In the name of Christ
WELCOME!
Although you may be a
stranger to us, you are no
stranger to God, who knows
you and loves you, and
whose heart is glad at your
presence here. We sincerely
hope this time of worship
will bless your life.
As you are able,
please stand for acts of
worship indicated by
an asterisk (*).
UMH indicates
United Methodist Hymnal
(red hymnal)
TFWS indicates
The Faith We Sing
(small, black hymnal)
Help us sustain God’s creation
by placing unwanted worship
bulletins in the basket on the
credenza in the back of the
sanctuary for recycling.
Our Mission:
To Know and
Share Jesus Christ
110 East Queen Street
Hampton, Virginia 23669
(757) 723-6577
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.firstumchampton.org
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES, GREETING and NOTICES
GOSPEL LESSON
Luke 19:28-40 (Common English Bible)
28
After Jesus said this, he continued on ahead, going up to
Jerusalem. 29 As Jesus came to Bethphage and Bethany on the
Mount of Olives, he gave two disciples a task. 30 He said, “Go
into the village over there. When you enter it, you will find tied
up there a colt that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it
here. 31 If someone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say, ‘Its
master needs it.’” 32 Those who had been sent found it exactly as
he had said. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners said to
them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 They replied, “Its
master needs it.” 35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their clothes
on the colt, and lifted Jesus onto it. 36 As Jesus rode along, they
spread their clothes on the road.
37
As Jesus approached the road leading down from the Mount of
Olives, the whole throng of his disciples began rejoicing. They
praised God with a loud voice because of all the mighty things
they had seen. 38 They said, “Blessings on the king who comes in
the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest
heavens.” 39 Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Jesus,
“Teacher, scold your disciples! Tell them to stop!” 40 He
answered, “I tell you, if they were silent, the stones would shout.”
The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
LENTEN JOURNEY FROM LIGHT TO DARKNESS
Rev. Martin
We have gathered here, week after week, sharing a common quest
for a deeper faith and a deeper experience of the divine. I invite
you now to close your eyes and let go of the things that distract
and concern you. Listen! The time is drawing near. Jesus is
entering Jerusalem. How will we greet him? Will we follow him
all the way to the Cross?
The power of Jesus is that he lived what he taught, even when it led to his death.
He lived with an abiding awareness of God, radiating the light of God in all he said
and did. But that light was too much for the world. There are forces today, as there
were in ancient Judea, that conspire to put it out. Where are we in this drama? What
are we willing to risk to follow Jesus?
[Silent Time]
As we extinguish this light, we acknowledge the darkness and pain of illness and
disease in the world.
[A candle is extinguished.]
Let us pray.
Loving God, there are so many choices before us every day. Choices offered by
our friends, our families, our culture, our own past. Some of them encourage the
well-being of the earth, ourselves and our neighbors; others are destructive.
Help us to distinguish between them. May we learn from the choices of Jesus
and embody compassion, justice, and inclusion in all we say and do. Amen.
CONGREGATIONAL SUNG RESPONSE I Love to Tell the Story
I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
UMH No. 156
PROCESSIONAL
Kingdom Kids
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively)
Joy is ours; the exultant crowds welcome Jesus.
Sorrow is ours; we know the crowds will cry out, “Crucify him!”
Joy is ours; the disciples are caught up with enthusiasm for their leader.
Sorrow is ours; the disciples will desert their leader at his moment of need.
Joy is ours; we sense the power of evil on the run.
Sorrow is ours; we realize the huge cost, which is symbolized by the cross.
*HYMN
*PSALTER
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
PSALM 118:14-29
UMH 278
UMH 839-840 (Response 1)
*THE GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, Amen.
UMH 71
*THE WORLD METHODIST SOCIAL AFFIRMATION
UMH 886
GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY PRAYER (In Unison)
The pain of one falsely accused, the loss of one whose friends let him down, the
agony of one who is suffering cruelly. Bless these gifts, O God, given to help the
crucified; in the church, in our troubled world, and within our family circles.
Amen.
OFFERTORY
*PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
What Gift Can We Bring
This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can convey it, the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise!
*HYMN
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
UMH 87 (Vs 4)
277 (VS 3)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
MORNING 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
MEDITATION FOR PALM PASSION SUNDAY
HOLY WEEK/EASTER CANTATA (PART 1)
*COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
SUNG IN UNISON
Voices at a Parade
Rev. Martin
The Day He Wore My Crown
Holy Week Worship
with Holy Communion
Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 PM
The Sanctuary Choir will present
The Day He Wore My Crown (Part 2)
Walk with the Cross
April 14 at 5:00 pm
at First Baptist Church
on the corner of Lincoln and N. King St.
