We are Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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1 420 North Tennessee Avenue, Morton, IL For the Week of Sunday, February 21, 2016 Sunday, February 28, Thank you for joining us today! If you seek a caring community, are seeking answers to today s problems, or an experience to connect with God, You can find it here within our church family. For information about ministries and weekly Connect Groups, visit our Welcome Center or our website at We are Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

2 Sunday Worship Celebration And Jesus said to him, Follow me. (Luke 5:27) February 21, 2016 Second Sunday in Lent 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP To and From. When Jesus called folks to Himself, it often included a call from something. Matthew (Levi) was called from tax collecting. The Rich Young Ruler was called from the money he loved. Take a moment to think: From what might Christ be calling me? Call to Worship Welcome & Announcements Pastor Lori SHARING PRAISE & WORSHIP *Hymn Trust and Obey #467 *Responsive Reading Luke 5:27-32 Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. Follow me, Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners? Jesus answered them, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. *Hymn Where He Leads Me (vv. 1-2) #338 Offering: In our giving, we truly follow in Jesus footsteps, for He gave His all for us! Offertory 9:30 And Can It Be? Choir *Doxology

3 *Prayer of Blessing *Passing the Peace SHARING PRAYER & COMMITMENT Children s Message Amy Smith Prayer of the People The Lord s Prayer ( forgive us our sins ) SHARING THE WORD Anthem 8:00 And Can It Be Choir Scripture Reading: Luke 18:18-30 L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God. Message Follow Me Pastor Gary *Hymn Where He Leads Me (vv. 3-4) #338 *Blessing *Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus #602 *Postlude *Please stand as you are able. HEAD USHERS: Dave Gilbert, Steve Klein FLOWERS: The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Bob and Pat Townsend in celebration of their 51 st wedding anniversary. ACOLYTES: 8:00 Chloe Losey & Caroline Potts 9:30 Sarah Majors & Kate Wiegardt GREETERS: 8:00 Bob & Lois Lichti 9:30 Ray & Ellen Heiman

4 Cross Connections Worship Service We welcome you to our Cross Connections service as we gather for this time of worship. February 21, :45 a.m. Opening Worship WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP IN SONG GIVING OUR GIFTS INTERCESSORY PRAYER FOUNDATION Luke 5:27-32; 18:18-30 TODAY S MESSAGE Follow ME Pastor Gary CLOSING PRAYER CLOSING SONG OVERTIME CONNECTIONS MINISTRY LEADERS: WOW Welcome Deb Rada Greeters Hilda Brenkman Creative Arts Jayne Benckendorf Praise Team Kerry Brenkman

5 Follow Me Luke 5:27-32; 18:18-30 Two wrong teachings some have pulled from the account of the Rich Young Ruler: Salvation by works; the Rich Young Ruler had to earn his salvation by giving away all his stuff! Money is evil; and owning things is wrong. Every time Jesus said Follow me to people, there was an understood or explicit call FROM something! The Fishermen were called from their fishing careers The Tax collector was called from his tax collecting. Philip was called from his safe life in Bethsaida. The Rich Young Ruler was called from money and possessions. Why would Jesus call us from things? Jesus knew: sometimes good things must be sacrificed for the Kingdom of God. Jesus knew this man s roadblock. (Luke 18:22) Jesus loved him. (Mark 10:21) Jesus knew his potential. (Mark 10:17) From what is god calling you? 2016 Answering the Call

6 Church Family Council Special Church Conference Today 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *UMW Book Club Tomorrow* Monday, February, 22 in the Gathering Area at 6:30 p.m. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. Please read and then join us to discuss this inspiring story! Amplify Insomnia Fest is Coming! Friday, February 26 th, Cost is $15 See Eric for details. Bring a friend. ~ XYZ LUNCH FOR THE BUNCH ~ Wednesday, February 28, after 10:45 service Lunch will be at Jack s in Tremont.

7 Jr High Conference Retreat April 1-2. Cost is $10 now until March 1 st. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING IS COMING.SUNDAY, MARCH 6 TH! Your gifts assists people with physical needs, psosiologicol and spirit support. It also creates a safe place for children and ensures that UMCOR can respond anywhere in the world. Please consider to give on March 6 and support One Hour of Sharing. UMM-Winter Banquet ~Dinner and Gospel Concert~ March 12 th at 6:00 p.m. Dinner catered by Pizza Ranch Chicken Dinner and Pizza. Reservations required; $12.00 per person for dinner. 7:00 p.m. Concert Jake s Boys Ministries Southern Gospel Group will perfom for offerings. Get your tickets now! Children s Ministry s Annual Easter Egg Hunt needs individually wrapped candy to stuff the Easter Eggs! If you are able to donate, please drop it off in the office by Wednesday, March 23! Thanks!

