TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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1 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH April 15, rd Sunday of Easter There s Nothing Like Cool, Clear Water Acts 3:12-20

2 Trinity United Methodist Church April 15, 2018 Welcome to Worship NOW AVAILABLE, ASSISTED HEARING DEVICES Ask an Usher to assist you. *Please stand as comfortable, please respond where print is BOLD. Easter Sunday Scripture verse for the year Matthew 28:18 If you are curious and have come to see If you are weary and have come to rest If you are grateful and have come to give thanks If you are hurting and have come for solace If you are listening and have come to pray If you are seeking and have come to find YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Welcome, Announcements and Opening of Worship Welcome and Announcements Devotional by Dale Flynn Prelude Anita Neilson Call to Worship: Psalm 5 L: Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; P: with deepest awe I will worship at your Temple. L: Lea me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. P: Tell me clearly what to do, and show me which way to turn. *Opening Prayer *Hymn of Praise: Easter People Raise Your Voices Ritual of Friendship Greeting #304 UMH L: Because we know God s grace through Jesus Christ, we know God s peace. Let us share a sign of that peace with one another. The peace of Christ be with you. P: And also with you. L: Let us greet our brothers and sisters in Christ (You are invited to record your attendance as the ushers bring in attendance pads) (Bind Us Together see insert for music and words)

3 Children s Time Louis Crowl (Sing Jesus Loves the Little Children, as children come forward, see back of bulletin for words) Praise Hymn: Fill My Cup, Lord #641 UMH Joys and Concerns Silent Prayer Morning Prayer Lord s Prayer Celebration of Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offering Sentences: They shall not appear before the Lord empty-handed; all shall give as they are able, according to the blessings of the Lord your God that he has given you. (Deuteronomy 16:16b-17) Offering of Gifts Music: Anita Neilson *Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 UMH *Offering Prayer: (Unison) God of grace and glory, we offer these gifts as a testimony of our faith. Use them so that we may see one another as you envision us-faithful followers. In the Name of the Resurrected Healer, Jesus the Christ, we pray. Amen *Scripture Acts 3:12-20 L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God. Message: There s Nothing Like Cool, Clear Water Closing Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing (insert) *Benediction: L:May the God who made heaven and earth, whom death could not contain, bless you with power to go forth and proclaim the good news of the gospel. God loves you and Jesus is alive! P: Jesus is alive! Amen! *Benediction Song: The Trees of the Field #2279 FWS Our Commission is to go fishin!

4 TODAY 9:00am 10:00am Schedule of Events Sunday School Service (Sanctuary) THIS WEEK April 16 Bells 6:30pm, Grief Share 7:30pm April 17 Nancy s Consultation group in Bennington April 18 Staff 3pm, Choir 6:45pm, April 19 TACOL Secretary Lunch, Bethany Home Assisted Living Spring party 2:30pm, Education Team Meeting 6:30pm April 22 Sunday School 9am, Worship 10am (in Fellowship Hall), Game Night 6pm NEXT WEEK April 23 Finance 6pm, Bells 6:30pm, Admin Council 7pm, Grief Share 7:30pm April 24 Sew-In 10am April 25 Choir 6:45pm April 26 Bethany College Community Service Day, Education Team 6:30pm April 22 Sunday School 9am, Worship 10am in Sanctuary, Game Night 6pm MISSION HIGHLIGHT Remember our homebound, nursing home residents! Continuing to collect goodies for the Military. BIRTHDAYS 4/15 Chris Hoffman 4/17 Rick Schriner 4/18 Tammie Schneider 4/20 Marci Kindlesparger 4/22 Bri Franklin 4/23 Kim Suhr 4/29 Alec Schneider ANNIVERSARIES

5 SEW-IN SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, April 24, am to 2pm We will be finishing placemats for Meals on Wheels so bring a favorite needle, thimble, and scissors. OR if you enjoy knitting bring your favorite prayer shawl project. Please also bring a salad to share at lunch. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Contact Judy Harmon with questions: NEXT GOD SQUAD GOD SQUAD will meet May 6th at 4:00pm This is for ALL 4th-6th Graders Meet here at the church to get to know Jesus better and to have fun, bring your friends! Any?? Contact Pastor Nancy Will continue to meet first Sunday of month. Coming soon DANCE, STAND, RUN Woman s Bible study on Monday nights. Details to follow. This is a 6-week DVD series to inspire women. Come and learn to dance, stand, and run! LAST FELLOWSHIP MEAL AND CCOP MEETING! May 2nd will be the last CCOP Meeting for this year for Nancy and Julie. AND The last TUMC Potluck Fellowship Meal for the summer! Plan on bringing a yummy dish to share!

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 15, 2018 TONIGHT!! Tonight at 5pm come and enjoy the music of the Talmage Quartet, which shares traditional gospel, original music, and modern Praise songs. Following the concert there will be a potluck at 6pm! Next Grief Group subject: What is heaven like, should we try to communicate with our deceased loved ones, and what about near-death experiences? April 16th at 7:30pm NEXT Bethany Home Assisted Living adventure! April 19th at 2:30pm, think Spring and Fellowship! Come for fun, contact Pat Bellah if interested in helping! Next one on May 17th at 2:30pm will be a surprise! TUMC Annual Spaghetti Dinner! Friday, April 27th from 5:30pm-7:30pm Come for great food, music, and fellowship! Pick-up a sign-up sheet to provide items for the dinner or help serve!

7 Thank you to all who served this Sunday Pastor Nancy Crowl Liturgist Kris Walker Organist Anita Neilson Ushers & Greeters Nadine DuMars & Sandy Brown Acolyte Kylista Kindlesparger Tech Kevin Kindlesparger Children s Time Louis Crowl Jesus Loves the Little Children Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world, red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. A nursery is available in the basement for parents and children or a cry room is available in the Sanctuary balcony for parents and children. Keep all the information you need to know for this week handy! Take this announcement page home with you! Purpose Statement: Trinity United Methodist Church exists to introduce and deepen each person s faith in Jesus Christ so that we joyfully serve one another in love. Vision Statement: Trinity United Methodist Church is committed to strengthening the family of God by: Transforming hearts Uniting communities empowering individuals Changing lives Adopted by Leadership Team on March 5, 2012 Trinity United Methodist Church 224 South Main Street Lindsborg, KS admin@trinityumclindsborg.org Pastor Nancy Crowl - ncrowl@greatplainsumc.org Cell phone: FIND US ON FACEBOOK: Trinity UMC Lindsborg, KS