CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH May 9, A place where visitors become friends.

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1 CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH May 9, 2010 A place where visitors become friends. Welcome to Christ United Methodist Church! We especially greet those who are worshiping with us for the first time and rejoice that you have chosen to spend this special time with God and us. Feel free to secure a maroon colored information packet about Christ Church found near each door. As God leads, we welcome you to become an active participant with us!! If you desire to speak with our pastor, please feel free to contact Pastor Mike at your convenience. His contact information is: christpastormike@comcast.net Telephone: Cell: or O: Who s in the pew? Pads are located on the end of each pew to note your presence with us. If we do not have your contact information, we would be most pleased to receive it. As you pass the pad to others, please introduce yourself and greet others in the pew. Special sound enhancement devices for those with an auditory deficiency are available at the sound table in the rear of the sanctuary. At the Benevolent Homes in Central Pa., every day is spent serving the needs of those entrusted to our care helping individuals to have joyful and meaningful lives and making the most of every day. Your gift to the Golden Cross Offering, taken today, will touch the lives of so many, so why not visit or volunteer at one of the homes to see your gift in action. The Book discussion Group will meet at Jane Zullinger s home for the month of June. The book title is Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler. The Shippensburg Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers once more. Meals are served Monday Friday at lunch time. If interested please call Doris Seibert at The Garden Tour is fast approaching, June 13 from 1-6 p.m. If you know of a garden that should be included in this year s tour please let Rose Dillner know. Volunteers are needed for the following chairpositions: Refreshments, Host and Hostess Committee, Plant Sale helpers, Ticket Sale. Please call Rose Dillner at , if you are willing to help with a committee or if you know of a garden. NOTE: Now is the time to be dividing your perennial and repot them into containers that can be sold at the plant sale. Vacation Bible School will be held June from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ on 121 East Orange Street in Shippensburg. The theme this year is the Rainforest. If you wish to help with VBS please notify Beth Minnich. The Youth Fellowship would like to thank everyone for all your support during the 30 Hour Famine. We raised $1320. for World Visions. We could not have done this without the help of all of you. THANKS!!! Ladies are you looking for a way to strengthen your devotional/prayer life? If so, please consider attending "Ladies Blanket Prayer Group. This group meets on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. and generally lasts one hour. This time is well spent with devotions and group prayer. If you would like to give it a try just come to 8220 Scenic Drive (Cathy Campbell's house) next Wednesday or you can call Cathy at with questions or if you need directions. Come join us in praying about anything and everything that is on your heart. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP May 9- No YF, treat your mom to some extra hugs today-mother s day May 16-6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship May 23-6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship May 30 - No Youth Fellowship Another fun way to support Christ UMC is by volunteering at Hershey Park. Each worker makes $5.85 per hour, receives a ticket to the park- valid for one year, and eats a meal. All the money made is sent to the church and will be used by the church as specified by the individual working. It is an easy and fun way to raise money. Please for more specifics speak with Annette ( ). This year s Colonial Christmas Dinner will be November 13, It may seem like a long way off but preparations will begin soon. As in the past crafters and antique dealers my rent a space for $20. If you desire a space or would like to help in anyway, please contact Rose Dillner, as soon as possible. Collection bins are placed in Hospitality Room off of Hollar Hall - Please consider collecting items. These

2 items are used by local businesses, schools and conference supported ministries to purchase such things such as transportation vans and fund cancer treatments for children. Ever since attending camp at the Peace Center of United University Church in Los Angeles, Jessica has been better at handling tough situations, instead of breaking down when someone hurts her feelings. The shy 12 year old now knows how to stand up for herself and others. Jessica is a graduate of the Peace Kids, a unique program funded in part by the Peace with Justice Sunday offering (that will be taken May 30). In today s economy, your contributions are needed more than ever so the UM Church can help Jessica and others like her to learn conflict resolution, communication skills and mediation. They are the next generation to advocate for peace with justice, not only in their personal lives, but also in the world we live. Our church greatly appreciates the generosity of M & T Bank and Orrstown Bank for allowing us the use of their parking lots during our worship services. There will be four designated parking spots in the M&T parking lot on Sunday mornings; two are for handicap parking and two for visitor parking. Overflow parking is available in the Orrstown Bank parking lot. The deadline for the June Good News newsletter is Sunday, May 16. Please submit your articles to the office by this date. The address is christumcshipp@comcast.net. Prayer Requests Deployed service personnel Max Cooley chronic illness Richard Saul s sister, Ann cancer & related surgeries Peter Morgan- back therapy Julia Downey - chemo Tracy Niedrowski recovery from surgery Larry Waymire Haiti mission work Pauline Waymire in hospital Cindy Hiatal hernia problems Valerie Jones cancer Christian Keyes - cancer Ann Weaver cancer Joanne Minnich - health issues Keith Ocker face paralysis (Bell s Palsy) Jean Dillner pneumonia for six weeks Barbara Watkins Whitehouse - cancer Answered Prayer and Joys: Carl Allison chemo Nicole s foster brother recovery from coma, in rehab Frank Menton recovery at home Richard Saul recovery at home Central Pennsylvania Conference churches: Mt Nittany UMC, State College; Bedford Forge UMC, Hopewell; Rehobeth UMC, Mercersburg; Jermyn UMC, Jermyn; Alderson UMC, Harverys Lake; Richvale UMC, Blair s Mills; Bethany UMC, Bethany; Shiremanstown UMC, Shiremanstown; Community UMC, Bald Eagle Valley; Fairmount Springs UMC, Benton Local: Ridge Church of the Brethren

