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April 13, 2014

Couts United Methodist Church

April 13, 2014 / 8:30 a.m. Service

Palm Sunday - Liturgical Color: Purple

PRELUDE Verna Polvado & Renerle Thompson

WELCOME / REGISTRATION Cindy Hott

PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL (all children)

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna # 278

OPENING PRAYER (in unison) Cindy Hott

Lord of abundant pardon and mercy, be with us this day as we parade

through the Jerusalem gates, wanting the reign of God to be established

immediately in the hearts of all people. Make us aware that fear and

anger are powerful motivators for evil. Open our hearts to the words of

Jesus, that we might find courage and healing for all our burdens. In his

name, we pray. AMEN.

*CALL TO WORSHIP Alison Zollinger Leader: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heaven!

People: Blessed is the One who comes in the Name of the Lord! Leader: Blessed is the One who comes with healing and compassion.

People: Blessed is the One who comes with forgiveness and mercy. Leader: Lord, rest your hand of healing on our hearts today.

People: Gracious Jesus, let us walk with you today. AMEN.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Alison Zollinger

*THE APOSTLES’ CREED #881

*GLORIA PATRI #70

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison) Alison Zollinger

Lord, we confess that we would rather have a nice parade, with banners

waving and people cheering than to face the suspicious eyes of the fear-

ful people. We want them to believe in Jesus right away and to walk

away from the path to the cross. But it could not be so. Jesus walked

straight into the path of destructive fear and faced it with his life. From

his table of compassion and from the cross he offered healing words of

love and hope. As we continue our Lenten journey, forgive us, we pray,

for our eagerness to leave the scenes of hurt, anger, and hostility and to

march into the bright sunlight that will be Easter. Give our souls heal-

ing so that Easter may truly shine through us. In Jesus’ Name, we pray.

AMEN.

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*WORDS OF ASSURANCE Alison Zollinger

Though we are a fickle people, God loves and redeems us through Jesus

Christ. Feel the power of redeeming love. In Jesus’ Christ, we are forgiven.

AMEN.

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Alison Zollinger

The Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you. (In unison)

*HYMNS OF PRAISE AND PREPARATION Cindy Hott

Tell Me The Stories of Jesus #277

Were You There #288 vs 1, 2, & 5

CALL TO PRAYER

Beneath the Cross of Jesus # 297 vs 1

JOYS AND CONCERNS Jon Reeves

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Jon Reeves

OFFERING Hosanna, Hosanna Jon Reeves

SonRise Singers

DOXOLOGY #94

CHILDREN’S SERMON Alison Zollinger

SPECIAL MUSIC Via Dolorosa Lisa Cockerell

SCRIPTURE Matthew 21: 1-17; 28-32 Jon Reeves

MESSAGE “YOU ARE ACCEPTED!” Pastor Ed George

*INVITATION Cindy Hott

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross# 301 vs. 1 & 3

*BENEDICTION Ed George

*POSTLUDE Verna Polvado & Renerle Thompson

You are invited to share in Holy Communion this Sunday

following the worship service at the front of the sanctuary.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE

PALM SUNDAY / CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

April 13, 2014 - 11:00 a.m.

COUNTDOWN / CHILDREN’S PALM PROCESSIONAL

(All children meet in the back to process in during this song)

HOSANNA

WELCOME AND GREETING Josh Garrett

*PRAISE AND WORSHIP Praise Band

Burning In My Soul

Oceans

OFFERING FOLLOW YOU Ed George

THE LORD’S PRAYER

CONFIRMATION 2014

Abigale Fant, Shawn Hallman, Ethan Worsham

CHILDREN’S SERMON Alison Zollinger

DISMISS FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH Alison Zollinger (Children’s Church for children Age 3 - Kindergarten meets next door to the Nursery )

SCRIPTURE Matthew 21: 1-17; 28-32 Jon Reeves

MESSAGE YOU ARE ACCEPTED Ed George

*INVITATION Praise Band

FOREVER REIGN

*BENEDICTION Ed George

*SENDING FORTH You are invited to share in Holy Communion this Sunday

following the worship service at the front of the sanctuary.

