March 1, 2015 - Church of the Pines

Worship on Sunday, March 1, 2015
Second Sunday in Lent
Into the Presence of God
Prelude
Special Music
As We Forgive
UMCOP Choir
“Restoration”
Greeting and News of a Church Alive
*Introit
Holy God, We Praise
Thy Name
The Word of God
UMH 79
Scriptures Matthew 20:20-34
*Call to Worship
Leader: Welcome this day, to the second step on
our Lenten journey.
People: We come with great hope & expectation,
as we walk the way of Christ.
Leader: Today’s journey will demand much of us.
People: Lord, make us ready to offer ourselves
to You.
Leader: Come, let us begin again the wondrous
excursion.
People: Let us place our lives in God’s abiding
love. Amen.
Fred Melms
pg.22 of the New Testament
*Hymn
The Servant Song
FWS 2222
Interpretation of the Word
Pastor Mark Gilbert
“It’s All About You”
Moment for Reflection
The Table of our Lord
Call to Communion
Blessing of the Sacraments
Sharing the Body and Blood of Christ
As We Gather At Your Table
*Hymn
In Christ There Is No
East or West
UMH 548
Our Response
Prayer of Confession
Guiding Lord, even though we hesitated on our
Lenten journey, we vowed to come with You
through all the trials and fears toward the Cross.
Today we face the challenge which true commitment brings. Are we willing to offer our whole
selves to You in service? We would like to think
that we can do that, but we are aware of how
many times we have turned away from service
and instead focused on our own desires. Remind
us again of the commitment You would have us
give if we are to become disciples. Forgive us
our stubbornness and fears. Lead us forward,
gracious Lord, up these steps toward the Cross.
Amen.
Words of Assurance
The journey of discipleship is never easy, but
you can be assured that you will not be on this
journey alone. Place your trust in Jesus. Amen.
Time for Children
Andrea Yates
Offertory There Is A Wideness In God’s Mercy
*Doxology
Praise God From Whom
All Blessings Flow
*Prayer of Dedication
UMH 94
Lenten Theme: A World Worth Saving
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn
One Bread, One Body
SERVICE OF THE WORSHIP OF GOD
March 1, 2015 10:00 am and March 4, 2015 5:50 pm
UMH 620
Into the World
Theme: Serve God by Serving Others
Text: Matthew 20:20-34
This worship service will help me see that following Jesus means
letting go of myself.
*Benediction
Pastor Mark Gilbert
*People’s Response: Live Christ’s Love NOW!
*Closing Song
Forth In Thy Name
UMH 438
Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go
My daily labor to pursue
Thee, only Thee resolved to know
In all I think or speak or do
Postlude
Though the Mountains May Fall
415 Chippewa Street (corner of Chicago St. and Highway 51N) P.O. Box 144 Minocqua, Wisconsin 54548
(715) 356-3041 FAX: (715) 356-3225 Email: office@umchurchofthepines.org
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We are a Stephen Ministry Church.
March-April 2015
Worshippers, please sign the red Friendship Pads, located in the
hymnal racks. Guests, please place your name and comments in
the Guest Registry in the South Entry. Guest name tags are
available in the hymnal racks.
We encourage you to use the time before worship for prayer, to open your heart and mind to God and His message for you.
Please be considerate of others when you enter the Sanctuary by entering quietly.
Large print bulletins, hymnals, and Bibles are available. Hearing assistance is also
available. Please ask an usher about any of these!
If you have a prayer request, please complete a prayer card. These are pink and can be found in the pew rack.
Hand the card to an usher when we receive the offering.
There are activity bulletins for children. Child Care is offered at 10:00 in the Nursery for children four years old & younger.
We also have a Cry Room at the back of the Sanctuary. Please ask an usher or a greeter if you need assistance.
Please join us in the Ministry Center for coffee fellowship at 11:00.
