Wesley United Methodist Church Grand Forks, ND April 9, 2017

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1 Wesley United Methodist Church Grand Forks, ND April 9, 2017 Our purpose is to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

2 Welcome to Worship at Wesley April 9, 2017 Passion / Palm Sunday Welcome to Wesley! If you have questions or special needs, please speak to an usher. Worship activity bags for children are hanging on a rack at the back of the church. Our ushers have large-print hymnals available. Nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers in Room 202. Please remember to silence your cell phone during worship. Gathering Gathering Music Jesus, We Crown You with Praise Marge Myrold Arr. Anthony Burger Welcome and Announcements * Greetings of Christian Fellowship * Opening Hymn Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Red Hymnal 277 * Call to Worship The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. People: So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord the King of Israel! Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: People: Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey s colt! Receiving Prayer of Illumination It is our prayer that as we focus on this Palm Sunday we will be reminded of the journey that Jesus made on his way to the cross and what it means for our lives. We give praise and thanks that Jesus became the bridge between earth and heaven.

3 1 st Scripture Lesson Philippians 2:5-11 New Testament, pg. 186 Children s Time 2nd Scripture Reading Mark 11:1-11 New Testament, pg Special Music In the Name of the Lord Marge Myrold Sandi Patti Helvering Message Palm Sunday A Prelude to Good Friday Rev. Dave Andrews * Hymn of Response All Glory, Laud, and Honor Red Hymnal 280 Responding Call for Prayer Prayer of Confession Merciful God, as we enter Holy Week and gather at your house of prayer, turn our hearts again to Jerusalem, to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that united with Christ and all the faithful we may one day enter in triumph the city not made with human hands, the new Jerusalem, eternal in the heavens, where with you and the holy spirit, Christ lives in glory forever. Amen. Assurance and Forgiveness Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayers Lord s Prayer Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Offering Music Victory in Jesus Marge Myrold Arr. Marilynn Ham *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication O God of new beginnings, turn our sadness into joy, our anxiety into peace, our selfishness into generosity. Grant us the power to make good choices. Receive these gifts as our declaration that we accept the responsibility and discipline to choose wholesome options. Bless the gifts that others may also be free to new beginnings. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. *If able, please stand where asterisks appear. CCLI Lic

4 Going *Closing Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Red Hymnal 278 *Benediction *Musical Response Go Now in Peace (2x s) *Closing Song What a Wonderful Savior Marge Myrold Arr. Harold Decou Thanks to all that have helped with today s worship service! Acolyte: 9:00 Eli Zerr Greeter: 9:00 Andrea, Lily & Amelia Snortland Lay Reader: 9:00 Patty Reed UNITED METHODIST WOMEN FOCUS DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 You are invited to attend the Upper Valley location for UMW Focus Day at Grand Forks Wesley UMC. 9 am 1:00 pm (includes lunch) Please RSVP by April 19 to: Berniece Holm rus_730@msn.com or to Judy Christy j.christy86@gmail.com UMW Focus Day Presentation and discussion will focus on immigration and refugees, Led by Cynthia Shabb, Director of Global Friends Coalition in Grand Forks Please join us for a day of learning and fellowship! Registration fee (includes lunch): $8.00 This event is open to anyone. It s not just for UMW, or even just women!

5 Wesley UMC Calendar for April 2 April 9 Sunday, April 9 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages w/ children s music 11:15 a.m. ignite Contemporary Worship 5:30 p.m. Youth Group NO MEETING Tuesday, April 11 1:00 p.m. Mary-Martha Circle, Church library Bible Word: Mind 3:00 p.m. Coffee Club, Panera 6:00 p.m. Miriam Circle, Culvers 7:00 p.m. Tuesday video study, library Wednesday, April 12 9:30 a.m. Sarah-Faith Circle, Church library 1:00 p.m. Lydia-Ruth-Rachel Circle, Parkwood Place 1:30 p.m. No Quilting 5:45 p.m. No Music Rehearsals Thursday, April 13 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Club at Denny s 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Friday, April 14 7:00 p.m. Joint Good Friday Service at Zion Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:15 a.m. ignite Contemporary Worship 5:30 p.m. Youth Group NO MEETING Join us for Soup supper on Maundy Thursday at 6:00 pm and worship service with communion at 6:30 pm. Good Friday Service will be held at Zion United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm th Ave South Grand Forks, ND Joint choir rehearsal will be at 6:00 pm. Last week s attendance: 120 Last week s giving: $9, Offering to date: $78, We re glad you are here today! Thank you for your support

