Morning Worship on the Lord s Day. Gathering. Welcoming First Time Guests

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1 Gathering Morning Worship on the Lord s Day April 15, :30 am Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Wonderful Jesus Kim Cherry Martin *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 163 Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer Precious Lord, Take My Hand Kim Cherry Martin The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 657 This is the Day The Children s Message Anthem My Tribute to God Be the Glory Kim Cherry Martin Pastor Scott The New Testament Reading 1 John 3:1-7 Pew Bible NT Page 240 Sermon The Effect Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Gentle Shepherd Kim Cherry Martin *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 *Hymn UMH 593 Here I Am, Lord *Benediction Postlude Alleluia, Praise! Guhs Michael Taylor Pastor Crystal *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Bulletins and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence all cell phones.

2 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day April 15, :00 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Canon In D Pachelbel Michael Taylor *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 163 Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Come, Holy Spirit Foreman Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn The Children s Message UMH 657 This is the Day Pastor Scott Anthem Great Is Thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; as Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided, great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! The New Testament Reading 1 John 3:1-7 Pew Bible NT Page 240 Sermon The Effect Pastor Crystal Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory The Holy City Nat Fahy *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 *Hymn UMH 593 Here I Am, Lord *Benediction Choral Benediction Amen Sinclair Postlude Alleluia, Praise! Guhs Michael Taylor *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Bulletins and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones.

3 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 April 15, :00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Crystal DesVignes: pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Contemporary Worship: Brandon Armstrong beaconworship@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

4 Contemporary Worship April 15, 2018 Opening Song Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Welcome and Announcement Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Offering and Prayer of Dedication The Reading of God s Word Luke 24:36-43 Sermon Jesus With Us Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) Song of Commitment/Sending Forth 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.

5 NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday April 15, :45 am 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Crystal DesVignes: pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Contemporary Worship: Brandon Armstrong beaconworship@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

6 This Week at SUMC Sunday April 15 8:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 4:00 pm Listening Session (Assembly Hall) 4:00 pm Celebration (Bldg 1 Choir Rm) 4:00 pm UMKids Musical Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 4:30 pm UMKids (Bldg 1, Choir Rm, Rms 10 & 14) 4:30 pm YouthGroup&Confirmation (AssmblyHall, Bldg 3,Rms 208,214,217,223) Monday April 16 7:00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Bldg 2, Rm LL31) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Bldg 1, Rm 29) 10:30 am Mission Monday (Bldg 2, Rm LL33) 2:00 pm Yard Sale Set Up All Week (Assembly Hall) 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training (Bldg 1, Rm 27) Tuesday April 17 10:00 am Hand Maden s (Bldg 1, Library) 6:00 pm Canceled this month - Meditation Workshop 7:00 pm Listening Session (Sanctuary) Wednesday April 18 9:30 am Pastors Worship Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30 am Church Staff Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 1:30 pm Alpha Prayer Group (Bldg 1, LL13) 6:30 pm Beacon Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) 6:30 pm UMM Fellowship Meeting (Bldg 1, Rm LL13) Thursday April 19 7:30 am SUMM Bible Study (Bldg 1, Rm LL13) 6:30 pm Adult Handbell Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm Bible Study-James:Mercy Triumphs (Bldg 2, Rm LL33) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir (Bldg 1, Choir Room) Friday April 20 Yard Sale Set Up continues all day Saturday April 21 7:30 am Missions & Outreach Yard Sale (most of the church, Parking lot, Bldg 3) The date for the Fellowship Luncheon has been moved to Wednesday, April 25 th at noon in the Assembly Hall. ANNOUNCEMENTS Yard Sale... Final Yard Sale collection is today, April 15 from 4:30-6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall as trailer 3 is full. NEEDED YARD SALE HELP Volunteers to help unload, sort, organize items for the yard sale If you can spare some time April 16th- 18th (2pm-7pm) to help us, please contact Lisa Potts at dpotts1@ec.rr.com *Volunteers who work 5 hours or more are eligible for our PreSale on Friday, April 20th. Learn about United Methodism & Native Americans! Join us May 5 th for "Dance of the Spring Moon," a Powwow at the Lumbee reservation. Leave at 7:00 am and return early evening. Admission $5-8. Call church office to reserve seat on church bus. Sponsored by Church/Society's Journey to Understanding. In response to Pastor Scott s recent letter to the congregation, Listening Sessions will be held today, Sunday, April 15 from 4:00pm-5:30pm in the Assembly Hall and on Tuesday, April 17 from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Sanctuary. On Saturday, May 5 from 8:30-11:30 am, we will have a New Members class. If you would like to register for the class, please or call the Pastor of Discipleship at pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org or Breakfast will be served. There will be a Monthly Prayer Service on April 24 at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Please join us as we pray as a church for our nation, community and congregation. Sound District Military Fun Day will be May 19 from 10-4 at Camp Don Lee. Register at The Crystal Coast Choral Society will present their spring concert this Sunday afternoon, April 15th in Swansboro UMC sanctuary. The concert, "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" will begin at 2 pm and conclude at 3:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children 10 and under are free. Are you ADVENTUROUS? Then we need YOU to come experience a ride of a lifetime with God and the children/youth at VBS Rolling River Rampage (July 16-19, 5:30-8 pm). For more info, please contact Susan Fulp at or rsfulp@vol.com. Grade Guides (K-5 th grade guides who get to experience it all with the kids, No prep required); Science/Discovery Time Leader & Assistant for older elementary; for grades 3 rd -5th grade; Craft assistants (Come be the extra hands for preschool and elementary age); Recreation Leader and assistant (Game ideas included); Actors/Actresses to bring the Bible stories to life Food Coordinator(s) to shop for nightly dinners and organize volunteers to prep/serve; Preschool Leaders & assistants for 3 & 4 year old classes (curriculum is provided with LOTS of ideas)

