Christ United Methodist Church 10:45 A.M. Worship Service Second Sunday in Lent February 21, 2016 Singin the Spirituals As we journey through the season of Lent, we enter a time of self-examination and repentance, a time of preparation for the transforming power of Easter. Our Scripture readings today remind us of the enduring faithfulness of God. If only our faith were strong enough to trust God every moment! Through the Scriptures, we discover that God stays with us even in our doubt. Be inspired by these striking images of comfort: the Lord protects me (Psalm 27); Jesus seeks to gather us under his wings (Luke 13). Through the coming of Jesus Christ, we know firsthand the power of God s kept promises! Laura Jaquith Bartlett PRELUDE Spiritual Suite Charles Callahan WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor INVITATION TO WORSHIP Please write your name on the registration pad and pass it to your neighbor. If you have any prayer concerns you would like to have mentioned this morning, use a blue card and hand it to an usher during the first hymn. *OPENING PRAISE Woke Up Dis Mornin (#146 SOZ) v. 1, 2, 5 Glory, Glory, Hallelujah (#98 SOZ) v. 1, 2, 3 *OPENING PRAYER Ushers will collect the blue prayer request cards with your prayer concerns. SINGIN THE SPIRITUALS Dr. J Dr. J CHILDREN S TIME Rock-a My Soul Pastor Stephanie MUSIC MEDITATION If Thou Suffer God to Guide Thee Kevin McChesney Chancel Bell Choir Every Time I Feel The Spirit (#404 UMH) I m Gonna Sing When The Spirit Says Sing (#333 UMH) v. 1, 2, 4 OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 27:1-6, 11-14 (Pew Bible P. 503) Liturgist I ve Been Buked (#143 SOZ)
Soon-a Will Be Done (solo voice) GOSPEL LESSON Luke 13:31-35 (Pew Bible P. 76) Liturgist MUSIC MEDITATION This Lonesome Valley Don Besig Chancel Vocal Choir, Soloist Cindy Magda PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER INVITATION AND OFFERING Liturgist (Children Pre-K - 5 th grades are welcome to choir practice; rehearsal rooms are on the 3 rd floor.) OFFERTORY Peace Like a River Charles Callahan *DOXOLOGY No. 95 (UMH) Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him, all creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION PART II THE FORM O What A Beautiful City (#169 SOZ) Roll, Jordan, Roll (#117 SOZ - has flatted 7 th ) Certainly, Lord (#161 SOZ) Ain t Dat Good News! (#114 SOZ) v. 1, 3, 5 Deep River (#115 SOZ) PART III THE FUNCTION Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho (#96 SOZ) I ve Got a Robe (#82 SOZ) v. 1, 4 (sung tutti) Liturgist
Steal Away (#134 SOZ) v. 1, 2, 4 Didn t My Lord Deliver Daniel? (#106 SOZ) v. 1, 4 EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 3:17-4:1 (Pew Bible P. 198) Liturgist You d Better Min (#125 SOZ) v. 1, 3 INVITATION PRAYER HYMN, UMH #402 v. 1, 4 PART IV EPILOGUE Lord I Want To Be A Christian Pastor *HYMN, UMH #251 v. 1, 3 Go, Tell It on the Mountain *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING *BENEDICTION *SUNG RESPONSE, TFWS #2072 Amen, Amen *POSTLUDE Siyahamba Mark Sedio Feel free to remain in your seat and listen to the postlude. * Please stand if you are able. Don t fret if you are not. ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY West and North Door Greeters, Nancy and Bill Prueter Welcome Center Greeters, Carol and Frank Woolf Sanctuary Greeters, Ellen Sol Liturgist, Pat Helsel Acolytes, Brianna Starkey and Sarah Smith Ushers, Team # 3, Linda Montgomery, Captain ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CALENDAR OF WHAT S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCH. Lenten Lunches at First Baptist Church, 1659 West State St. from 12 noon to 1 pm. Starts Feb. 15 th. These lunches run through the 6 weeks of Lent. Good Samaritan collection will be taken today. Lenten Study will be on FORGIVE US: Confessions of a Compromised Faith. Study will be led by Rev. Stephanie Lee and Susan Haddox. UMW s Basement Sale is coming soon. The basement sale is May 13 th & 14 th so start saving your items.
