BACK RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ESSEX, MARYLAND “Taking One Step Closer to God”
SUNDAY WORSHIP
April 23, 2017 10:30 AM
WE GATHER TO PRAISE GOD CALL TO WORSHIP, WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING VIDEO OPENING HYMN Please stand if able UMH 304 Easter People, Raise Your voices TFWS 2087 We Will Glorify the King of Kings TIME WITH OUR YOUNG DISCIPLES PASSING THE PEACE
Please stand if able
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION PERSONAL REFLECTION MOMENT TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER Holy God, the resurrection of your Son has given us renewed hope. We respond to your divine love and unfailing promise with these tithes and offerings. We give faithfully in support of ministries that enable others to encounter your salvation. We pray in glory and honor of your Son, the Messiah. Amen. SONG OF PREPARATION Please Remain Seated 3107 Just a Little Talk with Jesus
BIBLE LESSON 1 Peter 1: 3-9; John 20: 19-31 COMMUNITY PRAYER God of glory, your word declares to us from the beginning that you raised Jesus up and exalted him to be our leader and friend; fill us with your gladness. Show us how to love Jesus and believe in him. We do not ask to touch or see the wounds; instead we ask that you come to us in our fear and touch our ears to hear your truth. We give thanks for those who saw you in their midst, touched you with their hands, and kept alive your word of light. You blessed those who have not seen but yet believed; bless us now and take away our doubt. Amen. MESSAGE
“Believing Is Seeing” Pastor Donna Nelson
REFLECTION SONG I Believe In a Hill Called Mt Calvary by Lyn A Hopkins BLESSING OF THE COMMUNITY CLOSING HYMN Please stand if able UMH 303 The Day of Resurrection
Welcome To Worship BE TRANSFORMED as you experience the sacred and hear the message of Jesus relevant to your life today. BE RENEWED through songs and prayers that celebrate life in harmony with our Creator. FIRST TIME GUESTS; please sign our guest registry at the Welcome Table. We are so glad you decided to join us today. This bulletin and slides from our overhead projection will help guide you through the order of worship. WANT TO KNOW MORE about the ministries of Back River UMC and how we can help you and your loved ones grow in your relationship with God. Please speak with one of our members or contact our office by email or phone.
REST ROOMS are located in the back of the fellowship hall. Please see an usher or any member if you need assistance. INFANTS AND CHILDREN are welcome in worship and encouraged to sit with their families. Parents are welcome to utilize the RJ Room across from the sanctuary if you feel your children are getting a bit restless. All children are welcome to come forward for the Pastor’s Children’s message and to join our Sunday school class following it. VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.backriverumc.com for Sermon Videos, upcoming events & more or contact the church office for more information. You can also find us on Facebook. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Sun. Apr. 23 11:45 am Kerr Community Group Tue. Apr. 25 10:30 am Yoga 3:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Bible Study Wed. Apr. 26 10:00 am Bible Study Fri. Apr. 28 10:30 am Yoga 5:30 pm Children’s Choir Practice 6:30 pm Kids Nite Out Thur. May 4 7:00 pm Grief Support Group Sat. May 6 11:00 am Pit Beef sale Sat. May 13 9:00 am UMW Flower Sale Back River United Methodist Church 544 Back River Neck Road, Essex MD 21221 Church Office: (410) 686-4195 Email:
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[email protected] Financial Update Weekly Offering Needs $2480 Offering Collected $ 2698.00 Last Week’s Attendance: 140 Bulletins Sponsored This Month by: Charlotte Schmuff
