voice and addressed them, Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified." Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him." And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added.

New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-23 (NRSV) If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.

*Hymn TFWS #2115 "Christ Has Risen"

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*Hymn UMH #613 "O Thou, Who This Mysterious Bread"

*Sending Forth Leader: Christ is alive in our midst. Christ goes with us along all life’s roads. People: We go out to serve in Christ’s name. May the love of Christ find expression in us. All: Amen.

Response TFWS #2184 "Sent Out in Jesus’ Name"

Postlude Attendance Last Week: 47 Prayer Concerns: Ft. Des Moines UMC, it’s programs and leaders; those home bound and their care-takers; and those we especially name: David Weesner, Coralie Cherry, Donna Ness, Floyd Bresee, and Lois Clevenger. Native American Sunday is the emphasis today. This offering is used to support Native American ministries. One half of the offering stays in Iowa to develop and strengthen Native American ministries within the conference. The other half provides scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist and other approved schools of theology. The sign-up sheet for readers for the months of May and June is avail-able on the table in the hall. Graduating Seniors will be recognized on Sunday, May 18. If you have a graduate in your family, contact the office (church_ftdsmumc@q.com or 515-285-6545) with their name and the name of the school from which they are graduating. During Annual Conference this year, crayons, markers, glue, and kid-safe scissors will be collected for Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center in Indianola. The collection box is located in the gathering area. The last day to donate will be June 1. 6

*Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-35 (NRSV) Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, "What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?" They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?" He asked them, "What things?" They replied, "The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him." Then he said to them, "Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?" Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures. As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, "Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now 4

nearly over." So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?" That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, "The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Sermon: “On the Road Again” Rev. Kathy Sides

The Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation, Confession and Pardon UMH pages 7 & 8 Offering *Doxology UMH #94 Prayer of Dedication Thank you, God, for the privilege of joining with Christ in the proclamation of your love for all people. May the ministries we support build up the body of Christ and reach out to the world with your healing love. Bless these gifts and all who give in any way to make your love known. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving UMH page 15 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. Giving of the Bread and Cup

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Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2014

* Please stand as you are able

Prelude

Welcome, Announcements, Joys and Concerns

*Call to Worship Leader: Christ our Savior lives! Alleluia! People: Break forth into joy! Sing together! God comforts those who’s hearts are broken in sorrow. Leader: We who once suffered in death, we who once cried in despair– People: Now we know victory over death! Now we know joy over despair! All: The risen Christ is with us here and on all the roads we travel. For God has raised Christ from the grave! Alleluia!

*Hymn UMH #307 "Christ Is Risen” *Unison Prayer Wondrous God, present with us when we do not know it, valuing us when we do not care for ourselves, planting in us the seed of your word even when the soil of our hearts is hard and unyielding, open our eyes to recognize you here. May we sense your presence next to us. May we hear your voice. May we know your touch. May we see you in one another and in the beauty all around us. May the reality of the living Christ transform our thoughts and deeds and send us forth today as deeply committed messengers of good news. Amen. Children’s Time

Choir Anthem Scripture Readings New Testament Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 (NRSV) But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his 2

Calendar for this week: Sunday, May 4: 9:45 a.m. Worship (Native American Ministries Offering will be received.) 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 1:30 p.m. 4-H (NOTE change of date!) 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Monday, May 5: 7:00 p.m. Biker Dads Against Drunk Driving Wednesday, May 7: 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, May 8: 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Friday, May 9: 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, May 10: 10:00 a.m. Girl Scouts 7:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Sunday, May 11: 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School & Coffee Hour 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Registration forms for Vacation Bible School (VBS)/Day Camp are avail-able on the table near the Sanctuary doors, in the hall (salmon colored pa-per). VBS will be held in collaboration with Christ Lutheran Church, 6411 SE 5th St, on June 23-26. Students entering 1st—6th grades in the fall will meet 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. They are to bring a sack lunch. Cost is $20/student with a $40 family limit. (Camperships are available.) Students age 3 years through those in kindergarten in the fall will meet from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Cost is $10/student with a $20 family limit. (Camperships available.) Students must be picked up at 11:30. Students entering 7th grade in the fall and older (this means adults!) are encouraged to sign up to be a helper. Bring your own lunch. No cost in-volved. Everyone is asked to RSVP by May 15 to assure that materials are available. Contact Rachael Hanna at clcDesMoines@gmail.com or 515-205-8644 or online at clcdesmoinesvbs.weebly.com/register.html. Registration forms are due by June 15. They can be mailed to Christ Lutheran Church, P O Box 35756, Des Moines IA 50315 7

Welcome! We are a community of faith in worship and action,

open to all in the spirit and love of God.

Please sign the friendship pad in the pew. Everyone is welcome to stay for refreshments and a time of visiting with your church family follow-ing the service. We welcome children in our worship service. However, if necessary, we do have a nursery and cry room on the second floor. It is unat-tended so you will need to remain with your child. The cry room is located to the left at the top of the stairs and a nursery is located to the right (4th doorway) at the top of the stairs.

Worship Assistants Liturgist - Greg Brain

Choir Director - Pamela Schisel Ushers - Jim Keller Sound - Rod Kent

Staff Rev. Kathy Sides, pastor

Laurie Jenkins, Church Musician Jane White, Administrative Assistant

Earl Sides, Custodian

Sunday Schedule Worship at 9:45 a.m.

Coffee Hour at 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion is generally celebrated

the first Sunday of the month

Sunday School (11:00—11:45) Classes are held through May, 18, 2014.

Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2014

Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church

6205 SW 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50315-5516 Office phone: 515-285-6545

church_ftdsmumc@q.com (Jane) kathysides@hotmail.com (Pastor Kathy)

web site: www.fdmumc.org