Worship Stewards
Greeters: Bob and Pat Schuld
Liturgist: Fred Melms
Ushers: Joe and Karen Augitto
WOW Musician: Anna Gilbert
Sunday
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9:00 Choir
9:45 Child Care
10:00 Worship
11:00 Coffee Hour
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9:00 Choir
9:45 Child Care
10:00 Worship
11:00 Coffee Hour
Mission Stock Sales
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9:45 Child Care
10:00 Worship
11:00 Coffee Hour
7:00 Bible study
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To be on our book club email list, contact Sandi Rexroade,
sandirex5@gmail.com
6:30 Ministry
Council
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10:00 Between
Friends
2:00 Bible study
5:30 Group studies
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9:00 Choir
9:45 Child Care
10:00 Worship
7:00 SPRC
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1:00 Martha Circle
3:30 WOW classes
4:45 A Time To Be Still
5:15 Dinner
5:50 WOW Worship
6:30 GROW & Impact
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9:30 Dawn Circle
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9:30 Lydia Circle
12:00 Ruth Circle
3:30 WOW classes
4:45 A Time To Be Still
5:15 Dinner
5:50 WOW Worship
6:30 GROW & Impact
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5:30 Odd
5:30 Choir rehearsal Couples
6:00 Family
6:30 Stephen
Movie Night
Ministry
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3:30 WOW classes
4:45 A Time To Be Still
5:15 Dinner
5:30 Turn-the-Page
5:50 WOW Worship Book Club
Mission Stock Sales
6:30 GROW & Impact
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12:00 UMW General
Meeting
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8:00 Men’s
Breakfast
3:30 WOW classes
4:45 A Time To Be Still
5:15 Dinner
5:50 WOW Worship 5:30 Choir rehearsal
6:30 GROW & Impact
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12:00 Good
Friday service
2:00 Bible study
Palm Sunday
11:00 Coffee Hour
4:45 A Time to be Still
6:00 Maundy
Thursday service
7:00 Bible study
Next Week’s Worship
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12:00 Keenagers
2:00 Bible study
MARCH:
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
hosted by Bryn Lottig
March 19, 5:30, at Bryn’s house in Arbor Vitae
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12:00 Esther Circle
2:00 Bible study
5:30 Group studies
7:00 Bible study
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5:30 Missions
6:00 Deborah
5:30 Group studies Circle
6:30 Trustees
7:00 Bible study
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Daylight Savings
Begins
9:45 Child Care
1:00 Prayer shawl 2:00 Bible study
10:00 Worship
knitters
11:00 Coffee Hour
5:30 Group studies
Turn-the-Page Book Club meets the 3rd Thursday
of each month at 5:30—join us!
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Official Cancelation Policy: During the week, if the schools are closed, all church activities are canceled (meetings, classes,
meals, services). If there is a safety issue, the office will close at the discretion of the Pastor. Sunday morning cancellations will
take place at discretion of the pastor, Ministry Council chair, and Lay Leader, with notification being made as early as possible,
preferably the night before. If school is canceled ahead of time for Thursday, Sunday’s procedure will apply to WOW activities.
Lenten Theme: A World Worth Saving
Greeters: Byron and Mary Wechter
Theme: Feeding Others and Starving Our Guilt
Ushers: Larry and Bonnie Duffee
Liturgist: Lynn Tosch
Text: Matthew 25:31-46
This worship service will help me see that, when Music: Celebration Brass Quintet
I serve others, I serve Christ.
Flowers: Jeff and Sue Nienow
United Methodist Church of the Pines Staff
Rev. Mark D. Gilbert………..…………………....................……...………..Pastor
Andrea Yates………....Coordinator of Children, Youth & Family Ministries
Anna Gilbert……..………..…………………...………….Administrative Assistant
Kim Albano………………..………...………………………....…..Childcare Provider
Rudy Vlosak……………………………………………………………………….Custodian
Sue Meyers……………………………………..…………..…………………….Organist
Lisa Hernandez..………………...…………………..…………..…….Choir Director
Carol Cady……………….……………………………………………………...Lay Leader
Daniel and Rachel Gabler…………………...………………………..Missionaries
W.O.W.
United Methodist Women
Deborah Circle will meet tomorrow, March 2, Our General Meeting is March 25, at noon, in the Ministry
Center. Deborah and Martha Circles are hosting. A speaker
at 6:00 pm in the Ministry Center.
from the Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual
Esther Circle meets this Wednesday, March
Assault will be presenting. This is an agency we support
4, at 12:00 in the Pine Room. Remember to
through our mission money, and we will have a chance to
bring a sandwich!
hear their story. The program is open to anyone, not only
Martha Circle will meet this Thursday, March UMW members. To hear the program only, please come
5, at 1:00 pm in the Ministry Center.
after lunch at 1:00.
Dawn Circle will meet next Wednesday, March 11, at 9:30
am in the Ministry Center. Bonnie Duffee and Marilyn
Remien are hosts.
Worship On Wednesday March 4, 2015 5:50 pm
Into the Presence of God
Passing the Peace
Prayer
Worship through Music
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer
Ruth Circle will meet next Wednesday, March 11, at noon,
at “Tootsie’s.” Call Jean Bishop or Nancy Pallin for more
information.
Scripture
Lydia Circle will meet next Thursday, March 12, at 9:30
am, in the Ministry Center. Luella Lakich will lead the study
of chapter 9. Sue Loeffler will host.
Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
Would you consider being a positive role model for a child, and teaching them about Christ’s love?
We are in NEED of adults who will
encourage, nurture, love,
and help teach our children what it means to Live Christ’s Love NOW!
