Mt. Hope United Church of Christ

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1 Mt. Hope United Church of Christ 2400 Mt. Hope Church Road, Whitsett, NC Office: Fax: Rev. J. Lloyd Spencer, Pastor Phone: (cell); (home) jlspencer1@triad.rr.com Church mthope@triad.rr.com Church Website:

2 Mt. Hope United Church of Christ at Worship Mother s Day Seventh Sunday of Easter What Is Unconditional Love? May 8, 2016 Silent Reflection: We take this day to honor our mothers. What difference did your mother make to you? *Prelude Bring In The Light Welcome and Announcements *Choral Call to Worship In Moments Like These *Congregational Call to Worship: Leader: We gather to honor what motherhood stands for. People: We honor motherhood and remember what it s supposed to be all about. Leader: Care, comfort, and unconditional love are what motherhood represents. We honor those things and those who live them as we celebrate together today. Prayer of Remembrance (In Unison): On this day we remember. We take seriously what motherhood is supposed to be. We take seriously the difference a true mother can make in the life of a child. We remember the difference our mothers made and understand how they shaped our lives to make us who we are today. We remember our own responsibilities to the younger people in our lives and pray that we are good examples of what the concept of motherhood can mean to them. May we remember and live in a way that really makes a difference. For the sake of Jesus message and ministry we pray. Amen. *Hymn # 14 (Praise and Worship notebook) Blessings Special Presentations Elizabeth Craft Passing the Peace Children s Moment Mother s Day Presentations Tammy Chapmon Prayers of the People A Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer (debts) Dedication of our Gifts, Tithes and Offerings to God Offertory Doxology Give Thanks Prayer of Dedication Reading of the Old Testament Ruth 1: 7-18 Judy Gerner Anthem At Home, Let There Be Love Reading of the Scripture 2 Timothy 1: 5-7 Tim Hucks Sermon *Hymn # 1 (GH) *Benediction For the Beauty of the Earth Rev. Spencer

3 Choral Benediction Benediction from A Chosen People *Carrying the Light to the World Acolyte *Postlude *Indicates please stand for those who are able. Welcome to our Visitors: We extend a special welcome to those of you who are visiting with us today. If you are visiting for the first time we would ask you to fill out a visitor s card located in your pew and place it in the offering plate as it passes. If you would like for our pastor to call upon you, do indicate that request as well. Do know that we are blessed by your presence here today! We hope to see you again next Sunday! May Greeters: May 8 Stephen Shue May 15 Sylvia and Lloyd Gilliam May 22 Carmen Cox May 29 Elaine Layton Love Offering: Anyone who wishes to make a contribution to the "Love Offering" for Rev. Spencer, please do so by May 15th. Please put your contribution in an envelope and mark it accordingly. Opportunities for Worship and Service Today, May 8 Mother s Day Collecting for Urban Ministry 9: 45 a.m., Sunday School, Children s Music 11: 00 a.m., Worship Monday, May 9 9: 00 a.m., Quilters meet 7: 00 p.m., Music and Worship Team meeting Tuesday, May 10 1: 30 p.m., Willing Workers Circle meeting 7: 00 p.m., Mary/Martha Circle meeting Wednesday, May 11 6: 45 p.m., Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7: 30 p.m., Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 12 7: 00 p.m., Consistory Sunday, May 15 Homecoming / Memorial / Graduation Sunday 10: 00 a.m., Memorial Service in the Garden 11: 00 a.m., Worship, Rev. Spencer Preaching 12: 00 p.m., Luncheon in the New Fellowship Hall Monday, May 16 9: 00 a.m., Quilters meet Tuesday, May 17 10: 30 a.m., Friends and Neighbors 6: 00 p.m., Stewardship Team meeting

