Blessed are those who trust in the Lord April 1, 2018 Matt Hall - Sr. Pastor
Couts United Methodist Church Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday - Liturgical Color - White COUNTDOWN Welcome to Our Easter Worship Service - Video WELCOME / REGISTRATION (Please fill out the registration on the last page of the bulletin, tear along the perforated line and place in the offering plate.) GREETING Leader: People: The peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. OPENING PRAYER SPECIAL MUSIC He Arose SonShine Ringers *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Alleluia! Christ is Risen! CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! Darkness has been vanquished! THE BRILLIANT LIGHT OF HOPE HAS COME! Come let us worship and celebrate the Good News! ALLELUIA! CHRIST IS RISEN! AMEN!! OPENING PRAISE Congregation Easter Hymn Medley (Christ The Lord is Risen Today, He Lives, Because He Lives) Cornerstone VIDEO We Are Here SPECIAL MUSIC Hallelujah Lisa Cockerell 2
OFFERING / PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER At The Cross CHILDREN S STORY CHILDREN S CHURCH Sarah Moden-Alliston Sarah Moden-Alliston (Children s Church is for children 3-Kindergarten. They will return to the sanctuary during the Invitation Song) SPECIAL MUSIC The Old Rugged Cross SonShine Ringers MESSAGE Giving Up Death SCRIPTURE John 20: 1-18 HOLY COMMUNION *INVITATION In Christ Alone Congregation Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone (If you want to join Couts United Methodist Church and/or make a commitment to Christ, you are invited to join Pastor Matt at the front of the sanctuary.) *BENEDICTION *If you are able, we invite you to stand. Worship Volunteers April 1, 2018 Sound Slides Usher Stewards Hospitality Table Butch Hott Becky Bond Ricky Torbett Randy Samson and Jimmie Whitt Couts Staff April 8, 2018 Sound Ethan Worsham Slides Becky Bond Usher Ricky Torbett Children s Sermon Sarah Moden-Alliston Children s Church Sarah Moden-Alliston Stewards Nancy Martin & Eliza Utley Greeters & Hospitality Table GPS Sunday School Class 3
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for the week of April 1st Today 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Monday Church Office Closed today 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts at the Scout Lodge Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - Men s Breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant 5:30 p.m. - Worship Mission Team Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Adult Nurture/Outreach Mission Team Meeting Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Force 3:30-5:30 - Kidzone 5:30 p.m. - Snack Supper 6:00 p.m. - Bible Studies, Praise Band Rehearsal, Tweens and Youth 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Force Thursday 5:00 p.m. - Girl Scouts 7:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts Next Sunday 11:45 a.m. - Forward in Missions Meeting / Lunch 5
Couts UMC Youth Loving God, Loving Neighbor Youth Sunday School Sunday, April 1-9:30 a.m. Easter Wednesday Youth Baggage Snack Supper Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. - Fellowship Hall $3.00 per adult Children 12 & under $1.00 Youth eat for free April 4th Enchilada Bake April 11th Taco Salad 6 Debt Reduction As of 03/29/2018 Debt Reduction Commitment Total: $381,448 Loan Balance: As of 1/31/17 - $908,567.67 As of 3/29/2018 - $707,186.43 Amount of Loan paid thus far: $201,381.24 5
Prayer Request Please tear off on the perforated line and place in the offering (Prayer requests that are submitted on this form are given to and prayed for by our Prayer Force the following Wednesday) Name requesting prayer for: Submitted by : Comments: Names to be taken off of the Prayer Requests: New Adult Class Church Conference Room #211 Led by Vince and Shelly Gonzales For more information contact Vince, Shelly, Pastor Matt or the New Wednesday Night Bible Studies - 6:00 p.m. My One Word by Mike Ashcraft Changing Your Life With Just One Word led by Julie Bishop In the Chapel New Small Group Bible Study Begins Wed., April 4-6:00 p.m. Small Group Study What Would Jesus Undo Starts with Worship - 2 to 3 Songs then a short (l0 min) Devotional, before the small groups break up for discussion April topics: April 4th Spiritual Indifference Cindy Hott - devotional April 11th Hollow Worship Bob Sharp - devotional April 18th Hypocrisy April 25th Spiritual Pride Kurt Harris devotional 7
Member Visitor Active in another church in Weatherford Out of town guest Wish to join Desire a call Attend Couts Regularly First Time Visitor Comments Email Address: Telephone # Street Address: City Zip Name:_(Please list all of your family that are in attendance) 04/01/2018 If you are visiting Couts, we want to welcome you and we hope that you have a great worship experience with us today. Please fill out the contact information, tear on the perforated line and put in the offering plate. Attendance Registration / Welcome Visitors 8 Mom s Group Meeting in Couts gym Friday, April 6th 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (nursery available) A time for moms to come and get together with other moms and enjoy an evening of fellowship. All moms and children are invited. Forward In Missions Meeting Sunday, April 8th 11:45 a.m. - lunch provided Fellowship Hall This is a follow-up meeting from the February meeting. All are welcome, even if you weren t here for the first meeting, to be a part of charting our course in Missions. We ll be discussing how we can serve people in our community, beyond our church. CCA Fundraiser Ranch Reunion Friday, April 20 Please call Amy or Jennifer to volunteer to work at Ranch Reunion. They need help in all areas. You can also donate any kind of themed basket or items for the auction.