FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOX HILL - September 19, 2021 - "Planting the Seeds" Nehemiah

FIRST UNITED METHODIST
      C H U R C H F OX H I L L

                September 19, 2021

               “Planting the Seeds”
                   Nehemiah 1
            Pastor: Brian Sixbey - PastorBrian@firstumcfoxhill.org
  Assistant Pastor: Tommy Markham - PastorTommy@firstumcfoxhill.org
          Youth Director: Larissa Luma - LarissaVLuma@gmail.com
Music Director/Organist: Mark Biondolillo - musicianmark@firstumcfoxhill.org
Administrative Assistant: Kassandra Brown - churchoffice@firstumcfoxhill.org
          1 Salt Pond Road, Hampton, VA 23664 • 757-851-6302
       www.firstumcfoxhill.org • www.facebook.com/firstumcfoxhill

September 19, 2021
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship                 Canticle of Hope      UMH 734, Sung Response
Hymn                                UMH 593                    “Here I Am, Lord”
Affirmation of Faith                UMH 884           Korean Methodist Church
Children’s Time                                                      Pastor Brian
Offering Prayer and Offering
Stewardship Moment                                                 David Messick
Prayer of Confession
        Loving Lord, it seems as if nothing lasts on this earth – weather,
        storms, disasters, disagreements, despair, estrangement, and all
        manner of things seem intent on tearing down whatever we seek to
        build. And even when something from the outside doesn’t threaten,
        we are good at sabotaging our own efforts. Forgive us when we
        don’t build on the foundations you have given us – faith, hope, and
        love. Forgive us for neglecting those foundations. And help us to
        have a spirit like you gave Nehemiah, to rebuild even in the face of
        destruction and despair, for we ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
Words of Assurance                                                 Pastor Tommy
        In the Name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
        In the Name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven, Glory to God! Amen.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer                                  Pastor Tommy
Scripture                          Nehemiah 1
Sermon                         “Planting the Seeds”                  Pastor Brian
Reflection                       “Heal Our Land”                      Praise Band
                                    Kari Jobe
 Hymn                               UMH 600          “Wonderful Words of Life”
 Hymn                               UMH 601               “Thy Word Is a Lamp ”
Benediction                                                          Pastor Brian
Benediction Response                 UMH 384
                                        “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (vs 4)

Postlude

           Please stand as you are able. CCLI No. 692352, CSPL No. 114593

Healthy Church Update
Masks are not required for vaccinated people, but they are recommended.
We ask unvaccinated people to continue wearing masks for their safety.
                            Worship Update
Beginning October 3, we will be shifting to two services – 9am
(Traditional) and 10:30am (Modern) on Sundays. On September 26,
our single service will be in the Modern style so that everyone can
have an idea of what it will be like.
• We will need ushers, greeters, a/v volunteers, and helpers to
  make this happen. (These are the “multipliers”, along with all
  who bring family or friends)
• We will need lots of prayer so that both services can be vital
  and growing, along with prayers for our community.
• We will also need encouragement for everyone, no matter what
  service they attend.
• Sunday School: classes can choose to begin at 9 (or earlier),
  10:30, or 11:30. Classes are encouraged to choose a time that
  suits their members best.
                          Children’s Church
Children’s Church will be happening by October 3! Prayers and
volunteers to assist are welcome!

On September 23, this Thursday, the Wesley Circle and the Wednesday
Circle will meet in the Church fellowship hall at 10 a.m. for a joint meeting. I
am excited to form new plans for the coming year.
                                                                       Kay Foster,
                                              Chairman of the Wednesday Circle

  Last Week’s Attendance 9/12/2021          Last Week’s Tithes & Offerings
10 a.m. Service:               130       Total One Fund:        $ 11,143.79
Sunday School:                  66       Year to Date:         $ 435,927.14
Internet Live Streaming:        66
                                         Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
                                         Last Week:                  $ 60.00
                                         Year to Date:            $ 2,525.00
                  Worship Assistants for Sept 19 & 26, 2021
Ushers: Richard Shearer (Capt.), Bill Bryan, Dave Sharp, Ronald Steele
Liturgist: David Messick
Projection: 9/19 Lydia Simpson & 9/26 Mary Parker
Sound & Lights: 9/19-9/26 Tom Hite
Camera/Video Mix: 9/5 - 9/26 Marie Clement
Livestream/Recording: 9/5-9/26 Mary Parker
Night Watchmen: 9/19 Jesse Barbour & 9/26 Ron Mayo

We extend our condolences to Kathy Brookman and the Brookman family in
the death of Dan Brookman, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021.
Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. with the service at 2:00 p.m. Following the
service there will by a time of food, sharing, and fellowship in the fellowship
hall, sponsored by Martha’s Ministry.
From Katie Thurston on 9/14/21~
I’m saddened to share today that after a short battle with cancer, my Dad
passed today around 4. We were all there, his siblings and mine. He was the
best Dad, he was my hero, my protector, my teacher, my coach, he was the
best of everything good. My Dad never knew a stranger, he rarely said no
(especially to my kids haha), he was always first to help someone in a time of
need. He always preached of giving and taking advantage of every
opportunity. I say that to share, even in his passing my amazing Dad was able
to donate his eyes to someone who needed them. I challenge everyone to be
like my Dad, be the giver, the helper, the motivator. Donate Life, find your
own path to help through organ donation. Make the change for people that
they would never get the chance to get.
We will miss my Dad terribly, my kids will miss their G. But we have the BEST
angel watching over us for the rest of our lives. We love you all, I will update
everyone soon with the arrangements we have made.
We extend our condolences to the Sanderson family in the death of Elwin
Sanderson, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
We extend our condolences to Helen Rountree and family in the death of her
sister, Mary Rountree, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Services have not yet been planned, but details will go out when available.

