The Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 21, 2021

Thank you for covenanting to wear your face masks/coverings

throughout the service. The hymns and the sung responses will be sung

by the choir only; we discourage congregational singing at this time.

The congregation is invited to recite the spoken responses, the prayers,

the Affirmation of Faith, and the Mission Statement.

All who are able, please stand.

Opening Voluntary

When the Stars Began to Fall (My Lord, What a Morning)

Spiritual setting by Fred J. Allen

The Instrumental Ensemble

© 1992 TRN Music Publisher, Inc.

Words of Welcome Rev. Jim Humphries

Opening Hymn

At the Name of Jesus king’s weston

At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow,

every tongue confess him King of glory now;

’tis the Father’s pleasure we should call him Lord,

who from the beginning was the mighty Word.

Humbled for a season, to receive a name

from the lips of sinners unto whom he came,

faithfully he bore it, spotless to the last,

brought it back victorious when from death he passed.

Bore it up triumphant with its human light,

through all ranks of creatures to the central height,

to the throne of Godhead, to the Father’s breast;

filled it with the glory of that perfect rest.

In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue

all that is not holy, all that is not true.

Crown him as your captain in temptation's hour;

let his will enfold you in its light and power. words: Caroline M. Noel, 1870

music: Ralph Vaughn Williams, 1925; Music by permission of Oxford University Press

DAVIDSON

UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH

WE WILL BE THE BODY

OF CHRIST IN OUR

COMMUNITY THROUGH

WORSHIP EDUCATION

FELLOWSHIP

SERVICE

Prayer of Confession

Almighty and merciful God,

we know that when we offend another, we offend you.

We are aware that we have often allowed the shadow of hate

to cloud our souls, hiding the light from our unseeking eyes.

We have said unpleasant and hurtful things to our brothers and sisters

when they failed to live up to our expectations.

Grant that we might find that spark of love that ever burns within us,

the love that you have shown to us even when we failed you.

Fan the embers of that love until it roars again

in flames of love, peace, and reconciliation.

Forgive us our sins and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us.

Lead us into new life through your Son Jesus Christ,

who died for the sins of all. Amen.

Michael J. O’Donnell, USA, 20th cent.

Song of Forgiveness

O Lord, Have Mercy oré poriajú verekó

O Lord, have mercy, O Lord, have mercy, O Lord, have mercy, have mercy on us.

O Christ, have mercy, O Christ, have mercy, O Christ, have mercy, have mercy on us.

O Lord, have mercy, O Lord, have mercy, O Lord, have mercy, have mercy on us.

words and music: Guarani Kyrie, Paraguay; harm. Carlton R. Young

Words of Assurance

Pastor: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;

that proves God’s love toward us.

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

All: Glory to God. Amen.

Prayer for Illumination

Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus lemmel

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face,

and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.

words and music: Helen H. Lemmel, 1922

Gospel Reading John 12:20-33; Frieda Brown, lector

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to

Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’

Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered

them, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a

grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears

much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will

keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my

servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour.

‘Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—“Father, save me from this hour”? No, it is

for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came

from heaven, ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd standing there heard it

and said that it was thunder. Others said, ‘An angel has spoken to him.’ Jesus answered, ‘This

voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgement of this world; now the ruler

of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people

to myself.’ He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.

Lector: This is the Gospel of our Lord.

People: Praise to you, O Christ!

Sermon Rev. Dianne Lawhorn

Affirmation of Faith A Modern Affirmation #885, United Methodist Hymnal

Pastor:

Where the Spirit of the Lord is,

there is the one true church, apostolic and universal,

whose holy faith let us now declare:

Pastor and People:

We believe in God the Father,

infinite in wisdom, power, and love,

whose mercy is over all his works,

and whose will is ever directed to

his children’s good.

We believe in Jesus Christ,

Son of God and Son of man,

the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace,

the ground of our hope,

and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death.

We believe in the Holy Spirit

as the divine presence in our lives,

whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance

of the truth of Christ,

and find strength and help in time of need.

We believe that this faith should manifest itself

in the service of love

as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord,

to the end

that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.

Gloria Patri greatorex

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen. Amen.

words: Lesser Doxology, 3rd - 4th cent.

music: Henry W. Greatorex, 1851

Pastoral Prayers

The pastor will end each petition with: Lord, in your mercy,

to which the congregation responds: Hear our prayer.

The Offering of our Gifts

You may give to the church’s General Fund by texting 704-457-5083

with the amount you would like to contribute, online at www.davidsonumc.org/finances,

or by placing your offering in the Offering Collection Cabinets located at the doors.

Offertory

The Martyr Fred J. Allen

© 1996 TRN Music Publisher, Inc.

