CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: This is a day for remembering. People: It is a day for remembering our Creator and those who have gone before us in the faith. Leader: It is a day for remembering the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. People: It is a day to worship almighty God. Let us worship God together! PRAISE SONGS Screen

“I’ll Fly Away” “I Saw The Light”

*OPENING HYMN #370 “Victory In Jesus”

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881 “Apostles’ Creed”

*GLORIA PATRI #70 “Glory Be To The Father”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) O God, our Gospel lesson this morning talks about peace. If truth be told, we often don’t seek peace by solely relying on your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. We try to find peace through our recreational pursuits, or through our family, or by taking a long walk to “clear our heads.” Help us this day and each day to look to Jesus for the true peace that is not of this world. May we al-ways seek the “peace that passes our under-standing.” Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: Christ died for us, the just for the unjust. People: In his blood is our peace.

Leader: There are mysteries in this beyond understanding. People: God will heal our brokenness and set us in the right direction. Leader: Be assured that God, for Christ’s sake, has forgiven us. People: Thanks be to God. Amen. *HYMN Screen

“Church In The Wildwood” SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER BRIEF HISTORY OF Hiram Williams HAMPSTEAD UMC *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST MOMENTS WITH THE CHILDREN Rev. Randy Maynard

(Children 3 years to Kindergarten may be excused for Children’s Church in Rm #16)

HYMN Screen “There Is Power In The Blood”

SCRIPTURE READINGS Jack Colenda John 14:23-29 Revelation 21:1-7 MEDITATION IN SONG Chancel Choir

“Lead Me Back —Excerpt” By Pepper Choplin

SERMON Rev. Bruce Stanley “I Am Going Away...I Am Coming To You” CALL TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY #95 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” ANTHEM Chancel Choir

“I Feel The Spirit” By Nancy Price and Don Besig

*BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE Chancel Choir

“I Feel The Spirit - Refrain” *CHIMING OF THE TRINITY *POSTLUDE

15395 Hwy 17 N • Hampstead, NC 28443 • (910) 270-4648

Hampstead United

Methodist Church

Welcome to all who are worshiping with us today!

We hope that you find the worship service encouraging and spiritually renewing. If you are visiting with us and would like more information, a greeter is located in the Narthex who can share with you written information about the ministries at HUMC. To learn more about membership, please call the office or indicate your interest by a notation in the attendance pad. There are listening aids available for the hearing impaired. Please see an Usher for assistance.

6th Sunday of Easter Homecoming May 5, 2013

Order Of Worship ~ Ten O’Clock In The Morning

*Congregation please stand as able.

TODAY WE WELCOME REVEREND BRUCE STANLEY . . .as our

Homecoming speaker. Reverend Stanley served at Hampstead UMC from

1992 to 1996. Reverend Stanley is a native of West Virginia. In addition to

serving at Hampstead UMC, Reverend Stanley has served pastorates at Oleander

UMC in Wilmington, Devon Park UMC in Wilmington, Edenton Street UMC

in Raleigh, and Millbrook UMC in Raleigh. He also served in the United Meth-

odist Conference office in Raleigh. Reverend Stanley is currently the CEO for

the Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh. He is married to Melissa and they have two

children, Aly and Joey. Please warmly greet the Stanley’s at the conclusion of today’s ser-

vice, and during our congregational dinner, which will be served immediately following

our worship service.

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS…We are looking at beginning a new Sunday School

class at 11:00 a.m. This class primarily would be for people between the ages of 25-55.

The class would be an “outside the box” sort of class with local mission projects, fellow-

ship opportunities, and a non-traditional Sunday School lesson at its core. It would meet

in the HUMC Spirit Center. If you would be interested in attending this sort of class then

please contact Jesse Mintz at 910-612-0312, or see Pastor Randy.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING . . . If you feel broken by life’s challenges and in need of

encouragement & understanding, consider HUMC Christian Counseling. Sessions are

Biblically based and confidential. If you are interested & need more information, please

call Delores Riley (certified Christian counselor) at 910-232-4773 or send an e-mail to:

drileycmc@gmail.com.

SPECIAL THANK YOU’S . . . to Cindy McLeod for donating her special talents in coor-

dinating the HUMC Relay for Life Fund Raising Event on April 18th.

Also, a huge thanks goes to Judy McGuire, our Silpada Designs

Representative, for donating her time and earnings from this event

to Pender County Relay for Life. Sales exceeded $4,000 with

$1,150 coming back to Relay for Life. Last, but not least, a special

thank you to to Judy Carter for devoting her energy and time in

coordinating HUMC’s Relay for Life Team Event. We truly appreciate you all so much for

your commitment and dedication!

