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Welcome! March 24, 2019
Order Of Worship Today’s Focus GOD’S FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY
Prelude Al Poppo
Welcome / Next Steps / Thank you Nancy Neumar and Doug Doan
Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.
“No Orphans of God” Marilyn Wagers, soloist
Opening prayer / Greet each other
Worship in Song “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH #526 “Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary” (C. Austin Miles) Hudson Men’s Quartet
Joys & Concerns Rev. Jeffrey Ice
Prayer Response: “Amen” Voices of Praise
Offering & Anthem “Thank You” (Ray Boltz) and slide show Martha Beneduci-Hall Don Word, Saxophone David Basler, Piano
Doxology
Hymn of Preparation “I Need Thee Every Hour” UMH #397 (v. 1, 2, 3)
Prayer for Pastor Loraine Cors
Message: “My Yoke is Light” Rev. Jeffrey Ice
Response “God Will Take Care of You” UMH #130
Take the Light into the World Acolytes
Benediction / Invitation / Prayer for lunch Rev. Jeffrey Ice
Postlude Al Poppo
Piano: Clara Jane Bidwell
Please continue with your donations to God’s
Food Pantry!
Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: A world of justice and mercy walking humbly with God.
Nursery (off of lobby)
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Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause…
Please lift your neighbors in prayer…
Praises: Marge Conwell was back in Worship Sunday; Mary Ann Demeter had a successful surgery; Mary Vicari had a successful surgery; answered prayers
Concerns: Ron Hawthorne, Sr.; Peggy Birch; Jerry & Vera Armstrong; Gary Robinson; Jo Ann Ash; Julio Santos; Mary Ann Demeter; George Yazel; Stephanie Whitton; family of Betty Schneider; Erin, Jessie & John McKinnon; 14 yr. old; Andrea Pope; Larry & Barbara Fraizer; Susan Colacicco; Pat Schultz; Mike & Pat Deighton; Kristin Van Skiver; Chris; Glen & Charlotte Williams; Grace Chalela; Deidra; Elaine; Crystal; Mattie McAlarney; Vi Salatino; Lois Meyers; Norm; Nancy Haitz; Lynn Carroll; son; Deanna Wynegaus; Brian L.; Anne Davis; Kenny Watson; Brady Hull; Sherry; Mary Jane Reed; June; Tom Crawford; Gary An-nan; Sandi; Donna & Harry Alexander; Ron & Donna; Mickey; Randy King; Robert Lloyd; Rosin family; Vicki & Hank Howell; Mason; Don; Alec & parents; Harold & daughter, Holly; Joshua; Jeff; Don & Laura; Helen Bates; Wink; Junior Pressnell; Brenda Plummer; Kristie Smith; Dave & Karen; Julian Pope; Mary & Tom Thompson; Dick & Tina Durfee; Nancy & Jim Coloccio; our country; Jeffrey & Lorelei Ice; Steve Ruegg; Pope family; RaeJean Fread; Carol McCrane; Joyce Brewer; Lucille Austin; Gaspar Aronica; Brent Hess; Lowyn; Braelyn; Melissa Thonen; George Cruver
Joys or Concerns? Email: [email protected]
CHURCH STAFF EMAILs
General Office .......................................... [email protected] Barbara Mathias, financial secretary ... [email protected] Don Word, co-worship director ............... [email protected] Joanne Kelly, co-worship director .......... [email protected] Kristie Freeze, administrative asst .......... [email protected] Martha Beneduci, facilities director ...... [email protected] Nancy Hitt, church administrator [email protected] Pam Jacobson, parish nurse ....................... [email protected]
Welcome to worship! As the world prepares for egg hunts and waits for spring sales, we invite you to discover the deeper meaning of Easter. Whether you can quote Luke’s account of the resurrection or think that Easter morning is when a rabbit looks for his shadow, this is the place where you can find a faith that makes a difference. So bring your hopes and fears, doubts and faith, to a cross filled with God’s love and a tomb emptied as a promise of eternal life. Because He Lives, we can face tomorrow. Once again, welcome!
Pray!
DO YOU HAVE A CHURCH KEY?
Changes made in the Child & Youth Protection Policy published by the Florida Conference, made it necessary to review our church build-
ing key holders. If you have a church key of any type, please see Mar-tha Beneduci-Hall by April 14th. The alarm codes will be changed as of May 1st. If you try to use a key with the old code, you will set the alarm off. You can catch Martha at church on Sundays or call her at the Church office during regular office hours.
Thank you for helping us update our policies and procedures to be in compliance with Conference requirements.
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SUGGESTED FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS:
1. Boxed cereal 7. Saltines
2. Single-serving oatmeal 8. Peanut Butter
3. Boxed pasta 9. Jelly
4. Pasta sauce 10. Pork & beans
5. Soup 11. Boxed mac & cheese
6. Ramen Noodles 12. Canned tuna or chicken
Drop off food donations in the gro-cery cart located in the Church lobby or at the Church office. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be put in the Food Pantry Truck Box located in the Church lobby or dropped off at the Church office.