3 T h i s W e e k w i t h C h r i s t! (Please note that all meetings will be held at Christ United Methodist Church unless otherwise indicated) Sunday, May 9 Mother s Day/Festival of the Christian Home 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service Monday, May 10 6:00 PM Hospitality Committee 6:30 PM Outreach Committee 7:00 PM Ministry & Nurture Committee Tuesday, May 11 4:00 PM UMW will meet at church to carpool to Waynesboro for Mother s Day Tea. (Rose Dillner may give you directions if needed.) Wednesday, May 12 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 6:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Ladies Blanket Prayer Group at Cathy Campbell s Thursday, May 13 7:00 PM God is Closer Than You Think study Saturday, May 15 9:00 AM Clothing Bank with breakfast Sunday, May 16 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service 6:30 PM Youth Fellowship Newsletter items are due (Continue down for the Worship Service, May 9, 2010)

4 sixth Sunday in easter Theme: The Holy Spirit s Peace! 10:45 AM May 9, 2010 * Indicates the congregation should please stand as each person is comfortable. UMH United Methodist Hymnal (blue hymnal) TFWS The Faith We Sing (black hymnal) WE GATHER FOR PRAYER AND TO PRAISE GOD GREETING, WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOMING LIGHT PRELUDE Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer Wood INTROIT * OPENING HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 103 UMH * CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) L: We come together this day, drawn by the light of God s love! P: In God s eternal kingdom, darkness and despair are vanquished. L: Through God s Holy Spirit, peace reigns! P: Let all the people praise God with their music and their voices! L: Let all the people praise God with their deeds of loving-kindness! P: Praise be to God. AMEN! CALL TO CONFESSION WE CONFESS OUR SINS AND ACCEPT GOD S PARDON PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Lord, You know how easy it is for us to sit here, tethered to our darkness and fear. We get bound up in our human mistrust. We dare not to hope, for so many times before we have been disappointed. So we sit here and wonder where you are. We are not unlike the disciples who also wondered and feared. Lord, come to us in our darkness. Flood us with your powerful light peace and hope. Help open our eyes to the good news of your eternal glory. Give to us visions of the place in which peace and hope will reign. Forgive our stubborn resistance to your mercy and your love. For we ask this in Jesus Name. AMEN. TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION & CONFESSION AND WORDS OF ASSURANCE WE HEAR GOD S WORD PROCLAIMED NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 16:9-15 No. 136 NT NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Revelation 21:1-10, 22-22:5 No. 259 NT ANTHEM How Shall They Hear - Hayes Chancel Choir GOSPEL LESSON John 14:23-29 No. 109 NT (Response: L: This is the Word of God for the people of God! P: Thanks be to God!) CHILDREN S MESSAGE SHARING GOD S WORD Sometimes We All Need Training Wheels! Answer the Door! WE RESPOND TO GOD S CALL * RESPONSE HYMN Into My Heart No. 2160TFWS PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, THE LORD S PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into

5 temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERTORY MEDITATION AND THE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Prelude Bloch * MUSICAL RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow No. 95 UMH * OFFERTORY PRAYER (in unison) When we give of ourselves, we do what you have done, O God. Receive these offerings and bless them so all may know and celebrate your peace. Amen. WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD * CLOSING HYMN The Gift of Love No. 408 UMH * BENEDICTION * CHORAL BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Prelude in C Major Bach (Please be sure to greet others and offer the peace of Christ before leaving!) CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Michael C. Weigel Telephone: christpastormike@comcast.net Secretary: Susan Hallett Custodian: Amos Neil Chancel Choir Director: Blaine Shover Organist: Nancy Fogelsanger Handbell and Joyful Noise choirs: Dorina Saul Church Office Hours: Mon. Fri. 9 AM 12 Noon christumcshipp@comcast.net Website: Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship Celebration 8:30 and 10:45 AM In our journey together we are, Inspired by God s love to serve everyone. Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors