February 16, 2020 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary Truthfully, most of us aren’t cruel, at least not like a movie villain. However, we can offer a weak form of interaction with others, never engaging our heart and only trying to “check a box” to make sure we meet expectations. We can only truly be kind when we first see the worth of those around us. As Jesus describes it, we serve Christ by loving and serving others.
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PRELUDE | Jubilate Deo Alfred Silver, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist OPENING PRAYER | From Proverbs 16:7 We have come for a glimpse of your kingdom of kindness, a world where love rules over all, a world where enemies embrace, a world where the distinctions between friend and foe evaporate in the light of your love. We now silently pray for our friends... And we now silently pray for those with whom we are at odds... Knowing you have the power to transform us, we give our lives over to you, body, soul, mind, spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen. *OPENING HYMN | How Can We Name a Love 111 | Terra Beata | Verses 1-4 How can we name a Love that wakens heart and mind, indwelling all we know or think or do or seek or find? Within our daily world, in every human face, Love’s echoes sound and God is found, hid in the commonplace. If we awoke to life built on a rock of care that asked no great reward but firm, assured, was simply there, we can, with parents’ names, describe, and thus adore, Love unconfined, a father kind, a mother strong and sure. When people share a task, and strength and skills unite in projects old or new, to make or do with shared delight, our Friend and Partner’s will is better understood, that all should share, create, and care, and know that life is good. So in a hundred names, each day we all can meet a presence, sensed and shown at work, at home, or in the street. Yet every name we see, shines in a brighter sun: In Christ alone is Love full grown and life and hope begun. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, 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 *Please rise in body or spirit. 2
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. *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. CHILDREN’S MOMENT WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MIDDLE HYMN | Jesu, Jesu 432 | CHEREPONI | Verses 1-3 Refrain: Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love, show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. Kneels at the feet of his friends, silently washes their feet, Master who acts as a slave to them. (Refrain) Neighbors are rich and poor, neighbors are black and white, neighbors are near and far away. (Refrain) These are the ones we should serve, these are the ones we should love; all these are neighbors to us and you. (Refrain)
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CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER RESPONSE | Bell Blast
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OFFERTORY | Fairest Lord Jesus Derek Hakes, composer | Chancel Choir Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown. Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer who makes the woeful heart to sing. Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast. +In this instance, catholic means universal.
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Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine.
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Dr. Scott Engle and Rev. Arthur Jones INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
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*CLOSING HYMN | Blest Be the Tie That Binds 557 | Dennis | Verses 1-4 Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Before our Father’s throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. We share each other’s woes, our mutual burdens bear; and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again. *BENEDICTION I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside by thee. Exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, Let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. POSTLUDE | Sortie Christopher Tambling, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist New this last fall, Bell Blast is a mini-camp for 3rd through 5th graders. The idea behind the event is to give kids a project driven, bite size experience. In just 90 minutes, kids learn to ring bells, delve more deeply into music theory, care for the instruments, rely on each other in their music making, and, most importantly, contribute to worship. We are grateful to Lynn Hayes for bringing this vision to life! 4
PRAYER FOCUS Need Prayer? No need is too big or too small for God. If you need help in this area of your life, our pastors and Prayer Team are available to pray for you. Please send your Prayer Request as directed below.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Health and Healing Mike Stewart, Sammi Warren Sympathy Tom and Marianne Beal in the death of their daughter, Kim Cornell Tom, Nancy and Timothy Juhn, and Matthew Danielson and Jacqueline Juhn in the death of mother and grandmother, Misah Juhn (Feb. 8) Long-Term Care Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, Carol Murphy, Margaret Richard, Jeff Simmons and Emory Walker
PRAYER REQUESTS You may share a joy, a concern or a sorrow by visiting our website at standrewumc.org/ prayer or by calling our prayer line at 214-291-8044.Your requests are lifted up by our pastors and Prayer Team each week.
