St. Andrew

United Methodist Church Rev. Jeff Childress

Easter Sunday April 01, 2018

10:30 a.m.

Lenten Sermon Series – Rehab

Our Lenten series in 2018 will follow the series from Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church entitled – Rehab. In general, the word, rehabilitate, means to restore to a condition of good health; to restore to a good condition or operation; or to restore a person’s reputation. The annual observance of the Lenten discipline among Christians is a perfect way to seek restoration for our lives in spirit, mind, and body. It is a time to reflect, take stock of our spiritual condition, and realign our lives. Each Sunday of Lent will focus on the Scriptures that provide the core guidance for our Rehab journey. Our desired outcome is to learn how to live differently so that the way of Jesus becomes our “new normal.” Blessings for the journey! February 14 Ash Wednesday Service Rehab - MORTALITY Imposition of Ashes February 18 Mark 1:9-15 Rehab - WILDERNESS February 25 Mark 8:31-38 Rehab - INTERVENTION March 4 Exodus 20:1-17 Rehab - PROGRAM Communion Sacrament March 11 John 3:14-18 Rehab– RECOVERY March 18 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rehab - PROMISE March 25 Passion/Palm Sunday Easter Cantata Chancel Choir March 29 Maundy Thursday Service Thursday @ 6:30pm Communion Sacrament April 1 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service 7:00am Sanctuary Service 10:30am April 8 Eastertide Communion Sacrament

Celebrating Easter April 1, 2018 Christ is Risen! Hallelujah!

Saint Andrew United Methodist Church

Prelude Chiming of the Trinity

Bells of Saint Andrew Procession Redressing of Chancel Opening Praise (Screen) Alleluia! Alleluia! * Hymn No. 302 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (verses 1-4)

Lighting of the Paschal Candle On this joyous morning, we celebrate that our Lord Jesus passed from death to life. We join with the whole company of God’s people in recalling and celebrating his victory over death and our deliver ance from the bondage of sin and darkness to everlasting light. Holy God, we come to you on this day celebrating the Resurrection; the new life you have given us through your Son, Jesus the Christ. We are called to living this new life in covenant with one another. We are called to love one another, and to forgive one another. We pray always for your kingdom, your reign to come, and your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. As we celebrate eternal life today, help us to know that this life begins now. New life is given to us now! Call us into your ways of kingdom-building here on earth through love, peace, reconciliation and healing. In the name of the Risen Christ we pray. Amen.

The light of Christ rises in glory, overcoming the darkness of sin and death. Thanks be to God!

Welcome and Passing of the Peace

Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology No. 95

Children’s Worship Presentation Children’s Handchimes

Children ages 3years - 5th grade may go to Children’s Church. Please follow the adult leader as they exit the door behind the piano.

Anthem The Power of the Cross Chancel Choir Kim Welborn, solo

*Gospel Lesson John 20:1-18 Sermon Was the Tomb Really Empty? Rev. Jeff Childress Morning Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

*Affirmation of Faith I Believe

In spite of many unanswered questions, I believe.

I believe in the living God, the joy of the universe, who is the pulse and purpose of all things seen and unseen, who from the dust of earth calls up living beings to be children of eternity, who through countless ages has provided for us many liberators and tirelessly seeks to bring victory out of defeat and life out of decay.

I believe in Jesus, the Christ, God’s true Son, who is bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, who took upon himself the healing of the human race, who bearing the burden of our sins went to Golgotha carrying his cross, who was betrayed, crucified, dead and buried in a borrowed tomb, who on the third day was found to be gloriously alive, meeting with those who trust him and serve him to the end of the world.

