April 19 2009 bulletin

April 19, 2009

Gathering Music

The Greeting and Sharing of Joys

The Prelude/Lighting of the Candles

Worship through Song
9 a.m. O For a Thousand Tongues #57 Surely the Presence #328
11:15 a.m. We Fall Down
Forever My Friend

Worship through Prayer
The Morning Prayer
The Lords Prayer (in unison)

Worship through Giving
The Offertory (please register your attendance)
The Doxology 9 a.m. #94

The Offertory Prayer (9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.)
Holy One, we do not doubt that Jesus, the Messiah, lives again. Yet, only one short week from Easter, our thoughts are cluttered with finite, insignificant activities and agendas. Instead of remaining focused on the abundance of divine transformation, we return to a pessimistic mindset of scarcity. Refocus our attention on the joy of Easter, so that we may recognize all that we have received and be led to give cheerfully. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
(John 20:19-31)

The New Testament Lesson Acts 4:32-35

Worship Through Song
9 a.m. Because He Lives #364 Tis So Sweet to Trust #462

11:15 a.m. He Knows My Name

The Gospel Lesson John 20:19-31
Worship through Response
9 a.m. Blest Be the Tie That Binds #557
11:15 a.m. Lord Reign in Me

The Benediction

Assisting in Worship Today
Bob Gibson, Jim Cardwell
Deborah Bluestone, Charlene Simmons

Stewardship for 4/12/09
Attendance: Worship (152) Sunday School (58)
Designated offering $150.00
Offering $2841.97
YTD Offering: $43930.49

ATTENTION GRADUATES

Deborah Bluestone will need the following from you for the May/June Newsletter: full name; photo (can be e-mailed to her); date graduating; school name; future plans- college w/major, job, etc.; and parents name(s). Deborah's e-mail address is stoneyblue@aol.com.

PLEASE HAVE EVERYTHING TO HER BY THE DEADLINE OF APRIL 19TH.

OPPORTINITY FOR WORSHIP, WITNESS, FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE

Sunday 4/19/09
Worship 9:00 a.m. Cooper Café 10:00 a.m. Educational Classes 10:10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m.

Following 2nd service- VBS Introduction Meeting**

Lindsey Wilson College “Singers” Benefit concert for Lighthouse Ministries at St. John UMC in Prospect, 3:00 p.m. $12 for Adults

**DEADLINE FOR GRADUATES IS TODAY FOR INFO SEE INSIDE PAGE OF BULLETIN**

Monday 4/20/09
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. BSA Pack 190
Girl Scout Troop 1794 – Cadets

Tuesday 4/21/09
7:00 p.m. Finance Team meeting

Wednesday 4/22/09
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. BSA Troop 190

Thursday 4/23/09
6:45 p.m. Lamplighters

REMINDERS

 TODAY following 2nd service- VBS Introduction Meeting** Dani and Chris will be giving an overview of the material for all who think they might help. Dates are July 13-17

 Next Sunday, April 26, Leadership Council Meeting following second service. Each ministry team is expected to have a report and an update since our last meeting.

 Sacred Stitches is in need of Black, Red, and White yarn. Three skeins of any one color, any brand, will be appreciated.

 Church-Wide Pool Party July 19th.