La Plata United Methodist

Church

Trinity Sunday

16 June 2019

Café Worship (8:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church tocelebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Music Before Worship

Welcome & Centering

*Opening Prayer (Together)Holy Spirit, come among us and be well pleased. We arewilling to be used and ready to be sent! Fill us from yourwell of blessing that we might be blessings to the world.In The Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Christ

Musical Moment Sweet, Sweet SpiritThere’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this placeAnd I know that it’s the Spirit of the LordThere are sweet expressions on each faceAnd I know they feel the presence of the Lord!Sweet Holy Spirit! Sweet Heavenly Dove!Stay right here with us, filling us with your loveAnd for these blessings, we lift our hearts in praiseWithout a doubt we’ll know that we have been revivedWhen we shall leave this place.

Announcements & Invitations

Time of Prayer:Time of WitnessSharing Our Week’s Blessings & Trials, Requests,Silent Prayers and the Lifting of HandsPastoral PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer (Together)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thyname. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth asit is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.

ReloadScriptures for the Day

The Epistle Lesson Romans 5: 1-5 The Gospel Lesson John 16: 12-15The Hebrew Bible Lesson Genesis 1: 1-5

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl

“The Power Of Three”Consecration of Prayer ShawlsCommissioning of the ASP TeamBenediction

*Please rise in body or in spiritLiturgist: Tina McCormick; Service Prayer Partner: Jeanette Tull

Traditional Worship (10:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church to

celebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Prayer Before Worship:Holy Spirit, hover over and near us as you did with the waters of

chaos in creation. We are willing to be used and ready to be sent!

Fill us from your well of blessing that we might be blessings to the

world. In The Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.

Prelude Cheryl Reckeweg

Lighting the Altar Candles,

& A Time of Quiet MeditationAfter the Prayer Before Worship, when the Prelude begins,

please quiet yourselves in preparation for worship.

Welcome, News & Opportunities

*Call to Worship Believing in God,

Creator of Heaven and Earth

Believing in Jesus Christ

The only Son of the Father who came, lived, died and was raised to

come again in glory

Believing in the Holy Spirit

The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead and who lives in

us as well

We come to worship and be fed for the journey

Greet us O Triune God and transform us with your love

Thanks be to God! Amen.

*Opening Hymn UM Hymnal, 144

“This is My Fathers World”

Prayer for Fathers (together)Heavenly Father, we come to give thanks for the men in our

lives that have guided us, protected us, taught us, sacrificed for

us and loved us. Men like these are called fathers. Some by

blood, some by choice, some by calling and some by need. For

those who could not or would not fulfill this relationship in our

lives, we ask forgiveness for them. For those who have gone on

to glory, we remember them. For those in our lives now, we obey

your commandment to honor them. And for those who never

knew a kind and loving father, we ask that you reveal yourself

to them, that they might find those qualities in you and be

blessed. In the Name of your Son Jesus, through the power of

your Holy Spirit, Amen.

Passing the Peace The Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us greet our neighbors and extend God’s peace to each other

Anthem: David Hamner

“Good Good Father”

Children’s Moment Logan Marsh

The Epistle Lesson Romans 5: 1-5

The Gospel Lesson John 16: 12-15

The Offertory David Hamner

“I Surrender”

*The Doxology UM Hymnal, 95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all

creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

*Preparatory Hymn UM Hymnal, 331

“Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us”

The Hebrew Bible Lesson Genesis 1: 1-5

This is the word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl

“The Power Of Three”

*Closing Hymn UM Hymnal, 578

“God Of Love And God Of Power”

Consecration of Prayer Shawls

Commissioning of the ASP Team

*Benediction

*Congregational Response The Faith We Sing, 2080

“All I Need is You”

All I need is you, Jesus, all I need is you.

You are the source of all I need. All I need is you.

Postlude Cheryl Reckeweg*Please rise in body or in spirit

Acolytes: Hailey Leonard; Liturgist: John Donaldson

Organist: Cheryl Reckeweg; Soloist: David Hamner

Service Prayer Partners: Sandy Tull

The flowers on the altar are given to the

glory of God, and in celebration

of their 52nd Wedding Anniversary,

by John & Carol Sorenson

The Scripture Lessons

Romans 5: 1-5 (NIV)

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace

with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained

access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in

the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our

sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us

to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts

through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

John 16: 12-15 (NIV)

“I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But

when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.

