“crazy talk: stories jesus told (about himself)”...

April 21, 2019, 6:30 a.m.

Annandale Church6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003annandalechurch.com

EasterSpring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables—which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. Robert Capon, author and interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus

spoke of his death. Thus, Jesus is the fatted calf whose whole life and purpose is his death which makes possible a feast of reconciliation.

Often Jesus’ parables are interpreted in a way that makes his death seem a tragic misunderstanding. By contrast, the parables do not reveal eternal truths or universal principles about God that are intelligible to anyone. The parables are stories told to Jesus’ disciples even if others are near to hear. They reveal not timeless truths but the scandal of the Gospel and what it means to be a student of that good news and a community whose life would not be possible without it.

April 28 – The Coin in the Carp’s Mouth: Matthew 17:24-27

May 5 – The Unforgiving Servant: Matthew 18:21-35

May 12 – The Two Sons: Matthew 21:28-32

May 19 – The Wicked Tenants: Matthew 21:33-46

May 26 – The Sower: Luke 8:5-8

June 2 – The Sheep and the Goats: Matthew 25:31-46

June 9 – The Wedding Banquet: Matthew 22:1-14

Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 21, 2019 6:30 a.m.

+GATHERING

+OPENING SONG “Christ Arose” arr. Lowry1. Low in the grave He lay, Jesus, my Savior,

Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord!

Refrain: Up from the grave He arose, with a mighty triumph o’er His foes,He arose a Victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever, with His saints to reign.

He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

2. Vainly they watch His bed, Jesus, my Savior;Vainly they seal the dead, Jesus, my Lord!

3. Death cannot keep his Prey, Jesus, my Savior;He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord!

+CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Out of darkness of grief and despair comes a message of hope. Christ is risen.People: Christ has risen indeed!

Leader: We run to the tomb to see for ourselves. And it is true. Christ is risen.People: Christ is risen, indeed!

Leader: We hear a voice call our name, and we know our risen Lord is with us now and always.All: Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Thanks be to God!

OFFERING OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY “Blessed Assurance” Hymnal No. 369

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine!Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.

Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long;This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight;Angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest; I in my Savior am happy and blest,Watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love.

+PASTORAL PRAYER

GOSPEL LESSON Luke 24:1-12

MESSAGE “What Do We Make of This?” Rev. Peter Kwon

COMMUNION

+ HYMN “Because He Lives” arr. Gaither and Gaither1. God sent His son, they called Him Jesus. He came to love, heal and forgive

He lived and died to buy my pardon. An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives

Refrain: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is goneBecause I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living just because He lives

2. How sweet to hold a newborn baby and feel the pride and joy He givesBut greater still the calm assurance this child can face uncertain day, because He lives

3. And then one day, I’ll cross the river. I’ll fight life’s final war with painAnd then, as death gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives

+BENEDICTION Invite your pew neighbor to fellowship hour in Wright Hall

+POSTLUDE +Please stand as you are able

The flowered cross used in today’s services is given in honor of Peter and Alice Snitzer’s 45th wedding anniversary.

April 21, 2019, 8:30 a.m.VOCALISTS


EasterSpring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables—which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. The author Robert Capon, an interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus










PRELUDE “Old Rugged Cross”

CJ Warren, saxophone; Caroline Evans, piano

WELCOME AND GREETING ONE ANOTHER

SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. THE CHURCH GATHERS FOR DIVINE WORSHIP April 21, 2019

Thank you for joining us at Annandale Church! Please fill out the pew pad and pass it on.

Gathering Song: “What a Beautiful Name”You were the Word at the beginning - One with God the Lord Most High

Your hidden glory in creation now revealed in You our Christ

What a beautiful Name it is, what a beautiful Name it is: the Name of Jesus Christ my KingWhat a beautiful Name it is - nothing compares to this -what a beautiful Name it is: The Name of Jesus

You didn’t want heaven without us, so Jesus You brought heaven downMy sin was great Your love was greater - what could separate us now

What a wonderful Name it is, what a wonderful Name it is: the Name of Jesus Christ my KingWhat a wonderful Name it is - nothing compares to this -what a wonderful Name it is: the Name of Jesus

What a wonderful Name it is: the Name of Jesus

(Instrumental)

Death could not hold You; the veil tore before You; You silence the boast of sin and graveThe heavens are roaring the praise of Your glory, for You are raised to life again

You have no rival, You have no equal; Now and forever God You reignYours is the kingdom, Yours is the glory, Yours is the Name above all names

