Director of Music:
Directors
of Youth:
Church
Secretary: Susan Coard
Nursery Worker:
Directors
of Children’s Ministry: Donna Mishler
Acolyte:
8:30 Emily Perdue 11:00
Angelique Foster
Next Week: 8:30 Abbey Perdue 11:00
Children’s
Church: 8:30 Amy Harris 11:00 Sarah
Mathews
Next Week: 8:30 Traci Smith 11:00
Offering Counters: Debbie Marable &
Next Week: Glen Lester & Kathy Barnard
Bread Ministry for March: Michele Sutton, Margaret Norfleet & Mary Minch
Autumn Care Leaders for March: Arnie Lindblad & Marlene Smith
C H U R C H C A L E N D A R
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Sunday |
3:00-5:00 p.m. |
God’s Kids |
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3:15-4:00 p.m. |
Autumn Care Nursing Home
Visit |
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4:30-6:30 p.m. |
Youth |
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5:00 p.m. |
Choir Practice |
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NEST |
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Monday |
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April Calendar Deadline |
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NEST |
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Tuesday |
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NEST |
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Wednesday |
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NEST |
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7:00 p.m. |
Youth Bible Study, Disciple
2 and |
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John DVD Bible Study |
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Thursday |
7:00 p.m. |
UM Women’s Meeting Volleyball |
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HUMC AFTER SCHOOL
DAY CARE PROGRAM: Farm Fresh Receipts: Collection containers are available on the piano and
on the table in the
“To live and proclaim the Gospel, seeking,
encouraging and equipping all to become disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Thomas L. Mercer, Sr.,
Pastor
Church 421-2778 – Parsonage 421-2777 –
Cellular 287-8420
Worship Services: 8:30 & 11:00 am-Sunday School
9:45 am
Fourth
Sunday in Lent – March 14, 2010
Welcome to
If you need
help hearing today’s service, hearing
aids are available. Please see an usher.
After the 8:30 service and just before
Sunday School there is a social time with light refreshments in the
IN MEMORIAM
JAMES S. BOYETTE, SR.
January 14, 1921 - March
10, 2010
Christian love and sympathy is extended to the Boyette
family.
The flowers on the altar are given in honor of Carlee
Andrada’s 14th birthday by Marge &
Steve Barnes.
The flowers on the piano are given in honor of Kyle Brewer’s birthday by his
family.
2009 Financial Statements: Financial Statements for 2009 are available in the
The pastor is available in his office on Wednesday and Friday mornings subject
to emergencies. Please feel free to call
the Pastor at any time on his cell phone (287-8420) or the church office
(421-2778) and an appointment can be arranged.
Variety Show – “Step on Stage” - to
benefit the Laura Marie Etzell Scholarship Fund:
Sunday, March 21st, 5 pm. See Donna Mishler or Cheryl
Best for tickets.
Ladies...we
are engaged in a war. Our enemy is strong. The battle is real. Come prepare for victory in a
thrilling new Bible study by John Franklin & Chuck Lawless. Spiritual
Warfare: Biblical Truth for Victory begins Tues., Mar. 23rd, 6:30
pm. In 10 weeks we will learn to identify our cunningly deceptive
enemy and understand the strategy he uses to destroy our
relationships...our health...our finances, and achieve and live
in the victory that is ours through Christ. Get ready to meet Jesus in a way that you have not met Him before!
A sign-up sheet is located in the
Diabetes
Camp: The District 24D Lions are
sponsoring a Family Diabetes Camp for children between the ages of 6 -18 years
of age. Camp will be held on April 30,
May 1 & 2, 2010, at Triple R Ranch. Kids
with diabetes, type 1 or 2, can attend with a parent or guardian. Cost is $150.00 per person. The weekend is full of fun and information
for kids with diabetes and their parents.
Scholarships are available for those in need. For more information, call Sandy Carawan at 547-5479.
Maundy Thursday Service: Watch
Leonardo DaVinci’s famous painting of the Last Supper
“come alive” at the Maundy Thursday Service, April 1st, at 7:00 pm. Holy Communion to follow.
There is a collection box in the
UM WOMEN
Cookbooks
reduced to $5.00. Next
Meeting: Thursday, March 18th, 7 pm.
UM
MEN
Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 pm at the church.
All men are invited to attend.
GOD’S KIDS
God’s Kids will meet
from 3:00 -5:00 pm today in order to practice for the Variety Show.
Praise
Songs: BLESSED
BE THE NAME OF THE LORD
Blessed be the name of the
Lord. He is worthy to be praised and
adored. So we lift up holy hands in one
accord, singing blessed be the name, blessed be the
name, blessed be the name of the Lord.
Blessed be the name of the
Lord. He is worthy to be praised and
adored. So we lift up holy hands in one
accord, singing blessed be the name, blessed be the
name, blessed be the name of the Lord.
SPIRIT SONG
O let the Son of God enfold
you with His Spirit and His love. Let
Him fill your life and satisfy your soul.
O let Him have the things that hold you and His Spirit, like a dove,
will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.
