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And the Son AroseAnd the Son Arose An Easter musical written through the eyes of those who An Easter musical written through the eyes of those who

witnessed the ministry of Christ firstwitnessed the ministry of Christ first--hand.hand.

Written by Mark Brymer & Cindy BerryWritten by Mark Brymer & Cindy Berry

Palm Sunday Palm Sunday

April 1, 2012April 1, 2012

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April 1, 2012 - Palm Sunday

9:00 a.m. worship

WORSHIP CELEBRATIONWORSHIP CELEBRATIONWORSHIP CELEBRATIONWORSHIP CELEBRATION

POSTLUDE Dianne Kime

PRELUDE JoEllyn Zenisek

GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP “Hosanna”

OPENING HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 278

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 888

LEADER: This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand,

and by which we are saved.

PEOPLE: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day,

and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to

many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of

God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all

things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the

power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the

blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.

HYMN OF PRAYER “Alleluia” No. 186

PASTORAL PRAYER...LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the

kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

OFFERTORY Dianne Kime

CANTATA “And the Son Arose” Chancel Choir

I) Dawn’s Early Light

II) The Chosen One

III) He Is Blessed

IV) The Temple

V) The Lord’s Supper

VI) The Betrayal

VII) The Crucifixion

VIII) The Tomb

IX) And the Son Arose

April 1, 2012 - Palm Sunday

10:30 a.m. worship

WORSHIP CELEBRATIONWORSHIP CELEBRATIONWORSHIP CELEBRATIONWORSHIP CELEBRATION

PRELUDE “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” Praise Team

GREETING

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 888

WORSHIP THROUGH SONG Praise Team

“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”

“Jesus Messiah”

OFFERTORY “Hosanna (Praise is Rising)” Praise Team

PASTORAL PRAYER…LORD’S PRAYER

CANTATA “And the Son Arose” Chancel Choir

(Song list on opposite page)

POSTLUDE Dianne Kime

Welcome Guests! Welcome to our worship service! We are glad that you are here with us! May you feel God’s presence & the warmth of Christian fellowship as you worship with us. Please fill out your name, address & phone number on the Wel-come card in your row and place it in the offering plate. If this is your first visit to EUM, take your Welcome card to the hospitality desk after the service to receive a welcome gift. You can also view our Sunday schedule on the next page. Parking is available in the upper and lower Gateway Parking lots on Sunday morning. Please feel free to park there & walk to EUM or take the shuttle bus! IMPORTANT: Parking is prohibited within 15’ of all corners. Police may ticket your car. Neighbors have asked us to remind you. In order that our senior citizens & handicapped members can secure parking close to the church entrance, we are asking that our healthy members park in the upper Gateway parking lot or down the block from the church. Thank you! “QUIET BAGS” are located by the sanctuary doors. They contain activities for any young child to do during church. Please point them out to visiting families and return them at the end of the service.

WELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOME

SUNDAY SCHEDULESUNDAY SCHEDULESUNDAY SCHEDULESUNDAY SCHEDULE

Worship 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Nursery care is available at BOTH services

Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Faith Alive, Explorers

10:30 a.m. Crossbearers & Seekers, 3-D’s

Young Adults & College Students 11:45 a.m. Bible Study in the Red Room

Youth (6th-12th grade) 9:00 a.m. Discipleship 201

9:00 a.m. Middle School Small Groups & High School Small Groups

Children (Birth-5th grade) Ministry Age 9:00 10:30

Infant Nursery 0-18 months Toddler Nursery 18-36 months Toddler Nursery 18-24 months Two’s Class 2 years CritterLand 3 & 4 years (pre-K) CritterLand 3’s 3 years CritterLand 4’s 4 years (pre-K) M&M’s K-5th grade SHOUT K-5th grade

See Information Desk or an usher for room locations Pagers are provided for all nurseries

“…Freely you have received; freely give.” Matthew 10:8

Budget Income 3/25/12 = $11,641.51 ($17,148 x 53 weeks= 2012 Budget)

Attendance 3/25/12 = 605

OUR STEWARDSHIPOUR STEWARDSHIPOUR STEWARDSHIPOUR STEWARDSHIP

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CHURCH INFORMATIONCHURCH INFORMATIONCHURCH INFORMATIONCHURCH INFORMATION

The SAGES Breakfast held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m. will be moving again! Beginning on April 12th, meet us for breakfast at DeRango’s

Pizza Palace located at Douglas Ave. & 3 Mile Rd.

