· Web view2021/04/04  · The Word of God for the people of God. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. 2x MESSAGE “Rolling Stone”

April 4, 2021 Otterbein 9:00; Albright 10:45 EASTER SUNDAY

Ott. liturgist, Connie DeBolt Alb. liturgist, Emma Karfelt ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTSPRELUDE (A) “He Rose Triumphantly” Ackley BRINGING FORTH THE LIGHT*OPENING HYMN “Christ the Lord is Risen Today!” 302

*CALL TO WORSHIPLeader: At the break of dawn, a bird sings.People: The long night of darkness is over.Leader: The stone is rolled away.People: The tomb is empty.Leader: The sun begins to shine.People: The Son has risen!Leader: It’s a morning of glory,People: Of love overcoming death,Leader: Of women spreading good news,People: Of men turning from despair.Leader: It’s a morning of joy,People: For Easter has come again.Leader: Love is stronger than death,All: And we lift our voices in song.

*OPENING PRAYERWe gather, O God, in your presence to rejoice in the light of the empty tomb. The stone has been rolled away, both from the mouth of the tomb and from the depths of our hearts. We have learned to live in the power of the risen Christ. We have grown daily in the presence of our risen Savior.Some of us, however, have joined us today after a long winter of the soul. We have struggled to breathe in the chill wind of adversity. We have been unable to grow anything in the barren fields of doubt and fear. We have trembled and shivered as we have struggled to sense the warmth of your love. We come to the empty tomb with an expectant hope in our hearts and the prayer of faith on our lips. We are confident that you are about to do a new thing, O God. We believe that the stone, which we struggle to move ourselves, is about to be blown out of its ruts. We look for an encounter with the risen Christ, and to that end we bow in worship, and worship in wonder, and wonder in faith, and have faith in you. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 118:1,2 & 14-29The Word of God for the people of God. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.

(A)ANTHEM “Crown Him Lord this Easter Day”

SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION page 15LORD’S PRAYER

PASSING THE PEACE

OFFERTORY PRAYER(Offerings can be placed in the plate as you leave today.)

*DOXOLOGY

PRAYER HYMN “Up From the Grave He Arose” 322

PASTORAL PRAYER

GOSPEL READING Mark 16:1-8The Word of God for the people of God. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. 2x

MESSAGE “Rolling Stone”

*CLOSING HYMN “Because He Lives” 364

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE*******************************************************

Welcome“O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever” (Psalm 118:1). HappyEaster! We are happy you have come to worship with us. Let us all rejoice together as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Welcome, worshipers!******************************************************* OTTERBEIN NEWS PRAYER CONCERNSArt & Dorothy McGann Debbie Knupsky Joan Truxel Jane McGann Gaylord Gardner Lisa Smarto Twila Filler Alicia Glassburn Regina BoschJim Wagner Charlie Etling Connie Macioce Amy Toth Larry Metsger Easton & Elliott Hough Linda Suter of Michigan Pastor Leona Norma CindricJeff Kerns Brother-in-law Melvin Chuck WatsonDr. Tom St.Clair Connie Roley Billie Dunston

Will Suter Tammy Brooks Donna SteflSharon K. Miller Charles McCormickPastor Steve & Bev Rev. Bob & Amy Zilhaver Bishop Moore-Koikoi All Military personsOur government leaders Those with Covid 19 Healthcare workersFriends unable to attend worship Those battling cancer Those battling addiction

OUR STEWARDSHIP - March 28, 2021Sunday offering ......................................................................... $ 1,461.00Sunday worship attendance ...................................................... 26

LITURGIST April 11: Linda Suter; April 18:Connie DeBolt

ALTAR FLOWERSHe Is Risen! To the GLORY OF GOD Open vase April 11. See the list in the Narthex to reserve.

SECRETARY POSITIONOtterbein UMC is looking for a part time secretary in our church office. They will be asked to work Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 til noon. The person selected will be expected to act as the liaison between the church and the community. Must have basic computer and organizational skills. The pay is $90 per week. If you are interested please call Pastor Steve at 724-372-1453.

RUMMAGE SALEOtterbein will be having their annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 1, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. No one will be allowed in before 8 and everyone will be required to wear a mask. Also, for safety, there will be a barrier at the table where people will pay for their purchases. We will take any donations except exercise equipment, televisions and computers. You may bring articles for the sale to the church beginning Sunday, April 25 after church, or Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.OTTERBEIN NEWSNews deadline for May/June Chronicles newsletter is April 22. Assemble to mail April 27.

DONATION BASKETOtterbein: We have a basket in the back of the church the last Sunday each month to make a special collection for local ministries & missions.

DISTRICT U.M. WOMEN NEWSConnellsville District United Methodist Women’s Spring Meeting will be a virtual meeting held on Saturday, April 10, starting with

joining Zoom room at 9:00 am. The actual meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. Natalie Marionneaux will be the guest speaker. You can join virtually at https://psu.zoom.us/j/92147590354. The meeting, itself, will be the same format as in previous years.

NOTE OF THANKSThank you very much to Jane Barnhart & Nancy Knopsnider for putting the newsletter together. Thanks to Kenny Urbach for delivering them to the post office. Your help is always appreciated.

