Welcome to
POLK CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“Reaching Out, Growing and Serving in Christ”
Church
984-6274
Mark Haverland, Pastor 964-4000
Becky Beck, RN Parish Nurse 685-3195
Web Page:
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/polkcityumc
We
extend a special welcome to all visitors, who are requested not to put money in
the collection plate. Those who attend
this church regularly have committed their time and resources so that you can
be our guests. Immediately following
the service, everyone is invited to share in fellowship and refreshments. A nursery is available during worship for
children under 5; ask an usher for help.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 6, 2001
Invitation to Prepare —
Church Bell
Welcome and Announcements— (Please sign the
attendance pads)
Flute Prelude
Opening Song #2128 “Come and Find the Quiet Center”
Call to Worship:
L:
Jesus the good shepherd
has called us to be his flock, and we are gathered here as sheep of Christ's
fold, followers of Christ's making.
C: Listening, we
hear the shepherd's voice, trusting, we seek to do the shepherd's will.
L:
Let us give thanks and
praise to Jesus who calls and names us his own, and worship God who has
provided us with a shepherd to love, lead, and keep us in safety.
*Opening Song #23
“Make a Joyful Noise” (see insert)
*INVOCATION
Caring God,
we worship you for your everlasting goodness to your people. When we were lost,
you sent Jesus your Son to be the shepherd of our souls, to bring us home to
you. He shared our earthly life, claimed us and named us his own flock. Knowing
our human need for ongoing counsel and comfort, challenge and companionship,
you raised him from death, to be with us forever in the Spirit. Receive our
grateful praise, and help us to faithfully follow him who is a faithful
shepherd to us.
*The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father,
Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever. Amen
*Assurance of Pardon
Christ has assured us in his living, dying, and rising
that nothing can separate us from the love and forgiveness of God. The good
shepherd knows us each by name, and we remain sheep of his fold both in our
sinfulness and our repentance. For God has entrusted us to him who will never
let us go! Thanks be to God!
*Act of Praise
(to #312 “Hail the Day…”)
Praise
to Father, Spirit, Son, Alleluia!
to whom
pow'r and might belong, Alleluia!
give God
glory, give God thanks, Alleluia!
what was
promised has been done, Alleluia!
Responsive Reading — Psalm 23
L: You are my
shepherd, O God,
I need
nothing more;
you bring
me to rest in quiet places,
to pools of living water you lead me,
and there you revive my soul.
"Guide us and guard us, O God."
You guide
me in right pathways,
as you have promised;
even in dark valleys, you guard my steps;
your visible strength heartens me.
"Guide us and guard us, O God."
You prepare
a banquet for me
in the face of my enemies;
you welcome me as your honored guest;
the oil of gladness is poured on my head;
my cup of blessings overflows;
your goodness and kindness never leave me,
your house
is my home forever.
"Guide us and guard us, O God."
Special Music: "I'll
Never Fully Know"…………………...Joe E. Parks
Beverly Zimmer
Baptism and Confirmation
Celebration and Concerns
Call to Prayer:
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us pray.
“Hear My Words” (see Insert)
Personal Prayers in Silence
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn #620 “One Bread, One Body”
Scripture Reading: John 10:22-30
Sermon:
“Safe Beside the Still Waters”
Mark
Haverland
Offering
*The Offertory (sing to #413 “A Charge to
Keep I Have”)
We live
within God's grace,
full measure
we receive;
in living we
proclaim good news,
salvation
sure and free.
Prayer of Dedication
Communion (see insert)
*Hymn #88
“Now in the Days of Youth” (see
insert for words)
*Commissioning:
Go
out to be faithful followers of Jesus, secure in the knowledge that you are
known, loved, and led by Christ whose claim and name is upon you forever.
*Benediction:
"Now
may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great
shepherd of the sheep...make you complete in everything good so that you may do
his will, working among you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Christ
Jesus, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen" (Heb 13:20_21). Amen.
*Postlude……………………………….*Indicates
congregation stands
Prayer Concerns
A Service of Holy Communion
L:
Christ our Lord invites
to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to
live in peace with one another.
M:
Merciful God, we
confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient
church. We have not done your will, we
have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our
neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen
N:
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.
O:
In the name of
Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
P:
Let us offer one another
signs of reconciliation and love.
L: Come to this
sacred table, not because you must, but because you may; come to testify not
that you are righteous, but that you sincerely love our lord Jesus Christ, and
desire to be his true disciples; come not because you are strong, but because
you are weak; not because you have any claim on the grace of God, but stand in
constant need of his mercy and help; come to seek the presence and Spirit of
Christ.
Prayer of Blessing
Pour
out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here and on these gifts of bread and
wine. Make them be for us the body and
blood of Christ that we may be for the world the Body of Christ redeemed by his
blood. By your spirit make us one with
Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ
comes in final victory and we feast at his heavenly banquet. Through your Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy
Spirit in your holy church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now
and for ever. Amen.
