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Sunday March 14, 2010
4th Sunday in Lent March 14, 2010 Theme: Compassion 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Prelude "In The Shadow of the Cross" Meditative Thought "I believe it's good to remember that we are all prodigals who have been given the fabulous gift of compassion from our Heavenly Father." Pastor Todd Gideon Minute - Dr. Lonnie Willis † Call to Worship Lord, we come into your house as your children. Gather us into your arms, as only a parent does, so that we may once again experience your love, comfort, and care. God, we confess that all too often we leave you, we forget you, and we ignore your presence in our lives. We are grateful that you do not do the same with us. Help us keep our eyes focused on the grand party awaiting us at the end of this journey instead of getting sidetracked by the details. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. † "Ye Servants of God" No. 181 Prayer of Confession No. 891 Epistle Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5: 15-21 NT pg. 171 Special Music "The Holy City" Don Lif - Solo The Community at Prayer The Lord's Prayer No. 895 † Affirmation of Faith No. 889 † Gloria Patri No. 70 Children's Time "Lift High the Cross" No. 159 Offering Offertory "Larghetto" † Doxology No. 94 † Prayer of Dedication † Gospel Lesson: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 NT pg. 74 Sermon Aila Tasse † "Love divine, All Loves Excelling" No. 384 † Blessing and Sending forth "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" No. 557 Postlude Ø † Indicates people are to stand, as they are able. Ø Worship packets for children available from the ushers. Ø Audio tapes of today's services are available upon request. Today's Organist : Sue Wallace Acolytes: Penny Barnes Liturgist: Dianne Karges Sound: Greg Pierce Ushers: Bob Martin, Keith Willets, Bob Reed, Dave Dobbins, Mark Yung, Darrel Yerg, Doug Cunningham and other volunteers Stewards for the week: Paula Knapple & Patsy Meyer Let us gather in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, donuts, and conversation together 4th Sunday in Lent March 14, 2010 Theme: Compassion 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Prelude "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" with "Above All" Cherub Chimes - "The Love Song" Gideon Minute - Dr. Lonnie Willis † Praise Songs "Joy" "I'm Forever Grateful" Community at Prayer Joys: "We praise you God" Concerns: "We pray to you God" The Lord's Prayer No. 895 Prayer Song "Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord" Epistle Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5: 15-21 NT pg. 171 Special Music "I Love Thee" Rainbow Ringers Special Music "Pass It On" Carol Choir Children's Time "Family Song" Offering Offertory "How Deep the Father's Love For Us" with "Love Divine, All Love's Excelling" Doxology "Give Thanks" † Prayer of Dedication † Gospel Lesson: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 NT pg. 74 Sermon "Compassion For Sinners Like Me" Pastor Todd C. Karges † "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever" † Blessing and Sending Forth "Awesome God" Postlude Ø † Indicates people are to stand, as they are able. Ø Praise /Worship words and Worship packets for children available from the ushers. Ø Child Care is provided in the nursery for children through Kindergarten Ø Audio tapes of today's services are available upon request. Today's Organist : Sue Wallace Acolytes: Joelly & Camille Anderson Liturgist: Julie Tracy Percussion: Sam Morgan Worship Team: Deb Tuepker, Kathi Yerg, Carlos Gutierrez & Dianne Karges Nursery: Joy Karges & Zoie Allen Sound & Power Point: Scott & Amy Hill Ushers: Jan Baruth, Roger Lucas, Brian Neben, Tom Renken, Brenda Renken, Lowell Myers & many volunteers Stewards for the week: Paula Knapple & Patsy Meyer
Weekly activities
This Week at FUMC Sunday March 14, 2010 - Gideon's Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship - FH 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Confirmation - Bell Room 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 2:00 p.m. Jail services 4:00 p.m. Hispanic Worship Monday March 15, 2010 12:00 p.m. Prayer Group - CR Tuesday March 16, 2010 6:30 p.m. Stamping - FH 7:00 p.m. Sweet Adelines - MPR Wednesday March 17, 2010 6:30 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast-Leprechaun 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 3:30 p.m. Rainbow Ringers 4:00 p.m. Cherub Chimes 4:30 p.m. Carol Choir 5:15 p.m. Faith Friends 5:15 p.m. Lenten Supper - SPRC & Memorial Committee serving 5:30 p.m. Middle School UMYF 6:00 p.m. Lenten Service - Woody Blackmore 6:30 p.m. ReThink Church - CR 6:30 p.m. Cathedral Bell Choir 6:45 p.m. Wesley Choir 7:30 p.m. High School UMYF 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday March 18, 2010 6:30 a.m. UM Men breakfast - CR 12:00 p.m. Lenten Luncheon-St. Ann's Church 7:00 p.m. All Church - Finance Meeting - FH Friday March 19, 2010 11:00 a.m. Faith Building class - Library 6:00 p.m. Scrapbooking - FH & K 6:00 p.m. Faith Building class - Library Sunday March 21, 2010-One Great Hour of Sharing (regular services) 2:00 p.m. Jail Services Happenings FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday March 18th 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Congregation is welcome & urged to attend!! New Bible Study to begin Faith Healing Choices Led by Ruth Munoz 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Fridays - March 12, 19, 26 April 9, 16, 23,30 - 11:00 a.m. - 16 & 30 - 6:00pm May 7 - 11:00 a.m. - May 7, 21, 28 6:00 p.m. Classroom in Church TBD EASTER LILIES If you wish to provide an Easter Lily for our Easter Service, please have them delivered after Wednesday, March 31st. Please be sure to inform the office if they are in memory or in honor of someone special. Lenten Services Wednesday Services - March 17 - Supper - 5:15 p.m. SPRC & Missions Committee serving Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Woody Blackmore Thursday Noon Luncheon - March 18 - St. Ann's Church Weekly Events Prayer Group Conference Room at noon on Mondays. No preparations, come and pray. Men�s Prayer Breakfast The Leprechaun at 6:30am. An ecumenical fellowship, Open to all men. Meets on Wednesdays. United Methodist Men�s Prayer Breakfast Open to all men. Meets at 6:30 a.m. on Thursdays in Fellowship Hall. Come and enjoy. Rainbow Ringers Children�s bell choir at 3:30 p.m. Open to kids in 3rd � 6th grades. Meets on Wednesdays in Bell Choir room. Carol Choir Choir Room/Loft at 4:30 p.m. Children�s choral choir open to kids in 1st � 5th grades. Meets on Wednesdays. Faith Friends Open to all children pre school � 5th grade. Meets in Fellowship Hall at 5:30. Dinner is served. Lots of fun crafts fellowship and music. Middle School UM Youth Fellowship Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. Open to all Middle School youth. Meets on Wednesdays. Cathedral Bells Adult and youth 7th through 12th grades bell choir. Meets on Wednesdays in Bell Choir Room at 6:30 p.m. Wesley Choir Choir Room/Loft at 6:45 p.m. Youth Choral Choir open to all youth 6th through 12th grades. Meets on Wednesdays. Chancel Choir Choir Room/Loft at 7:30 p.m. Adult Choral Choir open to all adults. Meets on Wednesdays. Senior High UM Youth Fellowship Youth Room/Starling Room at 7:30 p.m. Open to all High School youth. Meets on Wednesdays.
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