S T. J O H N S U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H. March 10, N E W B E R R Y S T. N W A I K E N, S C

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1 S T. J O H N S U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H March 10, N E W B E R R Y S T. N W A I K E N, S C stjaiken.org

2 2019 Confirmands Teacher: Charity Leigh Bennie Bowers Campbell Crain Wya Donaldson Phoebe Hiner Cole Kring Xander Leigh Olivia Overstreet Sophia Overstreet Luke Vincent Wi Wilkins Teacher: Lisa Muckinhaupt Brooks Abrams Hunter Creasy Carleigh Day Ben Herron Stern Massey Audrey Muckinhaupt Benton Orr Caroline Wiedenman Ka e Wright Granger Young Additional Confirmation teachers for 2019 were Dr. Tim McClendon and Dr. Catherine Nance. Thank you to all who prayed for the delegates of the special session of the General Conference. The Rev. Tim McClendon of South Carolina was asked to lead the General Conference in prayer before final approval of the main mo on. (From United Methodist News Service) Your prayers were felt. We ask for your con nued prayers as the UMC moves forward. SERVING THIS WEEK 8:30 Dr. Tim McClendon, Rev. Nancy Reed; Music Director & Organist Christopher Nash 9:02 Dr. Tim McClendon; Worship Leader Harry Sampson; Music Jane Timmerman & The 9:02 Band 11:00 Dr. Tim McClendon, Rev. Nancy Reed; Music Director Dr. Catherine Stapleton Nance; Organist Christopher Nash Crucifer Kate Gibson; Acolytes Chaney Heath and Lucas Yeh March Worship Support Susan Lawson, Mary Musick, Lynda Troutman, and Sherry Williamson *Please stand, as able. You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to and following the instructions. Texts used with this service permission granted under CCLI # This service is broadcast over WKSX 92.7 at 12 pm. One week delay.

3 March 10, 2019 Children s Ministries Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet John 13:1 17 Jesus wants us to serve others. GROVE (5K 5th grade) Wednesday: Alleluia Choir 4 p.m. Joy Choir 4:15 p.m. Foundation Student Ministries 5:00 Choir 6:00 SNY Wednesdays, 7:00p.m. in the Faith Center: CORE middle school girls Bible Study DWELL high school girls Bible Study BROTHERHOOD youth boys Bible study St. John s Missions News Let us Pray: For each person par cipa ng in Kairos this weekend, to know they are truly loved by God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit through a simple gi of a cookie. For our Honduras team, that God goes before them and prepares each heart to serve where God leads them to love. For their safety and for God's love to be spread to those who don't know Him. May they all know their church is there with them in prayer. United Methodist Women Members of Circle 6 should note that their March mee ng will be Tuesday, March 12 at Red Lobster at 12:30 p.m. The UMW will host their Spring Brunch on Tuesday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Ward Hall. All women of the church are invited to a end. The event is free. The Resource Center The Resource Center has received three 6 week Lenten studies. Each one includes 10 copies and a teacher s guide. More copies can be ordered if you have a larger group interested. St. John s Lenten Calendar Lenten Lunches 12:00 p.m. beginning March 13 All lunches will be held at St. Mary s; St. John s will co host lunch on March 27 Palm Sunday Sunday, April 14 Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m., April 18 The Last Supper Play followed by communion Tenebrae 7:00 p.m., Good Friday April 19 A Service of Shadows in the Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m., April 20 Children walking 5K; egg hunt will be held on the playground LOOKING AHEAD Mar. 10 Confirmation (10:00am) Mar. 12 Joye in Aiken (7:30pm) Mar. 13 Lenten Lunch at St. Mary s Mar Leadership Conference Mar. 29 Father Daughter Dance Mar. 31 Rutter Requiem (8:30 & 11:00) April 18 Last Supper Play (7:00pm) April 19 Office Closed for Good Friday April 19 Tenebrae Service (7:00om) April 20 Easter Egg Hunt CHURCH HOSTS Hosts the week of March 10, 2019 Sunday AM EVENING Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday *Sunday AM Mar. 17 Bryan Staubs Mike Uhle Keith Polk Brian Eberhard Harry Shade Gene Usher Earl Melton James Yaughn Michael Rollins

