Hyde Park Community United Methodist ChurchSharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

EntranCE

Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack.

PRELUDE: “Hymn of Promise” arr. Martha L. ThompsonThe Carillon Choir with Neal Hamlin, Director

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION: O living and loving God, prepare our hearts for what You have for us this morning. Give us ears to hear Your good news, hearts to receive it, minds to comprehend it and the faith to live it. We offer ourselves in worship and praise. Amen.

*CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 23)The Lord is my shepherd; I want for nothing.God restores my life and comforts me.God’s goodness and mercy follow me always.So I will dwell in the Lord’s house for ever.

*HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH #64

*OPENING PRAYER:almighty and everlasting God, who has brought light to the darkness and made visible that which was hidden: Cleanse away the foolishness of our hearts, and purify us from our secret sins, that we may be able to serve You with a pure mind and heart, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. amen.

ProCLaMatIon & rESPonSE

ANTHEM: “Teach Me, O Lord” Thomas AttwoodThe Cathedral Choir

STEPHEN MINISTRY COMMISSIONING

STEPHEN MINISTER VOWSRon GarnerCraig GleasonGeneva JordanMegan RachfordSteve Smith

CONGREGATIONAL VOWSNow, we ask you, members of HPCUMC, to open your hearts to the ministry of these people and to pray for them, that they may be effective servants of Christ. Are you prepared to meet this request? If so, answer, “Yes, with the help of God.”

Yes, with the help of God.We also ask you to accept their ministry when you need help, to allow these individuals to work with you as you face struggles in your life, that you might receive support and help from your Christian brothers and sisters. If you are prepared to meet this request, answer, “Yes, with the help of God.”

Yes, with the help of God.

FINAL BLESSING OF NEW STEPHEN MINISTERS

CALL TO PRAYER: “More Love to Thee, O Christ” UMH #453 verse 1

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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.

*GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 5:1, 17-20 Pew Bible NT page 4This is the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

thanks be to God.

SERMON: “Journey With Jesus: Life From the Mount” Rev. Doug Johns

• Love _______________ (Matthew 5:17-18; Matthew 22:36-38)

• Love _______________ (Matthew 5:19; Matthew 22:39-40)

• Love is . . .

A _______________ (Matthew 5:20; John 15:12)

An _______________ (Matthew 5:43-48; John 13:35)

OFFERTORY: “Beati Quorum Via” Charles Villiers StanfordBlessed are the undefiled in the way,

who walk in the law of the Lord. (Sung in Latin)

*THE PRESENTATION and DOXOLOGY UMH #95Praise 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

InVItatIon to PraY“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

WEddInG: Bob Edgecomb’s son, Rob, married Amie Medley in Las Vegas Saturday, March 13, 2016.

oUr CHUrCH FaMILY:

Staff & Their Families: Sally Dee, Rev. Ian Strickland

Men & Women in the Military*: Matt Homan, 1st Sergeant, U.S. Army (husband of Rebecca Homan)

our Church Ministries:Hospitality Ministry, Children Ministry Leaders, Bulletin/Mailing Volunteers

oUr CoMMUnItY MInIStrY PartnErS: Wesley Chapel Mission Center as they provide a safe after school program which enhances academic understanding, provides a snack, and teaches about Jesus to children in Over-the-Rhine.

oUr GLoBaL oUtrEaCH PartnErS:Germany (churches in Augustusburg, Chemnitz, Freiberg, and Plauen) as they shine Christ’s light in a community that is vastly atheistic.

a LEntEn PraYEr For otHErSGod of the distressed, we bring to You the grieving ones, hurting ones, suffering and wounded ones. Bring wholeness and healing, comfort and relief, to broken bodies and minds.

God of the dispossessed we bring to You the lonely ones, the homeless ones, thirsty, tired and penniless ones. Bring hope and sustenance, physical and spiritual food to hungry bodies and souls. God of compassion, hear our prayer.

The LORD is good to all; God has compassion on all He has made.May the peace, love and compassion of the Lord be with you now and always. Amen.

(adapted from John Birch)

*We want to include prayers for any active duty men & women in the military. Please send the information to lgarrison@hpcumc.org.

