United Methodist Church of Antioch First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 8:00 and 10:30 am GATHERING The mission of the United Methodist Church of Antioch is to grow in faith; to worship God following the teachings of Jesus Christ, and to be instruments of God s love through the Holy Spirit as we reach out to our community and the world. PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS/MISSION STATEMENT *SONG OF GATHERING #395 Take Time to Be Holy *WE ARE WELCOMED TO WORSHIP L: We gather remembering that we are called to be the people of God, servants of Christ in the world. P: We gather to receive again the life that is given us, to be renewed and strengthened to fulfill our task. L: We gather, quite simply, because Jesus is Lord. P: We celebrate that; we wrestle with that; we take our stand on that being true. L: We have come together: Let us worship God. *WE SHARE IN PRAYER Holy Lord, as we enter this Lenten season, we are reminded of our weakness and our need for your strength. We ask your forgiveness when we succumb to the temptations of this world, when we tread paths that are contrary to your will. We ask your forgiveness when we fail to look beyond our own desires to see another s need. We ask for your presence in our wilderness wanderings. May your hand guide us from the arid land of sin into a land flowing with milk and honey a land made rich and abundant by your saving love. We ask it in the name of Christ Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God both now and forever and who taught us to pray: THE 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. CHILDREN S TIME
HYMN #2165 Cry of My Heart MORNING PRAYERS Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY # 95 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow *PRAYER OF DEDICATION We bring our best before you, O God, in recognition that all that we have is a gift from you. Our gifts we bring in recognition and gratitude for your loving provision. We offer you our very lives and bow before you in tribute to your many blessings. Take us and use us, that your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven. This we pray in the name of the One who came in holy love, that we might have abundant life. Amen. SPECIAL MUSIC 10:30 Compassion Hymn Chancel Choir GROWING WE ASK FOR UNDERSTANDING God of signs and wonders, who speaks the world into being, speak again your words of life and death. May your word be ever near us, on our lips, and in our heart. Transform us as we hear your word this day, that we may respond with faithful praise. Amen. WE HEAR THE GOOD NEWS Deuteronomy 26: 1 11; Isaiah 43: 1 7, 15 21; Luke 4: 1-13 L: The Word of God for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God. REFLECTION Unleashing the Power The Rev. Dr. Char Hoffmann GOING *CLOSING #398 Jesus Calls Us *WE GO FORTH L: May the spirit of the Lord anoint you to provide strength to the weak, freedom to the oppressed, food to the hungry, and good news to the poor. P: Blessed be the name of the Lord. Amen. **POSTLUDE * Please stand as you are able Large print bulletins and children s activity folders are available from the ushers. Red indicates The United Methodist Hymnal Black indicates The Faith We Sing Portions of the liturgy are from www.ministrymatters.com, worship elements for March 10.
Welcome visitors! We are glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Join us following worship for fellowship in Wesley Hall. If you wish to learn more about our congregation, please speak with the pastor, ushers or greeters. Nursery care is available at the 10/10:30 service. Our nursery follows the Safe Sanctuary guidelines, copies of which are available in Wesley Hall or in the nursery. Bible Studies meet weekly at church: Sundays at 9:15am, Mondays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays at 10am. ~The Gathered Community~ **Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of Worship.** ******************* BREAKFAST REQUEST: Please sign up to donate a breakfast casserole for the UMM's District Lenten Breakfast on March 23rd. Casseroles can be egg, potatoes, French toast or whatever recipe they have for a breakfast casserole. We will also need several pots of oat meal, mixed fruit and several coffee cakes. SIGN UP SHEETS ARE ON TABLE IN WESLEY HALL. Thank you! CHRISTIAN WELLNESS MINISTRY You have until Monday (3/11) to register for the," Legal Aspects of Aging", talk being held at St Stephen on 3/12 at 2pm. It's not too late to start "Walking to Jerusalem"! We need your help to meet the goal of walking 6,000 miles by Easter Sunday. CWM is proud to announce a new pamphlet as well as a CWM web page! Please take a pamphlet and visit our new web page! The web page is currently on the St Stephen website https://www.saintstephenofantioch.org/christian-wellness-ministry but will be available soon on all 3 church websites. ORGAN RECITAL HELPERS NEEDED: to help with serving and clean-up after refreshments for March and April. Call Eunice-395-0908. DRIVERS NEEDED: For Meals On Wheels one day a month. If you can help, call Eunice Rawson 847-395-0908. BUTTER BRAIDS ARE BACK!! Please consider ordering one of these tasty treats to support the preschool. The order form will be on the table in Wesley Hall. Please make checks payable to U.M.C.A. and write Butter Braids in the memo. The checks can be dropped in the slot in the office door. Orders are due TODAY. Payment is due at the time of order. You can pick up your order up on Thursday March 21 at 2:00-after that day they will be placed in freezer with your name on it. Thank you for supporting the preschool.
