me about what is good? (Matthew 19:17-30)

Children are always welcome in worship at Faith. If preferred, a nursery is available for children ages 0-4, and C.R.E.W. is available for kids ages 4 thru 6th grade.