UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
100 Peachblossom Road
Easton, Maryland 21601
410-822-0001
410-822-0002 fax
www.stmarkseaston.org
The Vision of St. Mark’s United Methodist church
is to inspire people of all ages, through acts of love
and service, to know Jesus Christ.
4th Sunday of Lent
… …… … … ..9:30 Worship for March 15, 2015
Music To Prepare Our Hearts
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING SONGS
Welcome
Let’s walk together for a while and ask where we begin
To build a world where love can grow
And hope can enter in, to be the hands of healing
And to plant the seed of peace, singing
Refrain: welcome, welcome to this place.
You’re invited to come and know God’s grace.
All are welcome the love of God to share
‘cause all of us are welcome here;
all are welcome in this place.
Let’s talk together of a time when we will share a feast,
Where pride and power kneel to serve
The lonely and the least, and joy will set the table
As we join our hands to pray, singing Refrain.
Let’s dream together of the day when earth and heaven are one,
A city built of love and light,
The new Jerusalem, where our mourning turns to dancing,
Every creature lifts its voice, crying Refrain.
Come to the Water
There’s a war going on just across the street,
There’s a rage that’s burning to an angry beat.
I can feel the thirst but there’s no relief.
We need a river.
There’s a sound in the distance like a thunder cloud,
We’re waiting for the rain while the sun beats down.
Can you feel it rising from the underground?
We need a river.
Oh, let justice roll like rivers.
Oh, let mercy flow with love, love.
Refrain: Come to the water, come to the water of life.
It will never run dry.
Come to the water, run to the water of life.
It will never run dry.
There’s a cry from the child in the factory,
There’s a prayer for the prisoners of poverty.
Save us from the greed and the apathy.
We need a river.
There’s a hope like a flood running down our street,
We’re an army of peacemakers on our feet.
Take us to the place love and mercy meet.
There is a river.
Oh, let justice roll like rivers.
Oh, let mercy flow with love, love. Refrain.
OPENING PRAYER
MEET & GREET YOUR NEIGHBORS
JOYS & CONCERNS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
SONG OF PRAYER
Christ Has Broken Down the Wall
Christ has broken down the wall,
Christ has broken down the wall.
Let us join our hearts as one,
Christ has broken down the wall.
We’re accepted as we are,
We’re accepted as we are.
Through God’s love all is reconciled,
We’re accepted as we are.
Cast aside your doubts and fears,
Cast aside your doubts and fears.
Peace and love, freely offered here;
Cast aside your doubts and fears.
We will tear down the walls!
We will tear down every wall!
God has called us, one and all;
Christ has broken down the wall!
OFFERINGS OF TITHES AND GIFTS
"Child of God" … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …. … … … ..Miller
DOXOLOGY …...……………………....………..…………….……….... … page 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
▲THE READING
FROM THE GOSPELS
John 4:7-26… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … page 925
VIDEO GOSPEL ... …. …. … … … … “The Woman at the Well” … … … …
MESSAGE …“Encounters with Jesus: Never the Same!”… Rev. Missy Rekitzke
CLOSING SONG
Draw the Circle Wide
Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.
Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.
No one stands alone, we’ll stand side by side.
Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.
Repeat
Draw the circle wide, draw it wider still.
Let this be our song: no one stands alone.
Standing side by side, draw the circle, draw the circle wide.
Repeat
Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.
Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.
No one stands alone, we’ll stand side by side.
Draw the circle draw the circle wide.
▲ BLESSING
“Have a Blessed Week & Say a Good Word for God!”
Lenten Prayer
Dear Lord,
I am not always sure I know what I want for myself. I am surrounded by
some people who want me to be more than I am, and others who want
me to be less. What is worse, I have those same expectations of others.
Sometimes that makes it difficult for me to get my head and my heart
moving in the same direction. If it is possible, let that cup pass from me,
but if not … Amen.
WELCOME TO ST. MARK’S! Let us prepare ourselves to worship our
Lord this morning with prayer. Before the service begins, you are invited to
register your attendance (please print) in the attendance pad in the pew.
