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7:45 a.m. Welcome to Epworth! 19285 Holland Glade Road Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Phone: 302-227-7743 office@eumcrb.org www.eumcrb.org Pastors- Rev. Vicky Starnes, Rev.

Coordinator of Caring Ministries: Mickie McManamon Manager of Facilities & Technologies: Kenneth Mahan Office Manager: Darlene Ford...Special Projects: Debbie Hunt.

. Interim Cemetery Superintendent: Jay Stevenson Custodian: Wanda Hudson Maintenance: Mike Harrigan Traditional Services at 7:45 & 11:15** Contemporary Service at 9:15** **Childcare Available Today,

We ask the question, How did this ragtag group of nobodies from a politically powerless country develop into a force that changed the values of the Mediterranean world?

On this Sunday, we look again at the Apostles Peter, Paul and Mary (yes, she was a valued disciple of Jesus) and the roles they played in this transformation From Fear to Function.

1 7:45 a.m. Welcome to Epworth! Holland Glade Road Rehoboth Beach, DE Phone: Pastors- Rev. Vicky Starnes, Rev. Glenn Catley / Director of Music Ministries: Doug Yetter. Accompanist: Linda Hess. Coordinator of Caring Ministries: Mickie McManamon Manager of Facilities & Technologies: Kenneth Mahan Office Manager: Darlene Ford...Special Projects: Debbie Hunt... Administrative Assistant: Diana Young.Sound Tech: Josh Megee Preschool Director: Betsy Plowman... Nursery: Cathy Crawford.. Interim Cemetery Superintendent: Jay Stevenson Custodian: Wanda Hudson Maintenance: Mike Harrigan Traditional Services at 7:45 & 11:15** Contemporary Service at 9:15** **Childcare Available Today, we begin a sermon series entitled, And Are We Yet Alive! We ask the question, How did this ragtag group of nobodies from a politically powerless country develop into a force that changed the values of the Mediterranean world? We examine the early Christian Church as found in Acts of the Apostles to discover the qualities and vision that empowered this transformation. On this Sunday, we look again at the Apostles Peter, Paul and Mary (yes, she was a valued disciple of Jesus) and the roles they played in this transformation From Fear to Function. All are welcome at Epworth and your participation truly makes a difference. NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 29, TH SUNDAY OF EASTER FOCAL LESSON: ACTS 8:26-40 PREACHER: REV. VICKY STARNES Interested in Becoming a Member of the Epworth Church Family? If you would like to become a member, watch for news about our next set of Belongings Classes, since the current ones have already started. You will have the opportunity to get to know our pastors in a small group setting, along with finding out how Epworth reaches out to our community. You will be welcomed into membership as a part of our worship services. Sign up for the Belongings Class in the Narthex.. VISION: Exploring Faith, Embracing Community; MISSION: Inviting All, Finding Your Place, Connecting to God, Demonstrating Care. STRUCTURE: Four Ministry Teams Inviting All Team Inclusive Ministries, Food Ministries, Ecumenical/ Interfaith, Social Justice Finding Your Place Team Small Groups, Belongings, Sunday School, All Age Level Groups Connecting to God Team Worship, Music, Conferences, Retreats Demonstrating Care Team Good Sam, Missions, Pastoral Care Team, Care Ministries Affiliating with other United Methodists for greater inclusiveness through the Reconciling Ministries Network. Long-Term Prayer Concerns Printed out and located near the Caring Ministries Bulletin Board Attendance Sunday, Apr. 15, :45 9:15 11:15 Nursery SS Total

