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Neal Avenue United Methodist Church
April 23, 2023
10:30 a.m.
Third Sunday of Easter
Native Ministries Sunday
Gathering
Prelude “I Danced in the Morning” Kerr
Pastoral Welcome
Introductions/Birthdays/Anniversaries/Sharing of Peace
*Opening Song “My Hope is Built” UMH 368 v. 1-3
Prayer
Call to Worship
Hymn “Blessed Assurance” UMH 369
Scripture Reading Psalm 116 (NIV)
Ministry of Music “Fear Is a Liar” Rick Drumm
Earth Day Prayer of Confession
Personal Prayer/ Receiving Prayer Cards
Prayer Song “I Cast All My Cares Upon You” TFWS 2215
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Offertory “To God Be the Glory” Rick Drumm
*Doxology UMH 94
*Offertory Prayer
*Gospel Lesson Luke 24:13-35 (NIV)
*(please stand as you able for the reading of the gospel.)
*Glory Patri UMH 70
Sermon “Good Loser” Drew Watson
*Closing Hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” UMH 133
*Benediction
*Parting Hymn “Surely the Presence” UMH 328
*Sending Forth
Postlude “Amazing Grace” Pardinni
*please stand
(Please remain in your seats until the light of Christ has exited the sanctuary.)
___________________________________________________Our Worship Leaders Today
Preacher: Drew Watson
Liturgist: Don Urban
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, Patti Rader & 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 Barb Urban’s birthday on April 17th.
Friend of the Week: Frank Logan fell on Easter and fractured a vertebrae. Prayers and thinking of you cards are appreciated. Cards can be mailed to 916 Jean Court, Newark.
Meetings:
May 1 5:30 p.m. Trustees
May 9 5 p.m. SPRC
May 10 4:30 p.m. Worship Team
Missional Opportunities
This Week
Sunday, April 23
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
Monday, April 24
6:30 p.m. Pack 4145
Tuesday, April 25
5 p.m. FREE Community Dinner
Wednesday, April 26
6 p.m. Hand Bell Choir Practice
Thursday, April 27
6 p.m. Toastmasters
Friday, April 28
1 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. Linux Operating System Help Desk (Open to public)
Sunday, April 30
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
Pastor’s Email: pastordrew91@gmail.com
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