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 (pam@oakhillumc.org) 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 rfontenot1994@gmail.com 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 maddygin@austin.rr.com. CHILD CARE If your church event needs child care, please contact our Nursery Coordinator, Jennifer Barkis, at Jennifer@barkisbrothers.com 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 office@oakhillumc.org. 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 ecrebuck@gmail.com 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 pam@oakhillumc.org 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 (jim@oakhillumc.org) Senior Associate Pastor (pam@oakhillumc.org) Associate Pastor (katy@oakhillumc.org) Pathways Worship Leader (worshipleader@oakhillumc.org) Director of Music Ministries (drpence2009@gmail.com) Assistant Director of Music (dmb543@gmail.com) Director of Handbells (cdingersoll@austin.rr.com) Organist Director of Youth Ministries (youth@oakhillumc.org) Director of Children’s Ministries (suzanne@oakhillumc.org) Director of Preschool (preschool@oakhillumc.org) Nursery Coordinator (jennifer@barkisbrothers.com) Financial Administrator (angie@oakhillumc.org) Office Manager (office@oakhillumc.org) Director of Communications (cornerstone@oakhillumc.org) Coordinator of Deaf Ministry (deafministry@oakhillumc.org) Facilities Administrator (facilities@oakhillumc.org) Custodian (facilities@oakhillumc.org) 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