FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT APRIL 10, 2011
Welcome Welcome to ICON at First United Methodist Church. We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Founded in 1821, First Church is the oldest Protestant church in the area and the oldest Methodist church in Florida. This historic church with four Sunday services has a membership of 3000 and is overflowing with life. We hope you will consider becoming a member of our church family. You may join any Sunday by profession of faith or transfer of membership. Come be a part of what God is doing here. Visitor / New Member Class We welcome all visitors and new members that are interested in learning more about First Church to an introduction class that consist of four parts. The classes will assemble at 9:30 a.m. in room PH101 in the Perry Home. Today, Ministries of First Church was about all the programs and ministries of the church. On April 17, Serving at First Church will help you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. There will be no introduction class on April 24 because of Easter. Introduction class will resume on May 1st. We hope that you will join us each week. Nursery and Children s Bulletins Nursery is available for children up to 5 years old. If you need help locating the nursery, please see an usher or greeter for assistance. Also, children s worship bulletins and crayons are available in the lobby. Next Week at ICON Join us next Sunday as we celebrate Palm Sunday at ICON. Rev. Mary Ann Gantt will preach, the children will process with palms, the Bahamas Mission Team will be commissioned, Lisa Bond will share a great children s sermon, and exciting music will be led by BANNER. We hope you will join us each Sunday!
ORDER OF SERVICE ICON - 11 A.M. *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 130) Minister: Out of the depths we cry to the Lord: People: O Lord, hear us. Minister: There is forgiveness with the Lord. People: In God s word is our hope. Minister: We praise our God who gives us faith, People: And saves us from distress. *OPENING SONG Here For You *OPENING PRAYER *SONG OF PRAISE Revelation Song BANNER Chris Tomlin Lisa Bond ICON Praise Choir Jenni Lee Riddle REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad on the end of each aisle. If you are visiting with us, please include your address, telephone number and email address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. EPISTLE LESSON Romans 8:6-11 CHILDREN S SERMON Mallory Idoni Lisa Bond *GOSPEL LESSON John 11:1-45 SERMON A Matter of Life and Death Rev. Geoffrey Lentz
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Via Dolorosa Borop and Sprague *DOXOLOGY INVITATION & CONFESSION EUCHARIST Thief Mac Powell *CLOSING SONG I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Traditional BENEDICTION *Please Stand Those Serving Today Acolytes: Sarah Cavanaugh and Kathleen Lipham Crucifer: Mitchell Lipham Ushers: David Feliciano, Chuck Kuba, and Ricky VanAtta Music: Jeb Hunt, Lindsay Blanton, Connor Bond, Will Bulla, and Scott McBride Sound: Kyle Hall Lectionary Scriptures FIRST LESSON: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Through the image of a valley of dry bones being brought to life, Ezekiel tells Israel that God will help restore their life even though they are cut off and in exile. SECOND LESSON: Romans 8:6-11 The apostle points out that life in the Spirit transcends the limits of life in the flesh. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead he will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit which dwells in you. GOSPEL LESSON: John 11:1-45 The death and resuscitation of Lazarus. The dead (an image continued from both Ezekiel and Romans) are, by the power of God, given new life by the Spirit.
ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER There is something for everyone on Wednesday Nights. Dinner is from 5:00 6:00 p.m. The menu is Teriyaki Pork, Fried Rice, Orange Ginger Carrots, Salad, Bread, & Dessert. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office or online at FUMCPensacola.com by noon on Tuesday. EASTER EGG HUNT FOLLOWING SERVICE Join us directly following the service in North Hill s Alabama Square (corner of Reus and Gonzalez) for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. We will have a picnic lunch, an egg hunt, and wonderful fun and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you and your family there! LENTEN AND HOLY WEEK SERVICES Each Wednesday and during Holy Week, we will meet in the sanctuary for a special Lenten services. Taize Service Wednesday, April 13 Holy Thursday Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. VBS AND SUMMER SPLASH REGISTRATION Don t miss an exciting week of fun and fellowship for our children June 13th 17th. The theme for VBS this year is PANDAMANIA Where God is wild about you! Registration is available online at FUMCPensacola.com, in the church office or in the Children s Ministry office. Vacation Bible School is designed for 3 year olds 4th grade, while Summer Splash is for 5th and 6th grade. Volunteers are also needed, so sign up today! LETTERS FOR SOLDIERS Jeff Lippitt, bassist with BANNER at ICON (2009-2010) begins a year long deployment to Afghanistan on April 14th. We are collecting letters and care packages to send to him and his company during his deployment. If you would like to contribute to this cause, please contact Jeb Hunt at 432-1434 or jebhunt@pensacolafirstchurch.com.
WHO ARE WE? ICON, the newest service at First United Methodist Church, began on January 11, 2009. The service has been widely successful and has added many new members to our church family. ICON is based on four founding principles: + Cutting Edge: We use new songs, modern musical styles, two huge HD screens, and social networking to bring the gospel of Jesus to our postmodern culture. + Tradition Rich: Unlike most contemporary services we fully embrace our Christian heritage. Our service centers around Holy Communion and finds the ancient liturgy of the early church to be highly relevant. + Art Embracing: We value the creative arts in our congregation. Our service uses musical and visual arts to help deepen our experience of worship. + Christ Centered: We strive to keep Christ at the center of all we do. Our focus is not so much about making Christ relevant to the world, but making the world relevant to Christ. Our worship is not about us, but about God. Because of the tremendous growth of ICON, we are currently working on plans to relocate the service to a much larger space above its current location in Wesley Abbey. WHAT DOES MEAN? ICON is the Greek word for image. Worship at ICON is highly visual and experiential with the large screens, candles and processional cross. The Bible proclaims that we are made in God s image (Genesis 1), but through our sin we have tarnished that image. We believe that Christ is the true image of God (Hebrews 1) and through him God is restoring us to our true image. The Bible says (1 John 3:2), What we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: that when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. Our hope is to be an ICON of Christ.