PRELUDE United Methodist Church of Antioch Easter Sunday March 27, 2016 8:00 & 10:30 am ANNOUNCEMENTS * PASSING OF THE PEACE *EASTER HYMN Christ the Lord is Risen #302 vv.1-4 red *THE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The joy of Easter brings us together in worship to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. People: We worship with the expectation that our faith will be strengthened. Leader: Our worship will also challenge us to respond with deeper commitment to our risen Lord. People: We worship our risen Lord, inspired to serve him with renewed discipleship. LAST WORDS FROM THE CROSS: And speaking in a loud voice, Jesus said, Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:46 8:00 10:30 Dan & Janet Fluck Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to realize that the powerful words-he is Risen- are not the end of the story. They are the beginning of newness in our lives. We are grateful that you are ever present with us. Amen. * EASTER AFFIRMATION I believe in the beauty of spring that is known in windy skies, waving jonquils and sweet smelling grass; I believe in the warmth of friendship that is communicated in gentle eyes, a loving smile and an arm thrown over the shoulder; I believe in the power of Christ, whose presence is felt in every season of the year, but especially now, when life wells up everywhere and folks feel a quickening in their souls because it is spring and summer is on the way. I believe that Christ is somehow responsible for both spring and friendship and I thank Him. I worship him by coming here, and saying, Hallelujah! Christ is Risen, and in this very place! CHILDREN S TIME
HYMN Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! How can it be, the One who died, Has borne our sin through sacrifice To conquer every sting of death? Sing, sing hallelujah. For joy awakes as dawning light When Christ s disciples lift their eyes. Alive He stands, their Friend and King; Christ, Christ He is risen. CHORUS Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! Oh, sing hallelujah. Join the chorus, sing with the redeemed; Christ is risen, He is risen indeed. Where doubt and darkness once had been, They saw Him and their hearts believed. But blessed are those who have not seen, Yet, sing hallelujah. Once bound by fear now bold in faith, They preached the truth and power of grace. And pouring out their lives they gained Life, life everlasting. CHORUS The power that raised Him from the grave Now works in us to powerfully save. He frees our hearts to live His grace; Go tell of His goodness. CHORUS He s alive, He s alive! Heaven s gates are opened wide. He s alive, He s alive! Now in heaven glorified. Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Ed Cash; 2012 Gettymusic and Alletrop Music (BMI) (adm. by MusicServices.org) MORNING PRAYERS Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer OFFERTORY Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, I have seen the Lord; and she told them that he had said these things to her. St. John 20:18.
DOXOLOGY 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. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION EASTER DRAMA The Soldier at the Cross played by Rob Weckler SOLO Power of the Cross Melissa Marchman *GOSPEL LESSON John 20:1-18 SECOND LESSON Acts 10:34-43 MINISTRY OF MUSIC Today, He is Risen Chancel Choir EASTER MEDITATION The Truth About Easter by Bill Landis -Easter is a -Easter is an. -Easter is about the here and now! CLOSING HYMN Up from the Grave He Arose #322 red BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE * Please stand as you are able Large print bulletins and children s activity folders are available from the ushers. Red indicates The United Methodist Hymnal Black indicates The Faith We Sing Welcome visitors! We are glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Join us following worship for fellowship in Wesley Hall. If you wish to learn more about our congregation, please speak with the pastor, ushers or greeters. Nursery care is available at the 10:30 service. Our nursery follows the Safe Sanctuary guidelines, copies of which are available in Wesley Hall or in the nursery. ~The Gathered Community~ CALLING ALL KIDS! Please join us today for our Sunday School Easter Celebration! We'll meet at 9:15 a.m. in the White Room, where we'll hear the Easter Story. Afterward, we'll head to the church kitchen to make a delicious craft and then enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. All children are welcome!
