SERVICE OF WORSHIP Second Sunday of Easter April 23, 2017

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1 SERVICE OF WORSHIP Second Sunday of Easter April 23, 2017 Pre-Service Announcements, Welcome and Registration of Attendance Mrs. Phyllis Moore Presenting the Light Evan Morris and Hayden Lichty Prelude Because He Lives Dr. Dan Williams and Mrs. Sara Kellam Maher *Pastoral Greeting Reverend Dr. Ivan H. M. Peden Pastor: This is the day that the Lord has made! People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Pastor: The light of Christ has overcome our darkness. People: He is risen! Praise the Lord! *Hymn of Praise Love Divine, All Loves Excelling UMH No. 384 *Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from Romans 8:35, UMH No. 887 *Gloria Patri UMH No. 70 *Passing of the Peace Giving of Our Tithes/Offerings and Prayer of Dedication Offertory Anthem Were You There Youth Handbell Choir Tucker *Doxology UMH, No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Hymn of Preparation Turn Y our Eyes upon Jesus UMH No. 349 Scripture Lesson John 20:19-31 Mr. Doug Brown Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Emerging from Places of Fear: Becoming Bold Christians Rev. Ewing *Hymn of Response Thine Be the Glory UMH No. 308 *Benediction Rev. Ewing *Carrying the Light into the World Evan Morris and Hayden Lichty *Choral Response Shalom (UMH, No. 666) Chancel Choir *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude Mrs. Trivett (* Please stand, as you are able.) Children s Time Mrs. June Hayes Recognition of Preschool/School Care Staff Receiving Prayer Requests Mrs. Hayes Dr. Peden 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. Participants in today s service: The Reverend Doctor Ivan H. M. Peden, Senior Minister The Reverend Susan H. Ewing, Associate Minister Mrs. June Hayes, Director of Christian Education Mrs. Debby Trivett, Director of Music and Organist Mrs. Beth Johnson, Chancel Choir Accompanist Mrs. Phyllis Moore, Chair, Communications Team and Co-Chair, Stewardship Team: Pre-Service Announcements Mr. Doug Brown, Lector Evan Morris and Hayden Lichty, Acolytes

2 WELCOME TO LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH We welcome all who are visiting with us we trust you will be blessed and challenged in worship today! Enter in stillness...know that the Lord is God. Listen in reverence...it is God who called us forth today. Sing with delight...it is God who hears us. Listen carefully to the Word of God. Depart in peace...it is God s gift to you. Serve with joy...it is your gift to God! We trust you will come again. We are blessed by your presence at either the Contemporary Service or the Traditional Service! LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC Website: Church toni.jones@lewisvilleumc.org Parsonage: Church: Fax (Church): SUNDAY WORSHIP New Beginning (contemporary): 8:30 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Traditional Worship: 11:00 am Dr. Jeff Patterson: District Superintendent Dr. Ivan Peden: Senior Pastor Rev. Susan Ewing: Associate Pastor June Hayes: Director of Christian Education Debby Trivett: Music Director Emily Roach: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Toni Jones: Secretary MINISTRY AND STAFF OF THE CHURCH Paul Leeland: Resident Bishop Ministers: Every Member of the Church Esther Gitobu: Missionary to Cambodia Bo Houff: Chairperson of Administrative Board Mike Hayes: Chairperson of Council on Ministries Dean Norman: Lay Leader June Hayes: Interim School Care Director Marcia Sexton: Preschool Director LUMC MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Book of Discipline 2012 LUMC VISION STATEMENT: The Vision of Lewisville United Methodist Church is to provide love, hope, and faith to all through education, fellowship, and worship of our Lord. We encourage stewardship of our time, our talents, and our gifts to support our church, our community, and our mission.

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, April 23 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Contemporary), Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 9:50 am Confirmation Class, 6th Grade Class 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 3:55 pm Youth Handbell Choir 4:00 pm Small Groups Team, Yokefellow 4:30 pm Children s Choir Monday 6:30 pm Toning with a Mission, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Administrative Board, Asbury 7:15 pm Adult Handbell Choir Tuesday 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room 7:00 pm AHG, Asbury, Rooms 212, 213, 214 Wednesday 7:25 pm Chancel Choir Thursday 9:30 am Vienna Village Volunteer Visiting Program 4:30-6:00 pm Leaps of Faith, Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Run for God, Yokefellow 7:30 pm Praise Band, Fellowship Hall THE FLOWERS in the Sanctuary this morning are given in honor of all children and their families by the LUMC Preschool. SYMPATHY: We express our Christian love and sympathy to Barbara Moser in the death of her sister, Clydene Sparks, on April 13. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN ACOLYTE? If you are between the ages of 8 and 100 and would like to serve as an acolyte, please call Rita Smith, , or Beth Johnson, They need to know as soon as possible as they are currently working on the acolyte roster. GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 am Service) Apr. 23 Ken and Giszelle Jones Apr. 30 Dave and Susan Britten GREETERS (11:00 am Service) Month of April: Ron and Sue Darby Children s Church Schedule 8:30 am Worship Service Apr. 23 June Hayes Apr. 30 June Hayes Nursery Schedule, Apr 23: 8:30 am Nursery: Jan Jobson 11:00 am Nursery: Kathy McNamara Nursery Schedule, Apr 30: 8:30 am Nursery: Rita Joseph 11:00 am Nursery: volunteer needed PSALMS PRAYERS OF THE HEART by Eugene Peterson. Come join the Upper Room Sunday School Class beginning today, April 23, as we start this new Lifeguide Bible Study. The Psalms show us how to relate to God as we pray our doubt, fears, and anger. They show us how to respond to God in praise. Here we find the best place to explore who we are and what God means to us. Feel free to join us anytime during this 12-week study. MARRIAGE COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION with Dr. Bob Nations, Associate Director of Online Counseling with Wake Forest University. Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 3:00-5:00 pm, Lewisville UMC (2nd floor, Fellowship Hall). Light refreshments provided. Free program sponsored by The Stephen Ministry Team. Please RSVP to Debbie Weston, , by Wednesday, April 26, if you plan to attend.

