Sunday Schedule ~ Childcare for children two years old and younger is provided in the nursery on the second floor during each of the Sunday morning worship services. ~ 6:30 am Easter Sunrise Communion Service at Carter Mountain 8:30 am Worship in the Chapel 8:40 am First Kids (3 years old through 5 th grade) - Room 308 9:45 am Worship in Sanctuary 9:45 am Most Sunday School Classes Meet (see below) 11:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary 1:30 pm Girl Scouts (308) 2:30 pm Cub Scout Den Meeting (312,313,315) Sunday School Classes On Sunday mornings, we seek to create intentional time for most of our educational programs. The groups listed below study various theological and religious topics and may use study guides, books, or DVD presentations. One thing you can count on is that regardless of the format, there will be open discussion and fellowship as people learn and grow together in their faith. 9:45 10:45 am Pre-School Room 111 Kindergarten & 1 st Grade Room 304 2 nd & 3 rd Grade Room 315 4 th & 5 th Grade Rooms 312/313 Youth Room 302 (No Sunday School on the 1 st Sunday of each month) Adult Classes Rooms 208, 308, & 310/311 11:10 am Adult Class Room 310/311 (Will not be meeting today) First UMC sends out a weekly email with upcoming church and community information. Sign up for this email at the bottom of our website: www.cvillefirstumc.org. You can also follow First UMC on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/cvillefirstumc. If you have questions about any of our ministries, please feel free to contact any member of our ministry team through the church office at (434) 296-6193, or cvillefirstumc@gmail.com. First United Methodist Church 101 E. Jefferson St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019
Welcome to worship at First United Methodist Church! We are so glad you are here! If you are a first-time guest today, it is our joy to welcome you in love with a small gift of freshly made bread - so please let us know you are here by completing an information card or speaking with an usher. POTLUCK will be May 5th at 5pm. We'll meet in the parking lot for a night of games, food, fellowship, and live music! This year's musical guest is Madison Warner! Bring your favorite dish and friends! Vacation Bible School is finally here, July 15-19! Sign up now! Youth can participate as station leader helpers or as mini leaders! Parents are more than welcome to volunteer! For more information, contact Alex Erwine by email, alexer- Answering the question, "To whom do we belong?" is a fundamentally spiritual statement about who and whose we are. Christians answer this question by placing themselves in relationship to God and Neighbor within the context of the Church (Body of Christ). At First United Methodist Church, we are open to all those who are nudged by God to belong to a community of faith so that we all can grow in our knowledge and love of God as well as our knowledge and love of each other. Theologically, church membership is not a conclusion or a destination - it is a conversation, a journey, and a covenant. We invite you to join us in conversation and come with us on the journey of faith by belonging to the First United Methodist Church family. If you are interested in belonging to FUMC, you are invited to join us for an informational luncheon in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, June 23rd following the 11am worship service. Our next New Member Sunday will be on June 30th for those who have attended one of these gatherings. Westview on the James is having an open house Sun., Apr 28, 12-4pm. They ll have lunch and some activities to try out. If you are interested in coming along, e-mail Alex! BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR SUNDAY, May 5, 9am-12:30pm in the church parking lot. Sign up at redcrossblood.org. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Melody Nichols, 434-977-8280 or melnichols@comcast.net. Other Events this Week: Church offices will be closed Monday, April 22 in Celebration of Easter. Monday (April 22) Preschool Chapel 9:15 am Bread & Blessings 12:00 pm Congregational Care 2:00 pm Safe Sanctuaries/Moved to April 29 Tuesday (April 23) Celebration Singers 6:00 pm Contemporary Band Rehearsal 7 pm Wednesday (April 24) Vesper Service 5:30 pm Fellowship Dinner 6:00 pm Thursday (April 25) Women at the Well 9:30 am Last Thursday Lunch 11:30 am PACEM Board Meeting 6:00 pm Chancel Choir 6:30 pm Friday (April 26) Women s Small Group 12:30 pm Kate Walter, currently residing in Barboursville, VA., is our featured artist in our new Gallery for the next few weeks. You will find her bio on the exhibit table. This is just a portion of her River Series, Water is Life. We are grateful for her abundance of talent and her willingness to share it with us. Last Thursday Lunch, 11:30 am, Thurs., April 25 at The Pointe in the Omni on the Downtown Mall. Come share in fellowship with the women of First UMC, friends of First and/ or friends of yours and enjoy a fresh buffet! RSVP to Joan Ashley by April 23, 540-832-6168., or ashletj@aol.com. The Church Softball Season starts May 3. The slow-pitch church softball league is made up of teams from area churches and plays games once a week on Friday evenings at McIntire Park. Open to both men and women at least 14 years of age. Contact Bill Owens, wlo3ai@cstone.net The Tassell Scholarship was established in memory of Patrick Wayne Tassell and is awarded to high school seniors who are members of First UMC and have demonstrated leadership and achievement in Boy Scouting, Scouting BSA, Girl Scouting or Camp Fire. Scholarship awards, between $1,000 and $2,000, are paid directly to the institution that the awardee will be attending in the coming academic year. Application forms are available from Kathy Berkeley in the church office, or by contacting Hu Shaffer, Scouting Coordinator, at huberts@aol.com. Applications must be returned to the church office by May 15.
