Welcome! April 14, 2019

Order Of Worship Today’s Focus

PALM SUNDAY

Prelude Al Poppo

Welcome / Next Steps / Greet each other Dianne Smith

Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.

Worship in Song “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” UMH #277

Anthem Voices of Praise “Hosanna” (by Rodger Strader)

Joys & Concerns Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Prayer Response: Lest I forget Gethsemane, lest I forget Thine agony, Lest I forget Thy love for me, lead me to Calvary.

Offering & Hymn “Were You There?” UMH #288 (v. 1, 2, 5)

Doxology

Hymn of Preparation “Hosanna! Loud Hosanna!” UMH #278

Prayer for Pastor Dianne Smith

Message: “Prophecy Fulfilled” Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Response “Lead Me to Calvary”

Take the Light into the World Acolytes

Benediction

Postlude Al Poppo

Piano: Clara Jane Bidwell

Invite family and friends to Easter Service next

Sunday!

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: A world of justice and mercy walking humbly with God.

Nursery (off of lobby)

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Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause…

Please lift your neighbors in prayer…

Concerns: Pat Grouix; Jerry Rossman; Kristin Van Skiver; Richard Cunningham; Mary Jane & Phil Reed; Christine Lore; Gary Robinson; Gary Annan; family of Helen Bates; family of Julian Pope; Tina & Dick Dur-fee; Ted Lowenberg; Oscar Tucker; Lorna Knutson Calvert; Carol Marshall; Carin Harris; LeeAnn Pusatera; Don Watson; Doc Watson; Gaspar Aronica; Micki Thoms; Grace Chalela; Mary Ann Demeter; Ryan Wa-ters; Nation’s Vets; Johnn Johnson; Poul Munk-Madsen; Helle Munk-Madsen; Gabi Curtis; Sabrina Colbourne; Hope; Darcy; Lil; Lil’s friend’s cousin; Mark Gunderson; Arlene & E.J.; Valerie & Luis; Jim and James Gunderson; Loraine Gunderson; Ron Hawthorne, Sr.; Jerry & Vera Armstrong; George Yazel; fami-ly of Betty Schneider; Richard Brose; Mike & Pat Deighton; Norm; Mickey; Brent Hess; Vicki Howell; Ma-son; Janet Daley; Brenda Plummer; Joan Thiede; Harold & daughter, Holly; Joshua; Jeff; Jeffrey & Lorelei Ice; Steve & Nancy Ruegg; Mary Vicari; Barbara Brose; Jan Taegder; Joyce Brewer; Paul Schultz; Randy King

Joys or Concerns? Email: office@HudsonFirstUMC.org

CHURCH STAFF EMAILs

General Office .......................................... office@HudsonFirstUMC.org Barbara Mathias, financial secretary ... barbara@HudsonFirstUMC.org Don Word, co-worship director ............... donw@HudsonFirstUMC.org Joanne Kelly, co-worship director .......... joanne@HudsonFirstUMC.org Kristie Freeze, administrative asst .......... kristie@HudsonFirstUMC.org Martha Beneduci, facilities director ...... martha@HudsonFirstUMC.org Nancy Hitt, church administrator .............nancy@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pam Jacobson, parish nurse ....................... pam@HudsonFirstUMC.org

Welcome to worship! As the world prepares for egg hunts and waits for spring sales, we invite you to discover the deeper meaning of Easter. Whether you can quote Luke’s account of the resurrection or think that Easter morning is when a rabbit looks for his shadow, this is the place where you can find a faith that makes a difference. So bring your hopes and fears, doubts and faith, to a cross filled with God’s love and a tomb emptied as a promise of eternal life. Because He Lives, we can face tomorrow. Once again, welcome!

Pray!

We extend our hearts and prayers to the families of Roger Smiley, who joined the church triumphant April 5th; Barbara Kelly, who joined the church triumphant April 8th; Dee Gill, who joined the church triumphant in Octo-ber.

Sympathy

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DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HYMN?

Sunday, June 23rd, 2pm, we will be hav-

ing a Festival of Hymns. If you would like to have your favorite

hymn included, list your three favorite hymns below and place

this in the offering basket.

Favorite #1 ____________________________________________

Favorite #2 ____________________________________________

Favorite #3 ____________________________________________

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Child and Youth Protection Policy training will be held in Howard Hall on Saturday April 27th, 10am or Sunday, April 28th, 11:30am. Per Conference instructions, attendance at this training is required for all paid staff and anyone who volunteers with children or holds a church key. Please choose one of the dates mentioned above and plan to attend. There is a sign-up sheet in the Church lobby or you can call the Church office during regu-lar office hours. Thank you!

DO YOU HAVE A CHURCH KEY?

Changes made in the Child & Youth Protection Policy published by the Florida Conference, made it necessary to review our church building key holders. If you have a church key of any type, please see Martha Beneduci-Hall ASAP. The alarm codes will be changed as of May 1st. If you try to use a key with the old code, you will set the alarm off.

Also, if you are going to be a keyholder, the Conference requires that you take the Child and Youth Protection Policy training. See below for dates.

Thank you for helping us update our policies and procedures to be in compliance with Conference requirements.

It is hard to believe that we have just completed the first quar-ter of 2019….time flies. It has been a busy first quarter as I have been getting used to a new software program for contributions and hopefully, you will be patient as I work through not only the system but also doing the statements for the first time. You should be receiving your first statement the week of April 22nd, either via e-mail or by U.S. Postal Service. Emailed statements will come through our new software program “BREEZE”, and have a subject line of “Giving Statement for First Quarter.”