TOY DRIVE FOR CHILDREN S HOSPITAL- Ellie Savers is running a toy drive to benefit Lurie Children s Hospital. You may remember 2 years ago she was very sick and Lurie saved her life. She is now using her title of Little Miss Antioch to help other children who are currently sick. If you would like to contribute, please place new unwrapped toys, books, or coloring activities in the box in Wesley Hall by Sunday, March 24th. Thank you! - THIS WEEK- Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8 & 10:30am Worship (*Daylight Savings Time begins) 8:45-9:15am, Youth Choir meets/choir room 9:15am, Sunday School meets 9:15am, Choir meets 9:15am, Adult Discussion Group Preschool Butter Braid orders due 1pm, Knitters & Crocheters meet 1:30pm, Bible Study meets 6-9pm, Antioch Garden Club meets (*rescheduled from Mar.4) 2pm, Legal Aspects-Aging/St. Stephen/Catholic Charities/CWM 10am, Bible Study meets 12:30-2:30pm, Grief Sharing Group meets 6pm, PADS lunches 6-8pm, Caregivers meet 8am-1:30pm, St. Stephen church retreat/wesley Hall -COMING EVENTS- Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar. 24 8 & 10:30am Worship Happy St. Patrick s Day! 8:45-9:15am, Youth Choir meets/choir room 9:15am, Sunday School meets 9:15am, Choir meets 9:15am, Adult Discussion Group 11:45-1:45pm, Depression Workshop/United Protestant Church 1:30pm, Bible Study meets 8:30-10am, Backpacks prepared/church Kitchen 10am, Bible Study meets 7pm, Trustees meeting 11:30am, Golden Gems Luncheon/St. Ignatius Church 12:30-2:30pm, Grief Sharing Group meets 2pm, Wesley Afternoon Circle meets 2pm, Butter Braid order pick-up 8-11am, Elgin Dist. UMM Lenten Breakfast/Wesley Hall 8 & 10:30am Worship 8:45-9:15am, Youth Choir meets/choir room 9:15am, Sunday School meets 9:15am, Choir meets
9:15am, Adult Discussion Group Toy Drive gifts due/lurie Children s Hospital Mar. 25 1:30pm, Bible Study meets Mar. 26 No UMCA Preschool - spring break Mar. 27 10am, Bible Study meets Mar. 28 No UMCA Preschool - spring break (resumes Apr. 2) 12:30-2:30pm, Grief Sharing Group meets Mar. 29 6pm, PADS lunches Worship attendance & giving for Sunday, March 3, 2019 8:00am: 43 10:30am: 61 General Fund: $4,209.00 Capital Improvement: $478.00 Additional EFT Funds received last week: General Fund: $853.00 Capital Improvement: $88.00
Worship Leadership Today March 17 *Daylight Savings Time begins Church Openers 8:00 Heather Menzer Leta Sathoff Greeters 8:00 Vi Kluth, Dolores Randall, Karen Kuechle Alvera Morgan 10:30 Audrey VanSlochteren, Daniel & Aimee Bemis Lois Ulander Scripture Readers 8:00 Bob Raukohl Kathleen Bleyaert 10:30 Rob Weckler Joanne Rae Ushers 8:00 Dick Paddock, Jim Menzer Clint Glover, Don Skidmore 10:30 Tom Kessell, Dan Fluck, Tom Kessell, Mark Gilday, Jim Lienhardt Melody Shannon Sound Tech 8:00 Bert Kibbler Walt Cichonski 10:30 Phil Georgia Nancy Rae Card Minister 8:00 Carleen Wurster Dolores Randall 10:30 Joanne or Nancy Rae Carol Dunn Coffee Servers 8:00 Ellen Ruck, Pat Calkins Dawn & Dave Vogel 10:30 Carol Frazier, Carolyn Keller Terry King & family Nursery Supervisor 10:30 Heather Menzer, Beth Mehaffey, Ben Georgia Meghan Georgia Pastor Char Hoffmann 848 Main Street, Antioch, Illinois 60002 847.395.1259 umc.antioch@att.net umcantioch.org *** (Next deadline is March 15 th for April newsletter.)