Smithville
United Methodist Church
PO Box
293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville,
MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
10:00 AM June 5, 2011
The time of centering:
Astounding Good News:
Christ is alive! Easter is God’s shining light in our darkness. Easter is hope
washing over despair. Easter is brimming over, flowing into each day and
setting alleluias loose! God is with us! In the name of the living God, we
welcome you to this worship service.
PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
God of peace, you have taught us that in coming to you we
shall be saved and that in quiet confidence we shall know strength. In this
hour, and by your Spirit, be present to us. Help us to be still and to know
that you are God. Amen.
WELCOME Olen
Chestnut
*SONGS OF PRAISE "What a
Mighty God We Serve"
"We
Will Glorify the King of Kings"
CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David.
PEOPLE: He endured that we might live with him.
He died that we might reign with him.
LEADER: Most gracious God: On this day, when we celebrate your Son’s return to you in glory, we offer humble and joyous thanks for what he did for us and for all who would respond to his claim.
PEOPLE: With his disciples, we behold with awestruck wonder his triumphant ascension, hailing him as a prophet, priest, and king.
LEADER: He was faithful to you from first to last, even at the price of physical death.
ALL: Keep us faithful with his help – in our worship, our witness, our service. Amen
SPECIAL MUSIC Andrea Knutter
CHILDREN’S STORY by Bev McClellan
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "His Name is
Wonderful" #174
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 24:44-53
& Acts 1:1-11
SERMON Preach the Gospel at all times. Use
words if necessary
Sydney
Pendleton
UNISON PRAYER
Exalted Lord, you reign in the high and holy place, but
for your royal throne you choose people of humble heart. We need not gaze into
heaven to follow you, for you pledge to abide with all who live in your name.
Grant us grace to recognize your presence in the brothers and sisters with whom
we live and worship. At the last, permit us to know you face to face in
glory. Amen
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH #307
"Christ
is Risen! Sing Hosanna!"
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
As we go out, may we know that the God of grace, Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, will guide our way. We walk not alone – but in the
strength of God. In joy and peace, we depart to serve and to live at peace
with all mankind. Amen.
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an
asterisk
Please pray for: Tom
Land family, Lou Petersen, Carol White, Barb Kravec, Marie Allard, and for all
the people that are having medical or surgical worries.
The memorial book is opened in
loving memory of Lois D. Hensell
Altar flowers in honor of Chick
& Martha Koslowsky's wedding anniversary
Ushers
for today, June 5th are Mike and Laura Bissen and Chet and Kerry Winans.
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PRAY
FOR SMITHVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
AND
JOPLIN, MISSOURI
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NO COMMUNION TODAY
Due
to Pastor Kathy and Sharon Fairlie being at Annual Conference we will not have
communion today. We will have it next week on Pentecost.
Come
help Florence Holmes celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday, June 12th at the
American Legion here in Smithville. The time of the party will be 2-4 pm.
Please RSVP to (532-4244). NO GIFTS PLEASE!!!
LOST
Has
anyone seen a black leather binder that was left in the Great Room around May
24th? It was in the area of the audio visual cabinet. Please turn it into the
church office if you find it. It belongs to Tim Helton from the Boy Scouts.
ART CLASS TO MUSEUM
The
SUMC Art Group will be taking a field trip to the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum on
Wednesday, June 8th. We will carpool from church at 9:30 am. We plan to see the
Monet Exhibit, as well as the other galleries and have lunch there. There is no
admission charge for the Nelson-Atkins, but the Monet exhibit fee is $8.00.
Membership in the art class is not necessary to join us for this trip. Just be
at the church not later than 9:30 am. For more information, please call Martha
Urquhart at 532-3772.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Small Steps Preschool is now registering for the
fall. Classes will be M/W/F for 4 & 5 year olds and T/Th for 3 & 4 year
olds. Classes will be 9:00 to 11:45 am. Registration fee is $65
(non-refundable). Registration forms are available in the church office. Call
the church office for more information.
DISASTER WORKSHOP
Please mark your calendars for July 6th &
13th at 6:00 pm for a disaster workshop here at SUMC. This will be led by
Pastor Kathy.
The local food pantry at the First Christian
church is in need of these items: Paper towels, toilet tissue, spaghetti &
sauce, pancake mix & syrup, cereal, box dinners, canned dinners (ravioli,
spaghettios) for children, and peanut butter. There is a bin on the west wall
of the Great Room to put your contributions.
THIS WEEK
EMAIL ADDRESSES, HOME ADRESSES OR PHONE NUMBER CHANGES
If you have an email address or a
change of email address, change of home address or phone number change and the
office does not have it will you please leave it in the office. We will be
doing a lot more communication by email. Thanks for your cooperation.
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Office Phone: (816) 532-3200
www.smithvilleumc.com
smithvilleumc@smithvilleumc.com
Pastor Kathy M. Harmon
pastorkathy@smithvilleumc.com
Lay Leader: Sharon Fairlie
Secretary: Ginger Cotter
Accompanist: Andrea Knutter
Choir Director: Angie Viebrock
Nursery: Bonnie Holland
Custodian: Leo Gaffey
Altar Flowers: Lu Darr
