Sedona United Methodist Church

110 Indian Cliffs Road Sedona, AZ 86336 Phone: 928-282-1780 Fax: 928-282-6377 Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com Prayer requests: sumcprayers@gmail.com Pastors email: pastorfredmast@gmail.com Pastors cell: 602-918-5250 Website: www.sedonaumc.org

Worship: Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Office Hours: Tues. Thurs. 9:00 to 4:00pm Friday 9:00 to Noon

Mission Statement

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by Welcoming all people, Worshiping God joyfully, Caring for each person, Discovering

Christs transforming love, and Serving Gods world.

Vision Statement To share the happiness that is Christianity for all people.

In Loving Memory Founding Pastor Rev. Dr. David Ellsworth Retired Pastors Rev. Phyllis Averill Rev. Tom Bush Retired Missionaries Drewer Johns Maude Johns

Presiding Bishop Bishop Robert Hoshibata

District Superintendent Rev. Neil Leftwich

Ministers All Members of the Congregation

Pastor Rev. Fred Mast

Retired Pastor Rev. Arland Averill

Lay Leader Wayne Light

Facilities Richard Batka

Community Relations Brian Henry

Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper Jenny Mast

Caring Lay Ministry Janie McDaniel

Choir Director Brad Beale

Bell Director Bob Martin

Organist Mary Luttrell

Pianist Laurie Rathbun

Liturgist Dale Compton

When We Meet Jesus

April 8, 2018

http://www.sedonaumc.org

Second Sunday of Easter

Hearing Assistance Units are available from the ushers for your convenience. Please silence your phone during worship.

Gathering

Prelude Laurie Rathbun

Welcoming & Announcements Childrens activity bags are available in the Narthex.

Centering Prayer & Focus Children who would like to attend Sunday school are invited to meet their teacher at the back of the Sanctuary at this time.

Introit What A Friend We Have in Jesus #526 The procession of light invokes the presence of the Holy Spirit into our midst.

Passing the Peace Rev. Fred Mast May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you Congregation: And also with you! Please stand as you are comfortable and share the Peace of Christ with one another & remain standing for our Call to Worship

*Call to Worship (Please rise in body or in spirit.) Liturgist Loving God, we gather to proclaim the risen Christ. Whether we find him in worship , in the world, or along the road of life, you hear our cries and respond in your steadfast love. Alleluia, he is come! We wait and watch for the promise of Christ to open our eyes; we wait for the Holy Spirit to descend upon our hearts. Alleluia, he is come! As we enter this time of holy reflection, renewal, and forgiveness, we seek the hope of the early church, the faith of the disciples, and the love of Jesus.. Alleluia, he is come!

*Song of Invitation Fairest Lord Jesus #189

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns Rev. Fred Mast Pastoral Prayer ~ Lords 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 forever. Amen.

*Please rise in body or in spirit as you are comfortable

Special Music I Know That My Redeemer Liveth Chancel Choir Joseph M. Martin

Word & Response

Scripture Luke 24: 13-35 Liturgist (Page 84 of the New Testament in the Pew Bible) For the word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us, For the word of God within us, thanks be to God!

Message When We Meet Jesus Rev. Fred Mast

Prayer & Song of Response He Leadeth Me #128 (Responsively)

Thanksgiving

Invitation to the Offering for the Kingdom of God Liturgist We have been in the presence of our beloved One. We offer thanks for the knowledge given and the peace received. As we give back through this church, may others be blessed through our giving and through our living. For when you have met the risen Lord, how can you not want to share his love with all? Offertory Mary Luttrell *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 *Offering Prayer Liturgist

Sent to Serve

*Song of Sending Forth My Life Is In You, Lord TFWS #2032

*Dismissal with Blessing Rev. Fred Mast

Postlude Mary Luttrell & Laurie Rathbun

Please continue in prayer this week: Dottie Inman, Bob Jensen, Margaret Hanks

If you or someone you know needs to be on the prayer list or you would like to receive our prayer emails, please call our office or send your request through the prayer email, sumcprayers@gmail.com.

Two-Week Calendar Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sun

4/8 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/22

9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Worship Childrens Sunday School Fellowship Ken Kenyon Memorial Hannahs Prayer Circle Muses Lecture Series Trustees Meeting Library Meeting Worship Team Meeting ESOL Mens Bible Study Caring Lay Ministry Meeting Annas Bible Study Bell Practice Choir Practice Family Movie Night Piano on the Rocks Concert Worship Childrens Sunday School Fellowship Piano on the Rocks Concert Hannahs Prayer Circle Alzheimers Support Group ESOL Mens Bible Study Quilt Group SET Meeting Annas Bible Study Admin Council Meeting Bell Practice Choir Practice Cross Painters Worship Childrens Sunday School Fellowship

Sanctuary Nursery Classroom Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Private Residence Sanctuary Sedona Golf Resort Library Conference Room Fellowship Hall Conference Room Conference Room Conference Room Sanctuary Music Room Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Sanctuary Nursery Classroom Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Private Residence Conference Room Fellowship Hall Conference Room FH Classroom Pagos Conference Room Conference Room Sanctuary Music Room Office Workroom Sanctuary Nursery Classroom Fellowship Hall

April 14th & 15th at 3:00 p.m.

SUMC is hosting the Third Annual Piano on the Rocks International Festival for two concerts with the theme The Divine - Myths, Magic and Mysteries through Music and Literature. Complimentary tickets for both events are available through the church office or see Jenny Mast.

COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET

APRIL 28TH 8 A.M.2 P.M.

Get those unwanted items together for the Flea Market on Saturday, April 28th in our main parking lot. Participants are only asked to donate a minimum of 10% of the money collected from their sales. Please sign up in the Narthex to reserve your table!

If you have some small items you want to donate for the sale, please let us know and we can pick them up. The Good Nook Book is also looking for book donations for the sale, see the donation box by the library.

Family Movie Night

THIS Friday, April 13th

Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.

Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Featuring

Let There Be Light

Come for food, fun and fellowship! Invite, pick up and bring a friend!

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH

With Pastor Fred

Are you new to Sedona UMC? Do you want to know more about our church? Are you interested in BElieving,

BElonging, or BEcoming a part of the church? Then just BE here.

11:00 a.m.1 p.m. Lunch provided Please RSVP by calling the office.