Current and upcoming opportunities include:
assistant in the Nursery on Wed. & Sun. evenings
Vacation Bible School Leader (July 2015)
L.A.M.B.S. Leader (Fall 2015)
King’s Kids Leader (Fall 2015)
Christmas Program Assistants (Fall 2015)
Message
Our Response
Communion
Offering and Closing Song
Into the World
The Word of God
Matthew 20:20-34
Pastor Mark Gilbert
Benediction
Live Christ’s Love NOW!
UPDATED! Join us for our next Family Movie Night on Friday, March 13 at 6:00 in the Ministry
Center! March’s movie is based on the classical theatrical “Our Gang” short subject series. The
sanctity of a little boys’ secret club is threatened when one of its most respected members, Alfalfa
Switzer, falls in love with a girl! It’s up to Alfalfa’s best friend Spanky McFarland to set his pal
straight before Alfalfa’s indiscretions jeopardize the club’s chances of winning the big go-cart race
in a few weeks. Kids are encouraged to come in their cozy clothes and bring a sleeping bag or
blanket and pillow. Popcorn will be served!
Mission Stock Sales: You can support our youth summer mission trip by purchasing Mission Stock after the
worship services on March 18 and 22, and on April 19. This summer’s trip will be to Milwaukee the week of June
14. Your donations help with the cost of the rental van and gas, chaperone fees, church t-shirts, and financial
scholarships. When you purchase Mission Stock, you will receive a postcard from one of the youth while on the
trip, and you will be invited to our Pasta Dinner on July 16. The Dinner is a time of thanks and sharing. We appreciate your
generosity and support of these life-changing trips.
Andrea Yates, Coordinator of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries
youth@umchurchofthepines.org (715) 356-3041, ext.3
Ten Ways We Can Be a Church that Welcomes Young Families
Thank you for considering this!
Please call Andrea Yates to with any questions, or to volunteer! (715) 356-3041, ext. 3
AARP Foundation Tax Aide
Free tax help to low-and-moderate-income taxpayers,
especially those 60 years and older.
Appointments available at the Lakeland Senior Center
February 2—April 8, 2015
Mondays, 8:30-3:30 and Wednesdays, 11:30-3:30
For an appointment, call (715) 356-9118
1. Be real. Deal with real issues in sermons, classes, retreats, 7. Help parents, grandparents, and adults become equipped
conversations, prayers.
to minister to children and youth. How can we learn to offer
2. Listen to parents’ concerns. Listen to children’s concerns. such loving hospitality to the younger people in our midst that
they will always experience church as home?
3. Ask how we can pray for them. And then pray for them.
8. Do not use children as cute props. Yes, we know they say
4. Allow/encourage messiness. Noses will run and squirming the darndest things during children’s sermons, but they are
will ensue. There might be running. There will definitely be
not there to entertain us.
noise.
9. Give parents a break. Really. Help struggling parents get
5. Check our personal Stink Eye Quotient. Do we grimace
coats and hats on their kids. Hold an umbrella. Assist in wiping
when a baby cries? Do we frown when the kids are wearing
spills.
soccer uniforms?
10. Give parents a break administratively. Make it easy to
6. Refrain from expecting everyone to be the church like we participate. Minimize the unnecessary.
have always been the church.
excerpt from blog achurchforstarvingartists.com
Nurture: growing in our relationship with God and one
another.
Outreach: reaching out beyond ourselves/our church to love
others.
Confess your sins to God, repent, and ask God
for His mercy and grace.
WEEKLY STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Study of Samuel meets in the library on Monday evenings
at 7:00 pm. Pastor Mark Gilbert is the leader.
You cannot do a kindness too
soon, because you never know
how soon it will be too late.
Afternoon Bible study meets on Tuesdays at 2:00 in the
church library. Pastor Mark studies the scripture passage
for that upcoming Sunday’s worship service.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Making Sense of the Bible is a book study led by Pastor
Mark. Meets in the Ministry Center on Sundays at 5:30 pm.
Child care provided.
Road Trip: Five Adventures You’re Meant to Live is a book
study that meets on Sunday afternoons in the church library
at 5:30 pm. Leader is Anna Gilbert. Child care provided.
Odd Couples will meet on Friday, March 13 at 5:30 pm at
Norwood Pines Supper Club. The hosts are Al and Lindakay
Ebel and Skip and Lynn Tosch. Dessert will be served afterwards at the restaurant. To RSVP, please call Lynn Tosch at
(715) 356-6656.
Sign up for the Prayer Chain! If you are interested in being
part of this ministry, please contact Patty Frandy at (715) 3562172 or pattyandtom@frontier.com. There will also be a signup sheet in the Ministry Center until March 15. You can either
be part of our e-chain, or our traditional phone train. Our
chain currently has about 60 “links,” but more participants
will only make it stronger!
