La Plata United Methodist

Church

4th Sunday of Easter

May 12, 2019

Café Worship (8:30)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church tocelebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Music Before WorshipWelcome & Centering

*Opening Prayer (Together)O God, please find me drawing closer to you with eachbreath I take. Please find me in your house, preparing mymind and spirit to worship you. Please find my waysbecoming your ways and my thoughts, your thoughts. Inthese things and more, help me draw closer to myCreator, Redeemer, and Friend. Amen.

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Christ

Musical Moment In His TimeIn his time, in His timeHe makes all things beautiful in his timeLord, please show me every dayAs you’re teaching me your wayThat you do just what you say in your timeAnnouncements & InvitationsTime of Prayer:

Time of WitnessSharing Our Week’s Blessings & Trials, Requests,Silent Prayers and the Lifting of HandsPastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (Together)Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy

name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth asit is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.

ReloadScriptures for the Day

The Epistle Lesson Revelation 7: 9-17 The Gospel Lesson Luke 24: 36-39

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl

“RESURRECTION: The Real Thing”

Benediction*Please rise in body or in spirit

Liturgist: Carol Sorenson; Service Prayer Partner: Jeanette Tull

Traditional Worship (11:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church to

celebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Prayer Before WorshipO God, please find me drawing closer to you with each breath I

take. Please find me in your house, preparing my mind and spirit

to worship you. Please find my ways becoming your ways and my

thoughts, your thoughts. In these things and more, help me draw

closer to You, my Creator, Redeemer, and Friend. Amen.

Prelude L i n da Dent Mitchell

Lighting the Altar Candles, & A Time of Quiet Meditation

After the Prayer Before Worship, when the Prelude begins,

please quiet yourselves in preparation for worship.

The Introit: Cherub Choir & Crimson Angels

“I Love to Praise Him”

Welcome, News & Opportunities

*Call to Worship ~ from Revelation 7

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one

could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing

before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes

and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a

loud voice:

“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the

Lamb.”

All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and

the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne

and worshiped God, saying:

“Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and

power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”

*Opening Hymn UM Hymnal, 139

“Praise To The Lord, The Almighty”

Opening Prayer for MothersHoly One, this morning we come to glorify you and thank you for

Mothers.

For good mothers who were and are the foundation upon which we build,

We give thanks, O Lord. Bless them.

For those mothers who could not or would not live into their responsibility,

Forgive them, Lord and help us to do the same.

For those mothers who chose the responsibility and the privilege by being

foster, adoptive, or step mothers,

Let our appreciation be made known to them about the gift they

have given others.

For those mothers who have lost children and women whose dream of

child-bearing never came to be,

Look upon them O God, and be gracious, holding them close to your

breast.

For those women who “mothered” whole neighborhoods and communities,

We give thanks for their “safe spaces” and their open hearts.

For our own mothers with us or with you,

We honor them as your Law commands

And for those girls who will one day become mothers,

May strong and Godly women walk alongside them and bless them,

all along the journey.

Through Christ, our Risen Lord, Amen.

Passing the PeaceThe Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us greet our neighbors and extend God’s peace to each other

Anthem: Cherub Choir & Crimson Angels

“OBEY”

Children’s Moment Kathy Cox

The Epistle Lesson Revelation 7: 9-17

The Offertory Cherub Choir & Crimson Angels

“More than Enough”

*The Doxology UM Hymnal, 95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all

creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn of Preparation UM Hymnal, 111

“How Can We Name A Love”

The Gospel Lesson Luke 24: 36-49

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

Thanks be to God.

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl

“RESURRECTION: The Real Thing”

Closing Hymn The Faith We Sing, 2115

“Christ Has Risen”(vs. 1 and 4)

*Benediction

*Congregational Response The Faith We Sing, 2080

“All I Need is You”

All I need is you, Jesus, all I need is you.

You are the source of all I need. All I need is you.

Postlude Linda Dent Mitchell

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Acolytes: Allison & Kaitlyn Sayers; Liturgist: Wilmeta Chance

Cherub & Crimson Angel Choir Directors - Linda Dent Mitchell

Sherri McConnell, Judi Gordon & Sue Carns

Service Prayer Partner: Sandy Tull

The flowers on the altar are given to the gloryof God, and in celebration of Matthew

Green’s 14th birthday, by his grandparents,

Don & Kathy Stapleson

The Scripture LessonsRevelation 7: 9-17 (NIV)After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could

count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne

and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm

branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice:

“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”

All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four

living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped

God, saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and

power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”

Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where

did they come from?” I answered, “Sir, you know.”

And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have

washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore,

“they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple;

and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.

‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst.

The sun will not beat down on them, nor any scorching heat.

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;

‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear

from their eyes.’”

Luke 24: 36-49 (NIV)While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and

said to them, “Peace be with you.”

They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them,

“Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my

hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh

and bones, as you see I have.”

When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still

did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have

anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and

ate it in their presence. He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still

with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of

Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told

them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on

the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his

name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I

am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until

you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Living Into God’s Word

1. Amen! ______ and _______ and ________ and ________and ________ and ________ and ________ be to our God forever and ever. Amen! (Revelation)

2. Many folks choose generic brands to help save money.What are the products for which you choose only to purchase

name brands? Why?

3. Whose slogan was “Accept No Substitute?” There are morethan you think!

4. Why did Jesus eat fish with his disciples?

5. Why are the disciples told to stay in the city?

6. What “things” are the disciples to be witnesses to, afterJesus’ resurrection appearance?

7. Who are the women in your life that have been a blessingto you and a foundation on which you could stand andthrive? Write their names and name them before God.

8. Take the list from Question #1 and contact them! Let themknow how important they are to you. If they have alreadypassed to glory, give thanks by being a person someone elsewill remember as their foundation.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Church CalendarSunday, May 12 - Mother’s Day

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:45a Sunday School for all ages

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

1:30p Sagepoint Service

Monday, May 13

5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104)

6:00p Girl Scout Troop 3411 (Rm. 110)

7:30p Pastor’s Study “Eternity is Now in Session (FH2)

8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, May 14

10:00a BLP 2's program practice (FH1)

10:00a UMW Book Club (Parlor)

10:45a BLP 3's program practice (Sanctuary)

6:00p Creative Circle (Rm. 104)

6:00p Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group

7:30p Finance Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

Wednesday, May 15

9:30a Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Rm. 110)

10:45a BLP 4's program practice (Sanctuary)

12:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104)

2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex)

Thursday, May 16

10:00a BLP 2's Program Practice (FH1)

10:45a BLP 3's program practice (Sanctuary)

Friday, May 17

Saturday, May 18

9:00a Baby Shower

5:00p Youth Group End of Year Party (Offsite)_

Sunday, May 19 - Confirmation Sunday

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:45a Sunday School for all ages

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

4:00p Fellowship Ministry Cook out and meeting (Offsite)

6:00p Family Fun Walk/Ice Cream Social (Tilghman Lake)

Monday, May 20

9:00a BLP Cookie Making (Kitchen)

5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104)

6:00p Girl Scout Troop 1438 (Rm. 110)

7:30p Pastor’s Study “Eternity is Now in Session (FH2)

8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, May 21

10:00a BLP 2's program practice (FH1)

10:45a BLP 3's program practice (Sanctuary)

6:00p Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group

7:00p UMW General Mtg. (FH1)

7:30p Trustees Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

KEY: FH1=Old Fellowship Hall, FH2=New Fellowship Hall, Rm. 104=Old Youth Room, Rm. 106=Old Conf. Rm #1,

Rm. 110=Old Conf. Rm. #2, Rm. 102=Old Parlor BLP=Blessed Lambs Preschool, M & M=Meal & a Message

HERE’S THE SCOOPFAMILY FUN WALK - Please, come out to Tilghman Lake on Sunday, May 19, at

6:00 PM for a “Family Fun Walk and Ice Cream Bar.”The Fellowship Ministries

Team will provide the ice cream and paper products. All you need to do is to bring

your favorite toppings for the ice cream to use and share with others. This is a great

way to spend a spring evening. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl

Smith at jazzitshws@verizon.net.

CLOSINGS - The church office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019.

SUMMER WORSHIP HOURS - Beginning on June 2, and for all of June, July and

August, our worship hours slide forward. Café Worship will be at 8:00 AM and

Traditional Worship will be at 10:00 AM.

SPECIAL INVITATION - As many of you may already know, our current District

Superintendent, Rev. Rebecca Iannicelli's term as a District Superintendent comes

to an end effective July 1, 2019. Rev. Iannicelli has done a phenomenal job in

giving leadership to our District for the past six years. We are truly grateful for her

work and have been honored to have her as our Superintendent.

