Highlands United Methodist Church Highlands United Methodist Church Highlands United Methodist Church Highlands United Methodist Church 5 5 5 th th th th Sunday of Easter Sunday of Easter Sunday of Easter Sunday of Easter May 6 May 6 May 6 May 6, , , , 201 201 201 2012 2 2 – – – 10:50am 10:50am 10:50am 10:50am _______________________________ UMH: United Methodist Hymnal; Congregation standing PLEASE ENTER THE SANCTUARY IN A SPIRIT OF PRAYER AND MEDITATION Chimes of the Trinity Opening Voluntary Bless God’s Holy Name -Kenneth T. Kosche Welcome Pass the Peace PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Call to Worship “As the Deer” As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you. You alone are my strength, my shield, to you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you. Opening Prayer (in unison) O God, the Holy Spirit, Come to us, and among us; come as the wind, and cleanse us; come as the fire, and burn; come as the dew, and refresh; convict, convert, and consecrate many hearts and lives to our great good and to thy greater glory; and this we ask for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen. TIME OF PRAISE Hymn of Praise “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” UMH #89 Scripture Reading 1 John 4:7-16 pew Bible, p. 241 Children’s Time (Children in pre-kindergarten through 2 nd grade are invited to go downstairs for Children’s Worship. Younger children are invited to the nursery. Please pick up your children downstairs following worship) A TIME FOR PRAYER Sharing of Our Concerns (If you would like your prayer request to be added to the prayer list in the bulletin please let us know.) Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, which 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. Hymn of the Word “Blessed Assurance” UMH #369 CELEBRATING GOD’S PRESENCE Tithes and Offerings Offertory Sing We Hallelujah -Haydn, arr. Hopson Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Offering Prayer PROCLAMATION AND PRAISE Anthem Let My Heart and Soul Praise the Lord -Handel, arr. McFadden Scripture Lesson John 20:26-30 pew Bible, p. 115 Sermon “I Love a Mystery” SENDING FORTH, READY TO SERVE Hymn of Faith “Hymn of Promise” UMH #707 Benediction Congregational Response “Let There Be Peace on Earth” UMH #431 Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Postlude As the congregation, remember, we are all ministers. You are now entering the mission field. ******** We welcome Bishop Woodie White and his wife Kim to worship this morning. We Welcome The North Georgia Children’s Chorus, featuring the Youth Choir and the Children’s Choir from North Georgia to our worship service. A full concert will be offered at 3:00pm in the church sanctuary. The Chorus is made up of talented young people singing a wide variety of gospel and secular music. Worship Leaders Today: Sermon: Bishop Woodie White; Liturgist: Paul Christy & Beth Bowser; Minister of Music: Les Scott; Piano: Hannah Chapman; Lay Reader: Sammie Leffler; Children’s Time: Gena Futral; Acolyte: Sydney Potter; Children’s Worship: Valerie, David & Daniel Long Serving our Church Today: Ushers: Head Usher: Larry Ray; Team 3: Team Leader, Clark Picklesimer, Team Members: Alan Marsh, Curtis Rich, Kenneth Crowe, Austin Forrester, George Binder, & Linda Harty; Counters: Tom Stribling & John Temple Welcome to the Highlands United Methodist Church A joyous welcome to you! We are glad each of you has come to worship the Lord. Please sign the attendance pad located at each pew so we know of your presence. Hearing Amplification Devices are available from the ushers if needed. Large print copies of the hymnals and Bible are available in the narthex. Our presence on April 29 th 193 The rose on the altar this morning is given in honor of the birth of Caroline Hamilton on April 21 st . Caroline is the granddaughter of Carol Shuttleworth. Financial Update March Receipts Plate $ 8,731 Pledge $18,168 YTD Plate $36,148 YTD Pledge $57,465 Total $93,613 YTD Budget $105,810 Church Studies & Activities: Everyone is Welcome! Monday Home Study Group meets at 7:30 pm each Monday at the Motz's house. The Lectionary Texts for the week are discussed. Tuesday Women’s Emmaus Group meets at 11:00am in the church parlor. Knitting & Crocheting Group [Chicks with Sticks] meets at 2:00pm. Women’s Bible Study – 7:00pm in the parlor: Come join us for a study... Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan's "Wising Up, Applying Wisdom of Proverbs to Daily Life." Call Sara Mayer, 526-9293 for more info. Wednesday Men’s Emmaus Group meets at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Wednesday Night Activities 6:00pm - Childcare provided Discipleship: Going Deeper, a long term study. May 9 – Training Session for Prayer Vigil Leaders May 16 - Dulcimer Club Program May 23 – "Scrubbies Are Not Just For Sinks." Join Evelyn Hall as she shows how to make scrubbies and shares a few surprising uses for them. May 30 – "Our Methodist Roots in Highlands," by Sue Potts. Learn about how our church grew with the town. June 6 – Welcome Back picnic in Fellowship Hall. Hymn sing, using Cokesbury Hymnal. Tillie Arwood will play the piano. June 13 – Penny Mawyer – Fashion, Design, and Style June 20 – "What's Happening in Bucharest." An update from Dave and Jennifer Cox, missionaries we support in Romania. Thursday Afternoon Bible Study – 4:00-5:15pm, will meet on May 17 & 31 and are doing a series on New Testament figures. Women’s Bible Study: If you hunger to experience the greatness & power of God, hear His voice, & live in the abundance promised to you, then this Bible study class is for you. The name of the book is, “One in a Million”, by Priscilla Shirer. Please join us as we share together, learn together, and laugh together. We meet from 10 -11:00am in the parlor. For questions call, Jan Potts 526-4263 We frequently hear people say, "Highlands UMC is a special place." And, it is. We would like to hear what Highlands UMC means to you. What makes it a special place for you? Please take a few minutes and send us an e-mail with your thoughts, or bring a written response to the church office. Please don't be shy about this! Responses will be compiled and shared in worship services between May 13 and June 3. Have questions? Contact Beth at 526-3376. HUMC Cookbooks are here!! They are available at the church office for a cost of $10.