May 3, 2026 | 5th Sunday of Easter \"The Whisper of God in the Voice of a Friend\" Acts 8:26-39
1Check-InConnect CardUse the Connect Card to let us know you are Worshipping with us,update your information, or submit a prayer request. Please makea note of who is in attendance in your family - each family memberdoes not need to fill out a card. You can place this card in theO�ering baskets as they come by during the service or you canplace them in the o�ering boxes location in the Narthex or theConnector. If your prayer request is confidential in nature, feel freeto hand the Connect Card directly to the pastor at the end of theservice.Wi-fi Network: “Cannon Family”, Password: CCConnectFor information on Children’s Ministry, contact AmbermarieSchweikhardt ([email protected])Join us Sunday Mornings at 9:30 or 11am for our Kids ServiceFor information on Youth Ministry, contact Katie Gray([email protected] or 678.501.6413).Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 for Youth Sunday School, 4pm forYouth Praise Band, and 5pm Sunday Evenings for Youth Group.Make a Joyful Noise - Come join the Music Ministry!Worship Choir: rehearses Wednesday @ 7pmPraise Band: rehearses Monday @7:30pmOrchestra: rehearses Monday @ 6:30pmHandbells: rehearses Wednesday @ 6pmEmail Dr. Will Whittaker ([email protected]) with questions!Hearing Assistance Available. Upgraded devices are available forthose who need them. Please see Mark in the sound booth.Let us know you are here!If you have Worshipped with us before and are in the database,scan this QR code with your phone. Put in your name and add anyothers in attendance this morning.If you are not in our system, simply fill out the Connect Card youreceived with your bulletin this morning.
2WE GATHER TOWORSHIP GODWE LISTEN TOGOD'S WORDWE RESPONDTO GOD'S CALLWE GO FORTHTO SERVE GODWelcome Rev. Tim Emmett PastorAnnouncements Carolyn ClevengerCall to WorshipOpening Hymn “The Church's One Foundation” #545 Worship Choir & Dr. Will Whittaker, Director of Music MinistriesOpening PrayerChildren's MessageChoral Anthem “Come to the Mountain\"Message “The Whisper of God in the Voice of a Friend\" Rev. Tim Emmett Acts 8:26-39 PastorBe Thou My VisionHymn of Response “Bind Us Together\"Prayers of Thanksgiving and IntercessionInvitation to the TablePrayer of ConfessionAssurance of PardonPassing of the PeaceInvitation to GiveO�ertory \"5th Verse of the Gloria (Chromhorne in tenor)\" Mike GaulFrancois CouperinThe Great ThanksgivingThe Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.Holy CommunionPrayer after CommunionClosing Hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” #557BenedictionSong of Response “On Eagle's Wings” #143Postlude
3READBe Thou My VisionA few possible next stepsDo you want to discern God's personal will for your life? Do you long to hear God when you make a decision? Pause briefly each day to read, reflect, practice, and pray!REFLECTPRACTICEPRAYFollowing up on the sermon from Sunday (“The Whisper of God in the Voice of a Friend”), we’ll spend the week reading stories about people who heard The Word through the words of a friend.Monday: John 1:35-42Tuesday: John 1:43-51Wednesday: Acts 9:10-19aThursday: Acts 11:1-18Friday: Acts 16:25-34Saturday: Acts 18:24-28Sunday: Catch up on your reading!After reading the passage assigned for the day, take a moment to ponder a word or a phrase that speaks to you. What are a few synonyms for the word you have heard? How can your phrase be used as a prayer?Each morning, ask God to speak to you through the words of a friend.After reading the Scriptures listed above, take moment to pray this classic prayer for the fifth Sunday of Easter:Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Troop 506 American Flag RetirementIf you have an American flag that needs retiring, there is a box at the Main entrance for drop o�. You can leave your flag in the box to be retired as needed.4Mission of the Month for May is the Wesley Woods Mother’s Day O�eringCommunion for May will be on Sunday, May 3. On Communion Sundays, a special o�ering is taken to support a Mission of Cannon Church. The Special O�ering and Mission of the Month for May will go to support the Wesley Woods Mother’s Day O�ering which provides critical funding for charitable financial assistance with housing and meals, pastoral care, and wellness programming to older adults living in a Wesley Woods community.You can give online at cannonchurch.org, give, give online and choose Communion Rail O�ering, in the O�ering plate, or in the boxes located in the Narthex and the Connector. SE Gwinnett Co-op DonationsMost Needed Item for May: Pasta SauceEach month, each church will be focused on one item for donation to the SEGC. For May, Cannon’s item is Pasta Sauce. While all items are still welcome, pasta sauce will be the item they most need from us.Place your donations in the bins at the lower level entrances. Thank you for your generous support of SE Gwinnett Co-op!In Search of God's WillHave you ever asked, “What is God’s will for my life?” or, when facing a big decision, “What does God want me to do?” On Wednesdays at 10am & 6pm through May 20, Pastor Tim is leading a class on discerning God’s will based on the book In Search of God’s Will by Trevor Hudson. The book is available online in both paperback and e-book editions. Please read chapters 6-8 for the gathering this Wednesday!
