LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES, GREETING and NOTICES Luke 19:28-40 (Common English Bible)

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1 In the name of Christ WELCOME! Although you may be a stranger to us, you are no stranger to God, who knows you and loves you, and whose heart is glad at your presence here. We sincerely hope this time of worship will bless your life. As you are able, please stand for acts of worship indicated by an asterisk (*). UMH indicates United Methodist Hymnal (red hymnal) TFWS indicates The Faith We Sing (small, black hymnal) Help us sustain God s creation by placing unwanted worship bulletins in the basket on the credenza in the back of the sanctuary for recycling. Our Mission: To Know and Share Jesus Christ 110 East Queen Street Hampton, Virginia (757) office@firstumchampton.org Website: LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES, GREETING and NOTICES GOSPEL LESSON Luke 19:28-40 (Common English Bible) 28 After Jesus said this, he continued on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As Jesus came to Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he gave two disciples a task. 30 He said, Go into the village over there. When you enter it, you will find tied up there a colt that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If someone asks, Why are you untying it? just say, Its master needs it. 32 Those who had been sent found it exactly as he had said. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, Why are you untying the colt? 34 They replied, Its master needs it. 35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their clothes on the colt, and lifted Jesus onto it. 36 As Jesus rode along, they spread their clothes on the road. 37 As Jesus approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole throng of his disciples began rejoicing. They praised God with a loud voice because of all the mighty things they had seen. 38 They said, Blessings on the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens. 39 Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Jesus, Teacher, scold your disciples! Tell them to stop! 40 He answered, I tell you, if they were silent, the stones would shout. The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. LENTEN JOURNEY FROM LIGHT TO DARKNESS Rev. Martin We have gathered here, week after week, sharing a common quest for a deeper faith and a deeper experience of the divine. I invite you now to close your eyes and let go of the things that distract and concern you. Listen! The time is drawing near. Jesus is entering Jerusalem. How will we greet him? Will we follow him all the way to the Cross?

2 The power of Jesus is that he lived what he taught, even when it led to his death. He lived with an abiding awareness of God, radiating the light of God in all he said and did. But that light was too much for the world. There are forces today, as there were in ancient Judea, that conspire to put it out. Where are we in this drama? What are we willing to risk to follow Jesus? [Silent Time] As we extinguish this light, we acknowledge the darkness and pain of illness and disease in the world. [A candle is extinguished.] Let us pray. Loving God, there are so many choices before us every day. Choices offered by our friends, our families, our culture, our own past. Some of them encourage the well-being of the earth, ourselves and our neighbors; others are destructive. Help us to distinguish between them. May we learn from the choices of Jesus and embody compassion, justice, and inclusion in all we say and do. Amen. CONGREGATIONAL SUNG RESPONSE I Love to Tell the Story UMH No. 156 I love to tell the story, twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. PROCESSIONAL Kingdom Kids *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) Joy is ours; the exultant crowds welcome Jesus. Sorrow is ours; we know the crowds will cry out, Crucify him! Joy is ours; the disciples are caught up with enthusiasm for their leader. Sorrow is ours; the disciples will desert their leader at his moment of need. Joy is ours; we sense the power of evil on the run. Sorrow is ours; we realize the huge cost, which is symbolized by the cross. *HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna UMH 278 *PSALTER PSALM 118:14-29 UMH (Response 1) *THE GLORIA PATRI UMH 71 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

3 *THE WORLD METHODIST SOCIAL AFFIRMATION UMH 886 GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER (In Unison) The pain of one falsely accused, the loss of one whose friends let him down, the agony of one who is suffering cruelly. Bless these gifts, O God, given to help the crucified; in the church, in our troubled world, and within our family circles. Amen. OFFERTORY *PRESENTATION OF GIFTS What Gift Can We Bring UMH 87 (Vs 4) This gift we now bring, this present, this token, these words can convey it, the joy of this day! When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, this song we now offer in honor and praise! *HYMN Tell Me the Stories of Jesus 277 (VS 3) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE MORNING PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, which 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. SUNG IN UNISON MEDITATION FOR PALM PASSION SUNDAY Voices at a Parade Rev. Martin HOLY WEEK/EASTER CANTATA (PART 1) The Day He Wore My Crown *COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE

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5 Holy Week Worship with Holy Communion Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 PM The Sanctuary Choir will present The Day He Wore My Crown (Part 2)

