Love March 8, 2020 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary Many definitions exist for the word love, including the love of family, the love of a relationship, and the love of sacrifice. We discover the highest definition of love in the truest sacrifice: we know love through the cross. In fact, we cannot understand love without it.
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
OPENING PRAYER Thank you, God, for the opportunity of worship, for the freedom to be among your family, meeting together in your house and in the warmth of your embrace. Thank you that in worship we can put aside the uncertainties of this world and rest upon the certainties of the Kingdom. Thank you that we can bring to your feet all the hurts and fears that trouble us and leave them there, knowing that your strength and assurance are all that we require. Thank you for the opportunity as we draw near in worship to be transported from a world of concerns and fears to a place where we can be at peace in your presence, find healing, wholeness and refreshment. Thank you Lord God for the opportunity of worship. PRELUDE | Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Dearest Jesus, we are here) J.S. Bach, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist *OPENING HYMN | For the Beauty of the Earth 92 | Dix | Verses 1-6 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Refrain: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light; (Refrain) 3 For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind’s delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight; (Refrain)
4 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild; (Refrain) 5 For thy church, that evermore lifteth holy hands above, offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love; (Refrain) 6 For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given, for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy in heaven: (Refrain)
*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.
*Please rise in body or spirit. 2
+In this instance, catholic means universal.
*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. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Emma Catherine Davis, daughter of Sean and Jessica Davis We are happy to celebrate your entrance into Christ’s holy church and welcome you into this church family. With you we renew our vows to uphold the church through worshiping, connecting, serving, and giving. With God’s help, we will shape our lives to follow the example of Christ, to surround you in steadfast love, so you may grow in the faith, and be confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to abundant life. 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. MIDDLE HYMN | The Gift of Love 408 | Gift Of Love | Verses 1-3
We Offer Our Prayers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL & LORD’S PRAYER
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OFFERTORY | My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Mack Wilberg, arranger | Chancel Choir My Shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is His Name; In pastures fresh He makes me feed Beside the living stream. He brings my wand’ring spirit back When I forsake His ways, And leads me, for His mercy’s sake, In paths of truth and grace. When I walk thru the shades of death, Thy presence is my stay; A word of Thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows; Thine oil anoints my head. continued 3
The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; O may Thy house be mine abode, And all my work be praise! There would I find a settled rest (While others go and come), No more a stranger or a guest, But like a child at home.
We Hear God’s Word –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Love
Dr. Scott Engle INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
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*CLOSING HYMN | Jesus, Thine All-Victorious Love 422 | Azmon | Verses 1-4 3 O that it now from heaven might fall 1 Jesus, thine all-victorious love and all my sins consume! shed in my heart abroad; Come, Holy Ghost, for thee I call, then shall my feet no longer rove, Spirit of burning, come! rooted and fixed in God. 2 O that in me the sacred fire might now begin to glow; burn up the dross of base desire and make the mountains flow!
4 Refining fire, go through my heart, illuminate my soul; scatter thy life through every part and sanctify the whole.
*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | Prelude in B minor, BWV 544 J.S. Bach, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist WORSHIP LEADERS Preacher: Dr. Scott Engle Liturgists: Rev. Kim Meyers & Rev. Robert Hasley Musicians:Taylor Davis & Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire
Community, Cross, and New Creation | Worship Series | Feb. 29/March 1-April 4/5 We are told the Bible is the source of a more fulfilling life, but it is too complicated to understand without God and God’s community walking through it with us. Understanding the Bible as a set of books in their normal order can seem like an almost impossible task. This series looks at three images that are present in every one of the 27 books of the New Testament. Reading the Bible with these three images in mind reveals a consistent moral vision: the promise of a new creation, only possible through community and the cross.
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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 Births Jules Estella Ventura, daughter of Matt and Jessica Ventura (Feb 18) Charlie Jordan Coleman, son of Blake and Jordan Coleman and grandson of Charles and Elizabeth Daigle (Feb 27) Sebastian Oliver Jones, grandson of Bill and Dale Ann Jones (Feb 28) Health & Healing Tom Graham Sympathy Anne Dieter in the death of her mother, Emma Martinez (Feb 23) Scott, Diane, and Davis Williams, in the death of daughter and sister, Cathleen Williams (Feb 25) Mike, Kim, Mallory and Michael Gunnels in the death of father and grandfather, Gaylon Jowers, Sr. (Mar 1) 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.
YTD Budget $1,103,810 YTD Gifts Received $930,541
GIVING | standrewumc.org/give 2020 Annual Ministry Giving Goal: $7,215,000 Year To Date | February 29 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.
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news 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
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, March 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Piro Hall | Our book discussion in March is The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. A light lunch will be served and please bring your own drink. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults
MARCH 11 | Seniors Medical Advice with Dr. Blake Waterhouse 18 | Stories of Alaska with Gretta Prosser 25 | Rick Steves Travel Adventures
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.
United Methodist Women | All are welcome. standrewumc.org/umw Sarah Sisters | March 4 , 10:00 a.m., Room 131, New Friends, New Life-Human Trafficking Rachel Group | March 9, 7:00 p.m., Room 126, The Storehouse, Candace Winslow and Hope’s Wheels, Jim Priebe LIFT | March 15, 6:30 p.m., Room 131, Managing Media Use at Home with Jayme Johnson Women’s Monday Morning Bible Group | March 30-May 11, 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | First Corinthians: Living Love When We Disagree by Melissa Spoelstra. Sign up online or contact Kathleen, kdmcmahon@msn.com. Childcare available. standrewumc.org/biblegroups 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/umm
Know Your Number Enneagram Workshop | March 21, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Join St. Andrew, Life in the Trinity Ministry, and Enneagram Teacher Billy Schewee. Cost is $75. standrewumc.org/News/Enneagram Student Ministry tutoring | Student Ministry seeks adult tutors to volunteer during Home Days on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons, assisting middle school or high school students. Contact Kim Gunnels at kim@yytexas.com if you are interested. standrewumc.org/News/Tutors Easter Egg Hunt Donations | Family Ministries, along with Mom to Mom, will collect candy to fill the 8,000 Easter eggs used in the hunt. Please consider donating snack-sized, individually wrapped candies (Starburst, Skittles, Sweet Tarts, etc.) Please do not donate chocolate, as it will melt. Leave donations in the Preschool lobby, the Children’s Ministry office, or the Student Ministry office. standrewumc.org/News/EggHunt
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
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GET INVOLVED | standrewumc.org/news Easter Lily Sales | Purchase online 24/7 or in person on Sundays | Support the St. Andrew Student Ministry Scholarship Fund by purchasing Easter lilies. Secure your purchase before the March 15 deadline! Your lilies will brighten St. Andrew worship areas on Easter Sunday, and you may take them home after the last Easter service. Purchase on Sunday mornings at tables in the Narthex and outside Smith Worship Center or online. standrewumc.org/News/EasterLilies Sunday Morning Groups Matching Day, March 29, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Room 134 | At Matching Day, we take away the barrier of intimidation together and connect people with groups. Our team is here to help you find a group. Light refreshments served. Please register by March 26. standrewumc.org/News/SundayMatching
Easter Egg Hunt | April 11, 10:00 a.m.-noon | Join the fun as we invite the community to our annual Mom to Mom egg hunt. We’ll have bounce houses, a petting zoo, and more. Register online. standrewumc.org/News/EggHunt
Middle School Retreat | March 20-22 | All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to join us for worship, games and fellowship at nearby Glen Lake Camp. Middle schoolers will make friends and bond with high school students whom we specially select as mentors. Register online. standrewumc.org/News/MSRetreat
Summer Camp Registration | Your favorite camps return this summer! Join us for Vacation Bible School, Science Camp, Fine Arts Camp and Summer Fun Days. Register online. standrewumc.org/News/SummerCamps
Our Christian DNA | Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Room 234 | Join Rev. Allison Jean on a four-week journey into some of the unique theological traditions that shaped our practice of Christianity. standrewumc.org/News/DNA
Worship Together | March 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
Fine Arts Camp | July 27-31, 9:00 a.m.–noon | Experience arts, music, drama, choreography, and more at this year’s camp, with guidance from professionals in each field! standrewumc.org/News/FineArtsCamp
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Holy Week and Easter | April 5-12 Maundy Thursday April 9, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary Good Friday April 10, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Easter Weekend Saturday 5:30 p.m., Traditional, Sanctuary Sunday *Sunrise, 7:00 a.m., Meditation Garden 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 a.m., Traditional, Sanctuary 9:30 a.m., Contemporary, Smith Worship Center 11:15 a.m., Contemporary, Sanctuary *Childcare is available for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and all Easter services except Sunrise standrewumc.org/News/HolyWeek
Joining Day Luncheon | March 29, Noon-1:15 p.m., Andy’s Place, Room 218 | This relaxed-setting luncheon will give you the chance to learn more about St. Andrew, meet St. Andrew staff, and get to know other new members. There will be an opportunity to join at the end of the luncheon. standrewumc.org/News/JoiningDayLuncheon
Children’s Play Area Grand Opening | March 22 | RibbonCutting at 10:40 a.m. | Celebrate our new Children’s Play Area at the Grand Opening! Join us for a ribbon-cutting at 10:40 a.m. Plus, enjoy kid-friendly food for all ages including pigs in a blanket, hot dogs, and a snow cone truck! standrewumc.org/News/PlayArea
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. For March, classes will be held on March 15, 22, and 29th at 9:30 a.m. in Room 131. standrewumc.org/starting-point
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. Sign up to receive daily devotionals in your email inbox. standrewumc.org/lent
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