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Our Mission:Putting our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Thank you for worshipping with us! We’re so glad you’re visiting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask an usher or greeter. They are happy to answer any questions and will accommodate any special need you may have in any way they can! We hope to see you again soon!
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Website: www.methodisttemple.church
Phone: (812) 476-1306
Facebook: www.facebook.com/methodisttemple
Youtube: www.youtube.com/Methodisttemple
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @MethodistTemple
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Children are an important part of our church family! We welcome little ones to worship with their family or to take advantage of our specially designed KIDZ programing. KIDZ stands for Know God, Impact Others, Develop Disciples, and have Zeal!
During WorshipActivity Bags and KIDZ Bulletins are available at each sanctuary entrance. Children are invited to come up front for the KIDZ Moment.
KIDZ WorshipElementary age children are invited to KIDZ Worship following the KIDZ Moment or they can remain in the service. KIDZ Worship takes place in the Celebration Center. Children may be picked up at the Celebration Center at the conclusion of worship.
KIDZ Care for infants through pre-K is available all morning in the Children’s Wing.
Our PastorsPastor Stephen Beutler • [email protected] Pastor Andy Payton• [email protected]
Pastor David Warren• [email protected]
Pastor Pat Jackson• [email protected]
Global Missionaries
Tom Heaton • Mission Guatemala
Berit Skaare • Ilula Orphanage, Tanzania
David Duncan • Lebanon/Jordan
What’s going on at Methodist Temple...
A Convenient Way to Give
Online giving is one of the easiest ways to give. Giving online is probably the biggest advantage for the family. You can schedule your donations at any time during the week from the convenience of your home. Visit methodisttemple.com today to sign up for online giving.
Sunday, May 1st
9:30 am Biscuits & Gravy KIDZ Fundraiser Fellowship Hall5:30 pm Middle School Youth Refuge Teen Center6:45 pm High School Youth Refuge Teen Center7:00 pm Temple Youth Parent Meeting Library7:00 pm Temple U Library
Monday, May 2nd
9:00 am Crafters Teen Center6:00 pm Missions Team Meeting Fish Bowl6:15 pm Girl Scouts Room 2046:15 pm Cub Scouts Scout Room7:00 pm Church Administrative Council Library
Tuesday, May 3rd
9:00 am SAM’S Exercise Celebration Center
Wednesday, May 4th
5:30 pm Open Community Fellowship Hall6:15 pm Boy Scouts Scout Room
Thursday, May 5th
9:30 am SAM’s XYZ Day Various Locations9:30 am Women’s Bible Study Library6:00 pm Temple Choir Rehearsal Music Center7:15 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Music Center
Friday, May 6th
6:00 pm Boot Camp Teen Center
Saturday, May 7th
6:00 pm Mother’s Day Dance Fellowship Hall
Sunday, May 8th
Mother’s Day9:30 am Blood Pressure Checks Fellowship Hall
2109 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, IN 47714 • 812.476.1306 www.methodisttemple.com
This Week at Methodist Temple
Temple Hills Retreat
Mark your calendars for our annual Spring Retreat at Temple Hills May 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Temple Hills Board will be providing the meat and drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Dinner will start around 4:30 followed by a short vesper service. Directions to Temple Hills can be found online at methodisttemple.church/templehills or at Connection Central.
Cave Quest VBS!
Vacation Bible School is back and better than ever! The adventure will begin June 26! Kids will spend each day spelunking through field-tested activity stations with their Cave Crews (small groups of up to 5 kids and one leader). Every station is designed to reinforce the daily Bible Point in a hands-on, interactive way that keeps everyone engaged. The Best part is that it’s completely FREE! Sign your KIDZ of for our Cave Quest VBS starting today at Connection Central or online at methodisttemple.church/VBS.
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Potential Narthex Renovation
The trustees have several building renovation ideas including remodeling the Narthex to include ADA accessible bathrooms and a cry room, as well as converting the Library into a nursery to increase security and visibility for our KIDZ ministry. They would love your feedback. Visit a representative from the trustees in the Narthex following the Traditional service or before the Contemporary service to find out more about the projects.
