Bulletin - Oak Hill United Methodist Church

ORDER OF WORSHIP
“Hosanna (Praise is Rising)”
Paul Baloche and Brenton Brown
MATTHEW 21:1-11
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASSING OF THE PEACE
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR:
The family of Charlie Brown
Pat Buerger
Jimmy Dunks
Corby Barho
Lilah Matthews and family
Lucy Cornell
Rita Alston
Gwyndolyn Jones
Margaret Covell
Elsie Buxton and family
Libby Gibbs and family
Those homebound, those homeless,
those ill and their caretakers, the
unemployed, service men and
women, our church family, and
all of creation.
“Great Are You Lord”
Leslie Jordan and David Leonard
“Your Love Oh Lord”
Tai Anderson, Brad Avery, et al.
CHILDREN’S TIME
MESSAGE:
“Were You There?”
OFFERING
“Revelation Song”
Jennie Lee Riddle
INVITATION
“Were You There”
Frederick J Work and John Wesley Work
BLESSING
Pathways Music: Greg Graham (Worship Leader),
Clayton Salley (Acoustic Guitar), Scott Broberg (Bass Guitar)
Claire Morrison (Drums), Jon Nelson (Keyboard)
Rita Wilson (Vocals)
Barefoot Worship: As a response to places in scripture where God commands the
faithful to remove their shoes, (Exodus 3:5; Joshua 5:15) it can be a meaningful practice for some to do likewise when in worship. Worship is meant to incorporate our
mind, soul, heart, and body. You are welcome to remove your shoes as well if you feel
so led, but please feel no obligation as worship is unique for us all.
Please silence or turn off your cell phone during worship.
If your child becomes restless during worship, there are rocking chairs
in the foyer where you will continue to hear the service.
STEPHEN MINISTERS
A Stephen Minister will be available at the front pew immediately
following each Sunday service for anyone in need of prayer or Christian
care.
PASTORAL CARE
If you or a family member are facing any kind of crisis, your pastors
want to minister to you. Please use the contact cards in the pews or contact Pastor Pam via email (pam@oakhillumc.org) or phone (512)
627-4825. The pastors would like to pray with you before surgery and
visit during your hospital stay. You can also be on the church-wide
prayer chain by requesting this on a pew card or contacting Rebecca
Fontenot at rfontenot1994@gmail.com with your need.
RE-CHARGE THIS WEDNESDAY
Our Re-Charge Worship service will be a Labyrinth walk. Meet at 6:15
at the Labyrinth (located on the far side of the Children’s building) for
introduction and instruction. Join us for dinner first in the Fellowship
Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. A roasted chicken salad bar is on this week’s
menu.
CALLING ALL GREETERS
OHUMC is always looking for friendly faces to help us welcome people
to church. To help either greeting people or working the Info Desk on
Sundays, contact Susan McBride at maddygin@austin.rr.com or (512)
301-3385.
CHILD CARE
If your church event needs child care, please contact our Nursery
Coordinator, Jennifer Barkis, at Jennifer@barkisbrothers.com or (512)
801-0269 at least 48 hours prior to the event.
CHURCH ROOM RESERVATIONS
To reserve a room on our church campus, please contact Kathy
Williamson at office@oakhillumc.org.
NAMETAGS
We want everyone to feel a part of our Oak Hill UMC family. If you
would like a nametag and/or a hanging folder in the narthex, please write
a note requesting one on your attendance card. Please include your
phone number or email address in case we have any questions.
PLEASE NOTE: With Easter being next Sunday, there will be no
communion served at next Sunday’s worship services. Communion
will be offered on April 12.
ENDOWMENT PIGGY BANK IS HUNGRY
Today we will have a special collection for our endowment fund.
Please give generously to the children collecting for the OHUMC
Endowment Fund. It is so beneficial to our church’s future.
EASTER MISSION
For the season of Lent, Oak Hill UMC has challenged each of us to
participate in a beans and rice fast, replacing one meal a day with
beans and rice. With a goal of simplicity and reflection over the
course of the fast, it is our prayer that you will consider making a
special Easter mission donation for the amount you saved on food by
eating simply over the past 40 days. On Easter Sunday, just mark
your check or envelope with “Mission offering” and drop it in the
offering plate.
SEDER MEAL ON MAUNDY THURSDAY
Today is the last day to get tickets for our Seder Meal this Thursday,
April 2. The meal and program will begin promptly at 6:00. There
will be a full program explaining what each component of the meal
represents. Tickets are $10 each and available in the narthex.
