WESLEY MEMORIAL. Sunday, March 10, 2019 First Sunday During Lent. Welcome to A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION

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1 Welcome to WESLEY MEMORIAL A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION Our purpose is to make and sustain spiritually healthy followers of Jesus Christ who live in ways that transform the world. Sunday, March 10, 2019 First Sunday During Lent Traditional Worship in the Chapel 8:30 am Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall 8:30 am & 9:45 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 am 1225 Chestnut Drive High Point, North Carolina

2 The Worship of God Chapel March 3, :30 am Opening Voluntary Two Communion Hymns...Improvisation Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship Climb with Moses up the mountain of God. God s glory shines like the sun. Climb with Jesus up the mountain of God. Christ s glory shines like the sun. Climb with the faithful up the mountain of God. The Spirit s glory shines like the sun. Climb the mountain of God. We have come to see and to worship. Opening Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Source of awe and mystery, as your presence caused Moses face to shine with your glory, may your presence in our time of worship reveal the glory of Christ to us this day, as you revealed it to Peter, James and John on the mountaintop long ago. Transform our worship with the light of discovery, that our souls might shine the light of Christ into a world in need of your love. Amen. Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance notebooks during the announcements. If this is your first time, please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Also, help yourself to a blue Wesley Memorial tote bag as our gift to you. Inside you will find information about our church. Check out our website at and subscribe to our monthly newsletter or Wesley Weekly blast for the latest events and opportunities! Hymn No. 545 The Church s One Foundation...aurelia Affirmation of Faith UM Hymnal No. 885 Gloria Patri UM Hymnal No. 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen Amen. Scripture Lesson Luke 9:28-36 (NT Pg ) sermon Seeing the Glory Jeff Patterson Giving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Praise Ye The Father... Charles Gounod Rachel Pazur, Allison Chickering, Steven Davis, Phillip Leach, Wesley Singers Praise ye the Father! Let all the earth sing praises! Praise ye the Father, O bless our God with joyful hearts! He is our refuge, a present help in trouble; praise ye His kindness, the honor of His majesty! God is our shield, all our trust is in the Lord; He is our strength and our hope, they who trust in Him are blessed! Sing unto God, for the heavens declare His glory! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy! Let all the people praise Him! Praise Him in the heavens, all ye angels, sing His praises! Praise Him, all ye stars of light! Praise ye Him, O ye heavens of heavens. Praise Him for his mighty acts, sing, exalt His name above the skies! God alone is our salvation and our strength, O praise ye His name! Praise Ye The Father was purchased for the glory of God by the Susannah Wesley Class in loving memory of Elna Hodges.

3 . Doxology No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow...lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Great Thanksgiving UM Hymnal No. 13 Lord s Prayer Sharing the Eucharist Prayer After Communion Hymn No. 451 Be Thou My Vision... slane Service Notes: Call to worship and Opening Prayer are from The Abingdon Worship Annual by Abingdon Press. Musical texts are reproduced within this document by permission under OneLicense.net A Benediction Closing Voluntary Postludio Festivo...Sigfrid Karg-Elert Please stand as you are able. Worship Leaders: Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor; Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care; Rachel Pazur, Allison Chickering, Steven Davis, Phillip Leach, Wesley Singers; Frank Pifferetti, Organist.

4 The Worship of God Sanctuary March 3, am Opening Voluntary Marche upon a theme of Handel...Felix-Alexandre Guilmant Welcome and Announcements Introit Salisbury Introit... Mark Patterson Chancel Choir This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad! Please stand as you are able. Call To Worship Climb with Moses up the mountain of God. God s glory shines like the sun. Climb with Jesus up the mountain of God. Christ s glory shines like the sun. Climb with the faithful up the mountain of God. The Spirit s glory shines like the sun. Climb the mountain of God. We have come to see and to worship. Opening Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Source of awe and mystery, as your presence caused Moses face to shine with your glory, may your presence in our time of worship reveal the glory of Christ to us this day, as you revealed it to Peter, James and John on the mountaintop long ago. Transform our worship with the light of discovery, that our souls might shine the light of Christ into a world in need of your love. Amen. Processional Hymn No. 545 The Church s One Foundation... aurelia Affirmation of Faith UM Hymnal No. 885 Gloria Patri UM Hymnal No. 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen Amen. Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance notebooks during the announcements. If this is your first time, please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Also, help yourself to a blue Wesley Memorial tote bag as our gift to you. Inside you will find information about our church. Check out our website at and subscribe to our monthly newsletter or Wesley Weekly blast for the latest events and opportunities! Salisbury Introit and Go Out With Joy were purchased for the glory of God by Anthem Angels Lou Anne and Dan Hamilton in loving memory of Louise Zimmerman. Please be seated. Scripture Lesson Luke 9:28-36 (NT Pg. 69 & 70) Sermon Seeing the Glory Jeff Patterson Giving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem Praise Ye The Father...Charles Gounod Chancel Choir Praise ye the Father! Let all the earth sing praises! Praise ye the Father, O bless our God with joyful hearts! He is our refuge, a present help in trouble; praise ye His kindness, the honor of His majesty! God is our shield, all our trust is in the Lord; He is our strength and our hope, they who trust in Him are blessed! Sing unto God, for the heavens declare His glory! Let the Praise Ye The Father was purchased for the glory of God by the Susannah Wesley Class in loving memory of Elna Hodges.

5 nations be glad and sing for joy! Let all the people praise Him! Praise Him in the heavens, all ye angels, sing His praises! Praise Him, all ye stars of light! Praise ye Him, O ye heavens of heavens. Praise Him for his mighty acts, sing, exalt His name above the skies! God alone is our salvation and our strength, O praise ye His name! Please stand as you are able Doxology No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow... lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Please be seated. Great Thanksgiving UM Hymnal No. 17 Lord s Prayer Sharing the Eucharist Hymns During Communion hymn No. 258 O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair...wareham hymn No. 173 Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies...ratisbon Prayer After Communion Please stand as you are able Hymn No. 451 Be Thou My Vision...slane Benediction and Choral Response Go Out With Joy...Mark Patterson Chancel Choir Go out with joy! Go to live, go to serve, go to share the love of Christ. Go out with joy! Chimes of the Trinity Closing Voluntary Postludio Festivo...Sigfrid Karg-Elert Service Notes: Call to worship and Opening Prayer are from The Abingdon Worship Annual by Abingdon Press. Musical texts are reproduced within this document by permission under OneLicense.net A Worship Leaders: Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor; Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care; Erin Beall, Associate Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation and Contemporary Worship; Anne Carroll, Director of Music Ministries; Chancel Choir; Frank Pifferetti, Organist; Ginny Kitley, Lizzie Marsh, Acolytes; Luke Shaw, Crucifer; George Marsh, Bookbearer; Gloria Adams, Communion Steward; Martha Redmond, Altar Guild; Dave McCoy, Sound Engineer. March Ushers: Laura Amos, Nancy Ilderton, Bill Levina, Howard Regan, Pat Rosser, Craig Skillman, Rex Walser. Greeters: Carol Hutchins, Laney Morris, Don Scarborough..

6 Our Clergy & Ministry Staff The Reverend Dr. Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor The Reverend Erin Beall, Associate Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation & Contemporary Worship Let s learn what it really means to build authentic relationships with one another and people unconnected to Jesus Christ. The Reverend Carter Ferguson Associate Pastor, WMUMC & Pastor Ward Street Mission cferguson@wesleymemorial.org The Reverend Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care jstine@wesleymemorial.org The Reverend Betty Jeanne Day, Congregational Care Pastor The Reverend Sandra McNiel, Congregational Care Pastor Anne Carroll, Director of Traditional Music Ministries acarroll@wesleymemorial.org Debbie Foust, Director of Children s Ministries dfoust@wesleymemorial.org Scott Howell, Director of Administration, Finance & Communications showell@wesleymemorial.org Steven Nelson, Director of Student Ministries snelson@wesleymemorial.org Childcare is available. Please contact Susan Kelley at skelley@wesleymemorial.org to reserve a space. THIS Friday March 15, :00 PM Bring a picnic supper & Fellowship with others while eating 6:30 PM Movie & popcorn begin! Anthem Angels purchase anthems for the Chancel Choir or a handbell choir from a list of anthems compiled by the Director of Music in memory or honor of a loved one. An announcement will be placed in the bulletin each time your anthem is sung or rung in worship. If you would like to sponsor an orchestra instrument when they are used in worship in honor or memory or a loved one, contact Anne Carroll. We will use orchestra instruments on March 31 for the Rutter Requiem and strings on Easter Sunday.

