Edenton Street
United Methodist Church
The Worship of God
Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2015; 10:55 a.m.
Welcome to all guests
worshipping with us this morning!
We are grateful that you chose
to worship at Edenton Street.
Please let us know who you are
by signing the Fellowship Pad in
the pew. For information about
ministries or membership, contact
Joy Owen, Director of Welcoming
Ministries, at 919-832-7535, ext.
350, or [email protected].
Children in worship
We welcome children to worship
and have a basket of quiet
sanctuary activities available
in the entryway. As you leave,
please return them to the basket.
The Gathering of God’s People
As we gather, may the sanctuary be filled with the
voices of God’s people meeting and greeting
one another with the love of Christ.
Welcome
Rev. Ned Hill
Voluntary Air
Introit
Easter Alleluia
+ Opening Prayer
Leader: Gracious and holy God,
give us diligence to seek you,
wisdom to perceive you,
and patience to wait for you,
Bach
Holland
Garrett Dimond
People: Grant us O God,
a mind to meditate on you,
eyes to behold you,
Special assistance
ears to listen for your Word,
Hearing aids and large print
hymnals are available from the
ushers. Our Sanctuary is fitted
with an induction loop system for
those with hearing aids. Please
switch your device to “T.” Your
Hearing Aid provider can upgrade
your device with the T-Coil option.
a heart to love you,
and a life to proclaim you,
through the power of your spirit of Jesus Christ,
our Lord. Amen.
+ Presentation of the Cross and the Light of Christ
+ Processional
Lift High the Cross
UMH 159
Crucifer
R: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1. Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign.
The hosts of God in unity combine. R.
2. Each newborn servant of the Crucified
bears on the brow the seal of him who died. R.
3. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. R.
4. So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory! R.
Prayer
Lord, our God, we thank you for your Word and
Spirit, through which we know Jesus Christ as Lord
and Savior. May those who confessed your name
today never cease to wonder at what you have done
for them. Help them to continue firmly in the faith,
to bear witness to your love, and to let the Holy
Spirit shape their lives. Take them, good Shepherd,
into your care that they may loyally endure
opposition they may face as they serve you. May we,
with all your children, live together in the joy and
power of your Holy Spirit. We ask this, Lord Jesus,
in the hope of your coming. Amen.
Bulletin Notes:
Items marked in bold print are
spoken by the congregation.
+ Indicates the congregation is
invited to stand as able.
Hymns and prayers listed with a
UMH designation may be found
in The United Methodist Hymnal
located in the pews.
Bulletins may be recycled in the
boxes located in the narthex.
We welcome Garrett
Dimond as liturgist. He is a
student at Campbell Law School
and has served as a mentor
and small group leader for our
confirmation class.
The Baptismal Covenant I Pg. 33, UMH
Rev. Hill
Introduction to the Service
Brothers and sisters in Christ: through the Sacrament
of Baptism we are initiated into Christ’s holy church.
We are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of
salvation and given new birth through water and the
Spirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price.
Through confirmation, and through the reaffirmation
of our faith, we renew the covenant declared at our
baptism, acknowledge what God is doing for us, and
affirm our commitment to Christ’s holy church.
Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith
On behalf of the whole church, I ask you: do you
renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the
evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin?
I do.
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Our Confirmation
Class is listed on the back
page of our bulletin.
Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you
to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever
forms they present themselves?
I do.
Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your
whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as
your Lord, in union with the church which Christ has
opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?
I do.
According to the grace given to you, will you remain
faithful members of Christ’s holy church and serve as
Christ’s representatives in the world?
I will.
Thanksgiving over the water
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you
Leader: Let us pray.
Eternal Father:
When nothing existed but chaos, You swept across
the dark waters and brought forth light. In the days of
Noah, You saved those on the ark through water.
After the flood you set in the clouds a rainbow. When
you saw your people as slaves in Egypt, You led
them to freedom through the sea. Their children you
brought through the Jordan to the land which you
promised.
People: Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Tell of God’s mercy each day.
Leader: In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in
the water of a womb. He was baptized by John and
anointed by your spirit. He called his disciples to share
in the baptism of his death and resurrection and to
make disciples of all nations.
People: Declare his works to the nations,
His glory among all the people.
Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit, to bless this gift of water
and those who receive it, to wash away their sin and
clothe them in righteousness and throughout their
lives, that, dying and being raised with Christ, they
may share in his final victory.
People: All praise to you, Eternal Father,
Through your Son Jesus Christ,
Who with you and the Holy Spirit
Lives and reigns for ever. Amen.
