Jerrie Sue Massengale And The Choir

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First United Methodist of Copperhill TNOur FocusHere are highlights from our Jan. 22, 2023 service. This was the last one in which Jerrie Sue Massengale and Ben Sexton led us in our musical worship, as both will be moving on to other callings. We wish them well--and will miss them very much.2023-01-2250 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNWisdom's CompanyWorship with us--this is the Aug. 21, 2022 service. Buddy Butler is the preacher; Jerrie Sue Massengale is at the piano, and Ben Sexton and the choir are ready to sing with you. To God be the glory!2022-08-2147 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNCrucifiedOur worship service for this Palm/Passion Sunday is the first of our Holy Week observances. It was very special for that and for another reason--Jerrie Sue Massengale was back at the piano keyboard! (She looks GREAT in a mask!) Buddy's sermon was on Mark 15: 21-32. The bulletin for the service may be downloaded from our church website.2021-03-2852 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNThe Coronation of a KingHere are worship highlights for the 5th Sunday in Lent. Thanks to Jerrie Sue Massengale, Ben Sexton and the choir, and to Pastor Buddy for leading us in this thoughtful service. Permission to podcast "Lamb of God" by Twila Paris in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved. You can download the bulletin for this service in PDF format at https://fumc-copperhill.org/2021/03/21/bulletin-for-march-21-service/2021-03-2139 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNA Costly ChoiceHighlights from our March 14 worship service (the 4th Sunday in Lent). Thanks to Pastor Buddy, today's Covid choir, Ben Sexton, and Jerrie Sue Massengale for leading us in worship. Permission to podcast "There is a Redeemer" by Melody Green in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved.You may download the Sunday service bulletin at this site:https://fumc-copperhill.org/2021/03/14/bulletin-for-mar-14-service/2021-03-1448 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNRepent and BelieveThese highlights of the first Sunday of Lent worship include music, prayers, Scriptures, a sermon and the celebration of Holy Communion. Before the service begins, get some juice and some bread or a cracker, so that you may celebrate the Sacrament, too. You will hear the following today:Greeting and welcomePrelude by Jerrie Sue MassengaleCall to worship Opening PrayerHymn #252 When Jesus Came to JordanGloria PatriaPrayers of the People and the Lord's PrayerDoxologyHymn #467 Trust and ObeyScripture Mark 1: 9-15Pastor Buddy's sermonHoly CommunionHymn As the DeerThe benediction (Sending Forth)PostludePermission to podcast "When Jesus Came to Jordan" by Fred P...2021-02-2138 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNAuthority in the WordHighlights of our Jan. 31, 2021 worship service, led by Dr. Garry Day, Ben Sexton, Jerrie Sue Massengale and the Covid ensemble. Today's Psalm is Psalm 111; the Scripture is Mark 1:21-28. Join us as hum, pray, and listen to God's Word for today.2021-01-3132 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNMaryHighlights from our Dec. 20 worship service. On this Advent Sunday we lighted the candle of love. May the Scriptures, traditional hymns, prayers and special music bless you. Permission to podcast A Strange Way to Save the World by Dave Clark, Koch, Don, Mark Harrisin this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved. Our pianist is Jerrie Sue Massengale and Ben Sexton is the soloist and choir leader. 2020-12-2045 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNPassoverThis recorded worship for Sept.20,2020 includes:Announcements - Pastor Buddy ButlerPrelude "There's Something About that Name" - Jerrie Sue MassengaleCall to worship - Pastor Buddy ButlerHymn 529 - "How Firm a Foundation" - Ben SextonPrayers - Pastor Buddy Butler "Awesome God" - Ben SextonScripture: Exodus 12:1-14 - Pastor Buddy ButlerSermon - Pastor Buddy ButlerHymn 338 - "Where He Leads Me" - Ben SextonBenediction - Pastor Buddy ButlerHymn 714 - "I Know Whom I have Believed" - Ben Sexton Permission to podcast "Awesome God" by Rich Mullins in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved. 2020-09-2038 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNThe Sabbath: The Gate to God's RestWelcome to our Sept. 13, 2020 drive-in worship service. As you join in the prayers and hymns, and as you hear Rev. Buddy Butler share the Scriptures and his sermon, may you be blessed. Thanks to our musicians Jerrie Sue Massengale, Ed Massengale, and Ben Sexton for their leadership. Permission to podcast "Jesus is the Answer" by Andrae Crouch and Sandra Crouch, and “Sanctuary” by John W. Thompson and Randy Scruggs in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved.2020-09-1340 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNGod Comes All the Way to the GroundThis Sept. 6, 2020 service includes music, Scripture, prayers, and a sermon by Rev. Buddy Butler based on Exodus 3:1-12. Thanks to Jerrie Sue Massengale and Ben Sexton for providing the