Current Bulletin - Gretna United Methodist Church

TOP FIVE FOR THE WEEK
Welcome back Pastor Janice!!
We are glad you are back!
Do you like to paint? If so please join us tomorrow!
We are going to Camp Fontanelle on Monday, February 16 to help paint the
lodge. We will leave the church parking lot at 8:15 and hopefully be back
around 4(at the latest). Please bring your own brushes, rollers, etc. We have
three people going already and have room for more. Please sign up on the new
Missions Bulletin board in the fellowship hall. if you are interested.- The
Boyers will be there! It will be fun!
GRETNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Where God’s Family Grows Together
February 15, 2015
6th Sunday after Epiphany
Gonna take your sweetie out for an evening on the
town? How about AN EVENING IN VENICE on
February 21st?! SWAT will prepare and serve a delicious
meal, and all donations help to fund SWAT activities.
Reservations are encouraged. Seatings at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall.
New Lenten Study
Join us for a Lenten adult Sunday School class, Feb. 22 through March 29.
The class will use the book mudhouse sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of
Spiritual Discipline by Lauren F. Winner. Inspired by the Jewishness of Jesus,
this study looks at seven ways of Christian formation. Each of the six weeks
will focus on a different spiritual discipline: sabbath keeping, hospitality/eating
food, prayer, fasting, grief/mourning well, and doorposts. We will meet in the
sanctuary at 11:00. Grab a coffee and join us for one or all of the classes.
If you have any questions or wish to purchase a book , please see teacher, Holly
Kooistra.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Gretna United Methodist Church?
We will be hosting a series of Membership Discovery classes beginning on
Sunday, March 8, 2015. These relaxed discussions will help you
explore: United Methodist Church’s beliefs and practices; the mission and
ministry of Gretna United Methodist Church; and the significance of church
membership. We will meet after worship in the REACH Coordinator’s office
for approximately one hour. Since each session covers different topics of
interest, we encourage you to attend all sessions. Child care is available for
younger children.
We welcome everyone to the worship service -- whether you are
here for the first time or a long time attender, we want you to
experience God’s unconditional love through our family of faith.
Our desire is to help you connect with God, and connect with
people that can encourage you in your faith journey.
If you are visiting, we thank you for being our guest! Please join us
after the service in the fellowship hall for refreshments.
(402) 332-3213
www.gretnaumc.com
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICE
Welcome, Announcements and Greetings
*Holy Ground…………….……..…...…………….………….TFWS pg. 2272
*Call to Worship
*Shine, Jesus, Shine……………………………….……..…..TFWS pg. 2173
*Prayer for Transfiguration………………………..…………..UMH pg. 259
Response- “Herald’s of Christ, vs 1…….…………..…………..UMH pg. 567
(Children come forward during singing)
Children’s Choir: K-5: God Made It So
Children’s Message/Prayer/Children’s Offering/ Red Folders….Anna Kippley
The Battle Hymn of the Republic, vs 1,2,5…………………….UMH pg. 717
The Church in Mission: Revealing the Love of Christ
Prayers of the People/Lord’s Prayer
Giving Back to God-Our Offerings
Offertory
*How Great Is Our God vs 1, refrain & coda….…………W & S pg. 3003
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
How Great is Our God with How Great Thou Art………….Sanctuary Choir
2 Kings 2:1, 6-13
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus……………………………………UMH pg. 349
*Luke 9:28-36
Preview of a Coming Attraction
*Swing Low, Sweet Chariot…………………..………………...UMH pg. 703
*Benediction
*Pass It On, vs 1……………….………..………………..UMH pg. 572
*Please stand, as you are able
Everyone: For our record keeping, please sign in on the red folders the
ushers hand out and return them to the center isle.
Call to Worship (based on Exodus 24 and Psalm 99)
Come! Says the Lord. Come up to the Holy Mountain!
We hear you, Holy One, but we are afraid. What will we find
there?
We are assembled in this sanctuary, this holy place, away from the
distractions of the world.
Mighty One, we know you are a lover of justice. Our knees, yes
even our souls, quake before you for we have not done what we
ought to do.
You have shown yourself to be a forgiving God, therefore we honor
your name. Yes, O God, we will come with excitement, trembling with
anticipation, to your holy mountain!
We come to receive instruction in holiness, righteousness,
compassion, and peace. We need to regain sight to see the least
among you, to receive your wisdom and strength.
Open our eyes and our ears and our hearts to receive your Word.
Anoint us as your holy people to serve those who live on the margins –
the outcasts, the lonely, the ignored.
The Lord is the Sovereign and Holy One. The Lord says, “Do not
be afraid.” Come! Let us worship God!
Prayer for Transfiguration
Holy God, upon the mountain you revealed our Messiah, who by his
death and resurrection would fulfill both the law and the prophets. By
his transfiguration enlighten our path that we may dare to suffer with
him in the service of humanity and so share in the everlasting glory of
him who lives and reigns with your and the Holy Spirit, One God, for
ever. Amen.
NOTES:
NOTES:
HOW would a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus change your life for the better?
Here is how you can receive Christ:
HOW would a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus change your life for the better?
Here is how you can receive Christ:
*Admit you need him because you are a sinner (confess sins).
*Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
*Trust that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from
the grave as your personal Savior.
*Through PRAYER, invite Jesus Christ to be in control of your
life through the Holy Spirit.
*Receive him as Lord and Savior.
*Obey the guidance given through the Holy Spirit.
*Admit you need him because you are a sinner (confess sins).
*Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
*Trust that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from
the grave as your personal Savior.
*Through PRAYER, invite Jesus Christ to be in control of your
life through the Holy Spirit.
*Receive him as Lord and Savior.
*Obey the guidance given through the Holy Spirit.
GRETNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is a community of
Christian faith where God’s family grows together through:
*genuine CONNECTION
*inspiring WORSHIP
*meaningful SERVICE
GRETNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is a community of
Christian faith where God’s family grows together through:
*genuine CONNECTION
*inspiring WORSHIP
*meaningful SERVICE
HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU THIS WEEK?
Joys and Concerns
Ministers:
The Congregation
Pastor:
Rev. Dr. Janice Japp
REACH Coordinator:
Mary Lou Kane
Director of Christian Education: Anna Kippley
Accompanist:
Paul Parker
Faces you see volunteering today:
Ushers:
Nancy & Devin Brewer
Greeters:
Sheri Farrar & Norma Drake, and Andrew Wheeler
Acolytes:
Elizabeth & Katherine Vandenberg
Sound Tech:
Randy Jackson
Computer Tech:
Bob Miles
Fellowship Set Up:
Team 4:12 Breakfast
Guest Follow-up:
Fellowship Hosts:
Last Names Beginning with
I, J, K, L and Senior High Youth
HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU THIS WEEK?
Joys and Concerns
Ministers:
The Congregation
Pastor:
Rev. Dr. Janice Japp
REACH Coordinator:
Mary Lou Kane
Director of Christian Education: Anna Kippley
Accompanist:
Paul Parker
Faces you see volunteering today:
Ushers:
Nancy & Devin Brewer
Greeters:
Sheri Farrar & Norma Drake, and Andrew Wheeler
Acolytes:
Elizabeth & Katherine Vandenberg
Sound Tech:
Randy Jackson
Computer Tech:
Bob Miles
Fellowship Set Up:
Team 4:12 Breakfast
Guest Follow-up:
Fellowship Hosts:
Last Names Beginning with
I, J, K, L and Senior High Youth