April 30, :30 a.m. Prelude The Light represents God s Presence. The Bible reminds us that God s word is central. Ella Reff, Liturgist

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1 April 30, :30 a.m. Prelude The Light represents God s Presence. The Bible reminds us that God s word is central. Greeting Welcome Discipleship Opportunities Greet Your Neighbors Pastor Peter Curts Ella Reff, Liturgist Hymn Hymn Jesus, Paid It All Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Scripture Reading Luke 24:50-53 Ella Reff, Liturgist Children s Message Liturgist Moment Ella Reff, Liturgist Offertory I Love To Tell the Story Bell Tones Doxology UMH 95 The Altar is open for Prayer during Prayer time. Call To Prayer Response Leader: Lord, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy. Pastoral Prayer Pastor Peter Curts Lord s Prayer Morning Message Arise Pastor Peter Curts Song of Reflection Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Hymn of Parting I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Benediction Pastor Peter Curts Postlude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Chikako Sloan Liturgist: Ella Reff Ushers: Ryan and Kelsey Gernand, Jim and Sharon Wills Nursery Volunteers: Jan Ledbetter and Taylor Griffey Greeters: Ryan and Kelsey Gernand Attendance last Sunday: 87

2 Sermon Notes Notes: Scripture: YUMC Mission: Reaching, Teaching, Serving and Caring for others to make disciples of Jesus Christ. YUMC Vision: Everyone in the surrounding community will have the opportunity to know God and deepen their faith.

3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Today April 30 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship/Children s Ministry Collection/Children s Church/ Child Care 10:45 a.m. Sunday School The TFL Class in Rooms 1 & 2 Monday 6:30 p.m. Scouts TFL/CIK/FH and Youth Room 7:00 p.m. Bell Tones Rehearsal Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, off-site, contact is Loretta Hiatt 5:30 p.m. Lydia Circle to Osborn s Country Kitchen 7:00 p.m. Lydia Circle Meeting in TFL Classroom 7:00 p.m. Governing Board Wednesday 9:50 a.m. Zumba with Rika Sasaki in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Finance & Stewardship Meeting Thursday World Day of Prayer 5:15 p.m. Brownies in TFL 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Fellowship Hall with leader, Peggy Skinner Friday 5:30-9:30 p.m. Emmaus Gathering in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall Saturday 9:00 a.m. Zumba Fellowship Hall Sunday 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship/Communion Offering for REACH Kids in the Meadow/ Children s Church/Child Care 10:45 a.m. Safe Sanctuary Training in the Chapel 10:45 a.m. Connect Class 10:45 a.m. Sunday School--The TFL Class in Rooms 1 & 2. Everyone is welcome. 4:00 p.m. Youth Meeting in Youth Room

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5 Opportunities The May Communion Offering will be support for the REACH Kids in the Meadow program. This program provides a summer recreational outlet and Bible study format for children in the Yorktown community. Lay Member To Annual Conference--. The conference will run June Please the Pastor if you are interested in being YUMC s Lay Member. We will recognize our graduating seniors and any others (adults, grandchildren) you would like to add to our celebration on June 4. Please let the office know of names, degrees, and schools from which they will graduate. Look at the calendar on the last page of this bulletin for events scheduled this week Safe Sanctuary Training, Youth Meeting, Bell Tones, Lydia Circle, Governing Board, Finance & Stewardship Meeting, Bible Studies, World Day of Prayer, Trustees Meeting, Emmaus Gathering at YUMC. YUMC May 12 Chicken Noodle Dinner The Work Day is Wednesday, May 10 starting at 10:30 a.m. The National Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, May 4. Sign-up for your prayer time, and take the Pray for America pamphlet with the Leaders of Our Country insert which is now available in the narthex. Connect Class -- We will be meeting May 7, 14, and 21 right after worship, doors 3-4 (old TFL Room). We are happy to provide child care upon request. Want to make a difference--we are looking to go this summer and be present in Kokomo. If you are interested, notify Pastor Curts. 9th Annual Pork Chop Dinner, Fundraiser for Covenant Partners Ministries, Friday, May 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Paul's U.M. Church, 1707 E. 26th St., Muncie. Pre-sale $9/$10 at the Door, Hot Dog Meal is $5, Extra Pork Chop is $6, Tickets Available in the YUMC Office. All are welcome to join in A Night of Surrender at Yorktown United Methodist Church on July 9 at 7:00p in the Chapel. Come with willing, open hearts and hands as we seek the Father and lean into total surrender through worship and scripture. Choir: 8:30 a.m. rehearsals in the Sanctuary: May 7; May 14, Mother s Day (only women need to attend rehearsal); May 28; June 18, Father s Day (only men need to attend rehearsal). If you are a man who is thinking about joining choir, consider coming to rehearsal on June 18 for Father s Day and sing with us in service!