8 ATTENDANCE PADS Please sign & pass the attendance pads, found at the end of the row, during the greeting time and return them to the first person in the row to be picked up after the service. Cross Connections attendance sheets are on each table. WORSHIP REMINDERS Please do not take any food or beverage into our traditional worship sanctuary. Please remember to turn off or silence your cell phones during the services. Thank you! NURSERY Child care is available during worship services for INFANTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH AGE FOUR in our staffed nursery. CHURCH STAFF and CONTACT INFO OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:00 4:00 CHURCH PHONE: Friday 8:00-Noon PASTOR: Rev. Gary Motta PASTOR: Rev. Lori Harvey MINISTER of MUSIC & EDUCATION: Amy Smith MINISTER of CONGREGATIONAL CARE: JoAnn Kraft MINISTER of YOUTH: Eric Gordon MINISTER of CROSS CONNECTIONS MUSIC & GOSPEL BELLS: Kerry Brenkman OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: Shelli Koener PART-TIME SECRETARY: Barbara Maison FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Shelli Koener CUSTODIAN: Russ Johnson ORGANIST: Jane Chapman AUDIO/VIDEO COORDINATOR: Nick Graff NURSERY COORDINATOR: Leslie Wenzel For more information, please visit our website at PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY Please let the church know if you or a member of your family is hospitalized. The hospital does not notify us. RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED: Debbie Granger, Winnie Stocks RELEASED: Tim Beutel, Brian Birchenough SYMPATHY T0: The family of Clarence Stocks who died Saturday, Feb 13.

9 DAY BY DAY Sunday, February 21 8:00 am Sunday Celebration Service, Sanctuary 9:00 am Blood Pressure Sunday, Gym 9:30 am Celebration Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Companions in Christ, Lib. 10:45 am Cross Connections Service, Gym 1:00 pm Walking With Christ, Pastor s Office 2:00 pm All Church Family Meeting/ Church Conference, Sanct 5:00 pm In faith, Sanctuary 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Women s Bible Study, Lib Monday, February 22 8:00 am Walking for Exercise 6:00 pm Finance Committee, YR 6:30 pm UMW Book Club, Lib 6:30 pm Learn Spanish, GA 7:00 pm Boy Scouts, Gym 7:00 pm Ad Board, YR Wednesday, continued 6:00 pm Girls Night Out, Movie Rm. 6:00 pm Lite Life, Library 6:00 pm Walking with Christ, Pastor s Office 6:15 pm Amplify, YR Thursday, February 25 9:00 am Quilters, Copy Room 9:00 am Footprints Folding Crew 9:00 am Daily Grind, Eli's 9:15 am Disciple, YR 10:30 am Communion, Brandonwood 12:00 pm Walking With Christ, Gym 1:00 pm Communion, Creekwood 2:30 pm Communion, Hollybrook 6:00 pm Thursday Night Book Study, Library 6:00 pm 7 People Singing, Sanct. 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanct. Friday, February 26 8:00 am Walking for Exercise 9:30 am Simply Women, Lib. 8:30 pm Amplify Insomnia Fest, MUMC Tuesday, February 23 8:00 am Communion, Sanctuary 8:00 am Volunteer Work Group 9:30 am Skeins of Love, YR 10:00 am Sisters In Faith, Lib 10:30 am Tuesday Morning Bible Study, Off Site 1:00 pm Staff Meeting, Lib. 6:00 pm Gospel Bells, Sanctuary 6:45 pm Basic Life Principles, YR 7:00 pm Praise Team, Gym Wednesday, February 24 6:30 am Men s Prayer Mtg., Gym 8:00 am Walking for Exercise 9:15 am Abigail Circle, YR 1:00 pm Trustees Meeting, YR 5:00 pm WATCH Fellowship Meal 5:00 pm Cherub/Children's Choir 6:00 pm Methodist Kids, Sanct. Saturday, February 27 12:00 am Amplify Insomnia Fest, Off Site 7:00 am Men's Bible Study, Lib 8:00 am Racquetball, Village Courts Sunday, February 28 8:00 am Sunday Celebration Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am Celebration Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Companions in Christ, Lib. 10:45 am Cross Connections Service, Gym 12:00 pm XYZ Lunch for the Bunch 1:00 pm Walking With Christ, Gym 5:00 pm In faith, Sanctuary 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Women s Bible Study, Lib

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