Together on the Journey
Fairport United Methodist Church
31 W Church St., Fairport, NY 14450
585.223.9560
www.fairportumc.org
5th Sunday in Lent
March 22, 2015
Our Mission: “We are called to bring God’s love to all the world,
and to nurture God’s people in their spiritual journeys.”
Welcome to our worship service today!
FUMC is a Reconciling Congregation where all persons of any age,
gender, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, economic reality, family
status, sexual orientation, diverse ability or social status are welcome
without reservation to share in God’s love.
We are always delighted to have visitors seeking fellowship in our
Christian community. We invite you to journey with us in ministry and
mission. You may indicate your desire to join us on the Ritual of
Friendship or by contacting the pastor. Stop by our welcome table in the
narthex for further information and stop in the parlor for a cup of coffee
between services!
Persons with some difficulties hearing, but who do not wear hearing aids,
can find receiver/earbuds on the table in the narthex. Feel free to bring
your own earbuds!
Next Sunday we will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing offering,
which lays the foundation of all of the denomination’s relief work.
Sunday School – Palm Sunday (March 29) Children will start in
worship at 9:00 and 10:30am then go to Sunday School after the
children’s message.
Service Opportunities
Readers needed for Good Friday evening Service of Tenebrae
(darkness); please see Margaret as soon as possible.
Ushers are needed at our 9:00am Worship Services. The usher teams
are vital to the safety and security of our Church family, and we currently
have many open slots to fill. All are welcome to help. We will provide
simple "on the job training." The commitment is minimal, approximately
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five (5) times per year. Please contact either Loren Romagnola,
[email protected], 223-3004 or Lex Sleeman
[email protected]. Thanks for your consideration!
BTW (Beyond These Walls) – for March, we are requesting infant
needs (new or gently-used blankets and clothing, diapers, pacifiers, and
formula). You can drop off your donations in or near the designated bins
in the parlor. Donation slips are available. Join us on one of our shelter
visits; sign up on the Outreach bulletin board. Kathryn Pridey & Sue
Golembeski
Fellowship Opportunities
Book Club will meet Monday, March 23 at 7:00pm in the parlor, to
discuss "Defending Jacob."
Simple Suppers each Wednesday in Lent, 6-7 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Come and join in the discussion about our church, who we are and why
we’re here! Everyone has a seat at the table!
Deborah Circle will meet Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00pm in the parlor
for a program on Human Trafficking by Gale Fisher-Huber.
A 2nd COFFEE HOUR will be offered the 2nd Sunday of every month
after 2nd service! This fantastic idea came from two of our young couples
who are looking for a way to get to know more of us!!! Feel free to
bring a small dessert or a beverage.
Learning Opportunities
Our Living the Questions small group’s video discussion series, “Saving
Jesus”, is open to all, on Tuesdays at 4:00pm.
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Service Music Texts
Lord, Be Glorified – see hymn no. 2150, vs. 1
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
Create in me a clean heart, O God;
And renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
And take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
And uphold me with thy free spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;
And sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Create in me a clean heart, O God!
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CCLI#841086
Order of Worship
March 22, 2015
Please make sure your cell phone is silenced.
*indicates we stand, either in body or spirit
Bold print indicates congregational response
Hymn numbers above 2000 are found in The Faith We Sing.
The chimes call us to gather.
GATHERING TOGETHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE
Greeting
Ritual of Friendship and Announcements
At 10:30, persons at the center aisle end of each pew, please remove the Ritual
Sheet, as it returns, and place it in the offering plate when it comes around.
Prelude
Voluntary
*Hymn
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Lenten Cross Liturgy
Responsive Prayer of Confession
Response
Lord, Have Mercy
Samuel Wesley
No. 2051
No. 893
No. 482
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Readings
Psalter
Psalm 51
(with musical response 2)
Page 785
*Gospel
John 12:20-33
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God!
Anthem (10:30)
What Does the Lord Require of You
Joyful Noise and Heavenly Choir
Strathdee
Children’s Message (10:30)
All children (PreK through 5th grade) will gather in the parlor to meet their teachers.
*Hymn
Scripture Message
Moments of Reflection
Choral Response
When We Are Living
No. 356
Lord, Be Glorified
Kilpatrick
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RESPONDING TO GOD
Time of Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (trespasses)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Offering our Gifts
Offertory
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God
(9:00) Early Choir
(10:30) Chancel Choir
*Doxology
Mueller
No. 140 refrain
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed
thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
*Prayer of Dedication
*Affirmation of Faith
No. 887
GOING OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
*Hymn
Standing on the Promises
Benediction (seated)
Postlude
Now Thank We All Our God
No. 374
Kaufmann
Parents of children through grade 5 may leave for the Blessing Time
in the classrooms during the Postlude, after the pastors/choir.
Let us take these few moments for preparation,
for worship is over....the service begins.
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Sunday
March 22
Monday
March 23
Tuesday
March 24
Wednesday
March 25
Thursday
March 26
Friday
March 27
Palm Sunday
March 29
CHURCH CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
8:00A
Early Choir - 113
9 & 10:30A Worship & Sunday School
12:30P
Sunday Dinner – FH
6:00P
Sundays @ Six – S
6:00P
Sr High Youth – start in worship
8:00P
A Cappella Choir Practice – S
12noon
Mid-day Prayer – S
6:30P
YAM Living the Questions – 207
7:00P
UMW Book Club - P
7:30P
UMM Study Grp – 204
10:00A
Star Study Grp - 204
11:45A
Spiritual Lunch Break – P
4:00P
Living The Questions - 204
5:30P
Centering Prayer – B03
7:00P
Church Council – P
7:00P
YAM @ St. Joseph’s – off-site
11:00A
Joy Club – Filkins House
1:00P
Deborah Circle - P
6:00P
Lenten Dinner - FH
6:30P
Youth Bell Choir – S
7:30P
Chancel Choir - 113
6:30P
Bell Choir – S
10:30A
12noon
12:30P
6:00P
9 & 10:30A
Heart Listening
Mid-day Prayer - S
Benedictine Spirituality
Kingdom Within - 204
Worship & Sunday School
OFFICE AND CHURCH HOURS
Monday afternoons we are closed after Mid-Day Prayer.
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm; Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Note: An Automatic External Defibrillator is stored in the white wall case
in the Kitchen off the narthex.
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LEARNING TAKE HOME SHEET
Scripture focus:
John 12:20-33
Memory verse:
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Questions for the Journey
1) What kinds of things trouble your spirit?
2) Where do you observe God being revealed/“glorified”?
3) What promise from God do you hear in this text that you can stand
on?
4) If someone asked you how to see Jesus, what would you show them?
Prayer for the week
Create in me a clean heart, God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Amen.
Scripture/message for next week
Scripture focus:
Message focus:
Mark 11:1-11
Palm Sunday & Humility
MINISTERS AND STAFF OF FUMC
Ministers – All God’s People
Pastor – Margaret A. Scott
Associate Pastor – Christian Jewell
Music Ministry Director – Nicole Camilleri
Church Administrator – Katherine A. Harris
Youth Ministry – Pam Renfro
Children’s Ministry – Stacy Young
Custodian – Lisa Radford
Joyful Noise – Erin Triola, director; Joanne Bater, accompanist;
Nancy Hoffmann, Andrea Grabert, Samantha Lampron, assistants
Heavenly Choir – Lesley Dollard & Ellen Young, directors; Linda
Marsters, accompanist
Reader – Jeff Halik
Greeters – (9:00) JoAnn Price-Yablin and Carol Snow
(10:30) Ann and Gary Nelson
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