Please keep these individuals in prayer: Fran Ouimette;
Fritzi Braatz; Donna Liebenstein; Hedy Blank; Jim Goetz;
Betty Jones; Jayne Claflin; Mary Erickson; Mary Ellen McEwen;
Eve and Warren Luy; Andrea Yates; Peggy Drehmel; Irene
Boudreau; John and Judy Allen; Fran Bechtolt; Jim Erickson;
Alberta Almekinder; Dick Hewitt; Doretta Strassburg; Tom
Caroselli; Alice and Howard Fager; Barb Saving.
Please share your joys and concerns on our Prayer Chain so
we can all support each other. Call Patty Frandy at (715) 3562172, Jean Bishop at (715) 356-9289, or email the church
office, office@umchurchofthepines.org.
If you have information for this column, or for any prayer
chain additions, please contact Mary Fasse, Nurture Team
Leader, at (715) 358-5032 .
Let kindness guide our actions this Lenten season. Our theme
is “A World Worth Saving,” and we are encouraged to put our
faith into action. Try to do one simple act of Christian kindness
each day! Speak with kindness!
He has shown you what is good; and what does the Lord
require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and
to walk humbly with God.
~Micah 6:8
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Lakeland Food Pantry accepts non-expired, unopened food
items all year long (canned fruit is especially appreciated).
New and gently used clothing for children and adults as well
as infant and toddler needs are also collected and distributed.
New and used books for all ages are always needed. Current
magazines are appreciated and go very quickly! Marilyn
Remien is wonderful to deliver items to the Food Pantry each
week from our collection bin in the cabinet in the Pine Room.
Let’s reach out and fill it up in the month of March. UMCOP’s
next Pantry day is Tuesday, April 7. Contact Bill and Marilyn
Remien at (715) 356-9489 if you are interested in volunteering.
Worship: living lives that glorify God every day.
Here is a beautiful prayer that was written
by Cardinal John Henry Newman in the
mid-1800s. It has been most recently
used on a daily basis by Mother Teresa's
Missionaries of Charity. What appeals to
me most about it is the clear evocation
of Christ as light energy that shines through
us, as we make ourselves vessels for God's
work.
Dear Jesus,
Help us to spread Your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood
our souls with Your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess
our whole being so utterly that our lives may only be a
radiance of Yours. Shine through us, and be so in us, that
every soul we come in contact with may feel Your presence
in our soul. Let them look up and see no longer us, but
only Jesus! Stay with us, and then we shall begin to shine
as You shine; so to share as to be a light to others; the light,
O Jesus, and will be all from You, none of it will be ours; it
will be You, shining on others through us. Let us preach You
without preaching, not by words but by our example, by
catching the force, the sympathetic influence of what we
do, the evident fullness of the love our hearts bear to You.
submitted by Tracey Snyder
This second week of Lent, we are challenged to let go
of our egos and seek to serve, not to be served, just as
Christ came to serve others.
Day 1. Reflect on how you did last week - where did
you see God? Where did you struggle? Pray for God’s
grace to help you begin again today. Review your list
from last week, and continue to pray for God’s presence
to be revealed.
Day 2. Think about President John F. Kennedy’s words,
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what
can you do for your country.” How do they reflect
Jesus’ life? What would it look like if you said ‘Christ’
instead of ‘country’?
Day 3. Think about how John Wesley went to preach
outside to the Bristol miners so they could hear the
gospel where they were. Where are you uncomfortable
to go to serve God? Ask God to reveal to you where He
wants you to serve others.
Day 4. How has God used an unexpected person to
change your life? Imagine what your life would be if
that person hadn’t shared Christ’s love with you. Pray
for God to use you to transform a person, family, or
neighborhood.
Day 5 and 6. Continue praying for the news stories on
your list, and for your ideas of how you could take
action in them.
What will you do today and in the days ahead to reach out
and share God’s love with others?
If you have information for this column, please contact
Dennis and Lonni Harrison, Outreach Co-Leaders, at (715)
358-0419 or email denlon 94@gmail.com
The season of Lent is upon us, and we have begun, with
Jesus, the journey to the cross and Easter. Instead of
giving something up for Lent, we are being encouraged
to put our faith into action, to Live Christ’s love NOW.
Encouragement will come as we follow Rev. George
Hovaness Donigan’s A World Worth Saving weekly in
our worship. Each week he will give daily suggestions
for putting our faith and spiritual practices into action.
Day 7. Rest and worship.
If you have information for this column, please email
office@umchurchofthepines.org, or speak with a member
of the WOW Planning Task Force.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark