Lansdale United Methodist ChurchFebruary 23, 2020

Gori Daniele, 21 c. Italian Painter 

300 N. Broad Street ●Lansdale, PA ●19446

Seventh Sunday after EpiphanyTransfiguration Sunday9:00 a.m. Worship Service

Greeting and Welcome Pastor Bill Lentz

We're glad you're attending our service of worship. Your presence is a joy. We hope you feel welcome and essential to us. We pray that the Spirit of God will touch your soul as we worship. Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. An usher will assist you. White Prayer Cards are also available in your pew for sharing your joys and concerns. An usher will collect them during the hymn following the sermon. Please be sure to tell us who you are. Fill out as much information as you like in the Ritual of Friendship booklet in the pew. Please pass it along and meet your pewmates. An asterisk (*) signals an invitation to stand if you are comfortable doing so.  

Prelude Dialogue on Two Tunes CooperSpend time preparing yourself for worship and praise

*Call to Worship

Pastor: The glory of God shone like a consuming fire:People: God’s glory in the face of Jesus Christ.Pastor: The voice of God surrounded like a swirling cloud:People: Out of the cloud came god’s voice.Pastor: If we listen, we will hear the voice of God:People: God’s call to follow the Risen Jesus.Pastor: Come, let us worship God, Most High:People: Glory, honor, and praise be to God almighty!

*Hymn Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (1,2,3,5) UMH 160

Opening Prayer

Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ, whose compassion illumines the world. Transform us into the likeness of the love of Christ, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his

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divinity, the very same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and always. Amen.

Act of Praise Holy Ground TFWS 2272

Prayer for Illumination Paul Bonner, Reader

First Reading Exodus 24:12-18 Pew Bible OT 70

Chancel Choir Anthem Song of the Transfiguration Silvia/Tune: Picardy

Second Reading 2 Peter 1:16-21 Pew Bible NT 236

*Act of Praise Alleluia (Duncan) W&S 3006

*Gospel Reading Matthew 17:1-9 Pew Bible NT 18

*Act of Praise Glory Be to the Father UMH 71

During the singing of Glory Be to the Father, children age 4 through 4th grade are welcome to join Junior Church held in the Bright Beginnings Room. A teacher will meet the children in the area outside the sanctuary doors. All are welcome!

Sermon Hurry Up and Wait! Pastor Bill Lentz

*Hymn You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd W&S 3043 Ushers will collect the White Prayer Cards during the hymn.

*Affirmation of Faith See Screens

Prayers for the People

Prayer of Confession, Silent Prayers, and Pardon

Holy God, your Scriptures teach us that you are gracious, full of mercy, slow to anger, and radiant with unflinching love. The same Scriptures call us to imitate you. We confess we have not always been gracious or merciful. We are sometimes too quick to anger, and our love is lacking. Forgive us, we pray, in the name of Christ our Lord. Free our hearts to imitate you. Free our spirits to be more

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gracious and merciful. Free us completely to be joyous people, obedient to your call to love, and ablaze with the love of Jesus. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Offering Our Generosity

Generosity is the heartbeat of every Christ-follower. Generous giving nourishes the soul and promotes goodness in the world. Your offering to God through Lansdale Church touches lives, heals brokenness, expresses trust in God to provide for your future, and praises God for all you have in this life. Thank you for giving generously! Send a text contribution to 73256 with the message LansdaleFirstUMC, or use the QR Code to donate electronically.  

*Response and Prayer Praise God (Doxology) UMH 94

*The Lord’s Prayer See Screens

*Hymn O Living God W&S 3089

*Blessing and Going in Peace to Serve

Postlude Quiet Reflection Mansfield

Please join us for coffee, light refreshments, and fellowship in Stringer Auditorium immediately after worship this morning. Many thanks to

Luann Ingram for hosting fellowship this morning.