FLOWERS on the Altar this morning are presented to the Glory of God,
in loving memory of her parents, Mary & Norris Elliott by Pat Visgaitis.
LARGE PRINT HYMNALS , BULLETINS, & PRAYER
REQUEST FORMS ARE AVAILABLE. Please see an usher.
IN THE LITERATURE RACK Upper Rooms reg & LP - Mar/Apr and
Pockets - Feb & March.
CD MINISTRY Today’s sermon is available on CD for you to share with a
friend. Please see an usher or fill out a form on the usher’s table.
THE NURSERY is located in Room 212 & is available for parents to
either drop off their children during the 9:30 service or tend to their child's
needs. Volunteers will be available in the nursery every week, only during the
9:30 service but, it will be open during all other services for families to use as
well.
THRIFT SHOP HOURS are Monday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday,
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 410-820-7106.
-Those Who ServeHEAD USHER: Chuck Mangold.
USHERS: Craig Atwood & Eric Steward.
GREETERS: Craig Atwood & Eric Steward, John & Marilyn Morris,
Bob & Jean Berry.
LAY READER: Curt Booth.
VIDEO SETUP: Josh Atwood.
ALTAR GUILD: Bobbie Ayers, John & Marilyn Morris.
SOUND SETUP: Shea Springer.
ARE YOU SEEING STARS?
STARS MEAN NEW OR CHANGED ANNOUCEMENTS!!
THANK YOU FROM TIS to all the ST Mark's homeless shelter volunteers
who covered the shifts & the dinners over the last two weeks at Easton's
Promise. The weather meant we needed to keep the shelter open all day, every
day, & St Mark's volunteers made that happen. I want to say a big "THANK
YOU" myself to all of you who served, who donated financially, & who prayed
for the homeless & the shelter program. There is a legal challenge from some
neighbors against the shelter being at that location, & that case will be heard in
circuit court on March 13th. Please be in prayer for God's will to be done in the
judge's decision concerning whether the shelter will be able to remain open on a
continuing basis. There is joy in serving & joy in prayer, Barbara Friedman
HELP WANTED Since October either Bill Gunther or Jim & Sheila Scott
have been picking up the left over bread & pastries from Panera Bread each
Saturday night between 9 & 9:30 PM & taking it to our church kitchen. Then on
Sunday mornings around 7am, Herby & Della Andrew re-package the food to
get to different groups/people later that morning or early Monday. We need
some help with the Saturday night pick ups. There will be a sign up sheet in the
gathering area this Sunday. We hope that 4 people will sign up to get the bread
once each month.
LAST CALL FOR SHOES Last call for shoes! Sunday, March 29,
will be the last day for our current shoe collection. It’s gratifying to know that
our unneeded shoes can be used to provide fresh clean water where it is greatly
needed - such an easy way to share our blessings. Many thanks for your
wonderful response!
HAVE INFO FOR THE MARKINGS? Email your items to
[email protected] & Karen Reed will forward to Linda Spano
who is compiling the newsletter for St. Mark’s. We will have a new email for
you to submit your articles soon!
ST PATRICK’S DAY PRAYER SERVICE will be held at noon,
Tuesday, March 17 at Temple B’nai Israel. Public is invited.
THRIFT SHOP NEEDS YOU! If you are looking for a place to be useful at
St. Mark’s, think about volunteering at the Thrift Shop. We need men as well as
women. Just 4 hours once a month or as needed Hours are Mondays 10:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturdays are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Contact Lee at 410-829-8189. Lee Royer, Missions
PECANS are still available in the church office. Proceeds will go to the needy
fund. The 1 lb. bags are $8.50 each. Remember these freeze very well for next
REMEMBER IF YOU SHOP ONLINE TRY
SMILEAMAZON.COM If you shop on Amazon why not choose to donate
money to St. Mark’s?? Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible
AmazonSmile purchases to St Mark's UMC whenever you shop on
AmazonSmile. We all know that every penny counts! So don’t forget when
you are shopping for Christmas or everyday items go to smile.amazon.com &
choose St. Mark’s!
PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
please feel free to join us as we pray for various needs for the church, members
& the local community. Please use the pew cards to submit requests for prayers.
