United Methodist Church of Antioch

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1 United Methodist Church of Antioch Transfiguration Sunday March 3, :00 and 10:30 am GATHERING The mission of the United Methodist Church of Antioch is to grow in faith; to worship God following the teachings of Jesus Christ, and to be instruments of God s love through the Holy Spirit as we reach out to our community and the world. PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS/MISSION STATEMENT WE CONFESS OUR SINS Lord Jesus Christ, you are the way of peace. Come into the brokenness of our lives and our land with your healing love. Help us to be willing to bow before you in true repentance, and to bow to one another in real forgiveness. By the fire of your Holy Spirit, melt our hard hearts and consume the pride and prejudice which separate us. Fill us, O Lord, with your perfect love, which casts out our fear, and bind us together in that unity which you share with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen. PASSING OF THE PEACE EXODUS 34: *SONG OF GATHERING # 2103 We Have Come at Christ s Own Bidding *WE ARE WELCOMED TO WORSHIP L: On glory s mountaintops of wonder and delight, we wait: P: for God s amazing grace to transform our shadowed lives. L: In the valleys of everyday life, where noise overwhelms us, we wait: P: willing to waste time simply being in God s presence. L: In the devouring fires of fear, in the mist of misguided living, we wait, P: for the one who comes in majesty, to lead us down the paths of humility. *WE SHARE IN PRAYER Gracious God you who surprise us with new experiences of love we come with reverence to praise and adore you. Help us to be open to your appearance among us and within us. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us. As we gather as your people, make us attentive to your Word and ready to do your bidding. Grant that we may know your touch and enter into your glory. We ask it in the name of Christ Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God both now and forever and who taught us to pray:

2 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. CHILDREN S TIME HYMN In Christ Alone In Christ alone, my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song; This cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all, here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone, who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied; for every sin on Him was laid, here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, light of the world by darkness slain. Then bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, sins curse has lost its grip on me; for I am His and He is mine, bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the pow r of Christ in me. From life s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow r of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, here in the pow r of Christ I ll stand. Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 2001 Thankyou Music CCLI # MORNING PRAYERS Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY # 95 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Almighty God, we gather today to dedicate ourselves anew to your love that is ever seeking fullness in our hearts. We thank you that we are called into the fellowship and service of Jesus Christ, and that Christ is able and willing to use us to proclaim the kingdom of his love. Take the gifts of our hearts, our hands,

3 our minds, and our spirits and use them to the cause of witness, peace, love, and reconciliation here and in the world. Amen. SPECIAL MUSIC 10:30 Shine On Great Savior Chancel Choir GROWING WE ASK FOR UNDERSTANDING O Lord, we pray that you would speak in this place, in the calming of our minds, and in the longing of our hearts. Speak in the pages of scripture, in the words on our lips, and in the thoughts that we form. Speak, O Lord, for your servants listen. Amen. WE HEAR THE GOOD NEWS 2 Corinthians 3: 12 4: 2; Luke 9: L: The Word of God for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God. REFLECTION Active Listening The Rev. Dr. Char Hoffmann WE ARE INVITED TO SHARE IN THE BREAD AND CUP L: Welcome to the celebration! God who supplies our every need has given us this meal to share. P: Lord, we thank you for the bread of eternal life. L: We come to the table, acknowledging our shortcomings, our pain, and our need to experience your healing presence in the bread and cup. P: Lord, we thank you for the bread of eternal life. WE RECEIVE THE BREAD AND CUP Hymns: #452, #707, #186 WE GIVE THANKS God of new life, with joy we have received this sacrament of bread and cup, giving you thanks for Jesus Christ, our peace and our hope. Unite your church throughout the world in continuing Christ s ministry of love and servanthood, that your name may be praised in all the earth. Amen. GOING *CLOSING #451 Be Thou My Vision *WE GO FORTH L: We praise you, O God, P: for being with us in this special time and place. L: Send us forth with courage to be witnesses of your work in the world. P: Let us not forget your name or power; let us not miss your glory in the mundane; let us not trample on holy ground, through Christ we pray. Amen. *POSTLUDE * Please stand as you are able Large print bulletins and children s activity folders are available from the ushers.

4 Red indicates The United Methodist Hymnal Black indicates The Faith We Sing Portions of the liturgy are from Prayers and Litanies for Transfiguration by John Maynard. Welcome visitors! We are glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Join us following worship for fellowship in Wesley Hall. If you wish to learn more about our congregation, please speak with the pastor, ushers or greeters. Nursery care is available at the 10/10:30 service. Our nursery follows the Safe Sanctuary guidelines, copies of which are available in Wesley Hall or in the nursery. Bible Studies meet weekly at church: Sundays at 9:15am, Mondays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays at 10am. ~The Gathered Community~ **Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of Worship.** ******************* ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE- on Wednesday, 3/6 at 7:00pm. Prepare yourself for the start of the Lenten Season by participating in this moving worship experience. This service will conclude with traditional Imposition of Ashes ceremony. ORGAN RECITAL: Come to Organ Melodies on Sat., 3/9 at 11am for The Three B s and more! presented by Debbie Gillette and Grace Nance. BREAKFAST REQUEST: Please sign up to donate a breakfast casserole for the UMM's District Lenten Breakfast on March 23rd. Casseroles can be egg, potatoes, French toast or whatever recipe they have for a breakfast casserole. We will also need several pots of oat meal, mixed fruit and several coffee cakes. SIGN UP SHEETS ARE ON TABLE IN WESLEY HALL. Thank you! WORKSHOP ON DEPRESSION: Will be held on Sun., 3/17 from 11:45am- 1:45pm at United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake, IL. Cost is $10.00 & includes lunch. RSVP required. (Child care available upon request by 3/10.) Ride available w/kathleen. Please contact Kathleen Bleyaert if interestedkbleyaert@comcast.net or

