NO YOUTH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Questions concerning all youth activities contact our Youth Directors Lacey Hallman 803-271-1166, [email protected] or Torsten Hallman, 803-298-4250, Church Staff Resident Bishop: Rev. Jonathan Holston District Superintendent: Rev. Stephen Love Pastor: Rev. David C. Surrett Pastor of Nurture: Rev. Jim Williams Office Administrator: Karen Derrick Director of Programs: Vicki Hamm Director of Music: Merritt Moseley Praise Band/Children’s Music Director: Chris Wofford Organist: Becky Smith Directors of Youth: Lacey & Torsten Hallman Nursery Attendant: Kimberly Bonds Central United Methodist Church Corner of Johnstone and Caldwell Streets Newberry, South Carolina Phone: 803-276-3903; Fax 803-276-3905 e-mail: [email protected]e-mail: [email protected]Volume 65 March 22, 2020 Issue 12 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY & NEEDING A PASTOR – Reverend Surrett’s cell phone number is 864-710-3152. Reverend Williams’ cell phone number is 803-321-7340. A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH www.centralumcnewberry.org WE ARE POSTPONING THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING REGARDING HANDBELLS UNTIL APRIL. WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED.
*Praise and Worship in Music “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Children’s Moments
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostle’s Creed
Welcome, Announcements, Concerns, Prayer
Offertory ”I Love You, Lord”
Scripture Lesson Psalm 23
*Song of Preparation
Sermon “THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD”
Rev. Him Harris
*Song of Sending Forth “There Is a Higher Throne”
*Dismissal with Blessing
*Response of the People “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus”
*Please stand as you are able.
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim
in the light of his glory and grace.
LILIES FOR EASTER (Name)___________________________________________wishes to place a lily in the sanctuary in memory or in honor (circle one) of __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
I would like for the church to purchase ______(number) of lilies at the cost of $8.00 each. My check is enclosed in the amount of $____________ to cover the cost.
I will________ will not________ pick up the lilies after the eleven o’clock worship on Sunday, April 12, 2019.
**NO ORDER S ACCEPTED AFTER THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 22** Please put all names exactly the way you want them to appear in the bulletin. You may place this in the offering plate or send it to the church office.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR WORSHIP THROUGH THE END OF MARCH.
NO LENTEN LUNCHES OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP/BIBLE STUDY.
NO CHOIR PRACTICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
NO CHILDREN OR YOUTH ACTIVITIES.
NO CONFIRMATION CLASSES OR ACTIVITIES.
NO SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS OR WHITE OAK DEVOTIONS.
NO UMM OR UMW THROUGH MARCH.
At the end of March we will re-evaluate cancellations and keep you updated.
THE WEEK
AHEAD
!!!
Sun., Mar.22 10:00 am Service on Facebook Live
Mon., Mar. 23 4:00 pm Staff Meeting
Tues., Mar. 24 NO Springfield Friends
NO White Oak Devotions
Wed., Mar. 25 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study
NA MEETINGS ARE HELD EACH SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING IN THE SEEKERS’ CLASSROOM AND WEIGHT WATCHERS (WW) MEET EACH THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. We meet each Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library. This week we continue our Lenten Study, “John, the Gospel of Light and Life” by Adam Hamilton. This week’s lesson: “The Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion of the King.” Scripture: John 18-19. Leader: Peggy Berley.
Manna House item of the month is 4 lb. bags of sugar. As always, the need is great.
Welcome to Central United Methodist Church Newberry, SC
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 22, 2020 Traditional Service-11 am Purple
The Prelude “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” arr. Southbridge
The Chiming of the Hour
The Lighting of the Altar Candles
The Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir
*The Hymn “I Love to Tell the Story” No. 156
*The Opening Prayer
O holy and merciful God, we confess that we have not always taken
upon ourselves the yoke of obedience, nor been willing to seek and
to do your perfect will. We have not loved you with all our heart and
mind and soul and strength, neither have we loved our neighbors
as ourselves. You have called to us in the need of our sisters and
brothers, and we have passed unheeding on our way.
