Rev. Dr. C. Dennis Shaw, Pastor 985 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah 84094 801-571-5777 Office@HilltopUMChurch.org www.hilltopumchurch.org Hilltop Hashtag is #HilltopUMC March 17, 2019 Second Sunday of Lent Hearing assist devices and large print bulletins available, see an usher. Please silence your cell phones and all other electronic devices. Order of Worship Indicates that congregation will stand Welcome Marilynn Tetrick (9:00) Mary Jean Davison (10:30) Opening Prayer Marilynn (9:00) Mary Jean (10:30) Choral Call to Worship The Faith We Sing No. 2002 I Will Call Upon the Lord The Light of Christ Enters (10:30) Lizabeth Temby Call to Worship Marilynn (9:00) Mary Jean (10:30) One: God is our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear? All: God is our shelter and refuge on the days of trouble, and our hope and joy on the days of celebration! One: Day after day, we seek God s face and the assurance of God s holy love: All: O God, do not turn from us or hide your face from us! Be our guide and our light instead! One: One thing we ask of God: All: That we may live in God s dwelling place all the days of our life, and never cease to behold the beauty of God s home. One: Beloved of God, enter this worship in thanksgiving, for God is among and within us! All: Thanks be to God! Hallelujah, Amen!
Hymn of Praise TFWS No. 2177 Wounded World that Cries for Healing Passing the Peace Pastor Dennis Shaw Children s Message (10:30) Allen Locke Dismissal of Children (10:30) Hymnal No. 611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (verse 1) Blessings and Concerns Pastor Dennis Please pray for: Stu Schroeder s mother Gloria (hospitalized with congestive heart failure) Cheryl Gentle s step grandson (colon surgery) Edna Heiskell (severe pain from vertebrae fractures) Cheryl Webster s son & daughter-in-law (both shot, d-i-l died in Sandy) All those whose names were circulated through the prayer chain Community Invocation Marilynn (9:00) Mary Jean (10:30) Gracious Light-Bearer, Into the shadows of our isolation you speak words of life and community. Challenger of our lives, you call us from places we call home to lead us more deeply into the world you love. With your gentle, healing touch you redeem the broken places of our lives, and you heal the wounded places of the earth. Inspire our worship here this day, so that we may receive liberation in your word and be filled to overflowing to share your reconciling love throughout the earth. We pray in Jesus name, Amen. Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer Pastor Dennis Anthem I'm Determined to Walk With Jesus Hilltop Gospel Choir spiritual arr. Raymond Wise Ministry Moment Christine LeBel (9:00) Kim Phillips (10:30) Announcement Offertory Hold to God's Unchanging Hand Stephen Key 2 Jennie Wilson/F.L. Eiland/arr.
Doxology Hymnal No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Marilynn (9:00) Kathy Wheeler (10:30) Reception of New Member Hymnal p. 48 Shawn Merrick Scripture Reading Pastor Dennis Luke 13:31-35, p.77 in the New Testament of the Pew Bible Sung Response See bulletin p. 4 Acceptable to You 1 The Message The Prophetic Jesus Pastor Dennis Sacrament of Holy Communion TFWS No. 2257 a & d If you have a gluten intolerance or prefer not to dip your bread, please come to the rail for gluten-free bread and individual cups. Communion Hymns: "Come to the Table of Grace" 2 [see bulletin p. 5]; "Kyrie" TFWS 2275; "Jesus, Remember Me" UMH 488 Hymn of Dedication Hymnal No. 548 In Christ There Is No East or West Benediction Pastor Dennis Sung Benediction Projected Let the Church Say Amen Tolling of the Bell Becky Corbit (9:00) Rob Osborne (10:30) Going Forth 3
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Call to worship inspired by Psalm 27, written by Rev. Elizabeth Dilley. Community invocation written by Rev. Elizabeth Dilley, and posted on the United Church of Christ s Worship Ways website. Community Invocation posted on Christine Jerrett. https:// christinejerrett.wordpress.com/ 1Words and Music by Eli Wilson, Jr./arr. Darryl Glenn Nettles 1989 Eli Wilson Ministries, All rights reserved. Reprinted under ONE LICENSE #729337-A 2Words and Music by Barbara Hamm, 2008 Barbara Hamm. All rights reserved. Reprinted under ONE LICENSE #729337-A Serving in Worship Today Pastor... Pastor Dennis Shaw Music Director... Roberta Shimensky Accompanist... Katie Houts Chancel Flowers are provided today by: JoAnna Neal with gratitude for Hilltop friendships Pastor Dennis in appreciation for the wonderful work of the Staff Parish Relations Committee Flowers are ordered from Sky Floral 801-904-3750 5
