Worship Team & Ministry Coordinators

Easter Sunday

March 27, 2016

Rev. Jeff & Rev. Bev Coppley, Co-Pastors Rev. Vicky Deng, Chinese Congregation Mary Taylor Setliff, Children & Family Ministries Joe Hout, Youth & Next Generation Ministries Erin Moses, Adult Spiritual Formation Jayson Snipes & Dennis Raley, Traditional Music

Jerry Chapman, Contemporary Music Beth Juran, Music Ministries Daniell Nagle, Interim Office Manager A.Q. Cook & Lisa Aldhizer, Finance Allison Kelly, Food Pantry Jennifer Kiger Chapman, Communications

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Contemporary Service - 8:45am in Craven Hall

Chinese Service - 10:30am in the Cokesbury Room

Traditional Service - 11:00am in the Sanctuary

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Life Journal Reading Plan March 27 Judg. 1-3 1 Corinthians 12 March 28 Judg. 4,5 Psalm 39, 41 1 Corinthians 13 March 29 Judg. 6,7 Psalm 52 1 Corinthians 14 March 30 Judg. 8 Psalm 42 1 Corinthians 15 March 31 Judg. 9,10 Psalm 49 1 Corinthians 16 April 1 Judg. 11,12 Psalm 50 2 Corinthians 1 April 2 Judg. 13-16 2 Corinthians 2

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This Week’s Calendar Sunday, March 27 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:55am Sunday School 10:30am Chinese Worship 11:00am Traditional Worship 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:00pm Al-Anon Family Group Monday, March 28 6:00pm Psalm Supper 7:30pm Line Dancing 8:00pm Open Gym Tuesday, March 29 7:00am Men’s Breakfast 9:00am Food Pantry 9:30am Women’s Bible Study 10:00am Chinese Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday, March 30 9:00am Food Pantry 12:00pm Career Support Network 5:00pm Youth Handbells 6:30pm Men’s Bible Study 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 6:45pm Prayer Group 7:00pm AA Women’s Group 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 31 1:30pm Golden Bells 5:00pm HS Men’s Bible Study 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:00pm Al-Anon Family Group Friday, April 1 9:00am Open Studio 1:30pm Craft Time 7:30pm Chinese Bible Study Saturday, April 2 6:00pm Chinese Student Fellowship

My Shopping list

canned meat for food pantry

packaged meals for food pantry

dried beans

rice

condiments

soap for prison ministry

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First-Time Guests: Please complete the Attendance Card inside your bulletin and share it via the offering plate. You are also invited to visit the Welcome Desk after the service to receive a gift as a token of love from our church. It is a pleasure to welcome you here. Please come each Sunday and make Maple Springs your church home!

Sunday School: Come for Sunday School 9:55am - 10:45am. We offer dozens of classes spanning a variety of topics, interests, and age groups. Visit the welcome table for more info! Stephen Ministers: Stephen Ministers are available to help! If you’re experiencing a crisis or difficulties, please reach out to a Pas-tor to become connected with a Stephen Min-ister. Contact Info Update: Has your contact infor-mation changed? Help us keep our records up-to-date! Please note any changes on the Attendance Card tear-out (mark as NEW), or contact Daniell Nagle (336-722-7563x402, daniell@maplesprings.org). A New Way To Give! Offerings can be made securely online by scanning this QR code or by visiting maplesprings.org/give. One-time and recurring donations can be accepted.

Beginning with Praise

*Jesus Son of God (Tomlin/Nockels)

*Because He Lives (Amen) (Matt Maher)

Sharing the Peace of Christ

News and Morning Prayers

The Message

“The Greatest Sign = Resurrection” John 20:1-18

Rev. Jeff Coppley

Moment for Missions Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

Offering of Song and Self

Offering baskets will be shared at this time. You may use the baskets for financial gifts, prayer

requests, and ministry interests. Online and QR code giving are also available at Maple Springs.

*Christ Is Risen (Matt Maher)

Decorating the Flower Cross

*Beautiful Scandalous Night (Daugherty/Hindalong)

*The Wonderful Cross (Chris Tomlin)

Parting Words for a Great Week Ahead

*Please stand if you are able

Easter Lilies 2016

The Easter lilies are given to the glory of God and:

In Memory of:

Betty Childress By Richard Childress

Allie F. Craven By a friend

Loved Ones By Frances Durham and the Rybak Family

In Honor of:

Pollyanne Sager By Julie Cunningham

Hugh Gerlach By Frances Durham and the Rybak Family

Ministry Updates

Maple Springs Food Pantry We are currently in need of canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned meats, dried beans, condiments, and rice. Thanks for helping to "Feed the Need" in our community! Email allison@maplesprings.org if you are interested in volun-teering. We are asking anyone available on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to sign up for just one 2-hour shift to help. If you have a day off of work or a little extra time to spare, we would love for you to join in! Prison Ministry The collection item for March is soap. Collection boxes are in the lobby off the sanctuary and in the Craven lobby.

Ministry Opportunity! Wanted... a leader for our monthly Maple Springers meal and fellowship gathering. A full support team is in place and programming is planned through the fall. Will you serve in this role? You will be trained and equipped to suc-ceed! Email Erin Moses at erin@maplesprings.org.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and the pastors are searching for a full-time Office Manager to serve Maple Springs. If you or someone you know is interested in this important position in the life of our church, please contact the Chair of SPRC, Ceil Hodgin at ceil@maplesprings.org for information on the position and how to submit a resume. Resumes will be accepted until April 8th via email or by mail to the church office.

News and Upcoming Events

First Wednesday Wisdom, April 6, 4:30pm—5:30 OR 6:30-7:30pm (Cokesbury Room): This one-night Bible study, led by Pastor Jeff is entitled “The Blessing”. We will use John Trent and Gary Smalley’s book by this title to talk about the Biblical notion of “Blessing” and its meaning to each one of us. You may order the book in advance, but it is not necessary for this class. For more information or to attend, please email Erin at erin@maplesprings.org.

First Wednesday Dinner, April 6, 5:30pm – 6:30pm (Craven Fellowship Hall): Join us for a monthly fellowship dinner! RSVP by 5:00pm April 3 via the bulletin tear-off sheet or by con-tacting the church office. April Menu: baked herb chicken, rice, broccoli with cheese, rolls, pineapple upside down cake. First-time guests enjoy free admission to their first Wednesday dinner! Cost: $5 adults / $4 Children (5th grade and under) / $20 maximum per family. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Mary Taylor Setliff @marytaylor@maplesprings.org, 722-7563).