Men, if you are interested in playing softball for the EUM team this summer, please contact mitch@eumchurch.com. Games are on

Monday Night. Youth guys must be high school freshman or older

to play.

HALO Handyman and Cleaning Day! On April 27th our EUM family will have the chance to be the hands and feet of Christ by making the HALO facility a nicer

place to be with fresh paint and a deep clean and a bit of organizing. Mark it on

your calendar and more information will be coming soon.

Save the Date for our Spring Church Clean-up, which will be Saturday, May 5, 2012. Join us at 8:30am for breakfast

prepared by the Men’s Ministry, then roll up your sleeves and

join us for cleaning and fellowship from 9:00-12:00. Sign-up is available in the lounge this month. All ages welcome to

participate. No child care available.

Dear EUM, we are having a dinner benefit for our daughter, Stephanie, who has cancer. The dinner will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Fel-

lowship Hall. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale. The cost is $10.00

per ticket for a mostaccioli dinner. To purchase tickets, you may see either Lisa or

Ed Smerchek near the Information Desk on Sundays or contact us at 886-3503 or 989-1462. Please do not make donations for Stephanie payable to EUM. Thank

you for your prayers and support. ~Ed & Lisa Smerchek

Opportunity to serve our community! Community Meal at St. Richard’s is a meal provided to the needy every Tuesday night. Our

church along with several others in the community take turns mak-

ing the meal and serving the public at the location. In a typical year,

we serve the meal four times. We have to buy all the ingredients, cook what is needed and serve it in an assembly line fashion on that

night. Would you like to lead this important ministry for EUM?

Please contact Kevin Cookman at 456-6266 or kcookman@wi.rr.com.

Wednesday Night Men’s Study Group information: We meet every week from

6:30-8:00 p.m. Join us! April 4th - The men will meet for prayer even though most

activities will not meet that night. April 11th - Part 2 of the Resolution series fol-lowed by a ceremony for the men taking the vows from 8:00-8:30 p.m. Family and

friends are invited. April 18th - Chris Reuwer will start a study on a book of the Bible that will take us through the summer.

“Come, Now is the Time to Worship” Praise Team

CIRCLES OF COMMITMENTCIRCLES OF COMMITMENTCIRCLES OF COMMITMENTCIRCLES OF COMMITMENT

BELIEVE BELONG BECOME

Core: Leadership and Ministry

• Makes up approximately 10/15% of the membership and is the

most committed to Christ and to the ministry of the local church. • Accept a large responsibility for the ongoing mission and ministry.

• Most faithful in vows: prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. • Desire to grow spiritually.

• They do not get offended as often and understand regular and sacri-

ficial giving habits. • This is the part of church that can be the most honest, where truth is

spoken in love and understood in that framework.

Committed: Maturing Members

• Faithful in their worship attendance, these people often show up for

church school or Bible study, and they support programs of the church.

• Church is important to these folks, but they tend to speak in terms of what they receive versus what they give to the church.

• They tend to perceive church as something they belong to rather

than something they are a part of – a club, versus a body. • They are comfortable in church; therefore, they can be resistant to

change. • They may have strong opinions about everything, but they are not

always faithful.

HOW COMMITTED ARE YOU?HOW COMMITTED ARE YOU?HOW COMMITTED ARE YOU?HOW COMMITTED ARE YOU?

• The majority of a churches programming is directed to these peo-ple.

• They want the church to succeed, to thrive, and even to grow; how-ever, they do not want growth to cause too much change, nor do they want the church’s health to cost too much.

Congregation: Members

• This group does church on Sunday – but are not involved in much else.

• They are faithful to Sunday’s for “God-fixes” but little else.

• We need and want these people in our churches and we are grateful to have them; but a church would not survive long based on the good will of this group alone.

• They view church as consumers – the Church exists to serve their needs.

• They tend to be the most offended with money talk.

• They are not always clear about the mission and ministry of the church.

• They give to causes and less to budget.

• Mixing metaphors: Core is on the field; Committed are on the side-lines; Congregation is in the stands.

Crowd: Regular Attenders • Some may call these folks the Christmas and Easter crowd.

• They often do not believe that it makes a difference to them whether they are part of a church community or not – they feel they can be spiritual on their own.

• They have a very limited understanding of what the church is and does.

• They view the pastor as the paid professional who “runs” the

church. They do not understand the concept of “equipping the saints.”

