Why Church? September 24, 2017 Reverend Rodney Whitfield

Quick Launch Are you new or relatively new - or looking for a way to get more connected here at Faith? Come to our Quick Launch Newcomer Class. Quick Launch will meet each Sunday in October at 9am. Interested? Make a note on your Connection Card.

Are you busy—stressed? One way to help eliminate stress is a regular yoga practice. Yoga not only helps reduce stress, it increases strength, and improves balance and flexibility.

Free Yoga Class

We will offer a free yoga class here each Wed evening in October at 7pm. No previous experience necessary. Everyone is welcome. If interested, please make a note on your Connection Card. Second Sunday Sermon Discussion Each month, on the 2nd Sunday at 9am, there will be a 'drop-in' discussion centered on the current sermon series. Bring your questions and insights to Room 137 and join the conversation. This month (on 10/8), the discussion theme is 'Authentic Faith in a world of knock-offs'. (Sermon Series: Authentic Faith)

Why Church? September 24, 2017 Reverend Rodney Whitfield

Spiritual Gifts Class Oct 20-21 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). If you are interested, make a note on your Connection Card.

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

Save the date—Pumpkin Palooza—Saturday, October 21 The City of Corinth has a great fall festival called Pumpkin Palooza from 11-9 on Saturday, October 21 at Corinth Community Park. Faith UMC will be there, hanging out with our community, offering free pictures with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Lucy. Bring your family out to enjoy the day, and consider donating an hour of CorinthPumpkinPalooza.com your time to help host our booth (we'll also need help with setup and tear down). If interested in helping with this event, make a note on your Connection Card.

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Sermon Notes

Authentic:

What is church?

Order of Worship

Gathering If We Are the Body ~ Casting Crowns Praise All Are Welcome ~ Jesse Manibusan A Rightful Place ~ Steve Angrisano Welcome and Greeting

Suggested Readings and Questions for Thought/Discussion: Read 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12:3-21  What is your spiritual gift?

Prayer Song Word of God Speak ~ Mercy Me Lord’s Prayer

 How are you living and using your spiritual gift(s)? Read Matthew 28:16-20

 How are you becoming a disciple?

Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

 How are you helping make disciples? Read Philippians 2:1–11  Discuss how the passage relates to being a member of the church. Consider: “You are the church wherever you go.”  Do you believe this? Why or why not?  If this statement is true, how would you describe the kind of church you are these days?  What is one way you will be the church this week?

Message Why Church? Offering of Tithes and Gifts The Church’s One Foundation ~ traditional hymn

Closing Song Go Make a Difference ~ Steve Angrisano

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.