March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday

In our daily lives we make idols of sports heroes, rock stars and political persons. We cheer them on, trace their progress, pay money and cast votes to enjoy their talents. We recognize them with parades. Today we recognize the Lord Jesus as the greatest hero ever, both honored and misunderstood in the greatest parade ever, that ended up in a victory for us all!

GIVING AND RECEIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS On the first Palm Sunday the followers of Jesus sacrificed their coats and palm branches with shouts of praisetoday may we honor Christ with our gifts and our praise.

Offertory: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus * Offertory Response # 95 UMH Offertory Prayer Unison Prayer: Lord Jesus, you expressed your kingship not by taking but rather by giving. Bless us and our gifts as we strive to follow your example. Amen JOYS AND CONCERNS Please share your joys and concerns: Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer Lords Prayer Choir Anthem: Glory to God Forever Scripture Lesson: Luke 22:39-53 Praise Chorus: Beautiful Beautiful, beautiful, Jesus is beautiful. And Jesus makes beautiful things of my life. Carefully touching me, Causing my eyes to see; Jesus makes beautiful things of my life. Morning Message: Somewhere in Between the Miracles * Closing Hymn: #189 UMH Fairest Lord Jesus Postlude *Please stand if you are able to do so

Ushers: March

Ushers: April

Ray & Leona Burrows Ginger Mangel & Margaret Millholen Mary Ann Brown& Irv Patterson David Weber& John Wright

Nursery Available: (see any usher for assistance) Todays Worship Leaders: Acolyte, Natalie Klingler Pianist, Vi Smith Choir Director, Aldene Henderson Lay Leader, Frank Smith Pastor, Rev. Don Russell Welcome and Announcements Prelude: Oh Jerusalem As you listen to the prelude music this morning may it help prepare your heart and mind to worship the Lord. Call to Worship One: Come, lets sing praises to God who has shown his love for us through the miracle of his Son, Jesus Christ. All: Truly his love is a shelter in the storms of life and a light in the darkness of our journey. One: If we will but listen, his presence will direct our lives! All: We will indeed listen to him, and we will go where he leads us. One: Come, lets worship together. * OPENING PRAISE AND PRAYER Come Just as You Are, He is Exalted In The Name of The Lord, All Glory Laud and Honor We Will Glorify, Behold the Lamb Opening Prayer * Three-fold Amen # 898 UMH Passing the Peace of Christ

Flowers on the altar this morning are given by: The Church in Honor of the Congregation

Brady L. (3), Thomas O. (4), Rosemary W. (4), Richard W (4), Colleen W. (4), Tracey Family (4), Schneider Family (4), Holly M. (4)

Pleasantville United Methodist Church

Florence Gustafson, Mabel Rumbaugh, Janet Atkins, Kay Seeley, Francis McIntyre, Millie Weber, Mary Brady, Ruth Copley THIS WEEK AT PUMC Tuesday: Bible Study Tuesday @ 10:00am Join us as we study 1st Timothy! Wednesday: Ad Hoc Meeting 6:00pm Choir Practice @7:00pm Friday: Good Friday Service @PUMC 7:00pm LOOKING AHEAD April 1st: Trustee Meeting 6:30pm April 2nd: Council Meeting 7:30pm April 17th: Second Harvest @Noon 102 Merrick Street Office: 814-589-7385 e-mail: pleasantvilleumc@zoominternet.net Pastor: Rev. Donald Russell Cell: 814-758-4581 e-mail: dlr4jc@yahoo.com Office Hours: 9- Noon, Monday and Thursday