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Celebration of Our Life Together
Invitation to Annelies
Kevin Holland
+ Passing of the Peace
Offering of Our Gifts to God
Offertory Sacred Heart (Ubi caritas III)
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.
Simul ergo cum in unum congregamur:
Ne nos mente dividamur, caveamus.
Cessent iurgia maligna, cessent lites.
Et in medio nostri sit Christus Deus.
Gjeilo
are reflected in the words of the
forty youth who will make a
profession of faith this morning.
The faith has been transmitted to
them through this congregation
and its ministries. Thank you for
your faithfulness and generosity.
We encourage online and
automated giving!
Visit www.esumc.org/give.
Where charity and love are, God is there.
As we are gathered into one body,
Beware, lest we be divided in mind.
Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease,
And may Christ our God be in our midst.
+ 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.
Amen.
Your Gifts…
Children’s Lesson
UMH 95
There is no Lesson for the Children
this morning. During the singing
of the doxology, threes, fours and
fives may leave for Wiggler Worship
in room 206.
+ Scripture Lesson Luke 14:25-33
Now large crowds were travelling with him; and he turned
and said to them, ‘Whoever comes to me and does not hate
father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters,
yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever
does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my
disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does
not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he
has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a
foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin
to ridicule him, saying, “This fellow began to build and was
not able to finish.” Or what king, going out to wage war
against another king, will not sit down first and consider
whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who
comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot,
then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation
and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of
you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your
possessions.
Sermon
Don’t Water-Down Jesus
Rev. Hill
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The flowers on the
altar are given to the glory of
+ Hymn
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
God and in honor of the amazing
volunteer receptionists at Edenton
Street: Pat Allen, Page Billingsley,
Anne Fetner, Betty Henderson,
Linda Hicks, Mary Ellen Hicks,
Doris Litchfield, Clyde McDowell,
Nancy Moore, Jack Reed, Rosemary
Ritzman, Gloria Skipper, Mary
Louise Spain, Sarah Stone, Lewanna
Stout, Edith Toussaint, Es’Dorn
Westbrook, Louise Wilkerson,
Beth Williams by MaryCraven and
Dennis Poteat.
The Laying on of Hands
Rev. Will Hasley, Rev.
Diane Amidon and
nine members of our
congregation are attending
the Congregational Care Minister
(Training) Seminar at the Church
of the Resurrection in Leawood,
Kansas. We are grateful for
their commitment to the Caring
Ministries of the church.
Rev. Lisa Yebuah is leading worship
in the Gathering services and Rev.
Justin Morgan is leading worship
in the Church on Morgan service
which currently meets in the Bulla
Youth Building at 11 a.m. each
Sunday.
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+ Hymn I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Need prayer? You can
Reception Into the Church
Leader: As a member of this congregation will you seek to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ through the offering
of your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness?
Candidates: I will.
Commendation and Welcome
now submit prayer requests to
[email protected], or you can fill out
the prayer card in the pews. We are
honored to lift you up before our
loving God, and we keep all
requests confidential.
Leader: Members of the household of God, I commend these
persons to your love and care. Do all in your power to
increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect
them in love.
People: We give thanks for all that God has already given
you and we welcome you in Christian love.
As members together with you in the body of
Christ and in this congregation of The United
Methodist Church, we renew our covenant
faithfully to participate in the ministries of the
church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts,
our service, and our witness, that in everything
God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
+ Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father
and to the Son
and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
UMH 70
+ Blessing
+ Choral response Go, My Children
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+ Chimes – In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
+ Postlude Carillon
Vierne
Serving in Worship Today
Musicians: Aurora Musicalis String Quartet (Rebekah Binford and Soyun
Kim – violin, Amy Mason – viola, Elizabeth Beilman – cello)
8:40 Chamber Choir C
10:55 Chancel Choir
Greeters:
8:40 Woody and Carole Sellers, Gary Pelletier
10:55 Jerre and Celeste Parker, Karen Padgett, Jim and Norma Stewart, Judy Jeffries
Ushers:
8:40 Howard Cummings, Mike Ellis, Keith Lee, Jody Lockhart, Benjamin Lockhart
10:55 Grayson Hodge, James Brantley, Doug Cowan, Nikki Ellerbe, Carol Griffin, George Hearn, Willis Smith, Perry Dunstan, Finch Monson, Henry Barnette, Everette Knight, Tom West, Martha Hodge
Gathering Team:
Team P
Nursery Coordinators: Chrissy Gupton, Jacob and Leslie Ward, Carl and
Ramsay Younger, Joe and Cory Wellborn, Marissa
and Josh Bryant
Wiggler Worship:
Laura and Nick Cox, Heather and Scott Queseberry, Pam and David Goracke
Parking Group:
Lakins
Prayer Team:
Jerry Batchelor, Joey and Kim Lee,
Maggie Stroud, John Draz
Our Ministry Staff
We encourage you
to recycle this bulletin
(unless you choose to save it,
of course!) in one of our paper
recycling containers conveniently
located in the narthex and in the
church office area.
