Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Sharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world. ENTRANCE Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack. PRELUDE: “Minuet from Water Music” G. F. Handel Brenda Portman, organist SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION: O living and loving God, prepare our hearts for what You have for us this morning. Give us ears to hear Your good news, hearts to receive it, minds to comprehend it and the faith to live it. We offer ourselves in worship and praise. Amen. *CALL TO WORSHIP: O God, You are our refuge and strength! We worship You with all honor and praise! O God, You are the One who gives us hope! We worship You with all honor and praise! *HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH #64 *INVOCATION Almighty God, You are our rock and our redeemer. There are times when we will experience suffering and our spirits will mourn. But, we must remember, Your grace is always sufficient. This day, this hour, moment by moment we choose to lean upon You, Lord. When we are at our weakest, Your strength is at its strongest. We praise You for that one glorious day when all suffering is extinguished and love will have conquered it. We then shall know without a doubt that we live victoriously with You and the Holy Spirit. It is in the name of the risen One, Jesus the Christ, we pray. Amen! PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE ANTHEM: 8:00 “We Enter Here This Holy Place” Howard Helvey The Wesley Choir 9:30/11:00 “Steal Away to Jesus” Arr. Crawford Thoburn The Cathedral Choir with Colleen Beucher, soprano CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00) Following the Children’s moment, Children (3 yr olds - 2nd Grade) are invited to attend Kids Worship. CALL TO PRAYER: “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” UMH #349 PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE EPISTLE LESSON: Romans 8:18-28 Pew Bible NT page 158 SERMON: “Because He Lives: Strength” Rev. Dave Weaver Our lives involve suffering. God’s Response: God gives us ______________________________. Our strength is limited. God’s Response: God’s strength is ______________________________. Our prayers can seem inadequate. God’s Response: The________________________________ for us. OFFERTORY: 8:00 “Thou Knowest, Lord” Henry Purcell 9:30/11:00 “Come to The Table” Allen Pote *THE PRESENTATION and DOXOLOGY 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! THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Communion is by “intinction”. Please come forward by the center aisle, and return by the side aisles. A gluten free station is available by the piano. If you are unable to come forward, the bread and cup will be brought to you. Please let an usher know that you will need to be served in the pew. If, after communion you desire to spend time in prayer, our Stephen Ministers and Prayer Team members are ready to pray with you in the area to the left of the pulpit. Alternatively, please feel free to kneel at the chancel rail in prayer. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH page 17 with sung responses THE LORD’S PRAYER 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. SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP Please come by the center aisle to receive communion PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Eternal God, we give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. INVITATION TO PRAY “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 HOSPITAL: Doug Craig (University), Warren Johnson (Mercy Anderson), Barbara Moorfield (Christ), Trish Shroyer (Christ) CHURCH FAMILY: Staff & Their Families: Brenda Portman, Lisa Foley Men & Women in the Military*: Conner Viator, Private First Class, U.S. Army Our Church Ministries: Stephen Ministers, First Friday Niters, Taize Worship OUR COMMUNITY MINISTRY PARTNERS: Habitat for Humanity and the Shalom Coalition as they build their 20th house in 2015. OUR CITY: For children taking state required tests. OUR GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS: Russia (Samara UMC) as they minister to the people in the District and provide a place for assistance as well as Christ’s light in a community that is vastly atheistic. OUR WORLD: For God’s peace and healing for the people of Nepal and all those effected by the earthquake. Prayer Focus for Easter Season: Christ is Risen! The Spirit of the Living God • Clothe us with the Holy Spirit and power (Luke 24:49), so we can boldly share God’s goodness, love and peace. • Help us, so we can devote ourselves to Your Word, pray with sincerity and thanksgiving and serve others (Acts 2:42-46). Breath Prayers – simple prayers can be spoken when needed • My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2). • When I am afraid, I will trust You (Psalm 56:3). • Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening (1 Samuel 3:9). *We want to include prayers for any active duty men & women in the military. Please send the information to [email protected]. SENDING FORTH *HYMN: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” UMH #514 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE: “Allegro Vivace and Hornpipe from Water Music ” G. F. Handel *Please stand as you are able. Join together in reading/singing the bold type. Liturgist: 8:00 Christine McHenry, 9:30 Lucinda Hurst, 11:00 Dennis Larrick The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God in celebration for the life of JoAnn Kirch by Kim Kirch.