THE CROSS PROJECT
This year’s Cross Project is underway. The idea is to create a cross
of your own design and donate it to the project. There will be a silent
auction beginning on April 12 (through April 19) and all money
raised will go toward local or regional mission projects. Contact
Vicki Matustik with any questions at Matustik@mail.utexas.edu.
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE
Do you have a special memory involving Oak Hill UMC? The
historical committee is looking for your stories and/or pictures that
you would like to share. Please send your recollections to
margaretJ@austin.rr.com. They will be sorted, compiled and used to
create a memory book.
BUCK A BOOK SALE
The UMW is collecting books for the annual sale scheduled for May
2. Bring new or gently used books to the old nursery (next to Fellowship Hall) in the main building. Thank you for supporting the
UMW missions.
ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
UMW (United Methodist Women) STUDY GROUP Beginning
Wednesday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. we will discuss the issues facing
those who have disabilities, the responsibility of the church to provide
access and services, and the opportunities we have to advocate and support those with disabilities. This 4-week study will be in the Adult Ed.
Bldg., Rm A201, and led by Rev. Suzanne Steves. Contact Margaret
Jones if you’d like to attend at margaretJ@austin.rr.com or (512) 8923048.
NEW CLASS @ 11:15 Do you live with a teenager? If so, join others in
the same situation for a lively discussion using a video series, “Have a
New Kid by Friday.” We meet Sundays at 11:15 in Rm A202. Ask your
teen to check out the new RE:FORM group going on in the Youth area
at the same time!
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YOUTH NEWS (Grades 6 - 12)
RE:FORM Come check out our newest group at 11:15 on Sundays in
the Youth Lounge. We’re diving into questions many people have about
their faith, the Bible, and what it really means to be a Christian. Send
your parents or guardians over to the new “Parents or Guardians of
Teenagers” class at the same time in Rm A202… It’s good stuff!
TONIGHT
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Youth Band Practice (Choir Room)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Youth Fellowship (UMYF) in the Youth area
WEDNESDAY
6:00 - 8:00 - Confirmation in C201/202
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study in the Youth Lounge
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Fellowship Time in the Youth area
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
EASTER EGG HUNT Join us Saturday morning (April 4) at the Children’s building for an Easter Party. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, a
Bouncy House, even a petting zoo! 1st-5th graders will hunt eggs at
9:30; Kindergarten and younger hunt at 10:15. All are welcome at this
eggstravaganza!
KNOW CHOCOLATE FOR LENT Our Lenten study teaches us about
the process of making chocolate and how that relates to our faith journey. All ages welcome to join on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for age specific
groups or at 11:15 for a combined class.
SUMMER CAMPS Sign up for the summer camps at Oak Hill: VBS,
MAD Camp, and Cub Camp. Space is limited. Information and signups
are available in the Narthex, Children’s building, and main office.
CHOIRS Join us every Wednesday for:
 Kingdom Kids’ rehearsals in the Adult Ed. Bldg., Rm A206.
2nd and 3rd graders 6-6:45 p.m.
4th and 5th graders 6:45-7:30 p.m.
 Kingdom Cubs rehearsals in the Children’s Bldg., Rm C107.
Age 4-1st graders 6:15-7 p.m.
OUR CHURCH STAFF
Senior Pastor (jim@oakhillumc.org)
Senior Associate Pastor (pam@oakhillumc.org)
Associate Pastor (katy@oakhillumc.org)
Pathways Worship Leader (worshipleader@oakhillumc.org)
Director of Music Ministries (drpence2009@gmail.com)
Assistant Director of Music (dmb543@gmail.com)
Director of Handbells (cdingersoll@austin.rr.com)
Organist
Financial Administrator (angie@oakhillumc.org)
Office Manager (office@oakhillumc.org)
Director of Communications (cornerstone@oakhillumc.org)
Director of Youth Ministries (youth@oakhillumc.org)
Director of Children’s Ministries (suzanne@oakhillumc.org)
Director of Preschool (preschool@oakhillumc.org)
Nursery Coordinator (jennifer@barkisbrothers.com)
Coordinator of Deaf Ministry (deafministry@oakhillumc.org)
Facilities Administrator (facilities@oakhillumc.org)
Custodian (facilities@oakhillumc.org)
Jim Roberts
Pam Sheffield
Katy Fitzhugh
Greg Graham
Suzanne Pence
Diana Hopkins
Cathy Ingersoll
Hee Jung Min
Angie Bragg
Kathy Williamson
Page Gordon
Katie Coleman
Suzanne Steves
Kristin Wright
Jennifer Barkis
Caroline Koo
Chuck Moore
Billie Moore
“WERE YOU THERE?”
March 29, 2015
7815 Highway 290 West, Austin, Texas 78736
(512) 288-3836 Fax (512) 301–1347
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