What a powerful Name it is, what a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus Christ my KingWhat a powerful Name it is - nothing can stand against -what a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus

What a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus. What a powerful Name it is: the Name of Jesus

Opening PrayerSong of Praise: “Living Hope”

How great the chasm that lay between us - how high the mountain I could not climbIn desperation I turned to heaven and spoke Your name into the night

Then through the darkness Your loving-kindness tore through the shadows of my soulThe work is finished the end is written: Jesus Christ my living hope

Who could imagine so great a mercy; what heart could fathom such boundless graceThe God of ages stepped down from glory to wear my sin and bear my shame

The cross has spoken I am forgiven; the King of kings calls me His ownBeautiful Savior I’m Yours forever. Jesus Christ my living hope

Chorus: Hallelujah praise the One who set me free! Hallelujah death has lost its grip on meYou have broken every chain; there’s salvation in Your name, Jesus Christ my living hope

(Repeat)

Then came the morning that sealed the promise: Your buried body began to breatheOut of the silence the Roaring Lion declared the grave has no claim on me

(Repeat)Jesus Yours is the victory whoa

(Chorus)

Jesus Christ my living hope. Oh God You are my living hope

Welcome and Passing of the PeaceAnnouncements

Scripture Lesson: John 20:1-18 - Gary FitzGibbonSermon: “Explaining Easter” - Rev. Jason Micheli

Offering of the People - Offertory: “Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)” - Worship Band

The Great Thanksgiving - Lord’s Prayer: Hymnal #895Invitation and Communion - Communion Music: “Death was Arrested” - Worship Band

Closing Song: “What a Beautiful Name”Our Father everlasting, the all creating One, God Almighty

Through Your Holy Spirit conceiving Christ the Son, Jesus our Saviour

Chorus: I believe in God our Father. I believe in Christ the Son. I believe in the Holy Spirit. Our God is three in One

I believe in the resurrection - that we will rise again - for I believe in the Name of Jesus

(Instrumental)

Our judge and our defender, suffered and crucified: forgiveness is in YouDescended into darkness, You rose in glorious life, forever seated high

(Chorus)

I believe in You. I believe You rose again. I believe that Jesus Christ is LordI believe in You. I believe You rose again. I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord

I believe in life eternal; I believe in the virgin birthI believe in the saints’ communion and in Your holy Church

I believe in the resurrection, when Jesus comes againFor I believe in the Name of Jesus

For I believe in the Name of Jesus - for I believe in the Name of Jesus

BenedictionInvite your pew neighbor to fellowship hour in Wright Hall

April 21, 2019, 9:45 a.m.


EasterSpring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables—which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. The author Robert Capon, an interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus










GreetingLeader: Christ is Risen!

All: Christ is Risen indeed!

Song“Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” vs. 1-2

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!

Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

Opening Prayer

Easter Story

Communion Prayer

Closing Song“Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” vs. 3-4

Lives again our glorious king, Alleluia!Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!

Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!

Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Benediction

The Egg Hunt Begins

Children’s Easter Service

Spring Sermon Series: “Crazy Talk: Stories Jesus Told (About Himself)” Karl Barth, whom many scholars identify as the greatest theologian of the 20th century, argued that Jesus himself is the subject of the cryptic and caustic stories that we call parables—which explains why we kill Christ in large part because of the stories he tells. Jesus, for example, is the Father’s son who goes into the far country. The author Robert Capon, an interpreter of the parables, argued that the parables are primarily ways Jesus



April 21, 2019, 11 a.m.


Easter








Gospel Lesson: John 20:1-18 - Terri Ruhter

Anthem: “He Is Not Here” - Nagy; Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Brass and Percussion

Sermon: “Explaining Easter” - Rev. Jason Micheli

The Great Thanksgiving: Hymnal #13

Communion Music: “The Peace May Be Exchanged” - Locklaire; Beverly Everett, organ

Apostle’s Creed: Hymnal #881

Recessional Hymn: “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” - Hymnal #304Easter people, raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth should ring.

Christ has brought us heaven’s choices; heavenly music, let it ring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.

Fear of death can no more stop us from our pressing here below. For our Lord empowered us to triumph over every foe.

Alleluia! Alleluia! On to victory now we go.

Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song. When in trouble move the faster to our God who rights the wrong.

Alleluia! Alleluia! See the power of heavenly throngs.

