St. Mark s. United Methodist Church. 100 Peachblossom Road Easton, Maryland FAX:

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1 St. Mark s United Methodist Church 100 Peachblossom Road Easton, Maryland FAX: churchoffice@stmarkseaston.org church

2 Palm/Passion Sunday March 25, :15 & 11 a.m. Worship Service GATHERING Please take time to pray WELCOME WE WELCOME ONE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE...Dr. Bill Wharton Festal March...Powell CALL TO WORSHIP Exaltation and joy Passover sacrifice and betrayal Death and life: such is the terrain of Holy Week. Such are waters that sweep us through the holy mystery of our faith. Now is the time to count the cost of discipleship. Now is the time to follow Jesus. THE OPENING PRAYER HYMN / LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES Hosanna, Loud Hosanna... page 278 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed. page 880 THE GLORIA,,,,,,,,...page 295 In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. SPECIAL MUSIC 8:15. Brooke Christensen... 11:00..Chancel Choir Prepare Ye The Way Pote

3 PSALTER READING Psalm 31:1-16 with response 1. pages PRAYER CONCERNS & CALL TO PRAYER The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. Let us pray. MORNING PRAYER & 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. PRAYER RESPONSE Tell Me the Stories of Jesus (verse 3) page 277 Into the city I d follow the children s band, waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand; one of his heralds, yes, I would sing loudest hosannas, Jesus is King! OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES Offertory Prayer & Offertory Music Voluntary.... Dr. Wharton Chorale.. Powell DOXOLOGY page 298 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died; my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. THE READING FROM THE GOSPELS Matthew 26:57-68 page 863 This is the Word of the Lord.. THANKS BE TO GOD! MESSAGE Meeting Jesus: Never the Same! Rev. Missy Rekitzke HYMN / EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES Where He Leads Me page 338 BLESSING/BENEDICTION In the hours and days and week ahead, Christ goes with us, leading the way. Where Christ leads, we will follow. Let us journey together to the cross. Where Christ leads, we will follow.

4 POSTLUDE..... Dr. Wharton Solemn Prelude...Powell Indicates Congregation standing as able. Have a Blessed Week & Say a Good Word for God! WELCOME TO ST. MARK S! Before the service begins, you are invited to register your attendance (please print) in the attendance pad in the pew. THE FLOWERS on the altar this morning are presented to the Glory of God, in celebration of our 52 nd wedding anniversary by Lee & Benita Afflerbach. THE NURSERY is located in Room 212 & is available for parents to attend to their child s needs. Volunteers are needed. Please see Dana Callahan, Nursery Coordinator. The nursery is located in Room Those Who Serve - ACOLYTE: Haley Nestel. LAYREADER: Barbara Friedman. (8:15). Sandy Wieland. (11:00). USHERS: Head Usher: Mike Butler; Lana Weaver & Betty Wheedleton. (8:15). Head Usher: Ray Kraeer; Barb Kraeer, Bob Thomas, Debbie Morton & Jen Eames. (11:00). GREETERS: Lana Weaver & Betty Wheedleton. (8:15). Sarah Stoner, Shirley Cole & Jeff & Debbie Morton. (11:00). SOUND TECH: Jeff Morton. (11:00). COFFEE HOUR: Tabitha Circle. ALTAR GUILD: Bobbie Ayers. CHURCH OPENING: Don Swann. CLOSING: The Nagels. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 9:30 AM Pairs & Spares meet in Conference Rm of Staff wing. The Koinonia Class meets in Meeting Rm Wesley-Yater meets in the Chapel. THE THRIFT SHOP has been cleaned & restocked with spring & summer items. Also our sign has been repainted by Jeff Morton. Stop by & take a look. He also volunteered to replace signs on the front & back doors. Thanks Jeff! Also thanks to the volunteers who helped clean & restock the Thrift Shop: Dick VanGilder, Amber Tefft, Gary Royer, Geoff Dulin, Elsie Garey, Linda King, Janice Dudrow, Cindy Hammons, Betty Wheedleton & Lana Weaver. Each of us should use whatever gifts with have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s Grace in its various forms. Thank you, Lee Royer, Missions NEW SCHEDULES ARE OUT! Schedules for Ushers, Greeters, Lay Readers, Sound/Video Techs & Communion Servers were ed last week & printed copies are available in the Gathering Area.

