Christ Church United Methodist
May 19, 2019
CALL TO PRAYER
9:00 and 11:15 am
PASTORAL PRAYER
Fifth Sunday of Easter
*HYMN OF PRAISE
arr. Michael Helman
God of Grace and God of Glory
Hymn 577
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 9:00 Will Becker I believe in God the Father Almighty, 11:15 Davis McWaters maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Sarah Beth Burns Charlotte James Hardesty (10/24/2018) daughter of Christina and Dan Hardesty Members of the household of faith, I commend to your love and care (9:00) Sarah Beth (11:15) Charlotte, whom we this day recognize as a member of the family of God. Will you endeavor so to live that she may grow in the knowledge and love of God, through our Savior Jesus Christ?
People: With God’s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that (9:00) Sarah Beth (11:15) Charlotte, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. You have put on Christ, in Christ you have been baptized. Alleluia! Alleluia!
J. Aaron McDermid
How Can I Keep from Singing? Bradley Ellingboe Chancel Choir Sopranos and Altos Ben Williams, oboe Deanna Catlett, piano
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
SCRIPTURE
Gloria Patri Hymn 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
BAPTISMAL RESPONSE
11:15
I Thank My God One Voice Kathy Kicklighter, piano
Hymn 609
SERMON
Here I Am, Lord
Hymn 593
*SENDING FORTH
Isaiah 6:1-8
Page 597 (OT) in the pew Bible 9:00 Ron Aten 11:15 Kristie Goodwin
When God Calls Your Name
Dr. George Strunk
CONFIRMATION
Parents, family members, Confirmation leaders and friends of each confirmand are invited to stand when their student kneels for prayer. Following each confirmation prayer, the congregation is invited to respond by saying “AMEN!” One of our lay leaders, Ron Aten or Kristie Goodwin will join in the laying on of hands for each Confirmand on behalf of the congregation.
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Improvisation on CWM RHONDDA Daniel Light Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving Thee whom we adore!
*indicates standing as you are able.
Large-print hymnals, bulletins, hearing devices and loops are available. Please ask an usher if you need assistance. Announcements Retirement Lunch for George Strunk After 18 years in ministry at Christ Church, Dr. Strunk is retiring. Next Sunday, May 26, we will celebrate his years of ministry with a potluck lunch in Fellowship Hall after the 11:15 am service. The church will provide the fried chicken. We ask you to bring: A-J sides (i.e. vegetables, potatoes, macaroni and cheese) K-P salads Q-Z desserts Food may be dropped off in Fellowship Hall beginning at 8:30 am. We will not be able to refrigerate or heat side dishes. Please bring food in a disposable container. We look forward to seeing you there!
This Morning
Children Kindergarten through Second Grade may follow the banner out the side door of the Sanctuary for Children’s Chapel in Room 132.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
9:00 11:15 Pastor:
OFFERING (Please sign the attendance pad as it is passed down the pew.) 9:00
*CLOSING HYMN
*POSTLUDE
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Please silence your cell phone and other electronic devices.
From A Distant Home High School Handbells
Andrea Levreault
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Order of Worship PRELUDE
Thy Word Amy Grant/Michael W. Smith Daniel Blosser and Susan Blosser, soloists
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
The Confirmation class would like to thank Debbie Yackey for making their beautiful Confirmation banner. The flowers in the chancel area are given in loving memory of my precious daughter Shayne Lynn Zanetis and infant son Blair Matthew Thompson by their mother Linda George and Shayne’s husband Charles Zantis. The rose banner this morning honors the birth of James Harrison Watt, son of Jack and Emily Watt, who was born April 24.
Our Church Family (as of Wednesday, May 15) Hospital or Rehab: Pat Mack [Norton Women & Children’s] Christian sympathy is extended to David and Susan Holmes on the death of Susan’s mother, Sarah Watts, who died May 13.
Presence and Gifts (as of Sunday, May 12)
Worship - 1394 Sunday Prepare Groups - 349 New Faith Communities - 161 March Participants in Small Groups, Short-Term Classes and Studies: 483 Contributions Received Week Ending May 12, 2019: $ 69,975 Budgeted Contributions through April 30, 2019: $1,074,503 Actual Contributions Received through April 30, 2019: $1,031,785
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Becoming living proof of God’s love, one person at a time.
