THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR

THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jenifer Crawford

THE PRELUDE “Intrada” Helman

Chancel Ringers

* THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 11:1-11

* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” No. 280

* THE AFFIRMATION Affirmation from Romans No. 887

* THE GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; No. 70

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

* THE PASSING OF THE PEACE

THE PSALTER LESSON Psalm 118

Musical response provided by the Combined Children’s Choirs Kristi Cutler, Assistant Conductor of the Senior Choristers THE CHILDREN’S SERMON Sarah Crockford

THE JOYS AND CONCERNS

THE PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER No. 895

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.

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” arr. Martin

The Chancel Choir

* THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below No. 95

Praise him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* THE HYMN OF PREPARATION “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” No. 286

* THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 15:22-39

Leader: The Word of God for the people of God

People: Thanks be to God!

THE SERMON “Torn In Two” Rev. Debra Quilling Smith

* THE HYMN OF SENDING FORTH “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 278

* THE BENEDICTION

* THE CHORAL RESPONSE “Christ, We Do All Adore Thee” from Seven Last Words of Christ Dubois

* THE POSTLUDE “Les Rameaux” (The Palms) Faure

* All Who Are Able, Please Stand

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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Welcome to St. John’s United Methodist ChurchWelcome to St. John’s United Methodist ChurchWelcome to St. John’s United Methodist ChurchWelcome to St. John’s United Methodist Church We’re glad you came to worship with us and want you to be comfortable here. To find out more about the life of

St. John’s, you can visit the Welcome Center in the lobby or visit our website at www.stjohnsrh.org. Information about

Sunday School is available at the Welcome Station. We are happy to help you find your place here! Be sure to register

your presence as the attendance pad is passed to you during the worship services.

Our deepest sympathy to Michele and Gary Young in the

death of Michele’s mother Veronica Anne Ficco, on March 13th.

Family Dinner TODAY: During the Easter Egg Hunt today,

dinner will be offered by Boy Scout Troop 925 beginning at 5:15 in the St. John’s Center. The menu will be meat loaf or pork tenderloin, potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese. There is no set price for the meal, but donations are greatly appreciated. No sign up is required and anyone can come, even if you don’t have

children hunting eggs.

The Loving My Life Series for Women Begins March 28.

The Loving My Life Series will meet at Lacy Ngo's Home at

6:30 p.m. We will read the book "Loving My Actual Life-An Experiment in Relishing What's Right In Front of Me" by Alexandra Kuykendall. The book is organized into 9 monthly mindfulness experiments. We will read one experiment (one

chapter) each month and try to implement the experiments into our lives each month. Once a month on the 4th Wednesday, we

will get together for a social to discuss our experiences. Please get your own copy of the book and read the first chapter

prior to March 28. For more information or to sign up

contact Betsy Woodlief at betsyhardinwoodlief@gmail.com

GREETERS AND WELCOME DESK VOLUNTEERS: We have

an immediate need for greeters for our Last Supper Drama on Thursday, March 29 (service at 7pm) and Good Friday,

March 30 (service at 7pm). Please contact Ce Ce Bucy with

questions or to volunteer.

Prayers Needed! Sign up to pray for an hour in the

sanctuary this weekend during our Easter Prayer Vigil. Sign up online at www.stjohnsrh.org, at the Opportunities table,

or by calling Robby Helms at 803-327-2641.

Easter Meal on Saturday: Each year, St. John’s distributes over 500 meals to those in need and it takes many volunteers!

You can help with this project by donating dinner rolls, macaroni and cheese, or pound cakes and helping with prep, assembly,

and delivery. Bring food to the St. John’s Center kitchen for food

prep beginning at 9 a.m. Meal assembly starts at 10 a.m. Meal delivery begins at 11 a.m. Delivery drivers are especially needed.

For more information, contact Kimberly Case at kacase@comporium.net or 803-417-0555.