The Anthem “What Have They Done to My Savior?” Stephen L. Lawrence
*The Psalter Psalm 23 No. 754, Response 1
The Scripture Lesson Psalm 23
*The Affirmation of Faith The Apostle’s Creed No. 881
*The Gloria Patri No. 70
The Announcements, Welcome, and Pastoral Prayer
The Offering Variations on “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” arr. Hopson
*Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95
*The Hymn for Lent “There Is a Higher Throne” WS No. 3189
The Sermon “THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” Rev. Jim Harris
* The Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” No. 451
*The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles
*The Choral Response
The Postlude “To Thee, Lord Jesus, Thanks We Give” J. S. Bach
*Please stand as you are able.
Welcome to Central Church!! We are pleased that you are present for worship. May your faith be strengthened and your hope renewed.
All are asked to sign the Friendship Pad so our church ministry will be up-to-date on your presence. Child care is available in the Education Building. Assistive listening devices are available in the vestibules.
JOYS, PRAYERS, CARE AND CONCERNS
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Elizabeth Bonds
Terri Brooks & Family
Lana Brown
Cody Carlton (son of Mary Ann Davis)
Lillian Hoeschen
Penny Harvey
Jeff Hoyle
Asher Moore
Avery Newton
Marcia Anne Ruff
MEMBERS
Cile Barber
Louetta Barr
Rosemary Berry
Donnie Brown
Betty Carter
Richard Carter
Rev. Ada Charles
Bo Chrisley
Ron Chrisley
Carolyn & Jim Clamp
Nancy Eleazer
Alma Force
Linda, Mike, Megan Graham
Kathy Keim
Kristin Keim
Lila Lake & family
Mary Lipscomb
David Liptak
Tori MacDonald
Ethel Mayer
Marjorie Morison
Elizabeth Shannon
Joel & LuLynn Sexton
Henrietta Shealy
Carol Thompson
Hugh Turner
Charles Young
FRIENDS OF CENTRAL
Kim Berley (daughter-in-law of Billy & Peggy Berley)
Thomas & Tim Blackwell
Laurie Coops
(niece of Trish MacDonald)
Nila Eleazer (Lyn Bethea’s
sister-in-law)
Kerry Franklin (friend and co-worker of Jessica Newton and
Andrea Dorroh)
Allison Dawkins Jasinski
Dan Kingston
Robert Pollard (friend of Rufus Berry)
Elizabeth Ruff Richburg (Harold Ruff and Janet
Paysinger’s sister)
Amelia Walker (sister of Polly Carter)
Kenneth Whitesides (grandson
of Paulette Whitesides) Mike Whitesides (son of
Paulette Whitesides)
Jeffrey Wiggins (son of Betty Wiggins)
John & Hattie Wilson
(John Wilson’s parents)
Michael Wise, Candi Wise (friends of Teddy Bonds)
Happy 93rd Birthday to Betty Carter on March 22, 2020!
SERVING THIS WEEK
TRUSTEE: (UNLOCK CHURCH) N/A
TRUSTEE: (LOCK CHURCH) N/A
9:00 Service 11:00 Service
USHERS
N/A N/A
GREETERS N/A N/A
READERS N/A N/A
ACOLYTE N/A N/A
CRUCIFER N/A N/A
NURSERY N/A Kimberly Bonds
OFFERING STEWARDS N/A N/A
SOUND SYSTEM N/A N/A
CHILDREN’S CHURCH N/A N/A
SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS NO CLASS
WHITE OAK DEVOTIONS NO CLASS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Weekly Budget Needs 2020 9,678.96
Received 03/15/2020 6,649.01
Budget Needs to Date through 03/15/2020 106,468.56
Received to Date 03/15/2020 107,451.82
AMOUNT OVER BUDGET 983.28
OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED 03/15/2020
UMCOR 110.00
Upper Room 1.86
Playground 3.00
Manna House 10.00
ATTENDANCE 03/15/2020
9 am 62
11 am 62
Sunday School 41
Springfield Friends would like to thank Alma Force for
her ministry to us each month through the handmade
treats she sends. They bring a smile to each of us and
