May 17, 2026 | Graduate Sunday\"When God Doesn't Guide\" Ephesians 5:1-20
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 Will WhittakerCall to WorshipProcessional of Graduates \"Largo\" from XerxesOpening Hymn “Love Lifted Me” Mike Gaul, Worship Choir, Orchestra & Dr. Will Whittaker, Director of Music MinistriesOpening PrayerCelebration of Graduates Katie Gray, Jan Dwyer, & Tim EmmettChoral Anthem “Great, Great Morning\"Scripture Ephesians 5:1-20 Aubrie ElkinsMessage “When God Doesn't Guide\" Rev. Tim EmmettBe Thou My Vision PastorSong of Response “Take Time to Be Holy\" #395Prayers of Thanksgiving and IntercessionThe 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.Invitation to GiveO�ertory Music \"Be Thou My Vision\"DoxologyO�ertory PrayerClosing Hymn “Trust and Obey\" #467BenedictionSong of Response “On Eagle's Wings” #143Postlude \"Be Thou My Vision\" (reprise)
3Be True to Yourself….You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go. Oh, the places you’ll go!- Dr. SeussKhloe ClarkYoung Americans Chris�ans SchoolUniversity of West GeorgiaHaley FowlerSeckinger High SchoolGeorgia Southern UniversityAbby MannBrookwood High SchoolGeorgia Southern UniversityVernisa DaviesGrayson High SchoolGeorgia State UniversityPreston Lee JordanBrookwood High SchoolUnited States ArmyAaron MooreGwinne� Online CampusKennesaw State UniversityNathaniel BeeneyParkview High SchoolGwinne� TechLogan EmersonRiverside Preparatory AcademyGeorgia Southern UniversityKarra KochBrookwood High SchoolUniversity of West Georgia
4Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.Explore. Dream. Discover.- Mark TwainBobby Nice graduating from Georgia Gwinnett College with a B.S. in Environmental Science, minor in Anthropology.Katie Gray graduating from University of North Georgia with a B.A. in East Asian Studies with a Korean concentration.John Blakely graduating from Boise State University with an M.A. in Music Education.Jordan Sta�ord graduating from Gwinnett Tech with an A.S. Residential Construction Management.
READBe 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 big decision? Pause briefly each day to read, reflect, practice, and pray!REFLECTPRACTICEPRAYFollowing up on the sermon from Sunday (“When God Doesn’t Guide”), we will spend the week reading the letter of James, the brother of Jesus. As one who literally grew up with Jesus, James can help us learn how to live by God’s wisdom when God’s personal will is not very clear. As Trevor Hudson has written, “God does not always tell us what to do! God intends us to grow and mature into grown-up children of God. This involves learning how to explore options, making life-giving decisions, and taking responsibility for our actions. Character only develops as we learn to do this.” (In Search of God’s Will, p. xvii).Monday: James 1:1-27Tuesday: James 2:1-26Wednesday: James 3:1-12Thursday: James 3:13-4:10Friday: James 4:11-5:6Saturday: James 5:7-11Sunday: James 5:12-20After 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?If you haven’t done so already, join our 3-7-3 prayer movement at cannonchurch.org/registrations. It’s okay if you’re super busy or if prayer always seems like a chore, not a joy. This movement is di�erent. It’s built around simple “one-sentence” prayers, which give our prayers focus, flexibility, and power. You can do this. Our daily prayer prompts will fit every schedule and every soul. Sign up today!After reading the Scriptures listed above, take moment to pray this classic prayer for the Seventh Sunday of Easter:O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.5
Mission 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 WillPastor Tim has been leading a class on discerning God's will based on the book In Search of God's Will by Trevor Hudson. Our last class will be this Wednesday at 10am and 6pm. Both groups will enjoy a few light refreshments during our final class, so bring your book and something salty, sweet, or savory to share! See you Wednesday!Cannon Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) - TODAYThe 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. They are meeting TODAY after Worship in the Youth Room. If you have any questions, text or call 517-974-6339 (Koom). 3-7-3 Prayer MovementIf you haven’t done so already, join our 3-7-3 prayer movement at cannonchurch.org/registrations. It’s okay if you’re super busy or if prayer always seems like a chore, not a joy. This movement is di�erent. It’s built around simple “one-sentence” prayers, which give our prayers focus, flexibility, and power. You can do this! Our daily prayer prompts, sent via email and text every morning at six, will fit every schedule and every soul. Sign up today!6
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] Circle - May 18All ladies of Cannon are invited to join the Sarah Circle on Monday, May 18 for our meeting. Our guest speaker will be from ReClif, \"a fitness-based therapy center designed to empower individuals with autism. Conceptualized by Reece Blankenship, a non-speaking autistic.\" We will gather at 6:30pm for fellowship and food in the Youth Center - enter the church at the Education entrance (aka Grand Lobby), then the program will begin at 7pm. For more info or if you arrive after the doors are locked, contact Marilyn Otroszko (770.380.4108).Cannon 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]).2026 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] 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, Registrations7
For 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]).8
May 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)• Kelsi Perry - pregnancy complications, C-section scheduled for June 3• Gavin– Mental illness support group / find love and financial opportunities • Tiago – that God strengthen my mother (Tina), especially her legs • God give us wisdom and strategy and intervene on our behalf regarding neighbors who do not respect us • Heather –continued prayers for cancer treatment • Je� –clear path for treatment for lung cancer and for it to be e�ective • 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 • 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) • 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) 9
How 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.10
11Meet 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 17Graduate Sunday9:30am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Youth Sunday School9:30am Cannon Kids11am Sunday Worship Service12pm SAM (Senior Adult Ministry)3pm Brookwood High School BaccalaureateMonday, May 188am Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the Woods6pm SPRC Meeting6pm Boy Scouts6pm Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the Woods6:30pm Sarah Circle Fellowship6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal7pm Alcoholics AnonymousTuesday, May 19General Primary Election8am Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study10am Gwinnett Quilters Guild10:30am Gwinnett Quilters Guild Blessing of the Quilts5:30pm Head Elementary 5th Grade GraduationWednesday, May 209am Gwinnett Quilters Workshop10am 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 WillThursday, May 217pm Alcoholics AnonymousSaturday, May 237:30am Men’s Bible Study7:45pm Narcotics AnonymousSunday, May 249:30am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Youth Sunday School9:30am Cannon Kids11am Sunday Worship Service: Joining Sunday