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La Plata United Methodist Church
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
CELEBRATION
July 14, 2019
Café Worship (8:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*
Music Before Worship Mike Rainwater
Welcome & Centering
Please stand, if able
Opening Prayer (Together)Come Holy Spirit and enter me. Help me come to you
as a little child, with child-like faith and child-like joy.Life can be wild! But you, O God, are good! Amen.
Greeting Each Other in the Name of ChristPlease be seated
Musical Moment I’ve Got The Joy!I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart (where?)Down in my heart (where?)Down in my heart I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart (where?)Down in my heart to stay!And I’m so happy, so very happyTo have the love of Jesus in my heartYes, I’m so happy, so very happyTo have the love of Jesus in my heart!
Announcements & Invitations
Time of Prayer:Sharing Our Week’s Blessings & Trials, Requests,Silent Prayers, Pastoral PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer (Together)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thyname. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth asit is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.
ReloadScriptures for the Day
VBS Scriptures Nahum 1: 7 Psalm 23: 4 Psalm 106: 1 Psalm 34: 18 Nehemiah 4: 14
The Psalm Lesson Psalm 34: 8The Epistle Lesson Luke 18: 19
VBS Presentation
The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl“Life Is Wild: God Is Good”
BenedictionLiturgist: Carol Sorenson
Service Prayer Partner: Doris White
Traditional Worship (10:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*
Prayer Before WorshipHoly One, Jesus said, bless the little children and let them come.
I give thanks that the children came this week and were loved
by our church and by You. Let me see these children and be
reminded that I am to come to your presence like these little
ones. Amen.
Music Before Worship Andrew McCormick
Welcome, News & Opportunities Andrew McCormick
*VBS Theme Song“I’m Trusting You”
Words printed on the screen
*Passing the Peace of ChristThe Peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us greet our neighbors and extend God’s peace to each other.
Sunday Thought
VBS Poem Kathy Cox
FOLLOWING GOD TO VBSMy dishes went unwashed today,
I didn't make a bed
I took God's hand and followed him
To VBS instead.
Oh, yes, we went adventuring
The children and I;
Exploring the whole Bible
For truths we can't deny.
My house was sure neglected,
I didn't sweep a stair;
In twenty years no one on earth
Will know, or even care.
But that I've helped a boy or girl
To noble adulthood grow,
In twenty years the whole wide world
may look, and see and know.
*Offertory:“Bring A Gift Of Love”
Bring a gift of love, bring a gift of love.
Bring a gift of love today.
Bring an offering to our Lord & King,
tell the world he is the way.
Bring a gift of love, bring a gift of love.
Bring a gift of love today.
In this quiet hour of worship, bring a gift of love.
*The Doxology UM Hymnal, 95
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all
creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Blessing the Offering(Pastor)
VBS 2019: The SafariIntroduction Julie Robbins, Director
Day 1 - When life is unfair...God is Good!
Song: Every Good Thing
Speaker: Allie Bowser
Mascot: Mack the Rhinoceros
Key Bible Verse: “The Lord is good, a strong refuge when
trouble comes.” (Nahum 1:7)
Bible Story: The Israelites are slaves for the Egyptians (Exodus
1; 5; 6)
Day 2 - When life is scary...God is Good!
Song: Good Good Father
Speaker: Natalie Legge
Mascot: Hooper the Hoopoe Bird
Key Bible Verse: "Even when I walk through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid for you are close beside me.” (Psalm 23:4)
Bible Story: God sends plagues on Egypt. (Exodus 7:14-12:32)
Day 3 - When life changes...God is Good!
Song: Whole Lotta Change
Speaker: Chloe Coombs
Mascot: Marge the Cape Buffalo
Key Bible Verse: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His
faithful love endures forever" (Psalm 106:1)
Bible Story: The Israelites enter the wilderness (Exodus 14-17)
Day 4 - When life is sad...God is Good!
Song: Leaning on The Everlasting Arms
Speaker: Moira Marsh
Mascot: Zion the Lion
Key Bible Verse: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted."
(Psalm 34:18)
Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 16-21)
Day 5 - When life is good...God is Good!