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Rev. Edward F. “Ned” Hill, II
Senior Pastor
Rev. Lisa N. Yebuah
Pastor of Inviting Ministries
Rev. Justin Morgan
Pastor of Sending Ministries
Rev. Will Hasley
Pastor of Caring Ministries
Leigh Holloway
Director of Preparing Ministries
Rev. Kevin B. Holland
Director of Music and Worship Arts
Josh Dumbleton
Associate Director of Music/Organist
Stefan Youngblood
Director of Contemporary Worship
Joy Owen
Director of Welcoming Ministries
Rev. Ashley Griffith
Director of Community Life
Renae Newmiller
Director of Missions
Rev. Diane Amidon
Director of Senior Adult Ministries
Amy Harriman
Director of Children and Parent Ministries
Angela Carrington
Food Services Manager
Bert Snyder
Director of Youth Ministries
Genevieve Nadler Brooks
Associate Director of Youth Ministries
Full staff listing available online at www.esumc.org
ESUMC is a community of faith: Inviting all to encounter Jesus,
Impact Mission Celebration
April 19, 1-5 p.m. Johnston Community
College
The Capital District of the North Carolina Conference of
The United Methodist Church invites us to join with other
local churches for a powerful day of worship, hands- on
mission, break-out learning sessions and great food with
ethnic flare. Come learn how Methodists are being the
hands and feet of Christ in our communities and around
the world!
Bring: items to fill Food Buckets and suggested $10
donation per person. Visit capitaldistrictnc.org/impact
for a list of items to fill Food Buckets, to register to attend
and MORE!
eStreet Prayers: April
Please join with us as we lift up prayers and petitions to
our loving God. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thes 5:16-18).
the direction of Kevin B. Holland. Joining the choir are
Mary Elizabeth Southworth – soprano, Rebekah Binford
– violin, Elizabeth Beilman – cello, John Noel – piano and
Marianne Breneman – clarinet.
A pre-concert lecture and discussion will be led by Mr.
Holland at 3 p.m. in room 251 and all concert attendees
are invited to attend a reception immediately following
the concert.
Haiti Benefit Concert
April 24
Former American Idol contestant Majesty Rose will
perform a benefit concert on April 24 to help support
children at the Agape House, an orphanage run by
Together We Can Haiti. ESUMC has been working with
Together We Can Haiti for the past four years in the areas
of community development, agriculture, education and
orphan care. The concert will be in Kerr Hall beginning at
7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.theagapehouse.
net, or $20 at the door. Come catch a great evening of
music and support an amazing cause!
1. Congregational: praise for new life in families, new
life in the springtime of God’s creation, and new life
through the resurrection of Christ.
Special Offering
2. Local: for all of us who are invested in our downtown
community, that we might see and love others as
Jesus does.
United Methodist Retirement Homes provides financial
aid to residents who no longer have the resources to fully
pay for the services and care provided to them. In order
to gain a better understanding of this ministry, consider
one resident recipient of benevolence support whom
we will call Mary Jane. She has a medical condition that
has made her disabled and unable to care for herself.
She has lived in a room at one of the UMRH healthcare
centers for more than twenty-three years. Although
Mary Jane has no biological family, she does have a very
close family who love her dearly. That family is the staff
of the healthcare center. Her small income and UMRH
benevolence support cover the cost of her care.
3. Global: for the friends and families of all affected
by the recent Germanwings plane crash in France,
including the pilot and his loved ones.
Una Voce presents James
Whitbourn’s Annelies
April 19
April 26
The story of Anne Frank, the young girl who hid from the
Nazis with her family for two years in an Amsterdam attic,
has inspired millions since her diary was first published
66 years ago.