7 We are excited to announce that our Student Ministry Summer Mission Trip filled up in 24 hours! If you missed the sign up and would like to join us, we do have an open waiting list for any student that would like to be on it. Please contact Steven Nelson at or Following the General Conference 2019, Bishop Leeland will gather with our districts for a time of worship and Holy Communion in March and April. The purpose of these gatherings is to affirm that the United Methodist Church will continue to respond to God s call in our churches, our communities and the world. March 16, 10:00 am Main Street UMC, Kernersville Northern Piedmont and Yadkin Valley Districts If you would like to sponsor an instrument for this worship service, please contact Anne Carroll. Announcements It s time to order Easter Lilies to adorn our worship spaces on Easter Sunday in memory or honor of a special person. Call Sue Schoch at to reserve your lilies and for price. Congratulations to Christina & Rob Squires, Jack and Natalie upon the birth of their daughter and sister, Kelsey Olivia, on Sunday, March 3, Thanks and Praise to Janie Bass, Brenda Bradner and Bobbie Rasmussen for serving the bereavement reception for the family and friends of Art Honeycutt. Sympathies...to Brenda Bradner and family upon the death of her sister, Peggy Nifong, on February 24, 2019.

8 This Week at Wesley Memorial: March Sunday, March 10 Traditional Worship, 8:30 am, Chapel Contemporary Worship, 8:30 am & 9:45 am, Fellowship Hall Children s Music, 9:30 am, Children s Gathering Children, Student & Adult Sunday School, 9:45 am Traditional Worship, 11:00 am, Sanctuary Children s Ministry Team, 4:00 pm, Children s Gathering Monday, March 11 Non-Denominational Bible Study, 10:15 am, Circle View Staff Parish Team, 5:30 pm, Circle View Room Stephen Ministry Team, 5:30 pm, Media Center Saturday, March 16 Wesley 100 Breakfast, 8:00 am, Small Dining Room Horizon Praise Team Rehearsal, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall Stay Connected & Informed Like us on Facebook: Visit our website: Tuesday, March 12 Women of Wesley, 9:15 am, The Underground Hoop Nights, contact Steven Nelson Finance Team, 5:30 pm, Conf. Rm #3 Adult SM Team 6:30 pm, The Underground Mission & Community Impact, 6:00 pm, Circle View Room 2020 Holy Land Information, 7:00 pm, Dining Hall Wednesday, March 13 Midweek Communion, 11:00 am, Chapel Bible Study Lunch, 12:00 noon, Dining Hall Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:30 pm, Arts & Crafts Room Vespers, 5:30 pm, Chapel Wednesday Dinner, 5:45 6:45 pm, Dining Hall Merge, 6:30 pm, The Underground Financial Peace University, 6:30 pm, Media Center FaithLab, 6:30 pm, Conf. Room #3 Pastor s Bible Study, 6:45 pm, Circle View Chancel Choir, 6:45 pm, Choir Room Thursday, March 14 Board of Trustees, 5:30 pm, Conf. Room #3 Ward Street Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Ward Street UMC Chancel Bell Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, Adult Bell Room Friday, March 15 Movie Night (Space Jam), 6:00 pm, Dining Hall In the event of an emergency, call the main number and choose option 1. It is available 24/7 and will connect you with a pastor. To View the Full Church Calendar please visit our website Calendar