CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH..making the love of Christ available 5 Main Street Yorkana, PA 17406 March 29, 2015 Welcome to Christ Church We are glad that God led you to CUMC to worship today! Our mission is To provide meaningful worship, Bible teaching, evangelistic outreach, and Christian fellowship. For these ministries to take place, the people who are Christ Church must have servant hearts, striving to do God s will and not our own. May God bless you, speak to you, and work out His purpose in your life. Prayer Requests: We believe in the power of prayer. If you would like to have a prayer concern lifted up during worship, please complete a Prayer Request on the Connection Card found in the bulletin and place in the offering plate. Your request will be printed in the bulletin the following week. Sunday School Christ Church offers classes for all ages beginning at 9:00 A.M. Our greeters will gladly inform and direct you to the class that suits your needs. Nursery Care Provided Nursery: (infants through age 5) Well supervised nursery care with volunteer helpers is provided during the 10:30 a.m. Worship hour. Please ask for directions to the appropriate room(s). The Welcome Table Located to the rear of the sanctuary and in the courtyard. The information table is the area where we offer sign up sheets for events in the church and local community, visitor information and a suggestion box. Website www.cumcy.org Our website has a new look! Check it out for upcoming events, ministries of our church, contact information, and much more! FaceBook Page We have a facebook page! Search Christ United Methodist Church Yorkana and like us! Stay in touch with what s happening, inspirational messages, and more. 2
BELL RINGING CALLING US TO WORSHIP PRELUDE CELEBRATION IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 10:30a.m. Sanctuary WELCOME AND PARISH OPPORTUNITIES CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Give thanks to God, whose steadfast love endures forever. Give praise to the one who comes in God s name. We wave our palms in praise and celebration. This is the day that our God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad. Hosanna! *HYMN #278 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna GOD S PEOPLE AT PRAYER THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS THE MORNING PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER (pg. 895 in hymnal; in unison) THE GIVING OF OUR GIFTS *OFFERING SONG (pg. 95 on screen) THE CANTATA God For Us THE BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *If able, please stand
CELEBRATION IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 10:30a.m. Sanctuary GOD GOD for US US created by Don Moen - Jack Hayford - Tom Fettke Camp Kirkland - Randy Vader - Jay Rouse THINK ABOUT HIS LOVE Solo - Don Ilyes BLESS HIS MIGHTY NAME WORSHIP THE ALMIGHTY GOD Holy, Holy, Holy Trio - Kate Berkebile, Lisa Swope, Randy Smith I Worship You Almighty God Solo - Lisa Swope King of Kings, Lord of Lords OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD Awesome God - Shout to the Lord Solo - Randy Smith Praise Team Trio - Kate Berkebile, Lisa Swope, Randy Smith GOD IS GOOD God Is Good All The Time Solo - Ken Rowland Celebrate The Lord of Love with Praise Team Trio CROWN HIM Crown Him With Many Crowns Death Could Not Hold Him Lift Up Your Voices HALLELUJAH! WHAT A SAVIOR Our Great Savior - Hallelujah to the Lamb Narration by Bob Deatherage
THIS WEEK S MEETINGS & EVENTS DATE TIME WHO? / WHAT? WHERE? TODAY 8:00 a.m. 10:30a.m. 10:30a.m. NO 8AM WORSHIP SERVICE Easter Cantata NO CONTEMPORARY SERVICE Sanctuary TODAY 5:00p.m. Mission Team Meeting Social Hall THURSDAY 7:00p.m. Maundy Thursday Service CUMC FRIDAY 7:00p.m. Good Friday Service Pleasant Grove UMC FRIDAY 9:00p.m. Youth Sleepover Youth Dept. SATURDAY 10:00a.m. Easter Egg Hunt CUMC UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS: April 5th All Worship Services Easter Sunday Communion CUMC April 6th 7:00p.m. Preschool Committee Meeting Social Hall April 12th 9:00a.m. Ministry Fair Social Hall Courtyard April 14th 6:00p.m. 7:00p.m. Connection Team Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Courtyard April 14th 7:00p.m. UMW Social Hall April 15th 9:30a.m. Staff Meeting Social Hall April 17th 4:00-7:00p.m. Roast Beef Dinner*** RSVP ONLY! April 19th 10:30a.m. NO 8am Service Youth Sunday Combined Worship Social Hall Social Hall April 20th 7:00p.m. Trustee Committee Meeting Social Hall *** = sign up sheet at Welcome Table for this event TBA = to be announced; CUMC = Christ United Methodist Church; UMW = United Methodist Women; NA=Not Applicable 5