Please watch for it because it may go into your spam folder, so do not delete it by accident.

Please look over your statement because the format has changed. The front side will show details of your contribu-tions. On the reverse side, if you pledged for 2019, will be a summary of what you have given so far along with the percentage completed. Should you have a question regarding your statement please feel free to contact me at my home number of 727-868-6492. I want to thank you in advance for all you have given and will give in the future months along with patience as I work through the new system. —Barb Mathias, Financial Secretary

CPR & FIRST AID CLASS

Do you need a CPR or First Aid Class? Mark your calendar for the CPR class Tuesday, May 14th, 9am to 12:30pm in Howard Hall. It will cost $35 per

person. If you would like to hear more about the use of the AED’s at our church, you may join the class at 11:30am at no cost. FIRST AID CLASS will begin at 1:00pm on the same day. It is approximately 2 ½ hours.

If you plan to attend either of these classes, please sign up in the church lobby or call the church office. If you are required to take this class for your work at church it may be paid for you. Please check with Nancy Hitt or the head of your program to be sure, pri-or to attending the class.

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GIVE A CHILD AN EASTER BLESSING!

Share your love for Christ and the true meaning of Easter with a child who lives in our Children's Home. I will be collecting and sending Easter cards to the United Methodist Children's Home this year.

Please drop a card off in the Easter basket placed in the Church lobby next Sunday, April 14th or to the church office during the week.

Join me in letting the children know just how special they are during this glorious season.

CHILDREN'S HOME TOUR

Come join us on Friday, May 3rd as we visit our United Methodist Children's Home. We will be touring the various buildings on the property and learning more about how our Children's Home staff members support the needs of the very special children who live here.

The bus will leave the church property promptly at 8:30am and we will return before 5pm. Bring a snack and something to drink for this 2 1/2 hour drive. If there is time, we will stop for a quick bite to eat on the way home.

Sign up early because the bus only holds 14 people. Sign up sheets are in the Church Welcome Center and the front office area.. If you have any question, please call Fran Scerbo 727-597-3727

Thank you, Fran Scerbo, Children’s Home Rep

RED BIRD MISSION AND CLINIC – APRIL MISSIONS PROJECT

One of the vital ministries of the Red Bird Mission is the Red Bird Clinic. Many of the residents in this remote, rural area would have difficulty re-

ceiving needed care without the work of this clinic. The Health and Wellness ministry provides medical and dental services in an area that is chronically under served. In addition to in-clinic visits, the providers travel to the homes of patients to provide care for those who are home-bound.

Your donation is urgently needed to support these vital ministries. The Mission is currently facing a financial crisis that is making it difficult to continue all the areas of ministries they provide. Please mark your check( memo line) or envelope: Red Bird Mission. Thank you!

A Minute with Missions by Jean Alderman

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Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Don’t wait, get connected today!

Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith Bible study and discussion group.

Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan March, April, May Call to Discipleship, Ministry, Mission, and the spread of the Gospel. (Luke, Matthew, and Romans)

Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study of John

Today: Sunday, April 14 PALM SUNDAY 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children’s Sunday School-CWC 8:45am Limitless Youth class-CE1 8:45am Galileans-CE9 (will resume 3/31)

8:45am Searching Christians -HH 10:00am Worship-WC 6:00pm Limitless-FH 6:30pm Instruments of Praise rehearsal-WC

Monday, April 15 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:00am Morning Flutes-CWC 9:30AM Flex & Balance-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10

Tuesday, April 16 9:15am Prayer Warriors-WC 10:00am Stitches-CWC 10:30am Caregivers Support-CE10 5:00pm Journey through the Bible-CE1 5:00pm Finance-CE10 6:00pm Council-CE10 7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts-HH

Wednesday, April 17 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 4:45pm New Chapel bells-WC 5:30pm Bellaires-WC 6:00pm Limitless-CE1 6:00pm Pastor’s Bible Study-HH 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal-WC

Thursday, April 18 10:00am Stephen Ministry-CE1 10:30am Brass Quintet-CWC 2:00pm Pastor’s Bible Study-HH

Friday, April 19 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC 12:00pm Women’s Emmaus 7:00pm Good Friday Service-WC

Saturday, April 20 8:00am Men’s Emmaus-FR 9:15am Heart to Heart-CWC

BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House FR-Franks WC - Worship Center

Please call or send a card to…

4/16 Robin Hollabaugh 4/18 Carol Nevins 4/18 John Maxwell 4/19 Bryan Miller 4/19 Roxanne Vaughn 4/20 Susan Rowley 4/20 Lizannette Reyes

Corrections: 727-868-6178

If you have a heart for pray-er, we invite you to join us to pray for the needs of our family, friends, and church each Tuesday at 9:15am in Room CE10. During Lenten season, we will meet at the Worship Center Prayer Wall.

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Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness

Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11:30a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Barb (BJ) Hebda 727-860-4709 Open to all women—faith and friend-ship blend together in a time of Chris-tian fellowship.

Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.

Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs, Rm. CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.

Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children’s Sunday School

Thrift Store Hours: (727-863-6742) Tues-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture. Volunteers needed, contact Laura, 727-863-0176.

Food Pantry Wed, 9a - 12p, Howard Hall Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669 with food and spiritual nourishment. Donations appreciated.

Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 3rd Friday monthly Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242

Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!

Limitless (6-12th) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship - Lesson: Covenant 6p Sundays, Youth group—devotion and activity 6:00p Wednesdays, Small Group Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.

The Encouragers

Cub and Boy Scouts Tues., 7pm, Howard Hall Contact: Russ Hagerman 727-364-4782

Prepare young people to make ethi-cal and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.