He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he

will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me

that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to

the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me

what he will make known to you.”

Genesis 1: 1-5 (NIV)

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth

was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and

the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be

light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he

separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the

darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was

morning—the first day.

Living Into God’s Word

1. How long has the Holy Spirit been with us?

2. What role does the Holy Spirit have in our prayer life?

3. What is perichoresis?

4. What is significant about the bulletin cover picture?

5. What does “trinity” mean?

6. What do all three of our scriptures this morning have in

common?

7. What does the Holy Spirit look like?

8. Why does the Trinity matter at all?

9. Do you really believe that you have the power of the Holy

Spirit inside you right now? Why or why not?

10. How do you see God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at

work in YOUR life?

Church CalendarSunday, June 16 - Trinity Sunday / Father’s Day

8:00a Café Worship (FH2)

10:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

Monday, June 17

5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104)

7:00p BLP WCBA (Preschool Board) Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, June 18

6:00p Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group

7:30p Trustees Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

Wednesday, June 19

10:30a Early Childhood Conference Committee Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

12:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104)

2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex)

Thursday, June 20

Friday, June 21

Saturday, June 22

Sunday, June 23

8:00a Café Worship (FH2)

10:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

Monday, June 24

1:30p Red Cross Blood Drive (FH1)

5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104)

8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, June 25

10:00a UMW Book Club (Parlor)

6:00p Creative Circle Mtg. (Rm. 104)

6:00p Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group

7:30p Admin Council Mtg. (FH2)

Wednesday, June 26

12:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104)

2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex)

Thursday, June 27

7:30p SPRC Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

Friday, June 28

6:30p Youth Group Game Night (YR)

Saturday, June 29

9:00a Port Tobacco Players Rehearsal (FH1)

Sunday, June 23

8:00a Café Worship (FH2)

9:00a Meals & Hope Food Prep (Kitchen)

10:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)KEY: FH1=Old Fellowship Hall, FH2=New Fellowship Hall, Rm. 104=Old Youth Room, Rm. 106=Old Conf. Rm #1,

Rm. 110=Old Conf. Rm. #2, Rm. 102=Old Parlor BLP=Blessed Lambs Preschool

HERE’S THE SCOOPAPPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT - Mile of Pennies - We made it. Last week's

oversized jug of pennies put us over the top giving us a total of $857 . . .Amen! Thanks

to all who contributed. This will be the final Sunday for the coin jugs for this year.

Please keep saving your loose change as we will re-start this effort early next year.

Snacks and notes - If you would like to donate snacks (individual bags of chips,

raisins, slim Jims, trail mix, homemade cookies, etc.) there will a box labeled ASP in the

foyer until we depart on June 22. Something else that is meaningful during ASP trips

are words of encouragement from folks back home. If you would like to provide

personal notes, short scriptures, etc., they would be most appreciated.

Prayers and Thanks - We ask for your continued prayers as we make our final

preparations for the first trip and send our sincere thank you for all the spiritual,

emotional and financial support you have provided.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - This year VBS will be held from July 8-12 from 9:00 AM

- 12:00 PM. The theme is ROAR: Life is Wild, God is Good! The children will rotate to

stations, such as Imagination Station, Music, Snack, Games, Kid Vid Cinema and Bible

Story. The Sanctuary will be transformed into a jungle as well as the classrooms and

the special activities. Children who will be four years old by Sept. 1, 2019 through fifth

grade (just completed) are welcome. Close to 30 adults and 20 youth will be helping

during the week! I need 1 more Crew Leader, who will simply guide a small group of

children from station to station. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Julie

Robbins (301-752-1747 or blessedlambsoffice@gmail.com). Registration forms are

located in the preschool office, church narthex or church office OR online on the church

website (www.laplataumc.org). The cost of VBS is $10 per child with a family cap of

$20 for more than two children. You can pay online via Vanco on the church website

(VBS Registration), or by check or cash with a paper registration. You will need a form

for each child.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY - Did you know that 89% of the people in a typical

American congregation don't have a financial safety net? Shocked? But there's HOPE!