5Graduate Sunday - May 17High School Graduates 2026:Graduate Sunday is approaching and we want to celebrate the graduates! This is an important milestone in these students' lives. If you are, or you have, a student who is a high school senior graduating this year, please provide the following to [email protected]:• Graduate's name (as you want it to appear in the bulletin)• High School attended• What plans after high school? (college attending / undetermined / accepted job)• A digital photo of graduatePost High School Graduates:A list of recent (or soon-to-be) graduates from technical schools, colleges, and other institutions will also be published. To be included, please provide the following to [email protected]:• Graduate's name (as you want it to appear in the bulletin)• Degree / Certification / Other Received• School or Institution Name• Graduation DateDeadline for Submission is TODAYDonuts & Co�ee in the Connector - May 10Join us in the Connector on May 10 at 10:30am. Come enjoy fellowship, co�ee, and donuts!Cannon Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) - May 17The Senior Adults Ministry (SAM) is the ministry that identifies the needs of senior adults and develops welcoming, supportive, and caring spirits and programs for those over 60 years old in the Cannon congregation and community. The next meeting is May 17 after Worship in the Youth Room. If you have any questions, text or call 517-974-6339 (Koom). Reception of New Members: May 24We would love to be your new (or first) church! Therefore, we’ll receive new members on May 24 during the service of worship. For more information - or to sign up for May 24 - please register at cannonchurch.org, Registrations or contact Jan Dwyer, our Director of Discipleship and Hospitality, at [email protected].
62026 Preschool RegistrationRegistration for the 2026/27 school year is open.Please contact us to schedule a tour:Heather Gallagher - 678.501.6442 | [email protected] Jackson - 678.501.6442 | [email protected] the Team! We are looking for Multimedia Volunteers!Are you interested in entering the media industry or would like to learn how to operate in a studio-like environment? Come check out Cannon’s Multimedia Ministry. Responsibilities would be on Sunday morning during Worship (need to be here 20 minutes prior to service) and include operating the camera controller and assisting the Director. Please email Miles at [email protected] for more information.2026 Vacation Bible SchoolJune 8-11, 2026; Grades: Rising K-6th; Cost $35 • Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm• Closing Day is a Glow Party!• Volunteer Opportunities: We cannot do this without you!There are opportunities for both Youth and Adult Volunteers• Volunteer's children will have VBS cost waived (shirt cost will be $10). Volunteers whose children are not old enough to participate in VBS will receive free childcare.• Registration is open for VBS for children, and volunteer opportunities for Youth and Adults at cannonchurch.org, RegistrationsCannon Kids is Hiring! Paid Nursery Position AvailableCannon Kids Ministry is looking for a loving, reliable Sunday morning Nursery Worker (9:30am-12pm) to provide safe, nurturing care for newborns-3 year olds. Responsibilities include welcoming families, engaging children in play/Bible stories, and ensuring a secure environment. Background check required. Experience preferred.Contact Ambermarie Schweikhardt ([email protected]).Prayer Shawl Meeting Calling all those who enjoy crocheting and knitting! The Prayer Shawl Ministry invites you to bring your needles and yarn and join us on the second Monday of each month at 7pm in the Sta� Conference Room (1st floor-enter at the Main entrance). For information or to request a shawl for someone, call Carol Upreti (404.731.0835).
7For information onChildren's MinistryContact: AmbermarieSchweikhardt [email protected] information onYouth MinistryContact: Katie [email protected] Kids is Hiring! Paid Nursery Position AvailableCannon Kids Ministry is looking for a loving, reliable Sunday morning Nursery Worker (9:30am-12pm) to provide safe, nurturing care for newborns-3 year olds. Responsibilities include welcoming families, engaging children in play/Bible stories, and ensuring a secure environment. Background check required. Experience preferred.Contact Ambermarie Schweikhardt ([email protected]).
