Welcome, Brian! Piano Fundraiser Continue. Time To Order Easter Flowers. March/April Upper Room Devotional Now Available.

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1 Welcome, Brian! Today, while Wesley s director or music, Jordan Markham, enjoys some vacation time, please welcome Brian Sevison to the organ bench. Brian is a sophomore music education major at Susquehanna University. He has been playing organ for three years and studies under Dr. Marcos Krieger. Brian is a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Catawissa. Please warmly greet Brian, and thank him for sharing his talents with us this morning. Piano Fundraiser Continue The current drive to raise funds for a grand piano continues with various events you can support. Please take advantage of the flyer included with today s worship folder. Take the flyer to Panera Bread on Monday, March 4. You can enjoy a delicious meal, and the Chancel Choir will receive a percentage of the purchase price of your meal that will benefit the piano. In addition, you can still purchase a key for the piano. Look for the piano display in the Third Street narthex for additional details. Envelopes you can use to make a grand piano donation (or to purchase a key) can be found at various locations throughout the church. See the flip-side of this insert regarding the upcoming open mic night event which also benefits the purchase of the grand piano. Thank you for your support of the grand piano fundraisers Time To Order Easter Flowers The Lenten begins next month, and it s time to think about ordering flowers which will adorn the Wesley sanctuary on Easter morning. Once again this year, white Easter lilies and various colors of hyacinths and tulips will be the flowers of choice. Along with the traditional spring flowers, this year, orders will be taken for Reiger begonias. As always, flowers can be ordered in honor of or in memory of a loved one. And, as is the Wesley tradition, orders will also be taken for plants to be placed at Geisinger House of Care in Danville. Forms for ordering Easter plants are included with this worship folder and with the March issue of Wesley Tidings. Additional forms can be obtained from the desk in the Third Street narthex, the Donation Station in the Murray Avenue entryway, or on the Hospitality Table in the Market Street vestibule or stop at the church office any day during the week. March/April Upper Room Devotional Now Available The March/April issue of The Upper Room devotional magazine is now available. The Upper Room is a great way to enhance your daily devotion time and will help make the upcoming Lenten and Easter seasons more meaningful. Copies of The Upper Room can be found in the rack at the back of the sanctuary, on the Third Street desk, and on the Market Street Hospitality Table. Please help yourself to a copy, and feel free to take a copy for a friend, neighbor, or relative. Audit Has Begun Treasurers of all groups within the church should note that the 2018 audit has begun. In order to prepare for the audit, please gather your books along with all bank statements from December January Your records should be dropped off at the church office at your convenience as soon as possible. The audit committee thanks you for your support of completing the audit of last year s financial records in a timely manner. For additional information regarding the audit, contact the church office ( ). Ash Wednesday is coming on March 6, 2019 Mark your calendars, and join the Wesley congregation for worship that evening at 7 o clock.

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3 Easter is Sunday, April 21! To celebrate the gladsome Resurrection Day, Wesley Church will be decorated with white Easter lilies and colorful hyacinths, tulips, and Reiger begonias. You can help do so by placing a plant in memory of a loved one by using this form. This form to be used only for memorial plants. Please note: all flowers must be taken from the sanctuary after the Easter morning worship service. If you do not want the plant for yourself, please find a shut-in, friend, or a relative who might appreciate the floral gift at this time of the year. Designate the variety of plant you wish to have placed as your memorial. Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund. To order, complete this form (one form per flower, please) and place it in the offering plate, or send it to: Wesley United Methodist Church (Easter Flowers) 130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA White Easter Lily (4 or more blooms) $9.50 Hyacinth (3 blooms) $9.50 Tulips (5-6 blooms) $9.50 Reiger Begonia $6.50 Payment must accompany order: $_ Deadline to order plants: Friday, March 22, 2019 This plant to be placed in memory of: By: Easter is Sunday, April 21! To celebrate the gladsome Resurrection Day, the Wesley sanctuary will be decorated with white Easter lilies and colorful hyacinths, tulips, and African violets. You can help do so by placing a plant in honor of a loved one by using this form. This form to be used only for honorary plants. Please note: all flowers must be taken from the sanctuary after the Easter morning worship service. If you do not want the plant for yourself, please find a shut-in, friend, or a relative who might appreciate the floral gift at this time of the year. Designate the variety of plant you wish to have placed as your memorial. Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund. To order, complete this form (one form per flower, please) and place it in the offering plate, or send it to: Wesley United Methodist Church (Easter Flowers) 130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA White Easter Lily (4 or more blooms) $9.50 Hyacinth (3 blooms) $9.50 Colorful Tulips (5-6 blooms) $9.50 Reiger Begonias $6.50 Payment must accompany order: $ Deadline to order plants: Friday, March 22, 2019 This plant to be placed in honor of: By:

