SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Palm/Passion Sunday March 20, 2016

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1 Pre-Service Announcements SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Palm/Passion Sunday March 20, 2016 Welcome and Registration of Attendance Mrs. Emily Roach Dr. Ivan Peden Prelude Palm Sunday Celebration Handbell Choir Edwards Presenting the Light Olivia and Evan Morris *Pastoral Greeting and Responsive Call to Worship Pastor: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! People: Hosanna in the Highest! Pastor: Dear friends in Christ, during Lent we have been preparing for the celebration of our Lord's suffering, death, and resurrection. On this day our Lord Jesus Christ entered into the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph. The people welcomed him with palms and shouts of praise, but the path before him led to self-giving, suffering and death. Today we greet Jesus as our King, although we know his crown is thorns and his throne a cross. We follow him this week from the glory of the palms to the glory of the resurrection by the dark road of suffering and death, knowing that as we are united with him in his suffering on the cross we also share with him in the resurrection. The Reading of the Gospel for Palm/Passion Sunday: Mark 11:1-11 Mr. Jackson Hayes Pastor: Almighty and Loving God, it is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through Christ Jesus our Savior. The Hebrews acclaimed Jesus as the Messiah and King with palm branches in their hands, crying Hosanna in the highest! We ask you, O Lord, to bless these branches and make them holy. May we also, carrying them forth from this place and crying out Hosanna in the Highest! and Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!, acclaim Jesus as our Messiah and King and follow Him in the way that leads to eternal life. Amen. *Processional Hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor UMH, No. 280 Special Music We Have a King Children s Choir Children s Moment Extinguishing the Crown of Thorns Giving of Our Tithes/Offerings and Prayer of Dedication Mrs. June Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Buck Johnson Offertory Hosanna to the Living Lord Mrs. Beth Johnson Dykes *Doxology UMH, No. 94 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! Cantata *Distribution and Blessing of the Palms (the congregation stands) Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God our thanks and praise. *Carrying the Light into the World *Benediction *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude (* Please stand, as you are able.) Olivia and Evan Morris Mrs. Trivett

2 LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC Website: Church Parsonage: Church: Fax (Church): SUNDAY WORSHIP New Beginning (contemporary): 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jeff Patterson: District Superintendent Dr. Ivan Peden: Pastor June Hayes: Director of Christian Education Debby Trivett: Music Director Emily Roach: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Toni Jones: Secretary MINISTRY AND STAFF OF THE CHURCH Larry M. Goodpaster: Resident Bishop Ministers: Every Member of the Church Esther Gitobu: Missionary to Cambodia Bo Houff: Chairperson of Administrative Board Mike Hayes: Chairperson of Council on Ministries Dean Norman: Lay Leader Rachel Dominico: School Care Director Marcia Sexton: Preschool Director LUMC MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Book of Discipline 2012 LUMC VISION STATEMENT: The Vision of Lewisville United Methodist Church is to provide love, hope, and faith to all through education, fellowship, and worship of our Lord. We encourage stewardship of our time, our talents, and our gifts to support our church, our community, and our mission.

3 Sunday, March 20 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat., Mar. 26 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Contemporary), Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Confirmation Class, church library 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary (Easter Cantata) 3:30 pm Easter Egg Hunt No Youth Handbells No Children s Choir 6:30 pm Toning Class 7:00 pm Troop 705 Patrol Leaders Meeting, Youth Room 7:00 pm Adult Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room 7:00 pm AHG, Rooms 212, 213, 214 7:00 pm Praise Band, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 9:30 am Vienna Village 6:15 pm Maundy Thursday Meal and Communion, Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service, Sanctuary 8 am 12 noon Methodist Men s Work Day at the church 8:30 am SOC Circle, Panera Bread, Clemmons Sun., Mar. 27: Easter Sunday 7:00 am Easter Sunrise Service at Town Square followed by breakfast here in Asbury Hall prepared by the Methodist Men. 8:30 am and 11:00 am Easter Sunday Worship at both services (See Holy Week schedule in this bulletin for details on all the services.) Children s Church Schedule 8:30 am Worship Service March 20 No Children s Church March 27 No Children s Church Nursery Schedule, March 20: 8:30 am Nursery: 11:00 am Nursery: Mary Elizabeth Peacock Nursery Schedule, March 27: 8:30 am Nursery: 11:00 am Nursery: LIVING CROSS: Please bring a fresh flower, blossom, or bud on Easter morning to put on the ivy-covered crosses that will be placed outside at both entrances to the church. CALLING ALL METHODIST MEN! CHURCH GROUNDS WORK DAY: MARCH 26! All men of the church are invited to come join us on Saturday, March 26, 8 am-12 noon, to help clean the church grounds for our Easter visitors and members. See you then! Thanks! AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OFFERING WAS $1,477.06! This serves to confirm the generosity of spirit and love of fellow man that this church family exhibits. On behalf of Habitat for Humanity and myself, thank you! Millie LAST CHANCE! We will be decorating our church with Easter lilies on Easter Sunday. You may order through the church office or purchase your own. If you order through the church, the cost will be $11.00 per lily. ORDER DEADLINE: TOMORROW, March 21, by noon. Name (Please list your name(s) as you would like for them to appear in print.) Please order Easter lily/lilies for me. ($11.00 each, if you buy through the church.) I will provide lily/lilies (wrapped) and will have them at the church by 11:00 am on Saturday, March 26. In memory of In honor of I will pick up my lily. Please deliver my lily to a shut-in.

