Transfiguration of the Lord February 26, 2017

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1 Transfiguration of the Lord February 26, E. Main Street Westminster, MD

2 8:30am Service Welcome! Please fill out the Welcome to Worship registration form included in your bulletin and place completed forms in the offering plate later in the service. Our Mission: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. WELCOME AND HAPPENINGS IN OUR COMMUNITY PRELUDE Will You Come and Follow Me Wesley Carillon Nelson * CALL TO WORSHIP (Matt 17) One: Transfigured by light, Jesus was changed. James, John and Peter saw it and were changed. Many: Come away to the mountaintop; be still, be yourself, be who God intends you to be. One: Be changed. * HYMN Christ Whose Glory Fills the Sky UMH 173 * OPENING PRAYER (Matt 17, 1 Peter 1) Light of God, shine upon us this hour. We bring to you all that we are both our strengths and our weaknesses. We lift our prayers for your world in all its beauty and its pain, trusting in your Spirit s power to redeem. As your light once made Jesus appear radiant on a mountaintop with Moses and Elijah, transform us as we worship here today. Let us encounter your Holy Spirit, undeniably present among us, that we may bear Christ s light to a world that longs for peace. Amen. * PASSING THE PEACE ANTHEM O Lux Beatissima (see translation, page 7) Patterson PASTORAL PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER * HYMN Be Thou My Vision HEBREW SCRIPTURES LESSON EPISTLE LESSON Psalter Reading-Psalm 99 Exodus 24:12-18 UMH 451 sung response, UMH Peter 1:16-21 SERMON Magnify the Lord in the Mountain Top of Your Heart PRAYER Transfiguration RECEIVING GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Offertory I Stand Amazed at His Presence * Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow * Offering Prayer * HYMN We Have Come at Christ s Own Bidding Rev. Shari McCourt UMH 259 Jordan UMH 94 FWS 2103 * BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE God of Light Please be seated for the Response and Postlude Clarke POSTLUDE Powell Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor * You are invited to stand in heart or posture 2

3 9:45am Eucharist Service Welcome! Please fill out the Welcome to Worship registration form included in your bulletin and place completed forms in the offering plate later in the service. Our Mission: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. WELCOME AND HAPPENINGS IN OUR COMMUNITY * CALL TO WORSHIP (Matt 17) One: Transfigured by light, Jesus was changed. James, John and Peter saw it and were changed. Many: Come away to the mountaintop; be still, be yourself, be who God intends you to be. One: Be changed. * HYMN Christ Whose Glory Fills the Sky UMH 173 OPENING PRAYER (Matt 17, 1 Peter 1) Light of God, shine upon us this hour. We bring to you all that we are both our strengths and our weaknesses. We lift our prayers for your world in all its beauty and its pain, trusting in your Spirit s power to redeem. As your light once made Jesus appear radiant on a mountaintop with Moses and Elijah, transform us as we worship here today. Let us encounter your Holy Spirit, undeniably present among us, that we may bear Christ s light to a world that longs for peace. Amen. HEBREW SCRIPTURES LESSON Psalter Reading-Psalm 99 Exodus 24:12-18 EPISTLE LESSON sung response, UMH Peter 1:16-21 SERMON Magnify the Lord in the Mountain Top of Your Heart PRAYER Transfiguration Rev. Shari McCourt UMH 259 PASTORAL PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER * THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Invitation Confession Assurance The Peace Thanksgiving and Communion UMH 12 UMH 13 We invite you to bring your tithes and offering forward as you come to receive communion this morning. ANTHEMS BY AMBASSADOR CHOIR It Makes No Difference We Are the Church * HYMN We Have Come at Christ s Own Bidding * SENDING FORTH Enter to worship God, Leave to serve God s people. * You are invited to stand in heart or posture 3 Ivory Avery/Marsh FWS 2103