Doxology old 100th

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

words: Thomas Ken, 1674

music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

We will serve in a manner befitting our protocols, distanced with individual wafers and

individual (and sealed) cups of juice, leaving it to the discretion of our in-person participants

about whether to receive. Those receiving will do so at the altar rails, one pew section at a time.

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

…And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name

and join their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

…And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in

praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us,

as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

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.

Communion Music

It Is Well With My Soul arr. Nicol Smith, Todd Smith, and Allan Hall

Heidi Peters and Dick Slater, duet

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery

in which you have given yourself to us.

Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit,

to give ourselves for others,

in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Closing Hymn

Take Up Thy Cross germany

"Take up thy cross," the Savior said, "if thou wouldst my disciple be;

deny thyself, the world forsake, and humbly follow after me."

Take up thy cross, let not its weight fill thy weak spirit with alarm;

his strength shall bear thy spirit up, and brace thy heart and nerve thine arm.

Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, nor let thy foolish pride rebel;

thy Lord for thee the cross endured, to save thy soul from death and hell.

Take up thy cross and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down;

for only those who bear the cross may hope to wear the glorious crown.

words: Charles W. Everest, 1833 music: William Gardiner’s Sacred Melodies, 1815

Our Mission We will be the Body of Christ in our community

through worship, education, fellowship, and service .

Benediction and Response

Closing Voluntary

Please remain seated. Ushers will instruct and release the congregation by section

at the end of the Postlude. Outer sections will exit first, followed by center sections.

Welcome!

Welcome to Davidson United Methodist Church! Thank you for choosing to worship

with us today. If it is the first time you are worshipping with us, it is a joy to introduce you to

our church; our doors are open to all. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we’d love to

walk alongside you. Our mission statement captures our desire “to be the Body of Christ

in our community through worship, education, fellowship, and service.” It is our

commitment to live out our Christian faith in fresh and relevant ways.

Let us hear from you; we would like to encourage you on your faith journey. Whether

you are a spiritual seeker who’s just starting to ask questions about God or a committed

Christian who wants to dig deeper, you will find a home here at Davidson United Methodist

Church (DUMC). Check out our ministries, listen to a sermon, and read about what’s

going on at DUMC on our website at: www.davidsonumc.org.

Thank you for being a part of our worship! The Peace of Christ be with you!

DUMC Instrumental Ensemble

Flute: Debbie Chartraw

Clarinet: Peggy Aspland, Beverly Brown, Daniel Dryden, Gabby Gazaille, Lauren Walker

Alto Sax: Don Clark Tenor Sax: George Wasson

Trumpet: Don Peach, Josh Belvin Euphonium: Tom Stapleton

Trombone: Thad Salvage Tuba: Bayden Brown, Lily Darr

Percussion: Glenn Loomer, Timpani; Canon Brown, Auxiliary Percussion

Livestream Note

This worship service is recorded and shared via the Internet on our church website

(www.davidsonumc.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DavidsonUMC).

Audio or video of any congregant may appear in the webcast.

Pastoral Care Note

A DUMC pastor remains on call after hours to be of assistance during emergency situations

(death, sudden hospitalizations, etc.). Please call 704-770-1264 (or the Church Office -704-892-8277-

which provides this number as well) and a pastor will respond as soon as possible.

2021 Sanctuary Flowers Schedule

A Signup Genius schedule is available for the 2021 Sanctuary flowers at www.davidsonumc.org

under Registrations. Contact Jonna at jeichorn@davidsonumc.org with any questions.

Today’s music selections are reprinted by permission through OneLicense.net #A-714792 and CCLI #2958800.

Holy Week Opportunities

Palm Sunday ▪ Sunday, March 28

9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Communion will be served.

Holy Thursday ▪ Thursday, April 1

7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Communion will be served.

Good Friday ▪ Friday, April 2

7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Easter Sunday ▪ Sunday, April 4

6:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

The Carolina Brass will accompany the choir at the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services.

These worship services will be livestreamed. If you would like to attend in-person worship,

you may register on our church website under Registrations.

Holy Week Through Music

Musicians Mark Miller, Kevin Turner, Virginia Herrick, and Scott Peters will lead a live Holy Week

Through Music performance on Sunday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. It can be watched on our Facebook and

YouTube pages or at www.davidsonumc.org. They will perform songs meaningful to Holy Week.

Mark and Scott have been frequent musical guests in worship at DUMC.

Calling All Easter Egg Hunters!

Join the Youth Group for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 28 at 4:00 p.m. Every participant

needs to wear a mask and bring their own basket. There will be different time slots to reduce the

number of egg hunters at one time and we ask you to adhere to your chosen time frame. The hunting

locations will be spread out according to age group. Register for your time slot on the church website

under Registrations. In the event of rain, we will not hold the Easter Egg Hunt as this is a completely

outdoor event. Contact Brittany Viehmann for questions at bviehmann@davidsonumc.org.