I believe in the Holy Spirit of God, within and among all who cherish Christ and his way, who brings hope out of despair, love out of apathy, and joy out of sorrow,

who unceasingly regenerates and reforms the church that it may always be the contemporary body of the risen Christ, loving the world through prayer, word and deed. I believe that even I am caught up in the resurgent life of Jesus, the Christ, and that nothing in life or death can separate me from his love and joy. In spite of unanswered questions, yes I believe. Amen! Blessing and Sending Forth J. R. and Ann Thomas *Hymn No. 310 He Lives *Benediction *Closing Praise (Screen) Crown Him King of Kings

*Please stand if you are able CCL#1116193

April 1st - April 7th

2018

Abundant Living Wellness Words for April 2018

Autism Awareness Month Check the Bulletin Board by the Side Entrance

or our Website: https://standrewunited.weebly.com/abundant-living.html

Children Singing

Children

with Palms

Abundant Living Information

For those that would like to keep track of their steps, or if you have any questions about the Abundant Living program, please call or text Lynn

James at 864-360-4324.

E-mail: Abundantlivingsaumc@gmail.com

Check out our Facebook page:

Abundant Living St. Andrew UMC - Easley

(Healthy recipes can be found on the bulletin board at the side entrance .)

Palm Sunday

2018

Given By: In Memory Of:

Dale Burris Glenda Brown (Mother)

Allen (Pete) Bush

Jean Bush

Allison Bush Gillespie

Lisa Chapman Loyd Smith

Melvin & Estella Merck

Gladys Welborn

Joanne Childress Weldon Childress

Ned, Inez & Mark Owens

Jimmy & Tammy Crane John & Frances Foster

Deborah Cromer Doyle Cromer

Laura Cromer Wade Cromer, Jr.

Tony & Ann Ellenburg Jean Bush

Allison Bush Gillespie

Loyd & Jackie Ellenburg

Kendall & Cindy Pearson Anita Noblitt

Auburn Pearson

Dan & Carolyn Rampey Walt & Beulah Pace

Paul & Sara Rampey

Gail Rampey Nicholson

Gladys Welborn

Easter Memorials

Easter Memorials

Given By: In Memory Of:

Bob & Carolyn Sampson The Drysdale, Sampson & Price

Families

Jim & Val Thornton Wesley Millsap

Ruth Thornton

John & Virginia Wallace Walter E. & Gladys Bugg

J.T. & Delta Wallace

Kim Welborn Gladys Welborn

David Wilson Evelyn Wilson

Lisa Chapman St. Andrew Chancel Choir

Joanne Childress

Jeff & Delaine Childress & Family

Karen & Randy Stephens & Family

Jimmy & Tammy Crane Joann Crane

Tony & Ann Ellenburg Pete Bush

Kendall & Cindy Pearson Hugh Elrod

Pat Finley

Huston & Selene Pearson

Harold & Joretta Rampey Robin Few

Becky Todd St. Andrew Chancel Choir

Bob & Margie Tucker St. Andrew Ladies’ Coffee

Easter Honorariums

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Nursery Debbie Ours & Pam Carnes

Greeters Carole Ward & Bill Mobley

Ushers William Griffin

Bill Mobley Roger & Donna Owens

Today is a day to fellowship with God and

family, so the Disciple III class and UMYF have

been cancelled for today.

Both will resume on April 8, 2018.

United Christian Ministries (UCM) was formed in 1989 to meet the basic needs of

persons in crisis in Pickens County and parts of Powdersville. When they opened

their doors they had the support of approximately 48 churches. Presently, over 80

area churches provide resources through faithful financial gifts, donations of food,

and clothing. The heart and hands of the organization is the volunteers who give of

their time to help out. Our church has several members who are faithful to

volunteer weekly at UCM.

Recently, some of their funding has been cut, grants have stopped or were not

awarded. So they have a financial need as well as pantry needs.

The current pantry needs are:

Canned Meals: Beef Stew, Chicken & Dumplings, Spaghetti Os, Ravioli, etc.

Canned Meats:

Tuna, Salmon, Chicken, Ham, etc.

