SUNDAY - March 18th, 2012 Our Presence, Gifts, and Service

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 AM SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM MONDAY, MARCH 19TH OFFICE HOURS 2-5 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST OFFICE HOURS 2 - 8:30 PM HAND BELL CHOIR-5:45 PM ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING 7 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND REV. JOHNSON WILL BE AT INDIAN PATH MED CENTER 7 AM - 8 PM

Lenten Candle Liturgy 4th Sunday in Lent

As we come together in this season of Lent, we will slowly extinguish lights on the Altar to remind of the darkness that has crept into our lives because of sin and of the darkness that came from the death of Jesus Christ. During this season, do not dread this darkness, but meditate on your own lives and look for the light that is to come: the light of Jesus Christ. Worship Leader 1: Its Sunday morning. Last week, with all its demands, is over. The coming week, with yet another round of challenges and demands, is not quite here. I invite you to close your eyes and be in the moment. Worship Leader 2: No matter where you are in your thoughts and feelingsrelieved about what you have accomplished, anxious about whats left undone, concerned about people or projectsno matter where you are in your journey this dayI encourage you to set all that aside and consider where you are right now. (Time of Silence)

Gods Tithes and Our Gifts March 11th, 2012

Attendance Regular Budget. Designated Giving Total Giving (The Hunger Pot - 33.00) ? 1057.58 33.00 1090.58

Worship Leader 2: Whatever is true for you right now, in this moment, whether it be joy or sadness, gratitude or anxiety, let it come forward. When it is fully present, then listen . . . for God is present in these moments, too. Falling on My Knees
v. 1 Rev. Johnson v.2 Andrea Bailey

FYI!!! AS MANY OF YOU ARE AWARE, WE HAVE NOT BEEN SETTING THE ALARM AT CHURCH THIS WINTER. WE WILL BEGIN SETTING THE ALARM AFTER WORSHIP AGAIN BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON. Administrative Council Meeting Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 7 PM Finance Committee Meeting TBA Trustees Meeting TBA Holy Week Service Schedule Maundy Thursday Communion Service Thursday, April 5th at 7 PM Good Friday - Time of Prayer and Reflection The Sanctuary will be open from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for prayer and mediation. Holy Saturday Hand bell practice at 11:30 AM. Childrens Practice at 12 PM. Easter Egg Hunt at 1 PM. Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at WLCC followed by breakfast at church Worship at 11 AM (No Sunday School)

Worship Leaders 1 & 2: This 4th Sunday in Lent, remember that God meets you where you are and calls you forward, moment by moment, guiding you slowly but surely toward transformation. Worship Leader 2: As we extinguish this light, we acknowledge the darkness and pain caused by the lack of basic needslack of food, of shelter, of education, of healthcare, of love. (A candle is extinguished.) Worship Leader 1: Let us pray: All: Loving God, we thank you that you are with us, and that we may call upon you no matter where we are, or what we are feeling. Keep us mindful of your presence and trusting in your promisethat you are working with us in the moment-by-moment unfolding of our lives. Amen.