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Reading the Psalms Lenten Journey

2019

Ash Wednesday, March 6 Psalms 1 & 2

March 7: Psalms 3 & 4


March 9: Psalm 8



March 12: Psalm 18

March 13: Psalm 19

March 14: Psalm 22

March 15: Psalm 23



March 18: Psalm 37







March 25: Psalm 78



March 28: Psalm 88




April 1: Psalms 103 & 104


April 3: Psalm 107

April 4: Psalms 110, 111 & 112

April 5: Psalm 116, 117 & 118

April 6: Psalm 119


April 8: Psalms 125, 126 & 127


April 10: Psalm 131

April 11: Psalm 133 & 135

April 12: Psalm 136

April 13: Psalm 138

Palm Sunday, April 14 Psalm 139 & Luke 19: 28 - 40

Monday, April 15 Psalm 140 & Mark 14: 3 - 9

Tuesday, April 16 Psalm 141 & Mark 11: 15 - 19

Wednesday, April 17 Psalm 144

Mathew 26: 1 - 5, 14 - 25

Maundy Thursday, April 18 Psalm 145 & John 13: 1 - 5

Good Friday, April 19 Psalm 147 & John 19: 1 - 37

Saturday, April 20 Psalm 148 & John 19: 38 - 42

Easter Sunday, April 21 Psalm 150 & Matthew 28: 1 - 10

Wesley United Methodist Church Market & Third Streets Bloomsburg, PA 17815

www.wesleybloom.org

At the top of the stairs leading to Wesley’s education wing, you will find a place where you can take time to

rest, pray, and meditate with the Lord. Light a candle as you pray and center your spirit.

In the back of the prayer chapel will be an area to assemble cards to be distributed to homebound members at Eastertime.

Please join together, and be a part of this event.

Welcome, Brian!

Once again this Sunday, while Wesley’s director of music, Jordan Markham, is away, please welcome Brian Sevison to the organ bench. Brian is a sophomore music education major at Susquehanna University. He has been playing organ for three years and studies under Dr. Marcos Krieger. Brian is a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Catawissa. Please warmly greet Brian, and thank him for sharing his talents with us this morning.

Time To Order Easter Flowers It’s time to think about ordering flowers which will adorn the Wesley sanctuary on Easter morning. White Easter lilies and various colors of hyacinths and tulips will be the flowers of choice. Along with the traditional spring flowers, orders will be taken for Reiger begonias. Flowers can be ordered in honor of or in memory of a loved one. And, as is the Wesley tradition, orders will also be taken for plants to be placed at Geisinger House of Care in Danville. Forms for ordering Easter plants are included with this worship folder. Additional forms can be obtained from the desk in the Third Street narthex, the Donation Station in the Murray Avenue entryway, or on the Hospitality Table in the Market Street vestibule — or stop at the church office any day during the week.

Thank You!

Thank you so very much for your generous support of the recent UMW Bake Sale held in conjunction with the Men of Wesley Spaghetti Dinner. Because of the variety and generosity of donated baked goods, along with your own purchases, the bake sale was a huge success. We couldn’t have done it without you.

With sincere appreciation, Mollie Harris, bake sale coordinator

This Wednesday, March 6, is Ash Wednesday

This Wednesday, Christians observe Ash Wednesday and the first day of the Lenten season. At this time of year, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection, and repentance when we seek to literally “turn around” and realign our lives and focus toward God. It is a time to give up things as well as take on new life-giving practices helping us rid ourselves of distractions and our own selfish desires. By doing so, we seek to live and love as more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

Enhance Your Lenten Journey . . .

Ash Wednesday Worship & Imposition of Ashes Be part of worship this Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m.

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Reading the Psalms Lenten Journey 2019 Bookmark Use the Lenten bookmark included with today’s worship folder.

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Lenten Prayer Chapel Take advantage of the prayer chapel for some quiet contemplation.

Attention all women . . . Be sure to mark your calendars for the March 14 UMW meeting. It will take place at 12 noon in the Coffee Café. Bring a bag lunch, and enjoy a time of fellowship prior to a short business meeting and the guest speaker, Scott Preisel from Columbia County Volunteers in Medicine.

Easter is Sunday, April 21! To celebrate the gladsome Resurrection Day, Wesley Church will be decorated with white Easter lilies and colorful hyacinths, tulips, and Reiger begonias. You can help do so by placing a plant in memory of a loved one by using this form.

Please note: all flowers must be taken from the sanctuary after the Easter morning worship service. If you do not want the plant for yourself, please find a shut-in, friend, or a relative who might appreciate the floral gift at this time of the year.

