ATTENTION ALL CHURCH MEMBERS!!!

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1 Weekly Mirror M a r c h 1 3, : 5 5 a. m. S e r v i c e L i t u r g i c a l C o l o r : P u r p l e R e v. L u i s O r t i z Mirror ATTENTION ALL CHURCH MEMBERS!!! The New Security System Has Now Been Activated!!! Due to recent incidents in the area, we have upgraded the church security system. The alarm system will be activated at the end of each business day Monday thru Thursday at 5 p.m. (except on Wednesdays, the alarm will be activated at 9:30 p.m.). THE ALARM WILL STAY ON from Thursday closing business hour (5 p.m.) thru Sunday. If you need to enter the church, please contact one of the trustees listed below BEFORE you enter. Trustees: Larry Haynie Jimmy Bales Mike Griffin

2 Morrow First United Methodist Church 5985 Jonesboro Road P. O. Box 143, Morrow, GA (Office) (FAX) Office Hours: Monday -Thursday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed on Friday Church Staff Rev. Luis Ortiz, Senior Pastor Cyndie Combs, Office Admn, Editor Becky Griffin, Financial Secretary Donna Weeks, Director of Music Nannette Dooley, Nursery Tracy Holland, Custodian Jackie Davis, Accompanist Elizabeth Lee, Nursery Jamie Bales, Chef March 16, A Night of Fun and Games Hosted by the United Methodist Women Cashier: Larry Cochran Devotional: Larry Cochran Program: Minute to Win It Cook: Jamie Bales Menu: Poppy Seed Chicken, Noodles, Green beans, Salad, Rolls and Dessert Adults 12 and up: $6.00. Children 11 and under: FREE Extra Take Home Plates: $2.00 Can you help? We have a need for personal hygiene items for our residents in the Independent Living Program. We particularly need shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap and body wash. Please share this post and spread the word. Donations can be brought to 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA or shipped directly from Amazon. Thank you for your support! Ebony Harris, Director of Residential Programs Easter Sunday Breakfast March 27 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall Cooks: Barry Crawford & the UMM Team Morrow First Weekly Budget $5, March 6, Budget Report For the week of March 6, we collected $8, for a plus amount of $2, of our weekly budget need of $5, Please do not forget your Lenten offering that will be used for our Special Sunday offerings. Continue to keep Morrow First UMC in your prayers! The Front Porch Players Proudly Presents OLIVER! The Musical Production Dates: Fri, Mar 11 th and Mar 18 7:30 Sat, Mar 12 th and Mar 19 7:30 Sun, Mar 13 th and Mar 20 2:30 Location: First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro Family Life Center, 1842 Lake Jodeco Rd., Jonesboro, GA Several members of our church family are involved in Oliver! The Musical. Youth member Anna Seelhammer plays Bet, one of Fagin s kids ; Mary Anne Brannon is Costume Coordinator; Jean Peacock is Advertising/Public Relations Chair; and Chuck Ruffino is Videographer. Many thanks from The Front Porch Players Board of Directors to its loyal Morrow First UMC patrons!! For ticket information visit: or call

3 Church-wide Easter Egg Hunt The church-wide Easter Egg Hunt will take place after church on Sunday, March 20. The church will provide the meat for the luncheon and bring your favorite dish for the potluck luncheon for everyone. If you have a child who will be participating in the Easter Egg Hunt, please bring one dozen stuffed eggs to church on or before the 20th, along with 2 prizes for the prize table. Pray for wonderful weather and a great time of fun and fellowship for everyone! PALM SUNDAY SERVICE March a.m. Children and Youth Process With Palms A Huge THANK YOU...to Anita Thomaston for the gift of a Ping Pong Table for the MYF room! 2016 Mary Alice Boyd Scholarship...is now accepting applications. The scholarship is available to High school seniors and older adults returning to college. Applications are available on the table by the library or in the Narthex. Applications will be accepted starting now until April 24. If you have any questions, please contact Nelda Dunson. EASTER SUNDAY MARCH a.m. Copyright Sermons4Kids, Inc.

4 Undesignated memorial gifts in memory of James Paul Kendrick have been received from Kelly Ard and Theresa Milligan. OUR LOVE, PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO...Ruth Matthews and Chuck Matthews upon the death of Paul Matthews on March 2, Paul was Ruth s nephew and Chuck s cousin. NEW PRAYER REQUESTS FOR...Rick Jaeger. Judy Jaeger requests prayer for her husband, Rick, who is scheduled for open-heart surgery on March Grandma of My Friend. Julia Gawel requests prayer for her friend s Grandma who has cancer....rev. Emory Brackman. Pastor Luis requests prayer for Rev. Brackman, a former pastor of MFUMC, who has been diagnosed with Melanoma. ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: Andy James; Anita Thomaston; Eric Vissen; Dorothea and Carlton McAlvin (former members experiencing health issues); Irvin Smith; Janet Thomaston (requested by her sister Anita Thomaston); John & Patti Matthews; Scott Insinna. Remember The Sick and Shut-in through cards, calls, prayers and visitations. Homebound Ellen Betsill, Jerry Brazeal, Betty Hargis, and Doris Melear. Stationed on Okinawa Kameron Burrell (great nephew of Linda McElhannon) Stationed Stateside Matt Allen (husband of Darcy Bloom Allen) Jayson Dooley (son of Nannette Dooley) David Key (son-in-law of Bil & Melanie Johnson) Aviano AFB - Italy 1st Lt. Kyle L. J. Phillips (grandson of Larry Phillips) Stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC Alex McKenzie (son of Ardell McKenzie) Jacob Beard (friend of Brooksie Foster) Stationed at USN Great Lakes Boot camp Kevin McElhannon Jr (grandson of Bill & Linda McElhannon) Nursing Home /Hospital Independent Living/ Rehab Patients Bright View North Andover: Ethel Jewett, 1275 Turnpike St, #1211, North Andover, MA GA War Veterans Home, Wood Bldg, Milledgeville: Charles Mixon, Rm Golden Crest (Morrow): Toni Bish, Rm 10B. Governor s Glen Assisted Living: Marline Sargent, Pod B. Jonesboro Nursing & Rehab: Tootsie Callaway, Rm 116A. Summer s Landing Bayberry Trace: Linda Jenkins, Rm. 119 (315 Arrowhead Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236). Brightmoor Senior Living: Ellen Kovaleski, Rm.2 (3223 Newnan Road, Griffin, GA 30223). Arbor Terrace Senior Living: Mary Ann Hawkins, Rm.3010 (201 Crosstown Drive, Peachtree City, GA ) Salude Transitional Care and Rehab Center: Mary Brazeal, Rm 122, (601 Northolt Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024)

