4th Sunday in Lent
March 15, 2015
Announcements
PLEASE, sign and pass the blue attendance pads that are in every row
*Chorus of Welcome
“The Family of God”
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God—I’ve been washed in the fountain,
cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod;
for I’m part of the family, the family of God.
*Call to Worship
Psalm 107
L: “Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good; His love is eternal!
P: Repeat these words in praise to the Lord, all you whom He has saved.
L: [We] must thank the Lord for His constant love,
for the wonderful things He did for [us].
P: May those who are wise think about these things;
may [we] acknowledge the Lord’s constant love.
*Opening Chorus
“Give Thanks”
Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. (repeat)
And now let the weak say, “I am strong;” let the poor say, “I am rich,”
because of what the Lord has done for us. (repeat)
[Last time]—Give thanks!
Prayer of Confession (seated and bowed)
Almighty God, our acknowledgement of Your greatness causes us to tremble
and, at times, question our worthiness to approach You. Be merciful, we ask,
to our prayers, and heal the wounds of us all, that as not one of us is free
from fault, so not one of us may be shut out from Your pardon. We ask this
in the blessed name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Savior. Amen.
Silent Prayer and Meditation…………………….Words of Forgiveness
Ephesians 2:1-10
Children’s Message
Scripture Lesson
Chorus
Numbers 21:4-9
# 151
“Lift Jesus Higher”
Lift Jesus higher. Lift Jesus higher. Lift Him up for the world to see.
He said “If I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people unto Me.”
Joys & Concerns
The Lord’s Prayer (Please use “debts” and “debtors”)
Gathered Prayer
# 896
Gifts and Offerings
The Offertory
*The Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” [TUNE: HAMBURG]
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.
*The Offertory Prayer
“God So Loved the World”
Children 8 and under are dismissed to the Nursery
God so loved the world. God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,
that who-so believeth, believeth in Him should not perish, should not perish
but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn
the world. God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world;
but that the world through Him might be sav-ed.
God so loved the world. God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,
that who-so believeth, believeth in Him should not perish, should not perish
but have everlasting life, everlasting life, everlasting, everlasting life.
God so loved the world. God so loved the world. God so loved the world.
*Hymn
Gospel Lesson
Sermon
*Affirmation of Faith
*Hymn
Benediction
St. John 3:14-21
The Apostles’ Creed
“To God Be the Glory”
# 1029
“Whoever”
# 881
# 98
Quiet Meditation, Reflection, and Prayer
*Choral Benediction
“Because He Lives” [vs. 1]
# 364
God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus; He came to love, heal, and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon, an empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; because He lives, all fear is gone;
because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living just because He lives.
*Please stand if you are able
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITING FRIENDS!
It is a pleasure to have you with us today, and it will be an even greater pleasure to see
you again! We hope that your faith will be strengthened by your time here. It is a
genuine privilege to gather as God’s people to open ourselves to the presence of God
and to praise God with living hearts. Large print hymnbooks and bulletins along with
listening devices are available.
CRESCENTVILLE UMC MISSION STATEMENT
We at Crescentville United Methodist Church believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and
Savior and we will invite people into a relationship with Christ. Empowered by the Holy
Spirit, we will continue to grow spiritually in our relationship with Christ. As a fellowship
of caring, concerned people, we will respond as disciples to reach out and serve the
community.
Altar Flowers Given by Wendy Farrer and family, in honor of Dot Gallagher’s
birthday.
2015 Flower Chart in the Narthex. Cost is $25 for 2 bouquets, $20 for a centerpiece.
Weekly Offering Report: Our General Fund Offering for 3/8/15 was $875.06. Expenses
continue to be $2,000 per week. Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated. If
you have any questions, please speak to Sue Creevey. Thank you!
MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Today – 4th Sunday in Lent Worship Service 10 AM / Sunday School for children age 8
and under during sermon / Reservations needed for Trip to American Music
Theatre & Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum (Get reservation form in
Lobby and Library)
Mon., March 16 – Women’s Luncheon, 12 Noon. Please bring a lunch. Beverage &
Dessert will be served.
Tue., March 17 – Lawncrest Community Association monthly meeting at St. William’s
Social Hall—Robbins Ave. & Argyle St.—7 PM
Wed., March 18 – Lenten Devotional Worship at PPH 7:00 PM (Supper is available for
purchase at Scoops from 5:45 til 6:15 PM
Thurs., March 19 – Anniversary Committee Meeting, 9:30 AM
Sun., March 22 – 5th Sunday in Lent Worship Service 10 AM / Sunday School for children
age 8 and under during sermon /
Spring Soup Sale! Tomato Rice $5.00/quart, Vegetable $6.00/quart
Whosoever Gospel Mission needs your help!
Please bring in Men and Women’s Business Clothing,
gently used, clean and in good condition. Thanks!
CIRCLE OF CONCERN
Week 1: Jacquie Jarrells; Khalil Jones
Week 2: David Lowe; Diana Wilson; Imran; Jim K.; Phil Poindexter Rev. Donald
Anderson; Russell family; Slewion Kofa-Tugbe; Sue @ PPH
Week 3: Andrew; Angel Millco; Baby Dean Kenneth Budman; Betty Shields; Blair
Copeland; Brown family; Bub; Caroline Seeger; Cathy Chalfont; Connie
Whitfield; Genevieve Shore; Harley Fong; Jean Bernard & family; Junior
Johnson; Nancy Brown; Rebecca Chandler; Ronald Wilkinson
Week 4: Connie Whitfield; Ed Budman; Esther; Georganne; Gephart family; Holler family;
Nancy & George Brown; Pat & Ann McGinn; Tolan family; Family of Rev.
Vernon Murray
On-going: Annie Freeman; Anna & Suzanne Turner; Baby Ainsley & family; Ben, Betty,
& Beth Brzoza & family; Bette Sauerwald; Dorothy Buzzard; Dot Gallagher;
Edwina & Emma Paye and children; Evelyn Atkinson; Joan Morris; John
Tarsnoh & family; June Christopher’s family; Lawncrest Community; Lenin &
MacEachnie family; Liberia & Ebola Crisis; Lowe & Appenzeller families;
Philadelphia Fire Department; Philadelphia School District; Ruth Dillon; Tillie
Haeberle; Trokon Kofa; Vi Engle; Wleh Kofa & family
Family & Friends Serving in the Armed Services: Please include Pastor Randy and
family, and all your family and friends of CUMC in your daily prayers. Also, pray for Pres.
Obama, our Men & Women serving here and abroad, our nation and for world peace.
Crescentville United Methodist Church
A Changing Church for Changing Times
Rev. Randy M. Brubaker, Pastor
412 Sentner Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19120
215-745-7115 – Fax. 215-745-7258
crescentville@juno.com
Web Site – crescentvilleumc.com