Wayne United Methodist Church

Wayne United Methodist Church
Our Mission:
To know Christ, to build genuine Christian community, and
to be agents of God’s grace locally, regionally, and globally.
March 8th, 2015
Third Sunday in Lent
Praise Music 10:15 a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m.
Praise Service 11:45 a.m.
THIS WEEK AT WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
**Please check your e-mail and our website homepage regularly for
updates on event/class cancellations due to inclement weather!**
TODAY (March 8th)
Chancel Chorale rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Praise Music Prelude
Worship Service (Kevin King – guest preacher)
Praise Service
Fellowship Hour
*Congregational Care Meeting (Conference Room)
Christ Church Anglican service
*SHYG – Video Scavenger Hunt
*Evening Prayer Service
MONDAY (March 9th)
Finance Meeting (Conference Room)
TUESDAY (March 10th)
Men’s Morning Gathering (at Wayne Starbucks)
Women’s Bible Study (Conference Room)
Disciple II (Art Room)
*Administrative Council Meeting (2nd floor Chapel)
9:35 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
*6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY (March 11th)
Disciple I (Parlor) & Disciple II (Art Room)
*Lenten Dinner and Study at St. Matthew’s UMC
THURSDAY (March 12th)
Wesley Choir rehearsal
Cherub Choir rehearsal
Praise Bells rehearsal
Chancel Choir rehearsal
9:15 a.m.
*6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY (March 13th)
CCA Mid-day Prayer
*Youth Confirmation Retreat to Gretna Glen departs!
12:00 p.m.
*5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY (March 15th)
Sunday School classes
Chancel Chorale rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Praise Music Prelude
Worship Service (Charles Walker – guest preacher)
Praise Service
Fellowship Hour
Christ Church Anglican service
9:15 a.m.
9:35 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
* Denotes a special event -OR- a change of date, time, location, or other alteration.
During the time of singing, as we prepare for worship, we ask
that you refrain from conversation within the sanctuary.
Preparing for the Celebration of Worship:
Praise Singers
“I Can Only Imagine,” “Ancient Words,” & “Everlasting God”
(Everyone is invited to sing along. Lyrics are printed in the bulletin.)
Announcements
Call to Worship
* Hymn # 64
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
Congregational Prayer (unison): Almighty God, who has given your Son
a kingdom; that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him:
Make us loyal followers of our Risen and Living Lord, that we would
always hear his word, obey his commands, and live according to his
Spirit. Hasten the day when every knee shall bow and every tongue
confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of your everlasting name.
Amen.
Scripture
Anthem
1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25
(Pew Bible, p. 1770)
Respect the Lord
Wesley Choir
(by Pepper Choplin)
Children’s Message
Janet French
**(Children should return to their seats until dismissal.)
Presentation of Bibles
Introduction of Participants
Bible Recipients:
Andrew Reid Bruno
Gabriella Elise Galvan
Emma Harrity Hyde
Ashley Grace Leonard
Anne Maly Lindgren
Janet N. French
Director of Christian Education
Kylie Bryn Metzger
London Joseph Petrosky
Brett Joseph Vitale
Cole Richard Wurth
Presenters:
Receive the Word of God.
Learn its stories and study its words.
Its stories belong to us all, and these words speak to us all.
They tell us who we are.
They tell us that we belong to one another,
for we are the people of God.
Children respond:
We receive these Bibles with our hands, our hearts, and our minds.
Thank you.
We will read and study the Bible together.
Congregation to children:
We rejoice in this step in your journey with God.
We pray God will guide you, your family, and us
as you use this Holy Bible in your home,
in your church school classes, and in our worship.
We will learn together and grow in our love for God’s Word.
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
(Hymnal, no. 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.
Hymn
(from Hymnal Supplement, #2241)
The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve
**(During the 2nd verse, children 3rd grade & under are dismissed to
Worship Childcare. Ms. French will escort them out of the sanctuary.)
