Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM
March 1, 2020
The Order for the Worship of God
First Sunday in Lent
The Gathering
The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and
brilliance of the music, we prepare our hearts for worship. Members
and visitors, please register your attendance in the pew pads. The
Chiming of the Trinity
The Prelude The Glory of These Forty Days Lyndell Leatherman
*Processional Hymn Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy UMH p. 340
*Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri
UMH p. 70 The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offering
Offertory Offertory on KENDRON Lani Smith
(Hymn 109) *The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn In the Cross of Christ
I Glory UMH p. 295 *The Gospel Lesson: Luke 14: 15-24 Pew Bible NT
p. 77 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burnin
arr. Greg Gilpin Ashland Youth Choir Sermon “A Place at the Table”
Rev. Scott Efird Communion UMH p. 13
(This month’s communion offering will go to Missions.) *Hymn
Stand Up and Bless the Lord UMH p. 662 *Benediction
In observance of Lent, there will be no Postlude. *Please stand
if able
Church Reminders and Meetings
Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings
Children’s Worship Bulletins are available from the ushers.
Ashland Youth Choir, Today, 4:30 pm, Choir Room ACME for Children,
Today, 5:00 pm, #125 MYF, Today, 5:30 pm, Ashland House UMMen,
Monday, 6:30 pm, Zorba’s, Seven Oaks Shopping Center Stephen
Ministry, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Quiet Rom Staff Meeting, Wednesday, 1
pm, #138 Sunshine Circle, Thursday, 6:00 pm, #138 Missions,
Thursday, 6 pm, #127
Silent and Live Auction
Friday, March 6th, 7:00 pm
Ashland Hall
The Path Worship — 8:45 AM March 1, 2020
The Order for the Worship of God 1st Sunday in Lent
Gathering Together
Welcome and Announcements
*Sharing the Peace of Christ
Drawing Closer
*Call to Worship
*Song of Praise Only a Holy God
Going Deeper
The Lord’s Prayer
Giving to the Kingdom
*Presentation of our Gifts
*Song of Preparation Jesus Paid It All
*The Scripture Lesson: Luke 14: 15-24
Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message “A Place at the Table” Rev. Scott Efird
Communion
*Song of Promise Who You Say I Am
*Benediction
*Please stand if able
Confirmation
If you are interested in being a confirmation mentor to a
student please let Ryan know. We have ten
students eligible to be confirmed this year.
Parent meeting—March 8th at 4:30 pm, #138
Classes begin—March 15 at 10:00 am, #113
Confirmation Sunday—May 31
Wednesday Night — March 4, 2020
Menu: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Chocolate Cake
Cost: $7.00 for adults (18+); $3.00 for ages 10-17;
Free for 9 and younger
Bible Studies, 6:45 pm
High School — “Ecclesiastes” led by Jack Holladay
Middle School — “Daniel” led by Ryan Keith
Adults — “Philippians” led by Rev. Efird, #125
Music Ministry
Handbell Choir, 6:30 pm, #114
Worship Choir, 7:30 pm, Choir Room
Our Faithfulness
OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, February 23, 2020 8:45: 88 11:00: 121
TOTAL Worship: 209 Sunday School: 153 Ash Wednesday Service: 101
OUR SERVICE: Sunday, March 1, 2020
THE PATH Musicians at The Path: Wayne Suttlemyre, lead guitar;
Jack Holladay, keyboard & rhythm guitar; Derrick Vaz bass
guitar; Scott Burkholder, drums; Haley Calore, violin Vocals:
Brooke Holladay, Jack Holladay, Andra Keith, Scott Burkholder The
Path Greeters: Ginny Womack, Clare Allen
TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Stewards: Debbie Sandersfeld, Alice
Sealy Crucifer: Joan Wilcox Acolytes: Austin Harrelson, Beth
Harrelson Lay Reader: Casey Allen Greeters: John & Carolyn
McCrae Ushers: Frank Ward, Charlie Matthews, Steve Carroll, Mylla
Markland, and Jimmy Smith Valet Parker: Chuck Wilcox Welcome Center
Advocate: Bunnie Schwartz
Ashland
United Methodist Church
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Rev. Scott Efird, Pastor
March 1, 2020
Worship Services
8:45 am: The Path
11:00 am: Traditional Worship
9:45 am: Sunday School
Email: [email protected]
2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; 803-798-5350
Facebook: Ashland United Methodist Church
Website: www.ashlandumc.org
In Our Thoughts and Prayers Barbara Borom Steve Felsberg Vicki
Proctor Bill Turner Lucy Turner
March 1, 2020
SERMON NOTES:
For pastoral needs after office hours:
Rev. Scott Efird (843) 714-7699
Rev. Reggie Rowell (843) 697-6967
Palm Trees/Easter Lilies Order Form Palm Trees/Easter Lilies are
available for you to order in honor or in memory of someone.
Palm Trees: $15 per tree; Easter Lilies: $15 per plant
Complete this form and put in offering plate or mail to the
church office. Checks may be made payable to Ashland UMC and noted
for Palm Trees/Easter Lilies.
Deadline for orders: Sunday, March 22, 2020
_____No. of Palm Trees _____ No. of Easter Lilies
Total Amount Attached: ____________
In honor or memory of: (please circle & print)
By: _______________________________________________
GIFTS
In Honor of: Lou Wolfe and Tom & Beth Wilkinson
by Laird & Katherine Smith
Judie Travis by Jean Jackson
In Memory of: Joe Wolfe
by Laird & Katherine Smith
Catherine Oliver by Marty & Wannelle Lefkowitz
Betty Porter, mother of Laura Siddons and Aunt of Jenny
Edwards
by Coyet and Sally Lowery, Jean Jackson
Justin Smith, friend of Ryan Keith by Jean Jackson