7 PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Jan Cutler, Kitty Haven, Shirley Lynn, Alex and Lauren Craft, Rufus Hatsell, Jane Johns, Tom Barton, Otto & Gabbie Duerk, Shelton Kellum, Melanie, Caden & Kinsley Holstein, Arlene & Barry Fetzer, Sara Henderson, Margaret Lloyd, Angie Cooper, Dick McLeish, Tim & Sharon Barefoot, Jan Yarborough, Eldene Truax, Nita Aman, Britney Wood, Frances Harrison, Roberta Maness, Mary Bergazzi, Rebecca Hamm, Barbara Brown, Sara Wilson, Sara Bergazzi, Sylvia Sylvester*, Joyce Bayley Paschall*, Ruth Hokum*, Shirley Warren, Bob Bone, Christy Williams, Peg Fredeen*, Becky Miller (*shut in) Friends & Family: Geriann Zaluzeci, Brandon Bachik, Lee Orwat, Lavonne Bartol, Scarlet Stoval, Janet Baker, family of Pam Winnick, family & friends of Evelyn Harvey, Julia Page, Ruth Fann, Jean King, Joe Mueller, Pat Fischer, Anna Hernandez, Cancer Kids Shut-ins, Larry Farrell and his family, Stanley Wawrzyniak, Lois Matthews, Sharon Kanavel, Maryanne Neddenien, Betty Hickman, Cathy Hewitt, John & Treva Barta, John Szucs, Shae Townsend, Albert Kahler, Eric Hart, David Butler, Donald Hickox, Bryan Purvis, Pat Salair, Larry Butler, Alyce Page Kitchen, Sam Hall, Dwight Clark, Jeanie Ernst, Frank Bartol, David Pinsky, Barbara Friedman, Dr. Henry R. Schindelar, Tucker Talley. Deployed Military: AJ Short, John Reed, Gonzalo Snowe, Brandon Hackworth*, Buck Bradley, Craig Sampsel, James Pidgeon III, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Scott Harper Jr.*, Erik Werhner (*Church Member) The Prayer Focus for this week is for the victims of the chemical attack in Syria. Let us join in prayer for the world leaders to join together to end all chemical attacks. OUR PRESENCE Sunday April 8, : : : :15 88 Sunday School OUR GIFTS In memory of Bill Holz given by Wayne & Minnie Truax and Danny Taylor, Alex Morton, Adam Littleton of Town of Cape Carteret Public Works The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God $303,534 $329,297 Financial Status at a Glance March 2018 Total Givings Expenses FINANCIAL REPORT Financial March 2108 Month End Tithing and Gifts $ 77,068 $20 Fellowship Fund & Building Gifts $ 19,998 Transfer in from $20 Fellowship Savings for Building Payment $ 2,892 Total Income $ 99,958 Less Actual Expenses $106,267 Net $ ( 6,309) OUR SERVICE Nursery Apr 15 8:30 Laura Hartman 11:00 Janet Morgan Apr 22 8:30 Jan Cutler 11:00 Heather Baile Children s Church Apr 15 8:30 Joanne Scholl 11:00 Susan Fulp Apr 22 8:30 Loretta Olmstead 11:00 Ava Lamonica Acolytes Apr 15 8:30 Emily Seelinger, Tripp Kidd, 11:00 Molly Fahy, Riley, Fahy, Grayson Rudolph Apr 22 8:30 Evan Wilson, Logan Wilson, Jack McCabe 11:00 Alanna Ulin, Connie Pearce, Joshua Marks Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Arlene Spehar OH! PRAISE THE LORD We had 26 first or second time visitors on April 8 th! We had 62 people watch our services online on April 8 th! This weekend the confirmands, parents, and Roger Fulp are at Lake Junaluska for the confirmation retreat!

