Announcements and Community Life
TODAY! Stay after chur ch and enjoy a light lunch by the UMW and a pr ogr am about the
wells of Burkina Faso presented by Pastor Mary.
TODAY is the last day to or der Easter flower s. Envelopes with or der for m ar e on the
literature rack in the narthex and in the office.
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday (Apr il 9). Maundy Thur sday wor ship will be on the 13th
and Good Friday worship on the 14th. Both services will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
There will be an egg hunt on Easter right after the 10:30 service. Children who would like to participate should meet by the office right after service. Please bring a basket, bag, or bucket to collect
eggs. Donations of wrapped candy and plastic eggs would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Niki Avina if you have questions.
Prayer Concerns
Health: Kathy Clar ke, Ray Far mer , J oann Har r is, Athene Knapik, Donna Kr ask, Eula Mason,
Cynthia Montanez, Bernie Newell, Alan Piwowar, John Reed, Jane and Ralph Schauer,
Lora Ward, Phyllis Widstrand, Dean Viehweg
Prayer Blanket Recipients: Bob, J essica, J ohn, J udy, Nequise, Rober t, Yvonne, a special lady
at Haven House
Our homebound and those living in a residential facility: J ulia Gr oves, Fr ank Knapik,
Nita Kvasnica, Margaret McKenzie, Vivian Moery, Beryl Puckering
Community: Fir st Chur ch and the Fr uitful Congr egation J our ney (FCJ ),
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Lunch in rooms 4-6, followed by Pastor Mary’s presentation about the
wells being dug in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Tuesday, April 4
Disciple Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m., room A
Overeaters Anonymous @ 7 p.m., room 1
Adam’s Rib Circle @ 7 p.m., parlor
Wednesday, April 5 Quilters @ 9:30 a.m., rooms 4-6
Women’s Bible Study @ 10:30 a.m., room 1
Lenten Study @ 6 p.m., room 1
Choir Practice @ 7:00 p.m., choir room
Thursday, April 6
Knit & Crochet @ 1:30 p.m., parlor
S. Hohman Community Group @ 6:30 p.m., chapel
Saturday, April 8
Fruitful Congregation group @ 9 a.m., Portage UMC
Sunday, April 9
Palm Sunday
Worship Services @ 8:30a.m. (chapel) & 10:30 a.m. (sanctuary)
Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m., kitchen
Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m., rooms B,1,4, & youth suite
Grounds Clean Up & Light Lunch for volunteers! (organized by Missions)
@ 11:45 , room 4-6. All are welcome to help.
Youth and Parent Meeting lead by David Dean and Pastor Mary @ 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 2
5th Sunday in Lent
Can We Be Branches, Good Branches?
“I Am the True Vine”: Knowing God’s Power
Hammond First United Methodist Church
6635 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 932-5915
www.hammondfumc.org
Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
April 2, 2017
Reverend Mary van Wijk, lead pastor
Pastor Donna Beifuss, associate pastor
Grace Adkinson and Kecia Bell, administrative assistants
Our Mission Statement T o spread the joy and love of Christ into the com m unity,
making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
We welcome you and pray that you will be blessed in worship this morning. We ask that
you register your attendance in the white binders that are in each pew, then pass this binder
to the person sitting next to you, for your presence with us today is important to us.
If you are a guest this morning … we especially welcome you!
* Closing Hymn
Welcome and Community Life
I Need Thee Every Hour (vv.1,2,4)
Invitation to Prayer
Prayer Hymn
Morning and Pastoral Prayer
All Who Hunger
Pastor Mary
TFWS 2126
Now Let Us from This Table Rise (vv.1,3)
UMH 634
* Benediction
Call to Worship
Leader: God is the True Vine,
People: And we are the branches.
Leader: Connected to God;
People: Connected to bear fruit!
Leader: Connected to God;
People: Or we wither away.
Leader: Connected to God;
People: Or useless!
Leader: We come to worship God, who is the True Vine.
All:
God, teach us how to be good branches so that your power
flows through us!
* Opening Hymn
Can We Be Branches, Good Branches?
“I Am the True Vine”: Knowing God’s Power
Service of Holy Communion
Communion Hymn
The prelude is a time to prepare ourselves for worship.
UMH 95
* Reading of the Word
John 15:1-8 (NRSV)
This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks Be to God
The Message
April 2, 2017
8:30 a.m. 5th Sunday in Lent
*Please stand, as you are comfortable.
Prelude
Receiving of the Gifts
Offertory
* Response
Praise God, from W hom A ll Blessings Flow
* Prayer of Dedication
Take Time to be Holy (vv.1,2)
Postlude
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During the season of Lent our wor ship space has been simplified.
Altar Flowers ar e pr esented by Dick Nelson in memor y of his wife, Kar en.
UMH 397
UMH 395
Please continue to remember our military and first responders in your prayers.