5 Order of Worship March 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Lent - Purple Gathering As we gather to worship our Lord, feel free to greet your neighbors in Christian love. However, when the announcements begin, please take your seats and at the chiming of the hour prepare your hearts and minds for worship. Out of courtesy for your brothers and sisters in faith, silence your cell phones so we can be in a spirit of worship throughout the service. Welcome 10:55 a.m. Ritual of Friendship Congregation 10:57 a.m. Parish Notices Larry Cochran, Liturgist Chiming of the Hour Bell Toller Lighting of the Altar Candles Anna Seelhammer and Jacqui Johnson, Acolytes Prelude On Eagle s Wings arr. Tornquist Choral Call to Worship My Sheep Hear My Voice Lynn Brower *Invocation Liturgist Praise & Worship *Hymn of Praise, UMH p. 419, vv 1&3 I Am Thine, O Lord Doane Celebration of Our Children Molly Knowles Children, ages 2 through Kindergarten leave for Children Church Congregational Praises and Concerns/Announcements (From the Prayer Books) Liturgist Morning Prayer & Lord s Prayer Rev. Ortiz *Hymn of Celebration, UMH p. 369 Blessed Assurance Knapp Offertory Prayer Liturgist Musical Offering In Christ Alone arr. Tornquist *Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offering The Acolytes *The Doxology UMH p. 95 Congregation The Word Read & Shared Anthem, Chancel Choir He Will Carry You arr. Jay Rouse New Testament Reading, p 103 John 10:11-15 (NIV) Rev. Ortiz Message I AM the Good Shepherd Rev. Ortiz We Depart to Love & Serve *Hymn of Going Forth, UMH p. 381, vv 1-2 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Bradbury *Extinguishing of the Candles The Acolytes *Benediction Rev. Ortiz *Postlude Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed Wilson * stand, as you are able CCLI # ΦBefore you leave, please check your area to make sure you have all your items, pick up any loose papers and return hymnals/bibles to the rack; thank you for keeping the Sanctuary clean and organized.

6 This Week at MFUMC Chancel Choir Director: Donna Weeks Bell Choir Director: Anna Cox Acolyte Assistant: Molly Knowles Altar Guild: Nelda Dunson Children s Church Anna Cox Ushers: Anna Cox (head) and Youth Team Church Accompanist: Jackie Davis Liturgist: Larry Cochran Sound Engineer: Angela Seelhammer Video Technician: Tracy Larson Worship Greeters: Narthex: Nelda Dunson Hall: Kathy Gailey Today s Sanctuary Flowers are in honor of Maggie Durrance to celebrate her upcoming birthday, March 17. They are placed by Mr. & Mrs. Dale Durrance and family. Ramblers On The Go! The Front Porch Players Ramblers will be going to see the musical OLIVER! on Sunday March 20 at 2:30 p.m. The musical will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro. Last Supper Drama by The Morrow Players Wednesday, March 23 7:00 p.m. March 13, March 20, 2016 Sunday, Mar 13 Daylight Saving Time 9:00 a.m. Handbell Practice, Music Room 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:55 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:30 p.m. UMW Prayer & Self Denial Service, in F.H.; followed by trip to High Museum, Atlanta Monday, Mar 14 10:30 a.m. Comfort and Joy Meeting, Conference Room Wednesday, Mar 16 10:00 a.m. Lenten Book Study, uncarpeted Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday Night Supper, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal Children s Program 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Room Thursday, Mar 17 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry, Open until noon Sunday, Mar 20 Palm Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Handbell Practice, Music Room 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:55 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary Right After Church Easter Egg Hunt and Covered Dish Luncheon, Fellowship Hall and Church Grounds 2:30 p.m. Ramblers to see Oliver!, First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro. UMW presents A Call to Prayer and Self Denial 2016 TODAY! A light lunch will be served after church and will conclude with a short program led by Tracy Larson. After the luncheon, the ladies will leave to go to the High Museum for their Free Second Sunday event. Feel free to join us for either or both events. Governance Board Meeting When: Monday, March 21, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Carpeted Conference Room