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Traditional Service
July 31, 2016
FREEDOM
* Standing Optional
Scripture Matthew 11:28-29 #792
The Message Jesus Is, Part 4: Pastor Mark Wilkins
Jesus Is THE POINT Senior Pastor
Benediction
Welcome to our visitors! Thank you for joining us today. We would appreciate you
completing the Visitor Card you’ll find in your gift bag (available during the service
or at our Welcome Center.) Please join us for coffee and doughnuts in the Fellow-
ship Hall between services.
*Praise and Worship Music
“Meet and Greet”
Pastoral Prayer
General Order of Our Contemporary Worship
*Praise and Worship Music
Offering
Sermon Notes Jesus Is, Part 4: Jesus is THE POINT
We’ve been talking about who JESUS really is. Sounds just about what you’d expect in
church, right? ; easy; simple. But here’s the thing: When you start to
really look at who He is, you find out He is .
Here are two very different views of Jesus that feel very different when you hear them.
The first is the Jesus who is the KIND; GENTLE JESUS. (Matthew 11:28-29)
Weary? Heavy burdens? . And He’s offering us REST?
SIGN ME UP! But rest from WHAT?
To understand that, we need to look at the “ .”
The sermon on the mount starts off . (Matthew 5:3-4)
But then Jesus takes a serious turn. (Matthew 5:20) The Pharisees… These guys are the profes-
sional RULE keepers; LAW minders; .
And then it gets worse… (Matthew 5:22) And more uncomfortable yet… (Matthew 5:28-29)
And then the rant continues, until at the end of it all we are left feeling ;
OVERWHELMED; ! Because if that is where God’s bar is set, then we are
what’s referred to as ! And just maybe that’s the point!
Jesus is saying if by the rules, the law, our
own spiritual self-sufficiency (like the Pharisees) then sooner or later we will by them.
But fortunately Jesus has a better idea: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carry-
ing heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
In other words, instead of relying on your own , try
trusting in my !
TAKE A REST from trying so hard to be good enough and never quite .
From relying on yourself to make you righteous and
time and again.
TAKE A REST in my GRACE and ! Because compared to how hard (and
fruitlessly) you’ve been working to be “ ” my burden is
light!
The point is not us , Righteousness to
. The point is JESUS doing for us what our self-
righteousness .
The LAW says “ brings acceptance by God.”
JESUS says “Acceptance by God brings .”
RELIGION says “ , believe then you can belong.”
JESUS says “Belong, then believe, then .”
Children's Choir will be starting up again in August. Students in grades Kindergarten through
5th grade may join the choir. Practices will be Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm at the church. Our
first performance will be on September 11, 2016 at the 9:30 am service. Practices for this per-
formance will be August 14, 21, and 28. Please contact Shannon Freyek (219-713-1020) or Liza
Sargent (219-730-2904) if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another fun year
of singing!
Staff Parish Relations: There will be a meeting on Monday, August 8th at 8:00 PM in the Library.
Please check your email for additional information.
FREE Mission Information Dinner on Saturday, August 20 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Please join us to learn how you can help with the New Methodist Church in the town of West
End on the Island of Roatan. RSVP by August 14 by calling the church office or emailing Bon-
nie at [email protected].
12th Annual Corn Roast, Sunday August 14th Every year, on the front lawn, our church holds
the annual Corn Roast. Some of the fun things to look for are: dunk tank, water slide, jumpy
house, the Crafty Granny’s Baby Elephant Ears, corn on the cob and more games for kids of
all ages. Make your plans now to join us for this fun family event.
Membership Class Our next Membership Class will be August 28th at 3:00 pm in the Parlor. An-
yone interested in finding out more about the church and/or is interested in joining is wel-
come to attend. The meeting will last approximately one hour.
Prayer Request Cards are located in each pew. To submit a prayer request, please fill out the
form and place it in the offering plate. To have the request printed in the weekly bulletin,
please mark “Please print in Sunday morning prayer concerns.” Mark “Please put on Prayer
Chain” to have the request printed on the office copy of the prayer list and emailed to the
Prayer Chain members. To have a pastor contact you, please mark “I would like the Pastor to
pray with me.” If you’d like the information simply shared only with the Pastors and do not de-
sire contact, please just fill out the information and do not mark any of the options. Prayer
requests that are printed in the bulletin will remain in the bulletin for four weeks unless you con-
tact the church office.
Have you ever attended a new church for the first time? Do you remember what it felt like?
Maybe you were nervous or curious, or just unsure. One of the things that we’ve always prid-
ed ourselves on is being a welcoming church and one of the things that is important to being
welcoming is having friendly greeters for our worship services. We have been woefully short
on greeters recently and are hoping that you’ll volunteer to take a Sunday. All you have to
do is show up 15 minutes before your regular worship service, stand at the front door, and wel-
come those who come through our doors! Please stop by the Welcome Center and sign up.
