La Plata United Methodist

Church

3rd Sunday of Easter

Café Worship (8:30)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church tocelebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Music Before WorshipWelcome & Centering

*Opening Prayer (Together)O Risen One, we awake this morning and find youwatching over us. You never slumber nor sleep and wegive thanks for your forever faithfulness. Help us to befaithful as well while we live this life that has been givenby you through Christ our Lord. It is in his name wepray, Amen.

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Christ

Musical Moment Just A Little Talk With Jesus Now let us, have a little talk with Jesus, Let us, tell him all about our troubles, He will, hear our faintest cry, And he will, answer by and byNow when you, feel a little prayer wheel turning, And you, know a little fire is burning.You will, find a little talk with Jesus makes it right.

Announcements & InvitationsTime of Prayer:

Time of Witness

Sharing Our Week’s Blessings & Trials, Requests,Silent Prayers and the Lifting of HandsPastoral PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer (Together)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thyname. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth asit is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.

ReloadScriptures for the Day

The Gospel Lesson John 21: 1-17 The Gospel Lesson Luke 24: 34-35

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl

“RESURRECTION: Just A Little Talk With Jesus”

Benediction*Please rise in body or in spirit

Liturgist: Susan McCullers; Service Prayer Partner: Sharon Bowie

Communion Steward: Rita RileyCommunion Servers: Archie Verdiglione, Sr,

Roger & Judith Merrick

Traditional Worship (11:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church to

celebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Prayer Before WorshipO Risen One, we awake this morning and find you watching over

us. You never slumber nor sleep and we give thanks for your

forever faithfulness. Help us to be faithful as well while we live this

life that has been given by you through Christ our Lord. It is in his

name we pray, Amen.

Prelude L i n da Dent Mitchell

Lighting the Altar Candles, & A Time of Quiet Meditation

After the Prayer Before Worship, when the Prelude begins,

please quiet yourselves in preparation for worship.

The Introit: Chancel Choir

“Be Present at Our Table, Lord”

Welcome, News & Opportunities

*Call to Worship ~ from Revelation 5

Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands

upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand.

In a loud voice they were saying:

“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth

and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth

and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying:

“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and

honor and glory and power for ever and ever, Amen!”

*Opening Hymn UM Hymnal, 307

“Christ Is Risen”

Opening PrayerYou have risen, O Christ and we look for your life in the lives

around us. It grieves us that, even in the midst of your rising, there

are still places of darkness and death in our lives and in the world.

O God, break in with your resurrection power and make a way for

our land, our Church, and our spirits as we tread this ground. Place

in us the light of the Risen Christ that we might illumine every dark

place and call your name in the midst of death itself! We shall not

be moved, but stand firm in the light of your Life, lived among us.

In the name that is above every name, Jesus, we pray, Amen.

Compassion Sunday Presentation Barbara Lily

Passing the PeaceThe Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us greet our neighbors and extend God’s peace to each other

The Epistle Lesson John 21: 1-17

The Offertory Chancel Choir

“An Invitation to Grace”

*The Doxology UM Hymnal, 95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all

creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn of Preparation UMHymnal, 98

“To God Be The Glory”

The Gospel Lesson Luke 24: 34-35

This is the word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl

“RESURRECTION: Just A Little Talk With Jesus”

Communion Song The Faith We Sing, 2025

“As The Deer”

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

*Closing Hymn see insert

“Just A Little Talk With Jesus”

*Benediction

*Congregational Response The Faith We Sing, 2080

“All I Need is You”

All I need is you, Jesus, all I need is you.

You are the source of all I need. All I need is you.

Postlude Linda Dent Mitchell

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Acolytes: Allison Bowser; Liturgist: Rev. Ed Chance

Communion Steward: Lesa Richardson;

Communion Servers: Sylvia Mudd, Garth & Debra Bowling

Organist: Linda Dent Mitchell; Chancel Choir Director: Pat Day

Service Prayer Partner: Ellen Lewis

The flowers on the altar are given to theglory of God, and in memory of her mother, Helen Hindle’s birthday,

by Louise Stine

The Scripture LessonsJohn 21: 1-17 (NIV)Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened

this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana

in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. “I’m going

out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they

went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Early in the

morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was

Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they

answered.

He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.”

When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number

of fish.

Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as

Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around

him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples

followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore,

about a hundred yards. When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there

with fish on it, and some bread.

Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” So Simon Peter

climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish,

153, but even with so many the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and

have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew

it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same

with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he

was raised from the dead.

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do

you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love

me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my

sheep.”