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What’s Going On? February 23 – March 1Sunday, February 23 9:00 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery Care – infants-age 3)10:00 a.m. Fellowship – Stringer Auditorium10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School10:30 a.m. Verge! – Sanctuary11:45 a.m. Youth Ministry Team – Conference Room12:00 p.m. Youth Group – Youth Room 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts – New Horizons Room

Monday, February 2412:00 p.m. AA – Hecker Room 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts – New Horizons Room 7:00 p.m. Tech Team – Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Staff Meeting - Library Tuesday, February 25 6:00 p.m. Daisy Scouts – Sunday School Rooms 7:00 p.m. GA – Hecker Room

Wednesday, February 26 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study – West Main Diner 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study – Stringer Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service – Sanctuary Thursday, February 27 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. NA – Hecker Room

Friday, February 28 6:00 p.m. Family Trivia Night – Stringer Auditorium

Saturday, February 29 7:00 p.m. NA – Hecker Room

Sunday, March 1 9:00 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery Care – infants-age 3)10:00 a.m. Fellowship – Stringer Auditorium10:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Verge! – Sanctuary12:00 p.m. Youth Group – Youth Room 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts – New Horizons Room

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Prayers

JOYS and CONCERNSHealing:

Jim FisherPete NollJane’s son, Shirley’s brother, Chuck, from ongoing medical issuesBill’s cousin Mary, and her husband, Harryfor healing from broken bones sustained in afall

Helen and Harley Foelker as Harley is on hospice care at homeJohn and Claudia, long-time members of LUMC, for comfort as John deals with health issues and Claudia is his caregiverBecky’s stepdaughter Rachel and grandson ColeComfort for Salam and her family on the death of her sister-in-law in LebanonDylan, a premature infant, that he may grow and thriveUMW Regional Missionary, Wesley Foundation, Tokyo, Japan

Happy Birthday to You!

Jessica Baringer (2/24) Sharon Filaferro (2/25)Anthony Scarpai (2/24) Travis Cook (2/28)Holly Tilley (2/24) R. Steve Johnson (2/28)

Happy Anniversary to You!

Steve & Susan Gillan (2/24)

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We always pray for:Our pastor and his wife, Bill & Kathy LentzUnspoken requestsSafe travels for all those traveling Guidance and wisdom for church leadershipGuidance and wisdom for our government leadershipPeace to worship without fearAll those seeking shelterAll those affected by mental illnessAll affected by natural disastersAll men and women serving in our Armed Forces and their families

PRAYER CHAINContact Janet Harper at (267) 261-1197 if you’d like to add a joy or concern.

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FIRST TIME GUEST?WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!

Please be sure to introduce yourself to one of our ushers.

Bulletin Deadline isWednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Please have any announcements to Becky (office@lansdaleumc.org) by that time to be included in that week’s bulletin.

ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to sponsor altar flowers, please contact Joan Johnson or Becky in the church office two weeks in advance.

Praising God . . . Making Disciples . . .

Serving AllOffice Hours:

Mon. – Thurs., 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.office@lansdaleumc.org www.lansdaleumc.org

Youth Group meets each Sunday from 12:00–1:30 p.m. If you’re in grades 7 through 12, please join us for games, worship, fun lessons, and fellowship. Any questions, talk to Ian Bonner or Mike Richardson

BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!

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MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE! Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.If you’re interested in joining the choir, speak to Rays or any choir member.

New singers are always welcome!

GOD’S YOUTH IN MOTION

Mission Emphasis for February – UMCOR for Puerto Rico Relief

This month, we will support UMCOR for Puerto Rico Relief. We have supported UMCOR national and international relief, including Puerto Rico, in the relatively recent past. However, due to the extensive hurricane damage and recent earthquakes, there is overwhelming need. Recent UMC mission trips were postponed because of the earthquakes. Hopefully, relief efforts will begin again soon.

To support this emphasis, make checks payable to “LUMC,” memo: “UMCOR.” Use your blue boxed or a yellow pew envelope. You may also give online through our website (www.lansdaleumc.org) or text LansdaleFirstUMC to 73256 to give your gift electronically.

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Wawa Shorti Hoagie Coupons are available year round. They are $4 each, and the UMW receives $1 from each coupon to help support their local and global missions. Order sheets are on the bulletin board or contact Maryellen Reinmiller at 215-913-1666.

Redner’s ReceiptsThe UMW is still collecting receipts from Redner’s. If you shop there, remember to scan your Redner’s card at checkout, then bring your entire receipt and put it in the container in the phone booth.

FellowshipPlease sign up on the bulletin board outside of Stringer to host fellowship.   Thanks!

United Methodist Missionaries embody the presence of Christ in service both near and far away. Together in mission through LUMC's payment of apportionments to the World Service Fund, the General Board of Global Ministries deploys more than 400 missionaries to serve in more than 70 countries. Your generous offerings ensure the vital work of missionaries will continue as they share Christ's love around the world when people need it most!  

Church Photo DirectoryThe new 2019-2020 picture directory is available! Pick yours up outside of the Narthex! Suggested donation is $1.00.

