BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Joey McDonald, Pastor

Becky McCorkendale, Associate Pastor Ella W. Davis, Director of Music

Greg Hollinger, Organist 6

th Sunday in Lent - March 25, 2018 – Color: Red

Passion/Palm Sunday

GATHERING

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHIMING OF THE TRINITY

(The sound of chimes announces the beginning of worship. During the Prelude and Introit, please keep silence to allow all worshipers to prepare mind, heart, and body for the worship of God.)

PRELUDE Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Michael Burkhart

INTROIT (11:00) Sostenuto Mieczyslaw Suraynski

Wesley Ringers trans. Kevin McChesney

*HYMN No. 280 All Glory, Laud, and Honor ST. THEODULPH

THE PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER (spoken at 8:30) UMH Page 895

(sung @ 11:00) Albert Malotte

OFFERTORY Were You There? Spiritual

Wesley Ringers arr. Lloyd Larson

*DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD 100th

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 50:4-9 Pew Bible page 1142

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

ANTHEM (11:00) Hosanna in the Highest Allen Pote

(8:30) Chancel Choir (11:00) Chancel and Cherub Choirs

SERMON Rev. Joey McDonald

*HYMN No. 298 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross HAMBURG

BENEDICTION Rev. Joey McDonald

*INSTRUMENTAL RESPONSE (8:30) Lord, Make Me More Holy Spiritual

*CHORAL RESPONSE (11:00) Lord, Make Me More Holy Spiritual

“Lord, make me more holy until we meet again.”

POSTLUDE The Palms Jean-Baptiste Faure

arr. Roland Diggle *Please stand if you are able.

Acolytes: (8:30) Aidan Bryant (11:00) Audrey Atkins/Luke Bliley/Phillip Court/

Matthew Sapochak/Jones Saylor/Cooper Simpson

Ushers: (8:30) Bonnie Bogart, Joyce Hall, Delores & Rodger Houseman, Donna & Jeff Williams (11:00) Dale Bennett, Donna Clingerman, Dyane & Andy De Paolis, Dian Litster, Brenda Pate

THE CHANCEL CHOIR: Sarah Atkins, Aaron Bliley, Peggy Chandler, John Clingerman, Cecil Corson, Annabel Court, Joanne Davies, Candace Deshler, Betsy Epply, Sharon Hachtman, David Hoffman, Paula Johnson, Debbie Kadzielewski, Ron Kadzielewski, Laurel Karper, Laura Kollaros, Al Litster, Becky Manley, Lynn McPheeters, Venus Mendoza, Joan Morris, Victoria Morrison, Lourri Norris, Allyn Perdue, Mary Ratliff, Carol Rutgers, Ed Sweers, Sarah Sweers.

THE CHERUB CHOIR: Lyrah Atkins, Ella Hunter, Emily Keen, Eliza Kirkland, Zachary LaPour, Ailsa Rogers, Annabeth Rose, Matthew Sapochak, Ahreina Serano, Ava van Zuylen, Delaney Yanok, Annie Reichert (absent) Kara Rogers, assistant director.

THE WESLEY RINGERS: Valerie Cutrale, Candace Deshler, Milton Davis, Eleanor Greenway, Shirley Mingledorff, Ida Pinderski, Allyn Perdue, Carol Rutgers, Janice Trainor, Tiffany Wilson, Lelia Wirt, Karen Wyld, director.

Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary

03/25 – Bonnie Bogart, John van Zuylen 03/27 – Donna & Art Marsden 03/26 – Jane LaFaber 03/29 – Sara & Shannon Boyles 03/27 – Ada DeBrabander (child), Steve Earman 03/29 – Kay & Alan Ulmer, III Annabelle Reichert (child), Doug Runyan Tim Wyld 03/28 – James Atkins, John Clingerman 03/29 – Dale Bennett 03/30 – BJ Jenkins, Gloria Taylor, Alex Ulmer 03/31– Mason Feaster (child), Angie van Zuylen 04/01 – Bob Newhart, Kathy Walter, Becky Wells 04/02 – Mike Abel

WELCOME GUESTS!! We are pleased to have you worshiping with us and hope it will be a meaningful experience for you. Please be sure to sign the attendance book in your row to indicate your attendance today. Include children, your address & phone number.

