Third Sunday of Easter
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BRINGING FORTH THE LIGHT
*CALL TO WORSHIP
my righteous God.
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
P: 2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ?
L: 3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for
himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
P: 4 Tremble and do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
L: 5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
and trust in the LORD.
P: 6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
L: 7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.
P: 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD,
*INVOCATION
Divine Companion, from beginning to end, we rest in your
embrace, though we do not always acknowledge or recognize your presence. All along our days you journey with us. Sometimes you are a loud shout to help us to heed your call. Sometimes you are a quiet whisper to help us to listen. You help shape our questions and are patient with our answers. You are full of compassion and care like a loving grandmother. You love us tenderly like a mother
cradling her child. You give us visions to soar like the eagle. Like a wise doctor, you heal our memories with a gentle touch. O God, how wonderful you are. How good it is to be in your presence. We bring to you our whole life, our joy and our grief, our patience and our worry, our dreams and our despair. Like a long-time friend, you know us, beginning to end. And you
embrace us into new life. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI
OFFERTORY PRAYER
(Offerings can be placed in the plate as you leave today.)
*DOXOLOGY
PASTORAL PRAYER
SILENT PRAYER
EPISTLE READING Romans 8:26-39
The Word of God for the people of God. RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
MESSAGE “Get Over....”
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
WELCOME
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Jane McGann Gaylord Gardner Lisa Smarto
Twila Filler Alicia Glassburn Regina Bosch
Jim Wagner Charlie Etling Connie Macioce
Amy Toth Larry Metsger Easton & Elliott Hough
Linda Suter of Michigan Norma Cindric Jeff Kerns
Brother-in-law Melvin Chuck Watson Dr. Tom St.Clair
Connie Roley Billie Dunston Will Suter
Donna Stefl Larry Metsger Sharon K. Miller
Charles McCormick Pastor Steve & Bev Rev. Bob & Amy Zilhaver
Bishop Moore-Koikoi All Military persons Our government leaders
Those with Covid 19 Healthcare workers Those battling cancer
Friends unable to attend worship Those battling addiction
OUR STEWARDSHIP - April 11, 2021
Sunday offering ......................................................................... $ 2,914.00
ALTAR FLOWERS
To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY of Leta Seese whose birthday was 4-30-17 & Betty Seese whose birthday was 4-15 - given by Linda, Roger and family.
Open vases Sundays in May 16, 23, 30. See the list in the Narthex to reserve.
RUMMAGE SALE
Otterbein will be having their annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. No one will be allowed in before 8 and
everyone will be required to wear a mask. Also, for safety, there will be a barrier at the table where people will pay for their purchases. We will take any donations except exercise equipment, televisions and computers. You may bring articles for the sale to the church after church today or next Sunday, April 25. Other times, call Sharon Miller, 724-628-3874. We would appreciate it if items to be donated would be brought to church as soon as possible. You may put them in the class room next to the kitchen.
CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER
News deadline for May/June Chronicles newsletter is April 21. Assemble to mail April 27.
DONATION BASKET
Otterbein: We have a basket in the back of the church the last Sunday each month to make a special collection for local
ministries & missions.
SECRETARY POSITION
Otterbein UMC is looking for a part time secretary in our church office. They will be asked to work Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 til noon. The person selected will be expected to act as the liaison between the church and the community. Must have basic computer and organizational skills. The pay is $90 per week. If you are interested please call Pastor Steve at 724-372-1453.
WORK DAY at Albright
We will be having a work party in the prayer Garden TODAY at 4:00. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
SHOEBOXES
We will be collecting Shoeboxes during 2021 year. Shoeboxes are available at the church or you can use one of your own.
ALBRIGHT
Carnations for mother’s day are available in pink or white and can be given in Loving Honor or Loving Memory of someone special to you. Please use the order form out near bulletins, put it with the money in the offering plate. We need paid orders by April 25. $1.50 each.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Thursday, April 29 at 11:00-1:00. Take out and very limited seating. If you would like to serve one month, please see Bev Lamb and let her know.
SUB SALE AT ALBRIGHT
Saturday, May 1 at 10:30-12:30 we will be selling 12” subs for $8. There are order forms available to place orders ahead of time. To be sure you get as many as you want, please order ahead of time.
ALBRIGHT NEWS PRAYER CONCERNS
Charles Marko Maddy Bartholomai Janice Bailey
David Leeder Rich TresslerJr Tim Holt
Mary Tressler Wanda Donner Dorman Jacobs
Misty Lowry Shirley Mathias Marilyn Banks
Twila Filler Judy & Bill McClain Ed Stout
John & Karen Hohmann Dolores Blaney Don Heckathorne
Dr. Tom St.Clair George Pasipanki Bonnie Bain
Chuck & Ann Watson George Flair Gayle Martin
Dolly King Dorene Provance Loretta Prinkey
Robert Siple Dolores Malik Charlie Smiley
Ray Keefer Sandy Reich Edie Mancuso
Bernie Winemiller Cindy Hillen Stephanie Griffith
Brenda Rechter Nancy Cowan Diane & John Monico
Charlotte Holt Baby Wyant Sue Billeaudeau
Robert Barkley Betty Kooser Margaret Coughenour
Kelly Addis Evelyn Curry Karen Marko
Pastor Steve & Bev Rev. Bob & Amy Zilhaver Bishop Moore-Koikoi
Healthcare workers Government leaders Those battling cancer
All military persons Unspoken requests Those battling addiction
Those with covid 19 Homebound persons listed in newsletter
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO FAMILY & FRIENDS OF:
Will Raupach, 89, who passed away April 10.
OUR STEWARDSHIP - April 11, 2021
Sunday offering for budget ...................................................... $ 2,067.00
Worship attendance ..................................................................... 38
ALTAR FLOWERS
(1)To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY of Kaylie & Frankie Zaffina - given by mon, Tammy Zaffina.
(1) To the GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY of Mother,
Veronica - given by Bev & Pastor Steve.
NEW DIRECTORY
Elsie is working on a new church directory with addresses, etc. If you would like to add an email address or cell phone no. please give it to Elsie as soon as possible. Thank you.
MOTHER’S DAY CARNATIONS
We are offering pink or white carnations to order. All will be to the GLORY OF GOD. You may order them IN LOVING MEMORY or LOVING HONOR of someone special in your life. Cost is $1.50 each. We need paid orders by April 25. Please let us know what color and how many of each you would like to order.
_____ Pink _____White