Mother’s Day Dance
Grab your dancing partner and dancing shoes to help us honor our mothers by dancing the night away to the tunes of the Temple Airs! The Mother’s Day Dance will be held in the Fellowship Hall May 7 at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The dance is free and open to all. Donations can be made to benefit Temple Hills. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V.P. on the iPad at Connection Central.
SAM’S X.Y.Z. DAY
Last chance to sign up for our ninth annual XYZ Adult Day. XYZ Day is a day for adults to fellowship, learn, eat, and enjoy life together.
XYZ Day will be held right here at Methodist Temple May 5. There is a registration fee of $12 per person. This includes coffee and snack at registration, lunch and the choice of two interest groups. Stop by Connection Central to find out more info and register today!
Message Notes
Welcome to this hour of worship. May you find joy in the songs of praise. May you find guidance in the Word of God. May you find peace in a whispered prayer. May you find strength and hope in the renewal of your spirit.
Today’s choral selections are provided by the Temple Choir, under the direction of Joan Nevill.
Choir accompanied during the anthem by Lisa McCarty, fluteOrganist: Barbara Waite
Today’s SpeakerPastor Andy Payton
Current Sermon SeriesHope
Prayer Concerns– Nancy Hitch– Vira Cogswell
Altar FlowersToday’s sanctuary flowers are given by Barbara Waite to the glory of God in honor of Thomasine Waite & Josephine Culley.
Liturgical Information
Sixth Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color: White
Pre-Service Music Jayne Gerlach
We Prepare Our Hearts for WorshipWelcome
Prelude “Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now” by J. G. Walther
Choral Introit “All that Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord” by R. Clausen
Call to Worship (Please devote your attention to the video screen)
*Chimes & Service of LightThe congregation stands with the first note of the chimes.
The acolytes bring the living flame, symbolizing the presence of God’s Holy Spirit.
*Hymn (#368 in Hymnal) “My Hope Is Built”
*Greeting of the People
We Open Our Lives to God
Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer Giving Tithes & Offerings “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” by D. Cherwien
*Doxology (#94 in Hymnal)
We Hear the Word of God
KIDZ Moment
Anthem “In Remembrance” by Ragan Courtney & Buryl Red
Scripture Reading Acts 16:9-15
Sermon: “Dilemma” Pastor Andy Payton
We Dedicate Ourselves to God
CommunionAll are invited to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please join in the sung responses in “The Great Thanksgiving” available on the video screen or page 17 in the hymnal. Communion music is provided by Jayne Gerlach.
*Hymn (#117 in Hymnal) “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” The altar of this church is open to you, come-come to witness, come to repent, come to pray.
*Chimes & Service of Light
The acolytes enter during the last stanza of the closing hymn to carry a flame from the altar at the end of the service as a symbol that we must carry the light of Christ out from the church and into the world.
*Benediction
Postlude “Look Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious” arr. by M. Burkhardt
Order of Worship The asterisk (*) designates when the congregation will please stand. Worshipers who find standing difficult are invited to remain seated.
Today’s Anthem
“In Remembrance”
In remembrance of MeEat this breadIn remembrance of MeDrink this wine
In remembrance of MePray for the timeWhen God’s own will is done
In remembrance of MeHeal the sickIn remembrance of MeFeed the poor
In remembrance of MeOpen the door And let your brother inLet him in.
Take, eat and be comfortedDrink and remember Me tooThat this is My body and precious bloodShed for youShed for you
In remembrance of meSearch for truthIn remembrance of meAlways love
In remembrance of meDon’t look aboveBut in your heartIn your heartLook in your heartFor God
Do this in remembrance of meDo this in remembrance of meIn remembrance of me
Words by Ragan Courtney. Lyrics by Buryl Red. © 1972 Broadman Press. ARR ICS Reprinted by permission of Music Services.org CCLI 725-731