O come and sing
the song of gladness as your hearts are filled with joy. Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His
name. O give
Him all your tears and sadness, give Him all your years of pain, and you’ll
enter into life in Jesus’ name.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.
Prayer
Requests for a Praying Church
New Requests for Members
Jean Dryer Wesley
Peoples
New Requests Beyond our Congregation
Members with Continued Concerns
Robin Gronemus Dave Desler Thomas “T” Blake
Nancy Jennings Dan Seals Juanita Adkins Catelin Gilmore
Carolyn Rittenberry
Shirley Harrell Jean Thompson Nancy
Kenny & Judy Hobbs Sandy Carawan Eunice Boyette Betty Benson
Dorcas Hanbury Andy Barnard Bonnie Harrell Stephanie Stahler
Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation
Bonnie Roman Carolyn Harrell Karen & Lawrence Edwards
Janet Coward Edward Hudgins Adrian
Robertson Nick Doize
Richard Danko Betty
Chappell Ewan Rutherford Jeanette Charlton
Richard Piper Ronnie Jackson Megan Wiggs Ellie Parker
Ella Newmiller Erin
Bailey Ella Wells Ira
Marshall
Martin Day – June
Vinson ’s brother-in-law Lesa Miles – June Vinson ’s
friend
Greg Staylor –
friend of Cindy Feldman Cynthia Potter – Kathy
Cooper’s sister
Ricky & Tammy Massey – Bob Snow’s
cousin Kathy Devine – friend of
Marty Hutto
Danielle Miller – Granddaughter of Marty Hutto Roberta
Steiner – Jennifer Foster ’s friend
Ralph E. Nichols, Sr. – Ralph Nichols’
father Gerald Vaughn – Cindy Feldman ’s uncle
Geraldine Webb – Cindy
Feldman ’s aunt Stacy Flores – Dave Feldman’s
daughter
Kim Baratta – Sand De Ferebee’s
friend Joy Longworth – Cindy Feldman ’s aunt
David Ortiz – Christy Feldman’s friend Dave
Lokie – Amy Harris’ friend
Mabel Grant – Kathy
Moyer ’s mother Bob Newell – Margaret Norfleet’s cousin
Gene & Doris Bryan – Cindy Feldman’s parents
Elizabeth Wright – Nancy Oyler’s mother
Cordis Dudley – Carolyn Everton’s mother Jenny Friedman – Margaret Norfleet’s
friend
Effie Day – Lynn Sorey’s
grandmother Bill Haley – Natalie Robertson’s
father
Our Deployed Military -Send a note of thanks to military
overseas, go to www.letssaythanks.com .
Zach Strausser Daniel
Feldman Carl Siebenschuh Sgt.
Ray Mabry
Our Friends in Continued
Care
Autumn
Care Residents Viola Mosimann –
Lillian
Mercer – Beth Shalom Virginia Burcher
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Our congregation hears all
prayer requests during Sunday services.
Please feel free to voice your request during the service. Please indicate your request on the Prayer
Request cards found in the pews or call the church office (421-2778). On the
Prayer Card, please list the person’s name you would like to add to our Prayer
List, their relationship to you, and the prayer concern. Place the card in the offering plate or the
Prayer Request box on the organ. Names will remain on the List for 4 weeks
unless otherwise requested.
Order of
Worship
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THE
PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE
THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE
BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT
Acolyte
THE
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
“Open Our Eyes, Lord” Chancel Choir
*PRAISE
SONGS “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” see bulletin
“Spirit Song”
*THE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “Affirmation from Romans 8:35, 37-39” No. 887
THE ORGAN INTERLUDE
Please register your attendance by using the form found in the red folder on each pew at the middle aisle.
Visitors are asked to please include your complete address and phone
number. Please print.
THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR CONGREGATION
THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our 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
“On Eagle’s Wings”
And God will raise you up on
eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
make
you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of HIS hand.
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES
(In addition to your
offering, the person on the center aisle is asked to hand the attendance sheet
from their row to
the usher. Thank You.)
The Organ Offertory
*The Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor
(During the singing of the hymn, children, preschool-2nd grade may go to Children’s Church.)
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILD(REN)
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE IN THE
CLASSROOM(S) BEHIND THE SANCTUARY.
*HYMN: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
No. 57
ANTHEM “The Day He Wore My Crown” Solo: Craig Robertson
THE
SCRIPTURE READING Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 & II Corinthians 5:16-21
In blue pew Bibles pages 1035 & 1145
THE
MESSAGE “Lost and Found” Pastor
*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 348
“Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”
THE
BENEDICTION
*THE CHORAL RESPONSE “O How He Loves You and Me” All
Oh, how He loves you and me, Oh, how He loves you and me.
He gave His
life, what more could He give?
Oh,
how He loves you; Oh, how He loves me; Oh, how He
loves you and me.
*THE TAKING OF THE LIGHT INTO
THE WORLD
Acolyte
*THE ORGAN POSTLUDE
*Denotes the Congregation Standing
Memory Verse:
Pressing
on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:14 (NIV)
14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which
God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
NEXT WEEK: Scripture: John 12:1-8 & Philippians 3:4-14 Message: “Getting Ready for the Funeral”