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Bishop: Rev. Julius C. Trimble
District Supt: Rev. Larry Whitehead
Assoc. D.S.: Rev. Paul Arnold
Organist: John Adkinson
Pianist: Karen Little
Choir Director: Dick Mackin
Worship Leader: Heidi Wicklund
Jr. Church: Jason Hawkins
Nursery: Josie Hawkins
Lay Leader: Pauline Luthi
Ushers: Jerry & Vera Vestal
The pastors may be reached through the office, and, when needed, via their cell phones.
Pastor Mary 219-741-9117 and Pastor Donna 773-320-3900
Announcements and Community Life
TODAY! Stay after chur ch and enjoy a light lunch by the UMW and a pr ogr am about the
wells of Burkina Faso presented by Pastor Mary.
TODAY is the last day to or der Easter flower s. Envelopes with or der for m ar e on the
literature rack in the narthex and in the office.
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday (Apr il 9). Maundy Thur sday wor ship will be on the 13th
and Good Friday worship on the 14th. Both services will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
There will be an egg hunt on Easter right after the 10:30 service. Children who would like to participate should meet by the office right after service. Please bring a basket, bag, or bucket to collect
eggs. Donations of wrapped candy and plastic eggs would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Niki Avina if you have questions.
Prayer Concerns
Health: Kathy Clar ke, Ray Far mer , J oann Har r is, Athene Knapik, Donna Kr ask, Eula Mason,
Cynthia Montanez, Bernie Newell, Alan Piwowar, John Reed, Jane and Ralph Schauer,
Lora Ward, Phyllis Widstrand, Dean Viehweg
Prayer Blanket Recipients: Bob, J essica, J ohn, J udy, Nequise, Rober t, Yvonne, a special lady
at Haven House
Our homebound and those living in a residential facility: J ulia Gr oves, Fr ank Knapik,
Nita Kvasnica, Margaret McKenzie, Vivian Moery, Beryl Puckering
Community: Fir st Chur ch and the Fr uitful Congr egation J our ney (FCJ ),
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Lunch in rooms 4-6, followed by Pastor Mary’s presentation about the
wells being dug in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Tuesday, April 4
Disciple Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m., room A
Overeaters Anonymous @ 7 p.m., room 1
Adam’s Rib Circle @ 7 p.m., parlor
Wednesday, April 5 Quilters @ 9:30 a.m., rooms 4-6
Women’s Bible Study @ 10:30 a.m., room 1
Lenten Study @ 6 p.m., room 1
Choir Practice @ 7:00 p.m., choir room
Thursday, April 6
Knit & Crochet @ 1:30 p.m., parlor
S. Hohman Community Group @ 6:30 p.m., chapel
Saturday, April 8
Fruitful Congregation group @ 9 a.m., Portage UMC
Sunday, April 9
Palm Sunday
Worship Services @ 8:30a.m. (chapel) & 10:30 a.m. (sanctuary)
Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m., kitchen
Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m., rooms B,1,4, & youth suite
Grounds Clean Up & Light Lunch for volunteers! (organized by Missions)
@ 11:45 , room 4-6. All are welcome to help.
Youth and Parent Meeting lead by David Dean and Pastor Mary @ 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 2
5th Sunday in Lent
Can We Be Branches, Good Branches?
“I Am the True Vine”: Knowing God’s Power
Hammond First United Methodist Church
6635 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 932-5915
www.hammondfumc.org
Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
April 2, 2017
Reverend Mary van Wijk, lead pastor
Pastor Donna Beifuss, associate pastor
Grace Adkinson and Kecia Bell, administrative assistants
Our Mission Statement T o spread the joy and love of Christ into the com m unity,
making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
We welcome you and pray that you will be blessed in worship this morning. We ask that
you register your attendance in the white binders that are in each pew, then pass this binder
to the person sitting next to you, for your presence with us today is important to us.
If you are a guest this morning … we especially welcome you!
April 2, 2017
10:30 a.m. 5th Sunday in Lent
*Please stand, as you are comfortable.
Chris Tomlin
Lord, I Need You
The prelude is a time to prepare ourselves for worship.
Invitation to Prayer
Prayer Hymn
Morning and Pastoral Prayer
Prayer Response
Receiving of the Gifts
Offertory
* Response
* Prayer of Dedication
I Need Thee Every Hour (vv.1,2,4)
Chancel Choir
Can We Be Branches, Good Branches?
“I Am the True Vine”: Knowing God’s Power
Service of Holy Communion
Communion Hymn
All Who Hunger
Pastor Mary
TFWS 2126
Now Let Us from This Table Rise (vv.1,3)
UMH 634
* Benediction
Postlude
Postlude in G (G. Peterson)
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During the season of Lent our wor ship space has been simplified.
Altar Flowers ar e pr esented by Dick Nelson in memor y of his wife, Kar en.
Please continue to remember our military and first responders in your prayers.
