Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church 2

nd Sunday in Lent March 17

th, 2019

By Ashok Karnik

“He Chose the Nails”

The Sign!

Vista de la Montana UMC 7

th Sunday after Pentecost _ July 12, 2015

United Methodist Church Mission

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to reach out to others to help them meet their needs and

to welcome them into our family of faith as we gather for worship, fellowship, education and service.

Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

* Please stand as you are comfortable

(Please write your Celebrations and Concerns in the Prayer Book on the stand in the back of the

Sanctuary. These will be read and prayed for during the Sharing of Concerns and Celebrations.)

COUNTDOWN & PRELUDE “Healing”

WELCOME & GREETING Rev. Fred Baum

*OPENING HYMN “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” No. 715

*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 19:1-4a

Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God;

People: the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Leader: Day after day they pour forth speech;

People: night after night they reveal knowledge.

Leader: They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from

them.

People: Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the

ends of the world.

*CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostle’s Creed, Ecumenical Version

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the

Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day

he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God

the Father, and will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy *catholic church, the communion of

saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life

everlasting. Amen. *“Universal”

EPISTLE LESSON Colossians 2:13-15

13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made

you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins,14 having canceled the charge of our

legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away,

nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a

public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

TIME WITH CHILDREN & YOUTH Valerie Hammons

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER No. 175

“Jesus the Very Thought of Thee”

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Alan Campbell

SHARING OF CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Rev. Fred Baum

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, forever. Amen.

HYMN “Open My Eyes, That I May See” No. 454

OFFERING “The Lord’s My Shepherd” (arr. Gordon Jacob) Mary Bellah “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—

his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood

from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” ~ Romans 1:20

*DOXOLOGY “Father, We Praise Thee” (3) No. 680

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Fred Baum

GOSPEL LESSON Luke 23:32-43 32

Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33

When

they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the

criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them,

for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting

lots. 35

The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He

saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” 36

The

soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37

and said, “If

you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” 38

There was a written notice above him,

which read: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah?

Save yourself and us!” 40

But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he

said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41

We are punished justly, for we are

getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42

Then he said,

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43

Jesus answered

him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM Chancel Choir

“In the Shadow of the Cross” (Susan & Lee Dengler)

SERMON “He Chose the Nails” Rev. Fred Baum

The Sign

*CLOSING HYMN “Jesus Remember Me”

STEPHEN MINISTER Susan Mawhinney

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BENEDICTION Rev. Fred Baum

RESPONSE “For Thine Is the Kingdom” (arr. Sanders) Chancel Choir

POSTLUDE “Be Thou My Vision” (Robert Graham) Mary Bellah

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Welcome to Our Visitors!! All visitors are invited and encouraged to explore

membership in Vista’s Congregation.

If you are interested in membership, please contact the church office

at 825-1985 and Pastor Fred or Valerie will call you.

Revelation 20:11-12

11 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens

fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and

small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened,

which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as

recorded in the books.

Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

3001 E. Miravista Lane, Tucson, AZ 85739

Office: 825-1985 E-mail: VistaUMC@aol.com

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Visit our website: www.vistaumc.org

Assisting Our Worship Today

Acolyte Mischa White

Liturgist Jim Holman

Greeters Boyd & Karon Carpenter

Welcome Desk Anita & Terry Zimmerman

Ushers Leslie Hawkins, Slim Crowson, Norm Williams, &

Dan Boring

Children’s Moment Valerie Hammons

Audio & Video Nancy Yob, Teresa Sanders and the

Live Stream Team (Paul Oelrich, camera,

Clark Simonds, sound)

Snacks St. Patty’s Day Potluck – No Goodies today

Flowers Robin Conner for “Wearing of the Green”

Floral Arrangements by Lue Satterfield

Stephen Minister(s) Susan Mawhinney

Sunday Lock-Up Howard Young

Prayers for Our Churches

Each month churches in the South District pray with and for each other.

Please pray for the pastors, congregation and community of the

following:

March 2019

Camp Ministry, U of A, Tucson

Catalina UMC, Tucson

Sanctuary UMC, Tucson

Fuente de Vida (our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico)

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Adult Christian Education Opportunities

Today Pastor Fred will begin a Lenten series based on Max Lucado’s book, “He Chose the Nails”.

Starting March 17, the Adult Sunday School class will begin a Lenten 5-week series by Max Lucado

called “He Chose the Nails”. Each week is a stand-alone DVD short lesson with a time for discussion

afterwards. The class starts right after church service and coffee hour (approx. 11:15 am and lasts about

an hour). The class is open to all and is a rewarding way to experience Lent with good teaching and

wonderful friends. Plan to join us. Questons? Call Linda Whittington, (210) 394-6727.

The class is also being held on Wednesday mornings at 10 am beginning March 20, conducted by Gail

Parson. If you are interested in signing up for the Wednesday class, please call Donna Boring, (703)

980-0750.

Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services

Palm Sunday (April 14) Chancel Choir Lenten Presentation – “Calvary’s Love” by Lloyd Larson & Jay Rouse

Holy Thursday (April 18) Communion Services at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Good Friday (April 19) “Darkness Descends” 7:00 pm

Easter Sunday (April 21) Sunrise Service at 6:30 am

Worship Services with communion at 8:30 am and 10:00 am

Compassion Connection

Hospitalized

Orland James Temple, grandson of Orland Burbey, is on life support David Ewing (son of Rosetta Schemenauer),

Home Healing

Dave Munton, Carolyn Leonard, Jimmie Simon, Steven Extract, Shawn Oelrich, Sharon Poole, Bob & Eileen Herd, Grant Robinson,

Home Bound

Betty Little, Mattie Landrum

New Photo Directory Coming Soon! Thanks to Bill Bellah, we have a whole bunch of new pictures for the upcoming directory. If you did not have your photo taken, we will use your current photo. If your photo isn’t already in the directory, and you weren’t able to make it to our ‘studio’, we can make an appointment for you to come in, if you wish. But this needs to be done no later than Sunday, March 10. Call Pam at 825-1985. This will also be the last chance to update your contact information if you haven’t done so.