Scripture Reading
2 CHRONICLES 6:32-33
(Pew Bible, p. 679)
Message
“THE GOSPEL AND THE NATIONS AMONG US”
Kevin King
* The Affirmation of Faith
(from 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 1:15, 3:16; Hymnal no. 889)
Leader: There is one God
and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus,
who came as a ransom for all,
to whom we testify.
People: This saying is sure
and worthy of full acceptance:
That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners,
and was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated in the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed in throughout the world,
taken up in glory.
Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. Amen.
Offertory
Jesus Clear the Temple
Chancel Chorale
(by Pepper Choplin)
* Offertory Response
Doxology
(Hymnal, no. 94)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise him all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
* Hymn # 593
Here I Am, Lord
* Benediction
* Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
TODAY we welcome missionary, Kevin King, to our pulpit. Kevin works
with New York City International Project, which seeks to share the Gospel
with unreached people groups through internationals in the USA; for more
information go to http://nycinternationalproject.org/
THE COVENANT OF FRIENDSHIP: Please fill out the Covenant of
Friendship pad as it is passed to you during the service. When complete,
please tear off and place in offering plate. May the Lord make his presence
known to you through our time together.
Altar flowers are given by Agnes & Bud Fischer—in honor of their
daughters, Brittany and Devon.
PRAISE MUSIC LYRICS
I Can Only Imagine
I can only imagine, what it will be like
When I walk, by your side
I can only imagine, what my eyes will see
When your face, is before me.
I can only imagine. I can only imagine.
Chorus:
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine. I can only imagine
I can only imagine, when that day comes
And I find myself, standing in the Son
I can only imagine, when all I will do
Is forever, forever worship You.
I can only imagine. I can only imagine.
Chorus
Ancient Words
Holy words, long preserved, for our work in this world;
they resound with God's own heart, O let the ancient words impart;
Words of life, words of hope, give us strength, help us cope;
In this world where e’er we roam, ancient words will guide us home.
Chorus
Ancient words ever true, changing me and changing you;
We have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words impart.
Holy words of our faith handed down to this age,
Came to us through sacrifice; O heed the faithful words of Christ.
Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world;
They resound with God’s own heart; O let the ancient words impart.
Everlasting God
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.
We will wait upon the Lord. We will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.
We will wait upon the Lord. We will wait upon the Lord.
Our God, You reign forever. Our hope, our Strong Deliverer.
You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God.
You do not faint. You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
T/E Care’s Children’s Clothing Drive!
March 2nd – 13th
Once again Wayne UMC will be a collection point for the T/E Care’s
Children’s Clothing Drive! Please bring in your gently-used and no longer
needed children’s clothes and shoes. Collection dates are from March 2
through March 13! Collection boxes will be in the Narthex and the Office
Lobby.
* Next Ladies’ Book Club Selection *
Thank you to Gail DeSanto for graciously
hosting our most recent book discussion! Our
next book is The Guernsey Literary and
Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
and Annie Barrows. Hardback copies of the
book are available in the church office for $4
only! Our next discussion meeting is TBA.
Email Janet French ([email protected]) or
stop by the church office to obtain a copy or
find out more!
Join us for our annual
Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday, March 28th; 10:00 a.m.
Meet in Education Lobby!
Ages 2 years – 5th grade
Save the dates for Vacation
Bible School!
August 3 - 7 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
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Open to all children 4 years of age through 6th grade by 9/15. Registration and
cost info will be available soon! Help
needed for everything including
workshop leaders, group guides, supply
gathering, registration, and youth
helpers! Many tasks can be done from
home or beforehand, so even if you work
during the day you can still contribute!
Please email Kate Buckley
([email protected]) ASAP if
you are able to help out!
