Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church 3nd Sunday in Lent March 24 th, He Chose the Nails Torn!

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1 Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church 3nd Sunday in Lent March 24 th, 2019 He Chose the Nails Torn! United Methodist Church Mission To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to reach out to others to help them meet their needs and to welcome them into our family of faith as we gather for worship, fellowship, education and service.

2 Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church * Please stand as you are comfortable (Please write your Celebrations and Concerns in the Prayer Book on the stand in the back of the Sanctuary. These will be read and prayed for during the Sharing of Concerns and Celebrations.) COUNTDOWN & PRELUDE WELCOME & GREETING Jesus Trivia Rev. Fred Baum *OPENING HYMN Lift High the Cross No. 159 *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 97:1-6 Leader: The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. People: Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Leader: Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. People: His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. Leader: The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. People: The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory. *CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostle s Creed, Ecumenical Version I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe 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, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God the Father, and will come to judge the living 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. * Universal

3 EPISTLE LESSON Hebrews 10: Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. TIME WITH CHILDREN & YOUTH Valerie Hammons PREPARATION FOR PRAYER No. 453 More Love to Thee, O Christ (1,2,3) PASTORAL PRAYER SHARING OF CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Rev. Fred Baum 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. HYMN Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (1 only) No. 462 THANKSGIVING TESTAMONIALS OFFERING Turning Point (arr. Mosie Lister) Ladies Quartet You Are My Song (arr. Mosie Lister) The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you. ~ Deut. 28:8 *DOXOLOGY Father, We Praise Thee (3) No. 680 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Fred Baum

4 GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 27: From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? (which means My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? ). 47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, He s calling Elijah. 48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. 49 The rest said, Now leave him alone. Let s see if Elijah comes to save him. 50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people. 54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, Surely he was the Son of God! 55 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. 56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee s sons. Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM More Love to Thee (arr. Timothy Shaw) Chancel Choir SERMON He Chose the Nails Rev. Fred Baum Torn! * CLOSING HYMN He Lives No. 310 STEPHEN MINISTER ANNOUNCEMENTS BENEDICTION Lila Homan Rev. Fred Baum RESPONSE For Thine Is the Kingdom (arr. Sanders) Chancel Choir POSTLUDE Thanks Be to God (C.H. Rinck) Mary Bellah All church services are live-streamed and recorded. CCLI # CCS #8841 CVLI #

5 Welcome to Our Visitors!! All visitors are invited and encouraged to explore membership in Vista s Congregation. If you are interested in membership, please contact the church office at and Pastor Fred or Valerie will call you. Our next Pastor s New Member s Luncheon is Sunday, April 7 th Mark 1:10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

6 Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church 3001 E. Miravista Lane, Tucson, AZ Office: Sunday Worship 10:00 am Visit our website: Assisting Our Worship Today Acolyte Liturgist Greeters Welcome Desk Ushers Children s Moment Audio & Video Snacks Hospitality Partners Coffee Flowers Floral Arrangements Stephen Minister(s) Sunday Lock-Up AJ Hernandez Joy Oram Dillis & Linda Ward Ron & Linda Olson Bill & Dixie Ayers and Bob Janelle Authur Valerie Hammons Nancy Yob, Teresa Sanders and the Live Stream Team (Paul Oelrich, camera, Pam Holder, sound) Howard & Sharon Kaste providing goodies, and we will have cake in celebration of Pastor Fred s birthday! Howard & Sharon Kaste, Barbara Phillips and Delores Brindle Bill & Dixie Ayers Norm Williams in honor of his wife, Andrea by Lue Satterfield Lila Homan Pam Holder Prayers for Our Churches Each month churches in the South District pray with and for each other. Please pray for the pastors, congregation and community of the following: March 2019 Camp Ministry, U of A, Tucson Catalina UMC, Tucson Sanctuary UMC, Tucson Fuente de Vida (our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico)

7 THE UPPER ROOM This material is reprinted from the The Upper Room magazine, copyright 2016 by the Upper Room, Inc., P.O. Box , Nashville, TN , and is used by permission of the publisher.

8 Adult Christian Education Opportunities Today the Adult Sunday School class continues the Lenten 5-week series by Max Lucado called He Chose the Nails. Each week is a stand-alone DVD short lesson with a time for discussion afterwards. The class starts right after church service and coffee hour (approx. 11:15 am and lasts about an hour). The class is open to all and is a rewarding way to experience Lent with good teaching and wonderful friends. Plan to join us. Questions? Call Linda Whittington, (210) The series is also available on Wednesdays at 10:00 am, hosted by Gail Parson in Ed s Building. If you are interested in a book, they are available on Amazon and from Cokesbury. Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services Palm Sunday (April 14) Chancel Choir Lenten Presentation Calvary s Love by Lloyd Larson & Jay Rouse Holy Thursday (April 18) Communion Services at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Good Friday (April 19) Darkness Descends 7:00 pm Easter Sunday (April 21) Sunrise Service at 6:30 am Worship Services with communion at 8:30 am and 10:00 am