BenedictionInvite your pew neighbor to fellowship hour in Wright Hall

Choral Response: “Hallelujah Chorus” - Handel

Postlude: “Lift High the Cross” - Nicholson, arr. Tucker; Organ, Brass and Percussion

Introit: “Easter Festival” - Bryson; Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Brass and Percussion With the congregation:

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Call to Worship Leader: Christ is risen!

All: Christ is risen, indeed!

Processional Hymn: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” vs. 1-4 - Hymnal #302Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!

Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Opening Prayer:O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, delivering us

from the power of the Enemy, Sin and Death: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore bear witness to that faithful life which you vindicated by raising it from the dead; through Jesus Christ your

Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Welcome and Passing of the Peace

Announcements

Offertory: “Thine Be the Glory” - Handel, arr. Pinkston; Caroline Evans, piano

Doxology: Hymnal #94Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayer of Dedication

SUNDAY 11 a.m. THE CHURCH GATHERS FOR DIVINE WORSHIP April 21, 2019

Instrumentalists

Andrew Wilson, trumpetAndrew Roe, trumpet

Manny Collazo-Llantin, French hornChristine Purdue, trombone

Matt Nudell, tromboneDenny Stokes, timpaniCaroline Evans, piano Beverly Everett, organ

The people of Annandale Church extend a warm Easter welcome to all who are visiting! Your presence with us increases our joy on this great day of celebration. We pray the spirit of the risen Christ will touch you this day, and we invite you to come back and worship with us again soon. Join us in Wright Hall immediately after worship for coffee, refreshments and fellowship. Next Sunday, April 28, Rev. Lee will preach at our contemporary 8:30 a.m. service and our traditional-style 11 a.m. worship. Sunday school will be at 9:45 a.m.

Lenten Mission Projects at Annandale ChurchDonate by writing checks to Annandale United Methodist Church with “Lenten Mission Projects” in the

memo line, or online at www.annandale-umc.org

100,000 HOMES is a national movement to find permanent homes for chronically homeless people. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support FACETS’ Rapid Re-Housing Program, which seeks to place area homeless families and individuals in permanent housing as quickly as possible.

ACCA, the Annandale Christian Community for Action, is a coalition of 26 churches serving the Annandale area. ACCA programs include: furniture, transportation, family emergency, Meals on Wheels, shelter assistance, housing repair and child development. This year’s goal is $10,000.

CAMP HIGHROAD is a Christian adventure camp located near Middleburg with swimming, boating, archery, horseback riding, a challenge course and climbing wall, and several lodges. Supplies purchased with a $7,500 Lenten Mission donation will support cleanup and repair work at the camp.

Our HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION PROGRAM partners with FACETS to prevent injury or death to local people who are homeless during cold weather. The $3,500 raised will help us assist our neighbors in need. To volunteer, contact Teresa Beyer at [email protected] or 301-221-8321.

The KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY team shares the transforming love of Christ with the men incarcerated at Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, VA, through visits including “Prayer and Share” gatherings. The $4,000 raised will help pay for some of the expenses of the ministry.

FOOD MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS at our Mission Center include food distribution to an estimated 290 family members, backpack meals for low-income students and lunches for the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter. Our funding goal this year is $10,000. To volunteer, contact Betsy Clevenger, [email protected] or 240-682-2067.

The POE MIDDLE SCHOOL weekly meals ministry serves over 300 students each week during the school year. The $10,000 raised will help our teams prepare and serve a hot meal on Tuesdays after school. To volunteer, contact Sheila Kyer at [email protected] or 703-981-6080.

RISING HOPE United Methodist Mission Church serves those living in poverty along the Route 1 Corridor. Our goal is to make a $5,000 contribution to Rising Hope’s campaign to replace kitchen equipment, the HVAC system, and to pay down the mortgage and purchase a new church van.

RISE AGAINST HUNGER aims to end hunger by packaging and distributing meals worldwide. The organization’s low cost, highly nutritious meals can be easily shipped and stored. Our Lenten Mission goal is to raise $7,500 for this project.

The HAITI Lenten Mission Project will continue our long-standing efforts to help the people of Haiti rebuild from earthquakes and hurricanes. Our goal of $7,500 will purchase supplies to help a mission team rebuild churches, schools, clinics and orphanages.

Live Easter animals today! Be sure to check out the live animals on our grounds near the Columbia Pike side of the church. We’ll have lambs, goats, bunnies and a donkey from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and snap a photo!