Income and Expense Report Last Month 2019 Yearto-Date Income (Operations) Expenses (Operations) Net Inc./Loss (Operations) $ 49,460 $ 42,446 $ 7,014 $ 90,438 $ 88,028 $ 2,410 Announcements Be sure to check the bulletin boards in Fellowship Hall and outside the office for more information. First Time at Hilltop? We are so glad you decided to worship with us today and extend you a very special welcome. Please stop by the welcome center outside the sanctuary following worship so we can get to know you. Also please sign the friendship pads as they come down the pew. We won t bombard you with mail and calls, but we do want to follow up and thank you for coming. Chili Cook Off Join us in Fellowship Hall today at 12 noon to taste all the wonderful chilis and vote for your favorite with $$. All proceeds will benefit Pinecliff Retreat and Camp. Sponsored by the Mission Committee. Music News TONIGHT! at the Tabernacle on Temple Square: Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable presents Sacred Music Evening, an evening of prayer, music, dance, and presentations from religions of the world. The Hilltop Gospel Choir has been invited to close the evening's program. We are excited to represent Hilltop at this grand event to several thousand people! Doors open at 5:00 pm; tickets are not required. 6
Family Life Group Please join the Hilltop Family Life group on Saturday March 23 rd at 4pm at the new Butterfly Biosphere located at Thanksgiving point. The Biosphere is a timed exhibit so you must reserve your time on the Thanksgiving Point website. The admission is free for members. The Owen and Wilden families are both members and can get up to 10 people each in for half off ($10 for adults, $7.50 for 12 and younger, 3 and under are free). If you are interested in going and would like the discount please contact Tracy Owen at 801-656-5462 or Erin Wilden at 513-257-8965. Blood Drive On Friday, March 22nd from noon to 5:00 pm we ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! We will proudly partner with the American Red Cross to hold our first blood drive of the year. Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. Please sign-up in Fellowship Hall and schedule a time. You can also sign-up on-line at https://www.redcrossblood.org Sunday Coffee Fellowship Date Host Group Families Today Team Olsen U-Z March 24 Team Garrison A-D The letters represent the first letter of last names. If your name falls within the range, please bring food to share for coffee fellowship on your Sunday. Thank you! Tax Statements IF missions filed taxes, we would be able to start adding up donations to charity: UMCOR $2,550, Rescue Mission $2,685. Good work, HUMC. Youth Corner Today~Intervention 4:30 6:00 pm. We continue our look at Lent. Remember to bring your Lenten journal. We will explore our struggles and how to work through them in faith. Donuts! 7
Jubilee Consignment Sale Join us for the Jubilee Celebration--50th Consignment Sale April 11-13. Many families have been blessed by this sale over these past 25 years. Our volunteers make it possible. Sign up at hilltopsale.org or call Connee at 801-942-7675. Tell family and friends about this opportunity. The more we tell, the more we sell. Flyers available at the Welcome Center. UMCOR Workday Meet at the Church Saturday, April 6 at 8:15 am to carpool to the United Methodist Committee on Relief Depot to help assemble emergency relief supplies to be shipped around the world. Contact Betty Brown 801-571-1004. Children s Ministries Seeking Donations Children s Ministries is seeking donations to assist with our Easter activities. Easter flowers such as lilies are needed to decorate the cross in the Narthex on Easter morning. Individually wrapped candy no nuts please - are needed to fill goodie bags for the children at the Easter Egg Hunt. All donations may be left in the basket in the Fellowship Hall. Donations are needed by April 7th. Child Care Staff Person Needed We are in need of a child care worker for Thursday evenings, 7:15 9:45 pm beginning March 28. The position will continue through May 30. There is a possibility of the position being available for the 2019-20 choir season. If you are interested or know someone please contact Jen Strickland at cyministries@hilltopumchurch.org. Save the Date Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9:30-11:30 am. More details to follow. Vacation Bible School To Mars and Beyond will be held July 28 August 2, 2019. Time to be determined. 8
Hilltop Christian School s Blooming Bash Hilltop Christian School will hold their annual fundraiser on Friday, April 26 from 6:00-10:00 pm at the River Oaks Golf Course. Enjoy a fabulous evening without the children. Ticket price ($35/person or $60/couple) includes plated dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at www.hilltopchristianschool.org. All are invited. Genealogy Training Course Learn more about your ancestors. Class continuing Saturday, March 23, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Riverton FamilySearch Library. Training room with desktop computers provided. Limited seating to approximately 22. We will send you the address information and the curriculum. Contact David Williams at 801-856-6148 or utahtransplantman@gmail.com for more information. Be Added to Our Text Notifications If you would like to be added to our text notifications list, please text Hilltop to 474747 with your name or mark in the attendance pad with your phone number that you would like to receive messages. Mail Folders Don t forget to check your mail folder in Fellowship Hall every week. If you need one, send a note to office@hilltopumchurch.org We use these to get items and documents to the congregation. Attention Amazon Shoppers Amazon Shoppers may support UMCOR every time they shop on Amazon. Go to https://smile.amazon.com and designate UMCOR Atlanta office as your designated charity. They receive 0.5% of all eligible purchases at no extra cost to you. Just remember to go to Smile.amazon.com when you shop. 9