PRAYER CONCERNS Please call the church office to add or remove names

Rebecca Adams & family Mona Gibbon Kyle Nance

Daniel Alba Nat Giles Sam Nance

Barbara Allen Lois Gilot Joseph Newfield

Lois Barton Mike Godfrey Robert Newhart, Sr.

Frank Battaglia Josh Harper Pat O’Conner

Sherry Blanchard Cora Henny Dee Owens

Rita Bobko Andrea Hoffman Scott Parks

Charles Bowers David Hoffman Les Parry

Dot Briggs Art Holland Shirley Paulk & family

Noah Brock Connie Hornick Rosalyn Perdue

Joseph Cannon Gwen Hynes Megan Phelphs

Troy Case Betty Ann Jenkins Betty Powderly

Louise Cimino Annette Jones David Ragan

Wayne Cimino Dr. Richard Kamm Michael Reich

Bill Clarke Sue Kamm Porter Grant Richardson

Kerry Clifford Mike Karnoff Rebekah Runyan

Linda Cole Hope Hughes-Kayse Jim Snow

Annette Conrad Tanya Kemp Parker Snow

John Cook Judy Kerr Jon Snyder

Doug Coon Richard Kirkland Ed Stanley

Terry Coon Barbara Klekner Doug Swain

Jan Counts Jim Klekner Linda Taylor

Pat Coyle Laura Kollaros Mike Treichler

Crager Family Paul Laughlin Jackie Tuohig

Larry Duncan Mary Lockwood Brent VanBuskirk

John Frields Michelle Lindberg Angie VanZuylen

Marcia Farmer Vin Lubik Judy Walden

Donna Fiero Bill Markle Linda Walker

Karl Fiero Judy McDonald Harry Walker

Flores family Peyton McLamb Dave Waugh

Jakob Alexander Fouke Ray McNeill Leslie Welch

Jim & Peg Forbes Evelyn Massey Reed & Christine Whiteleather

Kirk Fox Lelia Mullins Gordon Waterworth

Luke Freida Denise Nance

Ministry of Encouragement – Let us remember with visits, cards and prayers… Gwen Hynes, Bloom at Bluffton, 800 Fording Island Rd, Room 210, Bluffton 29910

Christian sympathy and prayers of the pastor and congregation are extended to Melba & Larry Hickey on the passing of their daughter, Lindsay, March 19, 2018.

We are ready for your requests and your help! Just contact any or all of us (listed below) and let us know your concern and we’ll let the team know right away. If you’re interested in joining the team, contact one of us and we’ll get you included.

Pastor Joey – blufftonumc.past@hargray.com call or text – 803.671.1691 Mickaylla – mickayllamcdonald@yahoo.com call or text – 803.515.4227 Pastor Becky – crmc2009@gmail.com call or text – 843.422.6027

BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MARCH 25, 2018 PASSION/PALM SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM

STEPHEN MINISTRY – The Season of Lent – Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring Satan’s temptation and preparing to begin His ministry.

Lent is generally a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It’s a time of self-examination and reflection. As Christians, we focus on our relationship with God, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of ourselves to others or to God.

During your time of Lenten reflection this year, if you find yourself wanting to talk confidentially with a Stephen Minister about something that’s concerning you, please contact one of our Stephen Leaders, Mary Ellen Parks at 843-368-1852 or Sara Jenkins at 843-705-2172. Our Ministers will listen to you and remind you of God’s constant Presence in your life.

Each week, there is a STEPHEN MINISTER from BUMC assigned to hospital duty.

If you hear of anyone in the hospital this week March 25 - 31, please call Marcia Farmer, 843.706.0858.