4 Easter is Sunday, April 21! Help Geisinger House of Care decorate for Easter, and add joy to those who will be there for the holiday by purchasing a spring flower to be placed there. This form to be used only for Geisinger House of Care. Designate the variety of plant you wish to have placed at Geisinger House of Care. Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund. To order, complete this form (one form per flower, please) and place it in the offering plate, or send it to: Wesley United Methodist Church (Easter Flowers) 130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA Easter Lily (4 or more blooms) $9.50 Hyacinth (3 blooms) $9.50 Tulip (5-6 blooms) $9.50 Mum $9.50 Payment must accompany order: $ Deadline to order plants: Friday, March 22, 2019 This plant to be placed in memory of: By: This plant to be placed in honor of: By:

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6 The Mission of Wesley Church is to: KNOW Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. GROW in faith through worship, prayer, and study. GO... in service to Christ and His world. The purpose of Wesley Church is to create disciples who serve Jesus Christ. Pastor: Mark F. Reisinger ~ Guest Organist: Brian Sevison Acolytes: Zoe Ross, 8 a.m.; Ben Burrell, 10:30 a.m. Liturgists: Cynthia Willis, 8 a.m.; Robert Dunkelberger, 10:30 a.m. The altar flowers are presented to the glory of God and in loving memory of Benjamin Brian Bucher. They are given with love by his family. Let us know you worshipped at Wesley Church this morning by completing the communication/attendance registration card which was handed to you when you entered the sanctuary. If you have recently moved or changed telephone numbers, be sure to indicate that information. New residents and visitors: please provide as much of the contact information as possible. Each week on the reverse side of the communication card, you will find a list of opportunities in which you can become involved at Wesley Church. This week s card includes several for you to consider. These are only for your consideration; you are not obligated to check any of these boxes. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate. Thank you for letting us know you worshipped at Wesley today.

7 Welcome to Worship at Wesley Church *Please stand where indicated by the asterisk. Congregation responds in bold italics. THE PRELUDE THE WORDS OF WELCOME *SIGNS OF PEACE AND HOSPITALITY *THE OPENING/PROCESSIONAL HYMN The Gift of Love UMH # 408 *THE MORNING PRAYER (all praying) Almighty and everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being, You created us for Yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they find rest in You. Grant to us such piety of heart and strength of purpose that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing Your will, and no weakness from doing it. In Your holy light may we see life clearly and in Your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8 a.m.) The World Methodist Social Affirmation UMH # 886 THE OFFERING with offertory (8 a.m.) THE OFFERING with Chancel Choir anthem (10:30 a.m.) surely The Presence of the Lord is in This Place Directed by Wesley Choral Scholar, Lexi Holzman *THE DEDICATION OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD UMH # 95 Hymn Tune: Old 100th THE CHILDREN S CHAT THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF GOD 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. *THE HYMN Behold a Broken World UMH # 426 Hymn Tune: Marsh Chapel THE PSALTER Psalm UMH # 833