Easter Sunday Flower Crosses

Families are invited to bring fresh-cut (or store-bought) flowers to place on one of two crosses:

on the front lawn along Main Street and in the Courtyard.

Missional Impact Opportunities

Make-A-Difference (MAD) Collection for March is for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry at

Ada Jenkins. They are asking for donations of laundry detergent. Place your donations in the black

containers located outside the Church Office.

Men's Shelter DUMC provides a meal for the Men's Shelter the first Sunday of every month. Our

next date is Sunday, April 4. Sign up at www.davidsonumc.org under Registrations to serve a meal,

make a sausage or vegetarian casserole, or purchase fruit cocktail or green beans. You may notice a

slight change in the amount of items requested for the Men's Shelter. Due to the increase in their needs,

we were asked if a larger quantity of food could be delivered. The amount of casseroles, fruit, and green

beans has been adjusted to help the Shelter feed more people. Thanks to all of you that have so faithfully

provided to this ministry, your passion for it is a gift.

Hospitality and Worship Opportunity

DUMC Greeter Greeters are guests first official point of contact with the congregation. They provide the

most important first impression of our congregation. They offer hospitality to everyone. Greeters remember

that all people are important to God and welcome them as such. If you feel led to be a welcoming and

inclusive part of DUMC, consider serving as one of its Greeters. This is a great way to meet new people

and say hello to old friends as they come for worship. Greeters are needed 20 minutes prior to the start of

each service and, if needed, Greeters will have a reserved seat in worship. To learn more and join the

Greeter Team, contact Charlotte Thomas at cthomas@davidsonumc.org or at 704-892-8277, ext. 279.

Children and Family Ministry Opportunities

MyPath Mentors are needed at Caterpillar Ministries! Do you love teenagers? Are you interested in

learning about the world of college admissions? Do you have an hour or two each month to meet with your

student on Zoom? If so, you may be a great fit for this new ministry opportunity! MyPath is a new college/

career planning program at Caterpillar Ministries that matches volunteer mentors with high school students

to guide them as they plan for their future. We have new mentor training sessions coming up this spring.

Please consider this opportunity to impact a student's life! Contact Cindy Turner at cindyjturner@gmail.com

for more information and to sign up.

Preschool Registration Is Open Detailed information about 2021-22 class options and tuition is now

available on the church website at davidsonumc.org/weekdaypreschool. Questions? Contact Tara Condon at

tcondon@davidsonumc.org.

Faith and Spiritual Formation Opportunities

Lenten Contemplative Chapel Join us for a simple, online worship experience via Zoom on Tuesdays

through March 30, from 11:00 a.m. – noon. Using Lectio Divina, we will read through a Scripture passage

and reflect upon it prayerfully, in silence and conversation; share in God's grace with a spiritual communion

liturgy; and incorporate a Welcoming Prayer practice for self-examination and repentance. Participate any

Tuesday you are available. Register with Nancy Bellamy at nancy@starrettefarmretreat.com. Questions?

Contact Ann Starrette at astarrette@davidsonumc.org.

Stations of the Cross - Day Retreat Join us for a time of learning and a liturgy of remembrance.

There will be two opportunities, each one limited to 12 participants: Sunday, March 14, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

and Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We will explore the history of this practice and relevant

Scripture passages and will experience the newly created Stations of the Cross prayer walk, nestled in a

peaceful setting leading through the woods at Starrette Farm Retreat in Statesville. Cost is $25 per session.

Learn more and register at: www.thelydiagroup.com/soul-tending-retreats. Questions? Contact Ann Starrette

at astarrette@davidsonumc.org.

The Sacred Invitation, a 12-month soul-shaping curriculum, is for those who yearn to respond to the

Spirit’s invitation to live out their sacred purpose while being nurtured in a kindred community. This

program, which includes 11 retreat days, is a holistic approach to the inner-work that deepens participants’

life with God — equipping and empowering them to love, live, and lead from the center out. The program

begins on August 7 - 8, 2021. Each retreat begins on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. (except the first retreat, which

begins at 10:00 a.m.) until 8:00 p.m., and continues on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Meals and

refreshments are provided. Retreats are held at the Starrette Farm Retreat in Statesville, NC. For details and

an application, see www.davidsonumc.org/sacred-invitation. Applications are due May 1, 2021.

Davidson United Methodist Church Rev. Shane Page • Senior Pastor

Rev. Kevin Turner, Rev. Brad Hinton,

Rev. Dianne Lawhorn, Rev. Jim Humphries • Associate Pastors

Post Office Box 718 • 233 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036