THE CHURCH OFFICE: will be closed Mon., 3/28. Please leave a message on the voice mail or mail slot. BIBLE STUDIES MEET at church: Mondays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays at 10am. RESULTS OF THE TRUSTEE S SURVEY: 1. Boiler replacement 2. Handicap bathrooms 3. (A tie for) Bell, Nursery & Memorial Garden 4. Cry room We would like donations and ideas for fund raisers and volunteers to run them. If you would like to donate to any of these projects, please specify on your giving envelope to the project you d like to support. Thank you for your input- Sallie Stoner. UMMEN BREAKFAST will meet at 8:30am April 9, at Streetcar Barn in Kenosha. For info contact Joe Nance. ORGAN MELODIES will be April 9 at 11am with Phil Spressart playing. He is the crew leader/technician for Fabry Pipe Organ and organist at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Belvidere. WHO'S IN THE PEW NEXT TO YOU? Who was Miss Chicago & North Western Railway at the Railroad Fair held in Chicago in 1949? (Answer from last week: Whose mother is a professional liturgical dancer at 93 years young? Chuck Wolbers. * Communication Corner * The Mission Committee is responsible for the mission outreach of our Antioch church. They determine which local, national, and international mission projects and programs we will support. The folks serving on this team are: Ann Brown, Chair, Carol Paddock, Neal Ostergaard, Jo Landis, Kathy Bose, Sally Rodgers, Shelby Wais, Anne Dickson, and Leta Sathoff. ~The Church in Mission~ YOUTH GROUP MISSION TRIP: The Youth Group is fund raising for their Mission Trip to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center from July 6, 2016 to July 10, 2016 with our Easter Auction. We have many great items available today in Wesley Hall in all price ranges in our silent auction which will end today after the second service. Items include papier-mache' eggs that the Youth individually made that are stuffed with candy, Easter baskets, Chicago sport teams folding chairs with carrying cases, and Preseason Green Bay Packer tickets! Bid and support our Youth Group! Monetary donations are also accepted. Thank you so much for your support of the Youth Group Mission Trip! Beth Stahl 847-828- 5338, estahl@allstate.com Deb Balay 847-476-2531 dbalay@ameritech.net or Aimee Bemis 847-838-6356.
THE MISSION COMMITTEE is raising funds to purchase nets for the Imagine No Malaria Campaign by selling seasonal items. Please help us with your gently used donations regarding any July 4 th items. Any spring and/or summer items, as well as gardening magazines, books, etc. will be appreciated. Decorations should be marked INM and placed in the choir room. Thank you for your continued support for our mission projects. If you have questions, see Sally Rodgers, Toni Putzy or Kathy Bose. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY- Our Little Red hats were very much appreciated, and we have been asked by New Life Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, to participate for March of Dimes, color Purple, month of May. Yarn and patterns available at our Ministry Table. Please turn in hats by April 24th. Don't forget, we are still making baby hats and baby sweaters to go to MMDC, in June, with the youth group. Thank you. ~Faith Community Nurse News~ GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP will start again on Monday April 4th from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the United Methodist Church and meet weekly for 6 weeks. Join with others who are experiencing the loss of a loved one, whether recent or years ago-- celebrate their life and work through your own grief journey. TRI-PARISH WELLNESS EVENTS here at the church on Wed., April 6. It is American Heart Association's National Walking Day. They are encouraging people to walk at least 30 minutes a day. So we will meet in the parking lot at 10:15 AM (weather permitting) and take a 30 minute walk around Antioch. Then from 11 AM to 1 PM Advocate Condell Medical Center is bringing a podiatrist, Dr. Scott Jacobsen, to talk about foot care. The topic is Put Your Foot Down on Diabetes. This is a free program with refreshments and giveaways. You can also meet with a diabetes educator for a personal coaching session. Register for this program at 1-800-323-8622, use code 5D10. GOLDEN GEMS: If you are over 80 years old you are Golden! Please RSVP if you will attend our next luncheon on Thursday April 7th, 11:30 AM at St Ignatius Episcopal Church. Invitations have gone out, but if we missed your birthday just let your church office know and come and join us. *THIS WEEK* Today: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: 8 & 10:30am Worship/Easter Sunday-He Is Risen! 