Braden United Methodist Church

4725 Dorr Street

Toledo, OH 43615

Jesus Christ is Lord and whom He sets free is freed indeed.

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Wynston E. Dixon, Pastor

BRADEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“Making Disciples for Jesus Christ”

March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday 10:30 A.M.

Hallelujah! Christ has risen! Let us join our hearts our hands and our voices in celebration of this miraculous day and the promise it brings to all.

PRELUDE Musician PROCESSIONAL “Holy, Holy Holy, Lord God Almighty!”

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Bro. Lafe Tolliver

*CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Dixon

Pastor: Christ is Risen. Christ is Risen indeed. All: Christ is Risen Today. Christ lives and reigns. Hallelujah!

*HYMN OF PRAISE ””Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Hymnal #302

OPENING PRAYER Bro. Lafe Tolliver

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Braden Adult Choir

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 16: 1-8 Rev. William Davis (NT pg. 901)

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Braden Adult Choir

(At this time children age 3-12 are invited to attend Children’s Church with Sis. Megan

Davis in the Y. Robinson Room.)

MESSAGE “The Promise is Fulfilled”

Pastor Wynston E. Dixon

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

INVITATIONAL MUSIC ”He Lives” Hymnal #310 (Persons who desire to unite with the church or rededicate themselves may come for-ward at this time.)

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison)

We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold, and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to partake of this Sacrament of thy Son Jesus Christ that we may walk in the newness of life, may grow into his likeness, and may evermore dwell in him, and He in us. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who

comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

All honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen.

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, for-ever. Amen.

BREAKING THE BREAD

GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION

Leader: You have given yourself to us, Lord.

All: Now we give ourselves for others.

Leader: Your love has made us a new people.

All: As a people of love, we will serve with joy.

Leader: Your glory has filled our hearts.

All: Help us to glorify you in all things. Amen.

OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES

DOXOLOGY Hymnal #95

SENDING FORTH THE LIGHT The Acolytes

*BENEDICTION Pastor Dixon

Assisting in Worship today:

Liturgist: Bro. Lafe Tolliver; Acolytes: Davarius Mays & Nathaniel Mitcham;

Musician: Sis. Glenna Wilson-Barnes; Drummer: Scotty Burns

WELCOME TO BRADEN UM CHURCH!

If you are a first time visitor, please introduce yourself, sign one of our visitor’s cards and give to an usher or place it in the offering basket. If you have not accepted Jesus as Lord and Master of your life or do not have a church home, we hope that having heard the word of God, you will come forward to shake hands and fellowship with us.

To Rev. Dixon & the Braden Family, I praise and thank God for your prayers and other acts of love and kindness shown to me while I was hospitalized in your city. Please keep me in your prayers as I continue to recover .

-Sincerely, Samella Walker, (Goddaughter of Samella Williams), Valrico, FL)

Our Sincere Sympathy is extended to Mother Mozell Hill and her family on the death of her brother, Parrie Alexander this week in Wise, North Carolina. Keep Mother Hill and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

THANK YOU . . .We would like to thank all who gave toward the Easter Egg hunt. Also a thank you goes out to all who volunteered their time and service to make the day great for the kids. -Christian Education Department.

Braden UMC Youth Fellowship . . .The Youth will be meeting every sec-ond and fourth Saturday of every month. We will be meeting on the fifth Saturday of this month, which is March 30, 2012 to help with setting up for the Easter Egg Hunt. Youth meetings run from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Par-ents, please encourage and bring your children to the meetings. Parents are also welcome to attend the meetings. Cleo Harvey, Megan & Skip Davis, Youth Coordinators Congratulations to Milyon Campbell who was selected to participate in the state-wide spelling bee in Illinois. She is the granddaughter of Charlene Mack.

Date Time Activity Location

Today 2:30 Toledo Life Center Church Sanctuary

Tuesday 5:00 Aerobics W. Dixon gym/Fellow. Hall

7:00 Basketball W. Dixon gym/Fellow. Hall

Wednesday 12:30 Bible Study A. Reed Conference Rm.

7:00 Bible Study A. Reed Conference Rm.