4 11:00am Service We gather to worship God... GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME AND HAPPENINGS at Westminster United Methodist Church Our Mission: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. SONG CELEBRATION "Open the Eyes of My Heart" "Mighty to Save" PASSING THE PEACE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM...for Esther Irene Amoss Esther is the daughter of Theresa & Ben Amoss, and granddaughter of Pastor Shari and Pat McCourt. Kids Dismissal Grades K-2 are invited to KidsZone Grades 3 and up to Children s and Youth music rehearsals. COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER HEBREW SCRIPTURES LESSON Psalm 99 (spoken response) Exodus 24:12-18 EPISTLE LESSON 2 Peter 1:16-21 LET S TALK Magnify the Lord in the Mountain Top of Your Heart Rev. Shari McCourt PRAYER Transfiguration UMH 259 WITNESS TALK Patrick Steiner REFLECTION TIME / OFFERTORY Psalm 91 SENDING FORTH CLOSING SONG Let It Rise" we leave to serve God s people! 4

5 Our Mission Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. To Our Guests.. IN THE NARTHEX Large Print Hymnals Large Print Bulletins Children s Worship Bulletins CD 8:30am Worship Recording Welcome Center with ministry flyers ON REQUEST American Sign Language Interpretation WELCOME to our worship service, today. We pray that you may find the peace and encouragement of God s presence during your time with us. Let us get a chance to know you. Join with our congregation in completing the Welcome to Worship registration form in your bulletin. CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION Summer Sunday School, K-5th grade, is offered. Sunday School for all ages, September-May, 9:45am Available with prior notice, on request. Our office will provide interpreter contact info to discuss your needs and schedule. Hearing Assisted Worship Ask an usher for assistance. Click here for Sunday School Online Registration Nursery with certified staff caring for children preschool and younger, at all services. SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Join us in the Martha Manahan room, between services. Click here for Nursery Online Registration KidsZone for K-2nd; faith based videos, snacks, music; dismissal at 11am worship, following children s sermon. CONTACT US Worship Key * You are invited to stand in heart or posture Bold print = Congregation Responds Music printed under CCLI# FWS = The Faith We Sing UMH = United Methodist Hymnal W&S = Worship and Song

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 NIV Our Church Family Ryan King, Carol LaFon, Skip Amass, Norma Coburn, Pearl Fulton, James Brown, Robert Shaeffer, Claudine Fitzgerald, Jean Garver, Theresa Amoss, Victor Malkovich, Nancy Fletcher, Dave Taylor, Tina Joyce Our Family and Friends 2/17-2/23 requests Lidia Roper (friend of Melanie Cavey) 2/10-2/16 requests no requests 2/3-2/9 requests Chris Plassman (brother of Carmen Shanholtz) Gary Kirby (brother of Ed Kirby) Jim Davis (father-in-law of Laura Williams) 1/27-2/2 requests no requests 1/20-1/26 requests no requests 1/13-1/19 requests Teresa, Patty, Mike, Pam 1/6-1/12 requests Michael Weaver, Jr. (grandson of Ginny Weaver) Matthew, Ernestine 12/22-1/5 requests Maggie Meyers (by The Singer Family) George Monks (brother-in-law of Carole Roberts) George Puls (son of Eileen Burgher) Karen Meserandino (by Ginny Weaver) The Stacey & Jamie Bollinger Family (by Dorrs) Our General Board of Global Mission Missionaries Nan McCurdy and Miguel Miarena, (West Pac Conference), Sun Lae Kim (UB, Mongolia), Alina Saucido (Nicaragua). Those serving in the Military Dan & Sally Myers, Army, Fort Bragg, NC (nephew/niece of Susan & John Harbold), Rachel Davis (Naval Flier, granddaughter of June George), William Felder (Army, Stottlemyers nephew), Jeannie Cook (Fort Meade, Debbie Cook s daughter), Stefanie Sadowski-Gray, (Keesler AFB, Sadowskis daughter), Alexandria Kennedy (Air Force Medic, Afghanistan), Dominic Chiavacci, (Marines, Okinawa, Japan, Sue Thomas grandson), Tyler Samberg, Israeli Def Force/Anti Terrorism, Israel (Carolyn Samberg's son) Bulletin Prayer List, Prayer Chain, and Pastor Only Please use the Welcome to Worship slip to submit prayer requests. We will keep submissions in the bulletin for eight weeks. You are welcome to reissue your request at that time via our website, phone to church office or via another Welcome to Worship slip. Prayer Circle (prayer requests to the phone tree) Please call our coordinator, Cathy Hartman, or the church office to submit requests. Join the Prayer chain by sending a request to Pastor Malcolm: m.stranathan@wumcmd.org 6

