Director of Music: Craig Robertson                                                    Organist: Betty Winslow

Directors of Youth: Cheryl Best & Randy Finck                                       Custodian: Michael Colbert

Church Secretary: Susan Coard                                              Nursery Worker: Rebecca Burcher Jones

Directors of Children’s Ministry: Donna Mishler

Acolyte: 8:30 Dylan Finck   11:00 Megan Bar

   Next Week: 8:30 Kassidy Strosnider   11:00 Wes Sorey

Children’s Church: 8:30 Lindsay Kennedy   11:00 Lynn Jordan

   Next Week: 8:30                               11:00

Offering Counters: Jon Marshall & Sharon Magyar

   Next Week:

Bread Ministry for March: Michele Sutton, Margaret Norfleet & Mary Minch

Autumn Care Leaders for April: Tom Mercer & Betty Winslow

 

 

 

 

     C H U R C H   C A L E N D A R

Sunday

4:30-6:00 p.m.

God’s Kids

 

6:00 p.m.

Easter Cantata followed by dinner

Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Ladies’ Bible Study

 

7:00 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday

7:00 p.m.

Youth Bible Study, Disciple 2 and

 

 

   John DVD Bible Study

Thursday

12:00-7:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Pickup

 

7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service

Friday

12:00-7:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Pickup

 

7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Service

Saturday

1:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt

 

Great Bridge Food Closet Hotline: 757-456-1220

Looking for Hickory UMC on You Tube?  Here is the link: www.youtube.com/HickoryUMC.

Have an event you want to announce on this site, contact Cheryl Best @ cherylbest07@verizon.net.

HUMC AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE PROGRAM: Farm Fresh Receipts: Collection containers are available on the piano and on the table in the Welcome Center.  Thank you!

 

Hickory United Methodist Church Mission Statement

“To live and proclaim the Gospel, seeking, encouraging and equipping all to become disciples of Jesus Christ.”

         

2708 Battlefield Boulevard, South, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

                         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

                          Palm Sunday – March 28, 2010

                  

Welcome to Hickory United Methodist Church!  We hope today is a blessing and invite you to worship with us again soon. The Pastor, Staff and people of Hickory will be glad to share with you information about opportunities for Christian growth. Please call the church office (421-2778) for more information.  You may also email the church at office@hickoryumc.org or visit our website at www.hickoryumc.org.

 

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 Welcome Center.  You are invited to meet and greet.

 

A special thank you to Sharon Etzell who made the Palm Crosses.

 

Thank you to all who participated and attended the variety show.  This is a wonderful church to be a part of.  Through you we truly feel God's love.  We deeply appreciate your prayers and support.  Love, The Etzell Family

 

Laura Marie Etzell Aspiring Teacher Scholarship Fund Variety Show: A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped to make our variety show such a huge success. Through the tireless work of everyone from our very own Joyful Noise Class to the youth, children, Scouts, cooks, performers, decorators, planners, and organizers, the Step On Stage Variety Show was held on March 21 @ 5:00 pm.  Over 200 people were provided an evening of good food, fabulous entertainment, prizes, and wonderful Christian fellowship.  We are pleased to announce that the variety show endeavor raised over $4,000.00 for the Laura Marie Etzell Aspiring Teacher Scholarship Fund @ Hickory High School. God bless each one of you for your outpouring of love to the Etzell family and in memory of our dear Laura Marie Etzell.        Donna Mishler and Cheryl Best

 

CHILDREN'S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.  We are currently in need of individuals who are willing to help out with our children's church ministry during the regular worship time on Sundays.  A short lesson/art activity is provided for the volunteer to use with a small group of children for 30 minutes following the children's sermon.  Please prayerfully consider giving 1/2 hour of your time in a 3 month period to help with the ministry of our children at Hickory Church.  Contact Donna Mishler @ 421-7963.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

Help train teachers in Yei, Southern Sudan: If you are an experienced educator (possibly retired), in good health, have energy and love for children and a desire for adventure, this is a wonderful opportunity to serve. Orientation to be held on Mon., Apr. 19, 7 pm at the District parsonage4113 N Witchduck Rd, Va Beach. Come meet with Lilly Klepp, founder of Harvesters Orphanage in Yei. If you are interested, please contact the District Office (473-1592) or Ellen Cummings at Baylake UMC (464-2423). (Date of the trip is not set, but will probably take place in Sept. 2010).

