Church of the Bells HOLMAN

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3320 West Adams Boulevard ▪ ▪ ▪ 90018 Phone: (323) 703-5868 ▪ Email: [email protected] ▪ www.holmanumc.com Visit us on – Facebook: HolmanChurch ▪ Twitter: @HolmanUMC

REV. PAUL A. HILL, Interim Senior Pastor DR. MARGUERITE L. PHILLIPS, Minister of Congregational Care Ministries REV. OLIVER E. BUIE, Minister of Community Engagement REV. JAMES M. LAWSON, JR., Pastor Emeritus

th 5 SUNDAY IN LENT  MARCH 29, 2020

GYE NYAME—Without God I am nothing

The 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebration is broadcast LIVE on KJLH Radio Free 102.3 FM and worldwide on www.kjlhradio.com

TODAY’S RADIO BROADCAST MINISTRY GOD IS GOOD!!!

Holman Church is grateful for the opportunity to share the Good News of the Gospel with the greater community through the generosity of our radio broadcast sponsors. We walk together in this journey as we experience the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, trusting in God, the true Source for the resource we need to overcome and be victorious as we care for one another heart to heart, and hand in hand.

1945-2020

We GATHER for dynamic worship, GROW through inspired learning,

GO into joyful service, and LIVE the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Inviting people into discipleship with Jesus Christ

for the transformation of the world.” 1 WORSHIP CELEBRATION

CENTERING MOMENT (A time of meditation upon entering Sanctuary) At times our lives feel all disjointed as though they were a valley of dry bones. But the Spirit of God brings connection and continuity to our lives. The Spirit of God breathes hope into each one of us. The Spirit of God challenges us to be people of faith. Open our hearts, Lord, and bring us to your light. Open our lives, Lord, and break us free from doubt and fear. Amen.

PRELUDE Robert Johnson, Jr. ***

GREETING ***

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The Spirit breathes life into our dry bones. People: God offers hope when we have lost our way. Leader: Our souls wait for the refreshment God offers. People: Our spirits are filled with great expectation. Leader: Christ came as a light to all the world. ALL: Christ comes among us today to light our way.

*CELEBRATION OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP

*INVOCATION (in unison) God of steadfast love, bring new life to this community of your people. We are eager to hear your voice and be filled with your Spirit. Come from the four winds, O Breath, and bring vitality and purpose to our gathering, that we might be energized and encouraged. Hear our voices, lifted in praise and crying out from our need. Be attentive to our supplications, lest we die apart from you. Only you can unbind us and set us free. Amen.

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Holman Singers ***

*SCRIPTURE Ezekiel 37:1-14

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God!

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Holman Singers ***

______* Congregation please rise as you are able. *** Worshipers may enter.

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SERMON Rev. Paul A. Hill “CAN WE LIVE”

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP, MEMBERSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP (ALTAR CALL) Persons desiring to become disciples of Jesus Christ and/or members of Holman UMC are asked to come forward and complete a Discipleship / Membership / Intercessory Prayer Response Card found in the pew rack. Please place the card in the offering plate and/or bring it with you to the Altar while the choir / congregation is singing.

Music for Meditation UMH #420 “Breath on Me, Breath of God”

OFFERTORY PRAYER Lift us up, O God, from the graves of our self-interest as we invest ourselves in sharing the good news with the world. Increase our gifts of time and treasure, that all who are drained of hope might have their minds set on the spirit. May the Spirit raise them to new life as we celebrate the resurrection Jesus promised to Lazarus and to all who trust and follow where God leads. Amen.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Holman Singers

*Doxology UMH #95 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MINISTRY (ANNOUNCEMENTS)

*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH AND RECESSIONAL

*BENEDICTION As We Depart Worship, Wherever you Go, Toll YOUR Bell!!

POSTLUDE Robert Johnson, Jr.

PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES TODAY: Rev. Paul A. Hill, Dr. Marguerite L. Phillips, Rev. Oliver E. Buie; Holman Singers directed by Melida Skeete Smith; Robert Johnson, Jr., assistant director and organist; Ricardo L.J. Mowatt, Drummer; Media Ministry: David R. Sears, Keith McGruder and Mark Conway.