Sunday, March 29, 2015 Announcements This April 2 - Alex Lehman 4 - Brenda Heindel 4 - Jillian Raab Birthdays This 29 - Brian & Danielle Miller (2003) April 3 - Brad & Bertie Rohrbaugh (1971) Anniversaries March Missions we support thru our Faith Promise Fund Please pray for and support: Mission Central Teen Challenge International Faith Promise February Distributions: Gideon International - $450 CHURCH WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION REPORT 3/22/15 General Offering $2875.00 Loose Plate Offering $262.00; Youth Dept. $10.00 Flowers - $.00; Bulletins - $.00; Next Step Campaign - $1814.00; Bible Study Books - $10.00 TOTAL DEPOSIT*: $4971.00 Faith Promise Electronic Giving - $95.00 $30 (3/22) *These calculations are from the counter s report for each Sunday. They are a simple snapshot of weekly contributions but are not intended to replace our Treasurer Reports on Quickbooks. Needed Each Week: General $6700 (to fund the ministries at Christ Church and to fund budgeted Capital Assets) Debt Retirement $2990 (to pay off loan, to fund the Sanctuary Roof replacement and projected reserves) 6
Serving as: March 29th April 5th April 12th ACOLYTE: Ellie Lippy Jake Crumling GREETERS: Rick & Deb Althoff Mike & Wanda Boone BELL RINGER: Max Crumling Max Crumling LAY LEADER: Jon Raab Tricia Henise Jake Crumling Tom & Donna Beck Addisyn Hess Tricia Henise COFFEE MATES: Sheryl Flinchbaugh Alice Staats Nadine Barrett Donna Beck Nadine Barrett Donna Beck CHILDCARE: WalkAround Dan & Amanda Kling HAPPY EASTER NO CHILDCARE USHERS: Danielle Miller Kim Saylor Kevin & Alice Staats TBD Staats Family TBD Greeters: Phyllis Miller 755-6246 Childcare: Danielle Miller 487-4391 Ushers: Mike Boone 757-7247 All other serving groups call the Church Office: 757-3998 If you are unable to serve your week please call the coordinator. Dear Friends of CUMC, I want to thank you for your cards, calls and visits during Raymond s hospitalization and death on Feb 23rd. You are a very loving church. God bless you all, Carol Elfner 7
EASTER FLOWER ORDERS DUE TODAY March 29th! Please see order forms on the Welcome Table if you would like to have either Lilies or Tulips placed on the altar in memory or honor of someone on Easter Sunday. God & You God is always there, even if we do not know it at the time Mt. Asbury Retreat Center Angie Nett will also discuss what God gives us and how he brings us to him. Please prayerfully considering attending this year and bring a guest! Reservation forms are located in the back of both services, and must be turned in by Sunday, April 5th If you have any questions, please call Wanda Boone 757-7247 8
Mt. Pisgah Trinity UMC 7:00a.m. April 5th RSVP by TODAY! Sunday, March 29th at the Welcome Tables SUB & PRETZEL SALE TO BENEFIT FOOD PANTRY RED LION AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES Orders Due April 5th at sign up sheets on Welcome Tables Delivery to church on April 15th Any questions, please call Pauline Huntsman 244-6385 River s Edge Community Services & East Prospect Lion s Club Collecting items for Elementary School Children in our area New or Slightly Used Books New Underwear New Socks New or Gently Used Sweatpants & Belts Small and Large size pump gel hand sanitizers Collecting until Sunday April 26th See Designated Boxes Any questions, please contact Trish Henise 9
DATE LOCATION April 2nd 7:00p.m. Christ UMC Yorkana Speaker: Pastor Allen Schwartz April 3rd 7:00p.m. Pleasant Grove UMC, New Bridgeville Speaker: Pastor Paul Frank April 4th 10:00a.m. Easter Egg Hunt Ages 12 and Under 7a.m. Sunrise Service & Breakfast 8:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. Worship Mt. Pisgah Trinity Church A sign up sheet for breakfast is located on the Welcome Table for all interested individuals. Christ UM Church Christ is Risen! Celebrate and Worship 10
Help us get ready: Candy to fill the eggs (put in Tiff Jansen s mailbox in the office) Adults to help (sign up sheet on the Youth bulletin board) If so, we will be collecting new or gently used shoes for Mission Central. The shoes will be donated to businesses around the world. All types of footwear will be collected as long as they are a complete pair and the soles still have life in them. We will collect them in the designated boxes until May 31st So gather up those shoes! The Mission Committee 11
Sunday, April 12th 9am As we continue to explore What On Earth Are You Here For? and discover that we are shaped to serve God, this is your chance to put that into action! You will have a chance to browse through each ministry s booth and sign up for what interests you! Each ministry will highlight what they offer and be available for questions. This will be a fun event and you might even find treats to savor as you browse! Any questions, see or call any member of the Finance Committee. 12