love for all, which compels us to love one another as Christ loves and to provide

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1 A Congregation of The United Methodist Welcome! We proclaim God s unconditional Church love for all, which compels us to love one another as Christ loves and to provide 9515 Belair Road opportunities to grow through nurture and Baltimore, MD service Pastor: Rev. Victor Harner

2 Traditional Service March 11, :15 and 11:00 SHARING OF OUR MINISTRIES ORGAN PRELUDE Prelude In D Minor J. S. Bach *GATHERING SONG (8:15) Where He Leads Me vs. 1 Pg. 338 *CHORAL INTROIT (11:00) Psalm 97 Marshall *OPENING HYMN AND PROCESSION My Faith Looks Up to Thee Pg. 452 *CALL TO CELEBRATION Leader: The light came that we might not be condemned to eternal darkness. People: When we live in the Light we have fellowship with God and each other. Leader: For God was in Christ bringing reconciliation to the world. People: God did not hold our sins against us but gave us the message of love. Leader: Let us share that message with the world in our songs and praise. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! GREETING AND SHARING OF CHRISTIAN LOVE Please sign the Fellowship Book located in the pew. PRAYER OF INVOCATION All: O God, indeed Your ways are not our ways. We turn away from You and even speak against the peace and love You want for us, yet You offered us salvation in Christ. We give You our love and praise. In Christ we pray. Amen. KEYBOARD SOLO (8:15) What Wondrous Love Is This Robert Lau ANTHEM (11:00) Deep Within David Haas Dan Kalendek, Guitar Prayer cards are available in the pews. Please fill out and pass to center aisle for ushers to pick up. 2

3 SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER AND OUR LORD S PRAYER Pg. 895 OFFERTORY PRAYER All: Generous God, you beautifully show mercy to us, from the beginning of our life to the end, even to eternal life. We act more like your people in the Bible than we like to admit: doubting, impatient, complaining about the sweet manna you provide. Open our eyes to see the truth about ourselves. Give us hope in your power to heal and renew us, individually and as a church. By your Spirit, help us to trust you with our whole heart. May we respond to your great love with generosity. Receive these gifts and offerings for the renewal of our congregation and wider community in Jesus name. Amen. THE GIVING OF OUR GIFTS OF LOVE ORGAN OFFERTORY Ave Verum Mozart *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Pg. 95 *HYMN OF PREPARATION 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Pg. 462 SCRIPTURE LESSONS Ephesians 2: 1-10 NT. Pg. 192 John 3: NT. Pg. 94 CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Leader: The Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Amen! MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION THE WORD PROCLAIMED Reconciled to God Pastor Victor Harner *HYMN OF PARTING Sweet Hour of Prayer Pg. 496 Taking the Light and the Word into the World *BENEDICTION *BENEDICTIONAL RESPONSE (8:15) When We All Get To Heaven vs. 1 Pg

4 *CHORAL BENEDICTION (11:00) Choral Amen Persichetti *POSTLUDE O Sacred Head Pachelbel *PLEASE STAND IF ABLE IN HEART OR ATTITUDE **************************************************** MESSAGE FOR NEXT SUNDAY A Covenant of Forgiveness Jeremiah 31: Psalm 51: 1-12 FLOWER MINISTRY The Altar Bowl is to the Glory of God and in loving memory of our son, William Lee Brinegar, Jr., given by Vivian and Barry Creasy. The Altar Bowl is to the Glory of God and in loving memory of, Vincent Welsh, given by Lois and family. OUR PRAYER LIST Danny Benner, Perry Beebe, Tracy Bond, Mary Lou Butterworth, Rachael Desfosses, Charlotte Grimm, Angie Schollian, Lawrence Sunderland and all of our Shut-ins. WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Greeters 9:30 Margaret Hubbard, Helen Geppi, or Carol Franz Ushers 8:15 Ken Mason and Bettye Gramlich 11:00 Ken McCracken, Rachael Desfosses and Juanita Punte Acolyte 11:00 Jackson Mlynski Reader 8:15 Bettye Gramlich 9:30 Kim Harner 11:00 Pat Walter Cribbery 9:30 Ryan and Willow Schneider Altar Guild Bonnie Lingelbach and Kay Pokrzywa Sunday School Office Ken McCracken Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop will be closed March 24 th and 31 st for the switch-over of seasons. All are welcome to come and help. 4

