9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
11:15 AM WORSHIP SERVICE
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GREETING
GREETING AND GATHERING
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OPENING PRAYER
LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES
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*PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*INTROIT
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PRAISE
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
P: And also with you.
L: This is the day on which our Lord has risen.
P: Christ has risen! We exult and rejoice.
“This Is Amazing Grace”
“More Than Conquerors”
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SCRIPTURE READING Acts 10:39-43 p. 779
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
“Let Your Light Shine”
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SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 15:12-19
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JOYS AND CONCERNS
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TIME OF PRAYER
Leader: Lord, in Your Mercy.
All:
Hear our Prayer.
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*GOSPEL READING John 20:1-18
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This is the Word of God, for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
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#304 vs.1 “Easter People, Raise Your Voices”
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COMMUNION “Christ Is Risen from the Dead”
Hear these words of Assurance:
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*BLESSING
Today’s Helpers
9:00 Greeter:
Ushers: Ted Ladd, Rick Zerbe
Liturgist: John Kaufmann
Song leader: Patrick McGroarty
Praise Band: Felix Nieto: Guitar, Alex Turney: Bass, Byron Bobo: Percussion
Singer: Sonia Kassambara
11:15 Greeter:
Ushers: Cale Fuller, Sallie Rhodes, May Stewart
Liturgist: Lorna Marselas
Organist: Kathryn Griffin
Sign Language Interpreter: Marilyn Tucker
Children and Youth Moment: Katie Kaufmann
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
God of heaven and earth, God of flesh and spirit, Spirit of God and of
the church, the world is too much with us; late and soon, getting and
spending, we lay waste our powers, as it is not so much the harmony
with nature that we have lost but our accord with heaven. What we
excuse as merely human, you have condemned as sinful. We squirm at
the description of our faults by prophets and apostles, not prepared to
abandon our old ways because we have not lifted our eyes beyond the
present state of things to the realm above and to the eternity beyond
death. Forgive our lack of vision and spiritual aspiration, for the sake
of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*Please stand as you are able
“What If?”
OFFERING OURSELVES: Our Attendance, Prayers,
Tithes, and Gifts to God
PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING #95
OFFERING “God of This City”
GOING FORTH
SERMON
SCRIPTURE READING Acts 10:39-43
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*GOSPEL READING John 20:1-18
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This is the Word of God, for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
OFFERTORY HYMN #303
MESSAGE
*BLESSING RESPONSE “God Be With You till We Meet Again”
“The Angel of the Lord Came Down”
Chancel Choir
*HYMN #302 vs.1-4 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
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“What If?”
ANTHEM
Living God, dying and rising Christ, life-giving Spirit, save us from our
doubts and fears. Enrich our lives with a growing knowledge of the
scriptures so that the unfolding story of our life and death may bring new
understanding of your word in wisdom for living and sharing with others
on our way. Amen
*PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*THE APOSTLES CREED #881
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
HYMN #89 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 15:12-19
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
Leader: All our problems
All:
We send to the cross of Christ.
Leader: All our difficulties
All:
We send to the cross of Christ.
Leader: All our hopes
All:
We set on the risen Christ.
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“The Day of Resurrection”
*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE #702 vs.1,3
“Sing with All the Saints in Glory”
POSTLUDE
*Please stand as you are able
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 46
Mon. – Acts 11:19-26
Thu. – 2 Corinthians 4
Tues. – John 10:1-18
Fri. – 1 John 3:11-24
Wed. – 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Sat. – John 15:1-11
Sunday – John 20:19-31
Edith Marcus, The Anderson Family, Olivia Heath, Molly Offstein, Maxine
Riggleman, Teressa Dorsey, George Kilbourne, Evelyn Adkins, Gail Belshay,
Harry and Ruth Cottman, Beth Fridstrom, TC Huntington, Martha Karpal, Ernie
Kilbourne, Jessie Marcus, Bonnie McBride, Delores Midkiff-Powell, Amy
Risdon, Betty Robb, Jean Rodeffer, Rev. Robert Rodeffer, Doris Shirey, Nadia
Taran, Doris Wray.
(These are the prayer requests received)
CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO Romney Snyder and family (friend
of Lorna Marselas’ daughter) on the death of her son Tanner on April 11th.
ALSO TO Pauli Colburn and family on the death of her son, Andrew Britton on
April 5th.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are presented to the glory of God.