Children’s Easter service outside, followed by an Easter egg hunt: Weather permitting, we’ll have a special service for the children at 9:45 a.m. in the lower courtyard. Our traditional Easter egg hunt will follow, which will be behind the church in the playground area and cemetery.

Spread some Easter joy to our homebound members: If you would like to deliver some of our beautiful Easter flowers to a homebound member, sign up at the table in the atrium. You may take flowers from the altar after the 11 a.m. service.

Needed: Kairos cookies and prayers. The Kairos Prison Ministry Team is preparing to share God’s love with the men at Greensville Correctional Center, May 2–5. A cookie sign-up sheet, prison-approved cookie recipes and instructions are on the table in the atrium. Sugar-free and gluten-free cookies

are especially needed. If you cannot bake cookies but want to make a donation for baking supplies, make a check payable to AUMC (with Kairos Cookies in the note line). Donations are due today. Cookies must be baked by next Sunday, April 28. If you are willing to pray for the team and weekend participants, please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the atrium. Contact Bill Iwig at 301-365-7532 for more information.

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Thank you for joining us for worship today! Come to Wright Hall after the service for fellowship and refreshments, and feel free to take this leaflet home for a friend.

Ministry outreach opportunities at Golden LivingCenter: Join us on the first Sunday of the month as we minister to the residents of Golden LivingCenter – Sleepy Hollow (6700 Columbia Pike). We meet at 2:30 p.m. to sing hymns and reflect on the scripture. This is a ministry of presence, so simply “being there” is appreciated by the residents. If you play an instrument or would be willing to prepare a brief scripture lesson, that would be helpful, too. To get involved, contact Karen Stewart at 703-304-0809 or [email protected].

Volunteers needed to make home visits: About 30 members of Annandale UMC are homebound and enjoy brief visits from church members. A small number of Caring Ministry team members make the monthly visits, but more volunteers are needed! If you are available to make 2-3 homebound visits about once a month, please contact Barbara Gordon at [email protected] or 703-300-5184. Or contact Dottie Rogerson in

the church office at [email protected] or 703-256-8330, ext. 112. The Caring Ministries team does not replace visits by AUMC’s three pastors; it supplements their efforts.

Names on our prayer list: Contact Dottie Rogerson in the office at [email protected] to add someone to our prayer list. If a name has been on the prayer list for awhile, please let us know if you would like to have it removed.

Interested in anything you see? Come on over! Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

The church office will be closed Monday, April 22, in celebration of Easter.

United Methodist Men’s dinner, April 25: Men, young and old, are invited to a dinner of New York strip steak and lobster tail on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. in Wright Hall. Invite your son, a neighbor or a friend for fellowship and some delicious food. Afterwards, we’ll have a choir rehearsal with Pat Vaughn for the 11 a.m. service on May 12 (Mother’s Day). Due to the special meal we have planned, we MUST

have your confirmed reservation for dinner. RSVP to Gary FitzGibbon at [email protected] or 703-963-8707.

Rebuilding Together, Saturday, April 27: Help ACCA renovate the home of a deserving family in our area! Youth (age 14 and over) and adults are encouraged to participate for the whole day or part of the day. It’s a great opportunity for students who need service hours. If you are interested in helping or fixing snacks for the workers, contact John Clarke at [email protected] or 703-642-3836.

Calling all graduates! The May issue of the Witness newsletter will highlight our 2019 high school and college graduates. If you’d like to be included, please send us a photo and the following information: name of student, degree, name of high school or college, and any other information you would like to share such as

future plans (college, graduate school, new job, etc.). Email your info to [email protected] by May 3. For an example, see the May 2018 Witness on the AUMC website at http://annandalechurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/May-15.pdf.

FaithJustice immigration forum: “Hospitality, Sanctuary, Advocacy,” May 5: Join us for the next FaithJustice Forum on Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Wright Hall. From providing legal services to traveling to the border, this panel will discuss ways that people of faith are fulfilling our biblical calling to welcome the stranger and to oppose injustice and oppression. Learn more and RSVP at www.faithjusticefoundation.org/event/immigration-forum/.

Vacation Bible School: “Escape to Athens with Paul!” July 8–12 9 a.m.–noon. More information about registration, online payment and volunteering will be available soon at annandalechurch.com/classes under the Children’s Ministries section. Volunteers, center leaders and shepherds are needed to make this week possible.

Congratulations to Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh! Ruth Anne, who has been our director of children’s ministries since 2017, has accepted a new position with our Weekday Children’s Programs. She will become the director of the Early Learning Program, which serves children ages 1–3 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please congratulate Ruth Anne when you see her on this new position. To read more, see the Current Events section at www.annandalechurch.com.