Daughters of the King
The Triangle area’s newest chamber choir, Una Voce
(One Voice) will present the North Carolina premier of
Annelies on April 19 at 4 p.m. in our sanctuary under
Edenton Street women and middle and high school
girls are invited to join The King’s Princesses and
Girls of Grace for our 14th annual Daughters of the
April 28
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Preparing believers to deepen their dependence on God,
King Banquet. We are honored to have our own Amanda
Hasley, guest speaker, share her uplifting message,
“Stepping into the Presence”, based on Psalm 16:11.
Tickets for this special evening are $12. Make your
reservation by Monday, April 20 by calling the church
office (919-832-7535) OR online at esumc.org. Invite the
ladies in your life to celebrate our Christian sisterhood
through this joyous evening of fellowship, worship,
music, and dining!
Mothers of Preschoolers:
May 7
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, a ministry
designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy
through kindergarten. The women are of many ages and
backgrounds, but share the same desire – to be the best
mothers they can be.
We will meet the first Thursday of each month from 9:45
am – 11:15 am through May. Register for each month
online today. While moms enjoy adult time focused
on areas of common interest offering inspiration and
information relevant to motherhood, the children will be
well cared for by nursery caregivers. Lifelong friendships
are formed through MOPS as moms realize they are not
in this mothering thing alone. MOPS is a community
outreach and members are encouraged to invite their
friends. May 7 is the Courage to Cook Healthy.
Parent Fellowship Hour
May 17
The Nursery Preschool Council looks forward to hosting
new parents, parents-to-be, and church members who
would like to celebrate these new families on May 17
from 9:45–10:45 a.m. in the new church commons area.
We hope church members of all ages will join us to
celebrate the special people who have recently become
parents. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us
for tea, pastries, fellowship, and fun!
*If you are a new parent (with a baby 1 year or younger),
please RSVP to Cameron Graham at
[email protected].
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9th Annual Children and
Youth Music and Arts Camp
August 3-August 7
For rising 1st through 12th graders
Children and Youth Music and Arts Camp is an exciting
opportunity for children and youth to grow in their
faith through music, drama, and art. The children and
youth are shown God’s love in a loving, supportive,
Christian environment by a caring group of individuals
who give freely of their time. Activities include: worship,
storytelling, choir, bell ringing, art, drama, rhythm
and percussion, and creative movement. (Set design
and costuming are offered to middle and high school
students.)
Visit esumc.org for more details about this amazing
program!
Children’s Ministry Assistant
We are a dynamic ministry environment at Edenton
Street United Methodist Church that is shaping the future
of the Kingdom through Children’s ministry. We are in
search of a Children’s Ministry Assistant.
The Children’s Ministry Assistant will assist in leading and
providing vision for our Children’s Ministry in a way that
helps children and parents become disciples of Jesus
Christ for the transformation of the world. The position
will assist parents in equipping their children to know,
love, and follow Jesus through biblical teaching and
discipleship by using a chosen curriculum in creative,
challenging and age-appropriate ways. The Children’s
Ministry Assistant supports the Director of Children
and Parent Ministries in the day-to-day operations of
children’s ministries. This position will provide support in
leading and offering vision for our children’s ministry. This
position is part-time at 15 hours per week and must be
available to work on Sunday mornings.
Local candidates only, please. Please forward resumes to:
[email protected]
Media Helpers:
One way the Media Team “Shares Christ from the Heart
of Raleigh” is by playing our traditional service on the
local Raleigh TV station. We are seeking volunteers to
Caring
for those who are hurting,
load the TV DVD copy into the system at the TV station
on a monthly basis. It takes one hour of your day to load
the DVD. You will be fully trained. No prior experience
or knowledge is required. If you are interested please
contact Alison Clinkscales at [email protected].
Become a Reading Buddy
ESUMC is part of Congregations for Children, a United
Methodist conference-wide effort to help churches
partner with schools and come alongside children
(especially those living in poverty) in a variety of ways.
We’re partnering with Hunter Elementary, and one need
they have is for folks who can commit to spending 30
minutes once a week as reading buddies. Can you make a
weekly commitment to help a child? If so, email Shelley at
[email protected] to get involved.