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Roger and Jan Moore will lead and facili-

tate an new Sunday School class at Couts

UMC beginning Sunday, April 6th in the

former prayer room upstairs. The class will

begin a two-fold structured and focused

discussion on:

1) Making Disciples for Jesus Christ

2) becoming continually aware of the

presence of Christ Jesus within each of us.

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Worship Volunteers

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Sound Rollie Noe Christy Garrett

Slides Karen Salyer Becky Bond

Usher Charles McNutt Eliza Utley

Greeters Nancy Martin Jimmie Whitt & Bobby Curry

Stewards Randy Samson & Dennis Watters

Children’s Church Leader: Kim Brown Helper: Jenny Garrett

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Sound Butch Hott Christy Garrett

Slides Mar Rooney

Usher Ricky Torbett Allen Taylor

Greeters Virginia Mayfield Katie Mitchell

Stewards Becky Bond and Sherry Couch

Children’s Church Leader: Alison Zollinger Helper: McKinleah Mitchell

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Neal Allen - terminal bone cancer - by Elizabeth Slough

Ted and Dovie Barber

Sharon Bohning - ankle surgery on March 25th

Janey Collier - home

Mason Collier

Jesse Carroll-lung and colon cancer-son-in-law of Kenneth & Doreen Kammer

Chris Christiansen - liver cancer - cousin of Kenneth and Doreen Kammer

Sherwin Cord - tumors are growing again - Geneva Oakes brother in law

John Courtroul

Danna Cowley -starting proton therapy Anthony Whitfield’s 31 year old cousin

Lindy Dolberry - throat cancer - Roger and Jan Moore’s family

Karen Garrett - surgery recovery & upcoming radiation

Sandy Haydon - brain surgery - by Addalee Sears

Rick Henslee - ongoing health issues

Kendall Hibbitts - nephew of Neil Hibbitts - Kidney Dialysis

Hunter Hiett -Roger & Jan Moore’s grandson

Bob Jones - broken arm - Sarah Jones’ son & Sharon Bohning’s brother

Rusty Justice - cancer

Theresa Kelly - Lou Gehrig's disease - by Patricia Rider

Scott Lewis - cancer - submitted by Sherry Couch

Danice Maynaird family - services pending

Kristina McCalip-continuing chemo - daughter of Len & Joyce Johnson

Cliff McKenzie - Pat Noe and Sue Cole’s father - health issues

Terry Morevic - cancer - softball friend of John McElroy

Sephen Morgen - shingles - by Robert Morgan

Theresa Musiek - stage 4 cancer - by Rick and Kate Couch

Tony Nager - Lung Cancer - Curt Nager’s father

Richard Noe - sciatic nerve/back pain

Arlene Padilla - Sterling House

Payberah family - our parsonage family who lost their 6 month old baby

George Pendergrass - pneumonia & pink eye

Dorothy Price - Ian Linden’s grandmother - in the hospital with infection

Glenn and Lana Smith - Becky Bond’s brother in law - kidney disease

Samantha Roberson - Pseudotumor Cerebri - by Phyllis Slough

Eddie Roper - Paula Pendergrass’ cousin - stage 3 lymphoma

Charlotte & Steven Sexton - Steven has pancreatic cancer - by Bob Streck

Mason Shaw - CCA student - surgery on April 30th

Perry Simmons - health issues related to diabetes - by Lorene Clerihew

Cameron Streck - seeking job opportunities

George Traynor - cancer - submitted by Jimmie Whitt

Austin Utley

Dick Weston - hard recovery from bone marrow transplant-by Elizabeth Slough

Gay Whitfield - abdominal surgery recovery - Anthony’s mother

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817-599-8601

For the week of April 13, 2014

Today

8:00 a.m. - SonRise Singer Rehearsal

8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service / Confirmation

Noon - Charge Conference in Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. - Youth

Monday 6:00 p.m. - Handbell Rehearsal

Tuesday

7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Wanda’s Restaurant

3:00 p.m. - Prayer Force Meeting

6:30 p.m. - Service of Healing and Wholeness

Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - CoutsKidz

4:30 p.m. - Prayer Force

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Snack Supper

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Study Hall

6:00 p.m. - Psalms Bible Study

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.-K-6th grade Children’s Ministry Gathering