Also,

Juices, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Rice, Dried Beans, Spaghetti, Spaghetti sauces (no

glass), Mac & Cheese, canned fruits, cereal, grits, oatmeal, saltine crackers, toilet

paper, laundry detergent and bar soap.

Thank you for your support.

REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS/

ACTIVITIES

Every Sunday

Sunday School @ 9:30am

Morning Worship Service @ 10:30am

Disciple III @ 4:00pm

UMYF @ 5:00pm

Every First Sunday

Blood Pressure Screening - 10:15-10:30am & 11:30-11:45am

Communion @ 10:30am

Every Third Sunday

Opportunity Village

Every Second Monday

Trustee Meeting @ 6:30pm

Every Third Monday

Finance Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm

Every Tuesday

Gym Open For Walkers - 7:30-8:30am & 5:30-6:30pm

Every Second Tuesday

Men’s Club Meeting @ 6:30pm

Every Third Tuesday

Sweet Spirits (TBA) @ 11:30am

Every Wednesday

Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Kids For Christ @ 6:30pm

Chancel Choir - 7:30

Every Thursday

Gym Open For Walkers - 5:30-6:30pm

Zumba @ 7:15pm

Every Thursday (except the second Thursday)

Handbell Choir Practice @ 6:15pm

Every Saturday

Gym Open For Walkers - 8:00-9:00am

Every Second Thursday

Lucille Searcy Circle Meeting @ 6:30pm

Every Friday

Ladies’ Coffee @ 10:00am

Office Closed

Every First Saturday

Prayer Shawl Ministry @ 9:00am

Every Other Month

Second Sunday

COM Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm

Third Monday

Ad Board Meeting @ 7:00pm

REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS

ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Sunrise Service 7:00am

Breakfast 7:45am

Sunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:30am

Gym Open For Walkers 7:30-8:30am 5:30-6:30pm

Tuesday April 3rd

Thursday April 5th

Gym Open For Walkers 5:30pm-

6:30pm

Friday April 6th

Ladies’ Coffee 10:00am

Saturday April 7th

Gym Open For Walkers 8:00-9:00am

Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:00am

Sunday April 1st

This Week at St. Andrew April 01, 2018- April 07, 2018

FOR: Ally Ours

April 8th

St. Andrew

Fellowship Hall

2:00 PM - 4:00PM

Family & Friends Flora Barnes Pete Bush Patricia Booty Tom & Janet Chase Stan Cole Shirley Crittenden Robin Few Suzanne Gault Bruce & Anita Gilland( Kristi Padgett’s Mom &

Dad)

Imogene Graham (Tim Graham’s Mom) Virginia Greer Lilith Hasenjaeger Tom Lemon Bobbie Long Ed & Florence McCollum Annie McJunkins Thomas Owens Mary Pace Kristi Padgett Lucy Rackley Harold Rampey Corey Rigdon John Smith Doris Stone Cynthia Taylor J.R. Thomas Malachi Thompson John Vanderhoof Janet Vehorn Randall West Jean White

Military Michael Burton Anthony Grayson Tom Hanson Kyle Moytka Douglas Nobles Gabe Pszonowsky Nathan Rampey Kristian Robinson Stephan Sampson Andrew Simer Shawn Weiler Homebound Helen Chastain Joyce Crowe Bernice Owens Betty Owens Sarah Owens Barbara Smith Hazel Strong Magdalene Williams Mildred Williams Independent Living & Nursing Homes Dwaine & Ruth Stanley - Brookdale Raymond Sanders—Gregory’s Community Care Margaret Sorrells - Brookdale Grace Szekeres - Brookdale Doris Hayes - National Health Care Anne Keith - Oakview Assisted Living

Prayer Requests

St. Andrew United Methodist Church

309 Pelzer Highway Easley, South Carolina 29642

Phone # 864-859-1567

Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Email

churchoffice1567@yahoo.com

Website www.standrewunited.weebly.com