Today in the fellowship hall join us as we continue our sermon series, “Conversations with God: Lessons in Prayer Sunday 8/23 Regular Worship Schedule from the Bible’s Leading Characters.” Today we are learning what Elijah has to teach us about prayer. Connection Group (Chapel Bldg., C-10) 9:30-10:30 am 1 Kings 19:9-16 from the Common English Bible (CEB): Praise Team Rehearsal (FH) 10:00-10:30 am 9 Sanctuary Choir Lunch (Vinny’s) 12:30-2:00 pm There he went into a cave and spent the night. Sanctuary Choir Bowling (Bowl America) 2:30-4:30 pm The LORD’s word came to him and said, “Why are you here, Elijah?” Tuesday 8/25 10 Staff Meeting (Church Office) 10:00-11:30 am Elijah replied, “I’ve been very passionate for the LORD God of heavenly forces because the Israelites have abandoned your covenant. They have torn down your altars, and they have murdered your prophets with the sword. I’m the only one left, and Ruritans Meeting (FH) 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday 8/26 now they want to take my life too!” Newsletter Folding Team (Church Office) 9:00-10:00 am 11 The LORD said, “Go out and stand at the mountain before the LORD. The LORD is passing by.” A very strong wind tore through Connection Group (EB 206) 6:15-7:15 pm the mountains and broke apart the stones before the LORD. But the LORD wasn’t in the wind. After the wind, there was an 6th Grade Kickoff (Barker House) 6:30-8:00 pm 12 earthquake. But the LORD wasn’t in the earthquake. After the earthquake, there was a fire. But the LORD wasn’t in the fire. FIRST Lego League Kickoff Event (FH) 7:00-9:00 pm After the fire, there was a sound. Thin. Quiet. 13 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his coat. He went out and stood Praise Team Rehearsal (FH) 6:45-7:45 pm at the cave’s entrance. A voice came to him and said, “Why are you here, Elijah?” Thursday 8/27 14 FRONT PARKING LOT CLOSED FOR MAINTANCE He said, “I’ve been very passionate for the LORD God of heavenly forces because the Israelites have abandoned your UMM Bible Study (D.O.G. House) 6:45-7:45 am covenant. They have torn down your altars, and they have murdered your prophets with the sword. I’m the only one left, and Richmond Christian Singles Bible Study (EB 206) 7:00-8:30 pm Sunday, August 23, 2015 now they want to take my life too.” Boy Scouts – Troop 735 (FH) 7:00-9:00 pm 15 16 The LORD said to him, “Go back through the desert to Damascus and anoint Hazael as king of Aram. Also anoint Jehu, Knitting Ministry (Home of Margaret Phillips) 7:00-9:00 pm Nimshi’s son, as king of Israel; and anoint Elisha from Abel-meholah, Shaphat’s son, to succeed you as prophet. Friday 8/28 FRONT PARKING LOT CLOSED FOR MAINTANCE THIS WEEK Relay Foods (Parking Lot) 3:00-6:30 pm * * * Sunday 8/30 CONTEMPORARY The words and songs we use for Contemporary Worship are on the screens in the fellowship hall, AT SHADY GROVE but the general order we follow each Sunday is: Regular Worship Schedule Gathering: Praise Songs and Greeting Connection Group (Chapel Bldg., C-10) 9:30-10:30 am Praise Team Rehearsal (FH) 10:00-10:30 am Gratitude: Offering and Prayer Shady Grove God’s Word: Scripture and Sermon United Methodist Church Going: Praise Song and Sending Short Pump Songs in Today’s Service: Greater by MercyMe Trading My Sorrows by Darrell Evans 4825 Pouncey Tract Road Flawless by MercyMe Glen Allen VA 23059 Word of God Speak by MercyMe 804.360-2600 These and other praise songs can be found on PER 90.5 FM. Listening will improve your week. www.shadygroveumc.net Regular Sunday Schedule Last Sunday’s Stewardship Report on 8/16/2015 8:15 am (20 weeks) Traditional Worship Sanctuary 2015 Fiscal Year is April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016 Connection Group Discussion Questions Will you be loyal to Shady Grove United Methodist Church 9:00-11:00 am For the week of August 23, 2015 1 Kings 19:9-16 and uphold your church by your prayers, your presence, HeBrews Coffee Fellowship Hall your gifts, your service, and your witness? 