music.2020-09-0637 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNMinistry with the "Other"There was a drive-in service today, but the pouring rain and thunder ruined our live recording. So here is the pre-recorded version, which is almost identical. Our thanks to Jerrie Sue and Ed Massengale and Ben Sexton for the music, to our devoted members who stood in the rain to direct traffic and collect the prayer requests and offering, and to Pastor Buddy for leading us in prayers and consideration of Exodus 1:8 - 2:10. Today's hymns were: "To God be the Glory," and "Here I am, Lord." 2020-08-3044 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNWhose Life are You Imitating?This is the first drive-in worship service we attempted. Thanks to Pastor Buddy Butler, Jerrie Sue Massengale, and Ben Sexton for leading us in today's worship. Even though it rained, and we had to wear masks and greet each other from safe distances, it was a blessing to share this service. May it bless you, too. Permission to podcast “Be Still And Know” by Steven Curtis Chapman in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved.2020-08-2328 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNOn the Other Side of the AltarWelcome to our Aug. 16, 2020 worship service. As you join in the prayers and hymns, and as you hear Rev. Buddy Butler share the Scriptures and his sermon, may you be blessed. Thanks also to Jerrie Sue Massengale, Ben Sexton, and Donna Ratzlaff for their leadership.Permission to podcast "Something Beautiful" by Gloria Gaither and William J. Gaither, and “And Can it Be” by Charles Wesley, Russell Mauldin, and Thomas Campbell in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved.2020-08-1639 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNTreasures and PearlsThis digital worship service was prepared for Aug. 2, 2020. This week's worship leaders are pianist Jerrie Sue Massengale, choir director Ben Sexton, and our Pastor Buddy Butler. Please join in for the Lord's Prayer, the familiar hymns and responses. May the music, Scripture, prayers and message be a special blessing to you and your household this day.2020-08-0140 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNTo Make Christ KnownWelcome to our digital worship service for July 5,2020. A special welcome to our new pastor, Rev. Buddy Butler! This is his first sermon since moving to Copperhill. Permission to podcast "Pass It On" by Kurt Kaiser in this service (sung by Lighthouse Baptist Teen Girls choir) obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved. Thanks to the Sanctuary Choir of First UMC, Houston for our opening hymn, to Jerrie Sue Massengale and our choir for the other music, to Shirley Starling for the greeting, and to Donna Ratzlaff for leading us in prayer. 2020-07-0434 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNTrinity = DiversityWelcome to this worship service prepared for June 7, 2020. We celebrate the Holy Trinity with this service. It is also Peace with Justice Sunday throughout the United Methodist Church. Thanks to all who lead us in this worship service: Jerrie Sue Massengale's piano artistry, Lonney McDonald for reading, the Vagle Brothers via YouTube for leading us in "Holy, Holy, Holy" and for Tom Reed's prayers and preaching. May the Lord bless you as we worship together in song, prayers, and the meditation of our hearts.2020-06-0645 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNConversions and Conversations Welcome to this online worship service prepared for May 24, 2020. Permission to podcast "Let There be Peace on Earth" by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved. Thanks to YouTube and the generosity of Karl Kohlhase for "Psalm 47 “O Clap Your Hands.”" Thanks, also to Jerrie Sue Massengale for the piano prelude, to our choir for the hymns, to Pastor Tom Reed for the sermon, prayers, and New Testament Scripture readings, to Cathryn McCarter and Donna Ratzlaff for the Old Testament readings, and to Randy Loudermilk for playing Taps.2020-05-2445 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNIs it Enough Just to Love Jesus?Welcome to this online worship service prepared for May 17, 2020. Permission to podcast "I want to Walk as a Child of the Light" by Kathleen Thomerson and "Spirit of the Living God" by Daniel Iverson in this service obtained from CCLI License #A-20215896. All rights reserved. Thanks to YouTube and First UMC of Houston's Sanctuary choir for "Holy, Holy, Holy.." Thanks, also to Jerrie Sue Massengale for the piano prelude and to Pastor Tom Reed for the sermon, prayers, and Scripture readings. 