May 15, 2022, Fifth Sunday of Easter

Moscow United Methodist Church 126 Church Street Moscow, Pennsylvania 18444 Church Phone: (570)842-7251 Email: [email protected] Website: moscowumc.com Worship Service 10:00 Sunday School 9:00 Mission Statement: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

May 15, 2022 Fifth Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m. GOD’S PEOPLE GATHER GOD’S PEOPLE GATHER Gathering Prelude The Gift of Love Traditional/Hal H. Hopson Ringing of the Church Bells Parish Notes (Can be found at the end of this bulletin) Invocation *Call To Worship Leader: We have been formed in the image of God; People: Made to love our brothers and sisters in Christ, all children of God. Leader: We have been taught how to love one another unconditionally; People: And we are called to share that love with confidence. Leader: The Holy Spirit moves, giving us gifts to do God’s work; People: The Spirit will show us the way to go where God is leading us.

*Opening Hymn UMH#422 “Jesus, Thine All-Victorious Love” Jesus, thine all-victorious love shed in my heart abroad; then shall my feet no longer rove, rooted and fixed in God. O that in me the sacred fire might now begin to glow; burn up the dross of base desire and make the mountains flow! O that it now from heaven might fall and all my sins consume! Come, Holy Ghost, for thee I call, Spirit of burning, come! Refining fire, go through my heart, illuminate my soul; scatter thy life through every part and sanctify the whole. Children’s Chat GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED Guide us, O God, by your Word, and Holy Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover peace. Amen.

New Testament Reading Acts 11:11-18 Right then three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying. The Spirit told me to have no hesitation about going with them. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s house. He told us how he had seen an angel appear in his house and say, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.’ “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?” When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.” Special Music Carol Hess I Love To Tell The Story/Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Arranged by Lorie Line Gospel Reading John 13:31-35 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in

him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message Pastor Lori Robinson “Make a Difference” GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND UMH#547 *Hymn of Response “O Church of God, United” O church of God, united to serve one common Lord, proclaim to all one message, with hearts in glad accord. Christ ever goes before us; we follow day by day with strong and eager footsteps along the upward way.

From every land and nation the ordered ranks appear; to serve one valiant leader they come from far and near. They chant their one confession, they praise one living Lord, and place their sure dependence upon his saving word. Though creeds and tongues may differ, they speak, O Christ, of thee; and in thy loving spirit we shall one people be. Lord, may our faithful service and singleness of aim proclaim to all the power of thy redeeming name. May thy great prayer be answered that we may all be one, close bound, by love united in thee, God's blessed Son: to bring a single witness, to make the pathway bright, that souls which grope in darkness may find the one true light. Sharing In Prayer: Concerns and Joys

Prayer List: Corona Virus Pandemic, Our United Methodist Denomination, Upcoming Susquehanna Annual Conference, Our Country and Leaders, All Military Troops, War in Ukraine, Maple Lake/Daleville UMCs & Pastor Eric Luczak, Mary Tanfield, Geoff Walker, Eric Schilling, Sandy Krisler, Frank Ciero, Sr., Sandy Avery, Susan Santarsiero, Barbara McCullough, Dana Nelson and Family, Alice Roese, Unspoken Requests, Those Suffering in Silence Circle of Prayer Churches: Pine Creek Valley UMC, Gaines; St Pauls UMC, Red Lion; Hope in the Valley, Cassville; Trinity UMC, Lewistown; First UMC, Pittston; *New Creation Community Church, Dover; * Bishop Bangura Memorial UMC, Motema - Sierra Leone; Summerhill UMC, Berwick; Trout Run UMC, Trout Run; Snyders UMC, New Bloomfield; Clifford UMC, Clifford; Mount Asbury Camp & Retreat Center, Newville Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Reception of the Tithes and Offerings *Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Offertory Prayer (in unison) Loving God, as your Holy Word reveals, your gift of grace is offered to all of your children. You wait expectantly to for our response. In this holy moment, we respond in obedience to financial giving with your blessing for the common good of all. We respond by praising your name in prayer. We respond by singing, “Glory be to God!” Amen. GOD’S PEOPLE ARE SENT FORTH *Hymn of Sending Forth TFWS#2008 “Let All Things Now Living” Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving To God our Creator triumphantly raise, Who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, Who guides us and leads to the end of our days.