5 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE March 11, :30 ANNOUNCEMENTS Kim Harner GATHERING SONG PASSING OF THE PEACE Please sign the Fellowship Book located in the pews. PRAISE SONGS WHAT S HAPPENIN IN OUR LIVES PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER Pg. 895 OFFERTORY PRAYER All: Generous God, you beautifully show mercy to us, from the beginning of our life to the end, even to eternal life. We act more like your people in the Bible than we like to admit: doubting, impatient, complaining about the sweet manna you provide. Open our eyes to see the truth about ourselves. Give us hope in your power to heal and renew us, individually and as a church. By your Spirit, help us to trust you with our whole heart. May we respond to your great love with generosity. Receive these gifts and offerings for the renewal of our congregation and wider community in Jesus name. Amen. THE GIVING OF OUR GIFTS OF LOVE 5

6 SCRIPTURE LESSONS Ephesians 2: 1-10 NT. Pg. 192 John 3: NT. Pg. 94 SHARING FROM THE WORD Reconciled to God Pastor Vic *COMMITMENT SONGS *SENDING FORTH ***************************************** CHURCH EVENTS FOR THE WEEK Sunday Coffee Hour 9:15, 10:30, 12:00 Adult and Children s Sunday School 9:30 Youth Group 5:30 Monday Bible Study 7:00 Tuesday Bible Study 12:00 Trustees meeting 7:00 Wednesday Brownies 6:00; Confirmation class 6:00 Brownies 6:15; Adult Choir 7:30 Thursday Brownies 5:45; Hand Bells 6:00 Praise Band 7:15; Seekers Bible Study 7:00 Community Choir 7:30 Friday KC Dance and Fitness 5:30 Saturday Thrift Shop 10:00; Folk Music Night 7:00 10:00 HOLY WEEK SERVICES MAUNDY THURSDAY Please join us Thursday, March 29 th at 7:00 pm for our Maundy Thursday worship service. Sermon topic is Loving Service. GOOD FRIDAY Please join us on Friday, March 30 th, at 7:00 pm for the Good Friday service. Sermon topic is It is Finished. WE WILL CELEBRATE EASTER on Sunday, April 1 st, with worship services at 8:15 am, 9:30 am, and 11:00 am. Lamb of God, an Easter Cantata will be presented at both the 9:30 and 11:00 service.

7 The Food Pantry is in need of volunteers to staff the pantry on Saturday mornings. The shift is from 9-12 and each team usually works every 4-5 weeks. If you are able to volunteer, or want more information, please contact Christy Moore at or Sunday School office - We need volunteers for the Sunday School office. If you are interested please contact Rachael Desfosses Directories are in and available for pick up in the Narthex. If you got your picture taken you are entitled to a directory. The directories are labeled (in alphabetical order) with your name on it please scratch off your name on the sheet provided as you get yours. If you forget and want to come by the church and pick yours up please call the office before you come at Food Pantry News - The Food Pantry served 81 families, totaling 281 people. Some of these people are regulars who depend on us to supplement what they are able to buy on their own. Some of these people come infrequently - using our services only when they can't make it on their own. Some of these people come to us for a short period of time until they can get on their feet again. This congregation is able to touch the lives of so many, whatever their level of need. Thank you to all of you who support the Pantry with your prayers, your time and service or your donations. If you would like to become a member of the team (or a substitute) please contact Christy Moore at Items most needed are peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, pasta, tuna, rice, cereal and beans. Bunny Breakfast Don t miss this event! March 31 st from 9:30 11:00, enjoy breakfast with the EASTER BUNNY! Pancakes and Pictures! Crafts and Fun! By reservation ONLY. Seating is limited, so go online and register TODAY! Cost is $6 per child, $5 for accompanying adults and youth. Egg Hunt follows at 11:00. Egg Hunt is free and open to ALL! SIGN UP AT: Seder Meal - Mark your calendars NOW!! The Seder Meal will be held March 22 nd. Neil Zimmerman will lead us through the Passover Meal once again. If you have never had the opportunity to attend, I encourage you to do so!! Please sign up on the insert located in the bulletin! 7

8 MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS Rev. Victor Harner, (home) Denise Boyd, Praise Band and Handbell Choir Mary Schramm, Administrative Assistant Rachael Desfosses, SS Superintendent Donald E. Appel, Director of Music Peggy Whiting, Senior Lay Leader Kim Harner, 9:30 Lay Leader Al Simkins, 8:15 Lay Leader To be included in our distribution list, please send an to with a subject line of "Add to list". To our visitors: Welcome to Perry Hall United Methodist Church. We hope that you have felt welcome in our fellowship. We want to invite you to take a moment and stop at the narthex. We have some materials there that will tell you a little more about our church. We do hope that you find the information helpful. You may also contact Pastor Victor Harner, at or at perryhallumc@verizon.net or rovervic@verizon.net. 8