Gathering. There s a Spirit of Love in This Place Merle Epperson. Pastoral Prayer. *The Children s Hymn 585 This Little Light of Mine

Transcription

1 Gathering Morning Worship on the Lord s Day March 24, :30 am Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Here I am to Worship Pam Castellano, Flute *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord! *Hymn UMH 354 I Surrender All Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer There s a Spirit of Love in This Place Merle Epperson *The Children s Hymn 585 This Little Light of Mine The Children s Message The New Testament Reading John 7:53-8:11 Pastor Adam Communion Homily Crossing the Line Pastor Adam Holy Communion Invitation UMH 12 Confession and Pardon Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Amazing Grace Pam Castellano, Flute *Doxology UMH 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! *Prayer of Dedication *The Great Thanksgiving UMH 13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with Your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in Your name. We give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn UMH 367 He Touched Me *Benediction Postlude March in F Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones.

2 Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. Nursery available: See any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3. NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday March 24, :30 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

3 Gathering Morning Worship on the Lord s Day March 24, :00 am Welcoming First Time Guests Invocation Introit He Leadeth Me/Be Thou My Vision Heather White, Flute *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord! *Hymn UMH 354 I Surrender All Announcements and Connection Cards Reception of New Members and Sacrament of Baptism Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer Lead Me, Lord *The Children s Hymn 585 This Little Light of Mine The Children s Message The New Testament Reading John 7:53-8:11 Pastor Adam Communion Homily Crossing the Line Pastor Adam Holy Communion Invitation UMH 12 Confession and Pardon Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory How Deep The Father s Love For Us Heather White, Flute *Prayer of Dedication *The Great Thanksgiving UMH 13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) Communion Music Calvary is the Sea Sterling Your broken form upon the cross, Your holy love expressed, stirs a passion in my soul, calling me to give my best. No sacrifice I could give to You could match what You ve given me. For my everything is but a drop of dew, and Calvary is the sea. If I could take the love I feel and capture it with words, more than what my heart could give is still much less than You deserve. *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with Your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in Your name. We give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn UMH 367 He Touched Me *Benediction Choral Benediction Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go Postlude March in F Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones. *Doxology UMH 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!

4 Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. Nursery available: See any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3. NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday March 24, :00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

5 Contemporary Worship March 24, 2019 Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Opening Song Welcome and Announcements Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Tithes & Offerings The Reading of God s Word John 6:25-42 Sermon I am the Bread of Life The Invitation to the Lord s Table (In the United Methodist Church, we believe in an Open Communion Table. Everyone is invited to come and take of the cup and bread.) Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) Please pick up your children during the last song Please remember to silence your cell phones. Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family.

6 NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday March 24, :45 am and 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastorsadam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

7 This Week at SUMC Sunday March 24, :30am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45am Beacon Worship Service (Assembly Hall) 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15am Beacon Worship Service (Assembly Hall) 4:00pm Celebration Rehearsal (Choir room) 4:30pm Confirmation Class (Bldg 1, Old Fellowship Hall-AA Rm) 4:30pm Small group: Ezekiel: A Prophet for All Times (Bldg 1, Rm 25) 4:30pm Sunday Night Activities (Assembly Hall, Rms 208, 217, 221, 223, Kitchen 14,10) 4:30pm UMKids (Bldg 1, ChoirRm 21, Rms 10,14) Monday March 25, :00am Emmaus Reunion Group - Men (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 8:15am Emmaus Reunion Group - Women (Bldg 1, Rm 29) 9:25am UMM Peanut Cooking (Bldg 1, Kitchen) 6:30pm Handbell choir rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:30pm Chancel Choir (Bldg 1, Choir Rm) Tuesday March 26, :00pm SAM Movie Screening (Assembly Hall) 6:00pm Evangelism Committee (Rm 27) Wednesday March 27, :30am Pastor s Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30am Church Staff Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:45am Lenten Study: Religious Classics (Bldg 1, Rm 10) 12:00pm Lenten Service and Luncheon (Sanctuary and Assembly Hall) 1:30pm Alpha Prayer Group (Bldg 1, Library) 6:00pm UMW Executive Board Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30pm Beacon Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) Thursday March 28, :00am Study on Prayer (Bldg 1, Library) Saturday March 30, :00am UMW WOW Conference (Assembly Hall) ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be a Study on Prayer based on a book titled The Prayer Coin by Elisa Morgan on Thursdays, March 7-April 11 from 10:00am-11:30am in Bldg 1, Library. The focus of the study will be based on Jesus prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. (Luke 22:42) Jesus begged for relief from the trial he faced, while utterly complying with what he knew the Father s will to be. Honesty and abandon-in the same breath. We will use this model as we study prayer and how such prayer can bring us closer to God. The book is available via Amazon or Discovery House for $ Teachers: Angela Weaver (aweaver1@me.com) and Susan Finch (seufinch@yahoo.com) The class studying the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament is meeting on Sunday in Bldg 1,Rm 25 from 4:30-6:30. It will be taught by Cheryl Epperson. Lenten Study: Religious Classics- With Open Hands Henri J.M. Nouwen, 5 Wed. mornings, beginning March 6, 10:45-11:50, a prelude to our Lenten services. Bldg. 1 Rm 10. In this introduction to prayer, Nouwen gently encourages an open trusting relationship with God and includes several components of prayer. Questions provided for reflection. Students are asked to purchase the book, available (from Amazon.com as an example) for about $10 and read first 28 pages for March 6. Leader: Jim Brewster ( , jamesbrew@juno.com) No prior registration needed. Lenten Noon service It is here! These are the dates and the speakers: 3/27- Rachel Moser, 4/03-Jerry Lewis, 4/10-Jason Leighton. Who do we need? Church Members with a BIG heart - All are qualified! No teaching experience needed! What do we need? Sunday School teachers and assistants- Amazing curriculum provided & no prep needed! When do we need? NOW Where do we need? 2-year-old class (even months), Pre-K (even months), Kindergarten - 1st grade (odd and even months) Dear Church Family I want to give a HUGE thank you to all of you who participated in our UMW bake sale: to the wonderful ladies who showered us with bake goods and to the generous people who bought them. And, of course, to the ladies who assisted me in setting up and taking down. Your generosity is a true blessing. Your generosity has given us over $1,300 that our SUMW can put toward some of our local mission projects. Again, thank you. Bobbi Edge, Bake Sale Chair