4 Catalyst News: Emily will be in the office Monday & Tuesday this week* TODAY: º 9:45am- AM Catalyst, Youth Room º4:30pm- Youth Sunday Planning - all youth are encouraged to attend. Tuesday: HS Breakfast 7:30am, Bojangles Wednesday: FOLLOW Bible 7pm, Roaches' House Thursday: Leaps of 4:30-6pm, Fellowship Hall NEXT Sunday 4/30: Youth Sunday Practice, 4:30-6:30pm STEWARDSHIP: As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Presence Promises to Keep: Gifts Apr. 16 Sunday School: 143 8:30 Service: :00 Service: 174 Apr. 16 General Budget $ 8, Capital Improvement $ World Hunger $ Bus Fund $ Church Parlor Project $ Red Bird Mission Fd. $ TACO DINNER: You re invited to join us on Cinco de Mayo which is Friday, May 5, in the fellowship hall for a taco dinner! We ll be serving from 6-7:30 pm, so come and dine at your leisure. The menu includes tacos with your choice of turkey or beef (both hard and soft shell), beans, rice, dessert and drinks. There is no set ticket price, but all donations will go toward the purchase of a 5-octave set of choirchimes. The Adult and Youth Handbell Choirs are working together to make this a fun night for you and your family. So wear your sombreros and ponchos, speak your best Spanish and enjoy the festive decor and music of another country! CHURCH BUS COMMITTEE NEWS: Our first bus is now in the parking lot and approaching Ready to Use status!! In preparation we are organizing some classes for you to obtain your Commercial Drivers License (CDL). A 30-minute info session will be held on Wednesday, May 3, at 7:30 pm in the Yokefellow Classroom. I will have hard copies of the CDL Manual, a testing schedule and information on practice driving dates, times and locations. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, so I have the correct number of manuals. These manuals are also available on line if you prefer- but please let me know if you will be attending AND IF YOU WANT A HARD COPY OF THE MANUAL. We will have a practice test session on Wednesday, May 17, at 7:30 pm in the Yokefellow Classroom. So come and join us or send a member of your group so our bus will be ready to roll!! Please RSVP to: Margaret Williams margaretjlwilliams@icloud.com LOOKING AHEAD: On Sunday, April 30, our 5th Sunday Offering will support UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). Special envelopes will be provided for your contributions. LUMC School Care Enrollment Information: Registration for opened for our currently enrolled families and church families on Tuesday, April 18. We currently serve Lewisville Elementary, Southwest Elementary, Meadowlark Elementary, Morgan Elementary and Meadowlark Middle Schools. Enrollment for the public will open April 25 at 5:00 pm. For more information regarding enrollment and the School Care program, please contact June Hayes at (336) WE WOULD REALLY LIKE MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR NURSERY! You can sign up online at or use the 6-month volunteer calendar sign up sheets located in the preschool lobby beside the front door. Thank you for volunteering! You are appreciated! You can also sign up for the nursery by calling Tracy Conner ( ) or June Hayes ( ) if you prefer.

5 Lewisville United Methodist Women s Friendship Tea All mothers, daughters, aunts, cousins, sisters, and friends are invited to save the date for the LUMW FRIENDSHIP TEA. This highly anticipated event will take place on Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come and share a spot of tea and light tea refreshments. You can join in the fun by reserving a table that you decorate (centerpiece and tea place settings). You will be amazed at the beautiful displays of traditional and whimsy table decorations. You will laugh and share in the moment of fun and inspiration. School age daughters are welcomed to attend. Child care will not be provided. Reverend Laura Auten, District Superintendent of the Uwharrie District will be our guest speaker. She will share a message to enlighten and challenge us on friendship. Reverend Auten is our own Reverend Susan s sister! The cost for the table reservation is $ for 8 seats. If you are unable to reserve a table, but would like to come, individual tickets will be $ All proceeds will benefit United Methodist Women Missions and the Church Parlor Restoration. All reservations are required by May 7 th. We are excited about this event and hope that you will participate! Purchase your table reservation or individual ticket by contacting: Carolyn ; Lisa ; or Debbie BARBECUE: Shar on UMC will be having a hickor y cooked bar becue on Saturday, April 29, 10 am 2 pm. Sold by pound or sandwiches. Eat in or take out. THE SHEPHERD S CENTER PRESENTS SPRING LIFE-LONG LEARNING SERIES, a wonderful learning and fellowship opportunity for those over age 50. The Spring Adventures in Learning education series will be held Tuesday through Thursday, April 25, 26 and 27, at Ardmore United Methodist Church, 630 S. Hawthorne Road beginning at 8:30 a.m. The series includes six exciting morning course selections, a luncheon option focused on advocacy issues facing older adults as well as three stimulating afternoon course options. The cost for the full series is $20 for members and volunteers; $25 for non-members. First time participants in the life-long learning series can participate at no cost except for the cost of lunch (if requested) and course supplies. Lunch is available for an additional fee. Call the Shepherd s Center at or visit for more info or to register.