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*HYMN: “Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love” UMH #566

*BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE

POSTLUDE: Toccata, Op. 19 No. 3 Charles TournemireBrenda Portman, organist

*Please stand as you are able.Join together in reading/singing the bold type.

UMH - United Methodist Hymnal

Liturgist: Bettye BeaumontAcolyte: Scott Schap

9:00 Grace Chapel Communion: Sharon Michaelson

Welcome to WorshipWe are glad you have joined us today! Please sign the friendship/attendance pad and join us in the Welcome Center after worship for coffee, fellowship & information. The following assistive devices are available: assistive listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system and large print hymnals & order of worship.

News & Happenings is included in your worship bulletin and in our weekly e-mail news. Visit us online at hydeparkchurch.org for a comprehensive view of our ministries.

View live worship every Sunday at 9:30 am & 11:00 am online. In addition, recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website in both video and audio format. The 9:30 am service from the previous week can be heard each Sunday on WCVX (1160 AM) at 1:00 pm.

nursery (9:30 am & 11:00 am) Drop off your child in Room 120: Infants Room 120 1 year olds Room 119 2 year olds Room 118

Children’s Sunday School (9:30 am - Lower Level): Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) Room 14 Ages 5 & Kindergarten Room 15 1st & 2nd Grades Room 8 3rd & 4th Grades Room 6 Life Explorers (5th & 6th Grade) Room 9

Children’s ChoirsChildren from Age 3 - 6th grade begin 11:00 am worship with their families in the sanctuary and are then invited and escorted to attend children’s choirs. Pick up your child in their respective room. Joy Singers (Age 3 - Grade 2) Sunshine Singers (Grades 3-6)Elizabeth Hickerson - Director Dana Calhoun - Director Room 8 Choir Room 202

Student Ministry Bible Study 9:30 am Middle School (7th & 8th Grade) Room 301 High School (9th - 12th Grade) Room 3025:30 - 8:00 pm Middle School Youth Fellowship Little Theater5:30 - 8:00 pm High School Youth Fellowship Little Theater

adult Sunday School 9:30 am Adult Sunday School Class Library FaithWeavers Room 205 Parents with Young Children Parlor 11:00 am New Ventures Parlor Soul Builders Room 205 Hyde Park Community

1345 Grace AvenueCincinnati, OH 45208

513-871-1345www.hydeparkchurch.org

over-the-rhine Community1310 Race St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202513-871-1345www.otrcc.org

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Hyde Park Community:Palm Sunday, we continue with our sermon series: “Journey With Jesus.” Pastor Cathy’s sermon, “Choosing Love in Jerusalem” is based on Luke 19:28-40 and 23:1-5, 13-25. We will celebrate Jesus’ selfless love, and triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Join us next Sunday and invite a friend, relative, acquaintance, or neighbor to join you!

We look forward to seeing you next Sunday!

Holy Communion:1st Sunday of the Month at all Services (Hyde Park)

All other Sundays 9:00 am, Chapel (Hyde Park)

Every Sunday 10:30 am, Sanctuary (Over-the-Rhine)

Hyde Park Community Worship:

Sunday - 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary

traditional Worship: 8:00 and 9:30 amJoin us for a celebration of God’s Word through inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and congregational hymns. Our 88-rank Casavant pipe organ accompanies our adult choirs each week. Our children and handbell choirs also enhance our Sunday morning worship.

Worship @ 11: 11:00 amYou are invited to this new multi-media service with inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and a special time for children. “The Gift,” a newly-formed group of instrumentalists and vocalists, will offer a variety of styles of music including contemporary Christian music, jazz and gospel.

September - May, 2nd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30 pm, Sanctuary

taizé Worship: 7:30 pmA contemplative candlelight service of scripture, prayer, and music.

over-the-rhine Community Church Worship: Sunday - 10:30 am, Sanctuary

Join us at 1310 Race Street in OTR for a unique worship experience in the historic Nast-Trinity Church building. OTRCC is a New Church Start in a rapidly changing and highly diverse community. Worship here exemplifies the surrounding neighborhood with multi-cultural styles, a “come as you are” environment, and a strong focus on local mission and justice.