Together on the Journey - Fairport United Methodist Church

Together on the Journey
Fairport United Methodist Church
31 W Church St., Fairport, NY 14450
585.223.9560
www.fairportumc.org
5th Sunday after Easter
May 3, 2015
Our Mission: “We are called to bring God’s love to all the world,
and to nurture God’s people in their spiritual journeys.”
Welcome to our worship service today!
FUMC is a Reconciling Congregation where all persons of any age,
gender, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, economic reality, family
status, sexual orientation, diverse ability or social status are welcome
without reservation to share in God’s love.
We are always delighted to have visitors seeking fellowship in our
Christian community. We invite you to journey with us in ministry and
mission. You may indicate your desire to join us on the Ritual of
Friendship or by contacting the pastor. Stop by our welcome table in the
narthex for further information and stop in the parlor for a cup of coffee
between services!
Persons with some difficulties hearing, but who do not wear hearing aids,
can find receiver/earbuds on the table in the narthex. Feel free to bring
your own earbuds!
Flowers on the stand are from Fran and Dan Mealey in celebration of
granddaughter Emma's 18th birthday.
Bridge Campaign! The Stewardship Ministry has launched its first two
efforts to “Bridge” the FUMC 2015 Budget gap. To encourage a little
extra donation whenever attending church services, there will be
envelopes located on the pew racks and in the Narthex to collect extra
cash donations. Including your name on the envelope will enable
crediting the donation to your account and use of the envelope will
denote the donation as part of the Bridge effort. Thanks for your support!
Service Opportunities
BTW (Beyond These Walls) – Thank you to all who donated household
items and clothing for the homeless shelters and NNOC during the
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month of April. For May, we are requesting personal care item, toiletries
for men & women, and toilet paper. Drop off your donations in or near
the designated bins in the parlor. Donation slips are available. Join us on
one of our shelter visits; sign up on the Outreach bulletin board.
The Cooking Ministry Team will cook on Friday, May 15 for the
shelter meals on Sunday, April 17. Please help by donating food; sign up
on the Outreach bulletin board. Bring items to the church kitchen by 8pm
on Wednesday, April 13; check them off on the kitchen list.
Fellowship Opportunities
A 2nd COFFEE HOUR is offered the 2nd Sunday of every month after
2nd service! This fantastic idea came from two of our young couples who
are looking for a way to get to know more of us!!! Feel free to bring a
small dessert or a beverage next Sunday!
Erica Porter and Brett Smith invite the congregation to their wedding
ceremony, here on Saturday, May 9 at 1pm!
Ruth Circle will meet on Monday, May 4 at 7:00pm at the church for a
program on Linda Gordon's trip to Scotland. Michael Gordon will also
share his experience participating in the Scottish Fringe Festival. All are
welcome to attend.
Learning Opportunities
Our Living the Questions small group’s video discussion series, “Saving
Jesus”, is open to all, on Tuesdays at 4:00pm.
General Announcements
Chicken BBQ May 15 to benefit 2015 Bike Trip. The profits helps to
cover some of the expenses for Bike Trip so that we can keep the cost
reasonable for families! Dinner to include – Cornell BBQ chicken, salt
potatoes, coleslaw, fresh baked roll & blueberry cake for dessert. All for
only $8! Purchase tickets in the Parlor TODAY and next Sunday or
order online by May 13 fumcchickenbbq@yahoo.com. When ordering
online please include name, # of dinners, and approximate pick-up time.
Bread delivery to first time visitors is back!! In the past our
congregation has delivered bread with a note of welcome to first time
visitors. Please volunteer: to bake bread (can be from your bread
machine) once or twice a year depending on volunteer numbers OR
deliver bread once or twice a year depending on numbers of volunteers,
OR manage the delivery schedule twice a year. Contact Terrie Sleeman,
662-3483, email tsleeman@frontiernet.net.
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LAWN MOWING needed for the church and our Filkins Street house.
Please sign up (outside church office) for a particular week between
May 4 and November 3. Lawn mower and gasoline in shed.
Service Music Text
I Am the Vine
When Jesus walked the earth among us, long ago and far away,
He brought the people hope of salvation.
They heard Him teach. They heard Him say:
REFRAIN
I am the Vine, you are the branches; if you believe you will be free.
You are my sheep, I am your Shepherd.
You will bear fruit, come follow Me.
If we believe He still walks among us day by day and year by year,
Will we know He brings us salvation? Will we see? Will we hear?
REFRAIN
Holy, holy, holy Lord. Teach us today, show us the way.
REFRAIN
I am the Vine. Come follow Me.
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Order of Worship
May 3, 2015
Please make sure your cell phone is silenced.
