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ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONGREGATION

Joining Together on a Christian Journey of Love and Service

March 10, 2019

2600 Ashland Rd The Reverend Tresco E. Shannon, Pastor Office Hours: M-Thurs.: 8 am-3:30 pm Columbia, SC 29210 pastor@ashlandumc.org Telephone: 798-5350; Fax 798-6057 Phone Ext. 15

www.ashlandumc.org Worship services: The Path: 8:45AM Traditional: 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:45AM

Ryan Keith Karen Zobel Maria Anderson youth@ashlandumc.org Finance@ashlandumc.org Office@ashlandumc.org Phone Ext: 12 Phone Ext: 13 Phone Ext: 10

Jack Holladay Robert Neese pathmusic@ashlandumc.org music@ashlandumc.org Laura Siddons The Path, Ashland Youth Choir Traditional Worship Choir, Organist Pianist

Today at Ashland

150th

UMW Birthday Luncheon

12:15 pm, Ashland Hall

All women and girls over 10 invited

Short skit “Celebrating the Past”

Rev. Julie Songer-Belman, presenting “Hope for the Future”

No cost for lunch; Child Care provided (Items for Killingsworth Home welcomed; cleaning products, toilet paper, paper towels, washing powder.)

From 8 to 800,000 in 150 years

United Methodist Women had its start 150 years ago with 8 women meeting in a church room in Massachusetts. Today there are 800,000 UMW Women and 100 of them are here at Ashland serving God through our six circles—Faith, Friendship, Harmon, Noontime Seekers, Susannah Wesley, and Sunshine. All of these women, through their actions are being the feet of God in our church, our city, our country and our world. They are doing amazing things through being faith, hope, and love in action.

Join us for a circle meeting. Contact Caroline Harrelson for more information (803) 732-1767.

Faith--- 2nd Tuesday evening; Friendship--4th Thursday evening;

Harmon -- 2nd Monday morning; Noontime Seekers---2nd Tuesday afternoon

Sunshine -- 1st Thursday evening; Susannah Wesley—3rd Monday evening

Ashland United Methodist Church An Order for the Worship of God

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour

The chiming of the hour is a call for us to shift from conversation to silence, as we prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.

Prelude “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” arr. Patricia Cota

Ashland Handbells

The Lighting of Altar Candles Call to Worship “A Wilderness Wandering People” Jim Strathdee

*The Hymn of Praise “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” UMH p. 176 (sing twice)

*Invocation The Prayer of Confession (to be prayed by all)

Have mercy upon us, O God, according to thy loving kindness; according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquities, and cleanse us from our sins. For we acknowledge our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a right spirit within us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Prayer for Pardon and The Lord’s Prayer The Anthem “A Lenten Walk” Hal Hopson

Minister: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Minister: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised. *The Psalter “Psalm 91” UMH pp. 810-811

(Join in singing the Response.)

*Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 71 *The Gospel Lesson Luke 4: 1-13 The Call to Prayer Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And Also with you. Leader: Let us pray. The Pastoral Prayer

Welcome!

Please sign the friendship pad when it is passed to you and pass it to your neighbor.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

The Apostles’ Creed

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.

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Doxology

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Remember in Prayer Jane Bristow;

Cheryl MClay; Bill Turner; Claire Dickerson, Granddaughter of

Linda Dickerson

The Announcements UMW Mission Moment UMW Woman of the Year Recognition The Offertory “Andantino in A Flat Major” Edward MacDowell *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH p. 95 *Hymn of Preparation “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” UMH p. 269 Sermon “Beliefs Based on Bargains” Rev. Tresco E. Shannon The Prayer of Christian Discipleship *The Hymn of Response “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” UMH p. 361 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *Benediction Response “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”

American Folk Hymn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

*All who are able, please stand. Please put your cell phones on vibrate when the service begins. Hearing devices are available from the sound technician.

A nursery is provided in the education wing for infants through 3 years old.

