1 WELCOME AND GREETING CHIMES OF THE TRINITY VOLUNTARY Rejoice, O My Spirit J. S. Bach/Charles Eans Central Brass CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN 280 All Glory, Laud, and Honor ST SHEODULPH PROCESSION OF THE PALMS Serving Our Community for 180 Years Palm/Passion Sunday March 25, 2018 8:45 and 10:55 a.m. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Modern Affirmation Let us affirm our faith. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love: whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man: the gift of the Father s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. (Cont. on pg. 2)
2 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Cont d.) We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives: whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love, as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal, 70) CHILDREN S MOMENT All children leaving the Sanctuary must have a stick on name tag. The name tag table is located outside the Sanctuary by the Chapel. Childcare is available during worship for children from birth through age 5 (preschoolers). Following Children s Moment, children 2nd grade and under are invited to be part of Children s Church. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders will be in the Chapel. Ages 3 5 preschoolers will be in Room 104. RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (Saturdays @ Six) (8:45) Graham Jarvis Jay and Lynn King Isaac and Rebecca Rankin 250 Mallon Dr. 67 White Ash Drive 500 Christ School Rd. New Caswell, TN 37825 Asheville, NC 28803 Arden, NC 28704 (10:55) Darrell Carmichael Dave and Donna Nave 100 Cheerio Lane, Apt. B 51 Lawrence Place Asheville, NC 28803 Asheville, NC 28801 FIRST SCRIPTURE Mark 11:1 10 Pew Bible, NT p. 57 8 (LP) p. 44 5 (SP) The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Sanctus from Requiem Gabriel Fauré Chancel Choir, Central Brass, organ PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER (Hymnal, 895) Prayer request forms are available in the pew rack. You are invited to write your requests and place them in the offering plate. Mark any private requests as confidential and they will be known only to the pastors.
3 OFFERTORY Christ lag in Todesbanden J.S. Bach/Charles Eans (Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death) Central Brass *DOXOLOGY Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow (Hymnal, 95) Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad at this time. SECOND SCRIPTURE Mark 15:33 37 Pew Bible, NT p. 66 (LP) p. 51 (SP) The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. HYMN 292 What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE SERMON Why Have You Forsaken Me? Dr. Rob Blackburn Rev. Luke Lingle THE DRAPING OF THE CROSS O Sacred Head Now Wounded PASSION CHORALE Carl Wilcox, Flugelhorn BENEDICTION RESPONSE *CHIMES OF THE TRINITY VOLUNTARY Herzliebster Jesu Johaness Brahms Central Brass: Richard Provine, director; Ed Towson, John Scroggs: trumpet; Dawn Baker, Laura Provine: horn; Frank Towson, Sherrill Barber: trombone; Carl Wilcox: tuba *Please stand, if you are able We welcome all Visitors and Newcomers to our service today. Please sign the Fellowship Pad with your name, address, phone, and email so we can welcome you to Central. The Nursery is available in Room 104. Hearing assistance devices are available at the ushers desk in the back of the Sanctuary. The flowers in the Chancel today are given by Ed and Donna Broadwell in honor of their 24th wedding anniversary.
March Volunteers Greeters: 8:45 am: Dick Burdette, Eddie and Betty Dalton, Charlie, Nancy, and Janet David, Bob and Bunny Daniels, Jeff and Jami Davis, Willie Greene, Art and Michelle Klein 10:55 am: Jan Gelder, Jeff and Jill Dudley, Gene and Martha Johnson, Van and Beth Gerrald, Karen Perry, Barbara Mayer, John and Dianna Pierce, Matt and Amy Ostwalt Ushers: 8:45 am: Dave Couch, Captain; Patty Couch, Pete Parker, Brad and Lily Everette 10:55 am: Jean McGuire, Captain; Joe McGuire, John and Judy Scroggs, Jim Simmons, Jack Hobbs, Fielding and Christine Lowe Acolytes: Lily Everette, Halle Eddings, Cooper Nelson, Laine Lingle, Samuel and Sarah Pruitt, Susannah and Sophia Owen, Drew Hykin, Betsy Van Cleve, Kessie Ragland, Abby Russ, Kiersten Provine, Campbell Abernathy Library: Altar Guild: Marsha Wright, Trudi Peters, Logan Merritt Carol Anne Freeman and Elaine Parker, Co chairs; Mary Margaret Ingle, Kim Everette, Gail Rogers, June McCracken, Elizabeth Devereaux, Leonard and Irene Slaughter, Howard and Nancy Powell Video: 8:45 am: Chris Hykin, Steve Holland, Jeff Davis 10:55 am: Dan Baechtold, Chris Bainbridge, Josh Robinson Sound: 8:45 am: Peter Phelps, Ross Robinson 10:55 am: Mark Burton, Jeff Joyce 4 Suggested Daily Bible Readings Mark 11:1 11; Isaiah 50:4 9a; Psalm 31:9 16; Philippians 2;5 11; Mark 14:1 15; 47 Pastors: Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn Rev. Lynnette Sills Director of Music: Organist: Dir. of Leadership: Liturgist: Edward Schneider Corey Powell Rev. Luke Lingle Rev. Lisa Rettew Central United Methodist Church, Inc. 27 Church Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (828) 253 3316 FAX: (828) 254 8796 Website: www.centralumc.org
