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*GATHERING HYMN “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” No. 295 *WELCOMING EACH OTHER Please be seated for announcements. MINISTRY IN MUSIC Combined Men’s Choir RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 32:8-11 One: The Lord says, “I will instruct and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel and watch over you. All: Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in Him. One: Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, righteous ones! Sing to the Lord, all you who are upright in heart!” All: With love in our hearts and thankfulness on our tongues, we worship You alone, high King of heaven! *HYMN OF REDEMPTION “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” No. 226 *UNISON PRAYER OF PETITION All: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as You know the weaknesses of each of us, let us find You mighty to save; through Jesus Christ Your Son and our Savior we pray, amen. Please be seated.
West Green Tree Church of the Brethren “We intentionally develop friends of Jesus
Christ by sharing God’s love through words and deeds.”
March 13, 2011: First Sunday of Lent
CHILD CARE IS OFFERED DURING BOTH WORSHIP SERVICES A well‐staffed nursery is available across from the Church Library for infants up to age two. Toddler care for children
ages 3 ‐ 4 is available in the adjoining room.
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Romans 5:17 One: The Apostle Paul writes, “For if, by the trespass of Adam, death reigned through one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in the life through the one man, Jesus Christ!” As recipients of God’s great gifts, let us now offer our gifts back to Him in faith. OFFERTORY HYMN OF PRAYER “Whiter than Snow” No. 476 PASTORAL PRAYER PROCLAMING THE GOSPEL Matthew 4:1-11 MESSAGE “Boot Camp” *HYMN OF BLESSING “Take the Name of Jesus with You” No. 174 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Those able are invited to stand.
PHOTO SIGN-UPS The Nurture Commission has extended the “in church” sign-ups till the close of services today. This will be the final Sunday to sign up at the church, however, online sign-ups will continue through March 20th. There is still time to submit your pictures of activities/ministries to be included in the directory. Please put your name on the back of the photo & turn it in to a Nurture Commission member. HIS DIVINE NATURE OUTING Join us on a trip to Conowingo Dam TODAY to view & enjoy the Bald Eagles. We will leave the church at 1 pm. The estimated drive time is about one hour. Bring your binoculars, spotting scope, & camera. Please see Randy or Audrey Estep with questions. EVERGREEN NEWS SUBMISSIONS Submissions for the April edition of the EVERGREEN NEWS are due to the church office by Monday, March 21st. You may submit your articles, pic-tures, etc. via email to [email protected] , place them in the mailbox marked, “Bulletin/Newsletter”, or turn them in to the church office desk. Thanks! PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join us on Saturday, March 26th, from 6:30 am - 10:30 am in the Fellow-ship Hall for a Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Senior High Summer Mission’s Trip. There is no set charge, breakfast will be by donation. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, & coffee, hot tea, orange juice & chocolate or white milk. Thanks, in advance, for your support! WGT WORK DAY A work day has been scheduled for Saturday, March 26th, beginning at 8 am. There are plenty of jobs with something for everyone to do. Many hands make the work light! Plan to eat breakfast at WGT & then stay for the work day! COMBINED WORSHIP AND CARRY-IN PLANNED On Sunday, March 27, please join us for “Drive Your Tractor to Church” day! The Witness Commission sent letters to more than 50 local farmers inviting them to join us for a combined worship service at 10am (Sunday School will be at 9am), followed by a carry-in meal and the opportunity to admire their machinery. Meat will be provided, but please bring a vege-table and a dessert to share. Please join us as we support and encourage the farmers and their families on this special day! NEW HYMNALS FOR WGT If you would like to purchase a hymnal in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please complete an order form located on the table in the foyer, attach your payment of $10 per book, and place in the mailbox marked,
“Bulletin/Newsletter”. A sample hymnal is on display for you to check out. Orders are due April 1st. Thank you! EASTER EGG HUNT AT WGT The Witness Commission is planning to hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th, beginning at 10 am (rain date is April 23rd). A re-quest is being sent out for donations of filled plastic eggs for the hunt. Please see Lou Trout with questions. LOVE FEAST & COMMUNION SERVICE All who profess a saving knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ are invited to come to the tables to celebrate the love feast and communion service. You will be blessed in this service of humility and thanksgiving as we re-member the love our Lord had for us in that He was willing to be our sac-rificial Lamb. Please join us Maundy Thursday, April 21st, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Nurture Commission is looking for volunteers to greet those coming in to have their picture taken for the directory. Time slots are in 2 hour in-crements. Greeter sign-ups are located next to the photo sign up table. Please volunteer to help! If interested or if you have questions, please see Cindy Collins or Donna Hollinger. Thank you for your help!