Song: Thankful
Speaker: Harrison Stancliff
Mascot: Savanna the Giraffe
Key Bible Verse: "Remember the Lord, who is great and
glorious." (Nehemiah 4:14)
Bible Story: The Israelites build a memorial to remember God’s
goodness. (Joshua 3-4)
The Vacation Bible School PowerPointby Andrew McCormick
*VBS Song“To God Be The Glory"
Words printed on the screen
The Awesome God Challenge "Awesome God"
Dismissal & Music After Worship
Pianist: Andrew McCormick
Service Prayer Partner: Joyce Hancock
VBS Volunteers 2019Group A Corrie Roberts, Kim Williams, Betty Risley, Carolyn Rogers, Karen Coombs, Mary Winkler Molly Mudd, Sara Bartlett, Nicole Summers , Hannah Hopkins, Jackson Broome, Hailey Leonard
Group B Cheryl Smith, Angie Barnes, Bonnie Thompson, Cindy Deneault Haley Elliott, Ethan Marsh, Haley Holcomb, Kayla Leonard, Lucy Mudd, Brandon Rollins
Group C John Hastings, Alex Anderson, Kelly Boyce Ben Summers, Elaina Winkler, Camden Sciascia
Group D Sharron Brown, Linda Rollins, Kathy Cox Austin Wood, Leanne Berry, Summer Maddox
Group E Sherri Hastings, Sarah Leonard, Laurie Mudd Mya Mahaffey, Corinne Mahaffey, Tyler Wood
Group F Rebecca Legge, Hannah Donaldson, Susan Yates, John Donaldson Lanaya Skiles, Abigail Kraft, Madelyn Mudd
Music Mary Beth Reckeweg, Sherri Bowser, Andrew McCormick
Imagination
Station Carrie Summers, Polly Boggs, Charlotte Bowie, Nick Summers
Snack Carol Sorenson, Tina McCormick, Kathy Stapleson, Paula Castle, Trey Roberts
Games Alyssa Wheeler, Joey Hastings
Bible Quest Trish Carruth, Emily Winkler
KidVid Cinema Tina Donaldson
VBS Photographer: Jean Sigmon
Director: Julie Robbins
Assistant Director,
Media Guru,
Accountant: Andrew McCormick
The Scripture LessonsNahum 1:7 (The Message) The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes.
Psalm 23:4 (The Message) Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid for
you are close beside me.
Psalm 106: 1 (The Message)Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love enduresforever.
Psalm 34: 18 (The Message)The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
Nehemiah 4: 14 (The Message)Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious.
Psalm 34: 8 (The Message)Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—how good God is.
Blessed are you who run to him.
Luke 18: 19 (The Message) Jesus said, “Why are you calling me good? No one is good—only God.
Living Into God’s Word“Life Is Wild: God Is Good”
1. Name a time when life was unfair to you. Think back to thattime. How did God show up and bring you something good?
2. Name a time when you were frightened or afraid. Think backto that time. How did God show up and bring you somethinggood?
3. Name a time when there was great change or upheaval in yourlife. How did God show up and bring you something good?
4. Name a time when you have been burdened by grief ordespair. Think back to that time. How did God show up and bringyou something good?
5. Name a time when you experienced joy in your life. Think backto that time. How did God show up and bring you somethinggood?
VBS is not just for kids! Sometimes we adults have to rememberthe times that were hard...and wild too, to remember thegoodness of God. Remind yourself everyday that GOD IS GOOD!