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 HEART TO HEART  We welcome ISAIAH MAURICE, born March 21st, 7 lbs. 18 oz to proud parents Andrew and Qiauna Hill, and joy-filled grandparents Paul and Allyson Hill. We congratulate the Hill Family on this blessed occasion, a celebration of new life!! LET US PRAY FOR THE BEREAVED

Holman member FAYE JACKSON, sister of Marian Flowers, passed away on March 19, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

Family of Faye Jackson, Marian Flowers and Family, Ovis Massey

INFORMED

STEWARDSHIP

All that we have belongs to God. 5th SUNDAY IN LENT Our Sunday worship is brought “Honor the Lord with your via our 11:00 AM radio broadcast on KJLH possessions and with the first Radio, 102.3 FM produce of your entire harvest.” www.kjlhradio.com Proverbs 3:9 In consideration of the coronavirus pandemic and in compliance with national and local government guidelines, and directives from Bishop Grant Hagiya, HOLMAN GIVING VIA GIVELIFY Cal-Pac Conference, all meetings and classes are suspended at present through March 28, 2020. We will keep you informed of updates on scheduling.

PLANNING AHEAD

Our schedule for ALL upcoming events will be determined by the compliance requests / guidelines issued by local, state and federal government, as well as the office of our Cal-Pac Conference Episcopacy.

4  MINISTRY AND MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS  WEEKLY HEALTH TIP: Staying at home all day provides a number of new health obstacles during this unprecedented time. One health obstacle is posture since many people are working from home on their phone or computer, and not always working at a desk like normal. Spinal twists should be done before you get up in the morning. Sit on the side of your bed with your hands on your knees and twist 15-20 times each side. It helps to hydrate your discs. HOLMAN 75TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS – The 75th Anniversary shirts will be available for sale, pick up or order on the first Sundays only. T-shirts $20.00. Polo shirts $30.00. Cash or check made out to the Holman United Methodist Men. Call 562 923 6420 to insure we have your size. OUR LENTEN SEASON STEWARDSHIP MISSION PROJECT – If you are available to teach or volunteer Please join us during this Lenten Season for our sacrificial gift project. please contact the church office at Collection boxes are available for you to contribute $1.00 each day 323.703.5868 during the 2020 Lenten season. Your donation for each of the 40 ______days of Lent will yield a gift of $40.00 in each box. These funds will Children & Youth Church School be earmarked for our radio broadcast ministry. If 400 boxes are 9:30 AM TO 10:10 AM received, this would mean $16,000 towards this ministry. That’s 16 Sundays of sharing the Good News with our radio audience. Please Love Education Building stop by the Lenten season table after worship to get your box. 1st through 4th Sundays

LENTEN STUDY – It’s not too late to purchase a book and include in THIS SUNDAY your personal reading as part of your Lenten season journey. Books are $15.00 each. See page 7. Lesson: Jesus Wept COLLEGE EXPENSES ARE UNNERVING – but high school grads and active college / university students, there is a way Scripture: John 11:35 to meet them head-on if you get up the nerve to contact [email protected] for a type-on application for a $1000 2020 Summary: The children will learn that Jesus Alen Henry Memorial Scholarship. It's one of the easiest ways to weeps with His children and He keeps our tears try for a grant in your name and you don't need to have a high GPA. in a bottle (Psalm 56:8).

Points for church, school and community activity will boost your score. Over $75,000 has been awarded since 1986. Deborah MitchellDirector⎯ Children’s Ministry All paperwork must be submitted by May 15th. So get up the [email protected] nerve and act. It's all up to you. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL MALES who will attend a 4-year college or univ ersity. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. These are offered through Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Sigma Lambda chapter. The deadline to submit applications is APRIL 1st. Applications are available at the church office or call Joseph Gambrell at 562-923-6700 with your email. THE ELGIN FOUNDATION - THE 2020 SCHOLARSHIP applications are available! We encourage high school seniors attending a 4- year college or university to apply. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2020; Minimum GPA requirement: 3.3; Each selected recipient will be awarded $1,000; Each recipient must complete and return a signed copy of the photo release form or attach it to the end of their scholarship application. Each recipient is expected to attend the awards breakfast on August 22, 2020. For application and additional information or questions, please email Shannon Troutman ([email protected]) or Melitta Johnson ([email protected]) for additional information and questions. GIVING AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT - It is important that we plan for meeting our expenses and providing for our ministries. We do that by ensuring every member completes and submits a commitment pledge card. Commitment Pledge Cards have been mailed to everyone. Please complete and return your Commitment Pledge Card and place it in the offering basket or you may mail it to the church. When you complete and return your card, the church can financially estimate the impact your pledge will have on the church’s