Join us for an overnight retreat for Young Adults and Families with young children. This retreat is open to any young adult over the age of 18 and to parents with elementary aged children. We re intentionally trying to cast a wide net to provide fellowship, worship, and ministry opportunities for congregants and members who have young children and/or are young adults. This overnight retreat will be at Camp Overlook (about 1 hour from Charlottesville) and run from around 4pm on Friday, May 10 through 2pm on Saturday, May 11. There are no anticipated costs for retreat participants and meals (dinner, breakfast, and lunch) will be provided. We are encouraging those with children to bring them! There are plenty of rooms available for families, lots of spaces for small kids to play (inside and out) - and Lara Upton, along with the Nurture Ministry Team, has already started to plan and discuss providing childcare assistance at camp! The goals of this retreat are to provide a time of fellowship, worship, and ministry engagement for Young Adults and Families with young children. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Phil Woodson, philwoodson.fumc@gmail.com. Or, to sign up, go to cvillefirstumc.org/belong/retreat. Roof Repair Update The roof was installed in 1985-1986. (33 years normal life is 20 to 25 years) It has been leaking the last year. Trustees approved a budget of $30,000.00 to replace the roof and the ductwork for the rooftop HVAC unit on the roof. The duct was leaking air from our sleepover guests standing/jumping on the duct and unit. Contracts have been approved for $28,210.00 to do both. In Memory of: Given by: My parents, Dot & Ed Turner Barbara Turner My husband, Calvin Moyer Eileen Moyer Our dear friend, Shirley Ann Howe Matthew & Brittney At Lee My parents, Mike & Mary Carroll Theresa Carroll & Overton McGehee My Dad, Henry McGehee Overton McGehee & Theresa Carroll My grandparents, A.T. & Lucille Dulaney Crystal Dulaney Thomas Joseph C. Sgarlat Sara Sgarlat Pat Horton Loved Ones Elva & Bill Slider Linda Nelson and family Lehman Nelson Linda Nelson and family Avelino Lumanlan Lyn Wrigley My father, Allan Graham Lisa Hanrahan My mother-in-law, Mabelle Hanrahan Lisa Hanrahan Bill Reusing Lisa Hanrahan My brother, David Lyndsay, Larry, Katy & Harry My parents, Iris & Keir Shepherd Lyndsay, Larry, Katy & Harry In Honor of: Given by: When the roofer removed the old rubber roof, they found a 3/8 layer of concrete over the previous paper & tar roof. The thin coat of concrete was saturated with water since the rubber roof had been leaking. It was decided to remove the layer of concrete (It would be impossible to dry the concrete in a reasonable amount of time) and glue the new insulation to the old roof. The new rubber was glued to the new insulation. That additional step will cost some extra time and cost to the original contract. We have taken core samples of the roof under the concrete pavers on the porch and found the same wet layer of concrete there. We are waiting on the proposal to replace those sections of roof and will need to get that done before we have leaks in those ceilings. The pictures show the concrete layer and the old tar roof. Eileen Moyer Michaele Alcaro Rev. Gary Heaton Rev. Phil Woodson My First UMC Church Family Ellen Elliott My daughter, Martha Spano Kim Histand Barbara Turner Barbara Turner Sara Sgarlat Priscilla & Russ Sprague Priscilla & Russ Sprague Daphne & John Elliott Joy Boatwright Her family