In order that we might celebrate the ministry of Rev. Iannicelli, the District

Superintendency Committee is planning a Farewell Celebration of Service for her

to be held starting at 3PM Sunday June 2, 2019 at the Charles County Fair Grounds

(8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD 20646).

The District is asking for a head count for this celebration so adequate

preparations can be made. Please call the church office or write "Celebration of

Service" on the attendance pads. The location is so close (that almost NEVER

happens) so you are encouraged to come and give thanks for our DS! Please RSVP

in the ways mentioned above BEFORE May, 17, 2019. SEE YOU THERE!

GRADUATE SUNDAY - Graduate Sunday has been set for June 2. If you have

anyone in your family graduating please e-mail or call Karen in the church office

to share their information. Graduates from high school, college, post graduate,

vocational or other programs will be recognized during services on June 2. Please

contact Karen by May 29 so that information can be included in the bulletin.

ASP MILE OF PENNIES FUND RAISER UPDATE - Mile of Pennies ASP Fund Raiser

Update - You have contributed $486 so far, giving us 57% of our goal of a mile of

pennies. Thanks so much for your generosity. This will help defray our

transportation costs for our trips to Tennessee and Virginia this summer.

ASP MEXICAN FIESTA UPDATE - A good time was had by all at our 3rd Annual

Mexican Fiesta. Lots of good food and the kids had great fun with the Piñata. We

raised a total of $1,046 in support of our upcoming AP trips. Thank You!

WHAT'S IN A NAME? - La Plata UMC is in the process of starting a mid-week

Prayer Moment on Facebook Live. Included would be a quick devotional, Prayers

for those on the prayer list and an opportunity for you to ask for prayer in real time.

It would last 15-20 minutes and would be a spiritual fuel injection for anyone who

would need it. As we iron out other details, I have a question for you! This spiritual

pick-me-up needs a name! What would be a good name for this online prayer

time? The name should be descriptive, creative, and eye-catching. It should make

you want to tune in to see what all the fuss is about! Call or stop by the Church

Office with your submission. The deadline is June 1. Thanks for praying...I mean

playing!

SUMMER CAMP - There is still time to sign up for summer camp through Baltimore

Washington Conference. Week long residential camps are offered at West River and

Manidokan, and this year we have children and youth going to both camps!

Several children are headed to West River July 14 - 19 and youth are headed to

Manidokan August 4 - 9. If you are interested in going to summer camp with a

Christian focus, check out: bwccampsandretreats.com. Since our church is one of

the top church's in the conference to send folks to camp, we have a bonus discount

code for registration this year!! It is for a limited number, but I have one code left

and am happy to share it with anyone who plans to go! Campership money is also

available. Please talk with Corrie Roberts about campership money, coupon codes,

or any questions in general.

WORSHIPWORSHIP SCHEDULE - The Sunday morning worship schedule is: Café Worship

at 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall 2, and Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 11:00

AM.

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE - Nursery care for little ones (ages 0-4 yrs) is available

during the 11:00 Sunday morning service. If your little one becomes unsettled and

is in need of more care, please contact an usher who can direct you to the nursery

or to the rocking chairs in the back. We are grateful to the staff and volunteers that

help us provide a nursery each week.

If you are a parent or a grandparent of young children, or you just want to

spend some time with the youngest in our congregation, consider signing up to

volunteer in the Nursery. To volunteer, or for information, contact Alyssa Wheeler

at awheeler007@gmail.com.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES - are available, please see an usher to obtain one.

SERVICE & CARINGFOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP - The Food Pantry is requesting your donations

of the following items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears, mandarin oranges,

applesauce, (no peel off cups please), pasta meal bags, baked beans, soups,

children's juice boxes, snack items for kids (individual wrapped cookies, cheese

crackers etc.). You may place your donated items in the Food Donation Box in the

front entrance. Pet food donations are always appreciated. You can also make

monetary donations, just write "Food Pantry" in the memo line of your check, or

give online.

FAITH SHARINGPLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS - It is the simplest and most effective way to share

Christ with others: just invite your friends to church with you. Most people who

grew up as Christians and who aren't in a church say they just haven't found a

church they like, and because no one has invited them. Most people if you ask,

will say yes to an invitation. Just ask them to come to church for a special event,

or special Sunday, or to hear a sermon you think will help them.