Thank you for your generous contributions to our Lenten Mission Projects. To date, we have raised $50,000 towards our goal of $75,000 to fund these 10 projects: 100,000 Homes, ACCA, Camp Highroad, Food Ministries/AUMC Mission Center, Haiti, Hypothermia, Kairos, Poe Middle School Food Program, Rise Against Hunger and Rising Hope UMC. Check the back of the bulletin to learn more. You can still make donations using the special envelopes or give online at www.annandalechurch.com.

The flowered cross used in today’s services is given in honor of Peter and Alice Snitzer’s 45th wedding anniversary.

Prayers for our friends and family:Eve Moscowitz, friend of Marie Cavanagh Vickie MelsonDori DeSpain, friend and sister-in-Christ, Pam Adams Fran Fluharty, sister of Rita WitkowskiGranny Brown, friend of the Witkowski family Laverne Baker, friend of Melissa PlewesAndy Reilly, grandson of Pat and Gary Sherfey Sylvia Hardewig, sister of Winnie TeggeClarice Karter, friend of Jane Underhill Hannah PorrasPenny Earley, friend of Jim and Judy McConville Betty TownesMax, grandson of Betsy Clevenger Karen Bizer, step mother of Mike Bizer Sheryl Blunt, friend of Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh Robert Elder, friend of Marcia TwomeyJoan Fontz, mother-in-law of Bill Pemberton Jenny Porter, friend of the Pagnard familyMary and John Crossin, friends of Gail Pemberton Dale Thomas, friend of Kelly NeitzeyEmma Twyman, mother of Pam Adams Hazel Poole, mother of Brenda PooleTracy Wellington, friend of Tracy Carney Jean McDowell, mother of Sandy BarkerGrace Brakefield, aunt of Sandy Barker Kirk Chryst, friend of Marcia TwomeyNorma Pickens and family, friends of Louise Golobic Donald Grubb, brother of Freda HillPaul Keplinger, father of Sheila Kyer Justin, friend of Michele EarhartJames Jenkins, friend of Charles Cox Eva Fong, sister of Anna MoellerFran Keen, mother of Molly Wilmarth Earl Rocca, friend of John HoustonMary Korves, mother of Trish Bradley Paula Bevan, sister of Fred CarnsWilla Jones, grandmother of Cameron Houston Amy Rasmussen, friend of Debbie StricklandBob Woolfenden, brother of Jeanne Guidi Scotty Vice, friend of Rocky SpeakeKaveh Rahmani, friend of Clay Carney Harrison Reed, friend of Cyndi JonesMatt McConville, brother of Jim McConville Nathan Hancock, friend of Carol BurnsSue Wilson, friend of Jim and Judy McConville Kevin, friend of Rita WitkowskiRichard Johnston, brother of Sindy Keplinger Debbie Faeder, sister of Sindy KeplingerRobert Black, father of Jeanie FitzGibbon Joanie Millan, daughter of Elaine HinerIrinah Andrianantenaina, niece of Nivosoa Robjhon Jacqueline Wilson, friend of Sandra ChaseBetty Chase and Betty Owen, friends of Sandra Chase Larry Lausten, husband of Lucille Lausten

For bereaved members and their families: Robin Patton and family on the death of her Uncle Kyle Cyrus

Tracy Carney and family on the death of her Aunt Genie MillerThe funeral for Betty “Polly” Morris will be Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, with interment

following in the church cemetery. Reception will follow in Wright Hall. The funeral for Stanley Corley Groves will be held Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, with interment

following in the church cemetery. Reception will follow in Wright Hall. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield VA.

Evie HerbstJohn ThomasEmily DunkerJulie MontgomeryCharlotte Sell

Beth GravesCora Russell

August McCarthyLinda LandSue Meekins

Danitria BradleyGeorge Hill

Edouard QuansahDebbie Strickland

Stephanie Lips

Tina SvensonMary Ruth Stacy

Beverly PierceSue Plucknett

Joan Oliver

Virginia CannonTammy Rapp

Ramona Thompson

Prayers for our membersChildren’s Ministries d

Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh, [email protected]

Children’s Easter Service: Join us at 9:45 a.m. today for a special child-focused service in the courtyard, immediately followed by an Easter egg hunt.

Sunday school classes meet next Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers are needed - go to annandalechurch.com/cmvolunteers to sign up!