Maundy Thursday, March 28th – We will have a soup dinner and celebrate communion at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall; followed by a service in the Sanctuary. All are invited to join the Youth Group as they present the “Stations of the Cross” as part of our Holy Week observance.

Bluffton United Methodist Church – 1853-2018 – 165 Years “The Mission of BUMC is to make disciples for Jesus Christ by sharing our loving relationship with Him

through all our actions in worship, nurture, education, evangelism and outreach.” Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve – A “Stephen Ministry” Church Pastor – Joey McDonald; Associate Pastor – Becky McCorkendale

Director of Music – Ella W. Davis; Organist – Greg L. Hollinger Office Administrator – Pat Simmons

Nursery Attendants – Millie Baughman, Alexis Bothe, Mike Grunder, Mary Gump, Teil Huggins, Nicole Jozic, Kelly Masotti, Amara Niemczyk

NURSERY CARE PROVIDED 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY

Hearing assistance devices are available in the narthex for your use during worship. LARGE PRINT hymnals are available for your use during the worship service.

They are located on a table in the Narthex.

BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MARCH 25, 2018 PASSION/PALM SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM

MIRACLE JARS – In March, we are supporting Hardeeville Elementary School. Many of the students do not have enough food at home, and some parents are unable to apply for Backpack Buddies. Lunch is provided by the school, but sometimes it is the only meal they get. One child had asked to eat leftover beans from another's lunch! The money will be used to purchase food for the children to bring home

for the weekend. The Mission Team will purchase non-perishables to give to the teachers, and the

teachers would then put some items in the children's backpack on Fridays, so they will have a bit more to eat at home. We thank everyone for their support of our Mission Jars.

Carrefour Friends

Easter is just around the corner, but for many seniors what used to be a busy and bustling family holiday has now become a time of melancholy and solitude. Their children are grown, perhaps live out of state and have their own families to share in the traditional Easter festivities. Friends are getting older or have died. For many of these seniors, the feelings of loneliness and social isolation are all too common.

During any holiday it is an incredible comfort for these seniors to get a friendly visit from a Carrefour Friends volunteer. If you are interested in becoming a friend for someone who really needs one, please contact Jackie Tuohig at 913.748.5929 or email us at carrefourfriends@gmail.com.

Carrefour Friends……care for friends.

CPR TRAINING – We will have a class here at the church on CPR Training, Wednesday, March 28TH, at 2:00 PM for anyone interested.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not have our Coffee Fellowship after the services on Easter Sunday, April 1st.

BRUNCH BUNCH – Our next Brunch will be at the British Open Pub in Sheridan Park on April 8th at 12:30 p.m. Please contact Russ Rymer if you plan to attend. 843.298.6566 or rjrymer@hargray.com

BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MARCH 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of our Holy Week! This is a busy week so

stay on top of your studies and homework so you have time to join us. Lots

going on as we all prepare for Easter!

Wednesday (Mar. 28) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Youth Group tonight includes practice

and set-up for Thursday

Thursday (Mar. 29) 5 – 8:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Dinner and Service (Service done by

the Youth Group)

[All times are for teens only, Maundy Thursday Dinner and Service will begin at 6:00 p.m.

for attendees]

BUMC Kid’s Rock!

Please send any future accolades to erinkreichert@gmail.com.

Connections – Are you a parent of a younger child? Do you want to receive text

reminders about the children’s happenings? Text @4cc889 to 81010 to

connect to all children events!

All BUMC parents: Please join the Facebook group entitled “BUMC

Parents” to stay up to date with the latest information and happenings.

Coming Soon…On Easter between the services, all children are invited to participate in our Easter Egg Hunt. Please arrive at 10 a.m. near the playground. Donations of plastic eggs and allergen-free candy can be dropped off to the fellowship hall box between now and Saturday, March 31st.