UMH 397
In the Calm
Voices of Praise
In the Calm
Voices of Praise
To God Be the Glory
Great Is the Lord (v.1)
In the Garden He Prayed
* Reading of the Word
John 15:1-8 (NRSV)
This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks Be to God
* Closing Hymn
Call to Worship
Leader: God is the True Vine,
People: And we are the branches.
Leader: Connected to God;
People: Connected to bear fruit!
Leader: Connected to God;
People: Or we wither away.
Leader: Connected to God;
People: Or useless!
Leader: We come to worship God, who is the True Vine.
All:
God, teach us how to be good branches so that your power
flows through us!
* Opening Hymn
Choir Anthem
The Message
Welcome and Community Life
Prelude
Children’s Time
Cheryle Seljan
Following Children’s Time, children are invited to return to their seats with their
families. Terrific activity bags are available at the southeast entrance to the sanctuary.
Nathan & Karen Little
TFWS 2022
Audio copies of the wor ship ser vice ar e made each week; inquir e to the office if you would
like to have a copy. There are large print hymnals and personal sound systems available.
If you are interested, please ask an usher.
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Bishop:
Rev. Julius C. Trimble
District Supt: Rev. Larry Whitehead
Assoc. D.S.: Rev. Paul Arnold
Organist:
John Adkinson
Pianist: Karen Little
Choir Director: Dick Mackin
Worship Leader: David Dean
Jr. Church:
Jason Hawkins
Nursery: Josie Hawkins
Lay Leader:
Pauline Luthi
Ushers:
Ray Anderson, Russ Godbout, Don Harris, Roseanne Watson, Jack Yerkes
A-V Team:
Kecia & Anthony Bell, Sr., Alberto Valdez, Sarah Ward, Michael van Wijk
The pastors may be reached through the office, and, when needed, via their cell phones.
Pastor Mary 219-741-9117 and Pastor Donna 773-320-3900
April News
April Second Mile Giving — First Church Camping Ministry
Church camp can have a powerful, posi ve impact on children and youth.
However, going to camp has become very expensive. Our Second Mile Giving
for this month will help support this ministry by providing funds for scholar‐
ships and food for our campers. Mission Team
THINK SPRING ‐‐ Today is your LAST opportunity to order and prepay spring bulb kits for
your own use or for plan ngs at church. Bulbs will be shipped beginning April 15 and be
distributed at church. This is a fundraiser for The Learning League. See Carolyn Bryan.
Whi ng UMW Annual Flower Sale
Geraniums, New Guinea Impa ens are available in 4 inch containers
as well as hanging baskets and Pa o geraniums.
Forms are available in the office. Fill one out and place it with payment in an
envelope. See the form for choice of plants, cost and dates for pickup.
All orders must be placed & paid by May 3.
Proceeds will be donated to the Whi ng Food Pantry. Whi ng Food Pantry also serves
the Robertsdale sec on of Hammond.
Contact Lora Ward for more informa on. 708‐895‐3877
SPAGHETTI DINNER
April 8, 5 to 7 p.m.
Hyde Park UMW, 6348 Harrison, Hammond
Tickets available at the door
adults $5.00
ages 5‐12 $3.00
4 and under are free
Spaghe , garlic bread, dessert and a wonderful salad bar are included.
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Do you know someone who is struggling with Alzheimer’s or Demen a?
Alzheimer’s & Demen a educa onal gathering here at First Church
Monday, May 8th, at 10:30 a.m. in the parlor.
See Pastor Donna for more informa on
Check the revolving kiosk for informa on about support groups
mee ng monthly in our area.
Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Avenue, Merrillville, offers Family Dynamics &
Caring for the Caregiver on Friday, April 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Remember:
The dementia patient is not giving you a hard time.
The dementia patient is having a hard time.
Learn how YOU can become involved in the Alzheimer’s & Demen a Services 2017 Walk
by a ending the “Talk the Walk Breakfast Mee ng on Tuesday, April 4 at 9 a.m. Loca on:
St. Anthony Village, 203 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point. RSVP: 219‐628‐5175
Alzheimer’s Walk in support of LOCAL programs/services is Saturday, May 20.
There has been interest in ordering another batch of Team Lora t‐shirts.
In order to get the best price we will need to order 48.
Please contact Lora Ward if you are interested. 708‐895‐3877
Annual Day of Prayer Breakfast
For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear us...Forgive Us...Heal Us!
Thursday, May 4, from 8 to 10 a.m.
Dynasty Banquet Hall, 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond
Free ckets are available by reserving with Pastor Donna.
(Please do not reserve a cket unless you are sure that you will a end.)
Spring Rummage Sale
Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please begin gathering your unneeded household, cra , books,
toy and jewelry items to donate to the sale. Items may be
brought to church beginning May 7. Contact Cheryle Seljan if you
have ques ons.
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