The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said,

“Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Luke 24: 34-35 (NIV)They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven

and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has

risen and has appeared to Simon.” Then the two told what had happened on

the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

Living Into God’s Word1. How does having a “little talk with Jesus” makes thingsright in your life?

2. Peter found out the Lord was there and jumped right out ofthe boat. What is another experience of Peter’s where he “gotout of the boat” to be with Jesus? (Use Matthew 14:29) to jogyour memory if you need to)

3. Peter left the comfort of the boat to be with Jesus. When isthe last time you went outside of your comfort zone for Jesus?What happened?

4. Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Jesus. How manytimes has he asked YOU?

5. How have you “fed Jesus’ sheep”?

6. Jesus appeared to Peter another time, which is notdetailed in the bible. Why do you think that is?

7. (From Luke 24)...The Lord has risen and appeared to_________!

8. How many times, according to the gospels, did the risenChrist appear to Peter?

9. Secret, spiritual knowledge is known as ___________.

10. Why are we Easter People?

Church CalendarSunday, May 5 - Holy Communion

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:45a Sunday School for all ages

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

11:15p Kid’s Church (Rm. 423)

12:00p ASP Mexican Fiesta (FH1)

12:15p Confirmation Class (YR)

2:00p Confirmation Practice (Sanctuary)

6:30p Youth Group (YR)

Monday, May 6

9:00a BLP 4's Parent Conferences (FH2)

9:00a Meals & Hope Food Prep (Kitchen)

5:30p 12 Step Home Group - AA (Rm. 104)

6:00p Girl Scout Troop 1438 (Rm. 110)

7:30p Pastor’s Study “Eternity is Now in Session (FH2)

8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, May 7

9:00a BLP 3's Parent Conferences (FH2)

10:00a BLP 2's program practice (FH1)

10:45a BLP 3's program practice (Sanctuary)

1:30p BLP 2's Team Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

4:00p Dine Out at IHOP till 9:00p

5:30p Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)

6:00p Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group

6:30p Country Clovers 4-H Club #1518 (Rm. 104)

6:30p Mounted Wanderer’s 4-H Club (FH1)

7:00p Evening Circle (Parlor)

Wednesday, May 8

9:30a Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Rm. 110)

10:45a BLP 4's program practice (Sanctuary)

12:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104)

1:30p BLP 4's Team Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex)

6:30p Southern Maryland Trail Riders Board Mtg. (FH1)

7:00p Cherub Choir & Crimson Angels Practice (Rm. 104 & 110)

Thursday, May 9

10:00a BLP 2's Program Practice (FH1)

10:45a BLP 3's program practice (Sanctuary)

5:30p Cub Scout Pack 423 Leadership Mtg. (FH1)

6:30p Cub Scout Pack 423 Den meeting (Rms. 104, 106, 110 & FH1)

7:00p Silent Auction Recap Mtg. (FH2)

Friday, May 10 - Church Office Closed

6:30p Youth Group Movie Night (YR)

Saturday, May 11

Sunday, May 12 - Mother’s Day

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:45a Sunday School for all ages

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

1:30p Sagepoint ServiceKEY: FH1=Old Fellowship Hall, FH2=New Fellowship Hall, Rm. 104=Old Youth Room, Rm. 106=Old Conf. Rm #1,

Rm. 110=Old Conf. Rm. #2, Rm. 102=Old Parlor BLP=Blessed Lambs Preschool, M & M=Meal & a Message

HERE’S THE SCOOPGRAPEVINE - La Plata UMC wishes to thank Tricia Holcomb for her service over

the past two years as Editor of our online newsletter, The Grapevine. Tricia has

done a wonderful job at collecting stories, selecting graphics, and working with

the office staff to try to make sure we don't miss anything. We have enjoyed

working with her and she will be missed.

Sherri Hastings has graciously accepted the position of Editor beginning with

the May 12 issue. You can send your articles to her at

news.laplataumc@yahoo.com beginning Monday, May 6. Remember that the

deadline to submit articles is 4:00 PM on Wednesday afternoon.

As you see these ladies after service or around the community, please thank

them personally. It is through their willingness that the ministries, missions, and

opportunities of our church have and will continue to be lifted up so that we can

participate, bless and be blessed, and bear witness to our God. Bless you both!

MEXICAN FIESTA - Please join us for our annual Mexican Fiesta today, May 5,

following the 11:00 service. This is a fund-raiser for our Appalachia Service Project

trips to Tennessee and Virginia this summer to make several homes warmer, safer

and drier. Menu includes: enchiladas, Spanish rice, taco soup, taco bar, chips &

salsa and other Mexican favorites and dessert. We will also have a Piñata for the

children.

