St. Andrew United Methodist Church Rev. Jeff Childress Lenten Sermon Series Rehab Our Lenten series in 2018 will follow the series from Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church entitled Rehab. In general, the word, rehabilitate, means to restore to a condition of good health; to restore to a good condition or operation; or to restore a person s reputation. The annual observance of the Lenten discipline among Christians is a perfect way to seek restoration for our lives in spirit, mind, and body. It is a time to reflect, take stock of our spiritual condition, and realign our lives. Each Sunday of Lent will focus on the Scriptures that provide the core guidance for our Rehab journey. Our desired outcome is to learn how to live differently so that the way of Jesus becomes our new normal. Blessings for the journey! February 14 Ash Wednesday Service Rehab - MORTALITY Imposition of Ashes February 18 Mark 1:9-15 Rehab - WILDERNESS February 25 Mark 8:31-38 Rehab - INTERVENTION March 4 Exodus 20:1-17 Rehab - PROGRAM Communion Sacrament March 11 John 3:14-18 Rehab RECOVERY March 18 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rehab - PROMISE April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter March 25 Passion/Palm Sunday Easter Cantata Chancel Choir March 29 April 1 Maundy Thursday Service Communion Sacrament Easter Sunday April 8 Eastertide Communion Sacrament
Welcome and Grace of Hospitality *Bringing In the Light of Christ and Opening Praise *Call to Worship (responsively) Come, Lord, and meet us now as we continue our journey. Guide us on the path toward our destination, and renew our strength as we continue to walk and commune with you. Open our eyes, so we see the signs of your presence around us; open our hearts, so we may receive your peace and love. Empower us to pass on to others the grace you have shared with us so freely. Engender our compassion, and kindle anew in us the desire to proclaim your Word. *Hymn No. 374 Prayer of Approach (in unison) Standing on the Promises Risen Savior, as we gather in this place to worship you, open our eyes. Give to us the gift of your revelation, so that we are not kept from recognizing you. Appear before us, suddenly, unexpectedly, in all your glory, we pray, so that we, too, may proclaim to a world in despair, that we have seen the risen Lord. Amen. Children s Moment Kara Graham Children ages 3 years 5 th grade may go to Children s Church. Please follow the adult leaders as they exit the door behind the piano. Musical Witness: Phil Owens, solo *Gospel Lesson Luke 24: 13-35 Sermon Hey, What s Up Ahead? Rev. Bruce Cleasby Morning Prayer and Lord s Prayer SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION *Affirmation of Faith No. 881 The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Tithes and Offerings *Doxology No. 95 *Hymn No. 467 Trust and Obey
*Benediction *Closing Praise: (screen) Blest Be the Tie That Binds Please stand if you are able CCL#1116193 Stewardship March 2018 EASTER MEMORIALS From: Magdalene Williams In Memory of: James W. & Bessie M. Smith Amos M. Smith Dianne Smith James E. Williams Patricia W. Brown Lewis Morgan Lillie Morgan Frances Turner Gladys Welborn Howard L. Williams & family Needed: $27,004.17 Received: $30,812.25 EASTER CELEBRATION Easter Celebration
April 8th - April 14th 2018 Join the Men s Club for the best BBQ chicken you have ever tasted. Family Life Center 4:00pm - 7:00pm April 14, 2018 Tickets $ 7.50 Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Men s Club or in the church office.
