Gathering Music: Fill My Cup Lord Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord. Come and quench this Thirsting of my soul. Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no More; fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole.

Informal Moments : Rev. Robin Prelude: Accompanist: Shawn Ford Call to Worship: (Responsively) We have entered into the season of Lent. Sundays, however, are not a part of Lent. We have entered a wilderness time. Yet this day of worship is an oasis in the desert. We are here to worship the God of all creation. We gather to remember God’s revelation in Jesus. Today we revisit the garden of Eden. We remember God’s overflowing generosity. We worship God, who gives us choices and limits. Are we open to God’s counsel and instruction? Today we remember the temptations Jesus faced. We want to learn to make good choices. *Hymn: A ll Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name # 154 * Affirmation of Faith The Apostle’s Creed Pg. 881 *Gloria Patri *Invocation Passing the Peace of Christ Please sign your name in the black attendance book at the end of each pew and greet those around you.

Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer Pg. 895 Minister: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; That proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, You are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ, You are forgiven!

Choral Anthem: “Remember ( A Winter Communion) WUMC Choir

Offering *Doxology: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Dedication of Gifts & Offerings

Scripture Readings New Testament Epistle: Romans 5:15-19 Pew Bible Pg. 156 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11 Pew Bible pg. 3

The Message: The Battle of W ills: Rev. Robin From The Self-Centered Life To The God Centered Life.

Service Of Holy Communion Prayer Of Consecration Pg. 26 The Communion

In the UM Church, the Lord’s Table is an open Table. All are welcomed to receive the Sacrament.

*Hymn: Amazing Grace # 378

Invitation To Christian Discipleship * Benediction

Enter To Worship……..Depart To Serve! *Congregation is invited to stand if able

For it is not so much of our time and so much of our attention that God demands: it is not even all our time and all our attention, it is ourselves. C. S. Lewis

*Please turn cell phones to SILENT during worship service. They interfere with our sound system. Thank You.

* Large print hymnals and equipment to boost the sound are available. See a greeter to assist you.

Winchester United Methodist Church

A LIGHTHOUSE OF HOPE: REACHING, TEACHING, CARING, SHARING!

H O P E

This Week’s Opportunities

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 ( First Sunday of Lent) 7:30 a.m. UMM Breakfast

8 a.m. Methodist Women meet 8:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

9 a.m. Worship - Holy Communion 10:05 Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Rev. Robin at Manchester (Ad Council) Sunday School Kids trip to Chaddock

5:30 p.m. Lenten Bible Study 4 - 6:30 p.m. Kiwanis Chili Supper in Siber t Hall

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

11:45 a.m. FLM @ FBC (Manchester Baptist Serves)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 6 p.m. Scouts

7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 10 a.m. Morning Bible Study Group resumes (Lenten Study), Siber t Hall

5 p.m. Gir l Scouts

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 Noon: Journey to Easter - Alsey Baptist Church (Deacon Kim Scott speaking)

Lunch at Noon: Devotional to follow

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. UM Men Pancake & Sausage Supper

Turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed! —————————————————-

Time Change: DST Spring forward 1 hour! NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 - Day Light Savings Time

8:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9 a.m. Worship

10:05 a.m. Sunday School

Winchester United

Methodist Church

March 1, 2020

1st Sunday in lent

Winchester United Methodist Church

20 N. Walnut St., Winchester, IL 62694 Church Phone: 217-742-3610

Parsonage: 217-742-3320

Rev. Robin R. Lyons, Minister Rev. Robin’s email: robinr.lyons@frontier.com

Rev. Robin’s cell phone: 618-534-1668

E-MAIL: winchesterumc@frontier .com WEBPAGE: winchester ilumc.org

FACEBOOK PAGE: Winchester United Methodist Church Winchester Illinois

The Gift of Attendance & Offering Last Week 02/23 93 2020 YTD Avg. Worship 107

Offering 02/23 $2,032.50

H O P E

STAFF CONTACT NUMBERS:

