what’s going on at this week at methodist temple first
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Our Mission:Putting our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Thank you for worshipping with us! We’re so glad you’re visiting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask an usher or greeter. They are happy to answer any questions and will accommodate any special need you may have in any way they can! We hope to see you again soon!
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Website: www.methodisttemple.church
Phone: (812) 476-1306
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Children are an important part of our church family! We welcome little ones to worship with their family or to take advantage of our specially designed KIDZ programing. KIDZ stands for Know God, Impact Others, Develop Disciples, and have Zeal!
During WorshipActivity Bags and KIDZ Bulletins are available at each sanctuary entrance. Children are invited to come up front for the KIDZ Moment.
KIDZ WorshipElementary age children are invited to KIDZ Worship following the KIDZ Moment or they can remain in the service. KIDZ Worship takes place in the Celebration Center. Children may be picked up at the Celebration Center at the conclusion of worship.
KIDZ Care for infants through pre-K is available all morning in the Children’s Wing.
Our PastorsPastor Stephen Beutler • [email protected] Pastor Andy Payton• [email protected]
Pastor David Warren• [email protected]
Pastor Pat Jackson• [email protected]
Global Missionaries
Tom Heaton • Mission Guatemala
Berit Skaare • Ilula Orphanage, Tanzania
David Duncan • Lebanon/Jordan
What’s going on at Methodist Temple...
Sunday, April 3rd
5:30 pm Middle School Youth Refuge Teen Center6:45 pm High School Youth Refuge Teen Center7:00 pm Temple U Library
Monday, April 4th
9:00 am Crafters Teen Center6:00 pm Missions Team Meeting Fish Bowl
Tuesday, April 5th
9:00 am SAM’S Exercise Celebration Center
Wednesday, April 6th
5:30 pm Open Community Fellowship Hall
Thursday, April 7th
11:30 am SAM’S Out to Lunch Bunch The Carousel6:00 pm Temple Choir Rehearsal Music Center7:15 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Music Center
Friday, April 8th
No Scheduled Church Activities
Saturday, April 9th
No Scheduled Church Activities
Sunday, April 10th
9:30 am Blood Pressure Checks Fellowship Hall5:30 pm Middle School Youth Refuge Teen Center6:45 pm High School Youth Refuge Teen Center7:00 pm Temple U Library
2109 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, IN 47714 • 812.476.1306 www.methodisttemple.com
This Week at Methodist Temple
April 3 • 2016
Sam’s Out to Lunch Bunch
Join us for our regular Senior Adult Ministry’s Out to Lunch Bunch this Thursday at 11:30 a.m. They will meet at The Carousel Restuarant located at 5115 Monroe Ave, Evansville, IN 47715. Sign Up at Connection Central today!
Butter Braids
We are excited to have a large group of kids interested in going to summer camp this year. We are trying to offset the cost of camp for our youth through fundraising. Right now, we are selling Butter Braid® pastries.
The one-and only Butter Braid® pastry is hand-braided with care in a small town in Iowa. They are made with quality ingredients - flour, sugar, butter - and are filled with delicious fruit and cream fillings (eight flavors available!). The pastries are delivered frozen - thaw one out, bake it for 30 minutes and enjoy! It’s similar to a light and airy bread, but with a twist of flaky pastry on top.
We will be selling Butter Braids until April 17. See any of our students today or stop by Connection Central to order yours!
SAM’s X.Y.Z. Day
Mark your calendars for our ninth annual XYZ Adult Day. XYZ Day is a day for adults to fellowship, learn, eat, and enjoy life together.
XYZ Day will be held right here at Methodist Temple May 5. There is a registration fee of $12 per person. This includes coffee and snack at registration, lunch and the choice of two interest groups. Stop by Connection Central to find out more info and register today!
Open Community
It’s Open Community time again! Our first Open Community will take place April 6 with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and workshops starting at 6:15 p.m. Stop by the iPad at Connection Central to sign up and get more info.
New Web Site
This last week, we launched a completely new website! You can now find us at www.methodisttemple.church. The new site has a sleek modern look and feel and lots of new features and pages. Take a few moments and check it out!
Message Notes
Welcome to this hour of worship. May you find joy in the songs of praise. May you find guidance in the Word of God. May you find peace in a whispered prayer. May you find strength and hope in the renewal of your spirit.
Today’s choral selections are provided by the Temple Choir, under the direction of Joan Nevill.
Soloist during Anthem: Ken Horn
Organist: Barbara Waite
Today’s SpeakerPastor David Warren
Current Sermon SeriesHope
Prayer Concerns– JoAnn Hachmeister– Jerry Kendall– Jim Bishop – Jack Gold and family in the passing of Betty Gold
Altar FlowersToday’s sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God by Melinda & Todd Remley in honor of Bob & Lois Riggs.
Liturgical Information
Second Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: White
Pre-Service Music The Dixielanders
We Prepare Our Hearts for WorshipWelcome
Prelude The Dixielanders
Call to Worship (Please devote your attention to the video screen)
*Chimes & Service of LightThe congregation stands with the first note of the chimes.
The acolytes bring the living flame, symbolizing the presence of God’s Holy Spirit.
*Selected Hymns “He Lives, I’ll Fly Away, & Do, Lord, Remember Me”Members of the congregation are invited to play their instruments during these songs.
*Greeting of the People
Special Music The Dixielanders
We Open Our Lives to GodCommissioning Open Community Teachers
Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer Giving Tithes & Offerings “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Dorsey/Schrader
*Hymn (#378 in Hymnal) “Amazing Grace” (Verses 1 & 6)
We Hear the Word of God
KIDZ Moment
Anthem “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Arr. by Ed Lojeski
Scripture Reading Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: “Slow of Heart” Pastor David Warren
We Dedicate Ourselves to God
CommunionAll are invited to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please join in the spoken responses available on the video screen.
*Chimes & Service of Light
The acolytes enter during the last stanza of the closing hymn to carry a flame from the altar at the end of the service as a symbol that we must carry the light of Christ out from the church and into the world.
*Benediction
*Hymn “When the Saints Go Marching In” Members of the congregation are invited to play their instruments during this song.
Order of Worship The asterisk (*) designates when the congregation will please stand. Worshipers who find standing difficult are invited to remain seated.
Today’s Anthem
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee”
I am weak but Thou art strongJesus keep me from all wrongI’ll be satisfied as long as I walkLet me walk close to Thee
Just a closer walk with TheeJesus grant my humble plea!Daily walking close to TheeLet it be, dear Lord, let it be.
When the journey here is o’erTime for me will be no moreGuide me to Thy distant shoreTo Thy shore, oh dear Lord, to Thy shore
Just a closer walk with TheeJesus grant my humble plea!Daily walking close to TheeLet it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Adapted and arranged by Ed Lojeski; © 1975 by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. ICS. ARR. Reprinted by permission of Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation.
Today’s Service
Today we are resurrecting an old Easter custom begun by the early Greek Christians known as “Bright Sunday” or “Holy Humor Sunday.” For centuries in all Christian faith traditions, the week following Easter Sunday was observed by the faithful as “days of joy and laughter” with parties and picnics to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Today we seek to continue the same tradition of joy with upbeat music and humor as part of our worship.