Bulletin - Oak Hill United Methodist Church

ORDER OF SERVICE
PRELUDE
Prelude in D Major
CHILDREN’S TIME
J. E. West
“Give Me Jesus”
MESSAGE
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
Pam, Luke and Roger Durden
UMH 158
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: Lazarus, though dead, was called to life by Jesus.
People: May we be called to the light of righteousness.
Pastor: As others witnessed this resurrection, they believed in Jesus.
People: May we, who have heard, believe in the power of Jesus to
conquer our fears and doubts.
Pastor: Praise be to God who has given us Jesus.
People: Praise be to Jesus who has given us life. AMEN
“Dry Bones”
Rev. Jim Roberts
CENTERING HYMN
“Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
UMH 881
*GLORIA PATRI
*CHORAL CALL TO THE WORD
Dry Bones
*DOXOLOGY
Hustad
Diana Hopkins, Soprano with Sonja Vandivier, piano
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God, we confess that we are frightened by death. We have
experienced the loss of loved ones and have heard, all too often, of
the horrible losses sustained by the young people who live in lands
of warfare and strife. In this scripture today we encounter Lazarus
and his family. They, too, long for Lazarus to be alive again. Jesus’
power to resurrect Lazarus confuses us. We long for that type of
healing for our loved ones. And so, when their bodies cannot be
healed and they die, we slip away from our faith, proclaiming that
it is a nice story. Give us courage to face our fear. Give us
awareness that you have offered to all those who have gone before
us, a place in your kingdom. Help us move away from the prison of
death to the light of eternal life and hope. In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
AMEN.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Though darkness and death appear all around, there is the comforting
healing light of God’s love shining on you and in you. Feel the warmth
of the presence of God and let go of your fear, for God is with you.
AMEN.
The family of Charlie Brown
Pat Buerger
Jimmy Dunks
Corby Barho
Lilah Matthews and family
Lucy Cornell
Rita Alston
Gwyndolyn Jones
Margaret Covell
Elsie Buxton and family
Libby Gibbs and family
Those homebound, those homeless, those ill and their caretakers, the unemployed, service
men and women, our church
family, and all of creation.
FWS 2112
PRAYERS OF CONCERN AND CELEBRATION
OFFERING and OFFERTORY
“Spirit of God”
Ezekiel 37:1-10
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR:
vs. 1 and 2
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
*SCRIPTURE READING
Fleming
Chancel Choir
OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN
THE LENTEN CROSS
ANTHEM
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rev. Suzanne Steves
UMH 95
*INVITATION
*HYMN
“Are Ye Able”
UMH 530
vs. 1, 2, and 4
*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“O How He Loves you and Me”
FWS 2108
vs. 1
POSTLUDE
Adagio from Symphony No. 5
C.M. Widor
(* Please stand as you are able.)
STEPHEN MINISTERS
A Stephen Minister will be available at the front pew immediately
following each Sunday service for anyone in need of prayer or
Christian care.
PASTORAL CARE
If you or a family member are facing any kind of crisis, your pastors
want to minister to you. Please use the contact cards in the pews or
contact Pastor Pam via email ([email protected]) or phone (512)
627-4825. The pastors would like to pray with you before surgery
and visit during your hospital stay. You can also be on the churchwide prayer chain by requesting this on a pew card or contacting
Rebecca Fontenot at [email protected] with your need.
RE-CHARGE THIS WEDNESDAY
Our Re-Charge Worship service will be youth led this Wednesday at
6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary, with Claire Morrison speaking. Join us for
dinner first in Fellowship Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. Tacos are on this
week’s menu.
CALLING ALL GREETERS
OHUMC is always looking for friendly faces to help us welcome
people to church. To help either greeting people or working the Info
Desk on Sundays, contact Susan McBride at (512) 301-3385 or
[email protected].
CHILD CARE
If your church event needs child care, please contact our Nursery
Coordinator, Jennifer Barkis, at [email protected] or
(512) 801-0269 at least 48 hours prior to the event.
CHURCH ROOM RESERVATIONS
To reserve a room on our church campus, please contact Kathy
Williamson at [email protected].
Please silence or turn off your cell phone during worship.
If your child becomes restless during worship, there are rocking chairs
in the foyer where you will continue to hear the service.
NAMETAGS
We want everyone to feel a part of our Oak Hill UMC family. If you
need a nametag and/or a hanging folder in the foyer, please write a
note requesting one on your attendance card. Please include a phone
number or email address in case we have any questions.
EASTER MISSION
For the season of Lent, Oak Hill UMC has challenged each of us to participate in a beans and rice fast, replacing one meal a day with beans and
rice. With a goal of simplicity and reflection over the course of the fast,
it is our prayer that you will consider making a special Easter mission
donation for the amount you saved on food by eating simply
over the past 40 days. On Easter Sunday, just mark your check or
envelope with “Mission offering” and drop it in the offering plate.