5 ministries. You can leave your completed card in the offering basket or drop it off at the church office. On behalf of the Stewardship 2020 RADIO BROADCAST Committee, thank you for supporting the ministries and operations AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP DATES of our church home. WAYS TO GIVE: Your tithes and offerings have an impact for our church, for our community, and for the work $1000.00 of the kingdom of God. Through your gifts, we sustain, grow, and pursue excellence in worship, Christian education, and missions. SUNDAY DATE ✓ Here are ways to give: Use the offering envelope to send your gift 2nd April 12 – Easter Sunday to the church;  Bring your gift to worship or drop it off at the church 3rd April 19 office;  Use the church’s online options: www.holmanumc.com at 4th April 26 nd Vanco and Givelify. 2 May 10 4th May 24 SCAM ALERTS (PHISHING / CYBER SECURITY ATTACKS) – 5th May 31 – Day of Pentecost Be mindful of the continued cyber attacks that plague our electronic 3rd June 21 ✓ devices professionally and personally. Recently, some messages 2nd July 12 have been sent to members including familiar names of individuals 3rd July 19 th in the congregation. There have been requests for unspecified 4 July 26 nd assistance or a reply that includes sending money. The sender may 2 August 9 3rd August 16 have the name of an individual that is well-known and trusted. The 4th August 23 request may appear honest and innocent. However, it is phishing 5th August 30 — an attempt to steal your resources and identity. Don’t be 2nd September 13 deceived! Don’t click on links! Don’t send information! Don’t 3rd September 20 send money! Some pointers to remember include the following: 4th September 27 (1) Look carefully at email address from where message is sent. It 1st October 4 nd may include the name of someone you know, but not their legitimate 2 October 11 th email address. (2) DO NOT reply to the email. (3) If you want to 4 October 25 2nd November 8 verify if it’s legitimate, contact the person directly by phone or via a 3rd November 15 “fresh” email. (4) Replying to the email will likely allow scammer to 4th November 22 – Christ the King Sunday gain access to your system. (5) Report cyber attack attempts as 5th November 29 – 1st Sun. of Advent phishing and fraud alerts to contact offices provided by your email 2nd December 13– 3rd Sun. of Advent carrier. (6) Make changes as needed to block the sender. (7) Share your experiences to help others. BE ESPECIALLY ALERT TO SCAMS DURING THIS CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. THANK YOU!!

WE GIVE THANKS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND GENEROSITY!

God Bless You!!

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2020 CENSUS Census Day is April 1, 2020

By now you have received your Invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. You can respond online, by phone, or by mail.

YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS!!

The census can shape many different aspects of your community. Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools, even roads and highways are impacted by Census count results.

Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year.

THERE IS VALUE IN OUR COUNT!

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” ― Psalm 133:7

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REFLECTION  THE LORD’S PRAYER from The New Zealand Prayer Book Worship Celebration SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020 Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver,

11:00 A.M. Source of all that is

and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, SERMON NOTES Loving God, in whom is heaven.

“CAN WE LIVE” The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!

SCRIPTURE The way of your justice be followed by the peoples EZEKIEL 37:1-14 of the world! Your heavenly will be done

by all created beings!

Your commonwealth Rev. Paul A. Hill of peace and freedom sustain our hope  and come on earth.

With the bread we need for today,

feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and testing, strengthen us.

From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us.

For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and for ever.

Amen.

L KING AHEAD

PALM / PASSION SUNDAY

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Holy Communion Sunday Rev. Paul A. Hill

EASTER SUNDAY

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Resurrection Day

Rev. Paul A. Hill

Father in heaven,

draw us near to you. Inspiring the world as passionate followers of Jesus Christ As we journey in the wilderness, so all may experience God’s life -giving love. guide our steps in your will. Amen. Cal-Pac UMC Annual Conference – Vision Statement 8