You may also join us along the way as we move through Hampton,
ending at the cemetery at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
All are welcome.
Easter Day Worship
One Service April 16 at 11:00 am
The Sanctuary Choir will present
The Day He Wore My Crown (Part 3)
Is there someone for whom you would like us
to pray? Please contact the church office or
call Kristen Milholen at 757-642-5228 (cell)
or 757-238-3656 (home).
From our own congregation:
Lil’ Bit & Brownie Brown
Carl & Jane Roberts Nell Writtenberry
Robert Kilgore
Bob Stickle
Richard Mundie
Cecelia Short
Marty Baker
Eleanor Woodward
Aggie Hogge
Linda Marushi
Ed Kilgore
Jean Andleton
Vernon Wilson
Rusty Evans
Others:
Carolyn Crozier (former member)
Baby Lyle (Wilson’s preemie grandson)
Z’amir (Pastor Candee’s grandnephew)
Eloise (friend of Jane Miller)
William Lucke (Jane Miller’s cousin) in Kabul
Sylvia Milholen
Courtney (friend of Amanda Hooten)
Jerry Berkseed
Cottrell family
Alyson Rodriguez (Waldon’s daughter)
Beverly Geer (Kristen’s mom)
David Roberts (Carl & Jane’s son)
Emily Evans (Rusty & Ann Gordon’s
pregnant daughter-in-law)
Kaylee Rodriguez (Waldon’s granddaughter)
Ernesto Bridges' mom
Lenny (Carol Gardner's friend)
Tina Reimard (Candee's niece)
Our Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays at
11:00 am in the church parlor. All are
welcome to join us!!
Please remember in prayer:
the hungry,
the unemployed,
those suffering with loneliness and
depression,
healing for all cancer patients,
members of our armed forces & veterans,
first responders, state and national leaders,
the homebound and the homeless,
our UM Bishop and District Superintendent,
our Pastor, church leaders & staff,
discernment, wisdom, clarity & unity for our
church,
our children’s Sunday school program,
those suffering and many others….
Other requests:
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Sunday, April 9 – Palm Passion Sunday
8:45 am Gathering (FH)
9:00 am Covered Dish Breakfast (FH)
9:30 am Kingdom Kids Choir (upstairs)
9:45 am Sunday school/Bible study
11:00 am Worship w/ children’s processional
And Choir Cantata Part 1
Monday, April 10
11:30 am UMW Circle 8 (Mary Stern’s home)
6:00 pm UMW Circle 2 (Carolyn Knight’s home)
Tuesday, April 11
10:00 am Nifty Crafters (CFR)
10:00 am Walk & Talk Group (FH)
11:00 am Prayer Group (Parlor)
Wednesday, April 12
10:00 am UMW Circle 1 (FH)
11:30 am UMW Circle 4 (Vancostas’ Restaurant)
4:30 pm Finance Meeting (C)
Thursday, April 13 – Holy Thursday
7:00 pm Worship w/ Communion &
Choir Cantata Part 2
Friday, April 14 – Good Friday
5:00 pm Walk with the Cross (Downtown Hampton)
4/9
Ruth Nast
Sam Palomo
4/10
Kenneth Crocker, Jr.
4/11
4/12
4/13
Mills Becouvarakis
Stephanie Stacy
Steve Stacy
4/14
Colin Deleon
4/15
Anne-Logan Mugler
Saturday, April 15
No planned activities
Sunday, April 16 – Easter Day
9:30 am Gather & Fellowship (FH)
9:45 am Sunday school/Bible study
11:00 am Worship w/ Choir Cantata Part 3
FH-Fellowship Hall
CR –Choir Room
CFR-Craft Room
C-Crouse Room
Celebrating Birthdays
HP-Happy People’s Class
S-Sanctuary
Kit-Kitchen
The Pastor and staff
wish everyone a happy birthday and
pray God’s blessings upon you.
If your birthday is not listed or listed
incorrectly, please accept our apologies
and let us know in the office
so we can correct our records.
Thank you.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
TODAY, SUNDAY, APRIL 9:
LITURGISTS:
Jane Miller (11:00)
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 16:
LITURGISTS:
William Milholen (11:00)
FINANCE:
FINANCE:
BUS DRIVERS:
MONDAY COUNTERS:
Wayne Barfoot
Gary Bergtholdt
Bob Allsbrook
Ralph White
The flowers this morning are given to
the glory of God
by Bill and Doris Diggs
in celebration of
their wedding anniversary.