• They need to have their need for connectedness awaken, as well as

their need for interdependence.

Community

• Inactive or uninvolved in a local congregation. Resources: Vital Signs by Dan Dick The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren

Evangelical United Methodist Church Vision

We envision a Healthy Church, where non-churched, once-churched, and

badly churched people find their lifeless souls resurrected to abundant life

in Christ. We desire a church that provides Ancient Future Worship, em-

bracing musical diversity. We envision a church that understands the dis-

tinction between worship and performance and comes expecting to engage

in God’s presence. We want a church that values integrity from the pulpit

and is known for teaching about the loving God who transforms and em-

powers us to love others. A church that is known for its hunger to go deep

into the scriptures, wide in sharing its faith, a church that allows the Holy

Spirit to draw us near into God’s presence, and encourages us to rest in

God’s Grace.

We envision a church that embraces and values a strong children’s minis-

try. A church in which a child knows that he or she is loved by Jesus, nur-

tured through creative and experiential ministry, and respected as a mem-

ber of the family of God. A church which values a strong youth ministry

which helps youth be involved in the present-day ministry, and to have the

tools to live life safely and boldly for Jesus in a hurting world. We seek to

be a church in which the parents’ efforts are supported as they establish a

spiritual foundation in the home.

We envision a church in which it is normative for adults to be involved in a small group ministry that provides a safe forum for them to wrestle with

God and to be in ministry with others. A church where all people use the

gifts and talents that God has given them, in order that the entire church

may function like a well-oiled machine or a well-tuned orchestra. We long

for a church where everyone is doing his or her part for the beauty of the

whole. We yearn for a church that replicates the biblical church in Acts

where no one sits on the sideline as a non-contributing spectator.

We envision a church that refuses to be ingrown or self-focused but instead

channels its redemptive power into the world. A church which does not

abandon its elderly, orphaned, or widowed, but visits, loves, and values them. We envision a church so full of love and amazed by grace that peo-

ple cannot constrain themselves from sharing generously of their resources

and material possessions with those in need. We hunger for a church which

is flexible and sensitive in allowing God’s Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and

empower us in all that we do.

THE VISION OF EUMTHE VISION OF EUMTHE VISION OF EUMTHE VISION OF EUM

CHANCEL CHOIR MEMBERS:

Carol Albright Bill Albright Mark Amborn Polly Amborn Diane Chu Jody Daharsh Ross Daharsh Larry Dolan Peggy Eichelberger Jim Engholt Bob Gall

Kurt Genich Jan Graham Tom Graham Joyce Gregg Larry Gregg Carol Haider Matt Holewinski Robin Juras Dianne Kime Bobbi McClure Lucy McNaughton

Stew McNaughton Judi Mowry Judy Nickelsen Steve Palmer Erin Parsons Rod Parsons Gale Pucci Carrie Richmond Eric Richmond Betty Robinson Reed Sampson

Loren Sparks Sandy Sparks Dennis Stevenson Karen Stevenson Donna Strike Kim Strike Faye Strome Roger Strome Jeanne Tyree- Francis

Director: JoEllyn Zenisek Narrators: Pam Oksiuta, Cheryl Buenger, John Gorton, John Nickelsen

Bulletin Cover: Watercolor by Missy Damaschke Powerpoint presentation: Dianne Kime, JoEllyn Zenisek, Mark Svendsen Sound: Corey Nietupski

CANTATA PARTICIPANTSCANTATA PARTICIPANTSCANTATA PARTICIPANTSCANTATA PARTICIPANTS

Everybody, Ministers

Rev. Dr. Creighton Kaye, Senior Pastor

Rev. Karin Kaye, Pastor

Devin Tharp, Director of Youth & Family Ministry

Mitch Buenger, Director of Young Adult Ministry

Sherry Nygaard, Director of Forever Friends Children’s Ministry

Amy Oestreich, Associate Director of Children’s Ministry

John Fleming, Director of Congregational Care

Katie Steiner, Youth Ministry Assistant

Ann Hutler, Children’s Ministry Assistant

Allison Chernouski, Church Secretary

Michelle Halstead, MDO Director

Jeff Wendt, Facilities Supervisor

Suzanne Kurtz, Nursery Coordinator

JoEllyn Zenisek, Organist/Choir Director

Dianne Kime, Pianist

Kathy Priem, Finance Secretary

OUR STAFFOUR STAFFOUR STAFFOUR STAFF FAITH & FITNESS EVENTFAITH & FITNESS EVENTFAITH & FITNESS EVENTFAITH & FITNESS EVENT

Sign up NOW!