GIFT In honor or Rev. Tresco E. Shannon by Extended Family of Marjorie C. Lee

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Luke 4: 1-13

NT Pew Bible p. 61

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’” Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.

Enhancing Worship Today Crucifer: John Calore Acolytes: Caroline Calore, Jordan Hollis-Derrick Altar Steward: Debbie Sandersfeld Welcome Center Advocates: Frank & Harriett Ward Greeters: Gerald & Pearl White Valet Parker: Tom Wilkinson Ushers: Mylla Markland, Debbie Matthews, Amary Sox, Cindy Ward

Opportunities to Serve & Learn

Wednesday Night Suppers 6:00 pm – Ashland Hall

March 13th: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert Weekly reservations taken through red slips in the pew pockets; online: ashlandumc.org or by calling church office: 798-5350.

Reservations needed by Mondays at noon.

By Our Presence March 3, 2019 The Path: 68

Traditional: 123 TOTAL WORSHIP: 191 SS: N/A

United Methodist Youth All 6

th - 12

th graders welcome!

Thoughts? Questions? Ideas? Want to join our email list? 803.798.5350 x 12 youth@ashlandumc.org

If you are interested in providing a meal for the youth,

the following Sundays available for Snack Supper: 4/7, 4/14, 4/28

Sunday, March 10 - Youth Choir @4:30; MYF @5:30 Sunday, March 17 - Youth Choir @4:30; MYF @5:30 Sunday, March 24 - Youth Choir @4:30; MYF @5:30 Friday, March 29 – 5

th Quarter

Sunday, March 31 - Youth Choir @4:30; MYF @5:30 - Deadline to sign up for retreat May 3-5 – Spring Retreat

Sr. and Jr. High Bible studies meet at 6:30 on Wednesdays in Ashland House. Join us at 6:00 for Wednesday Night Supper

($3 for students)

Sr. High Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6:30 in Ashland House. Remember to bring your Bible.

Jr. High Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6:30 in Ashland House. Remember to bring your Bible.

Small Dinner Groups Registration Contact Beth Wilkinson

(sissyandpapa2@gmail.com)if interested.

Ashland UMMen Vidalia Onion Sale

_____ 10 lb. bag @ $11.00 _____ 5 lb. bag @ $6.00 Name______________________________________ Delivery around May 1st.

Bible Studies Rev. Shannon’s bible study on the Book of Acts will resume on Wednesday, March 13th. Invitation to the Old Testament, Sundays, 5:00 pm, # 113, eight week study led by Hal Clarkson and Joye Rush.

Palm Trees/Easter Lilies Order Form Palm Trees/Easter Lilies are available for you to order in honor or in memory of someone. Palm Trees: $15 per tree; Easter Lilies: $14 per plant Complete the form below and put in offering plate or mail to the church office. Checks may be made payable to Ashland UMC and noted for Palm Trees/Easter Lilies. Deadline for orders: Sunday, March 31, 2019 _____No. of Palm Trees _____ No. of Easter Lilies Total Amount Attached: ____________ In honor or memory of: (please circle & print) _____________________________________________________

By: _____________________________________________

Come check out our newest Sunday School class! It will begin meeting on Sunday, March 24 in room 117. This class is open to all ages and will begin with an in-depth look into Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Bring a bible, questions, and an open mind as we come to appreciate the high standards that God has set for the church.

Music, Art and Drama will meet today

at 5:00 PM in Room 125.

Ashland Readers Sunday, March 17th, 6:30 pm

Groucho’s on Lake Murray Blvd. Come and discuss the following book:

“Rules of Civility” by Armor Towles

The Missions Committee is happy to support Amy and Cliff Jeffcoat as they raise funds for a mission trip to Zimbabwe. The Jeffcoats will be serving dinner at our church on March 31. Plates are $10.00 each and include BBQ, Green Beans, Slaw, Bread and Tea. Diners may either eat in Ashland Hall or take to-go plates. Serving will start at 11 am and continue after the 11 o'clock service.

Please help support this wonderful mission trip.