March 1, 2015 - Brainerd United Methodist Church

Touching Lives through Christ by Reaching Out, Bringing In, Lifting Up, Sending Forth
MARCH 1, 2015
S ECOND SUNDAY
OF
LENT
Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on
Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. “Forty days” represents the time
Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan.
Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of
Easter, when Christians focus on their relationship with God, often choosing
to give up something or to volunteer and give of themselves for others.
4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Phone: 423.698.6951 • Fax: 423.629.5193
www.brainerdumc.org
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP AT 10:45AM
1st Sunday in Season of Lent
THE GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Pastors Davis and Flaugher
Prelude
Choral Introit
His Name is Wonderful
Chancel Choir
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
Audrey Mieir
Rev. Mark C. Davis
*Opening Prayer (unison)
Gracious God our Father, We bless your Holy Name as we gather today for worship. Be present with us as we lay before you our burdens, cares, and concerns.
We want to know and receive more of your love, and be inspired to live as your
covenant people, blessing the world around us, just as you have blessed us. We
praise you today with glad hearts, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
*Hymn
How Great Thou Art
*Responsive Reading
UMH 77
Psalm 100
UMH 821
*Gloria Patri
MEINEKE
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end, Amen. Amen.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Children’s Time with Ms. Karen
Children ages 3 – 9 are invited to come and hear a Children’s
Moment with Karen Stoll, our Family Life Ministries Coordinator.
*Hymn
Take Up Thy Cross
*Scripture Reading
Homily
Mark 8:31-38
“The Way of the Cross”
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
UMH 415
Pew Bible NT pg 44
Rev. Dr. Dennis A. Flaugher
Rev. Terri J. Lowe
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Open Thou Mine Eyes
Betsy Craig, Soloist
Chancel Choir
John Rutter
*Offertory Response
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Hymn of Preparation
Come Sinners to the Gospel Feast
verses 1,3,5
The Great Thanksgiving
UMH 616
Rev. Flaugher
Receiving the Sacrament of Bread and Cup
Prayers of the People, Words of Remembrance and Prayer of Consecration
Lord’s Prayer
UMH 895
*Hymn
Where He Leads Me
verses 1 and 4
SENDING FORTH
UMH 338
Rev. Flaugher
*Benediction
*Response
Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee
Chancel Choir
John B. Dykes
arr. Fred Bock
*Postlude
*Please stand as you are able.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We offer our Christian sympathy, love and prayers to
Terry Sanford on the death of his father Howard Sanford.
Our sympathy, love and prayers also go out to Barry and Beverly
Ligon on the death of Barry’s mother Lila Ligon.
It’s Picture Time!
Let’s keep our directories up to date!
We will be taking pictures for a new Church Directory on March
26, 27, 28, & 31, and on April 1. There will be a sign-up table in
the Atrium for the next four Sundays, so make your appointment.
For your convenience, you will also be able to sign up on line!
Vivian Austin
Ann Barrows
Calvin Bush
Jackie Bush
Carolyn Caldwell
Mary Moore Clements
PRAYER CONCERNS
Viola Hudson
Allie Lord
Tina McKenzie
Jean Miller
Sally Nash
Betty Northcutt
Doris Silver
Joyce Taylor
Joyce Vaughn
Mary White
Geraldine Witt
Mary Wynne
Congregation, Children, Youth, Pastors & Staff of BUMC
Finance Information
Finance Monthly
Need MTD
through 2/22/15
Received MTD
through 2/22/15
General Budget
$54,167
$46,097
$54,167
100%
85%
Building Mortgage
$13,463
$11,376
$13,463
100%
84%
Finance Yearly
week 8
Need YTD
through 2/22/15
Received YTD
through 2/22/15
General Budget
$100,000
$88,901
$650,000
15%
14%
Building Mortgage
$24,855
$22,646
$161,559
15%
14%
The BUMC children will be collecting paper money for three Sundays,
March 8, 15 & 22, and all you give to them will go to help build a
school for children in Ligotolo, South Sudan, Africa, which is sponsored by the Ligotolo United Methodist Church and the Chattanooga
District of the UMC, Holston Conference, USA. We will kick off the
campaign during Lent on Sunday, March 8, and then two guest
preachers will join Dennis, Terri and Mark on March 15 and 22.
Bishop Richard Looney will preach on March 15 and Rev. Mary Carol
Thompson (director of the Ligotolo project in Chattanooga district)
will preach on March 22. Of course, Dennis, Terri and Mark will be
liturgists in worship on those Sundays at 10:45.
Lenten Studies for 2015
Wednesdays on Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, and Mar 25
4:15 P.M.
AND
6:15 P.M.
Forgiveness: A Lenten Study with Pastor Terri at
4:15 and with Pastor Mark at 6:15.
$8 online
Marjorie J. Thompson · Westminster John Knox Press ·
Paperback · 128 pages
Forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. Lent, a time to reflect on our Christian journey, is an appropriate time to
deepen our understanding and practice of forgiveness.
Five Marks of a Methodist: Study with
Pastor Dennis at 4:15 or 6:15.
