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 Emily Perdue   11:00 Angelique Foster

   Next Week: 8:30 Abbey Perdue   11:00 Megan Bar  

Children’s Church: 8:30 Meredith Steadman   11:00 Lita Gedro

   Next Week: 8:30 Anne-Marie Giroud  11:00 Pam Davis  

Offering Counters: Sharon Nichols & Melissa Cofield

   Next Week: Beverly Edge & Debbie Sweigart

Bread Ministry for April: Grace McKee, Susan McKee, Margaret Norfleet & Cindy Williams

Autumn Care Leaders for May: Jeff Locke & Marlene Smith

 

 

 

 

 

     C H U R C H   C A L E N D A R

Sunday

2:00 p.m.

Baptisms at Northwest Baptist Church

 

4:30-6:00 p.m.

God’s Kids Meeting

 

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Youth Meeting

 

5:00 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Ladies’ Bible Study

 

6:30 p.m.

Mature Men’s Basketball

 

7:00 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday

7:00 p.m.

Youth Bible Study, Disciple 2 and

 

 

   John DVD Bible Study

Thursday

7:00 p.m.

Volleyball

 

 

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

                   Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 25, 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.

 

The flowers on the altar are given by Ron & Joyce Stukey in memory of their son, Kevin McCown.

 

At the 11:00 service, we welcome the following members of the 2010 Confirmation Class:

          Tylor Dennis Bailey                                              Rachel Lynn Fylstra

          Andrew Jordan Smithson                                     Zachary Neil Smithson                                                                             

 

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.

 

HUMM Scholarship: The HUMM college scholarship is open to high school seniors that will be going to college in the fall.  Applications are available on the HUMM bulletin board.  Applications are to be turned in to Glen Lester no later than Sunday, May 9th.

 

Graduates: If you know of someone in the church who is graduating this year, please call or email the church office and give us their complete name and school/college they are graduating from.  Please be sure to give us the correct spelling of their name.  All graduates will be recognized in June. 

 

Eastern Shore Ministry - Casa Esperanza - The Allison Jolly House of Hope

May 2nd - Food Drive for Casa Esperanza - Rice, beans, pasta, masa or maseca flour and other non-perishable items are needed to open Casa for the season.

May 8th - Day Mission Trip to Casa Esperanza - Church members will deliver food items then work at the mission to help Rev. Carmen Colonna prepare to help those served by Casa. If you are interested in going to the shore, please get in touch with Lynn Sorey at 672-6529.  

 

CHILDREN'S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS: We are currently in need of individuals 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 after the children's sermon.  Please prayerfully consider giving ½ 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.

 

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.

 

 

BLUE BUCKET OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS: The Generation Why Not Sunday School Class is collecting Children's Books from toddler age all the way to high school age.  These books will be donated to needy families in the community through the local schools, food pantries and women's shelters.  Here is a staggering statistic: 61% of low-income families have no books at all in their homes for their children.  Please put all your new and gently used books in the Blue Bucket provided in the Welcome Foyer.  "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." — Frederick Douglass

 

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.

 

Praise Songs:                     TO GOD BE THE GLORY

To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory for the things He has done.  With His blood He has saved me, with His power He has raised me, to God be the glory for the things He has done.

To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory for the things He has done.  With His blood He has saved me, with His power He has raised me, to God be the glory for the things He has done.

 

                                            THY WORD

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.  When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way, still You’re there right beside me.  And nothing will I fear as long as You are near.  Please be near me to the end.  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

John & Jeanne Harding                                               George & Anne Hathaway

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Rebecca McBride        Thomas Weston, Sr.     Joe Stroud, Sr. – Dave Feldman’s friend

Marnelle Gagnon – Margaret Norfleet’s mother           Alan Powell – Dave Feldman’s friend
Members with Continued Concerns
Jean Dryer                   Carolyn Rittenberry     Sarah Weeks                Bob Parsons                
Claire Ferguson                        Alma Hooper               Marty Hutto                 Sand De Ferebee         
Rebekah Mercer          Zach Quidley               Dave Desler                 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
Dolzak Family             Rev. Carmen Colonna
Etta Butler                    Ben Sever                    Preston Grissom           Donyel Foreman
Don Dinwiddie                        Bonnie Roman                         Richard Hancock         Linda Gates                
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                
Paul Miller – Greg Marable’s friend                 Bettye Prindle – Stephanie Stahler’s friend
Diana Fugh – Susan McKee’s friend               Lesa Miles – June Vinson’s friend      
Greg StaylorCindy Feldman’s friend                       Cynthia Potter – Kathy Cooper’s sister           
Kathy Devine – Marty Hutto’s friend              Danielle Miller – Marty Hutto’s granddaughter
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         
Dave Lokie – Amy Harris’ friend                    Mabel Grant – Kathy Moyer’s mother            
Gene & Doris Bryan – Cindy Feldman’s parents         Jenny Friedman – Margaret Norfleet’s friend
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 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  Come, Holy Spirit”                      Chancel Choir

 

*PRAISE SONGS                    “To God Be the Glory”                                    see bulletin 

                                                           “Thy Word”

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version” No. 882

 

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:                             “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”                        No. 64

 

ANTHEM                                           “The Faithful One”                            Chancel Choir

 

THE SCRIPTURE READING                                                   John 10:22-30 & Psalm 23

                                                                                     In blue pew Bibles pages 1062 & 544

 

THE MESSAGE                                “That’s All I Want”                                          Pastor

 

 

 

 

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT                                             No. 381             

                                                                  “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

      

RECEPTION OF 2010 CONFIRMATION CLASS (11:00)

 

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:

Love                                        John 13:34-35  (NIV)

  34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another."

 

NEXT WEEK:

Scripture: John 13:31-35 and

 Acts 11:1-18

Message: “Step By Step”