Current Church Bulletin - Sedona United Methodist Church

Sedona United Methodist Church
110 Indian Cliffs Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: 928-282-1780
Fax: 928-282-6377
Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com
Website: www.sedonaumc.org
Office Hours: Tues.– Thurs. 9:00 to 4:00;
In Loving Memory
Founding Pastor
Rev. Dr. David Ellsworth
Retired Missionary
Drewer Johns
Worship: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Hospitality Time: 10:30 a.m.
March1: 115
General Offering: $7,236.00
March 8, 2015
Presiding Bishop
Bishop Robert Hoshibata
District Superintendent
Rev. Gary Kennedy
Ministers
All Members of the
Congregation
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Jimelvia P. Martin
Retired Pastors
Rev. Arland Averill
Rev. Phyllis Averill
Rev. Tom Bush
Retired Missionary
Maude Johns
Custodian
Richard Batka
Administrative Assistant
Vicki Loeding
Bookkeeper
Gayle Macklin
Caring Lay Ministry
Ellen Brooks
Nursery Attendant
Carol Taylor
Music Director
Rev. Dr. Lily Chou
Organist
Mary Luttrell
Liturgist
Kenn Trout
Mission Statement
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by Welcoming all people,
Worshiping God joyfully, Caring for each person, Discovering Christ’s
transforming love, and Serving God’s world.
Vision Statement
To share the happiness that is Christianity for all people.
Third Sunday in Lent
Hearing Assistance Units are available from the ushers for your convenience.
Welcoming & Worshipping Together
Prelude
Gathering
*Introit
“Come, Holy Spirit, Come”
Chancel Choir
Announcements, Recognition of Visitors & Passing of the Peace
Invitation to Celebration Sunday
Those who celebrated birthdays and anniversaries during January are invited to stand while the congregation sings..
“God is blessing you now, God is blessing you now, God is blessing you now, God is blessing you now.
(Tune of Happy Birthday)
Children who would like to attend Sunday school are invited to meet their teacher at the back of the
Sanctuary at this time. Children activity bags available in the Narthex.
*Call to Worship
The heavens shout out the glories of the Lord.
God’s handiwork is written across the skies.
The music of creation sings throughout the earth.
Day by day, night by night, in word and in song, declare the glories of the Lord!
Liturgist
Opening Prayer Let us pray together in unison
Liturgist
Lord, as we gather together in your house, we leave the ways of the world and all of its
distractions behind. We seek only to worship you in spirit and in truth, letting nothing come
between us. We want only to be enriched by your wisdom, your strength, your ways, and your
love. Bless all who have come to seek you, on this, your holy day. Amen
*Opening Hymn
“God of Grace and God of Glory”
#577
Caring for All People
Invitation to Kingdom Investment
Liturgist
*Offertory Prayer
Liturgist
Offertory
Doxology
Mary Luttrell
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
#95
Discovering Christ
*Hymn
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Introduction to the Word
#298
Liturgist
*Please rise in body or in spirit
Scripture
Gospel Lesson John 2:18-22
Liturgist
For the Word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us,
For the word of God within us, thanks be to God!
Anthem
“Lord I Believe in You”
Sermon Scripture
1Corinthians 1:18-25
Hymn of Preparation
Message
Chancel Choir
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“The Message of the Cross”
#504
Pastor Jimelvia Martin
Serving God’s World
Moment of Decision/Pastoral Prayer
*Closing Hymn
“In the Cross of Christ I Glory”
*Departure
#295
Chancel Choir
Postlude
Dismissal
*Please rise in body or in spirit
Please keep in prayer: Phyllis and Arland Averill, Brenda Strom,
Joan Jensen, Doris Phillips, Sepp Anetzberger, and Bill Bladt’s daughter,
Amanda Bladt .
Names will be held up in prayer in the bulletin for 3 weeks.
Please notify church office to update.
Day
Sun
Date
3/8
Mon
3/9
Tues
3/10
Wed
3/11
Thu
3/12
Fri
Sat
Sun
3/13
3/14
3/15
Mon
3/16
Tues
3/17
Wed
Thu
3/18
3/19
Two-Week Calendar
Time
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Fri
3/20
Sat
3/21
9:00 a.m.
Sun
3/22
Event
Worship Celebration Sunday
Sunday School
Fellowship Time
Kachina Point Worship
Hanna’s Prayer Circle
SPRC
Bible Discussion Group
Finance Team Meeting
Spanish ESOL
ESOL
Holy Boldness Men’s Group
Library Committee Meeting
Anna’s Bible Study
Choir Practice
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Men’s Breakfast
Worship
Sunday School
Fellowship Time
Blood Pressure Screening
Where
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
Hanna’s Prayer Circle
Bible Discussion Group
Spanish ESOL
ESOL
NAWS WORSHOP 3/17-3/20
Holy Boldness Men’s Group
UMW Board Meeting
Anna’s Bible Study
Missions Meeting
Choir Practice
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Private Residence
Music Room
Conference Room
Various Classrooms
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Music Room
Private Residence
Music Room
Music Room
Conference Room
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Library
Fellowship Hall
Music Room
Golden Goose Cafe
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
FH Classroom
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
CHURCH WORK DAY
Worship — Palm Sunday
Sunday School
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Time
Fellowship Hall
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday,
March 14
at 8:30 a.m.
Golden Goose Café
www.goldengoosecafe.com
Please bring a can of food
for the Food Bank.
Health and Caring
Ministries
One of our 2015 goals is to provide
transportation to worship services
for those members who are in need
of a ride.
Please call 24 hours in advance:
West Sedona
Pat Dimillo
909-557-7512
Cornville
Alice Stephenson 928-634-1959
Sedona
Dr. Rick Brothers 928-554-4501
Rimrock/Camp Verde
Pam Wrigley
928-567-8578
VOC
Denise Jurgensen 928-284-6898
Church Workday— March 21
On Saturday March 21, the church
will be having a church workday commencing at 9 a.m. We will be doing a variety of projects
both inside and outside. For the heavier duty projects we
need men to lay some ground cover cloth, work around the
Columbarium and other outside projects. We need women
to assist with inside work such as a deep cleaning of the
kitchen. We need everyone’s help in maintaining a clean
and inviting facility.
Walk St. Patrick’s Day
Parade — Cancelled
Sign Up Today to walk in St.
Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade
starts at 10:30 and route
only 3/4 mile long.