Sunday school classes meet next Sunday at 9:45 a.m.: Visit annandalechurch.com/classes for details on classes, teachers and more.

New Sunday school study starts April 28: The In His Steps Sunday School Class will start a new study, “Devotion to Christ: The Divinity of Christ in Earliest Christianity,” on Sunday, April 28, in Room 302 at 9:45 am. In this study, we will explore when, where, and why people first believed in the divinity of Jesus and some of the early Christian devotional practices. How has the Christian church evolved over the centuries? The study consists of eight DVD lectures and class discussion. You are cordially invited to join us for this faith-building study.

FaithJustice immigration forum: “Hospitality, Sanctuary, Advocacy,” May 5: Join us for the next FaithJustice Forum on Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Wright Hall. From providing legal services to traveling to the border, this panel will discuss ways that people of faith are fulfilling our biblical calling to welcome the stranger and to oppose injustice and oppression. Learn more and RSVP online at www.faithjusticefoundation.org/event/immigration-forum/.

Rev. Jason [email protected]

Sunday School (9:45 a.m.)Classes will resume next Sunday.

AUMC YOUTH6th-12th Grade; Leader: Rev. Peter Kwon, [email protected]

Youth Night (5:30-7:30 p.m.)Youth Night will resume next Sunday.

Youth Sunday and Talent Show on June 2: The youth will lead a single worship service at 10:30 a.m. All youth are invited to join in and help out - contact Peter to get involved! Also, our Annual

Annandale Church Talent Show will be held at 6:30 p.m.! If you want to participate, please let Peter know or email our music director, Pat Vaughn, at [email protected].

From: In Honor of:Alice and Peter Snitzer Sandra ChaseAnn Cooke Bob and Nancy SayreBible Fellowship Class Burnett and Ramona ThompsonBible Fellowship Class Jerry BeyerCyndi and Chris Jones Our Wandering Saints in NOVA areaDiPetto family Hazel PooleGary Loving wife, PatHer children and grandchildren Martha C. WhiteHer family Liisa WhiteHer family Lindsay S. McGeeHer family Martha W. GroverJack and Jane Underhill 9 grandchildrenJim McConville Judy McConvilleJim and Judy McConville Betsy ClevengerJim and Judy McConville Catie, Mark, and Skyler PadgetJim and Judy McConville Elizabeth McConvilleLydia Circle Sally BizerMarcia, Peter Snitzer family Alice and Peter Snitzer, our parentsPat Sherfey My Husband, my best friend, Gary SherfeyPat and Gary Sherfey Pat’s parents, Jeanne and Vince GuidiPete and Alice Snitzer Our familyRocky Speake Theresa SpeakeThe McConville family Freda HillThe McConville family Gwen Cody

From: In Memory of:Beckie Himes and Miranda Lansberry Zachary HimesBeth Graves, Nick, James, Henry Wakeman Elden (Duke) NootenboomBeverly Harris and Barbara Yancey John and Mollie YanceyDavid and Sandy Barker Evelyn Thomas, mother of Sherri KenskiDavid and Sandy Barker Richard GallagherDonald and DeEtte Johnson Royale Smith SteinleDonald and DeEtte Johnson William E. JohnsonElizabeth Walker Elden NootenboomGary and Debbie Callen Basil and Beulah Callen, parentsGary and Debbie Callen Lloyd and Florence Harford, parentsJanet and Chuck Woods Dick and Jeanne WoodsJanet and Chuck Woods George LeroyJanet and Chuck Woods Jack and Jeanne RamsenKevin Sabo Janet Petty SaboLandy and Nivo Robjhon Their parents, Honore and Laurence RazafindratitchainaMr. and Mrs. Bill Iwig Dale and Norma HayMr. and Mrs. Bill Iwig Duke NootenboomMr. and Mrs. Bill Iwig Haskell and Willa SmithPat and Gary Sherfey Gary’s parents and brother, Mabel, Gib and RamonPete and Alice Snitzer Our parentsRocky Speake Shantana Lakee SpeakeRosemary Perdue Her husband, JohnnySandie Meadows Loved onesSteve Reynolds Hilda ReynoldsThe McConville family Parents and GrandparentsThe Snitzer family Gordon WeihmillerTheir children and grandchildren Norma and Dale HayTheir family Frank and Arlene VanceTheir family Phil and Evie GibsonWilla Ogata Kenneth and Kazuyo McEwen

The beautiful flowers on our 2019 Easter altar have been placed by the following persons:

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