6 @ like us on Facebook to keep up with what's going on at Wesley Please feel free to communicate with us: Website: Phone: Address: th Ave. N. Grand Forks, ND Children s Music This is a reminder that the children will be joining the adult choir for a special musical presentation of Noah and the Ark at the 9:00 a.m. service on Sunday, May 14 (Mother s Day). We will be having a special practice for this on Saturday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please continue to bring your children to Sunday school so they can learn the music for this fun musical presentation! If anyone has any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please let me know. Kellie Burgess. Branching Out: Connecting Through Christ This is this year s theme Dakotas United Methodist Camps. The Dakotas Conference operates 3 camps Wesley Acres in North Dakota; Lake Poinsett and Storm Mountain in South Dakota. There are camps for kids who have just completed Kindergarten and adults who are simply young at heart, and everyone in between. The youngest campers stay for one night at camp the perfect first introduction into the wonderful world of church camp. Camps for older students have varied focuses, from basketball to the arts, to outdoor adventures. There are also family camps available. Wesley UMC will pay one half of the camp fee for children or youth from our church. Just check with the church office for a special code to enter when registering. For details about Dakotas United Methodist Camping program or to register, go to Early Bird Deadline is May 1! Early bird discount is $5 off per night. For Example a two night camp would be $10 off and five night camp would be $25 off. Registrations and full payment must be completed online or postmarked by May 1 to receive the early bird discount.

7 The Youth lock-in weekend (March 4-5) was a success! We had 22 Youth attend the festivities and help with the pancake breakfast. We had a lesson about God s presence being all around us, and even though we can t see him, we can feel him using science projects involving Alka-Seltzer tablets, air guns, plastic cups, and fans! We then went to Red Ray Lanes for some Cosmic Bowling and then back to church for a late night snack, night games, and movie watching. The next morning we were up early to participate in our last fundraiser, a pancake feed and raised just a little bit over $500 at the breakfast! I heard that Zak Ness and Dustin Martin were fantastic flapjack flippers! And, Patrick Lamberson once again showed that he was the best hider when playing Sardines. All the Youth pitched in to help with this last fundraising activity and should all be commended especially after getting less than 3 hours of sleep the night before. Special thanks go out to John Martin, Rex Huss, Julie Sturges, Mark and Laurie Guy, Pat Henry, Coleen Asche, UMW, Hugo s on South Washington, and Todd Daniels and all the other folks who helped out or contributed in any way with this weekend s activities. Below is the remaining calendar of activities. Details on the mission trip in June are still being worked on. If anyone has any concerns or questions please see Kellie Burgess or Marjorie Myrold. Sunday, April 9 - Palm Sunday NO MEETING Sunday, April 16 Easter NO MEETING Sunday, April 23 Meeting, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. we ll be making May Day baskets Sunday, April 30 Meet at church at 3:00 p.m. to deliver May Day baskets, then back to church for a meal Sunday, May 7 Swimming at the Canad Inns times TBD Sunday, May 14 Mother s Day NO MEETING Sunday, May 21 Graduation Party for Youth, with family potluck times TBD June Mission trip to Livingston, Montana Details on the mission trip to Montana are still being worked on. The trip is open to Youth in current grades 9 through 12. We are also opening the trip up to college students or young adults who might want to attend. Dates are June 12-17; cost is $300. If you have questions or would like additional information, please see Kellie Burgess.

8 April 9, :15 am ignite Contemporary Today s Music Days of Elijah Your Grace is Enough Revelation Song Hosanna Scriptures Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 11:1-11 Message Palm Sunday A Prelude to Good Friday Rev. Dave Andrews Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:10 am in the church library for a Bible study based on the Max Lucado Life Lessons series of books. This class is currently studying and discussing the book of Peter 1. Outside reading is not required, but books are available. New members to the class are always welcome! Shoeboxes needed We need your empty shoeboxes. We collected 72 boxes for Christmas shoebox gifts last year and used all our boxes. You can leave them in the north storage closet. Thanks for your help with this. Megan and Pam Reverend Dave Andrews, a retired UMC Pastor from Fargo, has been assigned to serve Wesley as interim pastor during the absence of Pastor Howie. He is planning on being in the church office Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. If you have any pastoral needs, please contact Pastor Andrews at Thank you. Please send any notes or cards to Pastor Howie Baird during his absence to the address below: P.O. Box E 2 nd Street Canton, SD 57013