$9 online
Steve Harper· Abingdon Press · Paperback · 112 pages · ISBN
1426749651
What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? This is a very
important question to reflect on during Lent, and author
Steve Harper has identified the five marks he believes
will confirm our identity as genuine and fruitful followers
of Christ in the Wesleyan tradition.
Lenten, Easter, Pentecost Missions 2015
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for
the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." – Matthew 19:14
Brick by Brick Campaign—help build a School for Children in Ligotolo, South Sudan
Collection Sundays are March 8, 15, 22
Rev. Mary Carol Thompson of Christ U.M.C. will be our featured preacher March 22.
Eastertide Season Mission
Health Kits for Underprivileged Children in Zimbabwe, Africa
Health Kits will be collected through June 7th
Brainerd Church Goal – 100 Kits by Easter Sunday
Pentecost Season Mission
Conference Missions Offering for Children in Poverty in Holston Conference, U.S.A.
Collection Sundays are May 24, 31, Jun 7
Brainerd Church Goal -to have every Sunday school class and small group make a donation, as well as individual donations, to be received in all four Sunday services 8:45, 9:00, 10:45 and 6:00.
If you would like to check your membership information, i.e.
current address, new phone number, change in email address,
personal pledging and giving year-to-date or your member photo,
go to your Brainerd UMC website (http://www.brainerdumc.org),
scroll down to the very bottom of the page to click on
Member Login
When the next screen opens, look under the box and click on
“Need a login? Click here”
Now, this is important….If Brainerd UMC office does NOT
have a current email address for you, you will NOT be able to
create an account. If you suspect this is the case, call the church
office at 423-698-6951 to let us update your email. At that time,
we can help you set up your account.
On this site, Access ACS, you can change any information about
yourself, check your giving, look at the church calendar and view
a directory of members. Give it a try. It’ll be fun!
I’m so blue that
the circus was
canceled last
Tuesday!
I’m tickled pink that the
circus was rescheduled
for this coming Tuesday!
Join us at 10:30 a.m.
BUMC Weekly Events
Sunday, March 1
8:45 a.m.
Oasis Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School
10:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
12:00 noon
Homecoming Committee, Upper Conference Room
2:00 p.m.
Bach Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
5:30 p.m.
BUM Youth Activities, Gym & Youth Area
5:00 p.m.
SHINE! (4th and 5th grades), Youth Area Room #115
6:00 p.m.
Gospel Jam, McFerrin Chapel
Monday, March 2
5:30 p.m.
UMW Executive Team, Truman Brooks Room
7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts, Scout Cabin and Gym
Tuesday, March 3
10:30 p.m.
UMW Circus, Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m.
Envy Dance, Gym
6:30 p.m.
Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room
Wednesday, March 4
8:30 a.m.
Staff Meeting, Library
9:45 a.m.
A.M. Seasoned Women, Upper Conference Room
10:00 a.m.
Ladies’ Bridge, Truman Brooks Room
Dinner Menu:
3:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts, Lundy Hall Room 115
Pork Roast
4:30 p.m.
Open Gym for Youth, Gym
Potatoes &
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night Dinner & Programs
Carrots
6:00 p.m.
iLIFE Groups, Rec Room
Apple
Crisp
6:15 p.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
698-69541
6:30 p.m.
Knitters’ Group, Asbury Room
7:30 p.m.
Oasis Band Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall jbacon@brainerdumc.org
Thursday, March 5
5:45 p.m. P.M. Seasoned Women, Upper Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Envy Dance, Gym
Friday, March 6
7:00 a.m.
SETAADAC Annual Conference, Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m.
Chattanooga Hive Homeschool Group, Gym
Saturday, March 7
12:00 noon
Organ Practice, Sanctuary
Soup Labels and Box Tops Needed
Henderson Settlement needs Campbell’s soup labels and box tops
to purchase a new van. Please save the UPC code from “Labels for
Education” products and place in the box by church office.
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 9:00AM
Enter to Worship
Prelude
*Opening Hymn
I Stand Amazed
UMH 371
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Worship with our Tithes and Offerings
*Reading of the Gospel
Mark 8:31-38
Pew Bible NT pg 44
*Passing the Peace
Homily
“The Way of the Cross”
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher
Sacrament of Holy Communion
*Closing Hymn
Amazing Grace
UMH 378
*Benediction
Postlude
Depart to Serve
Pianist: Terry Sanford
*Please stand as you are able.
Staff of Brainerd United Methodist Church
The Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher ~ dflaugher@brainerdumc.org ~ Senior Pastor
The Rev. Mark Davis ~ mdavis@brainerdumc.org ~ Outreach Pastor
The Rev. Terri Lowe ~ tjlowe1950@epbfi.com ~ Congregational Care Pastor
Dr. Rebecca Atkins ~ choir@brainerdumc.org ~ Director of Music
Jeff Scofield ~ traveldesk@mindspring.com ~ Organist
Karen Stoll ~ kstoll@brainerdumc.org ~ Director of Family Ministries
Kelcy Chambers ~ preschool@brainerdumc.org ~ Preschool Director
Katy Burnette ~ youth@brainerdumc.org ~ Youth Director