8 Congregations for Children: The Congregations for Children committee of SUMC, is once again collecting summer reading books for Kindergarten through 5th grade students to choose and keep. If you would like to donate new or gently used children's books or magazines for Silverdale Elementary, you are invited to drop those off in one of the white baskets located by the church office, the sanctuary narthex, or building #3 narthex. C4C volunteers will collect those from March 10 - May 15! We will deliver them to the school and set up the event before Memorial Day. Any non-fiction or children's fiction, suitable for ages 5-12, is welcome. Thanks for your past and present support of this worthwhile literacy project! Wondering just how or why SUMC partners with Silverdale, a public Onslow County elementary?! Three Silverdale staff members will be presenting sessions at the March 30 WOW morning event in building #3 at church! You are welcome to attend sessions led by Silverdale principal, Dr. Crystal Howard with assistant principal, Ms. Kelly Coward, and/or by the Onslow Literacy Teacher of the Year, a Silverdale 3rd grade teacher, Ms. April Bryant. They are very excited to volunteer for this and to connect with our congregation. So, bring your smiles, your interest, and your questions and join in welcoming them and other presenters at this event. BackPack Friends: Jersey Mike s of Swansboro has chosen BackPack Friends to be their Charity Partner for the Month of Giving in March! So please visit the Swansboro Jersey Mike s on March 27th and with your help, we can make big difference when it comes to supporting local neighborhoods and building a stronger community. OUR PRESENCE Sunday, March 17, : : : :15 75 OUR GIFTS -In memory of Phil Smith s mother, Sherri Smith, given by Marian Shiver -In memory of Curtis Morris given by Roger, Susan & Sarah Fulp -In memory of Eldean Truax given by Jane True -In memory of Shawn Ross for SUMC Childcare fund given by John & Joanne Lister, Sue Beasley, & Pat Midgett in honor of Rannon LeRoy Ross The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God UMCOR NC Conference UM Disaster Response Update -We will have 20 people from St. Thomas UMC, Manassas, VA joining us between 3/24/19-3/31/19. -We will have 8 people from Weddington UMC, Weddington, NC joining us between 3/24/19-3/30/19. -We will have 12 people from Centerville UMC, Centerville, OH joining us between 3/24/19-3/29/ , ,639 Financial Status at a Glance Month ending - Feb Total Givings Expenses Financial Feb. Month End Year to Date Tithing and Gifts $68,919 $136,594 $20 Fellowship Fund & $8,867 $19,974 Building Gifts Transfer in from $20 $ 0 $ 0 Fellowship Fund Savings Childcare Contribution $ 0 $ 0 Transfer from $ 0 $31,774 Catastrophic Reserve Conference Assistance $ 0 $ 0 FINANCIAL REPORT Total Income: $77,786 $ 188,342 Less Expenses: $96,090 $ 242,639 Net: $(-18,304) $(-54,297) OUR SERVICE Nursery March 17 8:30 Jeannie Adams, 11:00 Cindy Rogers, Carrie Licht Sally Barnes Children s Church March 17 8:30 Carmela Phillips 11:00 Hannah Guthrie Acolytes March 17 8:30 Evan Wilson, Sam Felipe, Matthew Felipe 11:00 Grayson Rudolph, Alanna Ulin, Connie Pearce Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Arlene Spehar