WORK DAY at AlbrightWe will be having a work party in the prayer Garden on April 18th. Time to be determined. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

SHOEBOXESWe will be collecting Shoeboxes during 2021 year. Shoeboxes are available at the church or you can use one of your own.

55+ LUNCHEONThursday, April 29 at 11:00-1:00. If you would like to serve one month, please see Bev Lamb and let her know.

ALBRIGHT NEWS PRAYER CONCERNSTom & Gloria McMurray Tina Hiltabidel Martha RoeCharles Marko Maddy Bartholomai Janice BaileyDavid Leeder Rich TresslerJr Tim HoltMary Tressler Wanda Donner Dorman JacobsMisty Lowry Shirley Mathias Marilyn BanksTwila Filler Judy & Bill McClain Ed StoutJohn & Karen Hohmann Dolores Blaney Don HeckathorneRuby VanDyke Dr. Tom St.Clair George PasipankiBonnie Bain Chuck & Ann Watson Shirley PetersonGeorge Flair Gayle Martin Joelle RichterBill Etling Anthony Carbonaro Dolly KingDorene Provance Loretta Prinkey Jackie Bartholomai Robert Siple Bill Little Dolores MalikCharlie Smiley Ray Keefer Sandy ReichEdie Mancuso Bette Fisher Bernie WinemillerJimmy & Cindy Hillen Stephanie Griffith Brenda RechterJared Prinkey Tammy Brooks Nancy CowanDiane & John Monico Charlotte Holt Bill PetroneBaby Wyant Sue Billeaudeau Pastor Steve & Bev Rev. Bob & Amy Zilhaver Bishop Moore-Koikoi Healthcare workers Government leaders Those battling cancer All military persons Unspoken requests Those battling addiction Those with covid 19

Homebound persons listed in newsletter

OUR STEWARDSHIP - March 28, 2021Sunday offering for budget ...................................................... $ 3,863.58Worship attendance ..................................................................... 60

LITURGIST April 11: Karen Marko; April 18: Shelley Mattis

ALTAR FLOWERS (1)To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY of Mom, Elizabeth (Betty) Tressler for birthday April 12; Daughter, Danielle Robinson & Sisters-in-law, Rose Tressler & Faye Tressler - given by Dolores Blaney. (1)To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING HONOR of Madison Paige Richter for her birthday - given by Grandpap, Randy Fisher.

EASTER FLOWERS - OTTERBEIN

To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Henry & Peg Lamb; Fred & Veronica Davisand IN LOVING HONOR of our children

BY: Steve & Bev 2 Hyacinths 1 Tulip

Morris & Wilma and Bobby and IN LOVING HONOR of Char, Krissy, Mike, Kristen, Matteo, Mariella

BY: Donna 1Tulip 1 Hyacinth

Rosalie and IN LOVING HONOR of my children & grandchildren

BY: Wes Boots 1 Lily 1Tulip

Lawrence Davis; Ira & Doris DavisBY: Gerry & Family 1 Tulip 1Hyacinth

Quintin & Sara Suter; Don & Betty SeeseBY: The Suter family 1 Tulip 1 Hyacinth

Dolores MinerBY: Carolyn & Terry Means Family 1 Tulip

Betty & Clyde MillironBY: Nancy Calisti 1 Tulip

Orval and Mabel Gallentine; Lawrence and Ruth MetsgerBY: Larry and Shirley Metsger 2 Hyacinths

Mr. & Mrs Andrew Speshock; Mr. & Mr. William Swan Sr.Bill Swan Jr.

BY: Andrea and family 2 Tulips 1 Hyacinth

Gwendolyn Hoover and IN LOVING HONOR of Dorothy Gardner

BY: Flanders & Gardners 1 Tulips 2 Hyacinths

Kenny, My mother and brother DomerBY: Nancy Hough 1 Hyacinth

To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING HONOR OF:

Diane WhiteBY: Mom & dad 1 Hyacinth

Sharon MillerBY: Jake, Scott & Diane 1 Hyacinth

Pastor Steve & BevBY: The Congregation 1 Hyacinth

ALBRIGHT EASTER FLOWERS

To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Parents, Guy & Elizabeth Tressler; Brothers, Arnold, Guy Jr., Connell, William Tresslerand IN LOVING HONOR of sister-in-law, Mary Tressler

BY: Dolores Tressler Blaney 1 Blue Hyacinth

Sheila Jacobsand IN LOVING HONOR of family & friends

BY: Nancy Mimless & Ed Jacobs 2 Purple Tulips

Bob & Eleanor AdeyBY: Bob & Vicky Adey and Family 1 Lily

Evelyn Butela & Tracy CurryBY: Evelyn Curry & Vicky Adey 1 Pink Tulip

Mary Lou, Steve & EO BY: Shelley, Dave, Stephanie,

Andy, Samaria & Elliot 1 Pink Hyacinth

IN LOVING HONOR of:Shelley, Phyllis & Samaria

BY: David, Andy, Stephanie & Elliot 1 Pink Hyacinth

The Corvin & Smiley FamiliesBY: Priscilla R. Smiley 2 Pink Hyacinths