UMW Clothing CollectionThe East District of the EPA Conference of the United Methodist Women will have their Ingathering Meeting this spring. The LUMC UMW is collecting new clothing for men, women and children during the month of February. There is a marked box outside of Stringer for your donations. Questions? Contact Marilyn Snyder at 215-393-5583. Thank you very much for your support.

Family Trivia Night is Coming! How much do you know? Come out to Stringer Auditorium for our Family Trivia Night on Friday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m. and find out! Once again, the LUMC Youth are sponsoring this exciting

evening. In addition to the trivia questions for all ages, there will be fun games for the younger children and refreshments. Please sign up outside of Stringer Auditorium.

Adult Dine-AroundThere will NOT be an Adult Dine-Around in March. Join us as we welcome Spring on Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m. at The Smokehouse Tavern, 155 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale (in the Station Square Shopping Center). Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of Stringer. If you have any questions, please call Marlene Ney at 215-822-8067.

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This Week in Sunday School

After sharing in fellowship, please join us in one of our adult Sunday school classes at 10:30. Bring your coffee with you!

Verge! Discussion in February

Beginning February 9, Pastor Bill will be leading a 3-week discussion on the Special Session of General Conference 2019 and the upcoming General Conference 2020.

New Horizons Class will attend Verge! in the Sanctuary. We will begin a study of The Walk-Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life by Adam Hamilton on March 1.

Upper Room Class will attend Verge! in the Sanctuary. We will return to the Adam Hamilton study of John on March 1.

Wesleyan Class will attend Verge! in the Sanctuary. All are welcome.

Children’s Sunday School is continuing our rotation about Moses – “Into the Wilderness.”

February 16 - VideoFebruary 23 - CraftsMarch 1 - StorytellingMarch 8 – Cooking

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Lent

The Kick-Off to Lent is coming up!! As in years past, we will be participating in a series of Wednesday Evening Lenten Services with First Baptist Church of Lansdale. We are hosting the Ash Wednesday service on February 26, as well as the services on March 11 and March 25. As in the past, we will provide refreshments for the services that we are hosting. If you would like to serve our community at these services by helping with this hospitality, please contact Luann Ingram or Becky in the church office or simply sign up on the bulletin board outside of Stringer. Thanks in advance for your service!!

Below is the schedule of Lenten services:

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2020 Community Lenten Services ScheduleWednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

“The Cross that Changes You!”

Date Church SpeakerFebruary 26

Ash WednesdayLansdale UMC Pastor Eric Kraihanzel

March 4 First Baptist Pastor Bill Lentz

March 11 Lansdale UMC Pastor Chris HamiltonMarch 18 First Baptist Pastor Bill LentzMarch 25 Lansdale UMC Diane Wetherill

April 1 First Baptist Pastor Bill Lentz

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Transfiguration Sunday

On this Transfiguration Sunday, the bulletin art on the front cover is by the contemporary Italian painter, Gori Daniele. Here is a quote from the painter himself about his work: 

In this painting I represented the Transfiguration, giving a new look to Christ, more modern, relevant, contemporary, with the lineaments of a man with no nationality, who represents all men, citizens of the world.

Sermon Notes

The Mystery of the Transfiguration of Jesus was foreshadowed in Moses' trek up the mountain to be in the glorious presence of God and to receive God's law as recorded in the Book of Exodus. Following the Mystery of the Resurrection, the Apostle Peter bears witness to the one who will return in the glory of God's presence on earth in his Second Epistle. The reading from Matthew's Gospel brings Moses, Peter, and Jesus, together in the timeless mystery of God's word of approval upon the life, ministry, and sacrifice of Jesus, our Lord.

Here’s How to Contact Our Interim Pastor and Staff

Interim Pastor – Bill Lentz pastorbill@lansdaleumc.orgAdministrative Assistant – Becky Conrad office@lansdaleumc.orgDirector of Music Ministry – Rays Koshy rjnewkoshy@gmail.comOrganist – Ruth Rineer ruth.e.rineer@gmail.comChildren’s Education Director - Liz Bonner lumceducation@verizon.netBright Beginnings Nursery School Dir. – Liz Bonner BrightBeginnings5@verizon.netNursery Director – Donna Fritz clod21361@aol.comYouth Directors– Ian Bonner and Mike Richardson lumcyouthteam@gmail.comCustodian – Bill Scheetz wps80jr@gmail.com

Emergency Contact – Pastor Bill – 484-767-2352Church Office Contact – 215-855-8364

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