7 Today is... UMCOR Sunday formerly, One Great Hour of Sharing Make your donation to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the envelope tucked in today s bulletin. BWC/UMC Scholarship Deadline is March 1 The Baltimore-Washington Conference offers college scholarships for the Fall 2017 semester. Students apply January 3 March , through an online application system. For additional information and to apply, visit http: finance/local-church-resources/ scholarships/. Contact Cheryl Cook at O Lux Beatissima (today s 8:30am anthem) O lux beatissima,... translated...o light most blessed, Reple cordis intima......fill the inmost heart Tuorum fidelium of all thy faithful. Veni, lumen cordium,.. translated... Come, light of hearts, Veni dator munerum,.....come, giver of gifts, Et emitte coelitus......and send forth from heaven Lucis tuae radium thy ray of light. Please consider singing with the Chancel Choir for these special services: The Chancel Choirs of WUMC and First Presbyterian Church will again be providing music for HOLY THURSDAY and GOOD FRIDAY services, this year. Rehearsals at WUMC will be held on Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22, & 29 (7:30-8:15pm in the choir room); Tuesday, April 4, 7:30pm, at First Ash Wednesday Worship Service March 1, 7pm Service includes imposition of ashes. Presbyterian; April 13, Holy Thursday service at First Presbyterian (call time TBD); Good Friday service at WUMC, call time 6:15pm. If you would like to participate or have additional questions, please contact Kyler at k.brengle@wumcmd.org. 7 Music at Center and Main presents SORENSEN in Concert! TODAY, February 26, 3pm Enjoy an acoustic concert in our sanctuary presented by Kim and Jeremy Sorensen, two nationally recognized, local contemporary Christian musicians. Heartfelt lyrics and precise, effective accompaniments will surely move you! Concert is free and open to the public. Scan this code or go directly to for music samples and additional info on artists. For more information, please contact Kyler Brengle, Director of Music, k.brengle@wumcmd.org or

8 Church Council Meeting The next Church Council Meeting will be held this Tuesday, February 28, 7pm, in the Martha Manahan Room (4th Tues, each month). This is a time when the WUMC leadership team gathers to discuss financial statements, status of committee projects, maintenance needs of property/grounds, and make decisions on motions brought forth, etc. We are fortunate to have a very gifted team with a wide variety of expertise to focus on the work of our church and our mission as we worship and serve together! Maybe there s an open slot just waiting for you to join us. All members of the congregation are welcome to attend these meetings. Contact Gayle Dix, Council Chair, , dixiedoodlemom@comcast.net. Listing of the leadership is available on our website, go to member toolbox. Cold Weather Shelter In all weather, homelessness is real. It is always with us. Please consider donating the following items to the Cold Weather Shelter in Westminster: Powdered lemonade or iced tea mix Reading glasses (Dollar Store items are fine) Disposable razors (double-bladed preferred) Nail clippers Funds to support the monthly hot meal served via your check made to "CWS Food" in our Sunday collection plate Please place your donations in the basket in Mission Hallway. Thank you for helping those who are homeless during winter! Chili Cook-Off March 19, 12-2pm, Jubilee Hall. Entry Registration Deadline is TODAY. Prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place. Register on today s Welcome Slip; deadline is today! We had a great response only two spots, left. All are welcome to attend our chili cook-off! 8 News from our UMW Friday, March 3rd, 10:30am, Church Women United of Carroll County invite all women to participate in the annual World Day of Prayer Service at the Krug Chapel at Carroll Lutheran Village with the theme "Am I Being Fair to You" using Matthew 20:16, the parable of the laborer in the vineyard. Interested in carpooling from church? Contact Sally Stair ( ). The Women's Retreat Committee is hosting their Indoor Yard Sale in Jubilee Hall on Saturday, April 8th, 8am-1pm. Rent an 8 x8 space with a table included for $25. Rain or shine people can shop at your space. For questions or table registration, call Sally Stair Attention women of all ages: Spring Women s Retreat, April 21-23, in nearby New Windsor; come and enjoy the "Sweet Life Cafe". Brochures are in the narthex. Bulletin Sponsorship Your sponsorship brings us color bulletins next week s bulletin has not been sponsored. Sign-up, today; personalize your dedication. Girls Night Out March 31, 6-8pm Jubilee Hall Vendors featuring child-friendly products and activities, sponsored by Crossroads Preschool. Crossroads Christian Preschool's Spring Open House and Lenten Celebration Sunday, April 2nd, 10am-12pm Meet the teachers and staff, tour the classrooms and learn why Crossroads is the best fit for your family in the upcoming school year! All are welcome.