New Better Wi-Fi, New Password! We have upgraded our internet and wi-fi to Comcast. To access the wi-fi, select HUMC Congregation and use the password HilltopMembers. Crossroads Urban Center Foods of the month for March are chili, canned pasta. Thrift store items of the month are blankets. Please leave your donations in the black bins in the hallway near the kitchen. Crossroads Thrift Store Donations A few actions on your part would be helpful: 1) if you have a carload of stuff to donate, please go ahead and drive it down to store and unload it there. 1385 W Indiana Ave, SLC. If it s a few items, feel free to leave them at the church. 2) Please bag the donations that you re going to put in the bins. Thank you! Nametags Wearing our nametags helps all of us get to know each other better. If you have a nametag, please wear it during worship and fellowship. If you don t have one, we will be happy to provide one for you. Please get a note to the office to order you one. Order Chancel Flowers Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or show appreciation with a flower arrangement for the chancel. Arrangements are $15 and can be ordered by signing the book on the north table in Fellowship Hall. Make checks payable to Hilltop UMC and write flowers in the memo line. You may take your flowers following the 10:30 worship service. Inspiring Donations Every time you shop at Smith s, the grocery will put aside funds for Hilltop missions. But not if you haven t gone online to register that you want Hilltop to be your charity. HUMC s organization number is 75252. Please register HUMC to receive this little bonus; it s very easy. 10
Paper Recycling Bin The paper recycling bin benefits our Troop 411. Gift wrap and fancy cards are not recyclable so please don t discard any into the bin. Don t throw any other recyclables other than paper in the bin. Please break down your boxes so more can fit in. Keep the lid down so the contents stay dry. Hilltop Children's Choir Hilltop Children's Choir rehearsals have begun! Children in grades 1-5 are always welcome to join us for fun, hands-on rehearsals on Thursday evenings, 6:15-7:00pm. We incorporate percussion, Orff, handchimes, and drama as we learn about music and explore our voices. Contact director Katie Houts with any questions: katie.houts@gmail.com Prayer Requests You may request prayers for yourself or a loved one to be lifted up during worship. Look for prayer request cards in the pew racks. Fill one out and hand it to Pastor Dennis or the liturgist during the Passing of the Peace. He will share appropriate prayer requests during the blessings and concerns portion of worship. The prayer requests will be added to the prayer chain on Monday and included in the next Sunday bulletin (unless you mark that you d like it kept private). You may also e-mail the office during the week. The Building All persons wishing to use any space in the building must submit a building use request form (found in the office above the counter) to the Administrative Coordinator (Leigh Anne). Emergency Contacts The Special Care Ministry Team is working to collect the names and phone numbers of persons we can contact in case anyone in our congregation has an emergency or is hospitalized. Please submit your name and the name of your designated person and his or her phone number to the church office. This information will be stored in our church database. 11
This Week s Calendar Highlights Sunday, March 17 Worship... 9:00 am Sunday School... 9:00 am Confirmation Class... 9:00 am Worship... 10:30 am Chili Cook-off... 12:00 pm Joyful Ringers Rehearsal... 3:30 pm Youth Group & UEUMYs... 4:30 pm BSA Adult Committee... 7:00 pm Monday, March 18 Hallelujah Bells Rehearsal... 6:30 pm Cub Scouts... 7:00 pm Monday School... 7:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal... 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 19 Conscious Contact AA Meeting... 7:00 pm Venture Crew 9411... 7:00 pm Alanon Meeting... 7:00 pm Gospel Choir Rehearsal... 7:30 pm Wednesday, March 20 United Methodist Men s Breakfast... 8:00 am Women s Bible Study... 9:30 am Lenten Soup & Study... 12:15 pm Shawl Ministry... 1:00 pm Girl Scouts Troop 1756... 5:45 pm Girl Scout Troop 363... 6:00 pm Finance Meeting... 7:00 pm Boy Scouts... 7:30 pm Thursday, March 21 Ada Circle... 12:00 pm Hilltop Children s Choir... 6:15 pm Grapevine AA Group... 7:00 pm Chancel Choir/Sanctuary Singers Rehearsal... 7:30 pm Friday, March 22 Blood Drive... 11:00 am Voice Class... 7:30 pm Saturday, March 23 Carillon Belles... 9:30 am Organ Rehearsal... 12:00 pm 12