And that hope is Financial Peace University. FPU is a nine-lesson course taught by

Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. With FPU, you will master how to

handle money using biblical wisdom and common sense. Through life-changing

videos, online tools and resources, and group accountability, you will learn how to

create and stay within a budget, save for emergencies, pay off debt, retirement,

insurance, and investments. Just imagine the impact we could have on the community

if we were all debt-free! Marriages and families would be strengthened. People would

be freed up to be outrageously generous. This kind of hope will ignite change in our

entire community!

Weekly classes will begin on Sun, Sept 22nd from 7:00-8:30PM through Sun, Nov

17th. The cost is $109.00 per family unit including teenagers still living at home. If

you have already taken the class in the past and just need a refresher, you can take

it again for free!

If you have any questions before then, please contact John or Sherri Hastings at

240-299-9487 or fpu.laplataumc@yahoo.com. Come join us and learn to "live like no

one else, so that later, you can live like no one else!"

PREACHER’S POP-UP PRAYER - Thanks for all the submissions recently for the name

of our new mid-week "check-in" on Facebook Live. This "pop-up prayer" moment will

consist of a small devotional and a time of prayer, with requests for prayer welcomed

in real time. A brief word, a brief prayer for a brief time. Consider it a pop-up for a

spiritual pick-me-up! Mark your calendars now! Preacher's Pop-Up Prayer will be

Thursdays at 7pm beginning on June 27th and running throughout the summer. Tune

in and comment so we will know you are watching!

THE NAME OF THE GAME - For the last few months, folks from La Plata Church have

been working on a project which some might call a fundraiser, but, in reality, is much,

much, more! Our church has contracted with a company to create and produce a board

game about the uniqueness of La Plata Md. it is called, originally enough, La

Plata-Opoly! Designed similarly to Monopoly games, this game is dedicated to the

places that are uniquely La Platian! Of course, La Plata UMC is figured prominently in

the game. As stated earlier, this is not just a game but a remembrance for those who

have moved away - an educational tool for our kids to understand the rich components

that make up their town. A creative and unique gift to those who know La Plata and

a symbol of pride about the place in which we live, work and play. Even the proceeds

we receive as a result of this project will not be for La Plata Church alone but for the

furtherance of the ministries and mission to which we are called and for new ways we

can be the Church in this uncertain world. Though the game will not be unveiled until

fall, we want you to know and spread the word about this unique and singular

opportunity!

WORSHIPWORSHIP SCHEDULE - The Sunday morning worship schedule is: Café Worship at

8:00 AM in Fellowship Hall 2, and Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 10:00 AM.

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE - Nursery care for little ones (ages 0-4 yrs) is available during

the 10:00 Sunday morning service. If your little one becomes unsettled and is in need

of more care, please contact an usher who can direct you to the nursery or to the

rocking chairs in the back. We are grateful to the staff and volunteers that help us

provide a nursery each week.

If you are a parent or a grandparent of young children, or you just want to spend

some time with the youngest in our congregation, consider signing up to volunteer in

the Nursery. To volunteer, or for information, contact Alyssa Wheeler at

awheeler007@gmail.com.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES - are available, please see an usher to obtain one.

SERVICE & CARINGFOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP - The Food Pantry is requesting your donations of

the following items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears, mandarin oranges,

applesauce, (no peel off cups please), pasta meal bags, baked beans, soups,

children's juice boxes, snack items for kids (individual wrapped cookies, cheese

crackers etc.). You may place your donated items in the Food Donation Box in the front

entrance. Pet food donations are always appreciated. You can also make monetary

donations, just write "Food Pantry" in the memo line of your check, or give online.

FAITH SHARINGPLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS - It is the simplest and most effective way to share

Christ with others: just invite your friends to church with you. Most people who grew

up as Christians and who aren't in a church say they just haven't found a church they

like, and because no one has invited them. Most people if you ask, will say yes to an

invitation. Just ask them to come to church for a special event, or special Sunday, or

to hear a sermon you think will help them.

ADMINISTRATIONPRAYER LIST - The bulletin prayer list page has been updated. If you have any

questions, or would like to add someone to the prayer list, please call Karen in the

church office.

STEWARDSHIP - Please be sure that the outer doors close firmly and are locked when

you leave the building. Turn out the lights when you leave a room. Turn off the

heat/air conditioner in the room you are using. These are all things we can do to keep

our building secure, our members safe, and our operating costs down.

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL - The next Administrative Council meeting will be held

on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 in Fellowship Hall 2. Everyone is encouraged and

welcome to attend.