United Methodist Women will be collecting paper products for the Alliance Domestic Violence Center for the month of February. This includes toilet paper, Kleenex and paper towels. There will be a box in the lounge during the month of February. UWM Soup: We have extra vegetable or vegetable beef soup leftover. Please let Pat Helsel or Dolores in the church office if you would like to buy some of the soup. The May Smyth circle meeting was cancelled due bad weather last Tuesday. They will be meeting this Tuesday, Feb., 23 rd at Ellen Sol s. A Big Thank You to the Staff Parish Relations Committee for the wonderful luncheon, the certificate and gift. We would also like to thank everyone who gave us Valentines last Sunday. Thank you the Staff The March-April issue of The Upper Room are now available. Cost is $1.00 each. Upcoming Events: One Great Hour of Sharing offering on March 6 th. A CALENDAR OF WHAT S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCH TODAY: February 21 st 2 nd Sunday in Lent 9:30 A.M. Church School Classes 10:45 A.M. Worship Service in the Sanctuary 11:10 A.M. Cherub and Wesley Choir 12:00 P.M. Staff Recognition Luncheon 5:00 P.M. Youth Choirs 6:00 P.M. UMYF Snack Supper 6:30 P.M. United Methodist Youth Fellowship 6:30 P.M. Lenten Study in Dussel Room Monday 7:00 P.M. Den Meeting 7:00 P.M. UMM Executive Meeting Tuesday 12:00 P.M. Prayer Time in the Chapel 5:30 P.M. Community Dinner 6:30 P.M. Trustees Meeting Wednesday 4:00 P.M. Music Staff Meeting 5:30 P.M. Halleluia Bell Choir 6:30 P.M. Chancel Bell Choir 7:30 P.M. Chancel Vocal Choir NEXT SUNDAY: February 28th Sunday in Lent 9:30 A.M. Church School Classes 10:45 A.M. Worship Service in the Sanctuary 11:15 A.M. Cherub and Wesley Choirs 5:00 P.M. CRC Visitations 5:00 P.M. Youth Choirs 6:00 P.M. UMYF Snack Supper 6:30 P.M. United Methodist Youth Fellowship 6:30 P.M. Lenten Study in Dussel Room
Visitation Member: Prayer Requests: FOR YOUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Alice & Molly Dumm, 800 S. 15 th Street Apt 1034, Sebring,OH Judy Kingan, Gary Lawrence, Craig Coleman, Lucile Smith, Phillip Hilton, Denise Lawson, Marie Brown, David Springer, Carol Topping, Meghan Stahl, Linda Krepps, Nancy Vicars, father of Sadie Maines, Harold Hall, Jane Hirst, Renee Young, Carroll Wheatley Jr, Anne Conrad, Jan Stoll, Kathy Dykshoorn, Dr. Ray Brunner, Russ McCullough, Gary Mikes, Shirley Carberry, Al Dever, Matilda Torres, Kim Morrow. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20) and to serve God by sharing compassion, hope, and love Our Church Staff The Reverend Stephanie Lee, Pastor Rev. L. Chris Martin, Visitation Pastor Dr. Jo Ann Patterson, Minister of Christian Education Dolores Lawrence, Administrative Secretary Lanny Hisey, Minister of Music Laureate Julie Greiner, Financial Secretary Lynn Goldrick, Custodian Carolyn Wallace, Organist Lewis Shields, Director of Music, Chancel Choir, Hand Bell Choirs Christian Shields, Director of Asbury and Wesley Choirs Kim Handy, Director of Cherub Choir Mike and Jamie Greiner, UMYF Co-Leaders FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY Please fill in the appropriate information on the pew pad, pass it to your right, and return to the left. Pass to an usher the blue Prayer Request card from the envelope rack in front of you. Meet Someone New Each Sunday. We re all glad that you are here. Wheelchairs and an elevator are located at the West (side) door for assistance to the disabled. CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 470 East Broadway Street, Alliance, Ohio 44601-2698 The Reverend Stephanie Lee, Pastor Church 330-823-7136 Prayer Chain 330-821-9744 www.cumcalliance.org church@cumcalliance.org