 

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.

 

There is a collection box in the Welcome Center for donations of used glasses and hearing aids which will be collected by the Lions Club.  Also, Sandy Carawan is selling Lions Club brooms with all profits going to assist the blind.  If interested, please call Sandy at 547-5479.

 

         UM WOMEN

Cookbooks reduced to $5.00.                  

 

                                                           UM MEN

Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 pm at the church.  All men are invited to attend.

 

Upcoming Easter Services:

Easter Cantata and Dinner, TODAY, 6:00 p.m.

Holy Week Services, March 29th-April 2nd, 12:10 p.m., at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church.

Maundy Thursday Service, Thursday, April 1st, 7 p.m., at Hickory UMC.

Good Friday Service, Friday, April 2nd, 7:00 p.m., at Hickory UMC.

Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 3rd, 1:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 4th, 6:30 a.m., Easter Sunrise Service at Hickory UMC, followed by breakfast at Hickory Ruritan Club.  Three Easter Services at HUMC – 8:30, 9:50, 11:00 a.m.     

    

Praise Songs:                 I WILL ENTER HIS GATES

I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I will enter His courts with praise.  I will say, “This is the day that the Lord has made.”  I will rejoice for He has made me glad.  He has made me glad, He has made me glad, I will rejoice, for He has made me glad.  He has made me glad, He has made me glad, I will rejoice, for He has made me glad.

 

                                                 MAJESTY

Majesty, worship His majesty.  Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise.  Majesty, kingdom authority flow from His throne unto His own, His anthem raise.  So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.  Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.  Majesty, worship His majesty.  Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings!

 

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members
Zach Quidley
New Requests Beyond our Congregation
Bettye Prindle – Stephanie Stahler’s friend     
Members with Continued Concerns
Jean Dryer                   Dave Desler                 Thomas “T” Blake       Nancy Jennings          
Juanita Adkins             Catelin Gilmore                       Shirley Harrell                        Jean Thompson          
Nancy Edney               Sandy Carawan            Eunice Boyette                        Betty Benson     
Dorcas Hanbury          Andy Barnard              Bonnie Harrell             Stephanie Stahler
Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation
Bonnie Roman                         Karen & Lawrence Edwards

Pete Parker                   Richard Hancock         Linda Gates                 Marie Hadley’s family

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                
Diana Fugh – Susan McKee’s friend               June Ricks – Susan Coard’s mother
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 cousins         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

Erik Ketterman                        LTJG Amy Nowakowski

Our Friends in Continued Care                                            

Autumn Care Residents                                               Viola MosimannBeacon Shores Nursing Home

Lillian Mercer – Beth Shalom                          Virginia BurcherWarwick Forest Assisted Living

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

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +      8:30 & 11:00 a.m.    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

THE PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT                                                                      Acolyte

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP  Sing Hosanna!”                                God’s Kids

 

*PRAISE SONGS                     “I Will Enter His Gates”                                  see bulletin 

                                                             “Majesty”

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH  The World Methodist Social Affirmation”    No. 886

 

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                                                                   Donna Mishler

   (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:                             “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”                          No. 154

 

ANTHEM                                      “Lift Up Your Heads”                             Chancel Choir

 

THE SCRIPTURE READING                                   Philippians 2:5-11 & Luke 19:28-40

                                                                                   In blue pew Bibles pages 1162 & 1040

 

THE MESSAGE                                   “Exalted”                                                      Pastor

 

 

 

 

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT                                             No. 159             

                                                                            “Lift High the Cross”

      

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:

Christ Paid the Price                          I Peter 2:24  (NIV)

24 He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed.  

 

 

NEXT WEEK:

Scripture: John 20:1-18 & Luke 24:1-12

Message: “A Crib, A Cross and A Cave”