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From Here. How do we as Christians find a place in this world to unconditionally love and serve as Christ has called us, and empower others to do the same? Let’s consider the ways our church can change the world around us. From Here, let’s find out how God is shaping St. Andrew into the people we need to be. standrewumc.org/fromhere
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news Travel Ministry | England/Ireland, April 18-30 | Join Robert Hasley, Allison Jean and Kay Richardson in the Parlor today at noon for information on the trip to London and Oxford, England; and Dublin and Galway, Ireland. Our travel agent will be present. We will tour John Wesley’s Christian heritage, the British Museum, Westminster Abby, Stonehenge as well as beautiful castles, Celtic cathedrals and the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. All inclusive, with a professional tour guide! Contact Kay Richardson, krichardson@standrewumc.org. ImagineU Mentoring | Help high school students facing challenges in education by mentoring them through their journey. United Methodist Men of St. Andrew is seeking volunteers to serve with ImagineU, a yearly mentorship program for students in our community. standrewumc.org/news/imagineu PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays (Except First of Month), 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | Senior adults connect through educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Contact Jimmy, jdecker@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/pals FEBRUARY 19 | Fun and Games: SKIPBO and Snacks 26 | Planning Meeting and Ash Wednesday Service Mom to Mom | Mom to Mom provides a positive atmosphere for sharing ideas, discussing common struggles and embracing the delights of raising children. We are open to all mothers looking for spiritual growth and friendship. Check the website for group meeting days and times. standrewumc.org/news/momtomom United Methodist Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Every Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 | UMM endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christ-like in their daily living. standrewumc.org/men Career Care Ministry | Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 131 | This free, weekly support/ coaching group helps those who are out of work or mis-employed and seeking a career change. New Member Orientation begins at 6:00 p.m. standrewumc.org/careercare “A Little Deeper” Book Club | Wednesday, February 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Piro Hall Our book discussion in February is The Giver of Stars by Jolo Moyes. A light lunch will be served and please bring your own drink. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults Prayer Shawls Available | Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted for individuals experiencing devastating illness or loss of a loved one. Each shawl is prayed over as it is created and again upon completion by our Prayer Shawl Ministry, our church staff, and our pastors. Contact Donna, dfenwick@standrewumc.org.
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Love and Logic | Sundays, March 15-April 5, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Festival Hall Make parenting fun and rewarding, and trim the stress and chaos. This book study is for parents with children from birth through graduation, led by Rev. Kim Meyers, Associate Pastor of Family Ministries. standrewumc.org/news/LoveAndLogic
12th Annual Prom Closet Volunteer Opportunities | February 17-22 | Prom Closet relies on volunteers for various roles, including all levels of physical capability. Opportunities include checkin desk, dressing room assistants, and setup and teardown crew. Donations still welcome. standrewumc.org/PromCloset
Adults Mission Trip | February 20-23 Share the love of Christ and serve the Rockport/Aransas Pass area on our Adults mission trip for ongoing hurricane relief work. Must be 18 or older to attend. For more information or to sign up, contact Hal, halkurkowski@sbcglobal.net.
Salt and Light Dessert Show | February 23, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., Smith Worship Center | Support the ministries of Salt and Light Youth Choir and come enjoy this year’s fundraiser concert: “Disney and Dessert.” Tickets include dessert. standrewumc.org/ news/SaltandLightShow
DRIVE Starting Point | Whether today is your first day to attend, or you’ve been a longtime member, learn about who we are as a church in our three Starting Point classes. Take a tour, meet church members, and have your questions answered. standrewumc.org/starting-point
Blood Drive | February 23, 8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m., Front of Sanctuary | Carter BloodCare provides life-saving blood components and transfusion services that give hope to people in need. Give life by donating blood. standrewumc.org/news/ BloodDrive 7
Ash Wednesday Worship February 26 Come-and-go | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Chapel | Come-and-go imposition of ashes, guided prayers and meditations, and music by harpist Yumiko Schlaffer. Evening | 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary | This service begins the season of Lent, with a meditation by Rev. Kim Meyers and music by our Chancel Choir. standrewumc.org/news/AshWednesday
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper February 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Smith Worship Center | Come for some fun and fellowship! Eat pancakes, and load them up with all kinds of toppings. No cost. standrewumc.org/news/Shrove
Lenten Devotional | Our prayer is that during this Lenten season you will discover Jesus in a deeper way. Join us and read a daily devotional written by St. Andrew ministry leaders. Devotionals will be available starting February 26. Sign up to receive daily devotionals in your email inbox. standrewumc.org/lent
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