Join us today immediately following this service for a luncheon sponsored by our God’s Food Pantry ministry.
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The following is a “snapshot” of the finances as of the end of February. Actual for Feb. Actual YTD Budget YTD General Fund Income Charitable Contributions 44,459.17 84,361.02 92,133.33 Other Income 8,920.39 17,140.72 17,536.66 Total General Income 53,379.56 101,501.74 109,669.99 Budget Expenses (excluding mortgage) Expenses 45,246.38 103,247.34 108,902.65 Total General Fund Income minus Expenses 8,133.18 (1,745.60) Other Income (separate from the general operating/budgeted income) Trustees Fund 1,790.00 3,784.00 Building Fund 5,762.00 10,406.00 The Worship Center Mortgage was down to $391,632.98 as of the end of February.
Nancy’s Notes by Nancy Hitt, Church Administrator
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A DEVOTION FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
The Holy Spirit by Terry Teykl
GOD’S PROMISE When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” —Acts 2:37
WORSHIP HIM Learn three different worship “words” in American Sign Language. Worship God with your hands.
PRAYER Lord you said it was to our advantage that you would go away so that you could send the Holy Spirit to convict and con-vince us. Holy Spirit, I ask you now to convict these of the one and only sin that will keep them out of heaven — re-jecting the Son of God. Grant them repentance. Convince them to accept the gift of right standing with God that is available in Jesus Christ. This is good and honors the finished work of Jesus on the cross. The prince of this world stands condemned, not them! —John 16:8-11; 2C Corinthians 5:21
LISTEN Be still and wait on the Lord for a specific direction to pray.
FAITH BUILDER But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said , “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” —Luke 18:13
Lent has begun and Easter is only six weeks away. Once again we are going to have Mums beautify our chancel area for Easter Sunday. If you wish to give a plant/s in memory or honor of a loved one or friend, you will have the opportunity to do so again this Easter. The cost will be $13.50 per plant. Envelopes will be available at all en-trances to the church as well as at the church office. Re-turn the envelope by placing in the offering plate or to the church office. The deadline to place your order will be Sunday, April 14, 2019. Thank you. —Worship Team
EASTER
FLOWERS
(I hope you find the devotion helpful as we seek to spend time with our Heavenly Father and reflect on the sacrifice and promise of Jesus.)
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Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Don’t wait, get connected today!
Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith Bible study and discussion group.
Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan March, April, May Call to Discipleship, Ministry, Mission, and the spread of the Gospel. (Luke, Matthew, and Romans)
Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study of John
Today: Sunday, March 24 FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY! 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children’s Ministry-CWC 8:45am Limitless Youth class-CE1 8:45am Galileans-CE9 (will resume 3/31)
8:45am Searching Christians -HH 10:00am Children’s Worship-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 11:15am Food Pantry Luncheon-FH 6:00pm Limitless-FH 6:30pm Instruments of Praise rehearsal-WC
Monday, March 25 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:30AM Flex & Balance-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CWC
Tuesday, March 26 9:15am Prayer Warriors-CE10 9:30am Thursday Musicale Rehearsal-HH 10:00am Stitches-CWC 5:00pm Journey through the Bible-CE1 7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts-HH
Wednesday, March 27 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CWC 4:45pm New Chapel bells-WC 5:30pm Bellaires-WC 6:00pm Limitless-CE1 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal-WC
Thursday, March 28 10:00am Encouragers-CE10 10:00am Homebound Comm.-CE1 10:30am Brass Quintet-CWC 2:00pm Pastor’s Bible Study-HH
Friday, March 29 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC
Saturday, March 30 8:00am TRUSTEE’S CLEAN-UP DAY!
BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House FR-Franks WC - Worship Center
Please call or send a card to…
3/24 Bob Jacobson 3/25 Ruth Arnold 3/26 Jennie Singletary 3/27 Judy Ayer 3/29 David Smith 3/30 Dawn Cushing
Corrections: 727-868-6178
On Thursday, March 28th, the Encouragers will discuss the topic: “Understanding Depression” as it relates to grief. We invite all those dealing with grief or loss of any nature to join us at 10am in Room CE10.
The Encouragers by Ruth Lott and Betsy Triznadel
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Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness
Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11:30a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Barb (BJ) Hebda 727-860-4709 Open to all women—faith and friend-ship blend together in a time of Chris-tian fellowship.
Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.
Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs, Rm. CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.
Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children’s Sunday School 10a Children’s Church
Thrift Store Hours: (727-863-6742) Tues-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture. Volunteers needed, contact Laura, 727-863-0176.
Food Pantry Wed, 9a - 12p, Howard Hall Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669 with food and spiritual nourishment. Donations appreciated.
Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 3rd Friday monthly Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242
Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!
Limitless (6-12th) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship - Lesson: Covenant 6p Sundays, Youth group—devotion and activity 6:00p Wednesdays, Small Group Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.
The Encouragers
Cub and Boy Scouts Tues., 7pm, Howard Hall Contact: Russ Hagerman 727-364-4782
Prepare young people to make ethi-cal and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