Hulapalooza at St. John’s on April 7, 10 am - 12 pm! Join

us for a health & fitness fair, hula hoop contests, bounce houses, and more at St. John’s! The first 200 hundred participants will

receive a free t-shirt and a hula hoop! Because God has called us to a ministry of healing, The United Methodist Church has

launched a global health initiative called Abundant Health. Hulapalooza is an event promoting the initiative and engages

communities around the world to improve health and wholeness through church and community engagement. St. John’s has

been asked by our Bishop to host the kick off event for the SC Annual Conference and you’re invited!

Sunday, March 25—Palm/Passion Sunday

• Easter Egg Hunt & Family Dinner 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28 12 noon—Taize Service in the Chapel

Thursday, March 29—Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 p.m.

in the Sanctuary—Last Supper Drama and Communion

Friday, March 30—Good Friday

• Drop in for Holy Communion in the Sanctuary, offered

Noon until 1 p.m.

• Also a new ecumenical event at 4 p.m.—a Good Friday

New Orleans Style Funeral Procession: St. John's and

ecumenical partners Freedom Temple, Oakland Ave. Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, The Well, and Oakland

Baptist will gather on the First Presbyterian lawn on Main Street for a New Orleans style funeral procession to

Laurelwood Cemetery. When we gather we will hear the crucifixion story, pray together and then process behind the

cross to hymns which tell the story of the cross played by a brass band. When we get to the graveyard, we will hear the

story of Christ's burial, sing together, and pray before departing as saints of God to prepare for Easter morning.

• A Choral Service of Tenebrae (Light to Darkness) at

7 p.m. in the sanctuary featuring scripture and music by the Chancel Choir. Prayer Vigil following this service.

Saturday, March 31—Prayer Vigil continues

• Easter Meal Prep (9am), Assembly (10am) & Delivery

(12am)

The sanctuary flowers were created by the St. John’s Flower Guild, and are

given to the Glory of God and in celebration of Cindy Johnson’s birthday

by Ben and the boys.

Holy Week at St. John’s: Holy Week at St. John’s: Holy Week at St. John’s: Holy Week at St. John’s:

Easter Sunday at St. John’sEaster Sunday at St. John’sEaster Sunday at St. John’sEaster Sunday at St. John’s

(Bring fresh flowers for the outdoor cross)

7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service with Holy

Communion in the Gathering Area

Followed by breakfast prepared by

The United Methodist Men

9:00 a.m. Contemporary & First Light

Service In The Core

Rev. Rett Haselden

“The Gardener” John 20:1-18

11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the

Sanctuary with music provided by the

Chancel Choir and Brass Quartet.

Rev. Debra Quilling Smith

“Drying Our Tears” John 20:1

Order of Worship March 25, 2018 9:00 a.m.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements Jenifer Crawford

* The Gospel Lesson Mark 11:1-11

* Hymn of Praise “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” No. 280 * Affirmation of Faith Affirmation From Romans No. 887

* Gloria Patri No. 70 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen. * Passing of the Peace

Children’s Sermon Pastor Debra

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer No. 895

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.

Offertory “The Holy City” Adam

Justin Addington, Solo Anne Bowen, Piano * Scripture Reading Mark 15:22-39

Sermon “Torn In Two” Rev. Debra Quilling Smith

* Hymn of Dedication “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 278

* Benediction

* Postlude

* All Who Are Able, Please Stand

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“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

arranged by Gilbert Martin

When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss,

And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God!

All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down!

Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small;

Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen.

- Based on the text by Isaac Watts and the tune by Lowell Mason

Worship NotesWorship NotesWorship NotesWorship Notes Today is Palm Sunday. This day marks the

beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus'

triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The liturgical color

for the day is purple, which symbolizes the royalty

of Christ.

- adapted from The United Methodist Book of Worship

The palms that the children are processing with

today are “Eco-Palms”, Environmentally and

Socially Responsible Palms for the Easter

Season. That means the money we spend on the

palms is directly benefitting the communities where

the palms are harvested. The extra nickel we

spend per palm can send young girls to school,

employ women, and build community centers. The

palms are also being harvested in an

environmentally friendly way. These new

harvesting practices ensure that the same quality

palms we use today will be there for years to

come.