8 IN KEEPING WITH OUR PROMISE FOR LISTENING SESSIONS, WE WILL: ~offer listening sessions on Sunday, April 15 at 4:00-5:30 pm in the Assembly and on Tuesday, April 17 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary. ~Listening Session gatherings will begin with a time of brief worship for centering as we move into listening. ~In addition to Pastor Dodson and Pastor DesVignes, Reverend Taylor (DS) and Reverend Barriguete (Director of Conference Multicultural Ministries) will be present at both Listening Sessions. ~During the Listening Sessions, we will invite conversation around concerns and hopes as we lead into next steps. Reverend Taylor and Reverend Barriguete will offer thoughts during the conversation. ~Listening Sessions will last no longer than 90 minutes. All are invited. IN KEEPING WITH OUR PROMISE FOR LISTENING SESSIONS, WE WILL: ~offer listening sessions on Sunday, April 15 at 4:00-5:30 pm in the Assembly and on Tuesday, April 17 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary. ~Listening Session gatherings will begin with a time of brief worship for centering as we move into listening. ~In addition to Pastor Dodson and Pastor DesVignes, Reverend Taylor (DS) and Reverend Barriguete (Director of Conference Multicultural Ministries) will be present at both Listening Sessions. ~During the Listening Sessions, we will invite conversation around concerns and hopes as we lead into next steps. Reverend Taylor and Reverend Barriguete will offer thoughts during the conversation. ~Listening Sessions will last no longer than 90 minutes. All are invited.

9 REPORTING-- SUMC PARTICIPANTS AT THE JUNALUSKA PEACE CONFERENCE, MARCH 1-4 Our group from SUMC found plenty of ideas to bring home from the recent Interfaith Peace event. MEETING THE OTHER: CAN WE TALK? was the conference theme. Working successfully across what are often antagonistic religious boundaries, the Interfaith Conference is a model for communications between those with differences. It included three Keynote speakers from the Abrahamic tradition (a Rabbi, Muslim scholar and Christian pastor) music, worship, workshops and discussions all providing learning opportunities for growth between persons with differing viewpoints. Given the special opportunities and challenges for our congregational life (including the United Methodist s Way Forward)---and after de-briefing here at home, we feel these ideas and tools are worth sharing. Susan DelGrande, Marilyn Boyce, Ray Bihary, Bonnie Bihary, Dave Johnson, Adele Hyla-Brewster, Jim Brewster We had many questions. How can we bridge gaps in communication? How can we facilitate meaningful conversations. Work on increasing the unity in our congregation? What we learned. Watch for the impact of our statements, realizing that promoting fear is seldom wise and never kind. Given so many diverse opinions and issues, the question Can we listen? is more important than Can we talk? The ability to really listen and see other viewpoints is essential. Humility is a key to effective communication. (From a Jewish speaker) Develop your kindness muscle. Deciding which is more important being right or being kind will help. Only debating an issue can lead to divisiveness and hinder effective communication. Sacrifice is important in working toward communication. Rather than clinging to one s ideas, changing one s attitude inside is a way facilitate and encourage unity. A church like SUMC may need to organize itself beyond worship times or already organized groups to promote communication and unity. Small groups and classes should set guidelines to encourage dialogue that promotes harmony among their members. Peacemaking is practical, too. Regarding differences of opinion in the church, we recall John Wesley s advice: In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity. We affirm the church is a place where radical love --- God s love through Christ---is practiced and encouraged.