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attendance register, sign
up for activities
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April 21, 2013
WORSHIP MUSIC
I Saw the Light
Old Time Religion
Awesome is the Lord Most High
Jesus Built This Church on Love
SPECIAL MUSIC
Worn – Susan DePhillip
Ministers
Pastor
Music Director/Organist
Director of Spiritual Formation
Director of Assimilation and Outreach
Middle School Youth Director
High School Youth Directors
Director of Children’s Ministries
Preschool Director
Friendship Ministry
Financial Administrator
Church Administrator
Facilities Manager
Secretary
Church Website
CUMC Preschool Website
Newsletter
Prayer Chain
MESSAGE
“Jesus on Divorce and Remarriage”
Rev. Dr. Margaret Kutz
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 19:3-9; John 3:16-18
Every Member of the Congregation
Dr. Margaret T. Kutz: pastor@chesterumc.org
Joshua Wortham: music@chesterumc.org
Rev. Dr. Jim Davis: dsf@chesterumc.org
Margie Ashburn: outreach@chesterumc.org
Carolyn Landis: msyouthdirector@chesterumc.org
Jenni & Jason Deckert: hsyouthdirector@chesterumc.org
Stacey Ferrer: children@chesterumc.org
Jenni Deckert: preschool@chesterumc.org
Edie & Jerry Higgins: friendship@chesterumc.org
Jerri Hunter: finance@chesterumc.org
Sheri Orton: churchadmin@chesterumc.org
Jimmy Willingham: facilities@chesterumc.org
Terry Wisegarver: cumcsecretary@chesterumc.org
www.chesterumc.org
www.cumcps.com
Gail King: newsletter@chesterumc.org
prayerchain@chesterumc.org
A Community in Christ
Chester United Methodist Church
Our Mission: Rooted in God, Growing in Christ, Bearing Fruit in the Spirit
12132 Percival Street, Chester, Virginia 23831 * Church: (804) 748-6006 Fax: 748-0859
Web site: www.chesterumc.org * A Stephen Ministry Congregation
FRESH START SERVICE
April 21, 2013 - 8:30 AM
Please sign the attendance register, sign up for activities in which
you would like to participate and pass it to your neighbor.
WORSHIP MUSIC
Life of Praise
Shout to the Lord
I Will Rise
I Walk By Faith
SPECIAL MUSIC
Worn – Susan DePhillip
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 19:3-9; John 3:16-18
MESSAGE
“Jesus on Divorce and Remarriage”
Rev. Dr. Margaret T. Kutz
We Celebrate the Holy Baptism and Reception into Membership of Kathleen May Kessinger
and her son, Aidan Earl Kessinger. We welcome Kathleen into full membership by profession of
faith and Aidan into preparatory membership.
April 21, 2013
SERVICE OF WORSHIP
4th Sunday of Easter
Please sign the red attendance register, register for activities which
you would like to participate in, and pass it to your neighbor.
ENTRANCE
Chimes
Prelude
Jean Karppinen, organist
Call to Worship (based on Exodus 15)
Leader: The people of God sang this song to their God:
People: I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously.
Leader: In your steadfast love you led the people whom you redeemed.
People: You guided them by your strength to the sanctuary that your hands established.
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Opening Hymn No. 315
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
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Opening Prayer
God our Savior, as once you delivered by the power of your mighty arm your chosen Israel
through the waters of the sea, so now deliver your Church and all the peoples of the earth
from bondage and oppression, to rejoice and serve you in freedom, through Jesus Christ our
Deliverer. Amen.
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Welcome and Greeting
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Children’s Message
Bob Brick
(The children are invited to go to Children’s Church with our Director of Children’s Ministries,
Stacey Ferrer. Parents, please meet your child(ren) in Room 119 at the conclusion of worship. )
Special Music
Worn
Susan DePhillip
Prayer for Illumination
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. In
the reading and proclamation of your Word send forth your Spirit that we shall be recreated in the image of our risen Lord. Amen.