BUS DRIVERS:
Vesta Wallio
Ron & Sylvia Rumsey
TUESDAY COUNTERS:
Due to Holiday
Brad Allsbrook
JoAnn Walberg
Stewardship Corner – April 2
Attendance:
Worship: Total: 88
8:30 – 21 11:00 - 67
Sunday School: 56
Offering Received last week:
General Fund
4,554.00
Designated Funds
707.00
If you would like to participate in our envelope
mailing program, please call the church office.
Just like this cross needs some color, we need
you to bring some beautiful blooms from your
garden (or purchased flowers) to attach to our
resurrection cross EASTER Day!
This cross will be located in the grassy area in
front of the fellowship hall and covered in
chicken wire. Just put the stems of the flowers
through the chicken wire!
HAVE SNEAKERS/WHEELS? WILL TRAVEL…
Around the Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays!
STARTING TUESDAY,
APRIL 11,
10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Spring has sprung and Congregational Care is sponsoring a “WALK and TALK” to get us
in “ship-shape” for summer! COME ON DOWN TO THE FELLOWSHIP HALL ON
TUESDAY MORNINGS FROM 10:00 TO 11:00 a.m., OR whenever you can get here—
who’s clock-watching? Bring your sneakers or wheels—we’ll have wheel-pushers here.
Folks are welcome to come and sit and cheer, chat and enjoy and just have a delightful time.
Or just drop in for a cup of coffee, tea, or bottle of H2O. All prayer requests will be prayed
over, too. (We’ll bring them again to the Prayer Group!) Bring a snack, sandwich, etc. to
munch for lunch and/or visit the Nifty Crafters or Prayer Group afterwards.
Jane Miller, CCC
REMEMBER, it’s FRIENDS + PRAYERS + FELLOWSHIP at First UMC Hampton!
Did you notice something new in the sanctuary last Sunday? Were you
extra comfortable sitting in the pew? That’s right! We now have brand
new pew cushions gracing our beautiful sanctuary. In the coming weeks,
you will hear more about the evolution of this project and how you can be
a part of it.
For now, I would like to recognize those groups and individuals who played a part in making
the dream a reality from researching the production company to selecting the style, fabric,
and color to helping with disposal and installation: The Worship Committee, The Church
Trustees, The Church Council, Lynn Chandler, Ann Gordon Evans, Linda Marushi,
Carolyn Slye, Richard Slye, Mary Stern, Bill Diggs, Ray Waldon, Ron Rumsey, Jim
Holt, Ed Boyce, Ron Minetree, and staff members Laura Harris and Sondre McCuller.
Linda Minetree
Worship Chairperson
The Education Committee is putting together the program for
the upcoming Graduate Recognition dinner on Sunday, May 21
at 6:00 pm. The Education Committee will provide chicken, drinks
and a cake. We are asking you to bring a side dish to share.
Parents, we are asking for any photos, quotes, or funny stories
you would like to include. You can submit photos electronically
(jpg or other image file) to Adrian DeLeon or CD/flash drive via the
church office. These will be included in a video presentation during
the dinner. Please submit the images to Adrian no later than May
1, 2017. If you have questions, please contact Adrian at
[email protected]
-----------------Tear off and submit to the church office or email the information--------------High School Graduates
Student Name: _________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Parents: _______________________________________________
Visitor Center
How to Reach Us
TO REACH THE REST ROOMS OR THE
NURSERY:
Enter through the canopied
entrance on the side of the building. Rest rooms
are down the hall to the left. The Nursery is up
the steps and down the hall to the right. Greeters
and ushers are available to guide you.
Office
[email protected]
757.723.6577
REGISTRATION PADS are located in each
pew near the center aisle. Please use these to
record your presence, and to pass along
information for the pastor or the church office.
PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are available in
the pews and in the foyer atop the Prayer Box.
Deposit them in the box, or drop them in the
offering plates.
Pastor
Rev. Candee Martin
[email protected]
1.571.223.2364
Office Manager/Finance
Laura Harris
[email protected]
[email protected]
WE PRACTICE “OPEN” COMMUNION.
We celebrate Holy Communion on the first
Sunday of each month, and at other special times.
All are welcome at the table of the Lord,
regardless of church membership, age, or feelings
of worthiness. If you wish to come into
relationship with Christ, deepen or renew that
relationship, there is a place for you here.
Director of Children’s & Youth Music
Christine Woods
[email protected]
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT BECOMING
A MEMBER OF FIRST UMC, please indicate
so on the registration pad, or contact the pastor.
Nursery Director
Jenny Hamm
[email protected]
OUR SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE:
WORSHIP: 8:30 AM
FELLOWSHIP: 9:30 AM
BIBLE STUDY: 9:45 AM
WORSHIP: 11:00 AM
There is a place for you and your family on
Sunday mornings here at First UMC Hampton!
Director of Music Ministries
Dean Shinn
[email protected]