March 7, 2010 3rd Sunday in Lent
9:30 a.m.
WE GATHER TO
WORSHIP GOD
Prelude “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” (Curry) Joel
Dizon
- A time for
quiet meditation as people gather to worship
- Think
and know that God is in our midst
Contemporary Songs of Praise
· “He Who Began a Good
Work in You”
TFWS
#2163
· “Grace Alone”
TFWS
#2162
· “Into My Heart”
TFWS
#2160
Welcome (guests are honored, birthdays and wedding anniversaries
are celebrated)
+ Call to Worship (Responsively)
Efren
Santos
Because the steadfast love of God is better than life,
Our lips shall praise the Lord.
Let us bless the Lord as long as we live;
We lift our hands and call upon God’s
Name. [from Psalm
63]
+ Opening Hymn
“Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” UMH
#340
+ Opening Prayer
Efren
Santos
Words of Welcome/Greeting
Pastor
Fred
WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
Children’s Moment
Joel
Dizon
(Children 5 and
under are invited to the nursery downstairs)
Scripture
Lessons
Isaiah 55:1-9 (OT
870) Efren Santos
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (NT 248)
Anthem
“I Am Trusting Thee” Choir
Gospel Lesson Luke 13:1-9 (NT 111)
Efren Santos
Sermon
Judging Jesus?
Pastor Fred
+ Indicates please stand, as you are able.
A nursery is provided downstairs for children from infant up to age 5 only.
Sunday School starts before the sermon, continuing until the fellowship hour begins. Young people remain in service.
Children’s bulletin are available in the entryway.
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
+ Hymn “O Jesus, I Have Promised”
UMH #396
Announcement of Ministry Opportunities
Pastor
Fred
Sharing of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart”
(Curry) Joel Dizon
+ Response “Praise
God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94
+ Prayer of Dedication
Efren Santos
Sharing our Joys & Concerns
Pastor Fred
L: In Your mercy/In our joy
C: Lord, hear our prayer.
Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer
UMH
#895
Celebration of the Holy Communion
UMH
#123
Communion Hymns
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
UMH #626
“Become to Us the Living Bread”
UMH #630
WE GO FORTH TO SERVE
+ Hymn “Guide
Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” UMH #127
+ Closing Prayer & Benediction
Pastor Fred
Postlude “My Savior’s
Love” (Curry) Joel Dizon
(Please remain silent for a time of
prayer and reflection)
Join
us for fellowship downstairs !
Continued
Prayers of Intercession
HID Church ~ Wesley Foundation: Rev. Charlene Zuill
Church Family Circle ~ to pray for the health, joy and well-being of the following families:
de Castro, Dizon, Ebbat, Ecret, Evangelista
People of Chile ~ Relief and recovery after a massive earthquake
Contact Pastor Fred or Gina (secretary) to list your prayer requests
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS ~ Pianist: Joel Dizon; Flowers: Kruckenbergs;
Liturgist: Efren Santos; Greeter: Peggy Maria; Communion Servers: Gani & Digna Cabral
Meditation
O
God, with whom is the well of life and in whose light we see light: Give to our thirsting souls the refreshment of life and
restore to our darkened minds the light from heaven; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives
and reigns, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.
[MOZARABIC
SACRAMENTARY; ALT. TJC]
A Season of
Devotion and Reflection
Next Week’s Lectionary Readings ~ 4th Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Ministers: All members of Guam United Methodist Church
Pastor:
The Rev. Dr. Alfredo “Fred” Agtarap · alfredoagtarap@hotmail.com · 483.5182 (cell) · 477.8357 (home)
Superintendent: The Rev. Woong-min Kim, Hawaii District · Bishop:
The Rev. Mary Ann Swenson, Cal-Pac Annual Conf
Guam United Methodist
Church
Route 15 at Fadian Point Road, Mangilao
MISSION
We are called to be Christ’s church in the world, growing and changing,
seeking always to be doers of the Word and not just hearers.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open
doors.
Welcome Visitors!
We are happy you are worshiping with us! Please take the time to
fill out the welcome pad as it is passed in your row. If you need assistance for settling in and/or serving in a faith community,
please feel free to contact the pastor or anyone of us.
PO Box 20279 ·
Barrigada GU 96921 · 671.734.3251
(voice) · 671.734.5062 (fax)
church email: guamumc@gmail.com
church website: guamumc.tripod.com
Announcements
· Friday Study Fellowship ~ Please join this Friday at 7:00pm at Sam & Miriam Aragon’s residence:
183 Coriņoso St., Macheche, Dededo. Call 632-0546 for directions.
· Next Sun ~ March 14, we will be receiving a special offering for One Great Hour of Sharing. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering is the primary support of UMCOR and allows UMCOR to reach out
through humanitarian aid by worldwide ministries of food, shelter, health and peace. Please give generously.
· Next Sun ~ March 14, after worship, Board of Trustees Meeting.
· Save the date ~ Sat & Sun, March 13 &
14, at 6pm, Spaghetti Dinner with Fashion Show. See Kay North for tickets and details.
· Thank you to our March Sunday School Teacher, Ms. Lita Palma.
· Thank you to our March Serving Group, people whose last names begin with: R
& S
· Sign-up for March
Worship Ministry: greeters, ushers, etc.
ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS
ATTENDANCE |
LAST SUN |
99 |
LAST YEAR |
122 |
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OFFERING |
GENERAL |
BLDG PLEDGES |
BLDG USAGE DONATION |
FEB
TOTALS |
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS |
TARGET |
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|
$14,794 |
$29,588 |
ACTUAL |
$9,878 |
$1,315 |
$600 |
$11,793 |
$29,352 |
STILL NEEDED |
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|
($3,001) |
($236) |
CHURCH WEEKLY GATHERING SCHEDULE
Sunday |
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am |
Worship (Nursery
available)
Sunday School
Fellowship
|
Wednesday |
7:30 pm |
Choir Practice |
Friday |
7:00 pm |
Friday Study Fellowship (call 632-0546 for directions) |