2020-05-1638 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNAre You a Sheep or a Shepherd--or Both?Welcome to this online worship service prepared for May 3, 2020. Please join in the singing and praying as we worship our Creator. Thanks to Kaoma for his 4-part rendition of "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" and to the Geneva Presbyterian Church choir, Laguna Hills, CA for the closing hymn "Jesus Calls Us." Thanks, also to Jerrie Sue Massengale for the piano prelude and to Pastor Tom Reed for the sermon.2020-05-0236 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNA both/and GodHighlights from our Oct. 27 worship service, led by Jerrie Sue Massengale, Dura Montgomery, Rev. Jennings Neeld and Rev.Mike Sluder, our guest speaker.2019-10-3041 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNWhere's the LORD?Highlights from the Sept. 1 morning worship service include: hymns, Scripture, piano meditations, and a sermon. You may wish to keep your Bible handy for readings in Psalm 81 (the responsive reading), Jeremiah 2, and Hebrews 13. Thanks to Pastor Tom, John Mills, the choir, and Jerrie Sue Massengale for their leadership during this service.2019-09-0330 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNGod Loves the Child You Were and Are!This week's worship highlights include a beautiful hammered dulcimer solo by Don Sutherland, as well as songs, Scripture, prayers and the sermon. Thanks to Joy Turner, Jerrie Sue Massengale, and Ben Thatcher for leading us in worship.2019-06-2446 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TN"Same Kind of Different"Highlights of this service, recorded on Holy Communion Sunday, May 5, 2019, include:Scriptures read by Evelyn Stemmann (John 21:1-19 and Acts 9:1-20)Sermon and Prayers by Pastor Tom ReedOffertory by Pianist Jerrie Sue MassengaleDoxologyThe beginning of the Holy Communion Service 2019-05-0735 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNJesus and Us: Betwixt and BetweenWe have something in common with Jesus--we experience life betwixt and between many things, many realities. Here are highlights of worship recorded April 7, 2019, including:piano artistry of Jerrie Sue Massengalehymn singing and Scripture reading (Isaiah 43, Psalm 126, Philippians 3)Pastor Tom's sermon 2019-04-0930 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNSignificanceThis 4th Sunday of Advent worship service posed some wonderful questions: "Have you ever wondered about the significance of where and when you were born? Think of the significance of being born in the USA. Is there anything insignificant in your life?" Thanks to Pastor Tom for preaching, Jerrie Sue Massengale for playing, the choir for singing, and Dura Montgomery for leading the Advent candle-lighting.2018-12-2729 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNSaved, Blessed, to be a Blessing. Really?The rich young man asked a common question: "What must I do to be saved?" You've probably had a similar question--if you've thought much about God at all. In his sermon, Pastor Tom discusses both salvation and blessings. Included in this recording, made Oct. 14, 2018, is music (Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano), a Scripture reading (Mark 10:17-31), and prayers.2018-10-181h 00

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNMaking the Invisible VisibleThis service, UMW Sunday, was recorded on August 12. Thanks to Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano, Dura Montgomery, Cathy Turner, Bettye Collis, Joy Turner, Janice Burger, and Marti Lane for their worship leadership roles. A special thanks to our guest speaker, Ann Miller Woodford from Andrews, NC, for sharing her life story with us and for helping us understand some history of our Tri-State region that many of us knew nothing about previously.2018-08-191h 03

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNConfession, Forgiveness, RepentanceHighlights from the August 5, 2018 Worship Service. Pastor Tom Reed was in the pulpit, assisted by Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano, the choir, and Choir Director Carolyn M. Smith. Which comes first, in God's way of doing things--forgiveness or repentance? How "good" does one have to be to be loved by God? Pastor Tom led us in considering these and other questions of faith based on these Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a; Ephesians 4: 1-16; and John 6:24-35.2018-08-0936 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNTwo Within and WithoutDavid was a great King -- and a great sinner. Like him, we all must choose between good and bad -- but also between good, better, and best. How often do we compromise for good and neglect what's best? Does God really want us to understand our enemies? Pastor Tom Reed is in the pulpit, Jerrie Sue Massengale is at the piano. The music director and hymn story teller is Carolyn Smith. Recorded July 29, 2018.2018-08-0434 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNThe Holy SpiritHow well do you know the Holy Spirit? One thing is for sure, God's Spirit cannot be put in a box. Let's think together about the Disciples' experiences of the Holy Spirit--and about our relationship with our Counselor, Helper, Comforter. Special thanks to Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano and Pastor Tom Reed at the pulpit. Date recorded: May 20, 2018 2018-08-0129 min

First United Methodist of Copperhill TNFaith = Freedom from FearEveryone has experienced fear and fears-- King David did, the disciples did, we do. But God enables us to overcome fear by using faith and love.Worship Leaders: Jerrie Sue Massengale at the piano; Carolyn M. Smith, Choir Director; and Pastor Tom Reed in the pulpit.Recorded: 07/08/2018 2018-08-0138 min