9 LOCAL WALK MS, April 22 WHAT: Local Walk MS WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2017 WHO: Mary Louise Poole 16th year participating Walking in memory of sister, Bernice Elaine Taylor, and Rev. Elaine Emeth CHECKS PAYABLE: National MS Society MAIL TO: Mary Louise Poole 307 Church Court Westminster, MD Thanks to all who supported me in the past and will support my effort, this year. Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Items Please look for OCC Shoebox items throughout the year (possibly find seasonal markdowns). We will collect items using a monthly packing guide. This month: hats, gloves, scarves, hair accessories, sunglasses, jewelry and watches (with batteries). Place donations in the OCC Shoebox baskets in the Mission Hallway. Keep checking your Sunday bulletin for each month's suggested items of the month. When it comes time for our Packing Party later in the year, we will have many items to fill those shoeboxes. Thank you! First Aid Course American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Course, Saturday, April 22 nd 9-12pm, Martha Manahan. $30 per person. Contact Kim MacLean-Blevins, Crossroads Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the school year! Classes offered in Fall 2017: 2 Day 2s, Thurs & Fri, 9-11:30* 2 Day 3s, Tues & Thurs, Day 3s, Mon, Tues, & Wed, Day 4s, Mon-Thurs, Day 4s, Mon-Fri, 9-12** * Children must be two years old by September 1st ** All classes offered will be tentative according to enrollment Youth Group, weekly Sundays, 7pm, at our Youth House, 155 E Main Street John & Stephany Seargeant, 9:45am Contemporary Living Class Beginning Mar 5 Topic Christians Living in a Changing World will explore the often-ignored relationships between humans and the natural world and the true interconnectedness between all beings. A focal point of our time together will be discussions about what the WUMC family can do to improve the lives of others as well as Gods' Creation. Participants will be encouraged to develop and pursue leadership projects in support of mindful living. Join us in the former Middle School room (bell hallway). 9:45am Adult Discussion Class. Beginning March 5 Church-wide Lenten Study: JOHN The Gospel of Light and Life, by Adam Hamilton. Join us in the Shipley Library. 9:45am New Life in Christ Class. Beginning March 5 Church-wide Lenten Study: JOHN The Gospel of Light and Life, by Adam Hamilton. (Exit sanctuary, right, upstairs thru double-doors, second door on right.) 11:30am Sunday morning Bible Study Beginning March 5 Church-wide Lenten Study: JOHN The Gospel of Light and Life, by Adam Hamilton. Join us in the Disciple Room 9

10 Worship Chapel Traditional Service Traditional with in our sanctuary weekly communion HERALD monthly newsletter Articles are due on the fifth of each month to Sherri Haines, church office....for publication of events up to two months out. On-campus Sunday School BULLETIN weekly church bulletin Notices are due by Tuesday, 3pm, to Sherri Haines, church office....for publication of current events, no more than two weeks out. Submissions should be no more than 75 words. Worship Westminster UMC Guest Parking You are encouraged to invite persons to attend worship and other events at our church as our guests. When doing so you might tell them of these parking spaces, Center Street lot near the steps, reserved just for them. Regular worshipers are encouraged not to use these spaces so guests will find them available. WEEKLY E-HERALD via Forward info to Sherri Haines, church office, by 3pm, Wednesday....for and facebook publication to the entire church on Thursdays, intended for timecritical events and news related to this coming weekend in our church and ministries, ONLY. Submission should be brief, of 50 words or less. WEBSITE and FACEBOOK Submissions to the website may apply to any future date. The website is placed on most publications of the church. Facebook is best reserved for shorter-timed updates but there is an events feature that can be used, at your request, to invite people to special programs in the church. Blended style service in our Westminster UMC Staff Availability You will see staff working beyond these hours; thank you for keeping our posted hours of availability: Office Financial Facilities Director of Admin. Secretary Custodian Christian Ed. 9-3 Clergy Days off: 10 9:30 3:30 - Pastor Malcolm, 2pm Sun 2pm Tue Pastor Shari, 12pm Thu 12pm Sat

