Contemporary Worship at 9:30 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name. Bring an offering, and come before him. Worship the Lord in holy splendor. (1 Chronicles 16:29) Worship Music Joe Anthony, Worship Leader This is Amazing Grace You are Good Welcome Worship Music Love So Great Prayer The Word I John 4:7-21 Sermon Abiding in Love Pastor Kerry Leeper Offering Abide With Me One Thing Remains Blessing
First United Methodist Church Senior Pastor: Rev. Joseph DiPaolo Associate Pastor: Rev. Kerry Leeper Pastor of Discipleship & Administration: Rev. Eddie Cameron 29 E. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 717-394-7231 www.EngageGodFirst.org
April 29, 2018 Spring Cantata * please stand if able Prelude Poem Charles Callahan Judy Williams, piano; Peter Omundsen, organ Announcements & Greeting Introit To God Be the Glory Chancel Choir- Brian Norcross, Director *Call to Worship Praise the Lord, all you who are in awe of God’s presence! For the Lord our God has never turned away from us, or left us bewildered or alone. Praise the Lord, all you who are descendants of God’s people! Revere our Holy God. For the Lord our God has heard the cries and the pain of God’s people. Praise the Lord, all you who have committed yourselves to God in worship and praise! Come before the Lord our God, to celebrate the way God has guided and blessed us, for dominion belongs to the Lord. (based on Psalm 22:25-28) *Hymn Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise No. 312 Common Prayer Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son, overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honor, glory and might, now and in all eternity. Amen Scripture Reading John 15:1-17 (Pew Bible, NT, p.103) Concerns of the People Choral Call to Prayer Jesus Remember Me No. 488 Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. The Lord's Prayer No. 3068 Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Amen. Invitation to the Offering Offertory All to Us arr. Mary McDonald Ben Webber & Paul Richer, tenors Allen Popjoy & Peter Omundsen, bass Judy Williams, piano Procession of Offerings *Doxology All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night (stanza 5) No. 682 *Hymn O Living God (green hymnal) No. 3089 CANTATA Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest Chancel Choir and Cantata Orchestra- Brian Norcross, Conductor Reflection and Introduction Pastor Joe DiPaolo Introit- Kyrie (Choir) Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. and let perpetual light shine upon them. Exaudi orationem meam, Hear my prayer, ad te omnis caro veniet. for unto Thee all flesh shall come. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Kyrie eleison. Lord have mercy. Vanitas Vanitatum (Choir) Vanitas vanitatum, omnia vanitas! Vanity of vanities, all is vanity! Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem. Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest. Lacrimosa Full of tears (from the Dies Irae) et locutus est, he said, pereat dies in qusa natus sum. Let the day perish wherein I was born. (from Job 3:2-3) Agnus Dei (Soloists: Becca Betty, soprano; Jan Betty, soprano) Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, qui tollis peccata mundi, who takes away the sins of the world, miserere nobis,dona eis requiem. have mercy on us; grant them rest. Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, qui tollis peccata mundi, who takes away the sins of the world, dona nobis pacem, miserere nobis, grant us peace; have mercy on us; dona eis requiem. grant them rest. Sanctus Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Holy, Holy, Holy, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Lord God of Hosts. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna in the highest! Lux Aeterna Luz aeterna luceat eis, Domine: May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum: in the company of Thy saints forever: quia pius es. for Thou art merciful. Et lux perpetua luceat eis. Let perpetual light shine on them. (Tenor solo; Ben Webber) Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) (Choir; soprano solo, Kathy Seaber) Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord et lux perpetua luceat eis. and let perpetual light shine upon them. Dona nobis pacem. Grant us peace. *Hymn When In Our Music God is Glorified No. 68 *Blessing Dismissal He Lives (refrain) No. 310 He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today: he walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way. He lives, he lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart. Postlude Thy Strong Word arr. Sam Eatherton Peter Omundsen, organ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Our Mission Connect People to Jesus Christ Grow Disciples Relieve Suffering
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Greeters
N: Ron & Shirley Mentch W: Jeff, Kathy, Jarod & Sophia Steed
Wendy Thorbahn, Hollis Thorbahn, Brenda Troop, Barb St John
N: George & Pat Werner W: Bob & Kay Troxell
Ushers
Jeff Bradley, Nancy Bradley, Annette & James Day, Philip Harnish, Doug Ockrymiek
Barry Rodeffer, John Donald, Kit & Pam Emert, Paul Emert, Gerald Kiger, Kyle McWilliams, Ron Trout, Carol & Harry Yost
Sound Tech
Ken Beiler
Chris Reindollar
Chuck McWilliams
Acolyte
Austin Day
Lauren Markley
Welcome Center
Dottie Riedlinger
Don & Anne Griswold
Ethel Esianor-Mitchual
Fellowship Time
Linda Cullen
Kmieczak Family
Safety & Security
Wayne Betty
