March 10, 2019 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary The story of Christ begins with the shadow of the cross falling across the manger. God knew his death was going to happen the day he entered into human flesh. While we may assume being a good Christian brings health and wealth, suffering and crucifixion are part of life, for Jesus and for us. But there is no suffering we experience that Jesus hasn’t known.
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
OPENING PRAYER
Whether we gaze with longing into the garden or with fear and trembling into the desert, of this we can be sure - God walked there first! And when we who have sinned and spoiled the garden are challenged now to face the desert, we do not face it alone; Jesus has gone there before us to struggle with every demon that has ever plagued a human heart. Face the desert we must if we would reach the garden, but Jesus has gone there before us. PRELUDE | Pass Me Not Timothy Johnson, arranger | Cindy Harder, clarinet and YunJung Lee, Larry and Susan Hauser Organ Scholar *CALL TO WORSHIP As Sarah waited 90 years for a son to fulfill God’s promise, we wait in hope for what we thought had been spoken to us. As Moses waited 40 years in the desert, being prepared by God to lead his people, we wait for emptiness and humility; for bravado to wither. As the Prophets waited through 1,000 years of promises that God would raise up a savior, we wait for the signs that God has not forgotten. As Mary waited 9 months of her 14 years for the child of God, we feel the birth-pains, yet fear for the child. As John the Baptist waited, scanning the crowds for the one whose sandals he would not be worthy to untie, we long for an experience of the Divine. As Jesus waited through 30 years of creeping time, 40 days in the desert of temptation, 3 years of misunderstanding, 3 days in the darkness of a tomb, so we wait for God’s time, preparing the way. It’s our turn to watch the horizon; our turn to pass on the hope that he who promised is faithful and will return. *OPENING HYMN | Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days 269 | Land Of Rest
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*Please rise in body or spirit.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy +catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PSALM 130
Out__ of the deep I
call
un - to thee.
Hear___ my
voice.
NIV
Common English Bible
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
I cry out to you from the depths, Lord— my Lord, listen to my voice! Let your ears pay close attention to my request for mercy!
If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
If you kept track of sins, Lord— my Lord, who would stand a chance? But forgiveness is with you— that’s why you are honored.
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
I hope, Lord. My whole being hopes, and I wait for God’s promise. My whole being waits for my Lord— more than the night watch waits for morning; yes, more than the night watch waits for morning!
CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL RESPONSE
+In this instance, catholic means universal.
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OFFERTORY | To Everything a Season
Taylor Davis, composer | Chancel Choir, Cindy Harder, clarinet
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BEGINNING
Dr. Scott Engle & Rev. Arthur Jones
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INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN | God of Grace and God of Glory 577 | Cwm Rhondda
*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | Spirituoso e staccato Jean-Baptiste Lully, composer | YunJung Lee, Larry and Susan Hauser Organ Scholar
Worship Series | March 9/10 – April 20/21 | Join us for a seven-week look into the geography of Jesus, the long-expected Jewish revolutionary Messiah. What did Jesus really mean when he preached that the kingdom of God was at hand, and what false expectations do we carry about what Jesus is going to do for us? The False Expectation | Modern American Christianity often wants to deny that suffering is a part of the Christian life, and suggests holiness equates to prosperity. This week we look at the expectation that says if you’re suffering, you’re not being a good enough Christian. 4
PRAYER FOCUS Need Prayer? No need is too big or too small for God. If you need help in this area of your life, our pastors and Prayer Team are available to pray for you. Please send your Prayer Request as directed below.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Wedding
Shane Alexander and Thara Matthews (Mar 2) Sympathy Gary and Marta Caldwell in the death of Marta’s brother, Jeff Pettit (Feb 28) Long-Term Care Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, John Hamilton and Jeff Simmons
PRAYER REQUESTS
You may share a joy, a concern or a sorrow by visiting our website at standrewumc.org/ prayer or by calling our prayer line at 214-291-8044. Your requests are lifted up by our pastors and Prayer Team each week.
WHY I GIVE The St. Andrew community shares why they give to the ministries of the church. When I started giving in a more meaningful way (meaningful to my budget!) St. Andrew became more MY church home.