RECYCLED CHRISTMAS - Please call the church office to schedule an appointment to

drop off your Christmas Recycle donations. All donations must be placed in the attic.

A Father's Eyes

Jonathan's mother died when he was very young and his father brought him up.

Both of them shared a very special relationship. Jonathan loved to play football

and his father made sure that he was always there to cheer his son at every match,

even if Jonathan wasn't a part of the playing team. Jonathan being small sized,

wasn't allowed to play in the main team. Nevertheless, he continued with his

practice with full determination. Everyone thought that Jonathan would never be

able to make it into the team, though somehow, his determination carried him

through. The coach seeing his diligence and dedication decided to keep him on the

roster.

One day during practice, the coach met him with a telegram. Jonathan was

shocked to read the message contained in it. Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the

coach, "My father died this morning. Will it be all right if I miss practice today?"

The coach gently put his arm around his shoulder and said, "Take the rest of the

week off, son, and don't even plan to come to the game on Saturday." On the day

of the game, Jonathan's college team was losing badly to the rival team. The coach

and the players had all lost hope when they saw Jonathan coming towards them.

Jonathan ran up to the coach and pleaded him to allow him to play this match. At

first, the coach wouldn't allow him to play. However after a lot of persuasion, the

coach gave in. No sooner Jonathan joined the team in the field, their scores started

to improve before both the teams were on a tie.

However, the real cheer came during the crucial closing seconds when he

intercepted a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown. His team

members were ecstatic. The crowd came running towards him to celebrate the win.

After the match, the coach went up to Jonathan, who was seated alone in the

corner of the locker room and asked, "Kid, I can't believe it. You were fantastic! Tell

me what got into you? How did you do it?" He looked at the coach, with tears in

his eyes, and said, "Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know that my dad

was blind?" The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, "Dad came to all

my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to

show him I could do it!"

Our Prayer ListPlease pray:

For our friends and family who have medical issuesDavid Beatty

Jeff Bennett

Tom Berry

Patricia Buckler

Jennifer Carpenter

Harolly Coombs

Joyce Dean

Otis Elmwood

Carl Greene

Jennifer Hamer

Dorothy Jackson

Larry Johnson

Christina Kingsbury

Donna McKenzie

Renee Nash

Don Stapleson

Curt Snyder

Gayle Wilkerson

Doug Williams

Frances Wright

Please pray:

For our friends and family who are living in Nursing Homes and

Assisted Living:Lennis Bridgett Mike Merritt Sharon Ferguson

Iris Dickerson

Please pray:

For our friends and family who are unable to attend worshipMarion Craft June Hanson

Please pray:

For our friends and family who are going out into the Mission

FieldEmily Boggs

Rick Boggs

Joe Boswell

Doug Brown

Will Burgess

John Carns

Sue Carns

Dean Daetwyler

Nathan Daetwyler

Rory Daetwyler

Haileigh Fiske

Koleyn Fiske

Nik Fiske

Ryan Fiske

Donna Fitzgerald

Rebacca Fitzgerald

Tom Grace

Jason Groth

Ellie Hebner

Lauren Hebner

Mason Hebner

Haley Holcomb

Matt Holcomb

Bill Holt

Paige Nelson

Jeana Papagno

Mike Rainwater

Jason Risley

Kevin Robbins

Craig Storm

David Storm

Ben Summers

Nick Summers

Nicole Summers

Joe Summers

Dylan Tompkins

John Tompkins

Emily Wiley

Evan Williams

Kim Williams

Our Church Staff & Church Leadership Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

Rev. Ed Chance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired Pastor / Visitation

Corrie Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leader

Karen Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator

Patricia Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director

Linda Dent Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist

Cheryl Reckeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Bell Choir Director

Laurie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Treasurer

Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent

Jim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Sexton

Bill Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundskeeper

Julie Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preschool Director

Trish Carruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Preschool Director

Eugene Bradford . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Council Chair

Archie Verdiglione, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay Leader

Kevin Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees President

Rick Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff-Parish Relations Chair

Zana May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Committee Chair

Our Church Motto for 2019

“Finding our way forward, hand in hand with God and with

each other"

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La Plata Umc

3 Port Tobacco Road

La Plata, Maryland 20646-2824

Office: 301-934-2288

Email: laplataumc@gmail.com

On the web: www.laplataumc.org

Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl cell: 240-217-6369

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