11:00 am - First United Methodist Church, Charlottesville

11:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Blended Worship
Traditional Worship
Gathering & Centering for Worship
Gathering & Centering for Worship
(In Sanctuary)
(In Chapel)
The Rebel Jesus
Welcome & Announcements
Centering Music
Bringing in the Light of Christ
* Call to Worship (cover)
* Songs of Praise**
Lord, For Your Glory
Song of Love
Opening Voluntary Concerto No. 2: Adagio
(projected)
Proclamation and Response
Anthem
As We Break the Bread
Jay Althouse
Children’s Message
Offering of Tithes & Gifts
Offertory Hymn No. 402 (vs. 1,2,4) Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
* Response No. 95
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
* Affirmation of Faith No. 881
Apostles’ Creed
Scripture
Matthew 5:38-48 (NT, p.5)
Sermon
Real Love Requires a Rebel
Rev. Al Horton
Holy Communion
Invitation, Confession, & Pardon (p. 7)
The Great Thanksgiving (p. 9)
The Lord’s Prayer (No. 895)
Sharing of the Bread and Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving (p. 11)
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome & Announcements
Introit
Kyrie eleison
Shelden
Bringing in the Light of Christ
* Call to Worship (cover)
* Opening Hymn No. 269 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
Proclamation and Response
Psalm 22:25-31
(projected)
Children’s Message
Offering of Tithes & Gifts
Offertory
Follow Me
Wilson
* Response No. 682 (vs 5) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
* Affirmation of Faith (No. 881)
Apostles’ Creed
* Gloria Patri (No. 71)
Scripture
Matthew 5:38-48 (NT, p.5)
Hymn No. 415
Take Up Thy Cross
Sermon
Real Love Requires a Rebel
Rev. Al Horton
Holy Communion
Invitation, Confession, & Pardon
(Hymnal, p. 7)
The Great Thanksgiving
(Musical Setting E, Hymnal, p. 24)
The Lord’s Prayer (No. 895)
Sharing of the Bread and Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving
(Hymnal, p. 11)
Sending Forth to Serve
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Hymn No. 395
Take Time to Be Holy
Benediction
Response (TFWS 2241)
May You Run and Not be Weary
Taking the Light of Christ into the World
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JS Bach
(BWV 549)
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*All who are able, please stand.
** Song Sheets available on the back table
TFWS = “The Faith We Sing” Hymnal Supplement
Sending Forth to Serve
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Hymn No. 267
Benediction & Response
Amen
Taking the Light of Christ into the World
Closing Voluntary
Sortie
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O Love, How Deep
Shelden
Leon Boëllmann
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*All who are able, please stand.
9:45 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
(In Fellowship Hall)
Gathering for Worship
Gathering of the People
Welcome & Opening Prayer
Opening Song
Led by the Band
Children’s Message
Holy Communion
Invitation, Confession, & Pardon
The Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Praise and Proclamation
Announcements
Discovering the
Renegade
Jesus
A
Lenten
Journey
toward
the
Cross
Offering of Tithes & Gifts
Praise Song
Led by the Band
Scripture
Matthew 5:38-48
Band Special
Message
Real Love Requires a Rebel
Rev. Al Horton
Responding to God’s Grace
Prayers of the People
Sending Forth with God’s Blessing
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Led by the Band
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Words are projected for most songs, so let’s make a joyful noise!
Next Sunday: March 8, 2015 (8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 a.m.)
Worship Series:
Discovering the Renegade Jesus: A Lenten Journey toward the Cross
Worship Theme: Revolutionary Lifestyle
Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 61:1-4
Sermon Title: God’s People Are Sent into the World
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
101 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 296-6193; Web: www.cvillefirstunitedmethodist.org
Email: [email protected]
Alvin J. Horton, Pastor
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
First United Methodist Church
Leader: In a world torn by competing loyalties between nations,
religions, and cultural differences, Jesus spoke of
forgiveness and love for enemies. He was a rebel.
People: In our world, torn by the same forces that divide us, we
look for a Savior who alone can save us from ourselves.
Leader: Jesus told those who would listen, “If anyone strikes you on
the right cheek, turn the other also...if you love those who
love you, what reward do you have? (Matthew 5:39,46)
Jesus was a rebel.
All:
Lord, in this time of worship, teach us your lessons of
love and forgiveness. Help us to rediscover the rebel in
the Jesus we love. Amen.