BOARD OF CHILD CARE/FOOD LION PARTNERSHIP Food Lion
has agreed to donate a certain percentage of every dollar that is spent in its
stores to the Board of Child Care, Denton Campus. To get the credit, you need
to register your MVP discount card in order for the Board to get this credit.
Please register your card information on the list in the Gathering Area. Thanks!
LABELS FOR EDUCATION (Campbells, etc.) coupons please bring to
church & place them in the Campbell’s soup can.
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY The purpose of the Prayer Chain Ministry is
to provide prayer support in crisis or emergencies for church members, loved
ones & people in the community. Please call the church office 410/822-0001 &
or Contact Sara Lou Casson 410/822-4872 or Betty Fleming 410/822-2216.
SAVE YOUR TRASH! Please continue to save Boxtops for Education for local
Elementary Schools, & soda can tabs for Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore.
Please place in basket marked Save your Trash.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
8:15 a.m. – Worship Service. Chapel.
9:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship.
9:30 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary.
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages.
11:00 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary.
3:00 p.m. – Concert. Sanctuary.
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class. Room 201 (Youth Room).
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
6:00 p.m. – Dance practice. Sanctuary.
6:30 p.m. – The Letters of Paul. Room 209.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
6:30 p.m. – Easter Experience Bible Study. Conference Rm.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal. Choir Rm. & Sanctuary.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
7:30 a.m. – Jubilee Singer Rehearsal. Chapel.
8:15 a.m. – Worship Service. Chapel.
9:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship. Gathering Space.
9:30 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary.
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages.
11:00 a.m. – Worship Service. Sanctuary.
6:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class. Room 201 (Youth Room).
-NEXT WEEKTHE SCRIPTURE LESSONS from the lectionary for next Sunday are
Jer. 31:31-34, Ps. 51:1-12, Heb. 5:5-10, John 12:20-33.
-LET US PRAY FORPrayer Focus:
Safety for the children in the school & the community.
St. Mark’s Mission is
To share the love of Jesus
with & through the people of Talbot County & beyond.
Our Worship:
8:15 A.M. Worship
9:30 A.M. Worship (confirmation)
11:00 A.M. Worship
Total Worship Attendance
Sunday School Attendance
2014
64
245
146
455
2015
56
114
120
290
73
* The new fiscal year began on July 1.
Our Tithes & Offerings (March 8, 2015)
Amount Received Last Week…………………$ 16,327.00
Missions Fund (YTD) *…….…........................$ 33,452.42
Building Maint. Fund…(YTD) *……...............$ 31,365.92
April 14, 2015
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
INVITING ALL WOMEN TO JOIN US FOR
WOMEN’S DAY APART
A SPIRITUAL DAY FOR WOMEN
SPONSORED BY ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The Auditorium at William Hill Manor
501 Dutchmans Lane Easton, Maryland
$15.00 per person – Lunch Included
Guest Speaker: Tracy Harding, an Ordained Minister
Her Topic: “Miracles Still Happen”, a testimony
of her near death experience & encounter with God
Reservations must be in to the church office by Sunday, April 5.
Please make check payable to St. Mark’s United Methodist Women
with “Day Apart” in the memo line.
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RESERVATION FORM
Name:___________________Phone:_______________
Guest:(s)______________________________________
Paid:______________ Check No._________________
Easter Flowers and Other Memorial Gifts
Because we sometime receive orders for
more flowers than we really need, and
because there are other ways you can help
enhance our worship services at Easter, the
form below will allow you to decide what
you would like to do. All gifts will be acknowledged in
the bulletin.
I/We ____________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Wish to make the following gift to enhance the Easter
services at St. Mark’s:
____ In honor of __________________________
(name of living person)
____ In memory of _________________________
(name of deceased person)
$_____ Easter Lilies ($10.00 each)
$_____ To help cover the cost of decorations other than
flowers.
$_____ To use as needed.
Make checks payable to: St. Mark’s United Methodist
Church & bring to the church office or put in offering
plate. The flowers will be placed on the altar for Easter
Sunday, April 5. Deadline for Lily orders is orders is
March 29, 2015.