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Our Mission: God’s House, where we lift, lead, learn & love Bethel United Methodist Church April 30, 2017 3rd Sunday of Easter
1200 North Michigan Street Elkhart, IN 46514-2248 574-264-3455
Pastor Keith McFarren Cell: 574-343-8708
E-mail: elkhartbethelumc@frontier.com Website: www.bethelumc-elkhart.org
Children’s activity sheets available in the narthex
Thank you for signing the attendance sheets
*Please stand as you are able
Prelude “Let My People Go” Becky Roach
Procession of Christ’s Light
Welcome Pastor Keith
Announcements
*Call to Worship (read responsively) Kay Pletcher/All
Leader: The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the God of each of us today.
People: God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Leader: We are invited to faith in this eternal, loving One.
People: We have faith that God is always present.
Leader: We have faith that God’s covenant with us is sure.
People: We have faith that God’s word is inspired.
Leader: We have faith that God will keep his promises.
People: We have faith in God’s everlasting love.
Leader: We have faith in God’s justice.
People: We have faith that God’s mercy restores sinners.
Leader: We have faith that God’s salvation is for all.
All: God invites us to faith. We respond with a resounding and grateful, “Yes, Lord!”
*Coming into God’s Presence Congregation’s Choice
Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastor Keith
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (prayed together) UMH 895
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.
Offertory “Victory in Jesus” Becky Roach
Loose coin offering: Elkhart County Jail Chaplaincy
*Doxology UMH 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Offertory Prayer Pastor Keith
Hymn Congregation’s Choice
Children’s Time Kay Pletcher
Scripture 1 Peter 1:17–23 Kay Pletcher
Leader: The Word of God for the People of God
Congregation Thanks Be to God!
Message “Life from a New Perspective” Pastor Keith
*Closing Hymn Congregation’s Choice
*Recession of Christ’s Light
*Benediction Pastor Keith
Postlude “We Worship and Adore You” Becky Roach
Lectionary texts for next week
Acts 2:42–47 Psalm 23
1 Peter 2:19–25 John 10:1–10*
This Week’s Activities Today: 8:30–8:45 a.m. Personal prayer in Prayer Room. All welcome 8:45 a.m. Pre-service prayer in Pastor’s office. All welcome 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship, Pastor Keith preaching Native American Ministries Sunday (offering) 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time in Altruist classroom 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Mon May 1 5:00 p.m. Fishers of Men band practice Tue May 2 6:00 p.m. Cardio drumming Wed May 3 CCS pickup 5:30 p.m. Bells practice Thur May 4 National Day of Prayer Fri May 5 May Friendship Day 7:30 p.m. St JV Camerata, “Voices of the American Civil War” AMBS, 3003 Benham Ave Sat May 6 7:30 p.m. St JV Camerata, Rieth Recital Hall, Goshen College ***UPCOMING ACTIVITIES*** Sun May 7 8:30–8:45 a.m. Personal prayer in Prayer Room. All welcome 8:45 a.m. Pre-service prayer in Pastor’s office. All welcome 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, Denise Parker preaching Tue May 9 6:00 p.m. Bethel Book Club, at El Maguay, Honor& Defend, L. Eason Wed May 10 5:30 p.m. Bells practice Fri May 12 10:30 a.m. Church Women United May Friendship Day brunch, First Brethren Church Sat May 13 9:00–12:00 Mission Outreach Networking, Crown Point 2:00–4:00 p.m. SPA Women’s Ministry Homes tea party, First Baptist Church, 53953 CR 17, Bristol
Ministers: Bethel Congregation Preacher: Keith McFarren Keyboardist: Becky Roach Worship Leader: Kay Pletcher Greeters: Juanita Stout, Eloise Brenneman Song Leader: Allison Von Blon Hand bell Co-Directors: Denise Parker/Peg Ten Have Ushers: Ernest Boyer, Rex Evans, Steve Ward, Dan Parker, Roger Simpson, Linda Vereeke Church office hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00 a.m.–up to 2:00 p.m., Administrative Assistant, Rosalie Grove
Prayer: Elly Brenneman’s grandson; Lincoln Leuchtner; Debbie Milner; Denise Parker’s father; Harry Pletcher; Joey Ten Have; Morris Vereeke; Fishers of Men band; violence in our community and world; and other needs not spoken
Remember our homebound with your cards, visits, and prayers: Carol Byrket; Arlene Dinehart; Bill Kidder; Maxine Long; Keith Sensenbaugh; Emma Shupert; Morris Vereeke; Beverly Wise
50/50 Prayer Points: Our administrative board / Our neighbors on Michigan St. |
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