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Youth

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Pick-up basketball in the gym

Thursday

6:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Service

No Finance or Trustees Meetings due to Holy Week

Friday

6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Good Friday Prayer Vigil

6:30 p.m. - Tenebrae Service

Saturday

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday

Easter Services at 7:00 am - 8:30 am & 11:00 am

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Pastor Georgia

This week Pastor Georgia will be

on call from our Pastoral Visitation

Team. If you have a need, please

call the church office or Georgia

817-691-7081

Couts Youth Sunday, April 13th

5:00 p.m. - Youth

6:00 p.m. - Youth Dinner

Wed., April 16th

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CCA

You are invited!

Thursday, April 17

9:05 a.m.

Thursday, April 17 at 9:05 is our pre-

school Easter parade. Our precious pre-

schoolers will be showing off their Easter

finest as they parade through the halls of

the church. Please come be our spectators

for the parade. Egg hunts follow the

parade. Always good for a chuckle.

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Can you help with eggs? We need tons of filled Easter Eggs for the

Children’s Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th. You can bring filled eggs or we can give you eggs

that you can put candy in.

Please bring the eggs by the end of the day on Wednesday.

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Sunday, April 13th - Palm Sunday and Confirmation Sunday (11:00)

Tuesday, April 15th - 6:30 pm - Service of Wholeness and Healing

Thursday, April 17th - 6:30 pm - Maundy Thursday Service

Friday, April 18th - 6:00 am-6:00 pm - Good Friday Prayer Vigil

6:30 pm - Tenebrae Service

Saturday, April 19th - Children’s Egg Hunt and Party

Sunday, April 20th - Easter - 3 services - 7 am, 8:30 am & 11:00 am

Decorating the Welcome Center

for Easter

The Worship Mission Team would

like to ask everyone to bring a color-

ful potted plant(s) to decorate around

the cross in the Welcome Center for

Easter. Please bring them by some-

time during Holy Week. (This Week)

We wouldn’t mind having a few lil-

ies but keep in mind that very many

of them will put off a strong

fragrance that a lot of people are

allergic to.

Can you bring flowers to help decorate the

Welcome Center for Easter?

Reception/Brunch Honoring

Pastor Ed & Glenda George

Sunday, April 27th - 9:30 a.m.

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Activities for the week of

April 20th - 26th (week after next)

Sunday, April 20th

7:00 am - Sunrise Service

8:30 am & 11:00 Services

Monday, April 21st

6:00 p.m. - Handbell Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 22nd

7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast

3:00 p.m. - Prayer Force

Wednesday, April 23rd

3:30 p.m. - CoutsKidz

4:30 p.m. - Prayer Force

5:00 p.m. - Snack Supper

5:30 p.m. - Youth Study Hall

6:00 p.m. - Psalms Bible Study

6:30 p.m. - Revelations Study

6:30 p.m.- 8: K-6th grade

Children’s Ministry Gathering

6:00 p.m. - Pick-up basketball

in the gym

6:30 p.m. - Youth

Thursday, April 24th

6:30 p.m. - Finance Meeting

7:30 p.m. - Trustee Meeting

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Sunday, April 27th

9:30 a.m. - Reception for

Pastor Ed and Glenda George

Tuesday, April 29th

7:00 p.m. - Chicks In Action

Meet at Rio Mambo for dinner

Saturday, May 3rd CCA Ranch Reunion

Sunday, May 4th

Pastor Matt Hall’s

First Sunday at Couts

One Service at 11:00 a.m.

Covered Dish after service

(Also a pounding for the

Halls, kitchen items, living,

bath and etc.)

Saturday, May 10th

Mother’s Day Fellowship

Sunday, May 18th

Safe Sanctuary Training after

11:00 Service

Tuesday, May 20th

District Conference

University UMC - Fort Worth

Wednesday, May 21st

Adam Hamilton at Arborlawn

UMC - in Fort Worth

June 3-5

Center of Hope

June 8-11 Annual Conference

June 15-21 Sr. High Mission Trip

June 22-26

6:00 pm-8:30 - VBS