PASTOR’S MONDAY NIGHT STUDY- Pastor Susan will begin her next study

“Eternity is Now in Session” by John Ortberg & Gary Moon tomorrow, May 6 at

7:30 PM in Fellowship Hall 2. The book is available for purchase on Amazon in

Kindle format for $10.99 and hardcover for $13.37, or on Cokesbury.com in

hardcover for $11.99.

MAY DINE OUT - Our May Dine Out will be held at IHOP Restaurant in La Plata on

May 7 from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. We will receive 10% of all sales accompanied by a

coupon; a coupon is printed in your bulletin and also available on the information

tables in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall 2.

CLOSINGS - The church office will be closed on Friday, May 10 and Monday, May

27, 2019.

FAMILY FUN WALK - Please, come out to Tilghman Lake on Sunday, May 19, at

6:00 PM for a “Family Fun Walk and Ice Cream Bar.”The Fellowship Ministries

Team will provide the ice cream and paper products. All you need to do is to bring

your favorite toppings for the ice cream to use and share with others. This is a

great way to spend a spring evening. If you have any questions, please contact

Cheryl Smith at jazzitshws@verizon.net.

SPECIAL INVITATION - As many of you may already know, our current District

Superintendent, Rev. Rebecca Iannicelli's term as a District Superintendent comes

to an end effective July 1, 2019. Rev. Iannicelli has done a phenomenal job in

giving leadership to our District for the past six years. We are truly grateful for her

work and have been honored to have her as our Superintendent.

In order that we might celebrate the ministry of Rev. Iannicelli, the District

Superintendency Committee is planning a Farewell Celebration of Service for her

to be held starting at 3PM Sunday June 2, 2019 at the Charles County Fair Grounds

(8440 Fairground Road, La Plata, MD 20646).

The District is asking for a head count for this celebration so adequate

preparations can be made. Please call the church office or write "Celebration of

Service" on the attendance pads. The location is so close (that almost NEVER

happens) so you are encouraged to come and give thanks for our DS! Please RSVP

in the ways mentioned above BEFORE May, 17, 2019. SEE YOU THERE!

ASP MILE OF PENNIES FUND RAISER UPDATE - You have contributed $347 so

far, giving us 41% toward our goal of a mile of pennies. Thanks so much for your

generosity. This will help defray our transportation costs for our trips to Tennessee

and Virginia this summer.

GRADUATE SUNDAY - Graduate Sunday has been set for June 2. If you have

anyone in your family graduating please e-mail or call Karen in the church office

to share their information. Graduates from high school, college, post graduate,

vocational or other programs will be recognized during services on June 2. Please

contact Karen by May 29 so that information can be included in the bulletin.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? - La Plata UMC is in the process of starting a mid-week

Prayer Moment on Facebook Live. Included would be a quick devotional, Prayers

for those on the prayer list and an opportunity for you to ask for prayer in real

time. It would last 15-20 minutes and would be a spiritual fuel injection for anyone

who would need it. As we iron out other details, I have a question for you! This

spiritual pick-me-up needs a name! What would be a good name for this online

prayer time? The name should be descriptive, creative, and eye-catching. It should

make you want to tune in to see what all the fuss is about! Call or stop by the

Church Office with your submission. The deadline is June 1. Thanks for praying...I

mean playing!

SUMMER CAMP - There is still time to sign up for summer camp through Baltimore

Washington Conference. Week long residential camps are offered at West River and

Manidokan, and this year we have children and youth going to both camps!

Several children are headed to West River July 14 - 19 and youth are headed to

Manidokan August 4 - 9. If you are interested in going to summer camp with a

Christian focus, check out: bwccampsandretreats.com. Since our church is one of

the top church's in the conference to send folks to camp, we have a bonus discount

code for registration this year!! It is for a limited number, but I have one code left

and am happy to share it with anyone who plans to go! Campership money is also

available. Please talk with Corrie Roberts about campership money, coupon codes,

or any questions in general.

WORSHIPWORSHIP SCHEDULE - The Sunday morning worship schedule is: Café Worship

at 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall 2, and Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 11:00

AM.

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE - Nursery care for little ones (ages 0-4 yrs) is available

during the 11:00 Sunday morning service. If your little one becomes unsettled and

is in need of more care, please contact an usher who can direct you to the nursery

or to the rocking chairs in the back. We are grateful to the staff and volunteers that

help us provide a nursery each week.

