GOD’S WORDS TO US
The Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-19, CEV
Lay Reader: The Word of God for the people of God.
Response: Thanks be to God.
March 3, 2013
8:30am and 11:00am
Third Sunday in Lent
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
Message
WORDS OF MEDITATION
GATHERING TO CELEBRATE THE WORD OF GOD
Greeting
Giving Our Faith Wings
“Canon in D”
Judith Pearson, organist
*Call to Worship
(8:30am) John Barrow
(11:00am) Pam Erickson
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
No. 160
*Invocation
From those held captive in temptation's bonds, You create a
community of compassion and joy. For those whose tears spill
out of their souls, You reach out to cradle their grief-shattered
hearts. When we would put on the soft slippers of evil, You hand
us the muddy boots of justice and hope, saying, 'follow me.'
God in Community, Holy in One, anoint us with Your hopes
and dreams. Amen.
Anthem
“Festiva”
- McChesney
Spirit Sounds Bell Choir, Susan Harding, Director
Children's Sermon
Reception of New Members (11:00am)
March 3, 2013
9:45am
OUR WORDS TO GOD
Hymn of Prayer
“Take Time to Be Holy”
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Prayer Reprise
Rev. Lauren Miller
Ellen Shepherd & Virginia Tanner
No. 395 (vs. 1-3)
Forever
My Life Is In You
Welcome
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
Ministry Moment
Offering
Offertory
Rev. Dr. Jane Youtz Riecke
“Here I Am Lord”
Gathering
Giving Our Faith WINGS
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.
- Pachelbel
Here, in this place, we discover the great things God has done.
In story and song, in silence and sacrament, we are reminded
that God's relationship with us lasts forever.
Here, with these people, we find our true home.
Where we can run home laughing, after being lost for so long.
Here, during this holy hour, we hear those promises made so
long ago.
Of the One who repairs all our mistakes, of the One who
reshapes our brokenness.
*Hymn of Praise
Rev. Brian Riecke
Celebration of Communion
“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least
once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”
~Rene Descartes (1596 - 1650)
Prelude
“How Do We Pray? In Times of Doubt”
God’s Holy Word
1 Thessalonians 5:16-19
Alex Stinson
- Ingram
*Doxology
No. 95
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.
*Prayer of Dedication
Gracious God, Sustainer of all we know and all we don't know.
You have called us as children and heirs to be stewards of so
much that You have entrusted to us -- stewards of the gifts,
prayers, and presence we have offered to You this morning; but
equally the prayers, service, and witness we might offer in the
week ahead of us. We know that as stewards of the story of Your
love and grace made real in Christ Jesus, it is a treasure we
cannot keep, only give away. In Christ, we pray. Amen.
Message "How Do We Pray? In Times of Doubt"
Rev. Brian Riecke
Communion
Take This Bread
Offering Prayer
My God Will Save
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
ENACTING THE WORD
*Closing Hymn
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit”
No. 404
*Benediction
Go, tell the world that joy is overflowing from God's heart.
Go, let everyone know of the One who has rebuilt our lives.
God will do great things through us!
Anointed with hope, go to serve all the children of God, in every place.
Amen.
*Postlude
“Allegro from 'Organ Concerto No. 13'”
*People standing, as able. Bold, response of the people
- Handel
Prayers of the People
You Never Let Go
The Blessing
Prayers: Shannon Fanning at McKee, Lew Moore at MCR, Pat Eads at
Good Samaritan Care Center, Kathy Scott at Rehabilitation & Nursing
Center of the Rockies, Marthellen Ramsay in Hospice, Woody Woodward
at Berthoud Care Center.
Hadgie Boegli, Bob Chappell, Bob Chenoweth, Annette Combs, Elaine
England, Cliff Ertelt, Mae Fox, Sue Gear, Gil Gilbert, Janet Gillette, Greg
Hecker, Clyde Hengl, DeLoma Hogue, Letha Markham, Patrick
McQueen, Bob Ramey, Clark Rikli, Regina Ryser, Diana Shearer, Marcia
Stancer, Andrew Stinson, Sandy Wild, Alice Wilken, Phyllis Will, Dale
Wood, Mildred Wood, James Zalesky.