God's banners fly o'er us, God’s light goes before us, A pillar of fire shining forth in the night, Till shadows have vanished, and darkness is banished, As forward we travel from light into light. The law God enforces, the stars in their courses, The sun in its orbit obediently shine; The hills and the mountains, the rivers and fountains, The deeps of the ocean proclaim the Divine, We, too, should be voicing our love and rejoicing; With glad adoration a song let us raise, Till all things now living unite in thanksgiving: To God in the highest, hosanna and praise. *Benediction *Choral Benediction TFWS#2226 “Bind Us Together Lord” Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, Bind us together in love There is only one God, There is only one King; There is only one body, That is why we sing.

*Postlude Procession of Joy Beethoven/Hal H. Hopson * Invites the congregation to stand if able. Pastor: Lori Robinson Email: [email protected] Phone: (570)762-4918 Administrative Assistant: Jennie Chmielewski Email: [email protected] ***We will be having a special collection after worship in the Narthex to purchase bicycle helmets for our event on May 29th*** ANNOUNCEMENTS General Information: • Children are welcome during worship, there are Busy Bags in the coat room, and the Nursery is open for childcare after Children’s Chat for children up to age 6 • Restrooms can be found down the hall across the Narthex from the Sanctuary. • For more information, please go to our website, www.moscowumc.com

Schedule This Week: Ad Council Meeting (Virtual) Monday 7:00 p.m. Christian Connections Tuesday 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Morning Crew Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Vision Team Meeting Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Office Hours This Week: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday May 20 Ministries and Missions / Community Collections: *** MUMC DONATION STATION *** The MUMC Donation Station is located in the narthex of the church building: is located in the narthex of the church building: For the month of May we will be collecting *NEW* bicycle helmets. We will be working with the Moscow Police Department to distribute these helmets to the children in our community. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, please talk to Jennie in the office. Infant Hat Collection: Thank you to those who continue to donate hats. If you are unable to knit or crochet but would like to contribute, you can donate yarn for others to make the hats. Information on which yarns are best can be found with the hat patterns. Food Pantry & Dry Goods Pantry – Most Needed Items of the week:

Food Pantry- peanut butter, pasta, and canned ravioli Dry Goods Pantry – bar soap We are collecting plastic bags and other stretchy plastic, which will be turned into an outdoor bench when we reach 500lbs. So far we have reached our goal for our first bench. We continue to collect aluminum tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton. MUMC Power of Prayer Network – If anyone is in need of prayer, please contact Cis Lyon, Pastor Lori, or Jennie, so your requests can be given to the Power of Prayer Network. The MUMC Learning Tree Preschool spots for the 2022- 2023 school year are filling fast. If you or someone you know would like to enroll their child, applications as well as other information can be found on our website under the “Ministries” section. Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities: Sunday School continues to meet Sundays at 9AM for all ages. The children meet in the sanctuary. The last day will be Sunday, May 22, we will be off for Memorial Day, then we will have a party for the students on June 5. Contact Barbara Havenstrite for more information. The Adults are currently meeting in Pastor Lori’s office. Christian Connections virtual Bible virtual Bible study meets Tuesday evenings 6:15-7:30. Join us as we discuss

scriptures in their original context and discover how we can live out these biblical principals in our daily living. The group will meet every Tuesday in May. Upcoming Activity and Event Information: Vision Team: The Vision Team is looking over the life cycle of the church and area demographics, compiling core values and traditions of MUMC and more, to prayerfully discern God’s vision of ministry, mission, and fellowship for the future. If anyone would like to serve on the Vision Team, please contact Pastor Lori. CPR/AED Class: If anyone would like to sign up for a future class, please contact Jennie in the office, or add your name to the list on the table in the Narthex. Mark your calendars for this year’s Spring Sale. It will be on June 18th. **COMMUNITY EVENT** Please join us Sunday, May 29, immediately following worship from 11am-1pm, as we work in conjunction with the Moscow Police Department to hand out free bike helmets to the children in our community. We will also enjoy some free activities and snacks.

Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School. VBS will be hosted by us the evenings of July 11, 12, and 13. CRITICAL NEED for a small, one bedroom apartment, for an over 40 woman, non-smoker, quiet, responsible. Call or text: Nicole Verrone at 570-855-9557 Thank you, Carol Verrone.