Welcome Guests! We are honored to worship with you today. No matter where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome here. We are pursuing a mission of becoming living proof of God’s love, one person at a time. We walk together on this journey of discovering a different kind of life – the life we were created for – life in God’s love. All are invited to participate in Communion here. We welcome children of all ages into the service and to participate; later in the service children are dismissed for their own time of worship and community.* Connect With Us • Fill out the Connect Card and drop it in the offering plate during the service. • Take home the Guest Information Card in the pew. • Stop by the Guest Information Area in the Gathering Hall. *Children’s Activities are provided during all services 8 am to 12:15 pm in the Education Wing. See the Guest Services Desks for more information. 8:30 am Communion: Prayer Room Worship 9 am: Sanctuary 10:05 am: Chapel 11:15 am: Sanctuary College Senior Graduation Recognition Cards are located in the Gathering Hall this morning or let us know online at www.ccum.net/collegegrad by May 26. College Seniors will be recognized in the bulletin on Sunday, June 2. The church building will close at 2 pm on Saturday, May 25.
Prepare
C o n f i r m a t i o n C l a s s 2019 Confirmands
Grace Madelynn Ashkettle Allan Lloyd Bagley Wesley Swain Beard William Charles Becker Sarah Beth Burns William Blakely Crockett Elizabeth Cummins Liam Davis Lucy Elizabeth Frederick Alexander Bradley Holm Jameson Hudson William Landis Jay Robert Holden Jones Lauren Elizabeth Jones Levi Joseph Lucas Jeffre Andrew Mainka, Jr. Caroline Lee McKnight Davis Rex McWater Adelle Faith Minor Jane Pollitte Moore John Henry Moses Adam David Pearson Anna Scott Pehlke Aiden Hardwick Pfeiffer Mary Charles Robison Ellen Clay Stinnett Christopher ThomasTheilmann Jacobus Christopher Thompson
Parents
Grandparents*
Lynn and Ricki Ashkettle Scott and Cindy Bagley Swain and Ginger Beard Bill and Lisa Becker Charlie and Barbara Smoot Joe and Amy Burns Tom and Cindy Crockett Peter and Kim Cummins Jeff and Trisha Davis Rob and Amy Frederick Alice Wells Doug and Carolyn Holm Chris and Kristen Hudson Chris and Anne Jay Taylor and Lindsey Jones Steve and Rebecca Jones Brandon and Valerie Lucas Jeff Mainka and Dana Robinson Jay and Stacy McKnight Brian and Amy McWaters Durand and Kim Minor Robert and Leigh Moore Carol Kemp John and Carol Moses Randal and Lynn Pearson Troy and Katie Pehlke Brett and Vanessa Pfeiffer Brad and Ellen Robison Mary Powers Clay and Loren Stinnett Bill and Myra Stinnett Jim and Laura Theilmann Chris and Allison Thompson
*Indicates grandparents who are members of Christ Church
Men's Meet & Meat with John Boel - a gathering of all men who make time for everything else except yourself! Register online for the lunch on June 2, 12:15-2pm. Cost $12. More information at ccum.net/events. Walk-in's are welcome. Registrations for Slightly Bad Girls Summer Study are still be taken. The study will kick off on June 5th and end on July 31st (skipping July 3rd). Cost for the study is $12.00 and includes the book “Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs, don’t miss this amazing study! Go to ccum.net/events. to register. Walk-in’s are always welcome through the summer also. June 1st is the last day to register for Shepherd’s Camp! ccum.net/events
Serve Toothbrush Collection At Annual Conference this year, the Kentucky Conference is teaming to put together Health Kits for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). The various Districts in the conference are providing different parts of the kit; the Heartland District (including Christ Church) is asked to provide toothbrushes (adult size, in individual packaging). We Need Greeters!! Would you be willing to help out our Greeter ministry by being a smiling, friendly face at the door as people show up for worship? This is a GREAT opportunity for families to serve together! Greeters typically work one Sunday a month for a 30 minute shift before our three morning worship services. If you are interested in learning more about this important ministry, contact Mark Coile at
[email protected].
Christ Church’s 2019 Congregational Daily Prayer God of all, you have joined us to be one body at Christ Church and have given us a mission to fulfill. Bring us together in community around your mission, to partner with your Holy Spirit, and to share your love, one person at a time. Keep us working toward your vision for this community. Help us to heal divides as your Spirit focuses our minds on what binds us. Through our gifts, make each of us to be a blessing in your church, community and world. In the grace and mercy of our Lord we pray. Amen.
