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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 A

In the lesson for this day, many people were gathered in Jerusalem when the winds, flames and tongues came down in a powerful way.

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 A blessed Pentecost to you! Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the early church, which marks the day we call The Birthday of the Church! In the lesson for this day, many people were gathered in Jerusalem when the winds, flames and tongues came down in a powerful way. Pentecost marks the end of the 50 days of Easter and it is a most appropriate day for baptisms and new members. At our 9:15 service we will confirm 4 young people, including a young man from Faith UMC who has been learning alongside our students. At 11:15 we will baptize 2 children and welcome them into the community of faith. As the church of God at Epworth, we are blessed by children and youth who bring us their fresh perspective on faith and lead us in worship. We are glad you chose to worship with us today! NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 27, ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FOCAL LESSON: ROMANS 8:12-17; JOHN 3:1-17 PREACHER: REV. VICKY STARNES Transition Time at Epworth Every year, about this time, the United Methodist Church announces retirements, pastoral changes and ordinations. This year we have two of those events at Epworth. Rev. Glenn Catley came to serve at Epworth (moving from the pew to the pulpit) in 2016 and promised to work for one year as our part-time Interim Associate Pastor. We have been greatly blessed as Rev. Glenn Catley has led us through a Vision and Structure Process that has provided crucial change and leadership for our church. Thank you God! At the end of his first year, we begged him to stay one more year and he agreed but he was adamant on the ending date of June Rev. Glenn s last Sunday will be June 24 and we will honor him well that Sunday so please put it on your calendar and stay tuned for details. Because of Rev. Glenn Catley s upcoming departure, the SPRC and Governing Board decided in January 2018 to ask the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the UMC for an associate pastor appointment. We are thrilled to share that Rev. Todd Shultz, from Bethesda UMC in Middletown, will begin serving as our Associate Pastor on July 1, Todd and his wife, Linda, reside in Lewes, DE. Todd is a retired DuPont employee, who has been serving in ministry for several years. He has met with Rev. Vicky Starnes and the staff and is very eager to get started in ministry at Epworth, however, his pastorate at Bethesda UMC continued through June. Please visit our website for more information on Rev. Todd Shultz. Interested in Becoming a Member of the Epworth Church Family? If you would like to become a member, our next Belongings Class will be on Saturday, May 19 from 1:00 4:30 p.m. 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 or call Diana in the office at Long-Term Prayer Concerns Printed out and located near the Caring Ministries Bulletin Board Attendance Sunday, May 13, :45 9:15 11:15 Nursery SS Total

2 Worship Celebration: May 20, :45 a.m. (TRADITIONAL) EPWORTH: a United Methodist Church Pentecost (Year B) We Gather In Community Gathering Music Spirit of God...Lani Smith Doug Yetter, organ Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove...Sarah Douglas The Quest of the Holy Spirit...David Paxton Welcome & Sharing the Mission & Ministry of Epworth *Passing the Peace *Call to Worship *Opening Hymn O Spirit of the Living God (vs. 1 & 2) UMH 539 Sharing Joys & Concerns & Morning Prayer The Lord s Prayer UMH 895 Prayer Response Spirit of the Living God UMH 393 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: Come, Holy Ghost...Georg Phillipp Telemann Doug Yetter, organ * Acclamation All Creatures of Our God and King (vs. 7) UMH 62 We Engage The Word Scripture Lesson Acts 2:1-21 Mike Tyler Sermon It s Another Pentecost Rev. Vicky Starnes Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation Confirmation: These persons were confirmed at the 9:15 service: Thomas R. Blair Chayse A. Ford Commendation and Welcome Congregation Response *Benediction Bianca C. Camiolo Sofia B. Tamburello We Are Sent Into The World *Sending Forth Hymn O Spirit of the Living God (vs. 3 & 4) UMH 539 Postlude *Please stand as you are able. The Spirit Victorious...George Blake 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 10:00 a.m. ISOP Bike Training 9:30 a.m. Preschool Program 1:30 p.m. Administrative Staff Meeting 4:00 p.m. SPRC 5:00 p.m. Social Justice 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 6:30 p.m. Disciple IV 7:00 p.m. Governing Board 1:00 p.m. Card Making 5:00 p.m. Dream Team 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Choir 4:00 p.m. Finance 4:30 p.m. Jesus in the Gospels 5:30 p.m. Memorial Bells 6:30 p.m. Pickleball 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice No Church Meetings No Church Meetings Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of George Simpson on the 2nd anniversary of his death (May 24) by his Wife, Children and Grandchildren. 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 May are sponsored in loving memory of Robert Greenawalt s death 6 years ago, May 5, by his Wife and Family. Sound: Ken Mahan, Sharon Wert, Josh Megee, Arne Jerfsten, Karen Kaufman Acolyte Bianca Camiolo Greeters: Jerry & Carolyn Strum Head Ushers: Jim Blakeslee, Russ Mullen 7:45: Bud Frampton, Sharon Wert, Stu Bruce, Bill Moore 9:15: Pat Thornton, Tom Lechner, Sam Sonnett, Karen Smail, Annette Predeaux, James Floyd. 11:15: Russ Mullen, Chet Sprague, Harvey Waltersdorf, Jim Larsen 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 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! WINGS (Women IN God s Service) Women IN God s Service is looking for new members. Out next meeting is Monday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Baker Lounge. 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 Short Takes Inviting All, Finding Your Place, Connecting to God, Demonstrating Care