Designate the variety of plant you wish to have placed as your memorial. Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund. To order, complete this form (one form per flower, please) and place it in the offering plate, or send it to:

Mrs. Patti Hock 123 Dahl Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

White Easter Lily (4 or more blooms) $9.50 _______

Hyacinth (3 blooms) $9.50 _______

Tulips (5 - 6 blooms) $9.50 _______

Reiger Begonia $6.50 _______

Payment must accompany order: $________

Deadline to order plants: Friday, March 22, 2019

This plant to be placed in memory of: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ By: _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

This form to be used only for memorial plants.

Easter is Sunday, April 21! To celebrate the gladsome Resurrection Day, the Wesley sanctuary will be decorated with white Easter lilies and colorful hyacinths, tulips, and African violets. You can help do so by placing a plant in honor of a loved one by using this form.

Please note: all flowers must be taken from the sanctuary after the Easter morning worship service. If you do not want the plant for yourself, please find a shut-in, friend, or a relative who might appreciate the floral gift at this time of the year.

Designate the variety of plant you wish to have placed as your memorial. Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund. To order, complete this form (one form per flower, please) and place it in the offering plate, or send it to:


White Easter Lily (4 or more blooms) $9.50 _______


Colorful Tulips (5 - 6 blooms) $9.50 _______

Reiger Begonias $6.50 _______

Payment must accompany order: $_________


This plant to be placed in honor of: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ By: _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

This form to be used only for honorary plants.

Easter is Sunday, April 21! Help Geisinger House of Care decorate for Easter, and add joy to those who will be there for the holiday by purchasing a spring flower to be placed there.

Designate the variety of plant you wish to have placed at Geisinger House of Care. Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund. To order, complete this form (one form per flower, please) and place it in the offering plate, or send it to:


Easter Lily (4 or more blooms) $9.50 _______


Tulip (5 - 6 blooms) $9.50 _______

Mum $9.50 _______ Payment must accompany order: $__________


This plant to be placed in memory of:

_____________________________________________________ By: _________________________________________________ This plant to be placed in honor of:

_____________________________________________________ By: _________________________________________________

This form to be used only for Geisinger House of Care.

The Mission of Wesley Church is to: KNOW Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. GROW in faith through worship, prayer, and study. GO . . . in service to Christ and His world.

The purpose of Wesley Church is to create disciples who serve Jesus Christ.

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Pastor: Mark F. Reisinger ~ Guest Organist: Brian Sevison

Acolytes: Zoe Ross, 8 a.m.; Maggie Hosler, 10:30 a.m.

Liturgists: Eileen Thomas, 8 a.m.; Kathy Beidler, 10:30 a.m.

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The altar flowers are presented to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bruce Hartzel, Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Cope,

and Mr. and Mrs. J. Myron Paul. They are given by the family.

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Let us know you worshipped at Wesley Church this morning by completing the communication/attendance registration card which was handed to you when you entered the sanctuary. If you have recently moved or changed telephone numbers, be sure to indicate that information. New residents and visitors: please provide as much of the contact information as possible.

Each week on the reverse side of the communication card, you will find a list of opportunities in which you can become involved at Wesley Church. This week’s card includes several for you to consider. These are only for your consideration; you are not obligated to check any of these boxes. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate.

Thank you for letting us know you worshipped at Wesley today.

Welcome to Worship at Wesley Church

*Please stand where indicated by the asterisk.

Congregation responds in bold italics. THE PRELUDE THE WORDS OF WELCOME *SIGNS OF PEACE AND HOSPITALITY *THE CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The Lord is Sovereign; let the people tremble in awe.

People: God is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.

Leader: The Lord is great in Zion, and is high above all peoples.

People: Proclaim the greatness of the Lord upon our God, and worship Yahweh upon the holy mountain. From Hope To Joy, U.S.A., 20th Century, Alt. *THE OPENING/PROCESSIONAL HYMN

“O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 480 Hymn Tune: St. Margaret

*THE MORNING PRAYER (all praying)

Holy God, upon the mountain You revealed our Messiah, who by His death and resurrection would fulfill both the law and the prophets. By His transfiguration enlighten our path that we may dare to suffer with Him in the service of humanity and so share in the everlasting glory of Him who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever. Amen. THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8 a.m.)

The Nicene Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 880 THE OFFERING with offertory (8 a.m.) THE OFFERING with Chancel Choir anthem (10:30 a.m.)

“Shine Jesus, Shine” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directed by Wesley Choral Scholar, Nick McWilliams *THE DEDICATION OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 95

Hymn Tune: Old 100th

THE CHILDREN’S CHAT THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF GOD *THE HYMN

“What Gift Can We Bring” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 87 Hymn Tune: Anniversary Song

THE EPISTLE LESSON

James 1: 19 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Testament Pew Bible Page 209/215

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

*THE GOSPEL LESSON

Luke 9: 28 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Testament Pew Bible Pages 64/65

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE

“Gentleness & Self-Control” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Mark Reisinger THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH #13 *THE CLOSING/RECESSIONAL HYMN

“Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 173 Hymn Tune: Ratisbon

*THE ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE BENEDICTION *THE CHORAL AMEN *THE POSTLUDE

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Serving you today . . .