TODAY, SUNDAY, April 16 – Easter Sunday
9:00 & 11:15 AM
Worship Services
10:15 AM
Sunday School and Adult Bible Study
11:00 AM
Dedication of Memorial Patio at the Cross
MONDAY, April 17
12:00 Noon
Ellen Hoover Circle – Chapters 47 & 48
TUESDAY, April 18
7:00 PM
ESOL
7:00 PM
Sisters in Spirit
WEDNESDAY, April 19
10:00 AM
Susanna Wesley Circle
THURSDAY, April 20
7:00 PM
Bible Study @EUMC
FRIDAY, April 21
11:00 AM
Community Place Café
7:00 PM
Food Prep
SATURDAY, April 22
10:00 AM
Food Distribution
12:00 Noon
Finance Committee
SUNDAY, April 23
9:00 & 11:15 AM
Worship Services
10:15 AM
Sunday School and Adult Bible Study
12:30 PM
Youth Fellowship
12:45 PM
Chancel Choir
1st SUNDAY, May 7 – Bring Canned Goods
2nd SUNDAY, May 14 – Happy Mother’s Day (NO 2nd Sunday Lunch)
Mon., Apr. 24, 7:00pm – Depression/Bipolar Support Group
Tues., Apr. 25, 10:00am – Prayer Fellowship
Tues., Apr. 25, 7:00pm – ESOL
Wed., Apr. 26, 7:00pm – Church Council Meeting
Thur., Apr. 27, 7:00pm – Bible Study @EUMC
PLEASE REMEMBER To fill out the blue attendance cards in the bulletin. If
you have a Prayer Request, cards are available in the back of the Sanctuary.
Please Contact the Church Office if you or someone you know is ill or
otherwise needs pastoral care.
JUST A REMINDER that worship is a time of reflection and a time to praise
and honor God. During service, please silence your cell phones, try to remain
in your seat during times of prayer and refrain from having personal
conversations except during the passing of the peace. If you would like to
have a personal conversation, please do so in the hallway so as to not distract
other members of the congregation. Thank you for your understanding.
MAY LAMPLIGHTER ARTICLES WERE DUE APRIL 15TH.
NAME TAGS – due to the anticipated increase in visitors during Lent, you are
encouraged to wear a name tag throughout the month of April. Also, if you see
someone you don't recognize, please greet them and help them feel at home.
OUR THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY will resume after Lent on April 20
at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will be studying the book of Job. Everyone is
invited to join us! See Rick Bergmann if you have any questions.
NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS with Pastor Jacob will begin after Easter on
Thursdays from 7-8pm. This class is for newer people who have only been a
member of the church for less than 5 years. The textbook will be “Hard Saying
of the Bible” If you are interested, please indicate on your blue attendance card.
LADIES COMMUNION BREAKFAST Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. This year’s
theme will be a Garden Party. Come dressed in your favorite garden inspired
hat. We will have a hat contest and parade. $8.00 for age 12-adults $4.00 for
children 4-11 and children under 3 are free. Dress gloves will be available for
purchase when you make your reservation. RSVP: Alice White will be taking
pre-paid reservations between church services on April 16, 23 and 30. You may
also RSVP via email: [email protected] or call in the evening 301-5953814. Deadline to register is Sunday, April 30th
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2017 we are the church and volunteers
are needed as Scripture Reader, Greeter, for 9:00am & 11:15am worship. You
can serve your church monthly or weekly, print your name on bulletin board
located outside of the sanctuary. Questions, contact the office or Jane Grays.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT – if you would like to help with the
Children and Youth Moment, the 2nd and 4th Sunday’s are available. Contact
Pastor Jacob for more information.
SERVING AS A COMMUNION STEWARD is a great way to actively
participate in the Methodist Church’s central act of Christian worship, the
service of Holy Communion. It is the Lord’s Supper, a means of grace.
Communion Stewards help prepare the Lord’s Table, a place where the
congregation is fed and transformed by Christ who offers us himself.
Opportunities to serve as communion stewards at the 9:00 am worship service
are open to all members and are available year round. Please sign up on the
sheet posted on the narthex bulletin board. For more information call Pat Allen.
SAFE SANCTUARY: The church needs to be a safe place for everyone. If your
child is under 13, please watch your child constantly while he/she is in the
church.
GUEST LAST SUNDAY: Judith Waddell
A Vibrant Multi-Cultural Church:
Sharing the Light of Christ with all People
April 16, 2017
Rev. Jacob Young, Ph. D.
Deaconess Jane Grays
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
11416 Cedar Lane
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-937-7114
Church Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Web: www.eumcbeltsville.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/EUMCBeltsville/
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WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday 9:00 AM – Contemporary Service
Sunday 11:15 AM – Traditional Service with Sign Language
NURSERY
Available during worship services and adult Bible study - Room 15
ADULT BIBLE STUDY 10:15 am
Topical Bible Study: Faithlink. Connecting Faith and Life – Room 16
Traditional Bible Study: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs – Room 23
A Faith for All Seasons: An Exploration of Changes in Life – Room 24
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES 10:15 am
Pre-K through 1st grade, Deep Blue Bible Study – Room 12
2nd through 5th grade, Old Testament Bible Stories – Room 17
6th through 8th grade, Linked – Room 27
9th through 12th grade, Linked – Room 21