9:15am, Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts 9:15am, Choir practice Youth Group Silent Auction/Mission Trip Pastor Bill/Mission Trip/Sager Brown/UMCOR Depot New Orleans, Louisiana (returns Apr. 5) Office closed 1:30pm, Bible Study 9am-2pm, PDO Preschool resumes 10am, Bible Study 9am-2pm, PDO Preschool 6:30pm, PADS lunches
*COMING EVENTS* Apr. 3 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 8 & 10:30am Worship/Mike DeBenedetto preaches 9:15am, Sunday School 9:15am, Choir practice 10-11:30am, Grief Group starts 1:30pm, Bible Study 6pm, Antioch Garden Club meets 9am-2pm, PDO Preschool 11:30am-3pm, PEO meets/white Room 6-8pm, Wellness group meets 10am, Bible Study 10:15am, Amer. Heart Assn. Walking Day/parking lot 11am-1pm, Diabetes Foot Care Class/White Room Noon, UMW meets/wesley Hall 9am-2pm, PDO Preschool 11:30am, Golden Gem luncheon, St. Ignatius 6pm, Caregivers group meets 8:30am, UMM meet Streetcar Barn/Kenosha 11am, Organ Melodies/ Phil Spressart 8 & 10:30am Worship 9:15am, Sunday School 9:15am, Choir practice 10:30am, Jake Nichols baptism Sarina Kuechle/Trumpet Worship attendance & giving for Sunday, March 20, 2016 8:00am: 55 10:30am: 102 General Fund: $3,480.00 Capital Improvement: $118.00 Faith Community Nurse: $127.00
Worship Leadership Today April 3 Easter Sunday Church Openers 8:00 Walt & Carol Cichonski Mike DeBenedetto Communion Stewards 8:00 Carol Cichonski, Anne Dickson 10:30 Lisa Shannon, Robin Kessell Scripture Readers 8:00 Toni Putzy Bob Raukohl 10:30 Phil Georgia Melissa Marchman Ushers 8:00 Walt Cichonski, Don Skidmore, Chuck Wolbers Jim Kuechle 10:30 Melody Shannon, Jim Lienhardt, Dan Fluck, Melissa Marchman, Harley Ware Tom Kessell Sound Tech 8:00 Bruce Padbury Bob Raukohl 10:30 Christopher Shannon Phil Georgia Card Minister 8:00 Heidi Gilday Shelby Wais 10:30 Janet Fluck Sharon Lienhardt Greeters 8:00 Shelby Wais Chuck Wolbers 10:30 Audrey Van Slochteren Pat Wagner, Evelyn Miller Coffee Servers 8:00 Chuck Wolbers, Silvia Rieder, Toni Putzy Roger & Shirley Andrews 10:30 Phyllis & Don Martin, Sunday School Eunice Rawson, baker Nursery Supervisor 10:30 Nikki Georgia Elisa Gueffier Pastor Bill Landis Music Director/Organist, Debbie Gillette Chancel Choir Director, Melissa Marchman Faith Community Nurse, Gloria Stevens (847)395.5533 848 Main Street, Antioch, Illinois 60002 847.395.1259 umc.antioch@att.net umcantioch.org
Easter Flowers given by E. Russell & Dolores Brearley in memory of Andrew. Patricia & Jim Calkins in memory of Michael Tarr. Judith Degand in memory of Richard Degand, Sr. Carol Dunn in memory of Elmer Dunn. Belkis & Clint Glover in memory of our parents. Bill & Barbara Goetzelman in memory of our grandparents: Leo & Anna Buchta, Steve & Josephine Jecevicus, William & Julia Goetzelman, Perry & Ima Shaw. Jim & LouAnn Holmes & family in memory of Louis & Harriett Albano, Charles & Jule Holmes and Harriet Laws. Terry King in memory of my parents, grandson and brother. Vi Kluth in memory of Ellen Petersen. Pam Martz in memory of Bob Martz. Heather & Jim Menzer and family in memory of Lillie & W.C. Petty, Frieda & Lawrence Yopp, Bill Petty, Frank Petty. Bill & Becky Reckamp in honor of Mary Sue Montooth and in memory of Stuart Montooth and Urban & Pauline Reckamp. Sally Rodgers in memory of David, Don, Mom & Dad. Ellen Ruck in memory of Richard C. Ruck, Jr. Sallie Stoner in memory of Dr. & Mrs. Emery K. Stoner. Chuck Wolbers in memory of Pastor Susanne. Carleen & Toodles Wurster in memory of Betty and John Sutcliffe, Carl and Doris Wurster, & Richard Mitchell. Margaret Zaller in memory of Earle & Myrtle Palmer.