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• ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

"We Shine For All Through Christ"

• St. Marys, Ohio

April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Order of Service

ENTER TO WORSHIP MUSIC FOR MEDITATION CHIMES CALL US TO WORSHIP LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Kyle Lucas and Meg Moeller (10:30 service) CELEBRATING COMMUNITY Jacklyn Leffel and Carly Caywood (10:30 service) Announcements Joys and Concerns of our Church Family Introduction of Guests PRELUDE “Blessed Assurance” Marianne Kim *CALL TO WORSHIP Allie Vanderhorst (10:30 service) Leader: We seek a place of calm within the heart of the Beloved One; may our shame melt away with grace, may we be rescued by Love. We lift our hushed and quavering voices. People: Alleluia! Leader: When the winds of instability blow, may our faith be the rock beneath us, may Love encircle and hold us steady. We yield our spirits to the steadfast love of God. People: Alleluia! *OPENING HYMNS “Come, We That Love the Lord”

• No. 67

“To God Be the Glory”

• No. 66

*OPENING PRAYER Kalie Gayer (10:30 service) Loving God, we are in awe of how you make all things new. Even in the midst of humdrum and everyday, you bring forth new life. Even when we think we know the answers, you bring fresh

• questions. Even when we are unsure of tomorrow, you bring new hope and promises. May we

respond with joy at the way in which you make all things new. Amen. *2016 Confirmation Class Creed We believe in the Holy Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe God is the Father of all people and creator of heaven and earth. We believe God is the head of our church, watches over all of us and hears our prayers. We believe Jesus is the son of God. Jesus performed many miracles, healed the sick, was a great teacher and loves everyone. He died for our sins and arose from the dead. He will come again. We believe in the Holy Spirit which guides us in the way of God. We believe the Holy Spirit shows us the right path, helps us make decisions and is always with us forever and ever. Amen. *RESPONSE “Surely the Presence” “Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.” *PASSING OF THE PEACE Leader: The Peace of God be with you. People: And also with you. (People offer God's peace to those nearby.) (Those of you who are new among us today, please fill in the Welcome card that you find in the pew rack and drop it in the offering plate - Thank you!) INSTRUMENTAL RESPONSE (10:30 service) Children's Chat (ALL children are welcome) Emma Wibbeler BELL CHOIR (10:30 service) “Breathe” SERMON TEXT John 13:31-35

• Rev. Ed Bray

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Rejoice in the Lord Always”

• No. 650

“Re-joice in the Lord al-ways, a-gain I say, re-joice! Re-joice in the Lord al-ways, a-gain I say, re-joice! Re-joice! Re-joice! A-gain I say, re-joice! Re-joice! Re-joice! A-gain I say, re-joice!” SERMON “Playing Well Together”

• Rev. Ed Bray

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD'S PRAYER (using debts and debtors) OFFERTORY “I Need the Every Hour” Roy M. Darley *DOXOLOGY We give you but your own, what e'er the gift may be; All that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN OF DEPARTURE “Here I Am, Lord”

• No. 559

*PARTING WORDS AND COMMISSION *POSTLUDE *Denotes those who are able are invited to stand ..........Depart to serve

• ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

201 N. PERRY ST., ST. MARYS, OH 45885 (419) 394-3811 (Church Office) (419) 394-8733 (Church Fax) email: smucc@bright.net website: www.stpaulsuccsm.com email for Pastor Ed: ebray@bright.net and his home phone # is 419-300-9771 email for prayer chain requests to Sharon Sullivan: ssullivan@stpaulsuccsm.com email for Christian Education/Youth Director: christianed@bright.net

• Rev. Ed Bray, D. Min., Pastor

Al Baker, Minister of Visitation Becky Anderson, Director of Music Laura Yelton, Director of Children’s Choirs; CE Coordinator Ann Vogel, Organist Andrea Spencer, Organist Tom Hevlin, Organist Emeritus Julie Speckman, Church School Superintendent Carolyn Garrison, Administrative Assistant Bob Schumacher, Custodian Rich Spencer, Audio and Video Amy Keller, Confirmation Teacher Kathy McGee, Sunday Nursery Supervisor Amy & Mark Dieringer, Youth Directors Jeanette and Terry Tangeman, Back Bay Missionaries Liturgist (10:30)..........................................................................Confirmands Acolytes (10:30)..........................................................................Kyle Lucas and Meg Moeller Children’s Offering......................................................................1st/2nd Grades Missionaries................................................................................Members of our Congregation

Our Giving to God April 17, 2016: Current - $6288.36 and Mission - $470.00 Attendance - 19 (8:00 a.m.) & 165 (10:30 a.m.)

