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 24, 2019 Third 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 Jane Roxbury (9:00) David Huff (10:30) Opening Prayer Jane (9:00) David (10:30) Choral Call to Worship Projected Come and Go with Me The Light of Christ Enters (10:30) Penny Coquemont Annie Houts Call to Worship Jane (9:00) David (10:30) One: Come into the sanctuary -- look around. All: Behold the beauty and splendor of God s people. One: All of us rich, poor, employed, unemployed, those desperately hanging on. All: Behold the beauty and splendor of God s people. One: We believe God s steadfast love is better than life, so let our lips praise God as long as we live. All: Behold the beauty and splendor of God s people. One: We often doubt God s love. We often doubt that God will really provide when it matters. All: Behold the beauty and splendor of God s people.
One: But this is what matters today: All: Come all who are thirsty, come to the Living Waters, come and drink. One: All of us rich, poor, employed, unemployed, those desperately hanging on. All: So with faith that is both bold and timid let us worship God! Hallelujah, Amen. Hymn of Praise Hymnal No. 417 O For a Heart to Praise My God (Women v 3; men v 4) Passing the Peace Pastor Dennis Shaw Children s Message (10:30) Mike Montoya Dismissal of Children (10:30) Hymnal No. 611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (verse 1) Blessings and Concerns Pastor Dennis Please pray for: Trina Roundy s brother Sean (prayers for God s healing and grace) The Waghorn family (storms in Africa) Sandi Locke s cousin Carol Jones (cancer surgery) Rick Thorum (persistent sickness) All those whose names were circulated through the prayer chain Community Invocation Jane (9:00) David (10:30) Spirit of promise, Spirit of unity, we thank you that you are also the Spirit of renewal. Renew in the whole Church that passionate desire for the coming of your kingdom which will unite all Christians in one mission to the world. May we all grow up together into him who is our head, the Savior of the world. Amen. Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer Pastor Dennis Anthem (9:00) Climbin up the Mountain Children's Choir spiritual/arr. Mark Patterson 2
Anthem (10:30) Chancel Choir I Will Arise Joseph Hart/Southern folk mel./arr. Ruth Elaine Schram Ministry Moment Endowments and Investments Tim Strickland Offertory (9:00) Sanctuary Singers Jesus, You Are the New Day Daniel Charles Damon Offertory (10:30) Climbin up the Mountain Children's Choir spiritual/arr. Mark Patterson Doxology Hymnal No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Bob Scarborough (9:00) Roy Trawick (10:30) Scripture Reading Pastor Dennis Luke 13:1-9, p. 76 in the New Testament of the Pew Bible Sung Response Hymnal No. 393 Spirit of the Living God 1 The Message Urgency, Yes Anxiety, No 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" [W&S 3168 - see bulletin p. 4]; "Kyrie" TFWS 2275; "Jesus, Remember Me" UMH 488 Hymn of Dedication Hymnal No. 438 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord 3
Benediction Pastor Dennis Sung Benediction Hymnal No. 665 Go Now in Peace Tolling of the Bell Marilyn White (9:00) Isabel Milner (10:30) Going Forth Prelude on DUKE STREET John Hatton (1793)/arr. Robert J. Powell Call to worship (Inspired by Psalm 63 and Isaiah 55:1-5) Drawn from a Call to Worship on the United Church of Christ s Worship Ways Archive. http://www.ucc.org/ 2Words and Music by Barbara Hamm, 2008 Barbara Hamm. All rights reserved. Reprinted under ONE LICENSE #729337-A 4
Serving in Worship Today Pastor... Pastor Dennis Shaw Music Director... Roberta Shimensky Accompanist... Katie Houts Chancel Flowers are provided today by: Rich & Pam Dropek in celebration of Marge s 97th birthday Flowers are ordered from Sky Floral 801-904-3750 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. Music News All music ensembles are gearing up for a fabulous and blessed Easter celebration! If you would like to experience the joy and inspiration of being part of making music, now is the time to start. There is a place for everyone of any age, and all are welcome. Contact Roberta Shimensky (801.571.5777 x3 or <music@hilltopumchurch.org> for information. All Church Workday Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th and come join the Trustees in cleaning up the grounds for spring. Many hands make light work. Please plan on helping. 5
Sunday Coffee Fellowship Date Host Group Families Today Team Garrison A-D March 31 Team Goodart E-H 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! Jobs Low-Skill and High Benefits The Semi-Annual Consignment Sale is coming up April 11-12-13. Help is needed in all areas. We especially need more volunteers on Thursday morning and Thursday night. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall today or call Connee at 801-942-7675. Also, let family and friends know about the sale. Flyers are 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. UMW Celebrating 150 th Birthday On Saturday, March 23, the United Methodist Women around the world celebrated their 150th birthday! UMW is the largest Christian women s organization in the world. The purpose of UMW: United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. 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. 6
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. 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. Family Camp August 2-4 at Pinecliff Camp. 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. 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. Carry the Light of Christ in Worship Acolytes serve God and Hilltop by bringing the light of Jesus into worship (lighting the candles on the communion table) and taking this light out of the sanctuary (and symbolically, into the world) at the end of the service. If your child is in 3rd grade or older and might be interested in serving as an acolyte, please contact Jen Strickland (cyministries@hilltopumchurch.org), Mary Jean Davison, Shirley Primeau or the church office. 7
This Week s Calendar Highlights Sunday, March 24 Worship... 9:00 am Sunday School... 9:00 am Confirmation Class... 9:00 am Worship... 10:30 am Joyful Ringers Rehearsal... 3:30 pm Youth Group & UEUMYs... 4:30 pm Monday, March 25 Hallelujah Bells Rehearsal... 6:30 pm Cub Scouts... 7:00 pm Monday School... 7:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal... 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 26 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 27 United Methodist Men s Breakfast... 8:00 am Women s Bible Study... 9:30 am Lenten Soup & Study... 12:15 pm Girl Scout Troop 2547... 5:00 pm Girl Scouts Troop 1756... 5:45 pm Girl Scout Troop 363... 6:00 pm Church Council... 7:00 pm Boy Scouts... 7:30 pm Thursday, March 28 Silver Songbirds Rehearsal... 10:00 am Hilltop Children s Choir... 6:15 pm Grapevine AA Group... 7:00 pm Chancel Choir/Sanctuary Singers Rehearsal... 7:30 pm Friday, March 29 Voice Class... 7:30 pm Saturday, March 30 Utah Sub-District Meeting... 8:00 am Carillon Belles... 9:30 am Organ Rehearsal... 12:00 pm 8