2018 04 22 traditional bulletin

Wisdom in Proverbs is not a set of mystical sayings, but a practical look at the choices you make in life. The effects of your daily habits may seem invisible, but over time these choices form your character, so that one day you will stand like a majestic oak rising over the landscape.

April 22, 2018 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary

C E L E B R AT I O N O F W O R S H I P We Gather in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

OPENING PRAYER Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRELUDE | Elegy George Thalben-Ball, composer | Chris Widomski, organist *CALL TO WORSHIP Your light has filled our lives, but we have not shared it with others.

Lord, have mercy on us.

You have marked us as your own in baptism, but we have not lived as your faithful people.

Christ, have mercy on us.

You have called us to be a light to the nations, but we have hidden our light under a bushel.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Transform us by the power of your Holy Spirit so that we may live out our baptism as your new creation, forgiven and made whole by your matchless love in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thanks be to God! Amen. *OPENING HYMN | Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart 160 | Marion Rejoice, ye pure in heart; rejoice, give thanks and sing; your glorious banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King.

Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing.

Your clear hosannas raise, and alleluias loud; whilst answering echoes upward float, like wreaths of incense cloud.

(Refrain) Yes, on through life’s long path, still chanting as ye go; from youth to age, by night and day, in gladness and in woe.

(Refrain) At last the march shall end; the wearied ones shall rest; the pilgrims find their heavenly home, Jerusalem the blest.

(Refrain) Praise God who reigns on high, the Lord whom we adore, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God forevermore.

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*Please rise in body or spirit.

*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 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.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:30) Tanner James Pepe, son of Erin and Tommy Pepe Now it is our joy to welcome our new brother in Christ.

Through baptism you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God’s new creation and made to share in Christ’s royal priesthood. We are all one in Christ Jesus. With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you as a new member of the family of Christ.

SUNG RESPONSE Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way, wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live.

Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!

Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

We Offer Our Prayers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL RESPONSE

We Offer Our Gifts –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

OFFERTORY | Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Thy Peace Jody Lindh, composer | Salt and Light, Chancel Choir Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

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In this instance, catholic means universal.

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O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

We Hear God’s Word –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Do the hard Thing Rev. Arthur Jones

We Go in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN | Take Time to Be Holy 395 | Holiness Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; abide in him always, and feed on his word.

Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, forgetting in nothing his blessing to seek.

Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret with Jesus alone.

By looking to Jesus, like him thou shalt be; thy friends in thy conduct his likeness shall see.

Take time to be holy, let him be thy guide, and run not before him, whatever betide.

In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord, and, looking to Jesus, still trust in his word.

Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul, each thought and each motive beneath his control.

Thus led by his spirit to fountains of love, thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.

*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | Tuba Tune in D C. S. Lang, composer | Chris Widomski, organist

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PRAYER FOCUS Having Surgery? Our Pastors are available to come and pray with you at the hospital prior to your surgery. Please email Donna Fenwick, dfenwick@standrewumc.org the week before your scheduled surgery.

JOYS AND CONCERNS Births Ayan Varghese Ipe, son of Vinu and Sibi Ipe (Mar 4) Thayne William Stephens, son of Brian and Kendall Stephens and grandson of Kathy Sprouse (Apr 9) Addison Grace Ewers, daughter of Dylan and Amanda Ewers and granddaughter of Octavio and Robyn de la Peña (Apr 12)

Weddings Robert Denison and Savannah Pullin (Apr 16) George Bower and Charlotte Branch (Apr 21) Zach Haskin and Alexa Holaday (Apr 21)

Sympathy Tim and Lucie Burley in the death of Lucie’s mother and Tim’s grandmother Scott and Patti Engle; Robby and Savannah Denison; Joan Merz; Robert Sigeti; and George and Patti Sigeti in the death of mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dale Gaskins (Apr 17)

Long-Term Care

Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, Marie Haynie, Jeff Simmons, Judy Stafford, and Betty White

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.

GIVING

ACTUAL $6,453,547

Year To Date Comparison Through March 31, 2018

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Q1$1,453,585 $1,453,585 Q1 Q1 Q1

2017 2017

Q1 $1,475,262 Q1

*2018

*2018 Annual Budget is $6,994,451 5

GROUPS | standrewumc.org/News Young Adults Ministry | Through social events, small groups, and serving opportunities, we invite men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 to form relationships and deepen their faith in Christ. standrewumc.org/young-adults UM Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Each Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 | You are invited to attend the United Methodist Men monthly meeting on May 12 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 126. Our guest speaker will be Brad Kelley, a GuillainBarre Syndrome Survivor. Come listen to Brad’s motivational story from a wheelchair to an Ironman....and beyond. standrewumc.org/News/UMMBreakfast United Methodist Women | Visit one of these groups. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults Sarah Sisters | Wednesday, May 2, 11:00 a.m., Room 131, End of year luncheon LIFT Group | Sunday, May 6, 6:30 p.m., End of year dinner at Ida Claire’s Rachel Group | Monday, May 7, 6:30 p.m., End of year dinner at Meso Maya PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays, (except 1st of month) 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | A group offering senior adults educational, cultural, and social opportunities. standrewumc.org/adults APRIL 25 | Game Day-BINGO MAY 9 | VIP Tour of The Star in Frisco, Home of the Dallas Cowboys, and lunch, via church bus. Leave church at 10:00 a.m.

Single Purpose | Bible Study, 9:30 a.m., Sundays, Room 122; Social Gathering, 7:00 p.m., 2nd Friday Every Month at Katy Trail Outpost (Plano) | A new singles group offering friendship and support to connect with one another. Singles of all ages are welcome. Contact Ashlee, ashlee.moore1@yahoo.com. Childcare reservation for Fridays, contact Defae, dweaver@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/adults GriefShare | Every Second and Fourth Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Room 131 For those grieving the loss of a loved one. Attend at any time. Led by Jennifer Powell. standrewumc.org/News/GriefShare

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GET INVOLVED | standrewumc.org/News

Starting Point is the fastest way to get connected into deeper fellowship and growth at St. Andrew. April classes will be held on the 8th, 15th and 22nd at 9:30 a.m. in Room 131. standrewumc.org/starting-point

St. Andrew College Welcome Back Lunch | May 20, 12:00 p.m., Room 131 Free food and hear about our Summer Young Adult activities!

Questions? Contact Allison Jean, ajean@standrewumc.org standrewumc.org/News/CollegeLunch

Summer Camps | VBS: June 18-21, 9:00 a.m.-Noon; Science Camp: July 23-27, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Come Get Shipwrecked at VBS this summer and explore your five senses at Science Camp! standrewumc.org/News/ SummerFun

Charles Stokes Golf Tournament May 7, Prestonwood Country Club This scholarship golf tournament helps future United Methodist Church leaders afford seminary education. standrewumc.org/Golf

Adult Summer Softball, Teams for Young Adults (18-35) and Adults (36+) Sign Up by April 23 | Season begins the week of May 14. Questions? Contact Allison Jean, ajean@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/News/Softball

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DRIVE Blood Drive | May 6, 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., North Parking Lot | Carter BloodCare is dedicated to providing services that give hope to people in need. Give life to your community by donating blood. standrewumc.org/News/BloodDrive

Worship Together | April 29 Parents, bring your children to either the Sanctuary or Smith Worship Center on the fifth Sunday of the month and experience worship as a family. standrewumc.org/News/ WorshipTogether

October Cruise with the Engles Cruise from Rome to Israel, October 7-19, with Scott Engle, Robert Hasley, and Pam White! Stops include Athens, Pompeii, and more. Contact Scott Engle at scottengle@icloud.com for more information. standrewumc.org/ News/Cruise

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