Sunday School Morning Worship Disciple III UMYF Trustee Meeting Gym Open For Walkers Sunday April 8th Men s Club Meeting This Week at St. Andrew April 8, 2018 - April 14th, 2018 Monday April 9th Tuesday April 10th 9:30am 10:30am 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:30- Wednesday April 11th Bible Study Social Principles Kids for Christ Chancel Choir Thursday April 12th Lucille Searcy Circle Gym Open For Walkers Zumba Men s BBQ Set Up Gym Open For Walkers Men s BBQ Friday April 13th Saturday April 14th 7:30pm 6:30 pm 7:30-8:30am 5:30-7:30pm 7:15pm 8:00-9:00am 4:00-7:00pm St. Andrew United Methodist Church Men s Club Meeting Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center Guest Speaker - John Glenn Worship Leader at St. Mark United Methodist Church John will be talking about the Kairos Prison Ministry and give his personal testimony. Family & Friends Patricia Booty Pete Bush Tom & Janet Chase Stan Cole Shirley Crittenden Robin Few Suzanne Gault Anne Keith Bruce & Anita Gilland ( Kristi Padgett s Dad & Mother) Imogene Graham (Tim Graham s Mother) Virginia Greer Lilith Hasenjaeger Tom Lemon Bobbie Long Ed & Florence McCollum Annie McJunkins Mary Pace Kristi Padgett Lucy Rackley Harold Rampey Bill Ray (Joan Owen s brother) Corey Rigdon John Smith Doris Stone Cynthia Taylor J.R. Thomas Malachi Thompson John Vanderhoof Janet Vehorn Randall West Jean White Prayer Requests Military Michael Burton Anthony Grayson Tom Hansen Kyle Moytka Douglas Nobles Gabe Pszonowsky Nathan Rampey Kristian Robinson Stephan Sampson Andrew Simer Shawn Weiler Homebound Helen Chastain Joyce Crowe Bernice Owens Betty Owens Sarah Owens Barbara Smith Hazel Strong Magdalene Williams Mildred Williams Independent Living & Nursing Homes Dwaine & Ruth Stanley - Brookdale Raymond Sanders Gregory s Community Care Margaret Sorrells - Brookdale Grace Szekeres - Brookdale Doris Hayes - National Health Care Anne Keith - Oakview Assisted Living
Sunday, April 8, 2018 Nursery Michelle Young & Ashley Duvall Greeters Carole Ward & Bill Mobley Ushers William Griffin Andy & Nat Bruss Bill Mobley Communion Servers Phil & Lynn Owens Kate Hyder Communion Set Up Tracy Duvall Abundant Living Wellness Words for April 2018 Autism Awareness Month Check the Bulletin Board by the Side Entrance or our Website https://standrewunited.weebly.com/abundant-living.html Lucille Searcy Circle Meeting Thursday, April 12, 2018 @ Fellowship Hall REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ACTIVITIES Every Sunday Sunday School @ 9:30am Morning Worship Service @ 10:30am Disciple III @ 4:00pm UMYF @ 5:00pm Every First Sunday Blood Pressure Screening - 10:15-10:30am & 11:30-11:45am Communion @ 10:30am Every Third Sunday Opportunity Village Every Second Monday Trustee Meeting @ Every Third Monday Finance Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm Every Tuesday Gym Open For Walkers - 5:30- Every Second Tuesday Men s Club Meeting @ Every Third Tuesday Sweet Spirits (TBA) @ 11:30am Every Wednesday Bible Study @ Kids For Christ @ Chancel Choir - 7:30pm Every Thursday Gym Open For Walkers - 5:30- Zumba @ 7:15pm Every Thursday (except the second Thursday) Handbell Choir Practice @ 6:15pm
REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS ACTIVITIES (Continued) Every Second Thursday Lucille Searcy Circle Meeting @ Every Friday Office Closed Every Saturday Gym Open For Walkers - 8:00-9:00am Every First Saturday Prayer Shawl Ministry @ 9:00am Every Other Month Second Sunday COM Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm Third Monday Ad Board Meeting @ 7:00pm Abundant Living Information For those that would like to keep track of their steps, or if you have any questions about the Abundant Living program, please call or text Lynn James at 864-360-4324. E-mail: Abundantlivingsaumc@gmail.com Check out our Facebook page! Abundant Living St. Andrew UMC - Easley (Healthy recipes can be found on the bulletin board at the side entrance.) EASTER CELEBRATION EASTER EGG HUNT
SUNRISE SERVICE AND BREAKFAST United Christian Ministries (UCM) was formed in 1989 to meet the basic needs of persons in crisis in Pickens County and parts of Powdersville. When they opened their doors they had the support of approximately 48 churches. Presently, over 80 area churches provide resources through faithful financial gifts, donations of food, and clothing. The heart and hands of the organization is the volunteers who give of their time to help out. Our church has several members who are faithful to volunteer weekly at UCM. Recently, some of their funding has been cut, grants have stopped or were not awarded. So they have a financial need as well as pantry needs. The current pantry needs are: Canned Meals: Beef Stew, Chicken & Dumplings, Spaghetti Os, Ravioli, etc. Canned Meats: Tuna, Salmon, Chicken, Ham, etc. Also, Juices, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Rice, Dried Beans, Spaghetti, Spaghetti sauces (no glass), Mac & Cheese, canned fruits, cereal, grits, oatmeal, saltine crackers, toilet paper, laundry detergent and bar soap. Thank you for your support. St. Andrew United Methodist Church 309 Pelzer Highway Easley, South Carolina 29642 Phone # 864-859-1567 Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm Email churchoffice1567@yahoo.com Website www.standrewunited.weebly.com