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Neal Avenue United Methodist Church
April 16, 2023
10:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of Easter
Gathering
Prelude “I’ll Fly Away” Hand Bell Choir
Pastoral Welcome
Introductions/Birthdays/Anniversaries/Sharing of Peace
*Opening Song “Easter People Raise Your Voices” UMH 304
Prayer
Call to Worship
Hymn “Alleluia, Alleluia” UMH 162 v. 1 & 4
Scripture Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9 (NIV)
Ministry of Music “Run to the Father” Kenny Phillips
Prayer of Confession
Personal Prayer/ Receiving Prayer Cards
Prayer Song “Crown Him With Many Crowns” Hand Bell Choir
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Offertory “Jesus Messiah” Kenny Phillips
*Doxology UMH 94
*Offertory Prayer
*Gospel Lesson “John 20:19-31” (NIV)
*(please stand as you able for the reading of the gospel.)
*Glory Patri UMH 70
Sermon “Trap Game” Drew Watson
*Closing Hymn “He Lives” UMH 310
*Benediction
*Parting Hymn “Surely the Presence” UMH 328
*Sending Forth
Postlude “Alleluia, Alleluia!” Whitworth
*please stand
(Please remain in your seats until the light of Christ has exited the sanctuary.)
___________________________________________________Our Worship Leaders Today
Preacher: Drew Watson
Liturgist:
Organist: Mary Ellen Strahm
Pianist: Sue Spiker
Music Director: Kenneth Tubaugh
Hand Bell Choir Director: Laura Atherton
Family Ministries Director: Nick Wright
A/V: Dave Rauch, Randy Spiker, George Cook, Alex Matteson
Greeters: Lisa Ford, Liz Hayden & John Johnson
Ushers: Harold & Liz Hayden, Jim Gibboney, Marvin Oneson & Bud Bell
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Altar Flowers: The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in honor of Elward & Molly’s anniversary.
Friend of the Week Ethel Yost’s son, Jeff, passed away on April 9th. Cards and prayers are appreciated. Cards can be mailed to 37 Burt Avenue, Newark.
Announcements
Young At Heart Next meeting is at noon on May 8th. It will be held at Red Lobster.
Missional Opportunities
This Week
Sunday, April 16
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
Monday, April 17
6:30 p.m. Pack 4145
Wednesday, April 19
6 p.m. Hand Bell Choir Practice
Friday, April 21
1 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. Window’s How-to’s (Open to public)
Sunday, April 23
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
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Ministry Staff
Lead Pastor: Drew Watson
Certified Lay Minister: Randy Spiker
Music Director: Kenneth Tubaugh
Accompanist: Sue Spiker
Hand Bell Choir Director: Laura Atherton
Organist: Mary Ellen Strahm
Family Ministries Director: Nick Wright
Custodian: Elward Smith
Office Manager: Patti Rader
Contact Information
12 Neal Avenue, Newark OH 43055
740-344-3021
Email: office@nealavenue.com
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