Vista de la Montana UMC 7

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Thank you! Many thanks for the cards and prayers

encouraging a speedy recovery from my

recent knee surgery. Much appreciated!

Jay O’Donald

New Address for: Marion Ramsey

Touchmark in the West Hills

850 SW Touchmark Way #604

Portland OR 97225

CONSIDER ENDOWMENT

Who will receive your property if you and your immediate family are deceased?

Consider naming Visa’s endowment as the final beneficiary in your estate plan.

Think Vista’s Endowment!

Mary Lou Young would like to thank everyone for their prayers,

visits, cards and phone calls. They are very much appreciated.

COMING NEXT WEEK

CATALINAS COMMUNITY CHORUS in cooperation with

VISTA FINE ARTS presents

“An American Songbook”

Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. you are invited to enjoy “An American Songbook,” presented by the Catalinas Community Chorus, under the direction of Bill Bellah, right here at Vista.

This promises to be an afternoon of pure enjoyment. You’ll be tapping your toes and humming along. Please come and invite your family and friends to join you. Tickets are $10 for adults, (ages 18 and under free), and are available from any chorus member, online at catalinascommunitychorus.org, at Vista TODAY, or at the door on concert day. More information at catalinascommunitychorus.org, or vistaumc.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY needs YOU!

Do you have Leadership/Management skills with a Servant’s Heart?

Stephen LEADERS Training: 2019-Training listed below with expenses paid.

Apr 28th-May 4th St Louis, MO

June 9th-15th Orlando, FL

July 21st-27th Dallas, TX

Aug 4th-10th Pittsburgh, PA

Please speak with Karen Rice 370-6408 or Valerie Hammons-church office,

825-1985.

Vista is looking for writers to provide articles about our church life and activities for local newspapers. If you like to write, and think this might be a good way to support Vista and spread our Word, please call Al Garcia at 825-2593.

URGENTLY NEEDED: Drivers to occasionally pick up the food for Snak Pak from Marana Food Bank on Thursday mornings. Please call

Kathy Campbell, 825-4661 for further information.

Thank you to the adult Sunday school class! We had fun playing Jeopardy and getting to know you. Today @ 4pm our youth and children are invited to St. James UMC for a St. Patrick's lesson and day of fun! On Wednesday, the senior high youth will be prepping and cooking lunch for the Ronald McDonald House for their March Missions. On Thursday, our confirmation class will be assisting the sisters at the Greek Monastery on Moore Road in the garden and other areas. March 31st is a Family Worship Service! All youth and children will stay and worship together with their families.

To bring and serve goodies for April and May.

Please see Delores on the patio to sign up after

the service.

COME JOIN US TODAY and

CELEBRATE WITH A POTLUCK AFTER SERVICE

Sunday, March 17, 2019 10 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – TRADITIONAL ST PATTY’S DAY POTLUCK ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 11:15 AM SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM

Monday, March 18, 2019 LADIES BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 AM, ED’S CHOIR ROOM RESERVED, 11:00 AM

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 VOCAL SENIORITY, 9:00 AM SUSANNA WESLEY CIRCLE, 9:30 AM FINANCE COMMITTEE, 2:45 PM CHURCH COUNCIL,, 4:00 PM

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, ED’S 8:30 AM LENT - ADULT CLASS, 10:00 AM, ED’S CHANCEL CHOIR, W.C. 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 21, 2019 LANDSCAPING CREW, 8:00AM SNAK PAK, ED’S, 12:30 PM SATELLITE COMMITTEE, 1:30 PM, ED’S BELL CHOIR, PATIO RM, 6:30 PM GIRL SCOUTS, 6:30 PM, ED’S

Friday, March 22, 2019 CREATIVE HANDS, 9:00 AM, PATIO RM

Saturday, March 23, 2019 CCC Rehearsal, W.C., 9am – noon

Sunday, March 24, 2019 10 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – TRADITIONAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 11:15 AM CCC CONCERT, 3:00 PM SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM

Sunday, March 24, 2019 10 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – TRADITIONAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 11:15 AM CCC CONCERT, 3:00 PM SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM

Monday, March 25, 2019 LADIES BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 AM, ED’S CHOIR ROOM RESERVED, 11:00 AM

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 VOCAL SENIORITY, 9:00 AM PRAYER SHAWL GROUP, 1:00 PM GAME NIGHT, 6:00PM

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, ED’S 8:30 AM LENT - ADULT CLASS, 10:00 AM, ED’S CYFM, ED’S, 1:00 PM CHANCEL CHOIR, W.C. 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2019 LANDSCAPING CREW, 8:00AM STEPHEN MINISTERS, 9:00 AM SNAK PAK, ED’S, 12:30 PM BELL CHOIR, PATIO RM, 6:30 PM

Friday, March 29, 2019 CREATIVE HANDS, 9:00 AM, PATIO RM

Saturday, March 30, 2019 Sunday, March 31, 2019 UMCOR Sunday Family Sunday 10 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – TRADITIONAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 11:15 AM SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM

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