Administrative Assistant: Karen Hardwick 217-248-9824 Custodian: Donna Holmes 217-473-2824

In Our Prayers: Children: (Baby Ace, Asher, Reed, Kennah, & Emma, Ava Rose); Terry Aossey, Tracy Cody, Minnie Cooper, C.A. DeGroot, Richard Gregory, John Hardwick, Justin Hewlett, Linda Hendricker, Donna Holmes, Sheri Honzel, Don Jefferson, Pam Jones, Marie Hembrough Jean Hubbert, Brynleigh Lawson, Jen Neff, Hazel Peterson, Craig Punty, Phyllis Rhodes, Michael Ryan, Kaitlin Taylor, Catherine Taylor, Bonnie Waltrip, Kailey Whicker, and our Military Personnel: Chris Dukett, Andy Pfeiffer, Donnie Stice, Kale Pollard, Lori Woods, and our shut-ins and friends in area nursing centers and at home, and all who are looking for work.

In Our Prayers: Children: (Baby Ace, Asher, Reed, Kennah, & Emma, Ava Rose); Terry Aossey, Tracy Cody, Minnie Cooper, C.A. DeGroot, Richard Gregory, John Hardwick, Justin Hewlett, Linda Hendricker, Donna Holmes, Sheri Honzel, Don Jefferson, Pam Jones, Marie Hembrough Jean Hubbert, Brynleigh Lawson, Jen Neff, Hazel Peterson, Craig Punty, Phyllis Rhodes, Michael Ryan, Kaitlin Taylor, Catherine Taylor, Bonnie Waltrip, Kailey Whicker, and our Military Personnel: Chris Dukett, Andy Pfeiffer, Donnie Stice, Kale Pollard, Lori Woods, and our shut-ins and friends in area nursing centers and at home, and all who are looking for work.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020, 4– 6:30 p.m.

IN SIBERT HALL @ WINCHESTER UMC

(FREE WILL OFFERING FOR MISSIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED)

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020, 4-6:30 p.m.

IN SIBERT HALL @ WINCHESTER UMC

(FREE WILL OFFERING FOR MISSIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED)

Lenten Bible Study—Starts Tonight, March 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Led by Pam & Larry Hembrough (Child Care Provided)

The Final Week—A Five Part Lenten Bible Study 1) The Journey to Jerusalem

2) Into the Temple 3) Preparations

4) Arrest and Trial 5) Crucified and Risen

Meet in Leftovers Classroom

Lenten Bible Study—Starts Tonight, March 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Led by Pam & Larry Hembrough (Child Care Provided)

The Final Week—A Five Part Lenten Bible Study 1) The Journey to Jerusalem

2) Into the Temple 3) Preparations

4) Arrest and Trial 5) Crucified and Risen

Meet in Leftovers Classroom

CARING TEAM’S ST. PATRICK’S COFFEE FELLOWSHIP!

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Come and enjoy the wonderful snacks and fellowship

CARING TEAM’S ST. PATRICK’S COFFEE FELLOWSHIP!

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Come and enjoy the wonderful snacks and fellowship

JOURNEY TO EASTER SCHEDULE @ Noon each Friday March 6: Alsey Baptist: Deacon Kim Scott speaking

March 13: Winchester UMC: Rev. John Hardwick speaking March 20: First Christian Church: Rev. Alan Bradish speaking

March 27: St. Marks Catholic Church: Rev. Bill Baughman April 3: First Baptist Church: Rev. Robin Lyons

April 10: Good Friday @ Winchester Assembly of God: Pastor Cindy Colber t

JOURNEY TO EASTER SCHEDULE @ Noon each Friday March 6: Alsey Baptist: Deacon Kim Scott speaking

March 13: Winchester UMC: Rev. John Hardwick speaking March 20: First Christian Church: Rev. Alan Bradish speaking

March 27: St. Marks Catholic Church: Rev. Bill Baughman April 3: First Baptist Church: Rev. Robin Lyons

April 10: Good Friday @ Winchester Assembly of God: Pastor Cindy Colber t