9 PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Mary Bergazzi, Sara Bergazzi, Barbara Brown, Buckhold Family, Jan Cutler, Amy Dodson, Peg Fredeen*, Drew Guthrie, Don Henrikson, Nolan Hernandez, Dave Johnson, Sheryle Kinney, Mary Ann Kellum, Shelton Kellum, Beth Lenthall, Shirley Lynn*, Luz Marin, Dick McLeish, Sebastian Mendez, Clinton Miller, Ed & Leona Orwat, Joanne Scholl, Hal Silver, Phil & Brock Smith, Sylvia Sylvester*, Whitehead Family (*shut in) Friends & Family: Angela Adams, Kitty Askins, Brandon Bachik, Lavonne Bartol, Mary Burke, Holly Chapman, Julia Chung, Vicki Clift, Layah Collins, Alsyha Collins, Merle Epperson, Ray Haga, Rick Haner, Eric Hart, Nancy Hewitt, Madeleine & Sam Hobbs & Family, Derek Hodsdon, Cathy Hodsdon, Wayne & Janice Hottsford, Francis Hutchins, Myra Johnson, Richard Juhl, Ruth Juhl, Sharon Kanavel, Al McCulloch, Peter Orwat, Charlie Pake, Doris Talbert Parkinson, David Pinsky, Pat Salair, Dr. O Schindelar, Devin Seibel, Larry Smith, Betty Sparger, Tucker Talley, Anne Turnage, Jody White, Catherine, Becky H., Ben, Wes Deployed Military: Brian Baldini, Dennis Grazios*, Scott Harper Jr.*, David McDonald, James Pidgeon III, Cooper Redfearn, Michael P. Smith, Martha Stolzenberg, Erik Werhner, Lance Young (*Church Member) The prayer focus for this week is beauty from ashes. We are constantly reminded of the difficulties and struggles in the world to the point they may seem so overwhelming that we believe the circumstances cannot be changed. Pray that in the midst of weakness, God is strong; that the Lord rises up within us so the Spirit may shine through all the brokenness we, our community, and our world is dealing with. Pray that hope, praise, joy, and gladness replace any mourning, grief, darkness, or despair. It is from the ashes God's beauty is discovered. PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Mary Bergazzi, Sara Bergazzi, Barbara Brown, Buckhold Family, Jan Cutler, Amy Dodson, Peg Fredeen*, Drew Guthrie, Don Henrikson, Nolan Hernandez, Dave Johnson, Sheryle Kinney, Mary Ann Kellum, Shelton Kellum, Beth Lenthall, Shirley Lynn*, Luz Marin, Dick McLeish, Sebastian Mendez, Clinton Miller, Ed & Leona Orwat, Joanne Scholl, Hal Silver, Phil & Brock Smith, Sylvia Sylvester*, Whitehead Family (*shut in) Friends & Family: Angela Adams, Kitty Askins, Brandon Bachik, Lavonne Bartol, Mary Burke, Holly Chapman, Julia Chung, Vicki Clift, Layah Collins, Alsyha Collins, Merle Epperson, Ray Haga, Rick Haner, Eric Hart, Nancy Hewitt, Madeleine & Sam Hobbs & Family, Derek Hodsdon, Cathy Hodsdon, Wayne & Janice Hottsford, Francis Hutchins, Myra Johnson, Richard Juhl, Ruth Juhl, Sharon Kanavel, Al McCulloch, Peter Orwat, Charlie Pake, Doris Talbert Parkinson, David Pinsky, Pat Salair, Dr. O Schindelar, Devin Seibel, Larry Smith, Betty Sparger, Tucker Talley, Anne Turnage, Jody White, Catherine, Becky H., Ben, Wes Deployed Military: Brian Baldini, Dennis Grazios*, Scott Harper Jr.*, David McDonald, James Pidgeon III, Cooper Redfearn, Michael P. Smith, Martha Stolzenberg, Erik Werhner, Lance Young (*Church Member) The prayer focus for this week is beauty from ashes. We are constantly reminded of the difficulties and struggles in the world to the point they may seem so overwhelming that we believe the circumstances cannot be changed. Pray that in the midst of weakness, God is strong; that the Lord rises up within us so the Spirit may shine through all the brokenness we, our community, and our world is dealing with. Pray that hope, praise, joy, and gladness replace any mourning, grief, darkness, or despair. It is from the ashes God's beauty is discovered.

10 Easter Lilies Easter Lilies $15.00 PER PLANT REMEMBER!!! Your payment must accompany your order! $15.00 PER PLANT REMEMBER!!! Your payment must accompany your order! In Honor of In Memory of In Thanksgiving for Given by Telephone #: Deadline- Sunday April 7, 2019 If you want your lily, you may take it after the 11:00 Easter Service. Remaining lilies will be delivered to shut-ins. Swansboro United Methodist Church 665 W. Corbett Ave. Swansboro, NC In Honor of In Memory of In Thanksgiving for Given by Telephone #: Deadline- Sunday April 7, 2019 If you want your lily, you may take it after the 11:00 Easter Service. Remaining lilies will be delivered to shut-ins. Swansboro United Methodist Church 665 W. Corbett Ave. Swansboro, NC