6 Walk with the Cross April 14 at 5:00 pm at First Baptist Church on the corner of Lincoln and N. King St. You may also join us along the way as we move through Hampton, ending at the cemetery at St. John s Episcopal Church. All are welcome. Easter Day Worship One Service April 16 at 11:00 am The Sanctuary Choir will present The Day He Wore My Crown (Part 3)

7 Is there someone for whom you would like us to pray? Please contact the church office or call Kristen Milholen at (cell) or (home). From our own congregation: Lil Bit & Brownie Brown Carl & Jane Roberts Nell Writtenberry Robert Kilgore Bob Stickle Richard Mundie Cecelia Short Marty Baker Eleanor Woodward Aggie Hogge Linda Marushi Ed Kilgore Jean Andleton Vernon Wilson Rusty Evans Others: Carolyn Crozier (former member) Baby Lyle (Wilson s preemie grandson) Z amir (Pastor Candee s grandnephew) Eloise (friend of Jane Miller) William Lucke (Jane Miller s cousin) in Kabul Sylvia Milholen Courtney (friend of Amanda Hooten) Jerry Berkseed Cottrell family Alyson Rodriguez (Waldon s daughter) Beverly Geer (Kristen s mom) David Roberts (Carl & Jane s son) Emily Evans (Rusty & Ann Gordon s pregnant daughter-in-law) Kaylee Rodriguez (Waldon s granddaughter) Ernesto Bridges' mom Lenny (Carol Gardner's friend) Tina Reimard (Candee's niece) Our Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays at 11:00 am in the church parlor. All are welcome to join us!! Please remember in prayer: the hungry, the unemployed, those suffering with loneliness and depression, healing for all cancer patients, members of our armed forces & veterans, first responders, state and national leaders, the homebound and the homeless, our UM Bishop and District Superintendent, our Pastor, church leaders & staff, discernment, wisdom, clarity & unity for our church, our children s Sunday school program, those suffering and many others. Other requests:

8 Sunday, April 9 Palm Passion Sunday 8:45 am Gathering (FH) 9:00 am Covered Dish Breakfast (FH) 9:30 am Kingdom Kids Choir (upstairs) 9:45 am Sunday school/bible study 11:00 am Worship w/ children s processional And Choir Cantata Part 1 Monday, April 10 11:30 am UMW Circle 8 (Mary Stern s home) 6:00 pm UMW Circle 2 (Carolyn Knight s home) Tuesday, April 11 10:00 am Nifty Crafters (CFR) 10:00 am Walk & Talk Group (FH) 11:00 am Prayer Group (Parlor) Wednesday, April 12 10:00 am UMW Circle 1 (FH) 11:30 am UMW Circle 4 (Vancostas Restaurant) 4:30 pm Finance Meeting (C) Thursday, April 13 Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Worship w/ Communion & Choir Cantata Part 2 Friday, April 14 Good Friday 5:00 pm Walk with the Cross (Downtown Hampton) Saturday, April 15 No planned activities Sunday, April 16 Easter Day 9:30 am Gather & Fellowship (FH) 9:45 am Sunday school/bible study 11:00 am Worship w/ Choir Cantata Part 3 FH-Fellowship Hall CR Choir Room CFR-Craft Room C-Crouse Room HP-Happy People s Class S-Sanctuary Kit-Kitchen Celebrating Birthdays 4/9 Ruth Nast Sam Palomo 4/10 Kenneth Crocker, Jr. 4/11 4/12 4/13 Mills Becouvarakis Stephanie Stacy Steve Stacy 4/14 Colin Deleon 4/15 Anne-Logan Mugler The Pastor and staff wish everyone a happy birthday and pray God s blessings upon you. If your birthday is not listed or listed incorrectly, please accept our apologies and let us know in the office so we can correct our records. Thank you.

