Hyde Park Community United Methodist ChurchSharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

ENTRANCE

Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack.

PRELUDE: “Minuet from Water Music” G. F. HandelBrenda Portman, organist

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION: O living and loving God, prepare our hearts for what You have for us this morning. Give us ears to hear Your good news, hearts to receive it, minds to comprehend it and the faith to live it. We offer ourselves in worship and praise. Amen.

*CALL TO WORSHIP: O God, You are our refuge and strength!We worship You with all honor and praise!O God, You are the One who gives us hope!We worship You with all honor and praise!

*HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH #64

*INVOCATION Almighty God, You are our rock and our redeemer. There are times when we will experience suffering and our spirits will mourn. But, we must remember, Your grace is always sufficient. This day, this hour, moment by moment we choose to lean upon You, Lord. When we are at our weakest, Your strength is at its strongest. We praise You for that one glorious day when all suffering is extinguished and love will have conquered it. We then shall know without a doubt that we live victoriously with You and the Holy Spirit. It is in the name of the risen One, Jesus the Christ, we pray. Amen!

PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE

ANTHEM: 8:00 “We Enter Here This Holy Place” Howard Helvey The Wesley Choir

9:30/11:00 “Steal Away to Jesus” Arr. Crawford ThoburnThe Cathedral Choir with Colleen Beucher, soprano

CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00) Following the Children’s moment, Children (3 yr olds - 2nd Grade) are invited to attend Kids Worship.

CALL TO PRAYER: “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” UMH #349

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

EPISTLE LESSON: Romans 8:18-28 Pew Bible NT page 158

SERMON: “Because He Lives: Strength” Rev. Dave Weaver

Our lives involve suffering. God’s Response: God gives us ______________________________.

Our strength is limited. God’s Response: God’s strength is ______________________________.

Our prayers can seem inadequate. God’s Response: The________________________________ for us.

OFFERTORY: 8:00 “Thou Knowest, Lord” Henry Purcell

9:30/11:00 “Come to The Table” Allen Pote

*THE PRESENTATION and DOXOLOGY UMH #94Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts!Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNIONCommunion is by “intinction”. Please come forward by the center aisle, and return by the side aisles. A gluten free station is available by the piano. If you are unable to come forward, the bread and cup will be brought to you. Please let an usher know that you will need to be served in the pew.

If, after communion you desire to spend time in prayer, our Stephen Ministers and Prayer Team members are ready to pray with you in the area to the left of the pulpit. Alternatively, please feel free to kneel at the chancel rail in prayer.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH page 17 with sung responses

THE 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.

SHARING THE BREAD AND CUPPlease come by the center aisle to receive communion

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Eternal God, we give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

INVITATION TO PRAY“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

HOSPITAL: Doug Craig (University), Warren Johnson (Mercy Anderson), Barbara Moorfield (Christ), Trish Shroyer (Christ) CHURCH FAMILY:

Staff & Their Families: Brenda Portman, Lisa FoleyMen & Women in the Military*: Conner Viator, Private First Class, U.S. ArmyOur Church Ministries: Stephen Ministers, First Friday Niters, Taize Worship

OUR COMMUNITY MINISTRY PARTNERS: Habitat for Humanity and the Shalom Coalition as they build their 20th house in 2015.

OUR CITY: For children taking state required tests.

OUR GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS:Russia (Samara UMC) as they minister to the people in the District and provide a place for assistance as well as Christ’s light in a community that is vastly atheistic.

OUR WORLD: For God’s peace and healing for the people of Nepal and all those effected by the earthquake.

Prayer Focus for Easter Season: Christ is Risen!The Spirit of the Living God• Clothe us with the Holy Spirit and power (Luke 24:49), so we can

boldly share God’s goodness, love and peace. • Help us, so we can devote ourselves to Your Word, pray with sincerity

and thanksgiving and serve others (Acts 2:42-46).Breath Prayers – simple prayers can be spoken when needed• My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

(Psalm 121:2).• When I am afraid, I will trust You (Psalm 56:3).• Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening (1 Samuel 3:9).

*We want to include prayers for any active duty men & women in the military. Please send the information to lgarrison@hpcumc.org.

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” UMH #514

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Allegro Vivace and Hornpipe from Water Music ” G. F. Handel

*Please stand as you are able.Join together in reading/singing the bold type.

Liturgist: 8:00 Christine McHenry, 9:30 Lucinda Hurst, 11:00 Dennis Larrick

The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God in celebration for the life of JoAnn Kirch by Kim Kirch.

Welcome to WorshipWe are glad you have joined us today! Please sign the friendship/attendance pad and join us in the Welcome Center after worship for coffee, fellowship & information. If you are a visitor, please stop by our Hospitality Desk in the Welcome Center as we have a gift for you. The following assistive devices are available: assistive listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system and large print hymnals & order of worship.

News & Happenings is included in your worship bulletin and in our weekly e-mail news. Visit us online at hydeparkchurch.org for a comprehensive view of our ministries.

View live worship every Sunday at 9:30 am online. In addition, recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website in both video and audio format. The 9:30 am service from the previous week can be heard each Sunday on WCVX (1050 AM) at 1:00 pm.

Nursery (9:30 am & 11:00 am) Drop off your child in Room 120:

Infants Room 120 1 year olds Room 119 2 year olds Room 118

Children’s Sunday School (9:30 am - Lower Level): NOT MEETING TODAY

Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) Room 12 Early Elementary (Ages 5 – Kindergarten) Room 15 Middle Elementary (1st & 2nd Grade) Room 8 Older Elementary (3rd Grade) Room 6 Tweens (4th, 5th, & 6th Grade) Room 9

Kids Worship (11:00 am)

Children (3 years old to 2nd grade) begin worship with their families in the sanctuary and then are invited to attend a special children’s program after the Children’s Moment. Pick up your child in Room 8.

Children’s Choirs (11:00 am)

Children from Kindergarten - 6th grade begin 11:00 am worship with their families in the sanctuary and are then invited and escorted to attend children’s choirs. Pick up your child in their respective room. Joy Singers (Grades K-2) Sunshine Singers (Grades 3-6)Room 8 Room 202Tracey Payling - Director Dana Calhoun - Director(Will resume Fall 2015) (Will resume Fall 2015)

Student Ministry Bible Study (9:20 am) Middle School Room 301 High School Room 302

Adult Sunday School (*NOT MEETING TODAY) 9:30 am Gospel of Matthew Library *FaithWeavers Room 205 *Parents of Young Children Parlor 11:00 am *New Ventures Parlor Soul Builders Room 205

NEXT SUNDAY, 5/10: A former pastor of HPCUMC, the Rev. Don Dixon, will preach at Hyde Park Community. Pastor Dixon’s sermon: “God Still Speaking” is based on Matthew 25: 31-40. Pastor Ian Strickland will preach at Nast Community. Join us next Sunday, and please invite a relative, friend, acquaintance or neighbor to join you.

Join us for worship:

Hyde Park Community Worship:

Sunday - 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary

September - May2nd Tuesday of the Month (May 12) - 7:30 pm, Sanctuary - Taizé WorshipNast Community Worship:

Sunday - 9:30 am, Sanctuary

Holy Communion:

1st Sunday of the Month at all Services

All other Sundays 9:00 am, Chapel (Hyde Park)

Hyde Park Community1345 Grace Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45208513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org

Nast Community1310 Race St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org