MANY THANKS TO ALL VOLUNTEERS . . . who worked so hard at our ASP

Spaghetti Dinner Talent/Variety Show! And thanks for your generous donations to the

ASP Mission trip. You all made it the wonderful success that it was!

COMMUNITY BBQ BENEFIT & BAKE SALE . . .Saturday, May 11th, starting at

11:00AM, corner of Factory Road and Highway 17, across from Atlantic Seafood in

Hampstead. All Proceeds will go toward assisting Matt Thomas, a loving husband and

father, with mounting medical bills. Matt was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. He has

lived in Hampstead his whole life. Please come out and purchase a BBQ plate and/or

some baked goods to help support this effort for Matt and his family.

UPWARD SOCCER NIGHT WITH THE WILMINGTON HAM-

MERHEADS IS MAY 18TH . . .Tickets are offered for sale at discounted

prices - $5.00 for kids and $10 for adults. Proceeds go towards Upward

Soccer. Tickets are good at any game, excluding playoff games. Please see

Melody Doyle, or the HUMC office, for more info or to purchase tickets.

~Announcements~

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TODAY WE WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL OFFERING . . .for Methodist

Home for Children. With Reverend Stanley being with us today, let’s give

generously to support the Methodist Home for Children. Reverend Stanley is

the CEO of Methodist Home for Children. The mission of Methodist Home

for Children is, with God’s help, to build upon the social, physical, emotional,

and spiritual strengths of children, youth, and families and to affirm their worth.

Your contribution will be much appreciated.

SPIRIT CIRCLE . . . will meet in the HUMC Library, tomorrow at 7:30PM. This is a

good time to attend so that you can help in planning the June “Out To Dinner” program.

All women of HUMC are welcome to attend. If you have questions please contact Cindy

Klempay at 270-3006 or via e-mail klempayc@bellsouth.net.

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE . . . will meet tomorrow. This month we meet at the home of

Carolyn Southerland, 1165 Kings Landing Road, Hampstead. The featured event is our

“Annual” end of year potluck dinner. The festivities will begin at 6:30PM. Please bring

your favorite dish to share. Any questions please call Vicki at 270-5048 or Carolyn at 270-

4551.

CHURCH-WIDE WORK DAY . . .All congregation members have been asked to help

with a work day that has been set for this Saturday, May 11th. We will work from

9:00AM. until approximately noon. There is work that needs to be completed both out-

side and inside. There will be work for everyone, young and old, and in between to do!

Many hands that day will make for lighter work.

YOUTH SUNDAY WILL BE HELD NEXT SUNDAY . . . for all 3 worship services.

Please mark your calendars for this very special adaption of worship that

the youth will present. We will be honoring the women who have made

an impact on our lives, both past and present. Come out and support our

youth!

UPWARD SOCCER NEEDS YOUR HELP!! . . . Our Awards night ceremony takes

place on May 11th and a dinner honoring all of the coaches, and volun-

teers will immediately follow. We are looking for people who are able to

help set up tables and chairs, serve food, and help with clean up. Please

consider volunteering in this capacity as this shows how much HUMC

appreciates all of their time and dedication to the Upward Soccer program. You

can contact Melody Doyle at 228-1094 or m.doyle@hampsteadumc.org if you are

willing to help.

HOPE CIRCLE . . . will meet at HUMC on Tuesday, May 14th, 10:00AM, in Room 9.

Lynda Harris will be presenting the program and Carolyn Taylor will be hostess. All

women of the church are welcome to attend. Feel free to call Cheryle Shaffer at 620-5904

for more information.

WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT DINNER—MAY 29TH . . . Beginning at 6:00PM,

See the invitation in today’s bulletin for more information.

STOP HUNGER NOW . . . A red folder is located in the Narthex contain-

ing sign-up sheets for those who wish to volunteer for the Stop Hunger Now

meal packaging event at Topsail Elementary School on May 31st. We

need adults to weigh, heat seal packaged meals, and monitor children as

they work to funnel package the meals. Deadline to sign-up is May 13th.

~Announcements~

mailto:m.doyle@hampsteadumc.org

Calendar of Events & Opportunities for Service

Our Pastors Senior Pastor

Reverend Randy Maynard

r.maynard@hampsteadumc.org

Associate Pastor

Reverend Trudy Wilder

t.wilder@hampsteadumc.org

HEALING PRAYER

Jesus listened, loved and prayed.