It’s a great opportunity to get to know people we really appreciate your efforts.
Seeking 1 Hour Servants We have several volunteer positions that we could really use your
help with. Each requires about an hour. Every volunteer is so appreciated and we’d bet
you’d be surprised at what one hour can do! Might you be able to spare an hour once in a
while? If so, please contact the church office or a staff member to discuss opportunities.
Announcements
{SUNDAY}
9/30 am Children’s Sunday School♦♥
9/30 am Adult Sunday School♦
10/45 am High School Sunday School☺
{MONDAY}
8/30 am Finance Committee►
10/30 am Actively Fit
12 pm Over 50’s Luncheon
{TUESDAY}
9 am Heritage Quilters
11/45 am SW Circle Trip
6/30 pm Freeflow Rehearsal ♫
{WEDNESDAY}
9 am Line Dancing Class
10 am Art Class
10/30 am Actively Fit
11 am Education Com►
7/30 pm Young Adults Meeting
{THURSDAY}
8 am Christian Caregivers
5-7 pm Youth Group☺
NO BLESSED BELLS ♫
7 pm Wesley Choir♫
{FRIDAY}
9 am Senior Men☼
10 am Crafty Grannies
10/30 am Actively Fit
{SATURDAY}
3/30 pm Covenant Service
{Next Sunday}
COMMUNION
9/30 am Children’s Sunday School♦♥
9/30 am Adult Sunday School♦
10/45 am High School Sunday School☺
{Key}
☺YOUTH Event
♥Children's Event
☼SENIOR’s Event
♫MUSIC Event
►CIRCLE & COMMITTEE
♦ STUDIES
COMMUNITY & ALL CONGREGATION events
have no symbol
fumc schedule beginning 07-31-2016
our joys & concerns
Health & Other Concerns (*new request, **on going request)
**Helen Bach, Julie Schultz’ mom
Charlotte Bendt
Jeffrey, Barb & Jim Bullock’s son-in-law
**Elwood Canady
Cheyanne Craig, from Carol Craig
**Paulette Decker, Jerry Nibert’s sister-in-law
*Jacob Eitel
Jake Ely
Phil Furman
Betty Goodlad
**Bill Gray
**Madison Hargreaves
Nikki Hayman, Jill’s sister
**Beth Huebner
Ruth Jonason
**Darrell Josleyn, CP Police Officer
Ina Linsley
Josie Lucas, Margaret Poling’s niece
Gloria McGrath, Mary Lou Ryan’s mom
**Maria, Bean Miller’s niece
**Jeff Mullins, Donna and Jim Saqui’s friend
Addie Pampalone, Liza Sargent’s sister
*Deb Perzo
Cindy Roberts
Stephanie & Steve, Paul Sandilla’s niece & nephew
**Jeannie Segert
**Darby Shadel
**Linda St. Myers
Bobby, Sharon Sylvie’s friend
Sandy Vanderhoek, Barb Gillan’s friend
Bob Wilson
*Karen Woczlak
John Yonin
To enter a joy or prayer request, please send an email to [email protected], fill out a prayer request form (found in pew), or call the church office (219-663-1515) each week by Wednesday at noon to have it printed in the bulletin. All prayer concerns are welcome. Prayer requests will remain in the bulletin for four weeks unless you renew the request. Thank you!
Special Concerns (*new request)
All children who are living in abusive situations, that they may find peace and love.
All those who struggle with addiction
All who have been recipients of Prayer Blankets
All Service men and women who might be in harm’s way and separated from family:
Christopher Baughan, Dover AFB
Robert & Donna Bossick’s nephew
Justin Cunnane Dorothy Scrivner’s grandson
Master Chief Richard Haninger, Jr. Debbie Robertson’s son & Kelly Haninger’s
Brother
Nathan Harding, Afghanistan Karen Harding’s son
Cpl Sam Neff USMC, Okinawa Jack and Diane Kemp’s grandson
Cpt. Adam Vetter Joe & Kathy’s son Sgt. Jessica Villagran, Alaska Bob Votaw’s granddaughter
Joys
The psalmist states (Psalm 50:23) that thanksgiving is the sacrifice that best glorifies God. Let’s all be
mindful of living in a state of thanksgiving.
Order of Worship
* Standing Optional
A time of meditation, prayer, and prelude.
Welcome & Welcome to our visitors! Please complete the Visitor Card you’ll find in your
Greetings gift bag (available during the service or at our Welcome Center.) Please
join us for coffee and doughnuts in the Fellowship Hall between services.