ACH Giving | Schedule recurring gifts to the church directly from your checking or savings account with simple, secure setup in Realm. You can change amounts, frequency, and other information using your phone or desktop computer. In the Giving section of Realm, select checking or savings in the dropdown menu to get started. Learn more about Realm on our website. standrewumc.org/realmconnect
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news Easter Egg Hunt Candy Donations | Family Ministries, along with Mom-to-Mom, will collect candy to fill the 8,000 Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on April 20. Please consider donating individually snack-sized wrapped candies (Starburst, Skittles, Sweet Tarts, etc. No chocolate please, because it will melt). Leave donations at the Children’s check-in desk on Sundays. During the week, leave donations in the Preschool lobby, the Children’s Ministry office, and Student Ministry office. Online Library | Dig deeper in your faith, and use our new online system to reserve materials from the St. Andrew Resource Library! Register for a free account on Librarika, where you can view our inventory and request pickups. standrewumc.org/News/Library United Methodist Women | Visit a group this year. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults Rachel Group | March 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 126, Zip Code Connection, Rev. Andrew Fiser, Associate Director, Center for Missional Outreach PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays (Except First of Month), 10:00 a.m. Room 131 | A group offering senior adults educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Contact Allison, ajean@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/adults MARCH 13 | Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum, Bus leaves church at 10:00 a.m. 20 | Realm Training by Traci Hughes, St. Andrew Business Administrator 27 | The State of The Storehouse by Candace Winslow, Executive Director The Storehouse Career Care Ministry | Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 131 | A free, weekly support/coaching group helping those who are out of work or “mis-employed” and seeking a career change. New Member Orientation at 6:00 p.m. in Room 133. standrewumc.org/support “A Little Deeper” Book Club | Wednesday, March 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Room 126 | Our book discussion in March is Educated by Tara Westover. A light lunch will be served and please bring your own drink. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults UM Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Every Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 | United Methodist Men (UMM) endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christ-like in their daily living. standrewumc.org/adults The church offices will be closed during business hours, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 11 due to construction needs. Evening events after 5:00 p.m. will not be affected. 6
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Starting Point is the fastest way to get connected into deeper fellowship and growth at St. Andrew. For this coming month, classes will be held on April 7, 14, and 28 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 131. standrewumc.org/starting-point
Easter Egg Hunt | April 20, 10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m. | Join the fun as we invite the community to our annual Mom to Mom egg hunt. We’ll have bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. Register online. standrewumc.org/News/EggHunt
Worship Together | March 31 Parents, bring your children to either the Sanctuary or Smith Worship Center on the fifth Sunday of the month and experience worship as a family. standrewumc.org/News WorshipTogether
Middle School Spring Retreat March 22-24, Camp Bridgeport | We welcome all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to worship, play games, and fellowship at nearby Bridgeport Camp. Registration is $150; register online. standrewumc.org/News/MSRetreat
Easter Lily Sales | Support the St. Andrew Student Ministry Scholarship Fund by purchasing Easter lilies. Your lilies will brighten St. Andrew worship areas on Easter Sunday, and you may take them home after the last Easter service. Purchase online or Sunday mornings through March 24. standrewumc.org/News/EasterLilies
College Care Packages | Support our college students with care packages from our church. Submit student information online by April 7 for them to receive a package. Get involved by making a monetary donation,donating items, or helping prepare care packages – sign up online by April 14. standrewumc.org/ News/CollegeCarePackages 7
Holy Week Holy Week and Easter | April 14-21 | Holy Week tells a story of immense loss followed by life-changing hope and Easter’s joyful celebration. Maundy Thursday | April 18, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary Good Friday | April 19, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary Easter Weekend April 20 5:30 p.m., Traditional, Sanctuary April 21 Sunrise | 7:00 a.m., Meditation Garden Traditional | 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary Contemporary | 9:30 a.m., Smith Worship Center | 11:10 a.m., 12:10 p.m., Sanctuary Childcare is available for all services except Sunrise. standrewumc.org/News/HolyWeek
Lent Devotional | Join us this Lenten season and read a daily devotional written by St. Andrew ministry leaders. Sign up to receive daily devotionals in your email inbox. standrewumc.org/Lent
Joining Day Luncheon | March 24, Noon-1:15 p.m., Festival Hall Attend this free, relaxed-setting luncheon to learn more about St. Andrew, meet St. Andrew staff, and get to know other new members. There will be an opportunity to join at the end of the luncheon. standrewumc.org/News/ JoiningDayLuncheon
St. Andrew United Methodist Church 5801 W. Plano Parkway | Plano, TX 75093 | 972-380-8001 | standrewumc.org