*indicates we stand, either in body or in spirit
Bold print indicates congregational response
Hymn numbers above 2000 are found in The Faith We Sing.
The chimes call us to gather.
GATHERING TOGETHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE
Greeting
Ritual of Friendship and Announcements
At 10:30, persons at the center aisle end of each pew, please remove the Ritual
Sheet, as it returns, and place it in the offering plate when it comes around.
Prelude
Air from Water Music
*Hymn
O Blessed Spring
Handel
No. 2076
Unison Prayer
Holy and loving God, you are closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Help us to abide in you just as you abide in us. Amen.
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Readings
Psalter
Psalm 22:25-31
(with musical response 2)
Page 752
*Gospel
John 15:1-8
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God!
Children’s Message (10:30)
All children (PreK through 2nd grade) will gather in the parlor to meet their teachers.
Scripture Message
Moments of Reflection
Sung Response
Chris Jewell
Make Us One
Sung twice by all
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No. 2224
RESPONDING TO GOD
Sharing of Joys and Concerns & Offering our Gifts
Offertory
I Am the Vine
(9:00) Early Choir
(10:30) Chancel Choir
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
Lau
No. 94
Together We Serve
No. 2175
*Sacrament of Holy Communion
No. 2257
Part (a) will be spoken responsively.
Parts (b) – (d) will be sung responsively.
“Hosanna in the highest!” is sung in unison each time.
(The spoken liturgy is on page 13 of the hymnal.)
The Lord’s Prayer (trespasses)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Come by the center aisle and receive the bread, dipping it in the cup.
You may kneel for prayer before returning by the side aisles.
GOING OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
*Hymn
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Benediction (seated)
Postlude
Prelude in D Major
No. 2223
Hesse
Parents of children through grade 2 may leave for the Blessing Time
in their classrooms during the Postlude, after the pastors/choir.
Let us take these few moments for preparation,
for worship is over....the service begins.
Christ our Lord invites to the table all who love him, who earnestly
repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another.
If you need gluten-free bread at Holy Communion,
please indicate that to the server as you come forward.
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Sunday
May 3
Monday
May 4
Tuesday
May 5
Wednesday
May 6
Thursday
May 7
Friday
May 8
Saturday
May 9
Sunday
May 10
CHURCH CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
8:00A
Early Choir -113
9:00P
Adult Forum - 204
9 & 10:30A Worship & Sunday School
10:00A
SS Teacher Appreciation – FH
6:00P
Jr & Sr High Youth – FH & 207
12noon
Mid-day Prayer – S
6:30P
YAM Living the Questions – 207
7:00P
Habitat – 214
7:00P
Ruth Circle - 213
7:30P
UMM Study Grp – 204
11:45A
Spiritual Lunch Break – P
4:00P
Living the Questions - 204
5:30P
Centering Prayer – 204
6:30P
Children’s Choir – FH
7:00P
Finance Meeting - 204
7:30P
Chancel Choir – 113
11:30A
6:30P
10:30A
12noon
12:30P
9:00A
9:00P
9 & 10:30A
11:45A
Grace Class – off-site
Bell Choir – S
Heart Listening – 204
Mid-day Prayer - S
Benedictine Spirituality – 204
Car Wash – parking lot
Adult Forum - 204
Worship & Sunday School
Coffee Hour - P
OFFICE AND CHURCH HOURS
Monday afternoons we are closed after Mid-Day Prayer.
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm; Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Note: An Automatic External Defibrillator is stored in the white wall case in the
Kitchen off the narthex.
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LEARNING TAKE HOME SHEET
Scripture focus:
John 15:1-8
Memory verse:
John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you,
then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can’t do anything.”
Questions for your Journey:
1) How do access the “I AM” within?
2) What draws you away from the “I AM”?
3) How do you share “I AM” with others?
Prayer for the week
Holy God, you are within us, and yet, somehow, you have been there
before our parents were born. Help us to see beyond the boundaries of
our selves so that we might be open to your eternal presence. Amen.
Scripture/message for next week
Scripture focus:
John 15:9-17
Psalm 98
The Joy of Love
Message focus:
MINISTERS AND STAFF OF FUMC
Ministers – All God’s People
Pastor – Margaret A. Scott
Associate Pastor – Christian Jewell
Music Ministry Director – Nicole Camilleri
Church Administrator – Katherine A. Harris
Youth Ministry – Pam Renfro
Children’s Ministry – Stacy Young
Custodian – Lisa Radford
Reader – Jane Tucker
Greeters – (9:00) Alice Anderson and Aaron Engle
(10:30) Gail Terhaar and Judy Culotta
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