Greeters/Ushers (8 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melissa and Ter ry Ever har t

Greeters (10:30 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kar la Wright, Third Street; Mollie and Michael Harr is, Market Street

Usher Team (10:30 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wesley Youth

Sound Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spencer Ross, 8 a.m.; Steve Karaffa, 10:30 a.m.

Projectionists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Family, 8 a.m.; Jacob Cuddeback, 10:30 a.m.

Combined Nursery Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenda Kowalski, Nichol Reinford, and Raven Reinford

March Altar Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Maximiek

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Welcome, Brian!

Once again this Sunday, while Wesley’s director or music, Jordan Markham, enjoys some vacation time, please welcome Brian Sevison to the organ bench. Brian is a sophomore music education major at Susquehanna University. He has been playing organ for three years and studies under Dr. Marcos Krieger. Brian is a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Catawissa. Please warmly greet Brian, and thank him for sharing his talents with us.

Last Sunday’s Attendance: 24, 8 a.m.; 107, 10:30 a.m. = 131 ~ Last Sunday’s Offering: will be available next week.

This Week’s Happenings at Wesley

Today

2 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W. Wesley’s G.L.O.W. Youth attend this afternoon’s production of “Mama Mia” at Central Columbia High School.

1 p.m. ~ Private Birthday Party

7 p.m. ~ Starlight The Starlight ministry reaches individuals and families with special needs. For more information, contact Jane and Brian Bercher at 570.784.2601.

Monday

1 p.m. ~ Wesley Quilters Wesley’s quilting group meets regularly. Call the church office (570.784.1407) for additional information.

Tuesday

2 - 6 p.m. ~ V.I.T.A. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is available to low/moderate-income residents.

Questions? — E-mail [email protected], or call 570.784.3134.

Ash Wednesday

2 - 6 p.m. ~ V.I.T.A. (See above for information and contact info.)

7 p.m. ~ AFG Stepping Stones to Recovery

7 p.m. ~ Ash Wednesday Worship Begin your Lenten journey by being part of the Ash Wednesday worship experience.

The imposition of ashes will be given to all those who wish to receive them.

Thursday

4 - 8 p.m. ~ V.I.T.A. (See above for information and contact info.)

7 p.m. ~ Sacred Jazz Sacred Jazz takes place at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Main and Iron Streets, Bloomsburg.

Jordan Markham will be taking part, as well as members of Wesley’s Chancel Choir.

Friday

6:30 p.m. ~ Open Mic Night Dinner; 7 - 9 p.m. ~ Entertainment and Acts Sign up to share your talents at Mic Night, or come for dinner and/or the entertainment.

See today’s insert for details, or call the church office at 570.784.1407.

Saturday

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.~ Community Friendship Meal sponsored by Home Depot The Community Friendship Meal is held each week — and your group can sponsor a meal.

Call Jane and Brian Bercher (570.784.2601) to learn how you can provide a meal.

Next Sunday: The First Sunday in Lent

Worship at both 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. . . . Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m. ~ New Member Orientation All those interested in becoming a member of the Wesley Church family should plan to attend this class. See today’s Communication Card, talk to Pastor Mark, or call the church office for additional details.

6:30 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W. Youth G.L.O.W. will enjoy an evening of games, devotion, snacks — and more.

For information about Wesley’s G.L.O.W. Youth, contact Janet Bodenman at [email protected].

7 p.m. ~ Starlight

Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.

Name: Change in contact information E-mail address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________ Town/City: ____________________________________ State: ________ Zip: _________________ Best Contact Telephone: (____) _______________________________________________________

If 1st or 2nd-time guest, how did you hear about Wesley Church? _________________________________________________ (Name of person who invited you, radio, website, newspaper, other.)

130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA Please print all information.

1st-Time Guest

2nd-Time Guest

Regular Attendee

Member

Transfiguration Sunday, March 3, 2019

If you are considering becoming a member of the Wesley Church family, the first step is to attend membership orientation where you will learn more about the church, get to know Pastor Mark a little better, and review expectations regarding membership. The next opportunity to be part of a new member orientation will be next Sunday, March 10, 2019, when those interested will meet during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:15 a.m.

Attending the orientation sessions is the path to membership at Wesley Church. Pastor Mark’s session will be relaxed and informative as you learn more about Wesley Church and membership expectations.

Please note: the new member orientation will incorporate instruction for all those young persons age 12 and over who would like to be confirmed into the Christian faith family at Wesley.

� I/we would like to be included with the new member orientation sessions beginning next Sunday, March 10.

� Adult Membership � Youth Confirmation Please include contact info on front of card.

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