Phil & Lois Ashcraft's son, Don; David Burnison's brother, Greg; Judy
Burnison's mother, Perie Iceman; Jeff Egle's mother; Norma Flaming's
father, Grover Cummings; Susan Harding's stepmother, Gail Shefferly;
Mark Kessler's grandfather, Herbert; Sue Lilly's mother, Dolores; Rev.
Lauren's dad, Ed; Cees Morgan's sisters, Micki VanWoesik & Carolyn
Krueger; Kay Neckel's sister, Jackie; Donna Quakenbush's family member,
Claire Myers; Sharon Sheet's nephew, Matt Meece; Debbie Tikka's
nephew, Jake Burdick; Carol Tomlin's son-in-law, Mark Albanese; Flo
Unger's daughter, Polly Unger; Marcia Yoder's sister-in-law, Karen.
Joe Brockman, Branden Greenstreet, Jacob Miklea - serving our country in
the military.
Pray for all who are seeking employment.
Presence: 2/24/13 - 146
Gifts: Thank you to all who purchased Valentine Hearts from the Senior
High Youth. Over $700.00 was made for their summer mission trip.
Service: Thank you to all who helped make the Mardi Gras Dinner a big
success.
Death: Eugene Schmidt - 2/23/13
Altar Flowers: Provided by Pete & Joy Shaw in memory of Callie Shaw.
Acolytes: 8:30am - Ella Berdahl & Lincoln Solt
11:00am - Jessica Atwood & Karissa Fidler
Missionaries: Dr. Steve & Alene Burgert, Daniel Lush and
Emmanuel & Florence Mefor.
Welcome to Worship! If you are a newcomer, welcome! During the
service please use and pass the Friendship Folders. We encourage
everyone to record their visit and complete the information sheet,
including the city in which you live. If you are a first time guest, please fill
out the yellow sheet and bring it to the Ask Me Desk for a hospitality gift.
Also, if you have questions about FUMC, stop by the Ask Me Desk
located in Lobby Court. Church information may also be found in the
Friendship Folders and on our website: www.SeekChristToday.org.
Child Care: The nursery is located by the church office and is available
for children ages infant - 5 years. Child Care is always available during all
worship services.
Additional Parking is available in the Truscott Elementary School
parking lot, north of the church on Grant Street just west of the school.
The Children’s Worship Bags feature activities connected to today’s
message. Pick up your bag from the rack at the back of the sanctuary and
return it to an usher or place in the “Used Bags” bin near the rack after the
service so they can be re-stuffed with fun for next week!
Hearing Devices are available during the worship service. Please ask an
usher to assist you if you would like to use one.
Prayer Cards: Prayer Request cards are available in the Friendship
Folders; please use them to notify the Prayer Ministry Team of any prayer
requests and/or answered prayers. You may either drop the cards in the
offering plate, or put them in the Prayer Box at the back of the Sanctuary.
Prayers may also be submitted on our website, www.seekchristtoday.org.
Worship Service on Cable TV: The 8:30am worship service is televised
every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm on channel 83, Comcast.
Fellowship Hour: Coffee, pastries/breads/fruit are available in Coy Hall
between 9:30 & 11:00am. We invite you to stay and enjoy the fellowship.
Next Week in Worship: Rev. Lauren will continue the series, “How Do
We Pray? In Times of Conflict ” - John 17:20-26.
Large Print Bulletins & Hymnals are available from
an usher.
533 Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537
Office hours - M-Thur. 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm (970) 667-0876
Dr. Jane’s e-mail: revjane@fumcloveland.com - cell phone: 970-692-3620
Rev. Brian’s e-mail: revbrian@fumcloveland.com - cell phone: 970-690-5154
E-mail: office@fumcloveland.com; website: www.SeekChristToday.org
First United Methodist Church of Loveland
Changing Lives, Transforming the World