Friday 6:00 First Friday Prayer Sanctuary

Saturday 9:30 Women’s AA Group W. Dixon Gym/Fellow. Hall

11:00 Communion Prep & Acolytes Y. Robinson Room

Thursday 5:00 Aerobics W. Dixon Gym/Fellow. Hall

6:00 H M Chorus Rehearsal Sanctuary

7:00 Adult Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary

Thanks to everyone who stepped up and gave a little more in their offering this month, we appreciate your support. It was a tremendous help in getting the bills caught up.

Lisa Gleason, Treasurer

Next Sunday– April 7 , 2013

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 am Worship

Liturgist: Sis. Donna Sharper

Acolytes: TBA

Daily Bible Reading Guide: The book of Ezekiel:

Day/Chapter Day/Chapter Day/Chapter Day/Chapter

Sun./ Ezekiel 34 Mon./Ezekiel 35 Tues./Ezekiel 36 Wed./Ezekiel 37

Thurs./Ezekiel 38 Fri./Ezekiel 39 Sat./Ezekiel 40

Happening This Week: March 31, 2013—April 6, 2013

Parent’s Night Out

Friday, April 12, 2013

6:00-9:00 p.m.

If you have not registered yet, call the church office at 419-386-2700 by Wednesday to reg-

ister your children....

HOSPITALS/NURSING HOMES/REHAB CENTERS

George Allen, Jr. Whitehouse Country Manor

11239 Waterville St. Whitehouse, OH 43566

Loretta Simmons Waterford Commons 955 Garden Lake Pkwy.

Edna Russell Fairview Nursing Home 4420 South Ave. - 43615

Carleton Allen Heatherdowns Rehab 2401 Cass Rd.-43614

Stewardship Report for March 24, 2013 Needed To Date: $53,676.00; Received To Date: $49,736.92

Attendance: Worship– 149; Sunday School-Adult 16- ; Children/Youth-8; Bible Study-none

Sick & Shut-Ins Prayer Requests

Shoecraft, Velma Campbell, Rosetta Moody Family

Jones, Renee Allen, Florene Keyes, Mattie

Sneed, Josephine Davis, Lucy Taylor, Nettie Brisbane, Jenny Cooper, Sarah

West, Wilbert Lewis, David G. Matthews, Beth Walton, Ruth Johnson, Willa M. Barnes, Beverly

Lewis, Sheila (daughter-in-law of Marva Lewis)

Debbie Ruffin (step-daughter of Marva Lewis)

Powell, Roosevelt Douglas, Henry Crosby, Colette White, Gwen

Taylor, Alex Hill, Latoya ( Ruby Hill’s gr.daughter)

Cohen, John ( Brother of Charles) Giovanni, Pam

(Friend of Tiffany Bishop)

How Do I Become a Christian?

Repent - Turn away from sin. (Romans 3:23, Acts 3:19)

Believe - Trust in Jesus for salvation. (John 3:16)

Confess - Give Jesus control of your life. (Romans 10:9-10)

Receive - Receive Jesus as your personal savior. (Romans 10:13)

How to Join Braden United Methodist Church

Profession of Faith - If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior,

you may join by professing Jesus Christ as your Savior.

Renewal of Vows - If you have been a member of a church at one time,

but Have been inactive, you may join by renewing your faith

in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Transfer - If you are a member of another church, you may join by

+requesting that your membership be transferred to Braden.

Affiliate Member - Sometimes an individual has reasons for keeping his or

her membership in another church, but would also like to be a

member of Braden. This is possible as an affiliate member.

What is the Invitation?

At the conclusion of every service we offer an invitation. It is for those who want to receive Jesus as Savior, who want to join the membership process, who want to pray individually or need for others to pray with them. Feel free to come forward today!

Contact Us: Contact Us: Contact Us: Contact Us:

Office: 419-386-2700 Church’s E-mail: Bradenumc@sbcglobal.net

Fax: 419-386-2702 Church’s Website: Bradenumc.org

Parsonage: 419-386-2690; Pastor’s E-mail: cuppah@sbcglobal.net