St. Andrew United Methodist Church

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1 St. Andrew United Methodist Church Rev. Jeff Childress Lenten Sermon Series Rehab Our Lenten series in 2018 will follow the series from Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church entitled Rehab. In general, the word, rehabilitate, means to restore to a condition of good health; to restore to a good condition or operation; or to restore a person s reputation. The annual observance of the Lenten discipline among Christians is a perfect way to seek restoration for our lives in spirit, mind, and body. It is a time to reflect, take stock of our spiritual condition, and realign our lives. Each Sunday of Lent will focus on the Scriptures that provide the core guidance for our Rehab journey. Our desired outcome is to learn how to live differently so that the way of Jesus becomes our new normal. Blessings for the journey! February 14 Ash Wednesday Service Rehab - MORTALITY Imposition of Ashes February 18 Mark 1:9-15 Rehab - WILDERNESS February 25 Mark 8:31-38 Rehab - INTERVENTION March 4 Exodus 20:1-17 Rehab - PROGRAM Communion Sacrament March 11 John 3:14-18 Rehab RECOVERY Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 March 18 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rehab - PROMISE March 25 Passion/Palm Sunday Easter Cantata Chancel Choir March 29 Maundy Thursday Service Communion Sacrament April 1 April 8 Easter Sunday Eastertide Communion Sacrament

2 Welcome and Grace of Hospitality *Bringing In the Light of Christ and Opening Praise *Call to Worship (responsively) The Lord is making a new covenant with the people of God. Here in this place, Christ writes the law of love on our hearts. We are children of the living God. Together, let us worship the Lord of Love! *Hymn No. 369 Prayer of Approach (in unison) Blessed Assurance Restore us, O Living God, by the breath of your Spirit. We are wilted and weary on this journey toward Easter, anxious for restoration to come once and for all. Hear our voices crying out amidst the ashes, where we wait for a new day. Let us not be bound to the earth by our weariness and tears, but rather swirled about and lifted up by the wonder of your life within us! Restore to us the joy of your salvation, Lord. Grant in us a willing spirit to sustain us. Here in this place, revive us, O LORD! Amen. Tithes and Offerings *Doxology No. 95 Children s Moment Kara Graham Children ages 3 years 5 th grade may go to Children s Church. Please follow the adult leaders as they exit the door behind the piano. Choral Anthem You Are God Old Testament Lesson Jeremiah 31: Sermon Rehab Promise Rev. Jeff Childress Morning Prayer and Lord s Prayer *Affirmation of Faith for Lent We believe in God, the Creator, who made us and all things, who set us on our paths in this world. We believe in Jesus, our Savior, who is one with the Creator, who walked a path through this world, taking on human form, having been born of a woman through the power of the Holy Spirit. He lived and worked in this world among people just like us. He walked God s path to death on a cross, and rose from the dead to open our pathway to eternal life. We believe in the Holy Spirit, our counsel and guide, who is one with the Creator and the Christ, who through the body and blood of Jesus brings us into communion with all people, past, present and future; who calls us to walk a sacred way of life through this world, caring for creation and the people we meet on the way, loving them, helping them, welcoming them without prejudice, being God s hands and feet in the world. This, we believe!

3 *Hymn No. 140 *Benediction *Closing Praise: (screen) *Please stand if you are able CCL# Great Is Thy Faithfulness As We Go Sunday, March 11th Morning Worship Tami Johnson and family Giving Back As most of you know, for many years it has been Ann Keith s ministry to see that everyone in her church family received a birthday card. Now Ann is in National Health Care, and is unable to continue her ministry. Ann s birthday is April 1st, and we thought it would be a blessing for her church family to send her a birthday card. You may mail her card to: National Health Care, 1305 Boiling Springs Road, room 208A, Greer South Carolina, 29650, or you may put your card in the basket marked Ann Keith located in the Narthex. Margie Crowley Mike Spirko

4 Bridal Shower PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BRIDAL SHOWER IN HONOR OF JENNIFER (JENNY) WYATT TODAY, MARCH 18, PM UNTIL 4PM ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE COUPLE IS REGISTERED AT BELK & TARGET Children s Moments BRIDE ELECT OF NIK CHAPMAN (Original on bulletin board by side entrance) Abundant Living Wellness Words for March 2018 National Nutrition Month Check the Bulletin Board by the Side Entrance or our Website March 18 - March Sweet Spirits Tuesday, March 20th Fatz 5051 Calhoun Memorial Hwy Easley, South Carolina 11:30 am EVERYONE IS INVITED!