5 Please pick one up & mark your calendars. If you are not on the schedule & would like to be we can always find a way for you to serve! Please leave a message for Kathy Miller or kmiller@stmarkseaston.org. Thank you. VACATION BIBLE CAMP It s never too early to start planning your summer. Mark your calendars! St. Mark s Children s Vacation Bible Camp will be held this year July 23rd July 27 th. Come experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God! MUSIC LOVERS NEEDED: Do you sing or play an instrument? The 9:30 Praise Band needs you!! Rehearsals are Thursdays 5:30-6:30 & Sunday mornings at 8:30 in the sanctuary. Contact Elaine Tama for more information or see David Cherry after the service. DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN is 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday! UNITED METHODIST MEN If you are a man of faith and want to help us in our mission of serving Christ & others, we would love to have you join us. Send me an to earecksonr@yahoo.com & I will put you on our United Methodist Men (UMM) list. You don t have to attend our meetings to be involved. We are active & alive for Christ. Come & be a part of our group. THE THRIFT SHOP The shop hours are Monday- 10:00am- 12:30 pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Thank you! Lee Royer FOR MEMORIAL OR HONORARIUM monetary gifts please send to Karen Reed s attention. Please do not put in offering plate unless they are in regular envelope, marked with Karen s name. Letters are written to the family so they can be acknowledged. WE ARE STILL COLLECTING the Box Tops for Education. MR. FIX IT If you have nagging little things around the house that need fixing, why not call Mr. Fix-It who would be delighted to address your problem(s). Call the Church Office to arrange for this free service. PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. please feel free to join us as we pray for various needs for the church, members & the local community. Please use the pew cards to submit requests for prayers. PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY The Prayer Chain Ministry provides prayer support in crisis or emergencies for church members, loved ones & people in the community. Please call the church office 410/ & or Contact Sara Lou Casson 410/ or Betty Fleming 410/ This Week at St. Mark s- Sunday, March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday 8:15 a.m. Worship Service. Chapel. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Sanctuary. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. Sanctuary. 11:00 a.m. Family Life/ The Art of Marriage. Meeting Rm. 155.

6 Monday, March 26, 2018 Prayer Stations in Gathering Space 6:00 p.m. Pauses for Lent. Chapel. Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Prayer Stations in Gathering Space 6:30 p.m. Disciple Fast Track. Conference Rm. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Prayer Stations in Gathering Space 12:00 p.m. He Chose the Nails. Chapel. 6:30 p.m. He Chose the Nails. Chapel. Thursday, March 29, 2018 Prayer Stations in Gathering Space 6:00 p.m. Soup & Bread Meal. Fellowship hall. 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service w/epworth Choir. Sanctuary. Friday, March 30, 2018 Prayer Stations in Gathering Space 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service. Sanctuary. Sunday, March 25, 2018 Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service. Chapel. 7:30 a.m. Breakfast served by the UMM. Fellowship hall. 8:15 a.m. Worship Service. Chapel. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Sanctuary. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. Sanctuary. Prayer Focus: Mayor Willey, Easton Town Council & Talbot County Council. While we all know that being admitted into the hospital can be a stressful time, -Let Us Pray For- please contact the church office so that you can be visited. You are our family & are important to us! We would like your permission for your name to be listed if you are in the hospital. Bayleigh Chase 545 Cynwood Drive Gloria Lindquist, Lois Dabbert, Don Casson, Ted Lewers, Elva Eareckson Homestead Manor 410 Colonial Drive Denton, MD Lee Walker Envoy of Denton 420 Colonial Drive Denton, MD Eudora Fischer Lakeside Dave Stavely (Rm 326) 1109 S. Schumaker Drive Salisbury, MD Serving in the Military 1st Lt. Jacob Shores US Army Intrepid Way Colorado Springs, CO GySgt. Harold S. Brice, III U.S. Marine Recruiting Catonsville 5439 Baltimore National Pike Catonsville, MD 21229