4 RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS: As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Presence March 13 Sunday School: 124 8:30 am Worship: :00 am Worship: 127 STEWARDSHIP Promises to Keep: Gifts March 13 General Budget $10, Hunger Fund $ Capital Improv. Fd. $ Bus Fund $ Save the Bell Fund $ Discretionary Fund $ GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 am Service) March 20: Robin Eberhart & Jenna and Aspen Cox March 27: Allison and Peyton Anderson GREETER FOR MARCH (11:00 am Service) Dean Norman LIVING BY DESIGN is a unique seminar that looks at work, careers and design from a framework based on Truth. Learn key biblical foundational principles about work. Find out how to make informed, wise decisions about your future using a sound, proven process. Cost of the seminar is free and a Love Offering will be taken to help cover the cost of travel for our team. This could change your life! The Seminar will be offered at Lewisville United Methodist Church on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 6-9 pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in an Educational or Occupational assessment ($160 and $220 respectively), contact Margaret Williams at margaretjlwilliams@icloud.com. Time slots are limited, so schedule soon. To learn more about the consultants who will be serving during this unique opportunity, look up Derrand/or Dawkins on the Career Direct website or at Crown Ministries under Find a Consultant. CATALYST NEWS.. Emily will be in the office Wednesday & Thursday and working from home Tuesday & Friday TODAY: o Egg 2:30pm (please contact Mrs. June if you can help be a group leader/egg hider ) o 4:30-6:30pm NEXT SUNDAY 3/27: Easter! No Catalyst RUN FOR GOD: Come to an informational meeting on Sunday, April 17, at 9:45 am in the sanctuary. All walkers and runners are welcome! Questions? Call Melony Brown, BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOL CAMPAIGN IN MARCH!!! Mark your calendars now and make plans to see us at the Sunday school hour (and at worship, of course) for getting back in the groove. It will be the beginning of a new Sunday school quarter, new curriculum, and preparation for Easter. What better way to get ready for this beautiful time of year than to join one another in study and worship. Looking forward to seeing all of you during this holy season. The Education Committee LUMC School Care Enrollment Information: Registration for opened for our currently enrolled families and church families on March 14th! We currently serve Lewisville Elementary, Southwest Elementary, Meadowlark Elementary, Morgan Elementary and Meadowlark Middle Schools. Enrollment for the public will open April 4 th. For more information regarding enrollment and the School Care program, please contact Rachel Dominico, lumcschoolcare@gmail.com or (336)

5 HEAVEN S KITCHEN, CHILI COOK-OFF IS BACK! By now, most of you know that Catalyst is, for another year, hosting a Chili Cook Off, Bread Bake Off and Dessert Competition. If you stir up a mean batch of chili, we need your name! Are you well known for your dessert creations? Here's your time to shine! Can you bake a batch of bread like nobody's business? We want YOU! Submit your contact information to Allison Anderson (aranderson@triad.rr.com/ ) or sign up after each service. We'll give you all the details! Do you enjoy great food? This is THE EVENT for you! Be sure to mark April 9th on your calendar and tell your friends...details to follow! LEWISVILLE IS A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH. Stephen Ministers are trained lay care-givers who provide emotional and spiritual care to persons who are experiencing difficulties in their lives hospitalization, loss of a loved one, loss of job, or any other crisis situation. This is care in addition to the care the pastor gives. If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister, fill out one of the slips in the pew rack and put it in the offering plate or hand it to the minister or one of the Stephen Leaders or Tom Lee. THE BEN CRAWFORD 2nd ANNUAL SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT! Saturday, April 16, at Salem Glen (Sponsored by the Methodist Men) Entry fee: $60 per player; hole sponsorship: $50 (includes hole signage). Registration and lunch: 12 noon; shotgun start at 1 pm. Proceeds to go toward various Methodist Men s projects. Please contact Chris Sonafrank, or casonafrank@aol.com, for registration, hole sponsorship opportunities, or if you re interested in providing door prizes or items to put in the players goody bags (i.e. coupons, business cards, etc.). Registration forms are available in the narthex and on the information table in the Fellowship Hall. Registration deadline: April HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Sunday, March 20: Passion/Palm Sunday 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Palm Sunday Worship), Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Palm Sunday Worship, Sanctuary (Special Easter music and drama by the Chancel Choir) 3:30 pm Easter Egg Hunt Thursday, March 24: Maundy Thursday 6:15 pm Maundy Thursday Meal, Fellowship Hall. Bring dishes of fruit, cheeses, crackers, breads, hot cross buns, etc. (a simple meal of foods that are easily picked up). The Maundy Thursday Service will include an Upper Room Communion experience. The altar will be stripped at the close of the service for Good Friday. Friday, March 25: Good Friday 7:30 pm Tenebrae Service in the the Sanctuary. Lovelight is a dramatic presentation in which Mary, the mother of Jesus, and a narrator tell the story of the darkness that overcame the earth as God s Son was crucified. Sunday, March 27: Easter Sunday 7:00 am Community Easter Sunrise Service, Shallowford Square, followed by breakfast at LUMC prepared by Methodist Men, Asbury Hall. (In case of rain, the Sunrise Service will be held at Lewisville Baptist Church.) 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Easter Celebration), Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Easter Celebration Worship, Sanctuary