LONGS PEAK WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, Mar 12 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS

9:00 AM Adult Sunday School – Room 135

10:15 AM Stephen Ministry Supervision – Rooms 136, 137

10:25 AM Children’s Sunday School – Rooms 128, 129

10:30 AM Adult Book Study, Cries of the Poor - Room 135

11:30 AM Youth Committee – Room 135

6:00 PM Youth Group

Monday, Mar 13

7:00 PM Dixieland Gospel Band Rehearsal - Sanctuary

7:30 PM Alanon - Rooms 128, 129

Tuesday, Mar 14

9:00 AM Community Bible Study – all church rooms

12:00 PM Alzheimer Support Group – Rooms 128, 129

2:00 PM Lenten Study, On the Road to the Cross - Room 137

6:00 PM Music Rehearsals – Sanctuary

Wednesday, Mar 15

6:15 AM Men’s Breakfast - Fellowship Hall

10:00 AM Staff Meeting – Room 137

5:15 PM Lenten Coloring Devotions – Rooms 128, 129

6:00 PM Light Supper – Fellowship Hall

6:45 PM Lenten Study, On the Road to the Cross - Narthex

Thursday, Mar 16

9:30 AM Bible Study, Genesis – Room 137

5:00 PM Women’s Retreat Committee – Fellowship Hall & Kitchen

6:00 PM Handbells – Sanctuary

6:30 PM Cub Scout Den – Rooms 128, 129

6:45 PM 4H Business Meeting – Fellowship Hall

7:00 PM Esther Circle

Friday, Mar 17 WOMEN’S RETREAT - YMCA

10:00 AM Women’s Connection – Room 137

7:00 PM Thomas Chuang Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony – Sanctuary

Saturday, Mar 18 WOMEN’S RETREAT THROUGH SUNDAY - YMCA

7:30 AM Men's Study – Rooms 128, 129

10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Cancelled

Longs Peak United Methodist

Church 1421 Elmhurst Dr.

Longmont, CO 80503

303-776-0399

www.lpumc.org Contact:

lpumc@lpumc.org

March 12, 2017

9:00 AM Contemporary Service

Gathering to Worship

Mission Moment

Call to Worship - Psalm 121 Kathy Crier

Praise and Prayer

Offering

Scripture John 3: 1-17

Sermon: “Not That Again“ Pastor Stephanie

Lenten Spiritual Discipline

Closing Music

Benediction

Next Sunday’s Sermon

“The Pause that Refreshes” (The Woman at the Well)

John 4: 5-15, Psalm 95 Pastor Stephanie

Who We Are

Rev. Stephanie Kidwell - Lead Pastor Rev. Philip Rogers - Youth & Young Adults Kathy Crier - Care and Hospitality Ministry

Kay W. Lloyd - Music Ministry Jo Ann Hauger - Children’s Ministry

Catherine Romero - Business Manager Sharon Cantrell-Jaap - Admin. Assistant

Bobbi Christensen - Nursery Coordinator Rev. Sandy Stewart - Deacon

Paula Muncy – Pianist Dan Gamble – Publications

Jim Moore – Custodian Glorie Gitonga– Kenya Social Worker

Rev. Granville Smythe – Retired Pastor Charlene Smythe – Retired

Ministers – Those Who Call Jesus, Lord

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10:30 AM Traditional Service

Gathering to Worship

Mission Moment

Call to Worship – Psalm 121 Robyn Morgan

Opening Hymns

“Freely, Freely” #389 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

#384 (vs 1, 4)

Special Music Choir “Come Thou Fount of Every

Blessing” arr. Rouse 6

Guided Prayer

Prayer Response “Lord, Listen to Your Children

Praying” #2193

Offering Selected Music Paula Muncy Doxology #94

Scripture John 3: 1-17

“Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” #277 (vs 1)

Sermon: “Not That Again” Pastor Stephanie

Lenten Spiritual Discipline

Closing Hymn “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” #2151

Benediction

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS, Week of March 12 THE SHACK: Everyone is invited to see the new movie, “The Shack,” playing in Longmont on March 19. “The Shack” wrestles with the timeless question, “Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?” A discussion will follow at the church.

LENTEN COLORING DEVOTIONS: People of all ages are invited to be part of a new spiritual experience - through coloring. EVERYONE (children/parents/retired folk, etc.) is welcome to join us for a thoughtful time together, creating beautiful pieces of art related to the ministry of Jesus. Wednesdays during Lent (March 1 - April 12) at 5:15 PM. Contact Jo Ann Hauger (kids@lpumc.org) for more information.

MERRY MIXERS: Adult Group Fellowship on Thursday, Mar 23, 11:00 AM. Please bring your favorite dish. Place settings provided. Program: Love Story in Flowers—the questions are to be answered with the name of a flower.

STEPHEN MINISTRY: LPUMC is blessed! Our Stephen Ministers are so busy providing care and support that we are unable to handle the current needs. Therefore, we are preparing to select and train another class. If you would like to find out more about applying to be a Stephen Minister or just want to learn more about the ministry, you are invited to attend one of the following: Thursday, March 23, 6:30-7:30 and Sun, March 26, 11:45-12:45 in the Sanctuary. Questions? Contact Nancy Rezac, 720-320-5801.