Fourth Annual

Run to Spring A family-friendly 5K run, walk

& wheelchair roll on the Pike Creek Pathway

Saturday, April 14th at 9:00 a.m.

Razor Sharp Fitness 7300 Washington Avenue

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS directly support A Full Life ministry to aid disabled

children and orphans in developing countries.

Free Day Care: Bring the entire family - Certified day care provided before, during

and after the race with plenty of activities for kids and non-runners: crafts, games,

reading rooms. Signed release form required.

Join the EUM Faith & Fitness team!

Sign up at http://www.afulllife.us.com/

Deadline to register online is April 7th

Questions? Call Kimberly Strike at 634-8616.

FREEDOM THROUGH CHRISTFREEDOM THROUGH CHRISTFREEDOM THROUGH CHRISTFREEDOM THROUGH CHRIST

Want Freedom from Your Hurts, Habits, or Hang-ups?

Then CELEBRATE RECOVERY may be for you.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a Christ-centered, biblically-based, 12-step program designed

to offer a time-tested and effective tool for recovery from our hurts, habits, compul-

sions, and addictions. It is a safe place where all who come can grow stronger in their

personal relationship with God and others by removing their masks, and by sharing

their experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and hopes.

We meet at church EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

You are welcome to join at any time!

Contact Mike or Bethany Topel at 619-1948 or m.topel@sbcglobal.net

for more information.

CHURCH EVENT CALENDARCHURCH EVENT CALENDARCHURCH EVENT CALENDARCHURCH EVENT CALENDAR

SUNDAY* 4/1 - Palm Sunday

9:00 a.m. Worship w/hymns 10:30 a.m. Worship w/praise songs Chancel Choir Cantata & Children’s Palm Parade in both services 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. FUELED Practice in Fellowship Hall

6:30-8:30 p.m. The Truth Project at Nygaards’ home 6:30 p.m. Student Leader Meeting at Tharps’ home

MONDAY 4/2

9:00-11:00 a.m. Lydia Circle in the Chapel

TUESDAY 4/3

8:30 a.m. SAGES Coffee Clutch at McDonald’s 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting in the SHOUT Room WEDNESDAY 4/4

9:00-11:00 a.m. Purl Girls knitting group in Memorial Lounge No Merge or Bible Blast this week 5:30 p.m. Men’s Prayer Group in the Lower Lounge 6:15-7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice in Sanctuary 6:30-8:00 p.m. W.O.W. (Women on Wednesdays) in Chapel THURSDAY 4/5

7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Service

No Celebrate Recovery Meeting, but Mike & Bethany Topel are available in the Chapel after the service. FRIDAY 4/6

6:00 a.m. Fusion Men’s Group in Fellowship Hall 12:00-8:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - 3rd Floor SATURDAY 4/7 SUNDAY* 4/8 - Easter Sunday

9:00 a.m. Worship w/hymns 10:30 a.m. Worship w/praise songs * See Sunday Schedule on Page 3

Any PRAYER concerns? Call Jan (498-8178) or Betty (553-1811)

or email prayerchain@eumchurch.com

MISSION STATEMENT:

To bring people into a personal and dynamic relationship with

Jesus Christ and to equip and mobilize them for ministry.

Mother’s Day Out Classes are M-W-F from 9:15 a.m.– 2:15 p.m.

Palm SundayPalm SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday April 1st at 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Palm Parade & Chancel Choir Cantata: “And the Son Arose”

Maundy Thursday Remembrance ServiceMaundy Thursday Remembrance ServiceMaundy Thursday Remembrance ServiceMaundy Thursday Remembrance Service

April 5th at 7:00 p.m.

John Fleming preaching - Communion will be served

Childcare available for children ages 3 & under

Good Friday Stations of the CrossGood Friday Stations of the CrossGood Friday Stations of the CrossGood Friday Stations of the Cross April 6th from 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Experience the Passion of the Christ through this self-guided meditation for ages 11 and up. Plan for

approx. 25 minutes.

Easter Sunday WorshipEaster Sunday WorshipEaster Sunday WorshipEaster Sunday Worship!!!!

April 8th at 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Creighton preaching

Questions? Call the church office at

262-632-8381 or email

office@eumchurch.com.

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