LAST CHANCE FOR LILIES
Today is the last day to order your Easter Lilies in honor or in memory
of someone special to you! See the insert for ordering information.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Our annual Easter Egg hunt still needs your candy donations! We are in
need of small toys, stickers, candy, etc. for our Easter eggs! Donation
bins located in the Narthex, Fellowship Hall or the Children’s building.
SEDER MEAL ON MAUNDY THURSDAY
Tickets are on sale in the narthex for a Seder Meal to be held on Thursday, April 2. There will be a full program explaining what each component of the meal represents. Tickets are $10 each. Individuals and families are welcome. However, child care can be arranged if desired.
UMW BOOK CLUB
March’s selection, “Sum It Up: 1098 Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant
Losses and a Life in Perspective,” by Pat Summit, will be discussed this
Thursday morning at 10:00 at Panera Bread on William Cannon.
NEW YOGA CLASS
Chair yoga is coming to Oak Hill UMC. The first class will be this
Thursday in room A205, 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is no fee, no
donation class is for persons of all ages with little or no yoga experience.
Contact Ernest Rebuck at [email protected] or (410) 570-6097.
BUCK A BOOK SALE
The UMW is collecting books for the annual sale on May 2. Bring new
or gently used books donations to the old nursery (next to Fellowship
Hall) in the main building. Thank you for supporting the UMW missions.
ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
WORLD RELIGIONS SYNAGOGUE TRIP
Our trip to Congregation Beth Israel is this Friday night. We will meet
there at 6:45 and sit together at the 7:00 service. Contact Pastor Pam at
[email protected] if you have any questions.
NEW CLASS STARTS TODAY @ 11:15
Do you live with a teenager? If so, join others in the same situation, for
a lively discussion using a video series, “Have a New Kid by Friday.”
We’ll meet today at 11:15 in room A202. Ask your teen to check out the
new RE:FORM group going on in the Youth area at the same time!
YOUTH NEWS (Grades 6 - 12)
RE:FORM A new class starts TODAY at 11:15 in the Youth Lounge.
We’ll look at questions so many people have about their faith, the Bible,
and what it really means to be a Christian. You should come check it out!
And hey, send your parents or guardians to the new “Parents or Guardians of Teenagers” class starting the same time in A202… They could use
it!
TONIGHT
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Youth Band Practice (Choir Room)
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Youth Food Prep (Kitchen)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Youth Fellowship (UMYF) in the Youth area
WEDNESDAY
6:00 - 8:00 - Confirmation in C201/202
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study in the Youth Lounge
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Fellowship Time in the Youth area
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
KNOW CHOCOLATE FOR LENT Our Lenten study teaches us about
the process of making chocolate and how that relates to our faith journey.
All ages welcome to join on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for age specific
groups or at 11:15 for a combined class.
LENTEN LOCK-IN This Friday night, beginning at 8:00 p.m. An overnight at the church with music, crafts, fellowship and worship. The cost
is $25 and open to anyone in 1st - 5th grade. Signups are available in the
Narthex, the Children’s building or in the main office.
SUMMER CAMPS It’s that time already - sign up for the summer camps
at Oak Hill: VBS, MAD Camp, and Cub Camp. Space is limited.
Information and signups are available in the Narthex, Children’s building, and main office.
CHOIRS Join us every Wednesday for:
 Kingdom Kids’ rehearsals in the Adult Ed. Bldg., Rm A206.
2nd and 3rd graders 6-6:45 p.m.
4th and 5th graders 6:45-7:30 p.m.
 Kingdom Cubs rehearsals in the Children’s Bldg., Rm C107.
Age 4-1st graders 6:15-7 p.m.
OUR CHURCH STAFF
Senior Pastor ([email protected])
Senior Associate Pastor ([email protected])
Associate Pastor ([email protected])
Pathways Worship Leader ([email protected])
Director of Music Ministries ([email protected])
Assistant Director of Music ([email protected])
Director of Handbells ([email protected])
Organist
Director of Youth Ministries ([email protected])
Director of Children’s Ministries ([email protected])
Director of Preschool ([email protected])
Nursery Coordinator ([email protected])
Financial Administrator ([email protected])
Office Manager ([email protected])
Director of Communications ([email protected])
Coordinator of Deaf Ministry ([email protected])
Facilities Administrator ([email protected])
Custodian ([email protected])
Jim Roberts
Pam Sheffield
Katy Fitzhugh
Greg Graham
Suzanne Pence
Diana Hopkins
Cathy Ingersoll
Hee-Jung Min
Katie Coleman
Suzanne Steves
Kristin Wright
Jennifer Barkis
Angie Bragg
Kathy Williamson
Page Gordon
Caroline Koo
Chuck Moore
Billie Moore
“Dry Bones”
11:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
March 22, 2015
7815 Highway 290 West, Austin, Texas 78736
(512) 288-2836 Fax (512) 301–1347