2 Worship Celebration: April 22, :45 a.m. (TRADITIONAL) EPWORTH: a United Methodist Church 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B) We Gather In Community Gathering Music A Song of Life...Lani Smith Doug Yetter, organ Prelude on Innsbruck...Heinrich Isaac The Garden Walk...Gary Davidson Welcome & Sharing the Mission & Ministry of Epworth *Passing the Peace *Call to Worship *Opening Hymn Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love UMH 566 Sharing Joys & Concerns & Morning Prayer The Lord s Prayer UMH 895 *Prayer Response I Am Thine, O Lord (vs. 1-3) UMH 419 Invitation to Offering Please sign the blue Connections Pad and pass it down the row. Offerings are given through cash and check, on-line giving, Texting at and by using our Giving Kiosk in the narthex. There are Giving Cards in the pews to place in the plate, if you wish Offertory: In the Garden...Charles A. Miles Carolyn Cattafi, soloist * Acclamation Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (vs. 1 & 2) UMH 66 We Engage The Word Lesson I John 3:16-24 Terry Rasberry *Gospel Lesson John 10:11-18 Sermon From Fear to Function Rev. Glenn Catley We Are Sent Into The World *Hymn of Commitment Together We Serve FWS 2175 *Benediction Postlude *Please stand as you are able. Festive Postlude...Iouri Grichetchkine Place for Note Taking

3 This Week at Epworth 10:15 a.m. Confirmation Class 10:45 a.m. Deaf Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Food & Love Soup Kitchen 1:30 p.m. Administrative Staff Meeting 6:30 p.m. Disciple I 9:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Worship Team 10:00 a.m. Program Managers Meeting 10:45 a.m. Staff Bible & Prayer 12:00 p.m. Pastoral Care 2:00 p.m. Disciple II 2:00 p.m. Webinar Evangelism 6:00 p.m. ISOP 6:30 p.m. Pickleball 6:30 p.m. Disciple IV 1:00 p.m. Card Making 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Choir 3:00 p.m. Safety Task Force 4:30 p.m. Jesus in the Gospels 5:30 p.m. Memorial Bells 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice No Church Meetings 8:00 a.m. Earth Day 12:00 p.m. Food Trucks 12:00 p.m. Earth Day Art Exhibit Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God and: In loving memory of Ron Steen by Michael Cockey; In memory of Loved Ones by James & Jackie Travis. Stephen Ministers wearing blue name badges will be at each service if anyone in the Epworth Family wants to talk about any life challenges. Bulletins for the month of April are sponsored in memory of Loved Ones by Linda Miniscalco & Jeanne Drake. Sound: Ken Mahan, Sharon Wert, Josh Megee, Arne Jerfsten, Karen Kaufman Acolyte Autumn Reynolds; Greeters: Andy Brangenberg Head Ushers: Jim Blakeslee, Russ Mullen 7:45: Bud Frampton, Sharon Wert, Stu Bruce, Bill Moore 9:15: Bob & Marilyn Smith, Nancy Almacy, Maureen Ewadinger, Cathy McCallister, Karen Hugues 11:15: Russ Mullen, Chet Sprague, Harvey Waltersdorf, Jim Larsen Short Takes Interested in knowing more about Epworth s small group ministry? Call Mickie McManamon at Please remember to check the board on the door of our Food Pantry each Sunday to find out what items are in low supply. FYI: Should you have a Pastoral Care Emergency on the weekend, our Care Line Phone Number is Demonstrating Gratitude for the Earth Art Show All Epworth members are encouraged to submit a work of art, in any media, that demonstrates thankfulness for the Earth. These may be pieces you own or create, such as paintings, photographs, ceramics, sculpture, etc. They must be received by Friday, April 27, for exhibition at the church the weekend of April 28 and 29. Contact Walt Smith at wtsmith623@gmail.com, or , for more information. Earth Day at Epworth Returns Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 28 & 29, as Epworth revives Green Day! On Saturday, April 28, starting at 10:00 a.m., we will be sprucing up the flower and vegetable gardens. Stop by our WINGS table for more information. The long awaited Food Trucks will also return from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. To add to the festivities, East of the Mason Dixon Line will perform from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. On Sunday, April 29, there will be exhibits from Inland Bays, the Sierra Club and Delaware Interfaith Power & Light. Lunch will be provided by our amazing Kitchen@Epworth. For information on all the events, please visit our website and type in Earth Day in the Search. Please join us on the weekend of April 28 & 29 as we celebrate Earth Day everyday! Capital Ringers It s a Zoo Out There! tour is hitting the road! Songs include Baby Elephant Walk, Crocodile Rock, and Under the Sea, just to name a few. Come and hear the handbell ensemble in Newark, Long Neck, Ocean View, Lewes or Dover. Fun music for the whole family! See Karen Mahaffie or Judy Moore for more information, or visit Volunteers Needed to complete Habitat for Humanity Project Work on Habitat s West Rehoboth Beach home-building project reached an important milestone this week: all of the subcontractors have completed their trade work. Construction started on March 1 and is about a month ahead of schedule, thanks to the many volunteers who have worked on the project to date. In order to meet our projected June 1 completion date, we need lots of volunteers to help with painting, trim, flooring, cabinetry, and other finish work. That work got started on April 19 and will continue on Thursdays and Saturdays through May. If you have already registered as a Habitat Volunteer, follow this link to Habitat s website calendar page: -calendar to select the dates you can work. If you have not already registered as a volunteer with Habitat, you will first need to do so at before proceeding to the calendar. Andy D Aloisio is serving as Epworth s point of contact and liaison with Habitat. If you have questions about the project, please contact Andy at apdaloisio@gmail.com or This home is being built by Sussex County Habitat for Humanity in partnership with the Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches (LRAC), of which Epworth is a member. Inviting All, Finding Your Place, Connecting to God, Demonstrating Care

