Sermon Notes

195 Broad St. • Wadsworth, OH 44281Phone: 330.336.6689Email: wadsumc@wadsumc.orgWebsite: wadsumc.org

UnitedMethodist

WADSWORTH

C H U R C H

April 28, 2013

Our mission

is to make disciples of Jesus Christ

for the transformation of the world.

Adults

Care Packages for Military Donations of gum, wrapped hard candy, popcorn, pop tarts, breakfast bars, white socks, chapstick, toothbrushes, paper & pencils, and paperback books are being collected until May 26 by the Membership Team to send to those who are currently deployed. Please place your donations in the wire baskets in the upper lobby.

Pancake Breakfast There will be a pancake breakfast on May 19 from 8:30-11:45am in fellowship hall. Price is $5 person or $15 for a family. This fund raiser is to benefit the Aurora, North Carolina mission trip in July.

Intergenerational Mission Trip There are still places available if you are considering going on the trip to Aurora, North Carolina. Contact Maryann Toney (330.334.5198) or Aaron Vandersommers (aaron.vandersommers@goodyear.com) for more information on how you can get involved.

National Day of Prayer You are invited to join the community at the Wadsworth gazebo Thursday, May 2, from 7:00am-8:00am. National Day of Prayer calls on all people of different faiths in the United States to pray for the nation and its leaders.

Simple Church: ServeDeut. 15:12-18; Ps 22: 25-31; 1 John 4:7-12; John 15:1-8

Agape is _________ __________ ________ – ________ to others.

- It is a _____-_______ sacrificial love.

- It is a __________ or _________ of the will.

We derive our __________ ________ as disciples from Jesus.

- The hallmark of Jesus’ life was ________________.

- The symbol of service is not the ______, but the _________.

- Diakonia - John 12:26 ~ Jesus is present where we ________.

- What is “incarnational ministry”? ~ _____ with _____ on it!

The difference between a “____________” and a “___________.”

- “Choosing to ________” vs. “Choosing to be a __________”

- Deut. 15 ~ a “love slave” ~ the Apostle Paul

“Centripetal Force” and “Centrifugal Force”

- John 15 ~ The Vine and the branches

- Simple Church: “Disciples, Pilgrims & Apostles”

- The church is not called to live for _______ but for _______.

The “Big Question”

- It’s not: “Am I ________?” It’s: “Why am I ________?”

- “To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill” ~2 Cor. 5:18

Matthew 25 ~ “the least of these”

- ________________ is the fruit of discipleship. ~ John 15:8

- Christ and Culture (to be continued)

Worship 8:15 and 11:00

Worship 9:30

We Gather to Worship Our GodGathering Music Welcome Prelude (11:00) God Walks Beside Me

We Enter God’s Presence with Song and Praise *Call to Worship Psalm 22:25-31*Invocation *Hymn 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling*Unison Prayer*Gloria Patri 71Opportunities to Minister & ServeBaptism (11:00) Carsten Alan Chouinard

We Hear God Speak and Offer Our Prayers Old Testament Lesson Deuteronomy 15:12-18New Testament Lesson 1 John 4:7-12Hymn 413 A Charge to Keep I HaveJoys & ConcernsPastoral Prayer/Lord’s PrayerAnthem Then Will The Very Rocks Cry Out Chancel Choir

We Hear the Word of God Proclaimed Gospel Lesson John 15:1-8Message Simple Church: Serve Pastor Don Ebert

We Respond To God’s Word & Share in His MissionOffering of our Gifts and TithesOffertory The Servant Song/Make Me A Servant *Doxology and Prayer of Dedication*Hymn 396 (vss. 1, 2 & 4) O Jesus, I Have Promised*Benediction*Postlude This Is The Day

*Please stand as you are able.

Welcome! If you are a guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with

us. After the service, please stop by the Information Center.We have a gift for you and some literature.

Caring

Altar Flowers Dedicated to the glory of God and given by Eric & Carol Ralston in honor of Vivienne Ann, granddaughter, on her seventh birthday.

Military Deployments Please pray for the following people who are serving in the United States military: Brian Anderson, Brian Bonk, Russ Conway, Nate Danals, Jonathan Detwiler, Pete Drury, Tyler Frye, Al Green, Jeff Keenan, Jacob McIlvaine, Glenn Schroeder, Darrin Silliman, Matthew Sintoni, Mike Wallet.

Today

We join together in prayer for:Hospitalized this week: Jeanne Manning, Leland Swinehart, Tom Spry (WRH)Local: Strongsville School District StrikeNation: Victims of the flooding in MidwestWorld: Victims of earthquake in China

Pastor Don EbertVisitation Pastor Dale TurnerDirector of Discipleship Tim BeckDirector of Childrens’ Ministries Mary Jo SchroederDirector of Youth Ministries Jon Walkup Organist Brenda AdleyChancel Choir Director Linda McNamaraTreasurer Midge HagenbaughWadsworth Christian Preschool Administrator Connie Lowe

Erin MillerOffice Manager/Financial Secretary Barb ClineOffice Assistant Barb StewartCustodian Penny MongAssistant Custodian Scott Murphy

Paid Servants

This WeekMonday, April 29 9:15am BSF Leaders, 110 1:00pm Sm Grp, 104 7:00pm Boy Scouts, FH

Tuesday, April 302:00pm Sm Group, 102 4:15pm Jr Joyfuls, 109 6:00pm Cub Scouts, FH 7:00pm Sm Group, 102

Wednesday, May 1 7:15am Sm Group, Buehler’s 9:15am BSF, all 1:00pm MAPS, 104 6:30pm jROC, annex 6:30pm ROC, 005 7:00pm Adult Choir, FH

Thursday, May 2 6:30am Prayer, 1129:00am Quilting, 108

6:00pm Kidz Choir, 1106:30pm Prayer, 1127:00pm Praise Team, Sanc7:00pm Sm Group, Annex 7:30pm UMW Bd Mtg, 108

Friday, May 3 6:30pm AcolyteTrng,Sanc

Saturday, May 410:00am FeedtheSouls,KitSunday, May 5 8:15am Worship 9:30am Worship & Classes10:30am Reception for seniors, FH 11:00am Worship & Classes 12:15pm CAT, 104 4:30pm Cub dens, 2nd flr 7:00pm jROC, annex 7:00pm ROC, 005

Baptism This morning we are honored to baptize Carsten Alan Chouinard, son of Scott and Sarah (Rahe) Chouinard.

4:00pm Feed the Souls, Fellowship Hall 4:30pm Cub Dens, 2nd flr 6:15pm Couples, annex

Congratulations to Jill & David Jones on the birth of their son, John David “Jack” Jones, V. Bob and Susan Plank are the proud grandparents.

Gospel Lesson John 15:1-8Message Simple Church: Serve Pastor Don Ebert

Children/Youth

Kid’s Camp Needs You! Kid’s Camp, to be held July 29-August 2, needs teachers and helpers. If you have a specific talent or simply a willingness or desire to participate, your help is needed in the following areas: Bible stories, crafts, snacks, journaling/prayer, music, worship and mission. Please sign up in the Narthex. Leader and Helper Meeting Sunday, June 2 at 12:15pm in room 109.

Senior Recognition On May 5, the church is recognizing this year’s senior class at both the 9:30 and 11:00 services. If your child is a senior and plans to attend, please RSVP to Jon Walkup (jon@wadsumc.org) or the church office by Monday, April 29.

A new edition of “The ROC Agenda” is available in the lobby behind the Information Center. Be sure to grab a copy for upcoming youth summer information.