We welcome all to worship today! To help us stay connected with you, please fill out the “Connect Card” that is found in your bulletin. This card helps the church track changes in email, phone, address, and more. On the card you can tell us your areas of interest by checking all that apply. Be sure to share your prayer requests with the staff by writing them on the card. Staff members pray for each request on Monday afternoon. Place the card in the offering plate today. Thank you for helping us get to know and stay connected with you! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COMPASSION CHILD- Our Youth Group has been sponsoring a child through Compassion International since 2011! Her name is Igikundiro Pascaline and she lives in Rwanda. She is 11 years old and (happily!) has been nicknamed “Iggy”. Each month, we pay $38 to help her and her family receive food, health care and education through Compassion International. We are looking for 12 families from First Church to help us sponsor Iggy. There will be a table in the Gathering Place on May 6, 13 & 20. Please pick a month to sponsor Iggy, write your name on the board, and make a check payable to "First UMC" with “IGGY” in the memo. There will also be a letter for Iggy on the table. Please take a minute and write a short prayer or happy thought for her! With questions, contact Laura Meisl (youth@engagegodfirst.org) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL for children in preschool -5th Grade! NEW DATE! Sunday, JULY 15-Thursday JULY 19 6:00-8:00 PM Get ready for an adventure to an unchartered island where children are Rescued by Jesus. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this fun week! GRADUATE SUNDAY- On Sunday, May 20th, graduates will be acknowledged at all three worship services. Following the 10:45 service, a luncheon for all 2018 graduates and their families will be hosted by our pastors! If you or someone from your family is a 2018 graduate (high school/college), please contact Katherine Spear (kgs.130@gmail.com or 717-394-7231), with the following: Graduate’s full name, School attended, Degree/certificate obtained (college), Future plans. Thank you! DISCOVERY CORNER PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS! Join us this summer for stories, music, crafts and fun! All children ages 3 to 5 years old are welcome to register! Register for one, two, or all three weeks of Camp! June 4th- 8th , July 9th-13th , August 6th- 10th Camp is Monday- Friday 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM. Each week of camp requires a registration fee of $100.00 per child, cash or check. Registration forms are available at the school or email your interest to LIbby Barringer, Director (director@discoverycornerpreschool.com) SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL- Summer Sunday School begins May 27 and ends August 26. During the summer, children meet in Room 207 for a "One Room" Sunday School experience! Our teachers get a much needed break over the summer, only volunteering for one Sunday. That means parents and others are needed to make this work. There are 14 Sundays that we need covered. If every parent takes a turn plus a few others we can easily manage this. We average 10-15 children over summer so we only need 2 adults in the classroom. This is a great opportunity for choir members to take a turn as they are unavailable throughout the school year! With questions about what is involved or to sign up, please contact Laura Sambrick (families_and_chldren@engagegodfirst.org or 717-394-7231). Thank you for helping to make Summer Sunday School special for our children! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST CHURCH STUDENTS! First UMC students may apply for a scholarship towards their education. Applicant criteria includes: 1) active FUMC membership for at least one year, 2) completion of freshman year (or 25% of program), and 3) an aggregate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Individuals remain eligible for funds for three years of undergraduate study and then three years of graduate study, but must complete the application yearly. Graduate/ vocational/seminary students may also apply. Priority for funds is given to seminary students. Part time students will also be considered if funds are available. Information and applications can be printed from the FUMC website: www.engagegodfirst.org . Applications may also be picked up at the church office, and a current transcript must accompany the applications. Deadline for the church office to receive COMPLETED applications is JUNE 15. Incomplete applications will not be given consideration. You may expect to receive an email confirming the Scholarship Committee’s receipt of your application within 2 weeks of your submission. If you do not receive this email, please notify Don immediately. With questions, contact: Don Griswold (degriswold2@gmail.com), Committee Chair. NEW LOCK BOX AT THE WELCOME CENTER! We have installed a new, secure lock box on the wall to the right of the Welcome Center in the Gathering Place. We will use this new box when there are events that require a sign up form or donations are given for ministry outreach. The box will ensure that all monies and information are secure and received by the proper groups. With questions, please stop by the Welcome Center or call the church office. gegodfirst.org/files/Scholarship%20instructions%20w%20Application%202017.pdf Applications may also be picked up at the church office. A current transcriptmustaccompany the applications.Deadline for the church office to receive COMPLETED applications is JUNE 15.Incomplete applications will not be given consideration. You may expect to receive an email confirming the Scholarship Committee’s receipt of your application within 2 weeks of your submission.If you do not receive this email, please notify Don immediately. With questions contact:Don Griswold,degriswold2@gmail.com, Committee Chair.