5 FAITH OPPORTUNITIES Today is the last day to order a set of Rob s sermons for Easter. The set is titled "We are Easter People" and will make a great gift. These sermons come in a 7 CD set and are Rob's favorite, hand picked sermons. The CD sets will be ready for pick up on Easter Sunday, April 1. Cost of the set is $20 and all proceeds go to projects designated by the 180th Anniversary Committee. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff Joyce at 828 691 1197 or jeffbjoyce7@gmail.com. To continue one of Central s long standing traditions, please bring fresh flowers on Easter Sunday and place them on the cross before either of our morning worship services. The NEST will be dining out at Pack s Tavern on March 27. Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. It s not too late to RSVP to Cyndy Douglas at cyndy.douglas1@gmail.com or by calling 214 284 6490 if you would like to join us. Poverty Simulation Experience Invitation Here is your opportunity to better understand the struggles low income families face daily to support themselves and their children in Asheville with limited funds and resources. A poverty simulation experience is scheduled for Central members, youth and other Methodist Churches in Asheville to participate as a family living in poverty trying to access help through local social service agencies to sustain their family. The event is at Trinity United Methodist Church May 19,2018 from 1:00 4:00 pm. Please register online to reserve your free place http:// blueridgedistrictumc.org/povertysimulation. Questions? Contact Karen Ballard at jayhawk44ktb@gmail.com 828 777 7526 Wesley Heritage Tour November 1 9, 2018. In November, you can join Rob, Michael, and Matthew Blackburn as they lead a study tour of some of the most time honored sites of Methodist and English history. The trip includes places such as York, Epworth, Oxford, the Cotswold's, Stonehenge, Bath and London. More information will soon be available. If you have any questions or interest in being included on this tour, please contact Rob at 828 989 9661 or Jan at 253 3316, or email jgriffin@centralumc.org.
6 FAITH OPPORTUNITIES (Cont.) During the month of April, the youth are having a fundraiser called the Wall of Money. It s really simple! There will be envelopes numbered 1 100 hanging in the most trafficked areas of CUMC. You choose what number envelope you d like which corresponds to the amount you give. If you choose #58 that means you give $58. If all envelopes are taken, we ll raise $5,000 to help fund our summer programming (Mission Trip, Wilderness Trail, etc.) Please join us as we seek to raise money for transformative experiences with Christ and the community that our teenagers will have during the summer! We are looking for someone to work the reception desk on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons each week. If you would be interested in working one or all of these days, please contact Jan Griffin at jgriffin@centralumc.org or at 828 253 3316. During this interim period, Congregational Care will be covered by an on call schedule. If you have a pastoral care need or know of someone who needs our attention, please call the Pastoral Care Phone Number, 828 989 9660, and leave a message. If you choose to send a text, please be sure to identify yourself. If you have surgery or a hospital stay scheduled, please let us know. Hospitals are not allowed to give out that information, so we rely on you to keep us informed. If you have a prayer request or know of someone who needs attention, please send an email to Jan Griffin at jgriffin@centralumc.org. Please join us in the Welcome Center/Library after each Sunday morning service. Coffee will be available, and if you are a visitor, someone will be there to meet you, tell you about Central and answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you there! REMINDER! Bulletin announcements are to be submitted Fridays before noon to be included in the Sunday bulletin two Sundays after the submission date; i.e., if you would like an article included in the bulletin for Sunday, January 1, it must be submitted on Friday, December 23 before noon. Please keep all articles to less than 100 words. Please send all announcements to: announcements@centralumc.org. Thank you!
7 Easter Lily Order Form Easter is April 1, 2018. If you would like to order a lily in memory or in honor of a loved one, please complete the form below and mail it to the church or bring it to the Reception Desk. The cost is $10.00 for each lily. Make your check payable to Central UMC and write Easter Lily Fund on the memo line. You may take your lily home with you after either Easter service. The deadline to order is TODAY! (Please print very clearly.) Your name Phone (day) Phone (night) Number of lilies Amount Name(s) of the person(s): In Memory Of: In Honor Of: Please include $10.00 for each lily. The deadline is TODAY!
Central Calendar for March 25 31, 2018 8 Sunday 9:30 am Blood Pressure Screening, Senior Resource Room 9:30 am Palm Sunday Walk to Pritchard Park, Front Lawn 10:00 am Cherub Choir, Room 303 10:00 am Newcomer Class, Library/Welcome Center 12:00 pm Security Meeting fro Greeters and Ushers, Sanctuary 5:30 pm Youth Group, Haywood St. Campus Monday: 10:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, Conference Room 7:00 pm Boy Scouts, Scout Room 8:00 pm Theology Pub, Habitat Tavern & Commons Tuesday: 7:00 am Emmaus Men s Meeting, Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Staff Meeting, Conference Room 6:30 pm NEST Dining Out, Pack s Tavern Wednesday: 8:30 am Jot & Tittle Volunteers, Room 305 5:45 pm Theology Pub, Thirsty Monk 6:00 pm Cub Scouts, Scout Room 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday: 10:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, Givens Estates 6:00 pm Seder Service, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary 7:00 pm Brass Ensemble, Choir Room Friday: 7:00 pm Good Friday Service Fauré Reqiuem, Sanctuary Saturday: 10:00 am Easter Music Rehearsal Central Choirs and Central Brass, Sanctuary 6:00 pm Tenebrae Worship Service, Fellowship Hall CENTRAL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, APRIL 2