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Greg Anderson; Laura Anderson; Annie & Dave Beattie; Emily Brown; Chris
Burgher; June Butler; Ed Carney; Anne Cronin & Family; Noni Cui; Norma
DiVito; Maurice & Janis Downs; Kristin Dressel; Carolyn Dreibelbis; Ann
Emmons; Dan Falconer; Jamie Ferarri; Adele Gaillard; Florence Grafton;
Jack Grant; Jeanette Hall & family; Dave Hanley; Marie & Henry Harbage;
Nick Helfrich; Shirley Henry; Jane Hummer; Diane Hurst & Family; Andrew
Jarzyk; Cheryl Johnson; Ethel Johnson; Christian Jones & Family; Tash
Kassam; Joseph Kienle; Pam King; Sarah Kirch; Eric Knight; Marje Locke;
Paul Ludwig; Mackenzie; Joey Maly; Art Miller; Casey Passic; Andy Ryder;
Deborah Ryder; Jim Sands; Laura SantaMaria; Louis Sciotto; Kay Shaw;
Kristin Slawter; Mary & Stan Smith; Sally Smith; Barbara Stahlman; Grant
Starrett; Ginny Sykes; Kaitlyn Taylor; Judimarie Thomas; Jean Tischler; and
Brenda & Larry Ziglar.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (9:15 A.M.)
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
[PARLOR]
March 15 – April 5 - Our next study series, Pagan Evidence for Christianity
will be led by John Wickersham.
[COUNTING ROOM]
[1 room on the right as you exit the elevator
on 1R]
We are delighted to announce the launch of our NEW “young adult” Sunday
school class, and we are eager for new folks to join us! We are starting out by
studying individuals in the Bible—making connections between their lives
and ours. (By the way, we have a broad definition of the term “Young Adult,”
so please let Pastor Joe ([email protected]), John Sedunov
([email protected]), or Elizabeth Sedunov ([email protected])
know if you are interested or have questions!)
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“HOLY COW!”
[TOP FLOOR; LIBRARY]
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Our mission on Sunday mornings is to learn about the Bible
as we enjoy each other's fellowship. We are fortunate to have
some Bible Scholars in our midst who have volunteered to
share their wisdom. We enjoy a section each week called,
"who knew" where we do on-the-spot searches (via Google,
etc.) of any questions we have. We love finding out new
Bible facts and insights! This month, our leaders will be the
DiPaolo sisters, Christy and Laura. Please join us in the top
floor library during Sunday school hour for our classes!
Lent at Wayne UMC
LENTEN DINNER & STUDY (5 WEEKS) at St. Matthew’s UMC:
Wednesday evenings; Feb. 25-March 25
*Potluck dinner 6:00 p.m.; study at 6:40 p.m.
(Bring your favorite dish to share! A community study with
Berwyn, St. Matthew's, and Wayne UMCs; Christ Church
Anglican; & First Baptist Church.)
TOPIC: Spiritual Disciplines
March 11:
March 18:
March 25:
Fasting (Matt. 6:16-21) Rev. Gary Jacabella
Service (Matt. 20:20-28) Rev. Rashad Grove
Worship (John 4:19-26) Rev. Adam Rick
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE: Thursday, April 2nd
7:00 p.m.
Communion Service, Wayne UMC
GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE: Friday, April 3rd
[Wayne Presbyterian  St. Katherine’s]
11:45 a.m.
Convene at Wayne Presbyterian Church and
process to St. Katherine’s
12:00 p.m.
Service at St. Katherine’s begins
UPCOMING EVENTS AT WAYNE UMC
Lenten Dinner & Study (St. Matthew’s)
March 11
Confirmation Class Retreat to Gretna Glen
March 13-15
Guest Preacher, Rev. Charles Walker
March 15
Youth Family Dinner
March 22
Easter Flower Orders Due!
March 22
Easter Egg Hunt
March 28
Maundy Thursday service
April 2
Good Friday community service (Wayne Pres.)
April 3
Rummage Sale
April 17-18
It is time to order flowers to decorate our
Sanctuary for Easter Morning! Plants may
be taken home after the Easter Service.
Orders must be in by
Sunday, March 22nd.
Name:_______________________________________________________
In memory of:_________________________________________________
In honor of:___________________________________________________
Lily _____ Tulip_____ Daffodil ____
The cost is $10.00 per plant.
Easter Alternate Fund
Each year our church reaches out to those in need, especially during holiday
seasons. Our Easter Alternate Fund will be given to The United Methodist
Neighborhood Services. This organization reaches out to those in need with
food and clothing and provides a Soup Kitchen and Children’s Breakfast Club
once a month.