4 Wednesday, May 18 10: 00 a.m., Social Concerns Team meeting 6: 45 p.m., Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7: 30 p.m., Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 19 6: 30 p.m., Creative Worship Team meeting Saturday, May 21 6: 00 p.m., BINGO Night - $1 Bingo Night with popcorn & beverage Sponsored by Youth Program (6:00-7:00 PM) Coming Events: Sunday, May 22 Retirement Reception for Rev. Spencer 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4 Andy Open Tournament Graduation Sunday: May 15th will be graduation Sunday for Mt. Hope members that are graduating from high school or college in Please submit a photo, brief description of their accomplishments, awards, etc. they received in high school and what their future plans are to Carmen Cox ccox@labcorp.com ( ). The deadline is today. Homecoming Luncheon: Come join us Sunday May 15 th for lunch in the new fellowship hall after our homecoming service. Lunch will be BBQ chicken, green beans, parsley potatoes, and peach cobbler by the Disciples Class. Cost is by donation. Special Quilt: The Mt. Hope Quilters have made a memory quilt for Rev. and Gussie Spencer. It will be available for everyone to sign on Sundays, May 1, 8, 15, and 22, after Sunday School in the hall and after church in the entryway (Narthex). Make sure you find a moment to sign the quilt. Nazareth Child & Family Connection: Each year our Church Women participate in the celebrations at Nazareth. This year, on Saturday, June 4 th, they will be celebrating their 110 th year of serving children and families in need throughout North Carolina. As they did last year, they will be drawing for six prizes at 4:00 p.m. You do not have to be present to win. The grand prize is a 2016 Honda Civic 4-door LX Sedan. Tickets are available for a donation of $5.00 per ticket. Linda Miller will be handling the tickets so see her soon for your tickets as they are going quickly. The other prizes being offered are listed on the tickets. Crossnore Trip: A group will be going to Crossnore on Tuesday, June 14 th. We are leaving the church at 8:00 a.m. There are still a couple of seats available so if you are interested in going with us please let Brenda Currie know ASAP! Condolences: Our Christian sympathies go out to the family of Nellie Thomas Riddle who passed away on Monday, May 2. Nellie was the sister of Joe Thomas. Please keep the family in your prayers. High Lonesome Strings: High Lonesome Strings presents the 19 th Annual Pickin In the Park at Hagan Stone Park in Pleasant Garden. The event will take place on Saturday, May 14 th from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.

5 Health Care Center Ashton Place Evelyn Neese Brookdale (Burlington) Jean Greeson Brookdale (Burlington) Helen Whitesell Clapps Nursing Center Coy Amick (# 703) Clapps Nursing Center Robert Ingold Clapps Nursing Center Larry Moore Golden Living Center Melvin May Greensboro Retirement Center Denny Ingold Murdoch Center Dreama Greeson Ralph Scott Home Betty Kim Settlemyre Mt. Hope Military Connections Scott Amick Kyle Gerner Christopher Bahleda Grant Harden David Blakesley, Jr. Jenny Hartney Jason Cherry Richard Hartney Michael Clapp Clint Moore Timothy Coble Megan Moore Blake Craft Lance Rettinger Dr. Charles Ellis Chris Shepherd Josh Ellis Ken Thompson Members Dottie Deeter Ray Neese, Sr. (home) Lana Patterson Dunevant Harden Phipps Cindy Hamlett Diz & Doris Reece Ruth Harris (home) Tammy Reece (surg.) J.W. Johnson Carol Sawyer Betty Kime Irene Sharpe Priscilla Lowe J.R. Shoffner Robert Mellinger Jim & Nancy Wimbish Friends & Relatives Tina Amick cancer- cousin of Dora Moore Kristen Bullock-cancer-niece of Shirley Connor Carol Frank caner friend of the Spencers Lynn Hale mother of Kate Craft Kirby Hart MCH- stroke husband of Bertie Kim Loftis cancer friend of Bob & Dottie Deeter Bill & Billy McDonald friend of the Spencers Mary Simmons cancer friend Becky Stafford Bill Swaim brother of Pat Levens Harrel Swain Bruce Tanner lymphoma friend of Bill & Elizabeth Craft Evelyn Thomas wife of Joe Thomas Jeff Tucker cancer son of Betty Tucker Lyndy Welker daughter of Bill & Peggy Welker Ferole Wolfe Friends & Neighbors ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Choir Director / Organist Tim Hucks Sound Bennie Gerner/Byron Greeson