The Bread and the Cup
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Bountiful
God, we give you thanks that you have refreshed us at your table by granting us
the presence of Christ. Strengthen our
faith, increase our love for one another, and send us into the world in courage
and peace, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dinner Groups — We will bring all our dinner groups together for a
potluck at the church this evening, May 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish
to share, your own table service, lawn chairs, and any yard games. Weather
permitting, we will eat outside and will have volley ball for those who want to
play. We will have homemade ice cream for dessert. (If you can make a freezer
of ice cream, please call Mary Jones.) Everyone in the church is invited.
Sunday School Schedule — No classes on May 13; Final Sunday School Classes on
May 20.
Camp Scholarships — Anyone desiring a $20 church camp scholarship for this
summer contact Mary Jones or Linda Pennington of the UMW. I was notified that we have no campers yet
this year. Take a look at the brochures
in the entry and see if a camp works for your family this year.
Spring Clean-up— Thanks to all who helped with the cleanup yesterday
at the church. It looks great inside
and out.
Building Plans — The Administrative Council voted to proceed with the
plans presented by the Building Committee for an education wing on the north
side of the church. They appointed
themselves as the fund raising committee.
Plans are proceeding to have a Miracle Sunday on May 20 to raise the
$70,000 cash and $70,000 in three year pledges necessary to fund the project.
Canoe Trip — The annual Canoe trip camp out will be June 15-16
this year. The place is not yet
determined. Let Mark or Heidi Anderson
know if you are interested.
Choir – Bev Zimmer invites singers to join in the
rehearsals for the choir. The choir will rehearse on Sunday mornings
at 9:15.
Church Directories – The latest church directories are available on the
table by the door to the sanctuary.
“Grace Space” – If you are late, have small children, are a
visitor, have lots of stuff to carry, are having a bad hair day, or for
whatever other self diagnosed reason, need a little grace, take one of the
Grace Spaces in the parking lot and receive some grace to smooth out the
morning.
Film Production — On May 20, someone will be filming on Sunday morning
to produce a promotional video for the church.
Try not to pay any attention to him as he films you arriving and
worshipping.
Health and Wellness
Ministries: Contact Becky Beck, RN,
parish nurse 685-3195
Counseling: Contact
Pastor Haverland at 984-6274 for counseling or referrals to various counseling
services and support groups.
Food Pantry: Donations welcome any Sunday. Food is distributed at eight sites in the
metro-area to those in need. Contact
Linda Pennington at 984-6693.
Family Fund: All
quarters in the collection plate go for financial and pastoral assistance for
families and travelers in need in our community.
Luke’s Clinic: Physicals, vaccines, flu shots, and other
medical care. Open Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets every
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
CHRISTIAN GROWTH AND
FELLOWSHIP
Men’s Fellowship: The men of PCUMC have a breakfast meeting with men
from the other churches in town on Saturday May 12, 8:00 am at the Evangelical
Free Church in Polk City
UMW Meeting— Thursday, May 3, 7:00 pm at the church. Becky Beck provides the program and Ginger
Larsen is the hostess.
Senior
High Youth Group:
Junior High Youth
Group: Contact Mary Jones at 999-2678.
Food Pantry Drivers
(Fill in blanks and place in offering or contact Linda
Pennington 984-6693)
May — Scott George
June — Don Miller
July — Maribeth Miller
The food pantry Warehouse is
located at 3816 36th St, Des Moines.
The hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Being a driver involves helping count the
items, sacking them, and delivering them on Monday (if possible) or during the
week, after Food Pantry Sunday (the 3rd Sunday of each month). Thank you for caring.
Reception Hosts (after 10:15 service only)
(Fill in blanks and
place in offering)
May 6 — United Methodist
Women
May 13 —
May 20 — Mike & Danice
Craney
May 27 — Lea & Heather
Stoler
June 3 — United Methodist
Women
June 10 —
Nursery (for 10:15 worship)
(Fill in blanks and
place in offering—two per week)
May 6 —
May 13 —
May 20 —
May 27 —
Ushers
(Fill in blanks and place in offering)
May — Diane and Dave Lukasik
June — Dan & Mai Golbuff
July —
August —
Worship Leaders
(Fill in the blanks
and place in offering)
May — Darrell Fremont
June —
July —
August —
Meal Site
(Fill out and place in offering)
Four people are needed to
serve the meal prepared by others for Our Community Kitchen from 5:30 –7:00 pm
on the second Wednesday of each month.
Sign up and place this form in the offering. Call Dixie Bequeaith for
more information (984-6224)
May 9 —
June 13 —
July 11 —
August 8 —
John 10:22-30: At the time the festival of the Dedication took place
in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the
portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How
long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us
plainly." Jesus answered, "I have told you, and you do not believe.
The works that I do in my Father's name testify to me; but you do not believe,
because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and
they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one
will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than
all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father's hand. The Father and I
are one."