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 1 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. 2 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! 3 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 4 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. 5 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. 6 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 You can subscribe to receive our sermon blog posts at togetheronthejourney.blogspot.com. 7
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