JOIN THE TEAM Interested in having fellowship, fun & food this spring and summer? Join the softball team! Our season runs mid April till the end of July. Ages 16 and up are welcome to join. Please see Matt Haverkamp or Jamie & Curtis Gruber for details. TEACHER & TEACHER’S AID SOUGHT Tiny Timbers is seeking a teacher & teacher’s aid for the Monday, Wednesday, & Friday morning and afternoon class. Resumes may be sub-mitted to Wanda Winter’s church mailbox. THANK YOU The showcase was put together by the MWF Tiny Timbers Class. It is beau-tiful! Thank you so much Miss Char, Miss Jean, & the 23 precious little ones. If you see them, please thank them.
Emails: [email protected] [email protected]
Service Times: Contemporary Worship 8 am
Sunday School 9:15 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am
CONTACT INFORMATION & SERVICE TIMES 740 Greentree Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Phone: 653-5367; Fax 653-5056 www.westgreentree.org
Kenneth A. Stewart, Donald E. Hollinger, & John Weber, Pastors
Paula Jones, Administrative Assistant
STATISTICS FROM LAST WEEK: Attendance: Sunday School - 130 Total Worship - 216 Offerings: General Fund: $ 6,732.50 Building Fund: $ 150.00 Weekly need: $ 5,924.02 Deacon Fund: $ 52.00 Year to Date Need: $ 59,240.16 Seminary Fund: $ - 0 - Year to Date Giving: $ 56,737.50
TODAY’S SERVANTS
Greeters George & Sarah Clugston Organist Mary Jane Smith Chorister Marilyn Keener Special Music Combined Men’s Choir 8:00 a.m. Nursery/Toddler 10:30 a.m. Nursery Jackie Sawyer & Adrienne Fellenbaum 10:30 a.m. Toddler Chad & Audrey Garber Ushers New Horizons SS Class Prayer Coordinator Jan Hawthorne Minister The Congregation Worship Leader Pastor Don Hollinger Messenger Pastor Kenneth Stewart
MARCH 20th SERVANTS
Greeters Luetta Hess & Yvonne Johnson Pianist Sylvia Weaver Chorister Regena Tripp Offertory Nicole Drawbaugh Special Music Choir 8:00 a.m. Nursery/Toddler Daryl & Angie Harnish 10:30 a.m. Nursery Nicole & Brenda Drawbaugh 10:30 a.m. Toddlers Tanya Stewart Ushers Faith Seekers SS Class Worship Leader John Weber Messenger Pastor Don Hollinger
WEST GREEN TREE DEACONS Paul & Jean Hollinger John & Wendy Weber June Kolp Derek & Jessica Groff David & Janet Myers Randy & Audrey Estep Shawn & Lisa Cannon Jeff & Dori Schwanger
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK TODAY 1:00 p. m. Conowingo Dam Outing Monday, March 14 7:00 p. m. Tiny Timbers Board Mtg. Wednesday, March 16 9:30 a. m. Moms in Touch 7:00 p. m. Jr. High Clubs, Sr. High Clubs, Young Adult Bible Study, & Choir Rehearsal Saturday, March 19 7:00 a. m. 3M
FUTURE EVENTS March 22 - 25 2:30 p. m. Lifetouch Photos Taken March 26 6:30 a. m. Pancake Breakfast 8:00 a. m. Work Day 10:00 a. m. Lifetouch Photos Taken March 27 9:00 a. m. Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Combined Service/Drive
Your Tractor to Church & Fellowship Meal
April 16 10:00 a. m. Easter Egg Hunt April 21 6:30 p. m. Love Feast
PRAYER CONCERNS
Joyce Dickason Merle Kreider Mike Bresh Richard Rolls Melinda Rolls Janie Kreider Jerry Sprenkle Lillian Clark Donald Hoover Logan Crills Kya Shenk
STORM WATCH Tune in to the following channels to check for any service cancellations:
www.wgal.com, WHP - Channel 21, WPMT - Channel 43, CW - Channel 15, FM 90.3 WJTL (radio)