The altar flowers this morning are from Diane Gayer in Honor of Confirmands.

BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER FOR NORMA LHAMON

The Women’s Guild requests a “card shower” in her honor as Norma will be turning 95 on April 28th would love to hear from church friends! You can mail the cards to:

NORMA LHAMON 11133 Yost Circle Drive / Swan #133 Otterbein Retirement Community

• ST. MARYS, OH 45885
• ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

201 N. Perry St., St. Marys, Ohio April 24, 2016 "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here."

 Welcome to St. Paul's United Church of Christ!  NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL TODDLER CARE - For your convenience, we have a staffed nursery located in the educational building. Should it become necessary for you to leave the sanctuary during worship, you can view the morning service on the TV in the nursery. PLEASE NOTE - Only Newborn to Kindergarten age children are permitted in the Nursery during our morning worship service to allow safety for the newborns and toddlers. Children 1st Grade and older need to remain in the church and enjoy a Quiet Bag. Thank you for your understanding!! Please note: Quiet Bags are not available during the summer months due to Sunday Funday.  HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE rest room is located on the sanctuary level near the elevette room and it also contains a baby changing table.  ENLARGED BULLETINS & HEARING DEVICES - available if needed (consult an usher).  TELEVISED WORSHIP SERVICE - our worship service here at St. Paul’s is shown on TSC cable - Digital channel 1 or non-digital channel 2, every Sunday at 10:30 am and also on Monday evenings at 7:00

• pm. There is a one week delay of the service shown.

 RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN - on the registers at the North and South entrances you will see a tray

where you can place your bulletin to be recycled (if you do not wish to take it home). Thank you!

THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S

Sunday 8:00 am Worship with Rev. Ed Bray 8:30 am Choir Practice 9:00 am Sunday School/Confirmation 10:30 am Worship with Rev. Ed Bray/Presentation Sunday Mon. 11:00 am Office opens to the public Wed 9:00 am Quilting 6:00 pm Scholarship Committee Meeting 7:15 pm Bell Choir Practice Thurs. 4:30-6 pm Breaking Bread Next Sunday 8:00 am Worship with Rev. Ed Bray 8:30 am Choir Practice 9:00 am Sunday School/Confirmation 10:30 am Worship with Rev. Ed Bray /Confirmation & Communion "BREAKING BREAD" COMMUNITY MEAL - St. Paul's offers a weekly free community meal, "Breaking Bread” every Thursday . We will be serving a meal from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on April 28,

• 2016. Desserts will not be needed this week. Contact Jeanette Tangeman (419) 234-7935 if

you have any questions. ALL ARE WELCOME - PLEASE JOIN US!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS AND TIDBITS

NOTE: If you have registered your child(ren) for church camp, please notify the church

• ffice or Kara Birt so that the church’s payment of $125 per child can be applied to their
• account. Thank-you.

April 30 -Last installment of $50 due for NYE May 22 -Kids sing in Church Sunday Funday: Due to how busy this summer is, there will not be any Sunday Funday for the kids. We will, however, continue with the Quiet Bags for the summer. Sunday Funday will return next summer. Vacation Bible School: We are looking for center leaders and helpers for VBS which is July 10-13 this year. If you are interested, please let Laura Yelton know and plan to attend the VBS meeting on Sunday, April 24. Spaghetti: Christian Ed is asking that you bring in a box of spaghetti or Mac-n-cheese sometime during the month of April for our pantry.

 Just a reminder if you participate in the Kroger Rewards Program! It is time to re-enroll or enroll if you would like to contribute to this fund raiser for Women’s Guild. Just go to www.kroger.com & sign in & go to Accounts, scroll down & enroll or re-enroll. Our # is

• 82083. Thanks! Kris

Community Prayer Walk EVERY Saturday evening at 7pm. Meet at the ROC at 7 and walk

and pray for the community for about an hour! Any questions contact Steve Stroh. TAKE NOTE! The YMCA (Celina) is looking for volunteers for their annual “Healthy Kids” event

• n April 30th from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free event for area

youth encouraging healthy lifestyles and an active summer. The amount of activities, booths and expected participants is larger than ever. They are looking for people to run games, staff inflatables, and help with their Super Hero Spring Fun Run. If interested, contact Kate Scott, Program Director, at (419) 586- 9622.