COLLECTION BOXES for products needed for Atwood Shelter, Safe Shelter and Mountain States Children’s Home are in Fellowship Hall. There is a list of items needed with each box that you may take for your shopping convenience.

LIBRARY NEWS: Books on prayer and spirituality are featured for the Lenten season.

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W E ' R E G L A D Y O U ' R E H E R E !

At Longs Peak United Methodist Church, our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Visitor Guides, Church Activities and Classes are available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex (lobby).

Nursery is available for infants and toddlers under age 5 and is staffed by two attendants. (Accommodations for older children must be approved by Nursery Coordinator.) A Cry Room is available to the north of the Sanctuary, with a window to see and hear the service, for parents looking for a quiet spot to comfort a child.

Children and youth are always encouraged to join us in worship! All are invited to come forward during the Children’s Moment to hear a special kid-friendly message. Those under the age of 7 may choose a blue Busy Bag from the Narthex; these are filled with quiet worship activities

Sunday School for age 3 to 12th grade meets from 10:25-11:30 AM from September through May. Preschool and elementary students must be signed in/out by a parent. Contact Jo Ann Hauger at kids@lpumc.org for more information.

Prayer Request Slips may be found in this bulletin; tear off at the perforations and place in offering plate or you may activate the Prayer Chain via instructions or use the PINC pew card for confidential prayers.

Hearing Amplification Headsets are available at the Sound Booth.

Recorded Sermons, if you would like to hear a sermon from the series that you have missed, they can be found on our website, www.lpumc.org.

Learn more about us at www.lpumc.org, Facebook & Twitter

Electronic church contributions, if you would like to donate electronically, please go to our website www.lpumc.org

HOLY COMMUNION

We will not observe Communion during Lent. Instead, we will draw closer to God through spiritual disciplines. Communion will resume on Holy Thursday.

WEDNESDAYS

Dinner is on us at 6:00 PM. We will be serving a light meal every Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. You don’t have to bring anything except yourself…and a friend (love offerings are most welcome). Everyone is welcome to our OPEN TABLE. It is a great way to meet our church family and friends! See you there.

ALTAR FLOWERS

From Laurie Faye in Memory of her father’s Birthday, Jim Faye

C H I L D R E N & F A M I L Y N E W S

ACOLYTES: March 12 Thomas Ritter March 19 Joy Lanz

Mar 12 – Children are invited to collect coins for Mountain States Children’s Home. Our Lenten mission will be to help this organization for troubled children. Mar 15 – Lenten Coloring Devotions- 5:15 to 5:55 PM in Rooms 128, 129 (See Announcements for more information) Mar 17 – Lunch at Twin Peaks Charter Academy Mar 22 – Children & families serving “Breakfast for Dinner” –Sign up online. Questions: Contact Jo Ann Hauger, kids@lpumc.org or 720-985-1247

P R A I S E S A N D P R A Y E R S

Everyone is invited to Thomas Chuang’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Friday, March 17th at 7 PM, Sanctuary. Dessert reception immediately following.

Papa Nelson, healing after cancer surgery (Sydney & Sierra Adams’ grandpa)

Prayers for Dennis Champlin’s family on the passing of his mother on March 8 (Becky Champlin)

Wilma Meyer, chemo treatments

Linda Tenplet, diagnosed with cancer (Danielle Hagedorn’s aunt) To Activate the Prayer Chain: Mon-Thur. 9 AM - 3 PM

303-776-0399, ext. 102. Call Bobbi Christensen 303-827-1456 or email bobbi9773@gmail.com

Click on the Prayer Request button on our website.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS Mar 12 – Our Identity in Christ Mar 19 – “The Shack” film viewing & discussion (more details forthcoming) Mar 26 – Spring Break – No Youth Group

QUESTIONS: Contact Pastor Phil at youth@lpumc.org or 303-328-7791 (Youth Group Meetings Sundays, 6-8 PM in Fellowship Hall unless otherwise noted.)

MISSION NEWS

OUR CENTER FUND RAISER on Saturday, March 18 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM: Empty Bowl tickets are on sale for $20—see Deb Sarlo, 719-235-2433, or Sandy Stewart, 303-651-1689 for tickets. COMMUNITY OUTREACH FAIR Sunday, March 26, 8:30 – 10:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. This is a good opportunity for the congregation to have local, non-profits share information about the work they do in our community. If you have interested organizations, contact Pastor Stephanie at pastorstephanie@lpumc.org.

BOOK STUDIES ON THE ROAD TO THE CROSS: This book allows you to experience Easter through the eyes of the everyday people who witnessed the triumphal entry, saw Jesus drag his cross to Calvary, and cried through Christ’s last words. Class will meet Tues at 2 PM or Wed at 6:45 PM depending on interest starting March 7 or 8th. Books are in Crossroads for $11.

CRIES OF THE POOR: You’ll discover what the Bible has to say about poverty and how Christians can proclaim good news to the poor. Bruce Armstrong will lead this 4 week study on Sunday mornings at 10:30 starting March 5. Books are available for $7.