Sedona United Methodist Church 110 Indian Cliffs Road Sedona, AZ 86336 Phone: 928-282-1780 Fax: 928-282-6377 Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com Website: www.sedonaumc.org Office Hours: Tues.– Thurs. 9:00 to 4:00; In Loving Memory Founding Pastor Rev. Dr. David Ellsworth Retired Missionary Drewer Johns Worship: Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Hospitality Time: 10:30 a.m. March1: 115 General Offering: $7,236.00 March 8, 2015 Presiding Bishop Bishop Robert Hoshibata District Superintendent Rev. Gary Kennedy Ministers All Members of the Congregation Pastor Rev. Dr. Jimelvia P. Martin Retired Pastors Rev. Arland Averill Rev. Phyllis Averill Rev. Tom Bush Retired Missionary Maude Johns Custodian Richard Batka Administrative Assistant Vicki Loeding Bookkeeper Gayle Macklin Caring Lay Ministry Ellen Brooks Nursery Attendant Carol Taylor Music Director Rev. Dr. Lily Chou Organist Mary Luttrell Liturgist Kenn Trout Mission Statement Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by Welcoming all people, Worshiping God joyfully, Caring for each person, Discovering Christ’s transforming love, and Serving God’s world. Vision Statement To share the happiness that is Christianity for all people. Third Sunday in Lent Hearing Assistance Units are available from the ushers for your convenience. Welcoming & Worshipping Together Prelude Gathering *Introit “Come, Holy Spirit, Come” Chancel Choir Announcements, Recognition of Visitors & Passing of the Peace Invitation to Celebration Sunday Those who celebrated birthdays and anniversaries during January are invited to stand while the congregation sings.. “God is blessing you now, God is blessing you now, God is blessing you now, God is blessing you now. (Tune of Happy Birthday) Children who would like to attend Sunday school are invited to meet their teacher at the back of the Sanctuary at this time. Children activity bags available in the Narthex. *Call to Worship The heavens shout out the glories of the Lord. God’s handiwork is written across the skies. The music of creation sings throughout the earth. Day by day, night by night, in word and in song, declare the glories of the Lord! Liturgist Opening Prayer Let us pray together in unison Liturgist Lord, as we gather together in your house, we leave the ways of the world and all of its distractions behind. We seek only to worship you in spirit and in truth, letting nothing come between us. We want only to be enriched by your wisdom, your strength, your ways, and your love. Bless all who have come to seek you, on this, your holy day. Amen *Opening Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” #577 Caring for All People Invitation to Kingdom Investment Liturgist *Offertory Prayer Liturgist Offertory Doxology Mary Luttrell “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95 Discovering Christ *Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Introduction to the Word #298 Liturgist *Please rise in body or in spirit Scripture Gospel Lesson John 2:18-22 Liturgist For the Word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us, For the word of God within us, thanks be to God! Anthem “Lord I Believe in You” Sermon Scripture 1Corinthians 1:18-25 Hymn of Preparation Message Chancel Choir “The Old Rugged Cross” “The Message of the Cross” #504 Pastor Jimelvia Martin Serving God’s World Moment of Decision/Pastoral Prayer *Closing Hymn “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” *Departure #295 Chancel Choir Postlude Dismissal *Please rise in body or in spirit Please keep in prayer: Phyllis and Arland Averill, Brenda Strom, Joan Jensen, Doris Phillips, Sepp Anetzberger, and Bill Bladt’s daughter, Amanda Bladt . Names will be held up in prayer in the bulletin for 3 weeks. Please notify church office to update. Day Sun Date 3/8 Mon 3/9 Tues 3/10 Wed 3/11 Thu 3/12 Fri Sat Sun 3/13 3/14 3/15 Mon 3/16 Tues 3/17 Wed Thu 3/18 3/19 Two-Week Calendar Time 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Fri 3/20 Sat 3/21 9:00 a.m. Sun 3/22 Event Worship Celebration Sunday Sunday School Fellowship Time Kachina Point Worship Hanna’s Prayer Circle SPRC Bible Discussion Group Finance Team Meeting Spanish ESOL ESOL Holy Boldness Men’s Group Library Committee Meeting Anna’s Bible Study Choir Practice CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Men’s Breakfast Worship Sunday School Fellowship Time Blood Pressure Screening Where Sanctuary Living Water Room Fellowship Hall Hanna’s Prayer Circle Bible Discussion Group Spanish ESOL ESOL NAWS WORSHOP 3/17-3/20 Holy Boldness Men’s Group UMW Board Meeting Anna’s Bible Study Missions Meeting Choir Practice CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Private Residence Music Room Conference Room Various Classrooms Fellowship Hall Conference Room Conference Room Fellowship Hall Conference Room Music Room Private Residence Music Room Music Room Conference Room Conference Room Fellowship Hall Conference Room Library Fellowship Hall Music Room Golden Goose Cafe Sanctuary Living Water Room Fellowship Hall FH Classroom 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. CHURCH WORK DAY Worship — Palm Sunday Sunday School Sanctuary Living Water Room 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Fellowship Hall Men’s Breakfast Saturday, March 14 at 8:30 a.m. Golden Goose Café www.goldengoosecafe.com Please bring a can of food for the Food Bank. Health and Caring Ministries One of our 2015 goals is to provide transportation to worship services for those members who are in need of a ride. Please call 24 hours in advance: West Sedona Pat Dimillo 909-557-7512 Cornville Alice Stephenson 928-634-1959 Sedona Dr. Rick Brothers 928-554-4501 Rimrock/Camp Verde Pam Wrigley 928-567-8578 VOC Denise Jurgensen 928-284-6898 Church Workday— March 21 On Saturday March 21, the church will be having a church workday commencing at 9 a.m. We will be doing a variety of projects both inside and outside. For the heavier duty projects we need men to lay some ground cover cloth, work around the Columbarium and other outside projects. We need women to assist with inside work such as a deep cleaning of the kitchen. We need everyone’s help in maintaining a clean and inviting facility. Walk St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Cancelled Sign Up Today to walk in St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade starts at 10:30 and route only 3/4 mile long.