4 Leashes of Love Pet Ministry Are you interested in participating in Epworth s Leashes of Love Pet Ministry? Our friends at Doggies at the Beach are hosting a certification class on Thursday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. This will be held at Doggies at the Beach, John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24), Rehoboth Beach. At this class, your dog can qualify for a Pet Ministry certification. This will allow you and your dog to start visiting assisted living facilities in our community. All dogs should be well tempered, interact well with other dogs and be comfortable interacting with residents in the facilities. If you have any questions concerning our pet ministry or certification class, please contact Barbara Kulbaba at bo9354@hotmail.com, or Jean Waters at daveandjeanh20s@aol.com, If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Barbara or Jean by May 14. Please provide current immunization records at the class. Adopt A Dreamer You have an opportunity to personally participate in one of the great issues in our society. Delaware State University, which has one of the largest group of student Dreamers in the USA, is in need of housing for some students during four school holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and Spring break, when the dorms are closed. If you would like to consider hosting a student, please contact Bob Paulen ( ). Also, of IMMEDIATE NEED is housing of a DACA student from June 4 through August 10. Finally, housing is needed for two parents of a student. Your Social Justice team thanks you for embracing our global community in this way. Adopt-a-Highway Spring 2018 Epworth UMC has assumed responsibility for Holland Glade Road. Three times a year, we pick up trash along the roadway. We will be doing our Spring clean-up on Saturday, April 28, starting at 10:00 a.m. The goal is to have our youth participate this time. Each child must be over the age of 12 and have a signed parental permission slip to attend. As always, adults are encouraged to participate as well and will be required to sign a release form. Trash bags, gloves and safety vests will be provided. It usually takes 1-2 hours to complete the clean-up. If you have any questions, please contact Teri Moore at or wildjammer@outlook.com. Youth participants should c o n t a c t J a n e t T a y l o r - S m i t h a t jtaylorsmith711@gmail.com or United Methodist Women Reading Program United Methodist Women are looking for women to read 5 books in 2018 to help Epworth UMW and its UMW Reading Program. You just need to read one book from each of the 5 Categories; Education for Mission, Leadership Development, Nurturing for Community, Social Action and Spiritual Growth and fill out a report form. The 2018 list is on the small shelf near the windows in Branford Lounge or online (UMW Reading 2018). You may include books from the lists back to You may borrow books from the shelf and return them for the next reader. If you read a youth book, you would need to sign that out through the Children s Library. Most books are available in the Delaware Library system. On Sunday, April 22, the UMW Reading Committee will be in the Narthex between services to answer your questions and tell you about the UMW Reading program for If you are a long-time reader with the program or have an interest in expanding your reading in these areas, please visit the UMW Reading table. Wendy Herman (weherman@verizon.net or ), Kaye Webb (misskaye1182@hotmail.com or ), Teri Moore (wildjammer@outlook.com). It s Time to Dine for Miriam s Table An all new venue for Miriam s Table Dining Out. The owners of Henlopen Oyster House have asked us to join them at their new restaurant, The Blue Hen, on Thursday, April 26, from noon until 9:00 p.m. It is located at 30 Wilmington Ave., downtown Rehoboth Beach. 15% of your check will be donated to feed the children of Miriam s Table. For reservations, call (302) Because of your ongoing support, Miriam s Table is feeding 350 children every day. Please come join us for an amazing meal and help support our ministry. Thank you so much! ISOP It s Almost Time International Student Outreach Program (ISOP) is almost here. We are just one month away and want to have a meeting of all those interested in helping this year. The meeting will be Tuesday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please, if you have never helped before or if you have helped every year, please come to this important kick -off meeting. We will be exchanging information and ideas for this year s 15 weeks of sharing food and friendship with the students of the world. Food Truck Festival, Saturday, April 28 Food trucks will gather at Epworth on Saturday, April 28, from noon until 6:00 p.m. Vendors will include area favorites, Po Boys Creole Food Truck, Taco Reho and The Sea Hogg. Also on the slate are some vendors based outside of Sussex County. They are: Delicious Craving, The Plum Pit, The Corn Exchange and Tre Sorelle Ice Cream. Delicious Craving specializes in globally inspired cuisine including Greek kebabs. The Corn Exchange, serving mainly vegan and vegetarian meals, will have Mexican street corn, Green Goddess Toasties and California Tacos on their menu. The Plum Pit offers salads, sandwiches, rice bowls and tacos, all featuring fresh seasonal ingredients. Tre Sorelle Ice Cream, serves Hershey s ice cream and Italian Ice. Admission and parking are free. WINGS (Women IN God s Service) Women, are you interested in serving? Come help us help Epworth! We are a group of women who have made it our mission to help recruit volunteers for the ministries at Epworth. For more information, please contact Janet Taylor-Smith at jtaylorsmith711@gmail.com or stop by our table in the Narthex on Sunday. We would love to talk to you! Inviting All, Finding Your Place, Connecting to God, Demonstrating Care

