Fullerton First United Methodist Church Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 10:00 a.m.
Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2015 Order of Service *Indicates: Please stand, if you are able.
PRELUDE
“Ave Verum Corpus” - Arr. by P.Biggs
Hyeyeon Kim, Organ
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
April Moell
(If you request a prayer, you are welcome to fill out a prayer request card located in the holder on the back of each pew. Your prayer request will be read during the Pastoral Prayer. Our Acolyte will pick up your prayer request during the Choral Anthem.
* SHARING OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE (Please stand and greet each other. Don’t forget to extend a hand to our visitors.)
* CHORAL INTROIT
“We Are Gathered”
* CALL TO WORSHIP
Aldersgate Chorale
April Moell, Liturgist
Liturgist: I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger and shall never thirst. People: I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness Liturgist: I am the door of the sheep; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, People: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (Jesus’ words of “I AM” from John 6:35, 8:12a, 10:9a, 10:11 RSV)
*HYMN #159
ANTHEM
“Lift High the Cross”
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” by Doug Wagner
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (Children, please come forward) 2
Aldersgate Chorale
Susan Faber
HYMN #431
“Let There Be Peace on Earth”
Gospel Song
SHARING OUR PRAYER CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895 - United Methodist Hymnal SCRIPTURE LESSON: John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. “Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.
Liturgist: The word of God, for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
“We Would Like to See Jesus”
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Rev. Tom Rothhaar
OFFERTORY
"The Blessing" sung by Russell Wilson acc. by Hyeyeon Kim
*DOXOLOGY (See Hymn# 94 in the United Methodist Hymnal.)
*HYMN #504
“The Old Rugged Cross”
*BENEDICTION (Congregation, please join hands.)
POSTLUDE
“Prelude C minor”
- J.S.Bach
Hyeyeon Kim, Organ
Tom Rothhaar served for forty years as senior pastor of widely diverse United Methodist churches, the last one being a new church plant in Anaheim Hills. He now serves as an occasional interim pastor and as a coach/consultant to local churches and church clusters, focusing on growth and vitalization, systems analysis and redevelopment, demographics resources, and ministry planning. He is a frequent retreat and workshop leader, a mentor for the Cal-Pac Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, a host for tours to the Holy Land, and an active participant in Kairos Prison Ministry. Tom and his wife, Laura, reside in Menifee.
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Guest Preacher: Rev. Tom Rothhaar Liturgist: April Moell Acolytes: Jillian Lopez, Hannah Curtis Announcements: April Moell Children’s Time: Susan Faber Director of Music: Russell Wilson Organist: Hyeyeon Kim Sound: Joe Moell PowerPoint: Mike Bankhead Ushers: Floyd Allen (Captain), Maxine Allen, Dona Anderson, Molly McClanahan, Rani Kuusto, Bob Hemmerling, Walter Rountree
Flowers placed on the altar today are given by Mike and Susan in celebration of Millie’s 21st birthday!
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For all persecuted Christians around the world and peace in the Middle East. Bereavement Prayers: For the family and friends of Christine Bartley (per Colleen Bartley), who passed away suddenly from a fall. Update on Pat & Lilia Milloy’s new baby granddaughter: Naomi Grace Dean, born March 5, 2015, came home from the hospital and is taking seizure medication. For those who are ill: Sharnette Underdue’s mother is having issues with her pancreas; Jojo Abello (per Lillia Milloy), continues dialysis treatment; Reese Potter (per Kim Galea), is under hospice care; Mary Evans (per Pat & Lillia Milloy), has been diagnosed with gall bladder cancer and given about 12 months to live; Nan Reger, is recuperating from recent knee surgery; Connie Pilling, is recovering at home from back surgery; David Eaton is receiving a new chemotherapy. Those who are in care facilities: Patricia Bueker (Cindy Ellis’ mother). Those in the military and their families: Zack Zarow, Jordan Hoffner (grandson of Sandi Hoffner), Philip Neisess, (grandson of Kendall & Sandy Neisess), Cory (grandson of Barbara Winter), Andrew Stover, Norah Fuller. For our young people away at college: Parker Schrandt , Eli White, Troy Miller, Billy McGarvey, Millie Faber, Herman Hope For the revitalization of our congregation. May we become a growing, dynamic body of Christ in our Community. For Leaders: Pastor Phillips, Lay Leaders, Staff, Community, National and International Leaders. For those battling addictions, facing financial difficulties, looking for a job, and the homeless neighbors in our community.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, March 22
9:00am
Sunday School (BR) (SL)
10:00am
Worship
11:15am
Bells Rehearsal
5:00pm
Youth Group
9:15am
Storytime (BR)
1:45pm
Prayer & Bible Group (SL)
3:00pm
Windsong Recorders (SL)
9:30am
Quilters
7:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
Friday, March 27
All Day
YWCA Prom
Saturday, March 28
All Day
YWCA Prom
Monday, March 23
Wednesday, March 25
UPCOMING EVENTS Maundy Thursday Service Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:30 p.m. in our Sanctuary
Good Friday Prayer Vigil Sign up today! Friday, April 3, 2015 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH
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FREDERICK L. ASKHAM FRED ASKHAM, of Oceanside, CA, peacefully departed this life on March 9, 2015, from natural causes. Fred was the son of Frederick A. and Mary DeMouth Askham of Warwick NY. He was Warwick High School valedictorian, and earned a B.S. in Chemistry at Drew University and M.S. in Chemistry from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He served his country honorably in World War II as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. Fred married Jean McLuckie in 1946 and they enjoyed a happy and fruitful life together for 54 years. They made their homes in Madison, NJ, Wayne NJ, Penfield, NY, and Fullerton, CA. Fred started his career as a bench chemist, and then joined the Pfaudler Company as a sales representative for their glass-lined steel reactors. During his 33 years there, he rose to become national sales manager, and then international marketing manager. His work took him to travel the world, and Fred and Jean also traveled for pleasure to Egypt, Kenya, Thailand, Hawaii, Japan, Australia, and all over Europe. Their trips to London and Venice were especially romantic and memorable. Fred had a lifelong passion for building and flying radio-controlled model airplanes. In retirement he served as a volunteer and supporter of many organizations, most notably for the food pantry at Pathways of Hope for over 20 years. In 2004 Fred married Mildred Sudman Stewart, who enriched his life for the next 10 years. In addition to his wife Millie, Fred is survived by a loving family that includes his daughter Barbara Jean Askham of Oceanside, CA; his son and daughter-in-law, Fredric and Jane Askham; and their children, Frederic and Mary Jean, of Loveland, CO. Fred was a generous and humorous man who was also well loved and will be long remembered by many great friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife Jean Askham, his sister Marian, and his brothers Lewis and Jack Askham. The family wishes to thank the good people of Aegis at Shadowridge and Ardent Hospice for their excellent care during Fred’s last months. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at The United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA. Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to direct their gifts to Pathways of Hope, P.O. Box 6326, Fullerton, CA 92834.
Worship Attendance and Giving Attendance on Sunday, March 15 - 117 Offering on Sunday, March 15 - $3,185.00
Fullerton F irst United Methodist Church 114 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 714-871-4115;
[email protected]; www.ffumc.net Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CCLI License Number 1743274
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