5 March Mission Project Pickens County Humane Society The Pickens County Humane Society is a nonprofit organization filed under a 501(c)(3), chartered for the prevention of animal cruelty. The shelter opened in 1972 to provide a refuge for stray and unwanted pets and to eliminate animal suffering and overpopulation through public education. The shelter took in 460 animals from January 1, October 16, 2017 and their goal is to find perfect homes for them all. Shelter Services To provide a refuge for stray and unwanted pets. All pets will be spayed or neutered and have Rabies vaccinations. To provide suitable homes for these animals. To provide educational materials for the public. Current Needs Monetary donations for vaccinations, medical supplies and vet bills Cedar Shavings Medical Gloves Puppy Pads Pine Sol 30 & 50 Gallon Trash Bags Laundry Detergent Cat Litter Dry Puppy Food (no Alpo or Gravy Train) Dry Kitten Food Family & Friends Flora Barnes Patricia Booty Tom & Janet Chase Stan Cole Shirley Crittenden Robin Few Anne Keith Anita Gilland ( Kristi Padgett s Mom) Imogene Graham (Tim Graham s Mom) Virginia Greer Lilith Hasenjaeger Bobbie Long Ed & Florence McCollum Annie McJunkins Thomas Owens Mary Pace Kristi Padgett Lucy Rackley Harold Rampey Corey Rigdon John Smith Doris Stone Cynthia Taylor J.R. Thomas John Vanderhoof Janet Vehorn Randall West Jean White Military Michael Burton Anthony Grayson Tom Hanson Prayer Requests Kyle Moytka Douglas Nobles Gabe Pszonowsky Nathan Ramsey Kristian Robinson Stephan Sampson Andrew Simer Shawn Weiler Homebound Helen Chastain Joyce Crowe Bernice Owens Betty Owens Sarah Owens Barbara Smith Hazel Strong Magdalene Williams Mildred Williams Independent Living & Nursing Homes Dwaine & Ruth Stanley - Brookdale Raymond Sanders Gregory s Community Care Margaret Sorrells - Brookdale Grace Szekeres - Brookdale Doris Hayes - National Health Care Anne Keith - National Health Care

6 Sunday, March 18, 2018 Nursery Savannah Johnson & Addison Pitts Greeters Jackie Hutchins & Gerri Houston Ushers Pam Carnes Jae & Karen Justus Tim Canova Finance Committee Meeting Monday, March 6:00pm Administrative Board Meeting Monday, March 7:00pm UMYF Today, March 5:00pm Family Life Center REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ACTIVITIES Every Sunday Sunday 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Disciple 4:00pm 5:00pm Every First Sunday Blood Pressure Screening - 10:15-10:30am & 11:30-11:45am 10:30am Every Third Sunday Opportunity Village Every Second Monday Trustee 6:30pm Every Third Monday Finance Committee 6:00pm Every Tuesday Gym Open For Walkers - 7:30-8:30am & 5:30-6:30pm Every Second Tuesday Men s Club 6:30pm Every Third Tuesday Sweet Spirits 11:30am Every Wednesday 5:30pm Bible 6:30pm Kids For 6:30pm Chancel Choir - 7:30-9:00pm Every Thursday Gym Open For Walkers - 7:30-8:30am & 5:30-6:30pm 7:15pm Every Thursday (except the second Thursday) Handbell Choir 6:15pm

7 REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS ACTIVITIES (Continued) Every Second Thursday Lucille Searcy Circle 6:30pm Every Friday Ladies 10:00am Office Closed Every Saturday Gym Open For Walkers - 8:00-9:00am Every First Saturday Prayer Shawl 9:00am Every Other Month Second Sunday COM Committee 6:00pm Third Monday Ad Board 7:00pm Coming March 25, 10;30AM Sunday School Morning Worship Disciple III UMYF Gym Open For Walkers Sweet Spirits Fatz Sunday March 18th Monday March 19th Finance Committee Ad Board Meeting Tuesday March 20th This Week at St. Andrew March 18 - March 24, :30am 10:30am 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30-8:30am 5:30-6:30pm 11:30am UMYF Wednesday March 21st Bible Study Social Principles Kids for Christ Chancel Choir Thursday March 22nd Handball Practice Gym Open For Walkers Zumba Ladies Coffee Friday March 23rd Saturday March 24th Gym Open For Walkers 5:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 6:15pm 7:30-8:30am 5:30-7:30pm 7:15pm 10:00am 8:00-9:00am Abundant Living Information For those that would like to keep track of their steps, or if you have any questions about the Abundant Living program, please call or text Lynn James at Abundantlivingsaumc@gmail.com Check out our Facebook page! Abundant Living St. Andrew UMC - Easley Easter Cantata (Healthy recipes can be found on the bulletin board at the side entrance.)

8 It s that time of year. Ms. Kara said that the Easter Bunny is getting ready to hide eggs at St. Andrew. So, get your Easter baskets ready and be at the Church Saturday, March 31st, at 1:00pm, for a fun filled day of finding eggs, playing with friends, games, and lots of goodies for all. Tell momma and daddy to mark their calendars, because you don t want to miss any of the fun! St. Andrew United Methodist Church 309 Pelzer Highway Easley, South Carolina Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm churchoffice1567@yahoo.com Website