Karen Bengston Chris Berg s Mother-in-Law Gerrie Boisjoly Melanie Bradley Peg Bunnell Ray Bunting Roger Caffier Eddie Caldwell Joan Corradian Liam Fanning Denise Fioravaniti Dawes Haines Margie

5 Karen Bengston Chris Berg s Mother-in-Law Gerrie Boisjoly Melanie Bradley Peg Bunnell Ray Bunting Roger Caffier Eddie Caldwell Joan Corradian Liam Fanning Denise Fioravaniti Dawes Haines Margie Haines Dick Harp Mary Helms Jim Jasch Fred Kirschman Krupa Family Loretta Mahan J. B. Melson Susan Morrison Logan Refsnider Agnes Reno Bill Robbins Fred Smith Annie Sorvillo Signa Souder Wave Starnes Bud Stuchlik Guy Weidner-Ahorrio Victor Wieciech Doris Wert We keep in prayer our Confirmation class this year, including one member from Faith UMC: Bianca Camiolo, Thomas Blair, Sofia Tamburello and Chayse Ford. Caring Pathway - Prayer List *Names printed in Italics indicate additions to our prayer list this week. Jim Jasch Dutch Kelley Joie Foery and unborn child Bob Mazur Sylvia Walker Kristy Wierzbicki Dan Wine Mary Beth Crafts Nancy Grimm Sharyn Smith Anita Stockton Mark Thompson Marcie Townsend Lana Cobb Beverly Crowley Diane Dean Eleanor Jane Jones Robert Mitchell Thorny Lynam David Loveland Jessica Prayer Iris Pyle Linda/Don Rooney Lois Shelley Duane Silvis Quinn Smith Signa Souder Harry Spencer Bill Steward, Hospice at home Dick Thomas, Hospice at home Rose Marie Van Ingen Wilma Van Denburg Josie Vyas Jane Jones Rosemarie VanIngen Thornton Lynam Diane Dean Duane Silvis Students, teachers & education administrators Kristen Bakkegard, U.S.N. Blake Benson, U.S.A.F. Bradley Bliton, U.S.A.F. Chase Collins, U.S.A. Logan Collins, U.S.A. Mark Freda, U.S.A.F. Megan Gravette, U.S.N.A. Plebe Capt. Michael Holdridge, USMC Michael Knight, U.S.A.F. James Lanman, U.S.N.G. Matthew McMeekin, U.S.N. Andrea Neagle, U.S.M.C. Brendan Neagle, U.S.M.C. Stephen James Norris, U.S.N. Elena Rooney, U.S.A. Chadd Shirk, U.S.M.C. Luke Wilson, U.S.C.G. Cadet Welcome home to Ed Scarborough from Red Cross Deployment in KY and Indiana for the last month. Rose Barcellona Brad Bingaman Emory Buck Emmalane Ewing Nancy Hecker To Signa Souder, family and friends, on the death of her husband, John, 4/14. 4/27 Richard & Joan Thomas *50+ years