1. Read 1 Kings 18:19-40. What was the challenge on Mt. Carmel? Why is it significant to Elijah’s relationship with God? 9:30 am ATTENDANCE 8:15 9:30 11:00 Cont. Total SS COW 2. Can you think of a time that you were positive of God’s hand in Informal Traditional Worship Sanctuary 41 121 116 72 350 26 15 an event? Please share. Adult Sunday School Chapel Building OPERATING FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT Amount received to date in 2015 Fiscal Year $ 365,335 3. Read the remaining verses of the chapter. What power and Nursery Faith Care (infants-age 2) Education Building Expenses to date for 2015 Fiscal Year $ 347,745 strength did God give Elijah? Pledge amount for 2015 Fiscal Year Operating Fund $ 813,762 4. Read 1 Kings 19:1-4. To where did Elijah flee? Why was he afraid? Ages 3-Rising 1st Grade Sunday School Pledge cards received 246 5. Read 1 Kings 19:5-8. How did God reach out to Elijah? What does Education Building BUILDING FUND – (Mortgage Payments) this passage tell you about mind, body, spirit intertwined? Rising 2nd-Rising 3rd Grade Sunday School Amount recei ved to date in 2015 Fiscal Year $ 70,681 Principal & Interest paid in 2015 $ 145,738 6. Read 1 Kings 19:9-15. God asks why Elijah is there. God wants Sanctuary then Education Building Pledge amount for 2015 Fiscal Year Building Fund $ 169,384 Elijah to realize he should be somewhere else. Where did God Pledge cards received 104 11:00 am want Elijah to be? Think of a situation in which you were stuck in Goal for Sanctuary Sound System $ 42,000 Informal Traditional Worship Sanctuary Amount received as of 08/16/2015 $ 17,464 a “place” where God did not want you. 7. Hebrews expected to find God in the huge events such as fire and Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall The Building Fund is used to serve our $ 1.04 million debt obligation from 2002 -2004 construction of the sanctuary, fellowship hall and wind. But God appeared to Elijah in stillness. A whisper can only Nursery Faith Care (infants-age 2) Education Building education building, as well as the 2007 acquisition be heard when… How can you become close enough to God to of the adjacent properties on Shady Grove Road. Children’s Own Worship Chapel hear a whisper? This loan is currently being paid down at a 20-year amortization rate. Announcements for August 23, 2015 The K & C (Knitting & Crochet) Ministry is meeting Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 pm at the home of Margaret Phillips, 4521 We are glad you are here. It is our hope that you will find our worship meaningful and life-giving. Meredith Creek Drive, Glen Allen. We minister to our church family and community by making shawls and hats. If you would If you are searching for a church home or are interested in learning more about Shady Grove UMC, like to contribute knitted or crocheted items, contact Margaret Phillips at [email protected] or call 527-7857. plan to attend “Lunch with the Pastors” at 12:00 noon the third Sunday of every other month. The Second Annual SGUMC Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, September 21, at The Dominion Club Our next “Lunch with the Pastors” is September 20. The golf event has filled up, 60 days prior to the event again this year, for which we’re grateful. The focus remains to provide a To RSVP please call the church office at 360-2600 or email [email protected]. great experience for all involved, and to help change and transform lives through our relationship with Sportable.org and the United Methodist Men’s scholarship program. To do that we are seeking hole sponsors, major/corporate sponsors, gift cards, TODAY coupons to local retailers, prizes/gifts, cash donations, volunteers for the event, etc. For inquiries call or email Jason Sheriff at Pictorial Directory Portrait Sign-up THIS Sunday. Lifetouch Photography has been enlisted to help us create a new pictorial 347-8477 or [email protected]. More details available at www.shadygroveumc.net/golf. directory that will capture who we are as a church family in 2015. Members are encouraged to participate; and we also Caring Clothes Closet (CCC) Update – We have been busy this summer serving nearly 110 people including 30 kids living on welcome any regular guests who consider themselves a part of our church family to be included in the directory. Two photo the UMFS campus and 30 men from Christ Church CARITAS. Please check out our website at www.caringclothescloset.com for sessions have been scheduled: September 24-26 and October 8-10. Online sign-up is available through the church website by more information and our new donation needs. We have some events coming in September and can always use more help. clicking on the blue “Portrait Sign Up” logo. Sign-up is also available TODAY in the foyer of the sanctuary between worship If interested, contact Sara Fender at 360-3907 ext.