READER: God of love and power, we come to you for healing and reconciliation. Where
relationships are full of stress and unkind words shatter the spirit…
PEOPLE: Grant reconciliation and renewal.
READER: When the load seems too heavy and our backs are tight with pressure…
PEOPLE: Place on us your yoke, which is easy, and your burden, which is light.
READER: In wounded places of our hearts, our faith and our globe…
PEOPLE: God, heal as you know how; lead your people as they seek reconciliation, healing,
justice and peace.
ALL: God of love and power, you are the healer who came to us in Jesus Christ. We
know you are near when people are healed and the poor hear good news. Be
known among us in healing power, for we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who
was and is, and is to come. Amen.
*Hymn Come, Christians Join to Sing #158
Pastoral Prayer and Silent Prayer
Lord’s Prayer #895
Scripture Matthew 11:28-29 #792
Hymn Please Remain Seated Take Up Thy Cross #415
Benediction
The Message Jesus Is, Part 4: Pastor Mark Wilkins
Jesus Is THE POINT Senior Pastor
Joys and Concerns
Responsive Call to Worship
Word in Music (11:00 am) Wesley Choir
*Hymn Marching to Zion #733
The Offering & Doxology #95
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Christ Caring for People through People Our Stephen Ministry program equips lay per-
sons to provide distinctively Christian, one-to-one care to anyone in our congregation or
community who is going through a difficult time and in need of support from a Christian
friend.
Meeting the Needs of People There are times when each of us needs the care of another person...a
Christian friend...a Stephen Minister. If you are dealing with any of the following challenges in your life,
please contact us so that we can help:
Hospitalized Terminally ill and their families
Moving into/out of community Grieving a death or serious loss
Homebound and institutionalized Prisoners, ex-offenders and their families
In job crisis Aging and elderly
Disabled (and their families) Needing the support of a Christian friend
Facing life transitions Separated or divorced
Experiencing birth or adoption In spiritual crisis
Please contact Barb Seibel (219) 310-8897 for confidential assistance.
Flower Arrangements
The yellow flower on the altar is to honor all service men and women and their families.
You are welcome to take your donated Altar Flower Arrangement with you after the 11 am service.
Any arrangements remaining on Monday will be taken to nursing homes, shut-ins, or hospitals.
VITAL STATISTICS Weekly Year to Date
Budget Needs $11,411.53 $342,345.90
Receipts $11,240.96 $317,535.59
Ahead/Behind Budget -24,810.31
Sunday School Attendance
Worship Attendance 364
“Summer has filled her
veins with light and her
heart is washed with
noon.” ~C. Day Lewis
Sunday Worship Times
8:00 a.m. Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service
Sunday School Hour
Nursery
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Children are welcome in any of our services. We also offer profes-sional childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0-3.
Hospitality Time
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Please join us for coffee & donuts in our Fellowship Hall.
Questions?
Please visit our Welcome Center or ask a member. We also encour-age you to visit our website.
Website www.FUMCCP.org
sermons available for download each week
9:30 a.m. Classes for Children, ages 3 through Jr. High & Adults
10:45 a.m. High School Sunday School
8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am
Greeters John Essex
Liturgists Sherry Benson Lynn Clay
Ushers Kathy & Dennis Dybowski,
Judy & Tom Wisniewski
Rick Lloyd, John Cotton, Elwood
Canady, Jeff Polacek, Paul
Sandilla, Jason Cotton
Carol Barney, Bob Bendt, John
Frisinger, Dan Mohammed
Hospitality Time Denise Fles
Assisting in Worship Today
All Bulletin Announcements must be submitted to the church office no later than 12 pm each
Wednesday. You can email announcements to [email protected].
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS AND HYMNALS, CHILDREN’S BULLETINS, AND HEADPHONES are available
for those who need them. Please feel free to request them from your usher.
Our Mission Statement
We choose to place our energy into showing our love for God by
accepting each other as we are. We choose to seek the good in a
broken world as we discover who Christ would have us be.
Contact Information Telephone 219.663.1515
Fax 219.662.2714
Ministry Contacts Senior Pastor
Reverend Mark Wilkins
Associate Pastor
Reverend Tom Shanahan
Youth Ministries
Danno Lambert
Outreach Ministries
Bonnie Meyer
Associate Director Visitation Ministries
Joan Goletz
Education
Kimberly Smith
Music Ministries
Cheryl Lucas
Praise Team Director
Karen Piercy
Stephen Ministry
Paul Sandilla
Finance Secretary
Jayne Gibbs
Church Secretary
Cheryl Lucas
Address
352 South Main Street
Crown Point IN 46307
Office Hours Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.