Back By Popular Demand…Parents Night Out is being resurrected. All

interested parents can bring their children (ages 0-16) and enjoy a night out. Each month a participating family will host. Sat. April 28th from 6-9 p.m. will be hosted by The Reichert Family. RSVP to 708.721.2073 by April 25th.

Save the Date: VBS will be July 16-20th 5:30-7:30 pm. Theme: SHIPWRECKED

Worship Hours 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Church Office: 843.757.3351, Church Office E-mail–blufftonumc@hargray.com;WebSite–http://www.blufftonumc.org Pastor’s cell – 803.671.1691; email– blufftonumc.past@hargray.com; Pastor’s address: 86 Boundary St, Bluffton SC 29910

Office hours – Mon–Thurs 9:30a–2:30p Mail address: Bluffton UMC, PO Box 368, Bluffton, SC 29910

BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MARCH 25, 2018 PALM SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Attendance: 8:30 AM: 123; 11:00 AM: 141; Total: 264; Adult SS: 11 Nursery: (8:30) – 3; (11:00) – 2; Children’s & Jr. SS: -

Today 03/25 Palm Sunday 8:30 AM Worship w/Chancel Choir & Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Today 03/25 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School Conference Room Today 03/25 9:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Church Office Today 03/25 9:30-10:30 AM Chancel Choir Breakfast Fellowship Hall Today 03/25 9:45 AM Cherub Choir Warmup Music Suite Today 03/25 10:00 AM Children’s Sunday School Education Wing Today 03/25 11:00 AM Worship w/Chancel Choir, Wesley Ringers and Cherub Choir Sanctuary Today 03/25 4:00 PM Bible Study on Jude Conference Room Monday 03/26 7:00 PM Hannah Ulmer Circle meeting Conference Room Monday 03/26 7:00 PM Wesley Ringers Music Suite Tuesday 03/27 9:45 AM Anna Circle meeting Sally Mattingly’s Tuesday 03/27 9:45 AM Esther Circle meeting Mary Ellen Parks’ Tuesday 03/27 5:00 – 6:30 PM Lowcountry Jazz Band Fellowship Hall Tuesday 03/27 6:30-8:30 PM Experiencing God Bible Study Music Suite Tuesday 03/27 7:30 PM AA/Al-Anon meetings Fellowship & SS rms Wednesday 03/28 10-12 Noon Evolution Big Band rehearsal Fellowship Hall Wednesday 03/28 2:00 PM CPR Training class at the church Wednesday 03/28 6-7:00 PM May River Brass rehearsal Sanctuary Wednesday 03/28 7-8:00 PM Chancel Choir & May River Brass rehearsal Sanctuary Wednesday 03/28 6 – 7:30 PM Youth Group meets Fellowship Hall Thursday 03/29 9 -12 Noon Setup for Maundy Service Sanctuary Thursday 03/29 6:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service & meal Fellowship H/Sanctuary Saturday 03/31 10:00 AM Setup for Choir Breakfast Fellowship Hall Sunday 04/01 Easter 8:30 AM Worship w/Chancel Choir & May River Brass Sanctuary Sunday 04/01 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School Conference Room Sunday 04/01 9:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Church Office Sunday 04/01 9:30-10:30 AM Chancel Choir Breakfast Fellowship Hall Sunday 04/01 10:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt Near Playground Sunday 04/01 10:00 AM Children’s Sunday School Education Wing Sunday 04/01 11:00 AM Worship w/Chancel Choir & May River Brass Sanctuary Sunday 04/01 4:00 PM Bible Study on Jude Conference Room

REMINDER: Offerings for the Democratic Republic of the Congo church (DRC) should be made out to BUMC with “DRC” on the memo line. Our goal is $15,000 for this project. To date you have given $7,485.00. Thank you very much for your continued support!

BUMC DEBT REDUCTION – If you are writing a check for your pledge (or making a donation) to help pay-off our debt for the church expansion – please indicate on the memo line “DTD” (Ditch the Debt).

At times, it’s confusing to know exactly what project a check is for unless there is a clear indication as noted above. Thank you for your cooperation.