TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH April 1, 2018 EASTER! Hope Mark 16:1-8
Trinity United Methodist Church April 1, 2018 Welcome to Worship NOW AVAILABLE, ASSISTED HEARING DEVICES Ask an Usher to assist you. *Please stand as comfortable, please respond where print is BOLD. Easter Sunday Scripture verse for the year Matthew 28:18 If you are curious and have come to see If you are weary and have come to rest If you are grateful and have come to give thanks If you are hurting and have come for solace If you are listening and have come to pray If you are seeking and have come to find YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! Welcome, Announcements and Opening of Worship Welcome and Announcements Devotional by Dale Flynn Prelude Anita Neilson (Black cloths removed from altar and chancel area) Call to Worship: *Opening Prayer Handbell Choir, directed by Ashlee Williams *Hymn of Praise: He Lives #310 UMH Ritual of Friendship Greeting L: Because we know God s grace through Jesus Christ, we know God s peace. Let us share a sign of that peace with one another. The peace of Christ be with you. P: And also with you. L: Let us greet our brothers and sisters in Christ (You are invited to record your attendance as the ushers bring in attendance pads) Children s Time John Boyle (Sing Jesus Loves the Little Children, as children come forward, see back of bulletin for words)
Joys and Concerns Silent Prayer Morning Prayer Lord s Prayer Resurrection Hymn: Because He Lives #364 UMH Celebration of Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offering Sentences: They shall not appear before the Lord empty-handed; all shall give as they are able, according to the blessings of the Lord your God that he has given you. (Deuteronomy 16:16b-17) Offering of Gifts Music: Anita Neilson *Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 UMH *Offering Prayer: All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. Bless these gifts and use them in your kingdom and for your kingdom s sake. Amen. *Scripture Mark 16:1-8 L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God. Message: Hope Closing Hymn: Chancel Choir, directed by Ashlee Williams Christ the Lord is Risen Today #302 UMH (Congregational singing with choir) Praise Dancers directed by Mari Kindlesparger *Benediction: L: May the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ fill you with courage for today and hope for tomorrow. Go in peace to serve God and your neighbor. Thanks be to God! Amen P: Hallelujah! Amen! *Benediction Song: Because He Lives chorus #364 UMH Our Commission is to go fishin!
TODAY 7:30am 8:15am 9:00am 10:00am Schedule of Events Sunrise Service @ Old Mill Park Potluck Breakfast Sunday School Service (Sanctuary) THIS WEEK April 2 Church Office Closed for Easter Monday!! Bells 6:30pm April 3 Worship Planning 7pm April 4 CCOP Church office open late!! Staff 3:30pm, Fellowship Meal 5:30pm, Charge Conference 6pm, Tech Training 6:30pm, Choir 6:45pm, April 8 Sunday school 9am, Holy Humor Sunday Service 10am in Fellowship Hall, God Squad 4pm NEXT WEEK April 9 WISH Women s Group Potluck supper 6pm, Bells (after meeting), Greif Group 7:30pm April 10 Retired Church Workers of Lindsborg 10am, TACOL Executive Board meeting 4pm @ Bethany College Chapel April 11 Finance 6pm, Choir 6:45pm, Trustees 7pm April 12 TACOL Board meeting 7pm @ April 14 Men s Breakfast group 8am April 15 Sunday School 9am, Worship 10am in Sanctuary, Talmage Quartet concert 5pm, Potluck supper 6pm MISSION HIGHLIGHT Remember our homebound, nursing home residents! Continuing to collect goodies for the Military. BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 4/5 Jim Gammell 4/11 Dale Sader and Karil Bellah 4/6 Carrie Bellah 4/8 Raymond Reissig 4/14 Kyler Suhr 4/15 Chris Hoffman 4/17 Rick Schriner 4/18 Tammie Schneider 4/20 Marci Kindlesparger 4/22 Bri Franklin 4/23 Kim Suhr 4/29 Alec Schneider
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 1, 2018 Easter Lilies and Spring Plants Maleta Forsberg in memory and honor of: Bill & Bess Lockart Pat & Marla Miracle in memory of: John & Helen Miracle, Wayne & Ellen Dickerson, and Dianne Buster CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW, MONDAY, APRIL 2ND FOR EASTER MONDAY! Worship Team Meeting The next Worship Planning team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3rd at 7pm in the Eklund Room. If you regularly participate in worship or are interested in helping plan worship please come! Next Fellowship Meal The next Fellowship POTLUCK meal is Wednesday, April 4th at 5:30pm bring something yummy to share and enjoy some Fellowship! SPECIAL CHARGE CONFERENCE At 6pm there will be a special charge conference to discuss the additional funds received from the Priddy Estate. Please come and participate!
TECH TRAINING A special Tech Training will take place on: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH AT 6:30PM!! This training is for anyone who currently does tech, as well as anyone interested in learning tech. It will be offered by SM Hanson. Come for Potluck, stay for Conference, and then take part in training! NEXT SUNDAY! GOD SQUAD GOD SQUAD is back, April 8th at 4:00pm This is for ALL 4th-6th Graders Meet here at the church To get to know Jesus better and to have fun Get here any way you can we d love to see you and your friends! Any?? Contact Pastor Nancy Will continue to meet first Sunday of month. WISH Woman s group potluck supper meeting, April 9th at 6pm...all women are encouraged and welcomed to attend! Men s Breakfast potluck group will meet Saturday, April 14th at 8am...all men are encouraged and welcomed to attend! NEXT Bethany Home Assisted Living adventure! April 19th at 2:30pm, think Spring and Fellowship! Come for fun, contact Pat Bellah if interested in helping!
Thank you to all who served this Sunday Pastor Nancy Crowl Liturgist Shirley Reissig Organist Anita Neilson Ushers & Greeters Mike & Lenora Lynam Acolyte Kyliella Kindlesparger Tech Kevin Kindlesparger Children s Time Rev. John Boyle Jesus Loves the Little Children Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world, red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. A nursery is available in the basement for parents and children or a cry room is available in the Sanctuary balcony for parents and children. Keep all the information you need to know for this week handy! Take this announcement page home with you! Purpose Statement: Trinity United Methodist Church exists to introduce and deepen each person s faith in Jesus Christ so that we joyfully serve one another in love. Vision Statement: Trinity United Methodist Church is committed to strengthening the family of God by: Transforming hearts Uniting communities empowering individuals Changing lives Adopted by Leadership Team on March 5, 2012 Trinity United Methodist Church 224 South Main Street Lindsborg, KS 67456 785-227-3326 www.trinityumclindsborg.org admin@trinityumclindsborg.org Pastor Nancy Crowl Email - ncrowl@greatplainsumc.org Cell phone: 785-493-2202 FIND US ON FACEBOOK: Trinity UMC Lindsborg, KS