11 Sun Feb 26, 2017, CCFS Sunday Music at Center and Main 8:30am A Worship Service 9:45am A Eucharist Service 9:45am Adult Discussion Class - Lib/SW 9:45am Adult Sunday School - NLiC 9:45am Contemporary Living Class - former MSRoom 9:45am Youth Choir Ambassadors 9:45am Youth Choir Cherubs 9:45am Youth Sunday School 10:45am Youth Bells Alive & Ringing - YouthRoom 11am A Worship Service 11:15am Youth Bells Praise Bells - BellRm 11:15am Youth Choir Children of Hope - BellRm 11:30am Bible Study - Library 3pm Music at Center and Main 7pm Financial Peace - former Middle school room 7pm Youth Group - Youth House Mon Feb 27, :30pm Soup Kitchen - Jubilee Tue Feb 28, 2017, Volunteer Office Coverage 9am Herald Mailing - ConfRm 12pm Preschool Soccer Shots - Jubilee 1pm Yoga Session - Jubilee 1:30pm Senior Singers - NLiC 7pm Church Council - MM Wed Mar 1, 2017, Ash Wednesday 10am Staff Mtg - ConfRm 1:15pm Compassionate Knitters - Library 3pm VIP Meeting - ConfRm 7pm Ash Service - Sanctuary Thu Mar 2, :30am MOPS Day Group - NLiC 6:30pm Disciple Fast Track - Library 6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal - Sanctuary 6:30pm Worship Mtg - ConfRm Fri Mar 3, :30am Bible Study - Library 9:15am Susanna Circle - MM 4pm Cold Weather Shelter Food Prep - Jubilee 6pm Scrapbooking - SW Sat Mar 4, 2017 Western Region Leadership Day - OFFSITE 9am Memorial Service and Reception - Sanc/MM/NLiC Sun Mar 5, 2017, Communion Sunday, Deadline for Herald articles 8:30am A Worship Service 9:45am A Eucharist Service 9:45am Adult Discussion Class - Lib/SW 9:45am Adult Sunday School - NLiC 9:45am Contemporary Living Class - former MSRoom 9:45am Youth Choir Ambassadors 9:45am Youth Choir Cherubs 9:45am Youth Sunday School 10:45am Youth Bells Alive & Ringing - YouthRoom 11am A Worship Service 11:15am Youth Bells Praise Bells - BellRm 11:15am Youth Choir Children of Hope - BellRm 11:30am Bible Study - DiscRm 12:15pm Women's Retreat Planning Mtg - NLiC 7pm Financial Peace - former Middle school room 7pm Youth Group - Youth House WUMC Calendar Webpage GREETERS 8:30 Jackie Hering, Cathy Hartman 11:00 volunteer USHERS 8:30 Arnie & Kristy Vandervalk, Dave & Dee Roush 11:00 Barb Luckenbaugh, Pat McCourt, Bud Dorr, Dan Dell LAY READER 8:30 Dave Roush 11:00 Dave Highfield NURSERY 8:30 Michelle Olson, Coordinator Caroline MacLean-Blevins, Assistant 11:00 Michelle Olson, Coordinator Caroline MacLean-Blevins, Assistant SOUND 8:30 Steve Shipley 11:00 Mark Gieselman 11AM WORSHIP LEADERS MUSIC, Rich Umla; POWERPOINT, Meghan Brown KIDSZONE, Michelle Gentile, Aslynn Umla ORGANIST Peggy Brengle MUSIC DIRECTOR Kyler Brengle BULLETIN COLLATORS Dick & Bonnie Clendaniel 11

12 Westminster UMC Music at Center and Main TODAY, 3pm SORENSON in Concert Ash Wednesday Worship Service March 1, 7pm Chili Cook Off Deadline to Register is TODAY Use today s Welcome Slip! Event date is March 19 Financial Peace University Class continues Today s bulletins are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the birth of our grandson and nephew, Bennett James Gray, by Steve, Darlene, Sean and Brandon Sadowski. Sponsor a weekly bulletin... in honor or memory of a loved one or event (i.e. anniversary, birthday, graduation). Just $25 for a regular Sunday. Sign up in the binder in our narthex; pay through offering or mail, note bulletin. 12 Mar 2017 Please contact REACH, directly, with your need: Peg Hepler Kristy Vandervalk