HAS GOD BLESSED YOU? - When God answers our prayers, or provides healing,

or helps us find a job or get a promotion; when God has touched our lives – we

have a responsibility to tell others what God has done. This is a great way to start

a conversation about our faith with those who know us. Tell them how you feel

about being touched by God, or how God has answered your prayers.

MAKE A NEW FRIEND TODAY - As you enter Church today to worship, look around

and see if you can find someone you don't know. During Passing of the Peace,

make a point to introduce yourself to them and invite them to join you in an activity

of the Church. If you can't get to them during the Passing of the Peace, hang

around for a bit after worship and strike up a conversation with them. In time

you'll discover if they are long lost members, or here for the first time. Either way,

you get to make a new friend. Thank you for being one of the friendliest and most

caring congregations around.

ADMINISTRATIONSTEWARDSHIP - Please be sure that the outer doors close firmly and are locked

when you leave the building. Turn out the lights when you leave a room. Turn off

the heat/air conditioner in the room you are using. These are all things we can do

to keep our building secure, our members safe, and our operating costs down.

Something to brighten your day!! A father takes his son into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone. He is

required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the

rays of the morning sun shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone.

Once he survives the night, he is a MAN. He cannot tell the other boys of this

experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own. The boy is

naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all

around him. Maybe even some human might do him harm. The wind blew the

grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the

blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man! Finally, after a horrific

night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold. It was then that he

discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him. He had been at watch the

entire night, protecting his son from harm. We, too, are never alone. Even when we

don’t know it, God is watching over us, sitting on the stump beside us. When

trouble comes, all we have to do is reach out to Him. Just because you can’t see

God, doesn’t mean He is not there. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

2 Corinthians 5:7

Our Prayer ListThe family of Jean Turner, Patti Hedrick’s mom, as they mourn her passing.

The family of Rupert Dalrymple as they mourn his passing.

Jim Ketcher, Paul Lincoln’s brother in law will be having some medical tests.

Paul Lincoln’s niece, Alysia was in a 4-wheeler accident.

The Prayer of a righteous person isPowerful & Effective

C ontinue praying for these friends & loved ones:Christina Kingsbury Alyssa Buckler Jennifer Hancock

Jennifer Carpenter Debra Coulby Julie Burch

Mike Merritt Laurie Hamilton John McPherson

Larry Johnson Jim Harmon Mildred Pritchard

David Beatty Mary Pat Berry Marion Craft

Sharon Ferguson Linda Pritchard Jason Morrison

Rollie Hower Ted Rogers Patricia Buckler

Rosalie Snyder Jennifer Hamer Sharon Biasatti

Bob Huffman June Hanson Barbara Arrington

Crystal Rupprecht Don Stapleson Mary Ann Bivens

Stephanie Williams Landin Richards Renee Nash

Jerome Church Charles Snyder Joseph S. Eye

Mary Bowen Trevor Brown Doug Williams

Lennis Bridgett Randy Hill Diana Church

Tom Berry Bruce Richardson Don Rowe

Barbara Rowe Keith Winters Katrina Gessner

Joyce Dean Sunny Rupprecht Gayle Wilkerson

John Stapleson Iris Dickerson Harolly Coombs

Donna Sarnacki Chris Rogers Mary Pat Waigand

Our Church Staff & Church Leadership

Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

Rev. Ed Chance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired Pastor / Visitation

Corrie Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leader

Karen Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator

Patricia Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director

Linda Dent Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist

Cheryl Reckeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Bell Choir Director

Laurie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Treasurer

Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent

Jim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Sextons

Bill Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundskeeper

Julie Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preschool Director

Trish Carruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Preschool Director

Eugene Bradford . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Council Chair

Archie Verdiglione, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay Leader

Kevin Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees President

Rick Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff-Parish Relations Chair

Zana May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Committee Chair

Our Church Motto for 2019

“Finding our way forward, hand in hand with God and with

each other"

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La Plata Umc

3 Port Tobacco Road

La Plata, Maryland 20646-2824

Office: 301-934-2288

Email: laplataumc@gmail.com

On the web: www.laplataumc.org

Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl cell: 240-217-6369

CCLI License # 2524825