•The Brookman family
•The Sanderson family
•The Rountree family
•David McGowen - Gail Gulla
•Wendy Rose, Mike (husband), & Jackson (son) - daughter of Nanci Browning
•Anne Ziglar
•Doris Steele
•Larry, Pat Leary’s father
•Sue Hughes
•Randy Collins and wife Jane Bennet - Pat Parker’s nephew
•Becky Mooney & Diana Little - Sharon Whitley
•Dawn Davis and Family, her sister Liz, and niece Sherry
•Bubba Watterton - Lee Ann Watterton’s uncle
•Sherry - Renea Davis’ niece
•Ronnie Prather
•Ann Smith
•Shannon, her two children, and doctors - Lisa Hite
•Laura Scott

UMW Wednesday and Wesley Circles meeting: Sept 23, 10 a.m.
Brief Ambassador training session following worship – Sunday, Sept. 26.
Fifty Plus Fall Activities: see full list and description in your weekly email
Pumpkins: Arrive on Oct 15, Patch open Oct. 16-31
FUMC-FH is hiring a Nursery Worker and an Assistant Nursery Worker
Lay Servant training: consecutive Saturdays (Sept. 18, 25, & Oct.2)
AV Team: Looking for volunteers
Volunteers needed for MOPS Children’s programs in the Fall

 THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING!!! THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING!!!
Arrival day and time is scheduled for 4 pm, Friday, October 15. So, MARK
YOUR CALENDAR … this is a BIG day and we will need your help – rain or
shine, on time or not! There will be a dinner served following unloading.
The Annual Pumpkin Patch is an Important event for FUMC-FH! The Patch is
a great opportunity to share fun and time with your fellow church members
and the community that surrounds us. People come from far and wide to
shop, play, and photograph in the church’s Patch. We get a chance to share
with them and earn substantial funds for our programs and ministries.
Special Event on Saturday, October 23, at 2PM! Rainbow Puppets will present
a brand new edition of Jack and the Beanstalk. This show was created with the
help of students from Kecoughtan High School. It is funded by a generous
grant from the National Endowment for the Arts , Virginia Arts Commission,
and the York County Arts Commission.
We’ll need your help for this short, half month, effort!
•Friday, October 15: Help unload the trailer full of pumpkins; share dinner
afterwards.
•Saturday, October 16 – Sunday, October 31: Work the patch; it’s fun and
easy.
Signup sheets will be in the Narthex – Sign early, sign often! We’ll teach you
all you need to know.
    Be ready to participate in this, our Sixteenth Annual Pumpkin Patch…
                         let’s make it the BEST EVER!

I have an urgent need for more help with the transportation committee. I am
asking everyone to prayerfully consider helping. Those of us who have been
doing it are getting older and have some health issues. Two people have had
surgery and will be unavailable to help for a long time. We could use at least
two strong men and a few more women.
Please let me know if you are willing to help with this important service. Call
me at 850-4013 or email me at brknaub@cox.net.
                                                                    Betty Knaub

WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, September 19
8:45 a.m.    Searchers Class: FH Stage & Zoom (Passcode: 000846)
8:45 a.m.    Faithlink Class: Classroom
8:45 a.m.    Bible 201: Classroom
10:00 a.m.   Worship Service: In-Person & Livestream
1:00 p.m.    Visitation for Dan Brookman
2:00 p.m.    Celebration of Life Service for Dan Brookman
4:00 p.m.    Anchor in Hope Group: 11 Ivory Gull Crescent
5:00 p.m.    Youth Fellowship: FH - Kitchen
Monday, September 20
10:00 a.m.  Tri-X Monday School: Tri-X
1:00 p.m.   Daylight Bible Study: Tri-X
3:00 p.m.   Vibrant Worship: Tri-X
6:00 p.m.   UMM Meeting: FH- Kitchen
8:00 p.m.   MOPS: Zoom
Tuesday, September 21
8:00 a.m.    Facilities Team
9:30 a.m.    Staff Meeting; Tri-X
10:00 a.m.   Shawl Makers: ESR
11:00 a.m.   Bagging for Food Pantry
6:00 p.m.    Scouts Troop 151 Meeting: FH
6:30 p.m.    HALF Group: ESR
7:00 p.m.    PPSRC: Tri-X
Wednesday, September 22
10:00 a.m.  Soul Sisters: Faithlink
12:00 p.m.  Men’s Fellowship of Circumstance: LongHorn
12:00 p.m.  Food Pantry
4:30 p.m.   Love Unites: Praying Parents Rm
5:50 p.m.   Wesley Bells Rehearsal: Sanctuary
6:30 p.m.   Karate For Christ: FH - Stage
7:00 p.m.   Buckroe New Hope AA Group: FH - Kitchen
7:00 p.m.   Choir Practice: Choir Room
Thursday, September 23
10:00 a.m.    Wesley and Wednesday Circle Group Meeting: FH
11:00 a.m.    Pastor Tommy’s Reunion Group
7:00 p.m.     Youth Life Groups
Friday, September 24
6:00 p.m.     Buckroe New Hope AA Group: FH - Kitchen
6:00 p.m.     BSA Venture Crew 1151: Tri-X
Saturday, September 25
9:30 a.m.     Buckroe Men’s AA Group: Tri-X

                 Next Sunday, September 26, 2021
                        Nehemiah 4: 7-23
                       “Expect Resistance”