By Our Gifts - April 5
General Budget Received this Week: $62,592.26
Received Year-to-Date: $1,166,546.31
Opening Doors Pledge total: Opening Doors received: $5,114,439
$2,985,323.63
By Our Presence - April 12
Worship 8:40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
9:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
10:55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
11:11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Church on Morgan . . . . . . . 91
Worship Total . . . . . . . . . . 901
Sending ordinary
people
eStreet Eats
April Nutrition & Wellness Tip: Protecting
and Enhancing the Health of your BONES
They help us move, protect our organs and store vital
minerals. Focusing on bone health is important across
the lifespan. Sufficient dietary calcium consumption plays
a fundamental role in this. It is easy, tasty and preferred
that we consume calcium from natural, dietary sources
versus a supplement. The recommended total is around
1,200 mg/day, depending on age. Your body can only
absorb approximately 500 milligrams of calcium at a
time. Therefore, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Natalie
Taft suggests aiming for servings of calcium-rich foods
or beverages at least 3x/day versus all at once. Excellent
sources of calcium are listed as having more than 20%
Daily Value (DV) on the nutrition label. There are also
good non-dairy sources of calcium like kale, sardines and
chia seeds. Consider a calcium supplement, as needed,
in 500 mg doses and not to exceed 2,000 mg per day if
you feel you don’t get enough naturally. Vitamin D helps
our bodies absorb calcium; however, there are not many
naturally occurring Vitamin D-rich foods. Most people can
meet at least some of their needs through brief exposure
to sunlight and many dairy products are fortified with
Vitamin D. Milk, including skim, is fortified with the same
amount of Vitamin D and contains the same amount of
calcium per serving, regardless of fat content. Consider
getting your Vitamin D levels checked to determine if
a supplement is needed. Nutrition question? Contact
Wendy Pedraza, [email protected]
Broadcast Ministry
10:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
TV: Radio (live):
Internet (live): (One week delay) 12 p.m. on
Raleigh RTN Chan 22/ 97.6 TWC
4/19/15 WPTF
4/26/15 off air
Sermon recordings also available. Visit
www.esumc.org/worship/live-streaming
9:30 a.m. The Gathering Worship Service
Internet: Sermon recordings at
estreetgathering.org/media/sermons
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into the world
Equipped to do extraordinary things.
Sunday, April 19
4 p.m.Dancing 4 Him (357); Exsultate Dance Ensemble
(318); Exsultate Ringers Handbell Choir (Annex); Women’s Bible Study (163); Una Voce presents Annelies (Sanctuary)
4:40 p.m. Celtic Choir (314); Cherub Choir (306); Crusader Choir (316A)
4:45 p.m. Children’s Council (164)
5 p.m.Exsultate Youth Choir; Spirit Led Dancers (357)
5:20 p.m. Hallelujah Handchime Choir (351); Joyful Ringers
Handbell Choir (Annex)
5:30 p.m. Sunday Dinner (Kerr)
6:30 p.m. Wesley Handbell Choir (Annex); Faith Girlz (164); God’s Guyz (167); Youth Group (Bulla Hub)
Monday, April 20
9:30 a.m. Boylan Brass Rehearsal
9:45 a.m. Fitness Class (357)
12 p.m.Habitat Lobby Day (Kerr)
5 p.m.GS 3279 Meeting
6:30 p.m. New Testament History (163)
7 p.m.Cub Scout Meeting (Bulla Gym)
Need to reserve childcare for an event?
Contact Robin Ellison at [email protected] or
(919) 832-7535 ext. 212.
Sermon Information:
April 26
Traditional SorryNotSorry
Rev. Ned Hill
GatheringSorryNotSorry
Rev. Will Hasley
May 3
Traditional SorryNotSorry
Rev. Will Hasley
GatheringSorryNotSorry
Rev. Ned Hill
Tuesday, April 21
8 a.m.Habitat Lobby Day (Kerr)
9:45 a.m. Zumba (Bulla Gym)
12 p.m.Habitat Lobby Day (Kerr)
12:15 p.m. Moms in Prayer (Bulla 215)
6 p.m.Men’s Bible Study Sharing Dinner (Kerr)
7 p.m.UMW Circle 3 Meeting (Parlor); Young Adult Basketball (Bulla)
Wednesday, April 22
9:15 a.m. DWELL Bible Study (163)
9:45 a.m. Fitness Class (357)
10:30 a.m. Wed. A.M. Bible Study (321)
12 p.m.Intercessory Prayer (356)
3:30 p.m. Ruth Sheets Caregiver Support Group (161)
7 p.m.Boy Scouts (Bulla); Girl Scouts Religious Session (Bulla
216)
Thursday, April 23
8 a.m.StepUp Ministry (Bulla 217)
6 p.m.The Gathering Rehearsal
7 p.m.Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, April 24
7:30 a.m. Lakins Study Group (166)
9:30 a.m. Boylan Brass Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
