March 14, 2021 Otterbein 9:00; Albright 10:45 Fourth Sunday in Lent

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE (A) “Lead Me To Calvary” Kirkpatrick

*OPENING HYMN “Amazing Grace” 378

*CALL TO WORSHIPLEADER: We are tapestries richly woven with the threads of your artistry and workmanship, O Lord.PEOPLE: As clay in the potter’s hand, as sculpture beneath an artist’s chisel, you are in us.LEADER: We are grateful for this “grace-ful” process through which your Spirit shapes and defines our yielding soulscape.PEOPLE: We celebrate the riches of your grace by seeking to embody a community of believers deeply rooted in the Truth.ALL: May we bear fruit conceived within a holy womb.

*OPENING PRAYER Let us be unto the world the living tapestry that God designed. Rich with thanks for unfailing love. Deep in soul renderings of divine joy that interweave faith, hope and love amid a world tattered and frayed. May the trace of grace bind up all edges worn with the light and mercy of Jesus Christ. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

GOSPEL READING John 3:14-21 The Word of God for the people of God. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.

PASSING THE PEACE

OFFERTORY PRAYER (Offerings can be placed in the plate as you leave today.)

*DOXOLOGY

PRAYER HYMN “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” 557

PASTORAL PRAYER

SILENT PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER

(A)ANTHEM “Rejoice the Lord is King”

EPISTLE READING Ephesians 1:1-10 The Word of God for the people of God. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path

MESSAGE “All-in Grace”

*CLOSING HYMN “Grace Greater Than Our Sin” 365

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE

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WELCOME We welcome all who have come on this fourth Sunday in Lent.Cherish this time of worship and be assured that we are praying for a blessing for you as you worship with us.

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OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-1:30

OTTERBEIN NEWS PRAYER CONCERNSArt & Dorothy McGann Debbie Knupsky Joan Truxel Jane McGann Gaylord Gardner Lisa Smarto

Twila Filler Alicia Glassburn Regina BoschJim Wagner Charlie Etling Connie Macioce Amy Toth Larry Metsger Easton & Elliott Hough

Linda Suter of Michigan Pastor Leona Norma CindricJeff Kerns Brother-in-law Melvin Oddie RoyChuck Watson Dr. Tom St.Clair Connie RoleyBillie Dunston Pastor Steve & Bev Rev. Bob & Amy Zilhaver Bishop Moore-Koikoi Our Nation Our government leaders Those with Covid 19 All Military persons Those unable to attend worship Those battling cancer Those battling addiction

Healthcare workers

OUR STEWARDSHIP - March 7, 2021

Sunday offering ......................................................................... $ 3,501.00 Sunday worship attendance ...................................................... 19

LITURGIST March 21: Nancy Calisti; March 28: Bev Lamb

ALTAR FLOWERSTo the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY of Bill Swan in remembrance of his birthday March 17 - given by Andrea & Family.

DONATION BASKETOtterbein will have a basket in the back of the church the last Sunday each month to make a special collection for local ministries & missions.

SECRETARY POSITIONOtterbein UMC is looking for a part time secretary in our church office. They will be asked to work Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 til noon. The person selected will be expected to act as the liaison between the church and the community. Must have basic computer and organizational skills. The pay is $90 per week. If you are interested please call Pastor Steve at 724-372-1453.

EASTER FLOWERSWe have order forms available for Easter flowers. We need paid orders by March 21. Absolutely the LAST DAY TO ORDER. They are $9 each.

CIRCLE NEWSThe Sunshine Circle will have a brief meeting TODAY in the sanctuary following the worship service.

ALBRIGHT NEWS PRAYER CONCERNSTom & Gloria McMurray Tina Hiltabidel Martha RoeCharles Marko Maddy Bartholomai Janice Bailey

David Leeder Rich TresslerJr Tim HoltMary Tressler Wanda Donner Dorman Jacobs

Misty Lowry Shirley Mathias Marilyn BanksTwila Filler Judy & Bill McClain Ed StoutJohn & Karen Hohmann Dolores Blaney Don Heckathorne

Ruby VanDyke John Shallenberger Dr. Tom St.Clair George Pasipanki Kathy Cunningham Bonnie BainChuck & Ann Watson Shirley Peterson George Flair

Maggie Corvin Robin Kennison Roxanne Goodwin Gayle Martin Joelle Richter Bill EtlingGene Beal Larry Hennison Pastor Leona

Anthony Carbonaro Dolly King Jim DaughertyGary McCracken Dorene Provance Cannon TwinsLoretta Prinkey Dennis Dunn Jackie Bartholomai Robert Siple Bill Little Dolores Malik

Charlie Smiley Ray Keefer Sandy ReichPastor Steve & Bev Rev. Bob & Amy Zilhaver Bishop Moore-Koikoi Healthcare workers Government leaders Those battling cancer

All military persons Unspoken requests Those battling addiction Those with covid 19 Homebound persons listed in newsletter

OUR STEWARDSHIP - March 7, 2021Sunday offering for budget ...................................................... $ 3,690.00Worship attendance ..................................................................... 43

LITURGISTMarch 14: Glennda Groh; March 21: Joni Snyder

ALTAR FLOWERS (1)To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING HONOR of Dorman & Kay Jacobs for their 61st anniversary March 12 - given by their family.(1)To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING HONOR of Charlotte Holt for her birthday March 13 - given by Jackie Bartholomai(1) To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY of Carol Lynngiven by Laura & Bob Locke.Shelley Mattis is updating the flower list. To reserve a vase for a certain Sun., please call 724-323-6822. $15 a vase to be paid on or near the Sunday you reserve.

SHOEBOXESWe will be collecting Shoeboxes during 2021 year. Shoeboxes are available at the church or you can use one of your own.

HOMEMADE EASTER CANDYSamples to look at are our in the narthex of the church. There are order forms there also. Bev needs paid orders in to her TODAY. We need volunteers to make or bag the candy. If you can help on Tuesdays 10-12 & Thursdays 6-7:30 please call Bev 724-372-1456.

APRIL/MAY NEWSLETTERNews deadline is March 25. Need volunteers to assemble for mailing on Tuesday, March 30 at 10:00.

55+ LUNCHEONThurs., March 25 at 11:00-1:00. TAKE OUT. Limited seating to eat in. Donations appreciated.

ALBRIGHT EASTER FLOWERS We will need paid orders in to the church by March 19. Please see the order form to place your order. They are $12.50 each.

LANCASTER TRIPThurs., June 24 will be our trip to go to Lancaster to see the story of Queen Esther. We still have a few (about 12) seats available on the bus to allow for safe distancing. Price is $145 and includes show, meal and bus transportation. We will accept reservations until TODAY. Must be paid in full by then. Any questions? Call Bev Lamb 724-372-1456.

COMMUNITY EASTER DINNERAlbright: We as a church in ministry for Christ will be hosting an Easter dinner for our community in need at this difficult time. It will be held on Sat., April 3 from 4-6. If you would like to help by donating your time, money or foods for our Easter Community meal, please contact the church office 724-628-7130, see the sign-up sheet in the back of the church, or contace Bev, Sherry or Michelle. Thank you for your continued support of our ministries. Yours in Christ, Bev

DISTRICT U.M. WOMEN NEWSConnellsville District United Methodist Women’s Spring Meeting will be a virtual meeting held on Saturday, April 10, starting with joining Zoom room at 9:00 am. The actual meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. Natalie Marionneaux will be the guest speaker. You can join virtually at https://psu.zoom.us/j/92147590354. The meeting, itself, will be the same format as in previous years.