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United Methodist Church of Merced MAY 16, 2021

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

SONG OF PRAISE OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART Open the eyes of my heart Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see you I want to see you

Open the eyes of my heart Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see you I want to see you

To see You high and lifted up Shinin' in the light of Your glory Pour out Your power and love As we sing holy, holy, holy

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You I want to see You

To see You high and lifted up Shinin' in the light of Your glory Pour out Your power and love As we sing holy, holy, holy High and lifted up Shining in the light of Your glory Pour out Your power and love As we sing holy, holy, holy

Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy 2

Holy, holy, holy I want to see you

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You I want to see You

OPENING PRAYER REV. VICTORIA SCHLINTZ

CALL TO WORSHIP REV. VICTORIA SCHLINTZ please respond to each proclamation with, “Enlighten the eyes of our hearts, Lord.”

GOSPEL READING Luke 24:44-53 44 Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you--that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled."45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46 and he said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

48 You are witnesses of these things.

49 And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."

50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them.

51 While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy;53 and they were continually in the temple blessing God.

HOMILY and New Testament Reading Ephesians 1:15-23 15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.

17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 3

20 God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22 And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

PASTORAL PRAYER REV. VICTORIA SCHLINTZ …May we carry on as Easter People, out of the love of a risen and ascended Jesus Christ, even as we joyfully and confidently lift our voices in the prayer he taught us to pray: 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

HYMN Christ Is the World's Light Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other; Born in our darkness, he became our brother. If we have seen him, we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high!

Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other; No one can serve him and despise another. Who else unites us, one with God the Father? Glory to God on high!

Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other; Sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother. He who redeemed us reigns with God the Father: Glory to God on high!

Give God the glory, God and none other; Give God the glory, Spirit, Son, and Father; Give God the glory, God with us, my brother: Glory to God on high!

INVITATION TO STEWARDSHIP

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH 4

SONG OF PRAISE LIFESONG

Empty hands held high Such small sacrifice If not joined with my life I sing in vain tonight

May the words I say And the things I do Make my lifesong sing Bring a smile to You

Let my lifesong sing to You Let my lifesong sing to You I want to sign Your name to the end of this day Knowing that my heart was true Let my lifesong sing to You

Lord I give my life A living sacrifice To reach a world in need To be Your hands and feet Make my lifesong sing Bring a smile to You

Let my lifesong sing to You Let my lifesong sing to You I want to sign Your name to the end of this day Knowing that my heart was true Let my lifesong sing to You

Hallelujah Hallelujah Let my lifesong sing to You

Let my lifesong sing to You Let my lifesong sing to You I want to sign Your name to the end of this day Knowing that my heart was true Let my lifesong sing to You 5

ANNOUNCEMENTS: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MERCED May 16, 2021

COME WORSHIP WITH US SUNDAYS 10AM

HOW TO WORSHIP WITH UMCM: 1) Outdoor Worship Please park in back parking lot facing the school, or side parking lot Please bring your own chairs and remember to wear face coverings at all times. Temperatures will be checked on arrival and hand sanitizer will be provided. Maintain 6+ feet of social distancing from other households. Bathroom limited to the outdoor facilities along Wesley Hall, one person at a time. You will have the opportunity to present your offerings upon entry and exit. Please arrive early so that our ushers can seat you.

Please Note: Paper bulletins will not be handed out. You will be able to access the Order of Worship at umcmerced.org under the Worship tab. Print your own copy or access it from your device during the service.

2) Drive-In Worship Please park in the back parking lot facing the courtyard . Attend in the comfort of your vehicle. Tune your radio to 93.1 FM.

3) Zoom Worship You may join live at 10 AM via Zoom using the process below: Open the Zoom desktop application or go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser. Enter the Meeting ID: 850 7239 3214 Enter the Passcode: 795250 Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85072393214?pwd=d21qWkxxQ3duQS94YW5JK1JPRzAyQT 09

4) Online Recorded Service recordings will continue to be posted on umcmerced.org under the Worship tab, in the same way as before. They will be made available the following Monday by 12PM.

FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: Called to serve, called to feed, called to love. THE FOOD PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS CONTINUE EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH MAY. Do you need food? Do you know anyone who needs food? UMC distributes boxes of food every Thursday at noon. We are thankful for the many who have worked, contributed, funds, product, efforts, prayers, presence and publicity. This is a witness of welcoming all, serving all, and working with all.

Want to help?! Please do! Call us at (209) 722-5777 or email us at [email protected] 6

6 WEEK SPOUSAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP TUESDAYS AT 10 AM via Zoom. To register, please contact [email protected], or call 209 722 5777

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING THIS WEEK! CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR LINKS.

MONDAY BIBLE STUDIES VIA ZOOM every Monday at 4pm! Call for details.

LOOKING FOR A LEADER TO CHAIR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MINISTRY If you have a heart for reaching the community, advocating for justice, mobilizing the church into action; if you are excited about UMCM’s witness in community and want to be a part, please contact Pastor Ella. UMCM wants to be engaged in community and be an agent for addressing social justice issues.

YOUR GIFTS HELP US meet financial obligations, produce programming, provide ministry and grow the church. Your tithes, offerings, and gifts make a difference! Tithes and gifts may be: ● Presented in person during outdoor worship ● Electronically submitted at: umcmerced.org/donations ● Mailed to: 899 Yosemite Parkway Merced, CA 95340

ANTIRACISM BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – Currently reading and discussing: Fear of the Other; No fear in Love by William H. Willimon May 16 Sunday 4pm Zoom May 23 Sunday 4pm Zoom May 30 Sunday 4pm Zoom

To register: call 209 722 5777 or email: [email protected] The next book will be selected by the current group

SUMMER FAITH FORMATION and CONFIRMATION CLASSES: If your child is 11 or older, and ready to go deeper into faith in preparation for confirmation, please contact our offices to enroll them into Confirmation Class. We’ll plan timing and timeline, according to the students.

FAITH FORMATION, BAPTISM INFORMATION, AND MEMBERSHIP SESSIONS are available. Please contact Pastor Ella at: [email protected] or (214) 606-2774.

KIDS THEATRE CAMPS WITH PLAYHOUSE MERCED AT UMC! A limited number of scholarships are available for each camp. Two 3-week camps, for ages 6-12 and One 3-Week camp for Teenagers. Camps begin June 14th! For more details, email Adam or Pastor. 7