5 CHRISTIAN WELLNESS MINISTRY LENTEN WALK--CWM is reminding everyone that it is the time to begin our Walk to Jerusalem! Our goal is to walk the approximate 6,000 miles to Jerusalem between Ash Wednesday-March 6th and Easter Sunday-April 21st. Let's get busy! Walk outside when the weather permits, walk inside if you prefer! Let's get walking! We need to work together to meet this goal; we can do this! Tracking sheets and a little motivator can be found in Wesley Hall. ORGAN RECITAL HELPERS NEEDED: to help with serving and clean-up after refreshments for March and April. Call Eunice THANKS! Goes out to Jim Menzer for taking care of the ordering of the Memorial Garden plaques. They have arrived and will be planted as soon as the weather allows at this rate maybe by July. BUTTER BRAIDS ARE BACK!! Please consider ordering one of these tasty treats to support the preschool. The order form will be on the table in Wesley Hall. Please make checks payable to U.M.C.A. and write Butter Braids in the memo. The checks can be dropped in the slot in the office door. Orders are due by March 10th. Payment is due at the time of order. You can pick up your order up on Thursday March 21 at 2:00-after that day they will be placed in freezer with your name on it. Thank you for supporting the preschool. BENEFIT FOR CHILDREN S HOSPITAL-Ellie Savers is running a toy drive to benefit Lurie Children s Hospital. You may remember 2 years ago she was very sick and Lurie saved her life. She is now using her title of Little Miss Antioch to help other children who are currently sick. If you would like to contribute, please see the flyer at the top of the preschool stairs for more information. Thank you! - THIS WEEK- Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 8 & 10:30am Worship/Holy Communion 11:45 Choir cantata rehearsal 1:30pm, Bible Study meets 6-9pm, Antioch Garden Club meets 10am, Bible Study meets Noon, UMW meets, Wesley Hall 7pm, Ash Wednesday service March to Jerusalem begins/cwministry 12:30-2:30pm, Grief Sharing Group meets 9am, UMMen s breakfast/mike DeBenedetto 11-11:45am, Organ Melodies/Debbie Gillette 1-3pm, Choir Cantata rehearsal

6 -COMING EVENTS- Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 13 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 Mar. 16 Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar & 10:30am Worship (*Daylight Savings Time begins) Preschool Butter Braid orders due 1pm, Knitters & Crocheters meet 1:30pm, Bible Study meets 2pm, Legal Aspects-Aging/St. Stephen/Catholic Charities/CWM 10am, Bible Study meets 12:30-2:30pm, Grief Sharing Group meets 6pm, PADS lunches 6-8pm, Caregivers meet 8am-1:30pm, St. Stephen church retreat/wesley Hall 8 & 10:30am Worship 11:45-1:45pm, Depression Workshop/United Protestant Church 1:30pm, Bible Study meets 8:30-10am, Backpacks prepared/church Kitchen 10am, Bible Study meets 7pm, Trustees meeting 11:30am, Golden Gems Luncheon/St. Ignatius Church 12:30-2:30pm, Grief Sharing Group meets 2pm, Wesley Afternoon Circle meets 2pm, Butter Braid order pick-up 8-11am, Elgin Dist. UMM Lenten Breakfast/Wesley Hall 8 & 10:30am Worship Worship attendance & giving for Sunday, February 24, :30am: 82 General Fund: $4, Capital Improvement: $326.00

7 Worship Leadership Today March 10 *Daylight Savings Time begins Church Openers 8:00 Dawn Vogel Heather Menzer Greeters 8:00 Anne Dickson, Clint Glover Vi Kluth, Karen Kuechle 10:30 Sally Rodgers, Laura Weckler Audrey VanSlochteren, Lois Ulander Communion Stewards 8:00 Heather Menzer, Judy Degand 10:30 Lois Ulander, Lisa Shannon Scripture Readers 8:00 Dolores Randall Bob Raukohl 10:30 Nikki Georgia Laura Weckler Ushers 8:00 Don Skidmore, Dawn Vogel Dick Paddock, Jim Menzer 10:30 Tom Kessell, Melody Shannon, Tom Kessell, Dan Fluck, Mark Gilday Jim Lienhardt Sound Tech 8:00 Bob Raukohl Bert Kibbler 10:30 Mike Lapke Phil Georgia Card Minister 8:00 Heidi Gilday Carleen Wurster 10:30 Janet Fluck Joanne or Nancy Rae Coffee Servers 8:00 Dolores Randall, Leta Sathoff Ellen Ruck, Pat Calkins 10:30 Nikki & Phil Georgia Carol Frazier, Carolyn Keller Nursery Supervisor 10:30 Amy & Maddie Monroe Heather Menzer, Ben Georgia Pastor Char Hoffmann 848 Main Street, Antioch, Illinois umcantioch.org Deadline for Newsletter: the 15 th of each month-for the FOLLOWING month