4 ISOP IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER ISOP is just two weeks away and is lining up volunteers for the upcoming weeks. They have a table set up in Fellowship Hall today, so please stop by and see Bill and Brett after service. 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. 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. -that-care-tickets ?aff=affiliate1. Lunch will be provided. For more information, bridges.sussex@gmail.com or call Love INC of Mid- Delmarva at Sponsored by B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (Bridging Recovery in Delaware-Gathering Essential Supports). Miriam s Table Miriam s Table last Dining Out of the season will be held at Fork and Flask at Nage on Thursday, May 24, from 4:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. It is located at Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. For reservations, please call Benefits ate 15% of your check will be given to feed the children at Miriam s Table. Thank you for supporting our ministry! Intrax Work Travel Program Host Families Intrax is looking for host families to house an international student coming to Rehoboth for the summer. You can earn money while making a difference. Businesses in Rehoboth are participating in the Summer Work travel exchange program by hosting, welcoming, and providing summer jobs for our international guests and we are looking for individuals or families who are open to hosting students in their home for the summer. I ve made some friends for life! We just talked last week on my birthday! I can t wait to host again. If you are interested, please contact dcmellinger@intraxinc.com. There is a post on the bulletin board for more information. 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. 3rd Annual Communities That Care On May 22 from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Crossroad Community Church there will be an Alternative Recovery Options Session. Eric Johnson will be discussing Neurophysiopsycho-therapy Modalities and Brain Regulation. There will be Dani Tarino from the Addiction Policy Forum, including break-out sessions, vendors, community navigator training and more. Check-in and light breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. Register at Inviting All, Finding Your Place, Connecting to God, Demonstrating Care

5 Caring Pathway - Prayer List *Names printed in Italics indicate additions to our prayer list this week. Susie Bond Melanie Bradley Peg Bunnell Ray Bunting Gloria Campbell Carolyn Cattafi s sister Joan Corradian Jennifer Durham and Baby Marion Ekland Andre Ervin Liam Fanning David John Ficher Denise Fioravaniti Dawes Haines Margie Haines Dick Harp Mary Helms Krupa Family Bunny Maher Jim McGuigan J. B. Melson Olivia Morton Marjorie Mounts daughter, Linda Dorothy Outland Agnes Reno Rice Family Bill Robbins Ruff Family Annie Sorvillo Signa Souder Wave Starnes Bill Steward Bud Stuchlik Guy Weidner-Ahorrio Victor Wieciech Doris Wert Carl West Diana Young We keep in prayer our Confirmation class this year, including one member from Faith UMC: Bianca Camiolo, Thomas Blair, Sofia Tamburello and Chayse Ford. Emmalane Ewing Nancy Hecker Jim Jasch Dutch Kelley Joie Foery and unborn child Bob Mazur Fred Smith Sylvia Walker Kristy Wierzbicki 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 Iris Pyle Linda/Don Rooney Lois Shelley Duane Silvis Quinn Smith Harry Spencer 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. *50+ years

11:15 a.m. Welcome to Epworth! Long-Term Prayer Concerns Printed out and located near the Caring Ministries Bulletin Board

11:15 a.m. Welcome to Epworth! Welcome to Epworth! We are blessed by your choosing to worship with us today. Jesus often taught using parables and the lessons we hear today focus on SEEDS. Tiny, small,