Church CalendarSunday, July 14 - VBS Sunday
8:00a Café Worship (FH2)10:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 1:30p Sagepoint Service
Monday, July 15 5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104) 8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)
Tuesday, July 16 5:00p Dine Out at Ledos Pizza till 10:00 6:00p Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group
Wednesday, July 1712:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104) 1:00p One on One Clergy Interviews (Parlor) 2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex) 6:00p One on One Clergy Interviews (Parlor)
Thursday, July 18 7:00p Preacher’s Pop Up Prayer
Friday, July 19Saturday, July 20Sunday, July 21
8:00a Café Worship (FH2)
10:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)
Monday, July 22 5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104) 8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)
Tuesday, July 2310:00a UMW Book Club (Parlor) 6:00p Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group (FH2)
Wednesday, July 2412:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104) 2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex)
Thursday, July 25 9:00a Lifeline Screening (FH1) 6:00p Fair Committee Meeting (Rm. 412/Board Room) 7:00p Preacher’s Pop Up Prayer
Friday, July 26Saturday, July 27
8:00a Emmaus Team Commissioning & Training(Rms104,106,FH1&2,Sanctuary)
Sunday, July 28 8:00a Café Worship (FH2)10:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)
Monday, July 29 5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104) 6:30p Youth Group Painting (YR) 8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)
KEY: FH1=Old Fellowship Hall, FH2=New Fellowship Hall, Rm. 104=Old Youth Room, Rm. 106=Old Conf. Rm #1,
Rm. 110=Old Conf. Rm. #2, Rm. 102=Old Parlor BLP=Blessed Lambs Preschool, M & M=Meal & a Message
HERE’S THE SCOOPJULY DINE OUT - July's Dine Out will be held at the Ledo Pizza in La Plata. This
is our first time at Ledo Pizza and I know our crowd will be strong. Please talk to
your family and friends because we get at least 10% of all sales during our time.
If we have a stronger showing they will give us bonus dollars for our success. The
date is July 16, 5:00 to 10:00 PM. No coupon needed, we look forward to having
you attend.
SMALL GROUP MEETINGS - La Plata Church will be holding small group
discussions surrounding the issues that divide us through the lens of scripture. If
you are interested in attending these sessions, please let the church office know
by phone, email, or by writing "struggling together" on the attendance pads. Once
attendance has been compiled, we will endeavor to schedule these groups at
various times to allow for maximum participation.
In addition, if you would like your voice to be heard beyond our local church,
the contact information for all Baltimore-Washington Conference officers,
including our Bishop, Cabinet, and our own District Superintendent is available
on the Conference website: bwcumc.org.
ADDRESS CHANGE - Please note that the Church mailing address has been
changed to 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, MD 20646. We are no longer using the
Post Office Box.
STEWARDSHIP - In the summer months the outer doors swell and do not close
properly, please be sure to check that they are closed firmly and are locked when
you leave the building. Turn out the lights when you leave a room. Turn off the
heat/air conditioner in the room you are using. These are all things we can do to
keep our building secure, our members safe, and our operating costs down.
DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH - Please call the church office and get permission
before donating anything to the church.
CALENDAR - Call the church office today to get your 2019-2020 classes, meetings,
or events on the church calendar. On August 1, the calendar will be open to
outside groups, and will fill up fast. Please do not assume that your dates are on
the calendar, everyone must fill out a building use form in order to ensure that
your dates are scheduled.
LIFE LINE SCREENING - Life Line Screening, a leading provider of
community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive
health event at La Plata United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Five
screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to:
blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms
which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is
a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which
is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women,
used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which
includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our
member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. There are
three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package
priced above $129, please call toll-free 1-888-653-6441 or visit
http://lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979.
NEED A DAILY DOSE? - YouVersion is a bible app you can put right on your
phone. Scripture right at your fingertips
whenever you need a good and faithful Word. Also, scriptures can be delivered
to your phone every morning. You can look up scriptures that speak to your
specific need or just read at random for your
spiritual enjoyment. So much about and from the Bible there for your enrichment
and spiritual growth.
Interested? Go to http://bible.com/app and get started TODAY!
WORSHIPWORSHIP SCHEDULE - The Sunday morning worship schedule is: Café Worship
at 8:00 AM in Fellowship Hall 2, and Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 10:00
AM.
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE - Nursery care for little ones (ages 0-4 yrs) is available
during the 11:00 Sunday morning service. If your little one becomes unsettled
and is in need of more care, please contact an usher who can direct you to the
nursery or to the rocking chairs in the back. We are grateful to the staff and
volunteers that help us provide a nursery each week.
If you are a parent or a grandparent of young children, or you just want to
spend some time with the youngest in our congregation, consider signing up to
volunteer in the Nursery. To volunteer, or for information, contact Alyssa Wheeler
HEARING ASSIST DEVICES - are available, please see an usher to obtain one.