If you are a parent or a grandparent of young children, or you just want to

spend some time with the youngest in our congregation, consider signing up to

volunteer in the Nursery. To volunteer, or for information, contact Alyssa Wheeler

at awheeler007@gmail.com.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES - are available, please see an usher to obtain one.

SERVICE & CARINGFOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP - The Food Pantry is requesting your

donations of the following items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears, mandarin

oranges, applesauce, (no peel off cups please), pasta meal bags, baked beans,

soups, children's juice boxes, snack items for kids (individual wrapped cookies,

cheese crackers etc.). You may place your donated items in the Food Donation Box

in the front entrance. Pet food donations are always appreciated. You can also

make monetary donations, just write "Food Pantry" in the memo line of your check,

or give online.

FAITH SHARINGPLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS - It is the simplest and most effective way to

share Christ with others: just invite your friends to church with you. Most

people who grew up as Christians and who aren't in a church say they

just haven't found a church they like, and because no one has invited them. Most

people if you ask, will say yes to an invitation. Just ask them to come to church for

a special event, or special Sunday, or to hear a sermon you think will help them.

HAS GOD BLESSED YOU? - When God answers our prayers, or provides healing,

or helps us find a job or get a promotion; when God has touched our lives – we

have a responsibility to tell others what God has done. This is a great way to start

a conversation about our faith with those who know us. Tell them how you feel

about being touched by God, or how God has answered your prayers.

MAKE A NEW FRIEND TODAY - As you enter Church today to worship, look

around and see if you can find someone you don't know. During Passing of the

Peace, make a point to introduce yourself to them and invite them to join you in

an activity of the Church. If you can't get to them during the Passing of the Peace,

hang around for a bit after worship and strike up a conversation with them. In

time you'll discover if they are long lost members, or here for the first time. Either

way, you get to make a new friend. Thank you for being one of the friendliest and

most caring congregations around.

ADMINISTRATIONSTEWARDSHIP - Please be sure that the outer doors close firmly and are locked

when you leave the building. Turn out the lights when you leave a room. Turn off

the heat/air conditioner in the room you are using. These are all things we can do

to keep our building secure, our members safe, and our operating costs down.

.

Our Prayer ListThe family of Amanda Williams, Chrissy Barber’s sister, as they mourn her

passing

Donna McKenzie - is now recovering at home after a stay at Charles Regional

Hospital.

Liz (Merrick) & Steve Murhalt as they mourn the sudden death of their son.

The Prayer of a righteous person isPowerful & Effective

C ontinue praying for these friends & loved ones:Christina Kingsbury Alyssa Buckler Jennifer Hancock

Jennifer Carpenter Debra Coulby Julie Burch

Mike Merritt Laurie Hamilton John McPherson

Larry Johnson Jim Harmon Mildred Pritchard

David Beatty Mary Pat Berry Marion Craft

Sharon Ferguson Linda Pritchard Jason Morrison

Rollie Hower Ted Rogers Patricia Buckler

Rosalie Snyder Jennifer Hamer Sharon Biasatti

Bob Huffman June Hanson Barbara Arrington

Crystal Rupprecht Don Stapleson Mary Ann Bivens

Stephanie Williams Landin Richards Renee Nash

Jerome Church Charles Snyder Joseph S. Eye

Mary Bowen Trevor Brown Doug Williams

Lennis Bridgett Randy Hill Diana Church

Tom Berry Bruce Richardson Don Rowe

Barbara Rowe Keith Winters Katrina Gessner

Joyce Dean Sunny Rupprecht Gayle Wilkerson

John Stapleson Iris Dickerson Harolly Coombs

Donna Sarnacki Chris Rogers Mary Pat Waigand

Our Church Staff & Church Leadership Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

Rev. Ed Chance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired Pastor / Visitation

Corrie Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leader

Karen Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator

Patricia Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director

Linda Dent Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist

Cheryl Reckeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Bell Choir Director

Laurie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Treasurer

Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent

Jim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Sextons

Bill Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundskeeper

Julie Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preschool Director

Trish Carruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Preschool Director

Eugene Bradford . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Council Chair

Archie Verdiglione, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay Leader

Kevin Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees President

Rick Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff-Parish Relations Chair

Zana May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Committee Chair

Our Church Motto for 2019

“Finding our way forward, hand in hand with God and with

each other"

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La Plata Umc

3 Port Tobacco Road

La Plata, Maryland 20646-2824

Office: 301-934-2288

Email: laplataumc@gmail.com

On the web: www.laplataumc.org

Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl cell: 240-217-6369

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