8May Prayer Focus:Graduates and Families / End of School YearMay MissionPrayer Focus:Wesley WoodsPrayer List*In an e�ort to keepthe Prayer List up-todate, please submitupdates to anyrequests currentlyposted, including theArmed Forces section.New Concerns willrun for three weeksunless an update issubmitted. OngoingConcerns will run forthree months unlessan update issubmitted.New Concerns (Listed for 3 weeks)• Jasmine – undergoing spinal surgery and for a steady recovery. To her young daughter, Heaven, prayers as she deals with the situation • Jim Desselle – Thank you for praying. Surgery went well – pray for his recovery • Marjorie – please pray for me as I have become obsessed with a man who has left me for another – I’m heartbroken and need rest from this grief. I want to walk closely with the Lord • Build up my husband’s spirit so that he will lean on you, God, for his struggles, build wisdom and courage to do the things God wants him to do. Be able to minister to his niece and nephew (single mother) and be a role model for the children • I humbly request your prayers for a fair and just resolution of my outstanding loan repayment, delayed for over two years • Jaye Wojohn – successful total knee replacement and relief from pain • Janet Seay – has progressive super nuclear palsy – please pray for her to know how to handle all decisions in a way that God’s will is done • Heather –continued prayers for cancer treatment, as well as infection treatment • Je� –treatment for lung cancer to be successful / energy / breathing levels to stabilize • Jasmine – salvation healing protection for God’s wisdom • Jim – pray that God helps me have more youthfulness • Phyllis – pray that the Lord God forgives us of our sins and transgressions; peace that passes understanding, and guards our hearts, minds, and souls • Emma – diagnosed with Burkitts Leukemia – pray for courage for her as she faces this challenge, strength for the family as they walk with her, and for healing Our Sympathy to (Listed for 3 weeks) • Family and friends of Stephen Smith, who died on April 18. He was a good friend and neighbor Praises (Listed for 3 weeks) • I praise God for leading me to watch “The Ark & the Darkness” – it will bless you • To the Cannon Men, I thank you for the wonderfully delicious and inexpensive meal and fun you provided for us this past Sunday. It is sad that you all do much and are thanked so infrequently. God Bless You and the ladies who assisted • In thanksgiving for all of God’s wonderful blessings and love Ongoing Concerns (Listed for 3 months) • Deloris Mims – need prayer for healing • Eric Schott – health concerns • Carol – prayers for healing – ongoing treatments Armed Forces• Lt. Colonel Lane Daigle (USMC) –Pentagon, Washington, D.C. • Major Jon Brown (Air Force) – Eglin AFB, FL • ABFC Parker Travis (Navy) – – Pensacola, Florida • Christian Peterson (Navy) • Sta� Sgt. Je� Wells (Army) – Syria• Drew Moseley (Navy) – Whidbey Island Naval Air Station• Levi Reulecke (Navy) – Chief Master at Arms – stationed in Guam • Nate Smith LCpL (Marines) –stationed at Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan • Capt. Grant Capps, MD (Air Force) – Tinker AFB in Oklahoma • Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clay Bagwell – Aviation Task Force Commander Missionaries• Our missionaries in Egypt • Donald and Cristy Stretch and family (Dominical, Costa Rica)
9How Can I Give?Your generosity enables our church to continue its mission and ministry.Thank you for your faithful support!O�ering BasketsPlace your o�ering in the baskets as they arepassed through the pews during the service.This is a way to give and participate in theworship experience.Designated Giving BoxesO�ering boxes are located in the Narthexand Connector for your convenience. Youcan drop your contribution before or afterthe service.Online GivingGive securely online through the website:cannonchurch.org, Give, Give OnlineOnline giving allows you to set up a pledge,recurring donations, or make one-time gifts.Mail Your GiftYou are also welcome to mail your gift to thechurch at:2424 Webb Gin House RoadSnellville, GA 30078Please make your checks payable toCannon United Methodist Church.Ways to GiveYour gifts support our ministries, outreach, and day-to-day functions of the church.We are grateful to you for your continued generous support.
10Meet Our Sta�Direct Line: 678.501.xxxx (insert 4-digit extension)Name email Title Ext.Receptionist 6410Tim Emmett [email protected] Pastor 6420Jan Dwyer [email protected] Director of Discipleship 6413Dr. Will Whittaker [email protected] Director of Music Ministries 6424Miles Henry [email protected] Director of Worship Media 6419Ambermarie Schweikhardt [email protected] Director of Children’s Ministry 6417Katie Gray [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry 6414Dr. Mollita Jackson [email protected] Director of Preschool Ministry 6440Heather Gallagher [email protected] Preschool Assistant Director 6441Thea Hernandez [email protected] Interim AfterSchool/SummerCamp Contact6411Thea Hernandez [email protected] Director of Operations 6411Dan Norris [email protected] Facilities Management 6428Angie Ball [email protected] Director of Communications 6412Sunday, May 39:30am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Youth Sunday School9:30am Cannon Kids11am Sunday Worship Service4pm Youth Praise Band5pm Youth GroupMonday, May 48am Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the Woods6pm Boy Scouts6pm Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the Woods6:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal7pm Alcoholics Anonymous7:30pm Praise Band RehearsalTuesday, May 58am Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study10am Gwinnett Quilters Guild Board Meeting6pm Gwin Oaks Spring Chorus PerformanceWednesday, May 69:30am Wellroot Sta� Training10am Spring Book Study - In Search of God's Will12pm Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the Woods6pm Spring Book Study - In Search of God's Will6pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal7pm Worship Choir RehearsalThursday, May 77pm Alcoholics AnonymousFriday, May 810am Art Bee GroupSaturday, May 97:30am Men’s Bible Study7:45pm Narcotics AnonymousSunday, May 10Mother's Day9:30am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Youth Sunday School9:30am Cannon Kids10:30am Donuts & Co�ee in the Connector11am Sunday Worship Service
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