We rejoice at new births!• Mary Somers Crawford, daughter of Melanie and Wil

Crawford and granddaughter of Priscilla and Leland Smith, was born December 20

We welcome new members! Joining December 18 were:• Heather and Zach Lambert and daughter Ann

Hampton Lambert• Matthew and Mary Campbell and daughter MariannaWe offer our sympathy to the family of:• Joe Mapp, husband of Barbara Mapp, who died

December 18• Lucy Killens, mother of Craig Killens, who died

December 18

601-856-6058100 Post Oak RoadMadison, MS 39110

www.madisonumc.org

Madison, MississippiHOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES• Palm Sunday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary• Maundy Thursday Communion Service, April 13, 7:00 p.m. in

the Sanctuary• Good Friday Service, April 14, 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary• Stations of the Cross, April 14, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the

Sanctuary• Easter Sunday Services at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. in

the Sanctuary No Sunday School or children’s Bible Time. Nursery available for

age 3 and under at all services. Bring fresh flowers to decorate the Cross in the courtyard and enjoy refreshments between services.

EASTER LILIES FOR SALE BY UMW• TODAY is the last day to purchase Easter lilies• Help provide lilies to decorate the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday

or make a donation to United Methodist Women• $15 per lily. All proceeds will benefit UMW missions

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CONNECTION TEAMConnection Team needs your help in three areas:• Connection Center: Work a shift once a month in the

Connection Center in the Atrium greeting and assisting visitors• Visitor Follow-up: contact visitors with notes, calls, or emails• New Door Class Team: plan and provide support for this

new class being offered to new members and visitors to better acquaint them to MUMC

FAITHBUILDERS RUMMAGE SALE• Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3 in the Christian Life Center• Drop off items in the East Parking Lot each Saturday morning

from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon beginning April 22• Will accept furniture, household items, books, toys, sporting

equipment, tools, clothing (must be on hangers)

ELECTRONIC GIVING TO MUMC NOW AVAILABLE• Give your tithes and offerings electronically through MUMC’s

App or church website or through electronic bill pay through your own bank

• Give a one-time gift, set up a scheduled offering, or review, edit, or print your account history

April 9, 2017

MADISON UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

adult ministryContact Rev. Ben Butler (ben@madisonumc.org)

wednesdays at madisonFELLOWSHIP MEAL at 5:15 p.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC)

Adults $6 Kids $3 | Studies/Activities for all ages at 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

SERMON NOTES (Mark 14:26-50)

I. F____________ (Mark 14: 17, 34)

A. Truth (Mark 14:17)

B. Needs (Mark 14:34)

II. F____________ (Mark 14: 48-49, 61-62; Mark 15:2, 5)

III. F____________ (Mark 14:36, 15:34)

We rejoice at new births!• Rosemary Gray Gregory, daughter of Rebekah and Josh Gregory

and baby sister of Blakeslee, was born April 1

We offer our sympathy to the family of:• Joan Deal, member of Madison UMC, who died on March 28

No Fellowship Meal or activities this Wednesday due to special Easter schedule. Regular schedule will resume next week (April 19).

our church family

Senior PastorAssociate Pastor

Children’s DirectorYouth DirectorMusic Director

OrganistPianist

Acolytes (8:30 a.m.)Acolytes (10:45 a.m.)

Rev. Barry MaleRev. Ben ButlerRenee ScalesCory PhillipsLori BlountRosemary McInnisDonna BanksCampbell Browning & Sophie SwanAnderson Barrett &Nathan Barrett

GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY• May 7th : recognition of graduates at the 10:45 a.m. service followed

by lunch in the CLC for graduates and families• If your senior is not listed in the Messenger listing, please contact the

Church Office or email jackie@madisonumc.org• We would also like to recognize college and advanced degree

graduates. Please send that information to jackie@madisonumc.org or call the church office.

UPCOMING STUDENT TRIPS• SIFAT, Lineville, AL, April 21-23, Cost: $100• Mission trip to Gulfport, MS, June 11-17, Cost: $295 ($100 due by May 1)• M28, Lake Junaluska, NC, July 2-6, Cost: $330 ($100 due by June 1)• For more information, contact Cory@madisonumc.orgBAHAMAS MISSION FUNDRAISER BOARD• Support the Students International Mission trip!• Visit the Envelope Wall in the Atrium; remove an envelope that

corresponds with the amount of your donation.• Return to the church office or place in the offering plate

service of worshipApril 9, 2017

participants in today’s services

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE The Palms Faure

PROCESSIONAL HYMN All Glory, Laud, and Honor 280

MORNING PRAYER

THE LORD’S 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.

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CHORAL ANTHEM The King of Glory arr. Martin

GREETING

A TIME MOSTLY FOR CHILDREN Oh how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, Oh how I love Jesus, because he first loved me!

OFFERTORY O Love, How Deep, How Broad arr. Collinsworth

DOXOLOGY

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 14:26-50

HYMN OF PREPARATION Fairest Lord Jesus 189

SERMON

CLOSING HYMN Beneath the Cross of Jesus 297

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

*** Seating of additional worshippers

All students in grades 7-12 are invited to Pinnacle (new name for Sunday night activities) from 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Student Choir is at 5:30 p.m.

student ministryContact Cory Phillips (cory@madisonumc.org)

CONFIRMATION• 6th graders and mentors, 6:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center• Bring your Bible and Confirmation folderKIDS MINISTRY EASTER CALENDARSee complete details in the March 8 MUMC Messenger• Sunday, April 9, Palm Sunday Processional, at both services, all ages• Wednesday, April 12, 5:00 p.m., “A Human Easter Egg,” Grades 1, 2, & 3• Thursday, April 13, 6:00 p.m., “Photo Scavenger Hunt,” Grades 4, 5, & 6• Saturday, April 15, 10:00 a.m., “The Story of Easter” and Easter Egg

Hunt, ages 2½, 3, 4, & K5VBS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!• For all children who have completed K5 – 5th grade• Register online at www.madisonumc.org or pick up registration

forms from the Church Office• Free VBS music CD to the first 50 families who register• Volunteers can also sign up on the website or by emailing renee@

madisonumc.org

kids ministryContact Renee Scales (renee@madisonumc.org)

BIBLE TIME VOLUNTEERS

Bible Time Volunteers for March 26 :

8:30 a.m.: Lisa & Micah Anglin; Mackenzie & Drew Burns

10:45 a.m.: Jana & Chad Manlove; Elizabeth & Chris Lishman

The flowers in the Chancel areaAre presented to the Glory of God

By Tim RossIn honor of Susan Ross

For her birthday April 13

MADISON UMC WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN

• A Nursery (infants, crawlers, and toddlers) is available during both worship services as well as during the Sunday School hour. The Nursery is located in the Nursery Hall, Rooms 103, 105, and 107.

• All children are invited to come down for Children’s Time during the worship service. Children K5 and younger may then exit to the Nursery Hall Rooms 112 & 114 for Bible Time. On Communion Sundays, we request that children remain in the Sanctuary with their families and experience this special and meaningful Sacrament together.

• Children’s Bulletins and Sermon Notes for Kids are available at the doors entering the Sanctuary.