Prelude Greeting 8:30 Service April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday The Stone is Rolled Away (Celebration Singers) Rev. Gary Heaton *Opening Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today #302 vs 1-4 (UMH) *Call to Worship Leader: The stone is rolled away; the tomb is empty! People: The day is breaking; the light shines in the darkness. Leader: Christ is victorious over the grave and he lives from everlasting to everlasting. People: We, too, would live with Christ unto life eternal. All: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Congregational Singing Up from the Grave He Arose #322 (UMH) Proclamation Welcome & Congregational Concerns Scripture Lesson & Witness I Corinthians 15:1-6 Rev. Heaton Jim Campbell Anthem What A Great Morning! Mehrens Congregational Prayer of Confession and Pardon All: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen Leader: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that Proves God s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. All: Glory to God. Amen. Offering *Response *Doxology Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow #94 (UMH) Sermon Love Brings Life Rev. Heaton Luke 24:1-12 The Lord s Prayer Invitation to Holy Communion Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord s Supper Response *Closing Hymn The Power of the Cross (projected) *Benediction *Response The Lord Bless and Keep You ** #2280 (TFWS) *Postlude *All who are able, please stand. ** The Faith We Sing Greeters & Ushers: E.N. Garnett, Joe Brown Celebration Singers: Carolyn McGee Acolyte: Luke Davidson Piano: Kevin White Communion Assistants: E.N. Garnett, Joe Brown Financial Stewards: Beryl Wilkes, Julie Coiner, Jean Moffat
Gathering Music Greeting Order of Worship April 21, 2019 9:45 am RAIN DOWN CCLI #1853937 1998 Jaime Cortez, OCP Publications Words & Music by Jaime Cortez, Arr. By John Carter! *Passing of the Peace *Opening Song of Praise Children s Message Concerns & Announcements Witness & Scripture Lesson Offering of Tithes & Gifts Prayers of the People Sermon The Lord s Prayer Holy Communion *Closing Song *Benediction! * As you are able, please stand!
11:00 Service April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday Prelude Marshall String Trio Introit Rain Down Cortez/Carter Greeting & Passing the Peace Christ is Risen...Christ is Risen Indeed Opening Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today #302 (UMH) *Call to Worship Leader: The stone is rolled away; the tomb is empty! People: The day is breaking; the light shines in the darkness. Leader: Christ is victorious over the grave and he lives from everlasting to everlasting. People: We, too, would live with Christ unto life eternal. All: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! *Hymn of Praise Up From the Grave He Arose #322 (UMH) Proclamation Welcome & Congregational Concerns Rev. Heaton Scripture Lesson & Witness I Corinthians 15:1-6 Jim Campbell Anthem Alleluia Causey Congregational Prayer of Confession and Pardon All: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen Leader: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that Proves God s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. All: Glory to God. Amen. * All who are able, please stand. Offering I Know My Redeemer Liveth G.F. Handel Rachel Mink soloist Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 (UMH) *Doxology Sermon Love Brings Life Rev. Heaton Luke 24:1-12 The Lord s Prayer Invitation to Holy Communion Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. The Great Thanksgiving The Lord s Supper Response *Closing Hymn Hallelujah Chorus (projected) G.F. Handel *Benediction *Response Amen (Persichetti) #900 (UMH) *Postlude Marche Royale Lully Marshall String Trio Greeters & Ushers: Michael DeVore, Becky Pence, Martha Garland, Regina Rechkemmer Acolytes: Nathan DeVore, Miriam DeVore, Hannah DeVore Chancel Choir Director & Organist: Kevin White Financial Stewards: Beryl Wilkes, Julie Coiner, Jean Moffat Our special thanks and heartfelt appreciation to The Marshall String Trio.