6 PATHWAYS to Transformation The Journey Continues Epworth United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, 9:30 11:00 a.m., June 13 August 1. How are we preparing our spiritual soil for the growth of the seeds of transformation? These seeds are planted in each and all of us. But they must be fed, watered and nurtured before they can grow, bear fruit and be harvested. But how can we provide this nurturing? Christ became man in order to reveal to us our own true nature and to empower us to live as children of God. His life serves as a model. He is the way, the truth and the light/life. Thomas Merton described this transformation in these words: In perfect humility all selfishness disappears and your soul no longer lives for itself or in itself for God.it is lost and submerged in Him and transformed into Him. [from New Seeds of Contemplation by Merton] This weekly dialogue will explore the meaning of this transformation and how we can ready our soil for this incredible spiritual becoming, which is our gift from God and our ultimate purpose here on earth. We are here to make our world a better place. Look around! How are we doing? TO REGISTER, call Toni Worsham at Baker Lounge Library Our library collection is expanding! New books are added each week to the bookcase in the Narthex. Stop by and sign one out today! Good Samaritan Program The Good Samaritan Program, aka Good Sam, needs more volunteers. If you d like to help people in the local community with emergency food and other assistance, please contact Walt Smith at or wtsmith623@gmail.com. Thanks. Vital Conversations/Exploring Racism Sign up now for Vital Conversations/Exploring Racism, presented by Bridging the Divide, a joint ministry of Faith, Israel and Epworth United Methodist Churches. Vital Conversations is a series of 8 discussions about race and ethnicity. Most importantly, these discussions are about you and your fellow Christians. They are frank and challenging and are designed to elicit and, by this, to examine our own views of racism and the factors that have contributed to it. The first session will consist of an introduction to the material, and each of the remaining sessions will open with a short video followed by discussion in small groups with a final wrap-up of the entire group. Starts Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. May 1 through June 19 at Faith UMC, Church Street, at the entrance to Rehoboth Beach. There is ample free parking. Sign -up in the Narthex, david.davdgn@gmail.com or phone Ruth Ann Curley at or David Dagenais at Like to Pray? Epworth s Pastoral Care Team needs Volunteers! Life is good here at Epworth Church! But what if you are sick, in the hospital, homebound, receiving hospice care; what happens to your spiritual life then? Who will pray with you and your loved ones, how will you receive communion? Your church family feels a commitment to each individual s spiritual and emotional well-being. Our Pastoral Care volunteers play an essential role in enriching the spiritual lives of members of our congregation when they are sick, homebound or unable to attend church, and in need of spiritual prayers and healing. You could make a difference in someone's day by providing prayerful companionship. Volunteers in this area have a strong interest in prayer, are very caring with heartfelt sincerity, have patience and are able to offer a respectful, sympathetic and comforting attitude with members of our church and their family members who are in need of prayerful companionship! Epworth s Pastoral Care Ministry needs help! If you feel this may be something you are interested in, please call or Mickie at or mmcmanamon@eumcrb.org. Let s talk and see if this ministry will bless you and members of our church in spiritual need!

7:45 a.m. Welcome to Epworth! Long-Term Prayer Concerns Printed out and located near the Caring Ministries Bulletin Board

7:45 a.m. Welcome to Epworth! 19285 Holland Glade Road Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Phone: 302-227-7743 office@eumcrb.org www.eumcrb.org Pastors- Rev. Vicky Starnes, Rev. Glenn Catley Email: vstarnes@eumcrb.org