9 Compassion Connection Hospitalized Orland James Temple, grandson of Orland Burbey, is on life support David Ewing (son of Rosetta Schemenauer), Home Healing Dave Munton, Carolyn Leonard, Jimmie Simon, Steven Extract, Shawn Oelrich, Sharon Poole, Bob & Eileen Herd, Grant Robinson Home Bound Betty Little, Mattie Landrum An Opportunity to Serve Your Vista Family Vista needs a Communion Steward. This is someone who will purchase the bread and juice each month, prepare the bread and juice on Communion Sunday, and place it on the Altar. There are several ladies who are assistants and will be there to help you. If would like to volunteer for this position, or get further information, please call Gail Parson at , or the Church office at CONSIDER ENDOWMENT Good stewardship requires us to think of the future. Have your estate plan prepared now and include a gift to Vista s Endowment. For more information, call John or cajo55@icloud.com Think Vista s Endowment! We ll Have Lilies for Easter! Lilies are once again available and we will have them for Easter. Recognize loved ones by sponsoring a lily for our Worship Center, and take it home with you after the service. Lilies will be only $10.00 this year. If you would like to order a lily, please complete the form in your bulletin and place it with your check in an envelope provided in the Narthex. Deadline for placing your order is Sunday, April 7.

10 THIS IS THE DAY! CATALINAS COMMUNITY CHORUS in cooperation with VISTA FINE ARTS presents An American Songbook Today at 3:00 p.m. you are invited to enjoy An American Songbook, presented by the Catalinas Community Chorus, under the direction of Bill Bellah, right here at Vista. Tickets are $10 for adults, (ages 18 and under free), and are at the door. URGENTLY NEEDED: Drivers to occasionally pick up the food for Snak Pak from Marana Food Bank on Thursday mornings. Please call Kathy Campbell, for further information. STEPHEN MINISTRY needs YOU! Do you have Leadership/Management skills with a Servant s Heart? Stephen LEADERS Training: 2019-Training listed below with expenses paid. Apr 28 th -May 4 th St Louis, MO June 9 th -15 th Orlando, FL July 21 st -27 th Dallas, TX Aug 4 th -10 th Pittsburgh, PA Please speak with Karen Rice or Valerie Hammons-church office, Vista is looking for writers to provide articles about our church life and activities for local newspapers. If you like to write, and think this might be a good way to support Vista and spread our Word, please call Al Garcia at

11 Lunch with Pastor Fred Do you have questions about Vista Church? About becoming a Methodist? Even if you are a member of another church, you can join us as Affiliate or Associate Member here at Vista and keep your home church membership! Join us for lunch April 7 following service. Eat and meet with Pastor Fred and other members of Vista Church who will share their love of Vista UMC! To bring and serve goodies for April and May. Please see Delores on the patio to sign up after the service. United Methodist Men have been busy! Gospel Rescue Mission has a need. Their Recovery program requires a special printed Bible with a Recovery chapter. The good people who take part in the Recovery program are gifted the Bible. Gospel Rescue has asked for these books and we are pleased to provide them. UMM will follow up with this and we may gift another case, later in the year. This is nuts and bolts, the best of gifting. We are pleased to help. Jim Bleess, UMMP

12 Vista Calendar Sunday, March 24, AM WORSHIP SERVICE TRADITIONAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 11:15 AM CCC CONCERT, 3:00 PM SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM Monday, March 25, 2019 LADIES BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 AM, ED S CHOIR ROOM RESERVED, 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 26, 2019 VOCAL SENIORITY, 9:00 AM PRAYER SHAWL GROUP, 1:00 PM GAME NIGHT, 6:00PM Wednesday, March 27, 2019 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, ED S 8:30 AM LENT - ADULT CLASS, 10:00 AM, ED S CYFM, ED S, 1:00 PM CHANCEL CHOIR, W.C. 7:00 PM Thursday, March 28, 2019 LANDSCAPING CREW, 8:00AM STEPHEN MINISTERS, 9:00 AM SNAK PAK, ED S, 12:30 PM BELL CHOIR, PATIO RM, 6:30 PM Friday, March 29, 2019 CREATIVE HANDS, 9:00 AM, PATIO RM Saturday, March 30, 2019 Sunday, March 31, 2019 UMCOR Sunday Family Sunday 10 AM WORSHIP SERVICE TRADITIONAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 11:15 AM SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM Monday, April 1, 2019 LADIES BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 AM, ED S CHOIR ROOM RESERVED, 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 2, 2019 SPRC, 4:00 PM, PATIO ROOM TRUSTEES, 6:30 PM, ED S Wednesday, April 3, 2019 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, ED S 8:30 AM LENT - ADULT CLASS, 10:00 AM, ED S CUB SCOUTS, 6:30 PM, ED S CHANCEL CHOIR, W.C. 7:00 PM Thursday, April 4, 2019 LANDSCAPING CREW, 8:00AM MARY MARTHA CIR, 9:30 AM AT THE HOME OF SANDY SCHWARTZ, E STARCREST DR SADDLEBROOKE SNAK PAK, ED S, 12:30 PM GIRL SCOUTS, 6:30 PM, EDS BELL CHOIR, PATIO RM, 6:30 PM Friday, April 5, 2019 CREATIVE HANDS, 9:00 AM, PATIO RM Saturday, April 6, 2019 UMM BREAKFAST, 7:00 AM UMM MEETING, 8:00 AM UMM WORKDAY