Name:__________________________________________________
In memory of:____________________________________________
In honor of:______________________________________________
Payment options:
Checks can be made payable to Wayne UMC and mailed to 210 S. Wayne
Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 or place form & check in offering plate (marked
“Easter Flowers/Alternate”) or you can pay online! You can sign up by
clicking on the GIVE tab and Online Donation Form on the WUMC website
(www.wayneumc.org). The process only takes a couple of minutes. Or we
can provide you with a paper registration form. There is no charge to you for
using this service.
KEEP OUR CHURCH FAMILY CONNECTED!
Please show your love and support with a card or letter to those who are not
able to attend services or be an active part of our church family.
Rev. Jack Kulp
June Butler
1349 Freedom Blvd
(daughter of June Becker)
West Brandywine, PA 19320 5706 Windsong Court
Rocklin, CA 95765
Worship Childcare Schedule Adult Volunteers
Date
Nursery
Preschool
K-3rd
3/8
C. King-Layden
S. Mills
D. Brown
3/15
S. Williams
J. Rider
H. Cohen
3/22
S. Bryan
D. Kuch
L. Tatman
Worship Childcare Schedule Youth Volunteers
Date
Nursery
Preschool
3/8
G. King
Mills brothers
3/15
C. Williams
K. Schrader
3/22
L. Bryan
C. Bryan
K-3rd
Our stewardship, our giving, is a reflective response to God’s grace in our
lives. Giving is a response of the heart which allows us to do God’s work here
on earth, in gratitude for all He has done for us. Giving also allows WUMC
to sustain our beautiful worship surroundings and the plethora of Christcentered activities which take place here. As members of WUMC, we promise
to support God’s work in Wayne through our attendance, our time and our
offerings. Following is a snapshot of our weekly numbers toward that end:
Last Week's Attendance (Adults/Kids/Total) -Mar 1
Attendance Past 4 Weeks Average
Income Year to Date: 9th Sunday:
Expenditures Year to Date: 9th Sunday:
Expense Budget Year to Date: 9th Sunday:
147/15/162
159
$173,264
$137,773
$144,072
Greetings to all who worship with us today! Please remain after our
service for refreshments and conversation.
Children are welcome in worship at Wayne UMC. Preschool and young
elementary may be dismissed at noted times to children's church.
Childcare and nursery is provided for ages 4 and under at the beginning
of the service for those who would like to worship child free.
THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Head Host
Dan Cushing
Hospitality Team
Scott McElwee Beth Lindgren
Rich Switzer
WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH STAFF
Joseph DiPaolo
Senior Pastor
John A. Shannon
Assistant to the Pastor
Eric Cui
Director of Music
Janet N. French
Director of Christian Education
Matthew Schweitzer
Director of Youth Ministry
Linda Lynch
Office Administrator
Laura SantaMaria
Administrative Assistant
Frank D. Lynch
Building Maintenance/Repair
WAYNE UNITED METHODIST VOLUNTEER STAFF
Ben Caldwell
Deacon
Becky Douglas
Children’s Wesley Choir Director
Simone Howard
Children’s Cherub Choir Director
SUPPORTED MISSION & OUTREACH AGENCIES
Mid-Town Parish – Partnering prayerfully, hands-on and financially with our
UMC brothers and sisters to support the rebuilding of their house of worship in
North Philadelphia.
United Methodist Neighborhood Services – Serving the people of North
Philadelphia through after school programs, clothing referrals, and food
cupboard.
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) – Serving the homeless in our area.
Good Works – Brings hope to families in Chester County by making their homes
“warmer, safer and drier.”
Fellowship House: A Christian ministry based in Camden, NJ, helping to bring
adults and children into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Inca Link – Reaching 300 million youth in Latin America
SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES
Peter & Wendi Thomson: Sharing the Gospel in Japan through Sunrise
International Ministries.
Kevin King: NYC International Projects with international students, diplomats,
and their families through the United Nations.
Wil & Yolanda Bailey: Costa Rica Mission Projects
Wayne United Methodist Church
210 South Wayne Ave. Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
(610)688-5650
www.wayneumc.org