Mark Your
Calendars…
Each Sunday
8:30 am
9:45 am
9:45 am
11:00 am
Blended Worship in the Chapel
Sunday School for all ages
Contemporary Worship in Fellowship Hall
Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
Today’s Activities
Pick up your Brunswick Stew Orders today after each service.
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:15 am
9:45 am
10:20 am
11:00 am
11:10 am
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
Blended Worship Service (Chapel)
First Kids (308)
Contemporary Band Warm-up
Virginia Blood Drive (parking lot)
Children’s Choir
Contemporary Worship Service (FH)
Sunday School Classes; Youth & Adults:
2 yr olds (111), Pre K (109), K/1st (303/305),
2nd/3rd (310), 4th/5th (312)
Youth (302/303), Focused Forum (308)
Adult Fellowship (208), Adult Study (315), Adult Bible
Discussion (T-210), Tower Class (314)
Renegade Gospel Study led by Harry Kennon (Chapel)
Chancel Choir Warm-up (Music Suite)
Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)
First Kids (Preschool 111)
Adult/Faith Explorers Sunday School (314)
Sunday Evening Dinner with Youth Group (FH)
Movie Night for Kids Under Construction and Tweens
“A Dolphin’s Tale” (208)
Film Adaptation of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter
From Birmingham City Jail” (Chapel)
Next Step Opportunities
Mon., Mar 2
Wed., Mar 4
Thurs., Mar 5
Fri., Mar 6
Sun., Mar 8
9:15 am Preschool Chapel Services (Chapel)
12:00 pm Bread & Blessings (FH)
5:00 pm Stephen Ministry Meeting (208)
6:30 pm Renegade Gospel Study (Meghan Eddy’s)
7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 36 (FH)
5:30 pm Worship w/Holy Communion (Chapel)
6:00 pm Fellowship Dinner (FH)
6:45 pm Church Council Meeting (Chapel)
9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (208)
10:00 am MOM’s Ministry (Art Adventure/Carver Rec)
11:00 am Women’s Prayer Group (208)
6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Music Suite)
Snow Camp Retreat for 8th-12th Graders Mar 6-8
9:30 am MOM’s Ministry Bible Study (208)
12:00 pm Reception for Jeanne Payne (Gathering Space)
NEWS from Your Church Family
A Weekly Publication of First United Methodist Church
Charlottesville, VA
March 1, 2015
Volume 59, Number 9
Our Mission:
Changing Lives Through Jesus Christ
BLOOD DRIVE
TODAY FROM 9am1:00pm in the parking
lot on the Virginia
Blood Services bus.
David Gilbertson said,
“There is no more
profound yet effortless way for Christians to
love their neighbors than to donate blood.”
Walk-ins are always welcome!
MOVIE NIGHT FOR KIDS UNDER
CONSTRUCTION AND TWEENS is
tonight at 5:30 after the 5pm evening dinner.
Join us for “A Dolphin’s Tale” and a great
evening of fellowship and fun!
A RECEPTION HONORING JEANNE
PAYNE will be held next Sunday, March 8,
in the Gathering Space immediately after the
11am service. Please join us as we celebrate
Jeanne’s many years of service as the Chair of
the First UMC Nurture Committee.
WOMEN’S POTLUCK Please join us on
Thurs., Mar 12 at 6:30pm at Julie
Marazita’s home, 107 Kelsey Ct., C’ville
22903. Ph: 977-5552. Women’s potlucks are
held the second Thursday of each month and
each woman brings a dish to share. Please
join us for great food and fellowship!
If you are interested in hosting a potluck
dinner, please contact Julie.
BRUNSWICK STEW IS READY TO
PICK UP TODAY after each of the
services. Thank you so much for your order
and support of our ASP field trip
INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR LADINE
HOUSHOLDER will be here for a
discussion of her book, The Well Women.
Verlon Stone, Ph.D., Indiana University
Liberian Collections, called The Well
Women “an inspiring novel of triumph by
and for strong and loving Christian women.”
Join us Mar 19 at 11am in the Chapel for
this discussion. For more information,
contact Kelli Henning at 296-6193 or at
[email protected].
STOP HUNGER NOW! First UMC will
host the annual food packaging for Stop
Hunger Now on Easter Sat., April 4, from
9am-noon in the Fellowship Hall. All are
invited to participate in this great fellowship;
young children to mature adults. This year,
SHN requires all volunteers to register online
at http://events.stophungernow.org/first2015.
Click on “Register for Event.” If you have
any questions, please contact Andy Guertler
at [email protected].
DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR
NAME TAGS located on the left hand side
of the Welcome Center. Each person is
responsible for his/her own name tag. You
can take them home or leave them outside of
the area of the service you attend.
VBS SET FOR JULY Save the dates of
July 13-17 for this year’s Vacation Bible
School. This year, VBS will be presented
during the morning and hosted by First UMC.
Stay tuned for more details. If you want to
help, contact Anika Winterhoff at 296-6193
or email, [email protected].
More information is available at the CONNECTION KIOSKs outside the Fellowship Hall,
near the 2nd floor Gathering Space, & in the Welcome Center at the parking lot entrance.
CHILD CARE DURING ALL SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Two years and under in nursery on 2nd floor.
Assisting in Worship
Ushers
8:30 Loman Cunningham, E.N. Garnett,
Jerry Pusey, Bill Dorsey, Julie Coiner
11:00 George Hale, Harlan Phelps, Jim Grigg,
Dick Marsden, Walter Carpenter
11:00 Sean & Frances Manly
Acolytes
11:00 James Spano
Greeters
8:30 E.N. Garnett, Loman Cunningham
11:00 Hugh & Ruth Martin, Barbara Turner
Lay Readers
8:30 John Morris
9:45 Mary Bentley
11:00 Nancy-Lee Kozub
Communion Assistants 8:30 E.N. Garnett, Loman Cunningham
9:45 Kay Canter
11:00 Sean & Frances Manly
Pianist
8:30 Kathy Berlin
Organist
11:00 Andy Shelden
Musical Groups
8:30 Celebration Singers: Carolyn Polson McGee
9:45 Contemporary Band: Phil Woodson
11:00 Chancel Choir: Andy Shelden
Financial Stewards
Kathlene Harding, Evelyn Kessler
Congratulations!
To Zella and Keith Page on the birth of their son,
Owen David Page on February 22.
Proud Grandparents are
Jim and Tamara Bowden. Proud Great Grandparents
are David and Mary Alice Lewis
Welcome! If you are visiting with us, please complete the card provided by the ushers
and place it in the offering plate. A “Get Connected” booklet that summarizes the
ministries of our church can be found on our Connection Kiosks located outside our
Fellowship Hall, in our Welcome Center, and in the Gathering Space between the
Sanctuary and Chapel. After the service, please join us for a time of refreshments and
conversation in our Gathering Space. If you would like information about how to
become a member, please contact Pastor Al.
Our sanctuary is equipped with a hearing loop assistive listening system for
those with telecoil equipped hearing aids. For those with hearing loss and
without telecoil equipped hearing aids, or no hearing aids, portable loop
headsets are available in the narthex. Please see usher for assistance.
Children’s bulletins are available at entrances to all services.
Please see an usher for assistance.
First UMC Finance Report
Operating Budget as of: 1/31/15
Operating Income YTD:
$46,141
Operating Expenses YTD:
$53,432
Net Income for the Year:
-$7,291
Capital Campaign Update as of: 2/19/15
Number of Commitments:
124
Total Amount of Commitments:
$514,928
Amount of Commitments paid to date: $216,232
Balance of Sanctuary Renovation Loan: $11,000
TIME TO ORDER YOUR EASTER FLOWERS
This Easter, help beautify our altars with lilies and tulips
in honor of or in memory of friends and loved ones.
Order forms are in the kiosks, or you can call Kathy in
the church office, 296-6193. Please order by March 20.
PACEM Shelter Ministry Set for March 14-28
Each year, congregations around Charlottesville host the
homeless men and women of our community, providing dry,
warm and safe places during the winter months. Through PACEM
(People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry), we provide a warm meal each
night. This year, First UMC will host our homeless guests Mar 14-28. For more
details about how you can help, please contact Tommy or Virginia Gibson by email
at [email protected], or sign up at http://tinyurl.com/firstumcpacem.
VOLUNTEER TODAY! PACEM NEEDS YOU!
First UMC’s Justice Ministry Team
presents the film adaptation of
Martin Luther King Jr.’s
‘Letter from Birmingham City Jail’
TODAY, March 1, 5:30pm in the Chapel
Come see why Dr. King’s letter is considered
“the most important written document of the modern civil rights movement.”
PRAYER REQUESTS: If you need prayer, please visit our website
(www.cvillefirstunitedmethodist.org), click on "Prayer Requests" to register your
prayer needs, or call the church office at (434) 296-6193. If you would like to join
others in praying for people and their requests, please contact Dot Clark at
[email protected] so you can be added to the prayer ministry email list.