9 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS TODAY, SUNDAY, APRIL 9: LITURGISTS: Jane Miller (11:00) WORSHIP ASSISTANTS NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 16: LITURGISTS: William Milholen (11:00) FINANCE: Wayne Barfoot FINANCE: Vesta Wallio BUS DRIVERS: Gary Bergtholdt BUS DRIVERS: Ron & Sylvia Rumsey MONDAY COUNTERS: Bob Allsbrook Ralph White TUESDAY COUNTERS: Due to Holiday Brad Allsbrook JoAnn Walberg The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Bill and Doris Diggs in celebration of their wedding anniversary. Stewardship Corner April 2 Attendance: Worship: Total: 88 8: :00-67 Sunday School: 56 Offering Received last week: General Fund 4, Designated Funds If you would like to participate in our envelope mailing program, please call the church office. Just like this cross needs some color, we need you to bring some beautiful blooms from your garden (or purchased flowers) to attach to our resurrection cross EASTER Day! This cross will be located in the grassy area in front of the fellowship hall and covered in chicken wire. Just put the stems of the flowers through the chicken wire!

10 HAVE SNEAKERS/WHEELS? WILL TRAVEL Around the Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays! STARTING TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Spring has sprung and Congregational Care is sponsoring a WALK and TALK to get us in ship-shape for summer! COME ON DOWN TO THE FELLOWSHIP HALL ON TUESDAY MORNINGS FROM 10:00 TO 11:00 a.m., OR whenever you can get here who s clock-watching? Bring your sneakers or wheels we ll have wheel-pushers here. Folks are welcome to come and sit and cheer, chat and enjoy and just have a delightful time. Or just drop in for a cup of coffee, tea, or bottle of H2O. All prayer requests will be prayed over, too. (We ll bring them again to the Prayer Group!) Bring a snack, sandwich, etc. to munch for lunch and/or visit the Nifty Crafters or Prayer Group afterwards. Jane Miller, CCC REMEMBER, it s FRIENDS + PRAYERS + FELLOWSHIP at First UMC Hampton! Did you notice something new in the sanctuary last Sunday? Were you extra comfortable sitting in the pew? That s right! We now have brand new pew cushions gracing our beautiful sanctuary. In the coming weeks, you will hear more about the evolution of this project and how you can be a part of it. For now, I would like to recognize those groups and individuals who played a part in making the dream a reality from researching the production company to selecting the style, fabric, and color to helping with disposal and installation: The Worship Committee, The Church Trustees, The Church Council, Lynn Chandler, Ann Gordon Evans, Linda Marushi, Carolyn Slye, Richard Slye, Mary Stern, Bill Diggs, Ray Waldon, Ron Rumsey, Jim Holt, Ed Boyce, Ron Minetree, and staff members Laura Harris and Sondre McCuller. Linda Minetree Worship Chairperson

11 The Education Committee is putting together the program for the upcoming Graduate Recognition dinner on Sunday, May 21 at 6:00 pm. The Education Committee will provide chicken, drinks and a cake. We are asking you to bring a side dish to share. Parents, we are asking for any photos, quotes, or funny stories you would like to include. You can submit photos electronically (jpg or other image file) to Adrian DeLeon or CD/flash drive via the church office. These will be included in a video presentation during the dinner. Please submit the images to Adrian no later than May 1, If you have questions, please contact Adrian at afd1987@hotmail.com Tear off and submit to the church office or the information High School Graduates Student Name: School: Phone: Parents:

12 Visitor Center How to Reach Us TO REACH THE REST ROOMS OR THE NURSERY: Enter through the canopied entrance on the side of the building. Rest rooms are down the hall to the left. The Nursery is up the steps and down the hall to the right. Greeters and ushers are available to guide you. REGISTRATION PADS are located in each pew near the center aisle. Please use these to record your presence, and to pass along information for the pastor or the church office. PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are available in the pews and in the foyer atop the Prayer Box. Deposit them in the box, or drop them in the offering plates. Office Pastor Rev. Candee Martin Office Manager/Finance Laura Harris WE PRACTICE OPEN COMMUNION. We celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month, and at other special times. All are welcome at the table of the Lord, regardless of church membership, age, or feelings of worthiness. If you wish to come into relationship with Christ, deepen or renew that relationship, there is a place for you here. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT BECOMING A MEMBER OF FIRST UMC, please indicate so on the registration pad, or contact the pastor. Director of Music Ministries Dean Shinn deanshinn@aol.com Director of Children s & Youth Music Christine Woods Woods1760@cox.net Nursery Director Jenny Hamm jennynichole@outlook.com OUR SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE: WORSHIP: 8:30 AM FELLOWSHIP: 9:30 AM BIBLE STUDY: 9:45 AM WORSHIP: 11:00 AM There is a place for you and your family on Sunday mornings here at First UMC Hampton!