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Hymn No. 707
Offering
Offertory Music
Matthew 19:3-9; John 3:16-18
“Jesus on Divorce and Remarriage”
Hymn of Promise
Rev. Dr. Margaret Kutz
Jean Karppinen, organist
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Doxology No. 94
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
THANKSGIVING
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Affirmation of Faith No. 881
The Apostles’ Creed
Community Announcements
Morning Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer No. 895
Closing Hymn
SENDING FORTH
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
by Christopher Wordsworth
Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise:
sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise;
he who on the cross a victim for the world’s salvation bled—
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, now is risen from the dead.
Alleluia, Christ is risen! Death at last has met defeat:
see the ancient powers of evil in confusion and retreat;
once he died, and once was buried: now he lives forevermore,
Jesus Christ, the world’s Redeemer, whom we worship and adore.
Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high:
Alleluia to the Savior who has gained the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity!
Alleluia, alleluia to the Triune Majesty!
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Benediction
Choral Amen
*
Please stand as you are able. Bold print indicates a response in unison.
CALENDAR
April 21 – April 28, 2013
Today:
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Mon. - Thurs. 9:15 AM
Monday: 11:00 AM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM
3:45 PM
6: 00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Thursday:
1:30 PM
6:30 PM
9:00 AM
3:45 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Fresh Start – DFH
Cherub Choir
Sunday School
The Bridge
Traditions
Connections – 116
DASH- DFH
Spiritual Growth - 224
Middle School Quench
Preschool
Barbre Memorial Service
Cub Scouts 231, 232, 233
Boy Scouts – DFH, 116
Christian Believer – 224
Preschool Board - Parlor
Prayer Group – Parlor
Broadwater Tutoring
Girl Scout Tp. 507 - 229
Bulletin Deadline
Preschool Family F’ship
in Fellowship Hall
Prayer Shawl – Parlor
HS Youth– Cottage
Presch. Beach Day!
Broadwater Tutoring
Confirmation - Youth Cot.
Daisy Tp. 5248 - DFH
Friday:
Saturday:
4:00 PM HS Youth Camping
4:30 PM Girl Scout Tp. 5259 –
208,209
7:30 AM Man in the Mirror – DFH
9:00 AM UMW Prayer B’fast- DFH
Next Sunday: NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
8:30 AM Fresh Start – DFH
9:30 AM NO Cherub Choir until fall
9:45 AM Sunday School
9:45 AM The Bridge
11:00 AM Traditions
2:00 PM Damon Honn Eagle
Award Ceremony – Sanc.
2:00 PM Girl Scout Bridging –DFH
4:00 PM MS Youth Quench- Cottage
This Week’s Music Schedule:
Sunday:
9:30 AM Cherub Choir
4:00 PM His Kids / Kid’s Praise
4:30 PM NO Bells or Chimes
Tuesday: 10:30 AM Joy Singers
6:30 PM Bridge Band
Wednesday: 4:30 PM NO Dawn of Grace
Thursday: 6:30 PM Fresh Start Band
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
Study the Bible in Greek or Hebrew: If you would like to but do not know either language, try
this website: http://biblelexicon.org. Without knowing any language but English you can do an
extensive word search in Greek or Hebrew, learn its various meanings, where it is used in the
Bible, and how it is translated in various translations. It is an amazing tool. If you need help in
using it, talk to our pastor.
We are blessed that all guests have chosen to worship with us today.
You are invited
to stop by our Welcome Center in the Atrium or the table in the Narthex where we
have prepared gift bags for you. Information and brochures on our church may be
found at our Welcome Center. Thank you for worshipping with us today!
Fresh Start Sunday School Class: Beginning TODAY, April 21—When Christians Get it
Wrong—at 9:45 AM in Room 207. More and more young adults have opted out of Christianity
and the church often because of attitudes and behaviors they believe are practiced too often by
Christians: judging others, condemning people of other faiths, rejecting science, injecting politics
into faith, and being anti-homosexual. This study addresses the how’s and why’s of Christians
getting it right when it comes to being Christ in the world. POC: Susan Petrey (275-9258).
CONNECTIONS: TODAY from 11 AM – 12:30 PM in Room 116. Rev. Jim Davis will share
the history of the Methodist faith and provide information on the various ministries available to
every age group at CUMC. We’ll enjoy a snack while we share and learn. Please join us!
DASHers! (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) will meet TODAY at 3 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Come
play, learn about God, and have a snack. We look forward to seeing you. POC: Carolyn Landis
(LandisFamily05@gmail.com).
May CHIMES Deadline: Wednesday, April 24. Send articles to newsletter@chesterumc.org .
CUMC Food Pantry: It’s time to “feed” our pantry which is really low on the following items:
hot cereal; 16 oz. can fruit; can Spam; box macaroni & cheese; 1 lb. can ham; lg. box mashed
potatoes; large box biscuit mix; 12 oz. shampoo; and bar soap.
CUMC Tutoring Program is up and running but we need more hands on deck. This session,
which ends May 30, meets each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45 – 5:00 PM in the
Broadwater Townhomes Clubhouse (on Harrowgate Road). Please consider making a difference
in the lives of these children in our own community by volunteering on Tuesdays or Thursdays or
as a sub. To sign up, register in the pew pad or contact Rebecca Hodell (rhodell7@gmail.com) or
Amy Gray (amygray@verizon.net).
Chocolate Boutique: Where women taste and see that the Lord is good! Saturday, April 27, from
9 AM – 12 noon. Join the United Methodist Women as we connect the extravagance of chocolate
with the extravagance of God’s love and grace. You’ll grow closer to friends, deepen your
relationship with Jesus, and be lavished with love. Together we’ll enjoy meaningful devotions,
chocolaty activities, and lots of sweet fun! Dress is casual. Invite your mother, your sister, your
daughter, your best friend! The cost for the event will be $10 per person. Registration forms are
available in the Atrium. POC: Susan Petrey (275-9258).
KEEP IN PRAYER: Andy Kutz (Pastor Marg’s brother); Ruth Siller; Jack Akom; Silvia
McCarney; family of Dean Miller (Ashley’s father); Jane Lee Moore; Amanda Compton
(Shannon Puckett’s sister): family of Terry Trimble (Harry’s brother & Jeff Trimble’s uncle); Ed
Bishop; Bill McCarney; Vickie Lojek; Oliver Nelan; Arnie Beck (Brenda McCormac’s brother);
Emily Scott (Phyllis & Dennis Knaack’s daughter); Matt Carson (Luke Carson’s brother); Larry
Cunningham (Pam Earley’s brother); Phil Wallace; Susan Henry; Molly Knaack & family
(Phyllis & Dennis Knaack’s daughter-in-law); Faith Miller; Craig Jellie (Betty Jellie’s son &
Dawn Boyd’s brother); Jonathan Scott & family (son-in-law of Phyllis & Dennis Knaack); Helen
Jones; Blanche Castelow; Michael Turner (Bev Nelan’s son-in-law); Wayne Tunstall; Beth
Powner; Dana Potter; Alexa Nixon; Kate Ewalt; Shirley Conley (Paul Duffy’s sister); Diane &
Charlie Higgins; Angela Butler (Margie Ashburn’s niece); Ann Shelton; Jan Gibson; Margie
Burkholder; Audrey Comer; Bea Chase; Karen Nash; Karen Cole and her daughter, Courtney;
Ernie Sanders; Joe Furr, Sr.; Jennie Sisler (daughter of Joan & Joe Furr); Nothera Goyne; Doug
Wheeler (Judy Dyson’s brother); Brenda Norris; Judy Dyson.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED SERVICE MEMBERS:
In Afghanistan:
Heather Tittle Briggs & Travis Cooper (530th HHC from Ft. Lee)
SGT Donald Hevener (friend of Anna Nichole Rollins)
Pentagon: CDR Hersch Weinstock (son of Ann Stuart)
Ft. Jackson: Aarun Roy, PFC (Stacey Ferrer’s son)
South Korea: Air Force Major Britt Warren (nephew of Don & Will Schmidt)
Metro Richmond at Prayer: We pray for the Spirit of the Resurrection: For a spirit of justice,
righteousness, equality, and mutual benefit.
Our Good Samaritan Fund allows us to offer utility and rent assistance for members of our
church and community who are temporarily struggling to make ends meet. This vital fund has
been depleted for quite some time. Please consider donating so that we can continue to help our
neighbors in need.
Chester United Methodist Church is a Member-Supported Church.
Everything we do is made possible through your faithful giving. Your offerings here go to support
the work of Christ in this community and around the world. If you do not have offering envelopes
you are welcome to use the offering envelopes provided in the pews or on the table in the back of the
Fellowship Hall. You can also give on-line at our church’s website or from your own bank’s on-line
services.
If You Ordered a Boston Butt pork roast from the UMM and haven't picked it up yet, we will
be over at the Youth Cottage shed this morning after each service. Please stop by to pick up your
orders. If you didn't place an order, but are interested in purchasing one, stop by to see us. We
usually have a few extras on hand and available for purchase ($25). Thank you for your
continuing support of the UMM!
Acolyte Coordinators Needed for the Traditions Service (11:00 AM). The job description is a
cinch and only requires 20 minutes of your time once every 6 weeks! Please register in the pew
pad or contact Kay Williams (garyw1@comcast.net ) if you are able to serve in this area.
Attention 4th – 12th Grade Students: Please consider serving as an acolyte. You will assist
with bringing in the Light of Christ and the Cross and help with communion on occasion. This is
an important position in our worship service and it is a way for you to serve your church. You
will be asked to serve once every 3 months. Training will be held Sunday, May, 5 after the 11:00
service. Please sign up on the pew pad. If you are unable to attend the May 5th training, we will
schedule individual training. If you have questions, please contact Kay Williams at 748-3811.
Tea Time: Interested in hosting a table at the May 11 Chancel Choir's Afternoon Tea? For
detail information, please contact Gwen Byer (byergw@verizon.net or 796-1158) before the
remaining tables have been reserved. You will enjoy delicious, homemade finger foods; special
entertainment by CUMC's music department; and an array of unique door prizes. The Tea
happens once each year, and there is usually a waiting list for seats, so reserve your seat through
Terry Wisegarver in the CUMC office. (Tea Time: 2 PM Saturday, May 11)
Das Barbecu Tickets now on sale. It’s love and Texas on my mind in this country western spoof
of Wagner’s opera “The Ring,” performed at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen during the
first three weekends in May. (Joshua Wortham providing music direction/accompaniment) Call
501-5859 to order tickets. See “The Chimes” for more info.
More Baby Blankets Needed: UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, is training
women around the world to use simple birthing kits (which include a sheet of plastic, rubber
gloves, soap, a razor blade, string and your baby blankets) to promote safer deliveries and
healthier mothers and babies. You are invited to help the United Methodist Women collect baby
blankets to be made into 100 birthing kits. All other materials have been donated. Baby receiving
blankets should be approximately 36x36 inches flannelette and must be new. Put donations in
the labeled bin in the Missions Closet no later than Sunday, May 12. POC: Susan Petrey (2759258.)
Health Kits for Annual Conference: The Jean Craig Fellowship will be assembling Health Kits
for the United Methodist Committee on Relief to be distributed to crisis relief efforts around the
world. The entire congregation is invited to support this effort by donating items to be packed
into kits. Pick up your “assignment card” from the display in the Atrium and return the assigned
items to the collection bin in the Mission Closet no later than 12 noon on Sunday, June 9. Call
Susan Petrey, 275-9258, for more information.
Recycle Used Cell Phones: Please place your old cell phones and accessories in the labeled bin
in the Mission Closet. The cell phones will go to a woman’s shelter called Safe Harbor. The
phones are wiped clean and specially programmed to be used by women who have left violent
homes and are seeking a new/safe life. Phones that are too old or damaged are recycled and the
money is used to support Safe Harbor’s programs. For more information, contact Katey Petrey
McCarney (802-0084 or ks.petrey@gmail.com or go to www.safeharborshelter.com.
Chester UMC on the Web and in the World:
 The deadline for submission to the May Chimes is 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 24; send
articles to newsletter@chesterumc.org.
 Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/ChesterUMC.
 Follow us on Twitter at @ChesterUMC and be a part of the conversation at #ChesterUMC.
 Receive our Chester UMC Prayer Chain by request. Submit your name and email address to
prayerchain@chesterumc.org.
Leading Our Worship NEXT SUNDAY (April 28, 2013)
Acolytes: 11:00 John Ryan Irvin, Zak Goodwyn
Greeters: 8:30 Sharon Buchanan, Darlene Emerson, Marian Garrett
9:45 Linda & Emory Large, Bob Kutz, Cathy Epps
11:00 Margaret & Bud Burke; Will Schmidt, Anita Keen
Parking Lot Greeters:
9:15 Linda Nabors, Bob Kutz
10:20 Dawn Boyd, Keith Boyd
Ushers:
8:30 Marshall Henry, Dale Clark, Rian Mey
9:45 Jim Watkins, Bruce Costner
11:00 Emory Large, Art Moody, Dean Hutchins, John Radford, Gary Williams
Nursery:
8:30 Vicki & Sarah Bowers, Louise Ross
9:45 Amy & John Dodd
11:00 Louise Ross
Welcome Center: 9:45 Lorraine Young
Liturgists:
TBA, Brenda McCormac
Mid Week Bible Study
Led by Dr. Jim Davis
Starting with our “Favorite Bible Stories,” a mid week evening sharing will begin on
May 21 in Room 224 where our fantastic biblical timeline is on the walls.
7 O’clock PM is the hour we will start. No snacks provided…just the meat and potatoes
of the Holy Script. Elevator accessible; good lighting; independent temperature controlled;
comfortable seating; and tables available.
Bring yourself, your favorite Bible, Biblical questions, pen and paper if you want.
We will begin and end with prayer. At first we will jump around in the scriptures to the
favorite stories or parables…make sure yours are included.
We will share about the cultural values and traditions as well as geography of the
scripture that drive and underpin the stories helping them to come alive and be more meaningful
for our living the faith these days. Come and see. Please register in the pew pad.
Graduate Recognition: Sunday, June 2, at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 services; Please register your
graduates in the pew pad so that we can celebrate this milestone in their lives. Be sure to indicate
whether your graduate is high school, college or post graduate. We’d love to know what their
future plans are as well (college, trade school; post graduate work; job).
Missing in Action: The church is missing tablecloths and a large chrome coffee maker. If you
borrowed any of these items, please return as soon as possible since we use them frequently.
Leading Our Worship TODAY (April 21, 2013)
Acolytes: 11:00 Hanna Verghese, Leia Verghese
Greeters: 8:30 Karen Comer, Sandra & Rachel Dishman, Elna Mey
9:45 Cindy Yuoconis, Terri Dombrowski, Carolyn Maxwell
11:00 Jan Spohn, Marilyn Baxter, Ann Jeter, Juanita Timmons
Parking Lot Greeters:
9:15 Keith Koob, Keith Boyd
10:20 JR Irvin, Bill Comer
Ushers:
8:30 John Ferguson, Bill Comer, George Bryant
9:45 Billy Hopson, Will Herrmann
11:00 Ivey Gilliam, Ed Labin, George Verghese, Sophia Verghese, Keith Boyd
Nursery:
8:30 Courtney & John Farrell
9:45 Courtney & John Farrell
11:00 Linda Large
Welcome Center: 9:45 Linda Large
Liturgists:
Cindy Yuoconis, Don Tipton