4 Flower Calendar If you are interested in purchasing flowers for the Sanctuary in honor or in memory of a loved one, you may fill out your information in the Flower Book located in the narthex, or by calling the church office, Bishop Holston s 2019 Leadership Conference We will be hosting Bishop Holston s 2019 Leadership Conference Wed., March 20 through Fri., March 22 in the Faith Center and Ward Hall. Clergy and laity from our Annual Conference will be attending. Wednesday Night Supper Wednesday Night Supper is cancelled for March 13. Dinners will resume March 20. News of the Family Our sympathy to: Claire & Ray Hesse on the loss of Claire s father, Billy Coleman, on Mar. 4 in Lexington, SC. \Ç `xåéü tå Nancy Tisdale March 3, 2019 Attendance 3/3/19 8: : : Total 885 ACTS Monthly Collection Item March Jelly Collection bins located in the Narthex and the Faith Center. Our Giving Growth Operations Budget as of 2/27/ Year to date offerings given for what God is asking us to do: $458, Year to date ministry expenditures: $300, $157, Missions Budget 2019/2020 Year to date offerings given for what God is asking us to do in Missions: $21, Year to date Missions Disbursements: $16, We thank you for your generous support to the Missions of St. John s! A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH

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6 GREETING AND WELCOME Welcome to all who are worshiping with us. As we enter a holy space and me this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The prelude is the call to silent medita on and prepara on of worship. PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 110 A Mighty Fortress is Our God Ein Feste Burg OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) God of the wilderness, your Spirit leads us to face the truth, unprotected and exposed: in our mes of trial help us to resist the worship of empty power, so that we may find our true food in Jesus Christ, the broken bread. Amen. *SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:1 13 SERMON Hard Choices Dr. Tim McClendon *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI Meineke Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS OFFERTORY Mozart Please enter your name in the Friendship Pad located near the center aisle. If you are new to St. John s, please add your contact informa on. Pass the pad down the row to others. When the pad reaches the end of the row, please return it so we may learn one another s names. *DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD S PRAYER and CHORAL RESPONSE 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 395 Take Time to Be Holy Holiness *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Order of Worship 8:30 AM

7 Order of Worship Gathering Only Grace M. West Greetings and Announcements Please enter your name in the Friendship Pad and pass it down the row. If you are new to St. John s, please add your contact information. When the pad reaches the end of the row, pass it back so we may learn each other s names. Song of Praise So Good to Me D. Evans Affirmation of Faith I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Pastoral and 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Offering* Child of God M. Miller Joy & Alleluia Choirs Scripture Luke 4:1 13 Sermon Hard Choices Dr. Tim McClendon Closing Song My Feet Are On the Rock I Am They Benediction Sending Forth * You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to and following the instructions

8 GREETING AND WELCOME Welcome to all who are worshiping with us. As we enter a holy space and me this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The prelude is the call to silent medita on and prepara on of worship. PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 110 A Mighty Fortress is Our God Ein Feste Burg OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) God of the wilderness, your Spirit leads us to face the truth, unprotected and exposed: in our mes of trial help us to resist the worship of empty power, so that we may find our true food in Jesus Christ, the broken bread. Amen. CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS ANTHEM And Can It Be Forrest And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior s blood! Died he for me? who caused his pain! For me? who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that thou my God, shouldst die for me? He le his Father's throne above; so free, so infinite his grace, emp ed himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race. Tis' mercy all, immense and free for oh my God, it found out me! No condemna on now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine; alive in him my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim my crown, through Christ my own! *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI Meineke Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD S PRAYER and CHORAL RESPONSE 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERTORY Please enter your name in the Friendship Pad, located near the center aisle. If you are new to St. John s, please add your contact informa on. Pass the pad down the row to others. When the pad reaches the end of the row, please return it so we may learn one another s names. *DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *HYMN OF PREPARATION #2112 Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley Lonesome Valley Children K3 2nd grade will follow the Crucifer to Children s Church in the chapel. Thank you to the choir members who also participated in the 8:30 SonRise Choir and may now depart. *SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:1 13 SERMON Hard Choices Dr. Tim McClendon *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 395 Take Time to Be Holy Holiness *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Order of Worship 11:00 AM