7 CPL Sarah Golden (Royer) USMC 6128 Chosin Circle Tarawa Terrace, NC P.O. II Gary B. Granger, Jr. Navy 7812 Stone Briar Drive Glen Burnie, MD At Home (Easton, unless noted) Dan Pritchett 700 Port Street, Cottage 562 Chuck & Pat Moon 7336 Madeline Avenue Ruby Carter Price Street Phyllis Carroll 8900 Goldsborough Neck Road Cathy Tull 201 Federal Street, Apt. 27 Mort Reed 7410 Skidaway Road, Apt. 210 Savannah, GA Cadia Rehabilitation-Pike Creek 3540 Three Little Bakers Blvd. Wilmington, DE Susan Horning Our Global Missions: monthly focus Lifetime Wells International

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9 Hey Kids! Do you like music? Want to sing? Come join us for Kid s Choir! When: All Sundays,10:30-10:50 ish, following Sunday School. Where: The Bell Choir Room, (Down the hallway between the office and Fellowship Hall.) Who: Anyone in grades 1-8. Contact: Angie Nestel angienestel@gmail.com with questions or comments. Complete bottom portion & bring back next week or send ! Student Name(s): Parent Name(s): Cell Phone(Sunday mornings): (for updates): Circle Yes or No : I give permission for my child to be walked to the bell choir room right after Sunday School by a middle or high school student. St. Mark s Mission is: To share the love of Jesus with & through the people of Talbot County & beyond. Our Worship: 3/11 3/18 8:15 A.M. Worship :30 A.M. Worship :00 A.M. Worship Total Worship Attendance Sunday School Attendance Our Tithes & Offerings (March 18, 2018) Total Amount Received Last Week $ 8, Total for Operations $ 5, Total for Maintenance $ Total for Mortgage $ Other $ 1, Missions Fund (YTD)* $ 7,032.84

10 In a move to support your generosity, we re implementing a new way to give. We are really excited to announce that our app is now available for downloading in the app store! Using your smart phone text stmarkseaston app to You will be sent a link which will direct you to our very own custom app. So no matter where you are you can give anytime! You can also use your computer by going to our website click on the GIVE tab and follow the instructions. Thank you for your support as we continue to grow & impact our community together! Pecometh Summer Camp for Kids - The United Methodist Women of St. Mark s is offering partial scholarships for the Riverside program at Pecometh Camp & Retreat Ministries this summer. A total of 8 children s scholarships, for $ each, are available this year. For additional information about Camp Pecometh s programs and registration, please visit. If you would like your child to receive one of the St. Mark s scholarships, please contact Wendy Avey or Pastor Missy at the church office for assistance. There are now only 4 spots available!!

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12 Easter Flowers & Other Memorial Gifts Because we sometime receive orders for more flowers than we really need, & because there are other ways you can help enhance our worship services at Easter, the form below will allow you to decide what you would like to do. All gifts will be acknowledged in the bulletin. I/We Phone Wish to make the following gift to enhance the Easter services at St. Mark s: In honor of (name of living person) In memory of (name of deceased person) $ Easter Lilies ($11.00 each) $ To help cover the cost of decorations other than flowers. $ To use as needed. Make checks payable to: St. Mark s United Methodist Church & bring to the church office or put in offering plate. The flowers will be placed on the altar for Easter Sunday, April 1. Deadline for Lily orders is orders is Wednesday, March 28