Team of 2 Prayer Ministers share.

Confidential ~ Quiet Prayer

~ By Appointment ~

HUMC SPIRIT CENTER

103 Old White Marsh Rd.

910-270-4648

sandyathome329@gmail.com

Flowers on the altar today are dedicated by . . .

Jim & Kay Williams, “In Celebration of

Our 50th Anniversary” ———

Flowers on the altar today are dedicated by . . .

Nancy McKelvey, “To The Glory of God.”

May 5, 2013 — May 12, 2013

Sunday—05/05 *Homecoming *

10:00AM Worship Service

Directly after service . . .

Covered dish meal

Monday—05/06

6:00PM Cub Scout Den Leader Meeting (Sanc)

6:30PM Friendship Circle

(Home of Carolyn Southerland)

7:00PM Boy Scout Troop 235 (Activity Bldg)

7:00PM Young Life (Spirit Center)

7:30PM Spirit Circle (HUMC Library)

Tuesday—05/07

5:30PM Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanc)

6:30PM Prayer & Healing Eve (Spirit Center)

7:00PM Al-Anon Meets (5/6)

7:00PM Women’s AA Meets (2)

Wednesday—05/08

10:30AM Companions in Christ Class (9)

12:00PM Prayer & Healing (Prayer Chapel)

7:00PM Bells Rehearsal (17)

Thursday—05/09

9:00AM Spirit Seekers (2)

10:00AM OWLS Gathering (5/6)

6:00PM Youth Gatherings (Activity Bldg.)

Friday—05/10

Saturday—05/11

9:00AM Church-Wide Work Day

10:00AM Brownie Troop 1018 (5/6)

5;00PM Upward Soc Awards Ceremony (Sanc)

6:00PM Upward Soc Dinner (Sanc)

7:00PM Upward Soc Awards Ceremony (Sanc)

Sunday—05/12 *Youth Sunday*

8:30AM Worship Service

9:45AM Worship Service

9:45AM Sunday School

11:00AM Worship Service

WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDEES Acolyte

Maddie Kerrigan

Childrens Church Teacher Barbara Melluso

Greeters

Delores Riley / Mike Riley

Ushers Delores Riley / Mike Riley

Presence and Gifts

Sunday - April 28, 20l3 Worship Attendance: 304

Received for General Fund: $ 9,827.00

Relay for Life (YTD): $ 7,917.00

“We are a church called to make Disciples of Jesus Christ, who are sent out to transform the world.”

In Our Prayers Sunday, May 5, 2013

Nina McCauley Dr, Gale Petit Andy Richardson Rita Perkins Wilma Cobb Alberti & Lockhart Families Lynn Nelson Norm Torgersen Gary Taylor Barbara Petry Dan Saieed Donna Coy Family of Sue Shankland Kathy Kolka Lynda & Dyck DeWid Pam Kearny Family of Ed Farrell Family of Kimberly Bachelor Carolyn Young Mia Jester Carol Beenick Irma Pullen Baby Sabrina Thomas Katelyn Mullens Mrs. Brennan & Family Zayden Crews Aaron Jones Tommy Hart Wayne Greenough Evelyn Roland Zachary Johnson Henrietta James Jenna Ruth Hutchinson Pat Dyer Harold Rinehold Leola Askew Jay Davis Jackson Lewis

MacKenzie Kerrigan Erin Hock Matt Thomas Elvie Short Jack & Dot Klaumenzer Jack Barbour Donald Cochran Family of June Savage Lois Bovard Ricky Miles David Robinson Margaret Turney Stuart Namm Michael Brown Ryan, Emily & Connor Crymes Lacy Quehl Lori Lewis Harry Tiffary George Spade Angela Bucci Rileigh Krustyniak Dottie Labs Cindy Leontieff Canaan Carlson Carroll & Barbara Bird A.J. Sherrill Trudy Wilder Aleta Moseley Family of Bob Reed Helen Rogers William Rogers Denise Lewis Michaela Lewis Beth Marley Jake Ziegler & Ray Pierce Norwood Lacewell Bobbie Norris Karen Raspa Ann Holmes

And then, when you pray, don’t be like the play-actors. They love to stand and pray

in the synagogues and at street-corners so that people may see them at it. Believe me,

they have had all the reward they are going to get. But when you pray, go into your

own room, shut your door and pray to God privately.

Matthew 6:6 (J.B. Phillip’s Translation)