Oakton United Methodist Church

WELCOME GUESTS! WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU BETTER AFTER THE SERVICE. WE HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO FEEL GOD’S PRESENCE HERE AS YOU WORSHIP WITH US. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO SIGN IN USING THE RED ATTENDANCE PAD, LOCATED IN YOUR PEW. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS/QUESTIONS DURING THE SERVICE, OR NEED ASSISTANCE, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK AN USHER FOR HELP. AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OAKTON UMC THIS MORNING.

FLOWERS: OUR FLOWERS THIS MORNING ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHUCK KENNEDY BY GEORGIANNE KENNEDY AND FAMILY.

SIGN UP TO GIVE FLOWERS IN HONOR OF OR IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE BY SIGNING UP ON THE FLOWER CHART, LOCATED ON THE WALL NEAR THE ELEVATOR. THE COST IS $60.

NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN AGES THREE AND UNDER DURING THE 11:00 WORSHIP SERVICE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE SEE AN USHER.

ASSISTING IN THE LEADERSHIP OF THE 8:30 WORSHIP SERVICE: LITURGIST: ALLEN BARNES USHERS: DEB CARROLL, BRENDA DAVIS

ASSISTING IN THE LEADERSHIP OF THE 11:00 WORSHIP SERVICE: LITURGISTS: SAMMYE JUSTICE, JUSTICE ALLEN USHERS: JIM & DANNYE IVEY, SONYA HUGHES, SHARON LAROCHE COMMUNION SERVERS: JOE, ANGIE & ZACK ERSCHENS ACOLYTE: CASEY DEEGE SOUND TECH: DICK JAVINS NURSERY: MARYANNE TURNER CHILDREN’S CHURCH: TBD

CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Dawn-Marie Singleton, Pastor Michelle Orhan, Director of Music Doris Page, Administrative Assistant Ben Paris, Organist Glo Hadermann, Oakton Christian Preschool Director Maryanne Turner, Nursery Director

Oakton United Methodist Church 2951 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, VA 22124 Phone: 703-938-1234 • Fax: 703-938-3327 • Web: www.oaktonumc.org Church Office email: [email protected] • Pastor’s email: [email protected] The mission of OUMC is to:  Know Jesus as Christ  Invite others to follow Him  Develop devoted disciples  Serve those in need

April 2, 2017

Oakton United Methodist Church

We’re glad you’re here! The Fifth Sunday in Lent • April 2, 2017 * Please stand if able UMH – The United Methodist Hymnal/FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal

GATHERING GOD’S PEOPLE

CHIMING THE HOUR OF WORSHIP (11:00) (The pastor will begin by proclaiming, “God is good” to which the congregation responds, “All the time” She will then state, “All the time” and the appropriate response is “God is good!”)

WELCOME *HYMN OF PRAISE “LORD, WHO THROUGHOUT THESE FORTY DAYS” UMH NO. 269

*CALL TO WORSHIP The journey of Lent is nearing an end. Soon we will be celebrating Holy Week. Let us use this time to honestly reflect on our relationship with God. Let us celebrate the truth that God will never leave us nor forsake us. Let us not waste anymore time talking about it. Let us stand and shout, let us fill our hearts with love and praise. Celebrate today. This IS the day He has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Rev. Dawn- Marie Singleton *OPENING PRAYER Loving God, when you created the world you brought order to chaos. You created us in your image so that we might be connected to you. Yet sometimes, Lord, we wander away. We become distracted by many things that call for our attention. Then we become lost and feel separated from you, and our lives end up in a mess. Merciful God, we do not want to live in the mess. We want to be restored to you and to remain with you. Grant us courage as we step out in faith. Amen.

RESPONDING TO GOD’S PRESENCE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON JOEL 2:12-14 OT PEW BIBLE PAGE 847

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE

SONGS OF PRAISE (8:30) MINISTRY OF MUSIC (11:00) WAIT FOR THE LORD (TAIZÉ) SANCTUARY CHOIR

OFFERTORY PRAYER GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS (We include Tithes and Offerings in the service because we view it as a means of participating in worship. If you are a guest today, please feel no obligation to give today.) OFFERTORY *OFFERTORY RESPONSE “PRAISE GOD, FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” NO. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above ye heavenly host: praise father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

EXPERIENCING GOD’S WORD

*HYMN OF PREPARATION “O CHRIST, THE HEALER” NO. 265

THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Luke 10:38-42, Luke 11:9 NT PEW BIBLE PAGE 72 (Scripture: As the Bible is the primary means by which God speaks to and edifies people, we read and listen to the Scriptures together in worship. In ancient Israel and the early church, services of worship were organized for the public reading of Scripture; a practice vital to building up the community of faith.)

SERMON “ADDRESS THIS MESS” REV. DAWN- MARIE SINGLETON (The sermon is not just a teaching for living; it is mainly a time when Christ encounters His people through His Word.) RESPONSE TO SERMON Lord, lead us to your Spirit through prayer, through silence, and through service. Help us to look and listen for the Holy Spirit in our lives, so that we may align ourselves more closely with you and restore your image within us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 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 OF THE BREAD AND CUP

*HYMN OF DEDICATION “JESUS WALKED THIS LONESOME VALLEY” FWS NO. 2112 *BENEDICTION