7 p.m.Majesty Rose Benefit Concert (Kerr)
Saturday, April 25
8:45 a.m.Spring Planting Day (Kerr)
1 p.m.NCCMI Spring Recital and Reception (Chapel)
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Sunday Mornings
8:40 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. The Gathering Contemporary Worship (Kerr)
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:55 a.m.Traditional Worship
11 a.m. Church on Morgan Worship (Bulla)
11:11 a.m.The Gathering Contemporary Worship (Kerr)
Sunday Servants-April 26
Greeters:
8:40 Sean Threewitts, Frank and Lynda Bridger
10:55 Jerry Batchelor, Sandy Peele,
Frances Norris, Patsy Paris
Gathering:
Team G
Ushers:
8:40 Howard Cummings, Mike Ellis, Keith Lee, Jody Lockhart, Benjamin Lockhart
10:55 Grayson Hodge, James Brantley, Doug Cowan, Nikki Ellerbe, Carol Griffin, George Hearn, Willis Smith, Perry Dunstan, Finch Monson, Henry Barnette, Everette Knight, Tom West, Martha Hodge
Nursery:
Abbie Lee Roehm, Jason and Susanne Brown, Damon and Kelly Race, Kevin and Cara Bugg
Wiggler Worship:
Megan and Matt Gardner, Abbie Lee and Tom Roehm, Ryan and Amy Warren-Kimbro
Parking Group:
Watts
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation entails the business of
making something firm. In our case,
this has to do with making firm one’s
faith in Jesus Christ, taking on the
identity as a disciple of Jesus, and
committing to the local church of
ESUMC the offering of one’s prayers,
presence, service, gifts, and witness.
Many a momentous occasion occurs
in the life of a young man and woman,
yet none can trump the occasion at
hand. I am excited for what God has in
store for these faithful 40. We should
all be grateful for the investment of
our parent coordinators, Jennifer
Martin and Leslie Watts, and what
they have put into the making this
an excellent year for our confirmands
and leaders. I am inspired by the
committed mentoring offered by
our small group leaders, Stephen
Tedder, Emory and Chris Jepsen, Ingrid
Dunstan, Garrett Dimond, and Brad
Davis, as they provided the space for
students to wrestle with theology,
doctrine, and polity, providing a solid
framework for the business of making
one’s faith firm.
With the end of the class our students
embark upon a new beginning. My
prayer is that they will remain faithful
to what Christ has made firm in
their hearts, souls, and minds post
confirmation Sunday, and use their
strength to respond to God’s grace by
themselves making disciples for the
transformation of the world.
Mason Atwell
Lanif Azcona
LeighAnne Baldwin
Henry Barnette
Benjamin Burris
Sierra Clark
Duncan Coffey
Willard Cole
Anna Cummings
Grayson Deihl
Lindsey Dorn
Chloe Dunstan
Avery Edwards
Sophie Ellis
Miles Eubanks
Emma Eudy
Peter Glenn
Sloane Gunter
James Hodges
Julia Holoman
Anne Hope
Chantelle Irankunda
Carson Jenkins
Katherine Krause
Cameron Lewis
Henry Lewis
Drury “Brooks” Milliken
Kamsi Ngene
Rachel Nighorn
Anne Elise Norris
Parker Ogburn
Julia Powers
Lucas Ralls
Grace Raphun
John Ray
Magdaline Russell
Mary Stewart
Wilhelmina Stewart
Ruth Anne Warner
Greear Webb
View and Do: Summer Documentary Series
June 18, July 15 & August 19
Each month throughout the summer we’ll have the
opportunity to “View & Do” – view a documentary and then
hear from leaders how we, as Christians, can engage in
issues that sometimes seem daunting.
Our first View & Do centers on race. When the subject of
race comes up, many choose to avoid it because it is so
sensitive. As a result, it can be a taboo subject. But it’s a
subject that merits discussion. We only need to turn on the
news to see that mistrust, anger, fear, and divisions still exist
in our communities. As Christians, we must work together
in faith toward solutions and transformation. But, how do
we do that?
Our June film and discussion features the documentary
Racial Taboo, and aims to create dialogue to help people
talk openly and respectfully about differences, similarities,
and social issues. Racial Taboo combines history, comedy
and candid interviews to explore why it’s still hard to
discuss race in mixed groups.
Join us on Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Kerr Hall for the
showing of Racial Taboo followed by a discussion led by the
film’s producer, Brian Grimm, and Rev. Lisa Yebuah.
More information about the July and August View & Dos
will be coming soon. Mark your calendars!
228 West Edenton Street, Raleigh NC 27603
www.esumc.org | 919-832-7535
8:30am-5pm Mon.-Fri.