May 8, 2022 Digital Bulletin

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 8, 2022 Mother’s Day 10:00 a.m. GOD’S PEOPLE GATHER GOD’S PEOPLE GATHER Gathering Prelude Ringing of the Church Bells Parish Notes (Can be found at the end of this bulletin) Invocation *Call To Worship Leader: Live in God’s love! Bring hope and peace to those you meet; People: We are called to be God’s witnesses. Leader: Celebrate with joy the passionate love of the Lord; People: Let us reflect divine love in all we think, say, and do. Leader: Let thanks and praise resound through this place of worship; People: We rejoice in God’s unfailing grace. Hallelujah!

*Opening Hymn UMH#145 “Morning Has Broken” Morning has broken Like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken Like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them, springing Fresh from the Word! Sweet the rain’s new fall Sunlit from Heaven, Like the first dewfall On the first grass. Praise for the sweetness Of the wet garden, Sprung in completeness Where his feet pass. Mine is the sunlight, Mine is the morning, Born of the one light Eden saw play. Praise with elation, Praise every morning, God’s re-creation Of the new day! Children’s Chat

GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED Prayer for Illumination: (in unison) Living Lord, who caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, and retain them, that we may ever hold fast to the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Gospel Reading Luke 1:26-31 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. Special Music Carol Hess Gospel Reading Luke 2:15-20 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message John Craig “Portrait of a Mother” GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND UMH#92 *Hymn of Response “For the Beauty of the Earth” For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,

hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. For thy church, that evermore lifteth holy hands above, offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given, for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy in heaven: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. Sharing In Prayer: Concerns and Joys Prayer List: Corona Virus Pandemic, Our United Methodist Denomination, 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, Dominic Acalotto Family, Susan Santarsiero, Barbara McCullough, Dana Nelson and Family, Alice Roese, Unspoken Requests, Those Suffering in Silence Circle of Prayer Churches: Jonestown UMC, Orangeville West Hill UMC, Carlisle; Howard UMC, Howard; Shirleysburg UMC, Shirleysburg; Prospect UMC, New Park; Liverpool UMC, Liverpool; Mill-Green UMC, Millville; Clearville UMC, Clearville; Faith UMC, Montoursville; Shehawken UMC, Starrucca Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer 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) 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. GOD’S PEOPLE ARE SENT FORTH *Hymn of Sending Forth UMH#572 “Pass It On” It only takes a spark to get a fire going, And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing; That’s how it is with God’s Love,

Once you’ve experienced it, Your spread the love to everyone You want to pass it on. What a wondrous time is spring, When all the trees are budding The birds begin to sing, The flowers start their blooming; That’s how it is with God’s love, Once you’ve experienced it. You want to sing, it’s fresh like spring, You want to pass it on. I wish for you my friend This happiness that I’ve found; You can depend on him, It matters not where you’re bound, I’ll shout it from the mountain top I want my world to know The Lord of love has come to me I want to pass it on. *Benediction *Choral Benediction UMH#664 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (v1)” Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing, the people of God

from this dwelling take leave. The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of our worship in all who believe. The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching, shall blossom in action for god and for all. God's grace did invite us, and love shall unite us to work for God's kingdom and answer the call. *Postlude * Invites the congregation to stand if able. Pastor: Lori Robinson Email: [email protected] Phone: (570)762-4918 Administrative Assistant: Jennie Chmielewski Email: [email protected]

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: Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Crew Thursday 6:30 p.m. SPRC Meeting Office Hours This Week: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12 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.

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.