SERVICE & CARINGFOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP - The Food Pantry is requesting your
donations of the following items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears, mandarin
oranges, applesauce, (no peel off cups please), pasta meal bags, baked beans,
soups, children's juice boxes, snack items for kids (individual wrapped cookies,
cheese crackers etc.). You may place your donated items in the Food Donation Box
in the front entrance. Pet food donations are always appreciated. You can also
make monetary donations, just write "Food Pantry" in the memo line of your
check, or give online.
LIFESTYLES - Hello LifeStyles Volunteers! We have been blessed this year and
have been able to keep our most vulnerable homeless population sheltered in a
new program we call Safe Nights 2. Remember Safe Nights 1 ended in April. We
pray these folks will transition directly to the new 24/7 shelter sometime soon. We
are in dire need of help providing meals for the weekends. Specifically, healthy
continental breakfasts and dinner meals to feed approximately 40 persons. These
meals have to be prepared off site and delivered to the site. If you think you
might be able to help us or would be willing to team up with other volunteers, or
could donate to feed the homeless, please contact Jakia Ball, Samaritan Project
Manager at [email protected] for more information.
FAITH SHARINGPLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS - It is the simplest and most effective way to
share Christ with others: just invite your friends to church with you. Most people
who grew up as Christians and who aren't in a church say they just haven't found
a church they like, and because no one has invited them. Most people if you ask,
will say yes to an invitation. Just ask them to come to church for a special event,
or special Sunday, or to hear a sermon you think will help them.
ADMINISTRATIONPRAYER LIST - The bulletin prayer list page has been updated. If you have any
questions, or would like to add someone to the prayer list, please call Karen in the
church office.
RECYCLED CHRISTMAS - Please call the church office to schedule an appointment
to drop off your Christmas Recycle donations. All donations must be placed in the
attic.
Something To Think AboutA man was being tailgated by a stressed out woman on a busy boulevard.
Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right
thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten The
red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in
frustration as she missed her chance to get through the intersection,
dropping her cell phone and makeup.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up
into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit
her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was
searched, finger printed, photographed, and placed in a holding cell. After
a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door.
She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was
waiting with her personal effects.
He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your
car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you,
and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do'
bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to
Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish
emblem on the trunk, Naturally... I assumed you had stolen the car."
Our Prayer ListPlease pray:
For our friends and family who have medical issuesDavid Beatty
Jeff Bennett
Tom Berry
Margaret Bowie
Patricia Buckler
Jennifer Carpenter
Harolly Coombs
Joyce Dean
Otis Elmwood
Carl Greene
Jennifer Hamer
Dorothy Jackson
Larry Johnson
Christina Kingsbury
Sarah Marsh
Donna McKenzie
Jason Morrison
Renee Nash
Frank Quinn
Crystal Rupprecht
Sunny Rupprecht
Don Stapleson
Curt Snyder
Mike Williams
Frances Wright
Please pray:
For our friends and family who are living in Nursing Homes,
Assisted Living or home bound:Lennis Bridgett Mike Merritt Sharon Ferguson
Iris Dickerson June Hanson Ann Bergerstock
Marion Craft
Please pray:For our friends and family who are going outinto the Mission FieldWill Burgess
John Carns
Rory Daetwyler
Koleyne Fiske
Donna Fitzgerald
Rebecca Fitzgerald
Tom Grace
Ellie Hebner
Lauren Hebner
Mason Hebner
Ben Summers
Nicole Summers
Our Church Staff & Church Leadership Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor
Rev. Ed Chance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired Pastor / Visitation
Corrie Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leader
Karen Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator
Patricia Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director
Linda Dent Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist
Cheryl Reckeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Bell Choir Director
Laurie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Treasurer
Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent
Jim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Sexton
Bill Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundskeeper
Julie Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preschool Director
Trish Carruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Preschool Director
Eugene Bradford . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Council Chair
Archie Verdiglione, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay Leader
Kevin Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees President
Rick Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff-Parish Relations Chair
Zana May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Committee Chair
Our Church Motto for 2019
“Finding our way forward, hand in hand with God and with eachother"
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3 Port Tobacco Road
La Plata, Maryland 20646-2824
Office: 301-934-2288
Email: [email protected]
On the web: www.laplataumc.org
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