6 Prayers Requests Prayers and Praise The family of Mary Long, Mary passed away on April 20. She was Betty Taylor s sister and aunt to Debbie Epperson. Loretta Hiatt thanks you for your prayers for her surgery. Stella Sears had open heart surgery. Lance Estep s sister The family whose 2 year-old passed away unexpectedly. Pray for their continued faith. Jenny Burgess as she transfers to Morrison Woods for continued rehabilitation. Gene Applegate was confused and in the hospital. He is getting better. Arline Applegate s father-in-law. Local Homebound Julia Gernand, Rosemary Lillie, Ruby Martin, Carolyn Spence, Don Young Living in Health Care Facilities: Allen Casey, Martha Claspell, Jean Goodwin, Suann Grinstead, Virginia Richcreek, Bob/Jan/Ida Mae Richman, Betty Schubert, Cophine Shideler, Toni Thomas Carole Young. Those Battling Cancer Karen Bartling, Sam Bish, Ruby Blehinger, Don Bowne, Barbara Brown, Diane Bryant, Becky Brunson, Jenny Burgess, Jim Capps, Rita Carson, John Clester, Beverly Clifford, Tom Conner, Don Curtis, Chris Dietrich, Carolyn Edmonds, Kathy Edwards, Rev. David Eglacias, Diane Evans, Taylor Foy, James French, Vickie Glaser, Toneka Hall, Norman Hayworth, Julie Johnson, Mike Jonas, Jeff Lewis, Linda Lukeheart, Kiley Mangus, Michael McCombs, Melody Miller, Vonda Moore, Bobby Morris, Virginia Nilles, Carol Odom, Clarice Pierce, Patty Powers, Sherry R., Becky Reidmiller, Amy Richard, Karie Riepl, Charlie Riley, David St. Claire, Joe Schelling, Sharon Sewell, Susan Shively, Judy Snyder, Jan Thompson, Joanne Warner, Susie Williams, Boyce Woods, Jackson York. Global Missionaries: Paul and Marty Law(Congo); Brian & Denise Luke (Wichita, Kansas, World Impact); Pastor Linda and Jerry McBride (Covenant Partners, Muncie); Ed Armantrout, Local Pastor (Middletown Honey Creek UMC); Bob Kiefert, Supply Pastor {Bartonia/Mt.Zion Winchester}; Brad Hensley, Supply Pastor {New Horizon UM Church, Anderson}; Emily and Woody Sears, Local Retired Pastors. Persecuted Christians Please pray for the Christians in Eritrea. Pray for their health, faith, and release from prison. They are often kept in storage pods without food, water, or restroom facilities. Leadership Governmental: President Trump and other national and international, state, and local officials Military Stephanie Gobrecht, E-5 Steven Andrew Good, Staff Sgt. Derrick Jackson, Tammy Karch, Bryce Kidd, Sgt. Chris King, Captain Dennis Spence, and their families. Past Week Our family wishes to express our deepest thanks to all of our wonderful church family. We have received so many beautiful cards, have been uplifted by your prayers, and been fed, loved and upheld by the hundreds of big and little things you have done. (The Family of Bert Skinner) Thank you for all your prayers. I am doing well and no cancer. (Louise Luke) My mother, Edith Martin has returned home after 4 months of rehab. Thank you for your prayers. (Barbara Stevens)