Montgomery Square United Methodist Church Lorraine Foster, Pastor

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1 Montgomery Square United Methodist Church Lorraine Foster, Pastor May 14, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Easter THE VISION: Praising God, Making Disciples, Caring For All Please remember to set all cell phones on vibrate. We ask that only water be brought into the sanctuary. Infant and pre-school nursery is provided during worship services. Please see our Safe Sanctuary Policy summary posted by nursery door. We warmly welcome each worshiper today. We invite guests to fill out the Welcome Card you received as you entered the building. Return it to the Welcome Desk and receive a gift.

2 The Gathering at MONTGOMERY SQUARE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter MOTHER S DAY 9:00 a.m. Praising God, Making Disciples, Caring for All Prelude * Hymn of Praise Hymnal # 370 Victory in Jesus Welcome and Announcements * The Ritual of Friendship * Call to Worship God is Good, ALL THE TIME All the time, GOD IS GOOD. God is Love, ALL THE TIME. All the time, GOD IS LOVE Our mission statement: PRAISING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, CARING FOR ALL WE WORSHIP GOD * Responsive Reading Hymnal # 764 Psalm 31:1-4, * Gloria Patri Hymnal # 70 * Apostles Creed Hymnal # 881 Mother s Day Prayer (see insert)

3 Lord s Prayer Choir Anthem * Presentation of Tithes and Offerings * Doxology Hymnal # 95 * Hymn of Preparation Hymnal # 368 My Hope Is Built WE RESPOND TO GOD`S WORD Scripture Readings John 14:1-14 I Peter 2:2-10 The Message Spare Room Pastor Lorraine Foster Invitation to Christian Discipleship * Hymn Hymnal # 534 Be Still, My Soul * Benediction Postlude * Those who are able, please stand The liturgist for this week s service is Vincent Andolina. Memory Verse: Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! John 14:14 (NLT)

4 Praise and Worship at MONTGOMERY SQUARE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter MOTHER S DAY 11:15 AM Praising God, Making Disciples, Caring for All Welcome to our Praise and Worship service. It is our prayer that you will encounter the very real living presence of the Holy Spirit during this hour. Prelude Opening Praise Song Every Move I Make Everyone (Praises) Children are invited to sing and dance in the worship area should they desire Children s Praise Song Jesus Loves the Little Children Pastoral Prayer for the Children Welcome and Announcements * The Ritual of Friendship * Call to Worship and Mission Statement God is Good, ALL THE TIME All the time, GOD IS GOOD. God is Love, ALL THE TIME. All the time, GOD IS LOVE Our mission statement: PRAISING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, CARING FOR ALL

5 Praise Songs The Power of Your Love Stir Up a Hunger Mother s Day Prayer Lord s Prayer * Gloria Patri Hymnal # 70 * Apostle s Creed Hymnal #881 * Worship Songs Here I Am to Worship Enough Scripture Readings John 14: Peter 2:2-10 The Message Spare Room Pastor Lorraine Foster Invitation to Christian Discipleship Benediction Closing Instrumental Refiner s Fire Offering plates can be found at the rear of the sanctuary

6 JOYS & PRAYER CONCERNS Joys: Lois received a promotion. Pastor Good thankful for the special service and brunch honoring him as Pastor Emeritus. Hosting the CLM graduation Sunday afternoon. Concerns Agree with us in prayer that God will bring a spiritual revival to this church, that the millennials see the need for Christ in their lives. Open their hearts and minds and instill a willingness to serve Prayer focus: 1 for teenagers & millennials; 2 that God will direct us as a congregation; 3 that we have a spiritual revival in this church. Please remember Doris Schroeder, widow of Rev. Hans Schroeder, in prayer, as she recovers from surgery. Her daughter Karen requested cards/notes to cheer her: 112 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA Friends & family members of: Menno Good prayers for Barbara, as she seeks answers from a specialist Vincent Andolina his mother, Josephine, health concern Kunbi Rudnick Izzy is out of her cast, has a gait, wants to compete Peggy Miller prayers for her son, signs of improvement Mary Spencer asks for prayers for her friend, diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer Norma Withsosky able to attend church again Pam Porro seeing some improvement with her Dad, asks for prayers for both parents during this difficult time Ongoing prayers for members: Gaile Champ Norma Withsosky Sympathy: Continue to lift up Lois Rostich in prayer on the loss of her father. FOR OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS SPOKEN AND UNSPOKEN Norma Withsosky is the contact person to join the prayer chain or to request prayer; call Norma at PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED ON STATUS OF PRAYER REQUESTS. Childcare is offered during both services. Guests can ask ushers for assistance and directions to the nursery.

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS TONIGHT: NO SLY. Happy Mother s Day. COMING IN JUNE: All Sundays in June will have only one service, at 10 AM, due to second service musicians not being available in June. Please make a note of it. TODAY: Tickets are available today for Pastor Lorraine s farewell luncheon on June 18, which will be held following the 10 AM service, 11:30 1:30. Cost: Adults $20, Children 5 12, $10, 4 and under are free. Deadline is June 11. Cost on the day of the luncheon for those wishing to stay without prior purchase will be $24. See Jeanne Andolina, Kathy Crane or Ginny Craig to purchase. Weekly, unless otherwise announced: Prayer Meeting Every Tuesday, 1 pm 2 pm Spirit Led Youth, Sunday evenings, 5 7 PM (unless other activities are announced) Monthly, unless otherwise announced: Men s breakfast, 1 st Saturday, 8:30 10 AM UMW meeting, 3 rd Saturday, 12 noon (This month May 20) Church Council meets May 16, 7:30 PM. Reports MUST BE ED NO LATER THAN 6 PM ON MONDAY. Food Pantry please continue to help our community with food needs. A complete list of needed items can be found on the bulletin board in the great room. Thank you. Infant and pre-school nursery is provided during worship services. Please see our Safe Sanctuary Policy summary posted by nursery door.

8 MONTGOMERY SQUARE UMC 1900 County Line Road, North Wales, PA Office Hours: Fri, 10 AM 5 PM Church Secretary: Ginny Craig Phone: msqumc@verizon.net LORRAINE FOSTER, PASTOR REV. DR. MENNO E. GOOD, PASTOR EMERITUS Church Council:...Denise Stevens, Chairperson Contemporary Music:... Bill Schmitz Education: Children s Ministries... Colleen Lester Youth... Mary Spencer Adult... OPEN Finance Chairperson: OPEN Financial Secretary: Sandy Carling Treasurer:... Susie Alpine First Impressions:... Jeanne Andolina, Chairperson Lay Leader & Member of Annual Conference:... Vincent Andolina Membership:... Betsy Carling, Chairperson Staff/Pastor/Parish Relations:... Ted Crane, Chairperson Recording Secretary for Church Council:... Kathy Crane Traditional Music/Choir Director/Organist:.. Cassandra Jordon Trustees:... William E. Carling, President Youth Director (SLY):... Mary Spencer Worship Services: Classic Liturgical 9:00 AM Praise & Worship 11:15 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Children s Church: 11:15 AM Prayer Meeting w/rev. Good: Tuesdays, 1-2 PM Bible Studies: Wednesdays, 6-7 PM Spirit Led Youth: Sundays 5 7 PM Praise Band Practice: 7:00 PM Choir Practice: 7:30 PM Church Council: 3 rd Tuesday, 7:30 PM United Methodist Women: 3 rd Saturday, 12 NOON United Methodist Men: 1 st Saturday, 8:30 AM (breakfast included) Meeting dates & times are subject to change. Please check bulletin announcements for updates.