8 *THE GLORIA PATRI (8 a.m.) UMH # 71 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. *THE GOSPEL LESSON John 3: New Testament Pew Bible Pages 87/88 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. THE EPISTLE LESSON II Corinthians 9: New Testament Pew Bible Page 169/173 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Generosity & Faithfulness Pastor Mark Reisinger *THE CLOSING/RECESSIONAL HYMN My Hope Is Built UMH # 368 *THE ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE BENEDICTION *THE CHORAL AMEN *THE POSTLUDE Serving you today... Greeters/Ushers (8 a.m.) Linda Boyer and Gayla Jean Horn Greeters (10:30 a.m.) Pat and Bruce Weir, Third Street; Jeanne and Paul Bejger, Market Street Head Usher (10:30 a.m.) ryan Hogue Children s Chat Leader Laura Davis Sound Technician John Stone, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Projectionists Ross Family, 8 a.m.; Josh Flook, 10:30 a.m. Combined Nursery Volunteers Melanie Hosler and Maggie Hosler February Altar Guild Janet Lee and Eileen Thomas

9 This Week s Happenings at Wesley Today 2 p.m. ~ Worship at Brookdale Wesley volunteers provide worship for the residents at Brookdale Living Center but all are welcome. Brookdale is located at 420 Shaffer Road, Bloomsburg. Monday 1 p.m. ~ Wesley Quilters Wesley s quilting group meets regularly. Call the church office ( ) for additional information. 6 p.m. ~ Bread & Wine This is the final time this food-lovers group meets for devotions and good things to eat. Tuesday 2-6 p.m. ~ V.I.T.A. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is available to low/moderate-income residents. Questions? cmcuwinfo@gmail.com, or call Wednesday 2-6 p.m. ~ V.I.T.A. (See above for information and contact info.) 6:30 p.m. ~ Board of Trustees (rescheduled from last week) Wesley s Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to discuss building-related issues. If you have a concern regarding the church building contact the church office at p.m. ~ AFG Stepping Stones to Recovery Thursday 2 p.m. ~ Wesley Staff The Wesley staff gathers to discuss concerns and upcoming events and activities. 4-8 p.m. ~ V.I.T.A. (See above for information and contact info.) 5:30 p.m. ~ Cub Pack # 25 Wesley Church sponsors Cub Pack # 25. To learn more, contact Dennis Frohlich at dennis.frohlich@gmail.com. 6:15 p.m. ~ Bells In Bloom ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Chancel Choir The handbell choir and adult singing choir rehearse weekly. Contact Jordan Markham, director of music, at , or jmarkham@wesleybloom.org, for details. Friday 5 p.m. ~ Young People s Choir The Young People s Choir is for all children and youth through Grade 12. Contact Cynthia Willis for more details , or cwillis@wesleybloom.org/ Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.~ Community Friendship Meal sponsored by Interfaith Working Group The Community Friendship Meal is held each week and your group can sponsor a meal. Call Jane and Brian Bercher ( ) to learn how you can provide a meal. 1 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W. Youth Wesley s G.L.O.W. Youth attend the Bloomsburg High School 2019 production of Into The Woods. Next Sunday Worship at both 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.... Sunday School at 9:15 a.m 2 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W. Youth Wesley s G.L.O.W. Youth attend the Central Columbia High School 2019 production of Mama Mia. 7 p.m. ~ Starlight Last Sunday s Attendance: 160 ~ Last Sunday s Offering: $5,946.50

10 Please print all information. 130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. Name: Change in contact information address: 1st-Time Guest 2nd-Time Guest Regular Attendee Member Address: Apt: Town/City: _ State: _ Zip: Best Contact Telephone: ( ) If 1st or 2nd-time guest, how did you hear about Wesley Church? (Name of person who invited you, radio, website, newspaper, other.) The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, February 24, 2019 If you are considering becoming a member of the Wesley Church family, the first step is to attend membership orientation where you will learn more about the church, get to know Pastor Mark a little better, and review expectations regarding membership. The next opportunity to be part of a new member orientation will be Sunday, March 10, 2019, when those interested will meet during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:15 a.m. Attending the orientation sessions is the path to membership at Wesley Church. Pastor Mark s session will be relaxed and informative as you learn more about Wesley Church and membership expectations. Please note: the new member orientation will incorporate instruction for all those young persons age 12 and over who would like to be confirmed into the Christian faith family at Wesley. I/we would like to be included with the new member orientation sessions beginning on March 10. Adult Membership Youth Confirmation Please include contact info on front of card.