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Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service
Sunday, April 25, 2021 10 A.M

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer
• Worship Song: “Old Church Choir”
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: John 10:11-18, pg. 759-760
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Worship Song: “Joy”
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: Psalm 23, pg. 392
• Sermon: “The Lord Is My Tour Guide”
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” #138,vs 4,5,6
• The Benediction
• Benediction Response “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”, #136, vs. 1,3
• Postlude
• Participants:
  • Pastor Joy Schlesselman
  • Organist: Sandra Lutz
  • Praise Band:
  • Liturgist: Gordy Hamann

Announcements

• Monday, April 26: Bible Study, 7 p.m. in person.
• Wednesday, April 28: Book Study at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
• Friday, April 30: District United Methodist Women meeting onZoom. If you would like to take part in this meeting you can get
  the Zoom address from Denise Caparula.
• May 2 Communion Sunday: Teacher appreciation. Dedication of the pavers in the garden following the worship service.
  Vermilion River District United Methodist Men are having a fund raiser at Monical’s Pizza on Tuesday May 4th. There are flyers
  on the table in the narthex you can present at the time you place your order and 20% of your bill will go to UMM.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/
give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a
$5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may
contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com

The Manteno United Methodist Church Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus
Christ, will: Reach up to know God through worship and study. Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the
community and the larger world. And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service
Sunday, April 18, 2021 10 A.M.

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer
• Worship Song: “In the Secret”
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: Luke 24:36-49, pg. 749
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Worship Song: “Holy Water”
• Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15, pg. 817
• Mission Presentation: Midwest Mission Distribution Center
  • Chantel Corrie, Executive Director
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Morning Meditation
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn 577, “God of Grace and God of Glory” – Verses 1,2
• The Benediction
• Postlude
• Participants:
• Pastor Joy Schlesselman
• Guest Speaker: Chantel Corrie
• Organist: Sandra Lutz
• Praise Band:
• Liturgist: Ginny Anderson

Announcements
Thank you to the Midwest Distribution Center for being with us today and for giving us the opportunity to pack rice.

Monday, April 19: Bible Study, 7 p.m. in person.

Tuesday, April 20 : Articles are due for the Parish Print.

Wednesday, April 21: Book Study at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com

Sunday, April 11th, 2021 –  10am

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: Psalm 133, pg. 443
• Worship Song: “Our God Saves”
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:32-35, pg.773
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Worship Song: “He Knows My Name”
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: John 20:19-31, pg.769
• Sermon: “Great Grace and Great Power”
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn “Easter People, Raise Your Voices”
  • No. 304, vs. 1-3
• The Benediction
• Benediction Response “He Lives”
  • No. 310, vs. 3
• Postlude

Participants:
Pastor Joy Schlesselman
Organist: Sandra Lutz
Praise Band:
Liturgist: Susan LaMore

Announcements
Monday, April 12: Bible Study, 7 p.m. on Zoom.

Tuesday, April 13: Finance Team at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Administrative Council at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Wednesday, April 14: Book Study at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Sunday, April 18: Rice packing, following the 10:00 a.m. service in the fellowship hall. This is hosted by
Midwest Mission Distribution Center. Only 50 participants max will be allowed. There are only a few
spots left so sign up today!

Tuesday, April 20: Articles are due for the Parish Print.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a
$5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may
contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com

The Manteno United Methodist Church Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:

Reach up to know God through worship and study.

Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the
community and the larger world.

And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service

Palm/Passion Sunday, March 28, 2021 10 A.M.

• Prelude
• Scripture Reading:  Mark 11:1-11, pg. 717
• Procession with the Palms:  by our Sunday School
• “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
  • Duet by Miles and Susan Turner
• Opening Prayer
• Children’s Time:  Bev Peck
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• The Offering
• The Doxology
  • No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson    Psalm 118:1,2, 19-29 pg. 436
• Sermon:  “Palm/Donkey Sunday!’
• Announcements
• Scripture:  Mark 15:22-37 pg. 721-722
• Closing Hymn   “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,”
  • No. 280, vs. 1,3,4
• The Benediction   Philippians 2:5-8, pg.831
• Benediction Response  “Lift High the Cross”
  • No. 159, vs. 1
• Postlude

Participants:

Pastor                                      Joy Schlesselman

Organist:                                  Sandra Lutz

Praise Band:

Children’s Time                        Bev Peck

Announcements

Holy Week Devotions, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.

Monday, March 29:  Bible Study, 7 p.m. on Zoom.

Wednesday, March 31: No Book Study

Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. on Zoom

Maundy Thursday Service, April 1:  7 p.m. in sanctuary.

Good Friday Service at Asbury UMC (196 S. Harrison, Kankakee), April 2, 7 p.m.

Next Sunday, April 4:  Easter Services, 8:30 and 10:00 (Second service will be on Facebook), Communion will be served at both services.  If watching on Facebook, have your bread and juice ready.

Sunday, April 18:  Rice packing, following the 10:00 a.m. service in the fellowship hall.  This is hosted by Midwest Mission Distribution Center.  Only 50 participants max will be allowed.  Sign up on the church web page to reserve your place.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome!  We are so glad that you are here!   If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice.  The Church office hours Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722.  You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com 

The church web site:  www.mantenoumc.org

You may also find us on facebook and Twitter.

The Manteno United Methodist Church

    255 W. Second St., Manteno, IL 60950     

My own wilderness experiences and God’s providential care have resulted in an undeniable pattern of goodness in my life.  Yet, I sometimes allow an amnesia of grace to affect my testimony adversely.  Pain, disillusionment, and fear exist.  Struggles and hardships can seem more real than joy.  But through it all, our faithful, loving, and powerful God cares and provides for us.

Dear God, bless me with a memory and a conviction of your presence and deliverance in my life that is stronger than the memories of my anxieties.  I can tell the story today because your power is real in my life.  Amen.

Sharon G. Austin

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service 5^th Sunday of Lent, March 21, 2021, 10:00 A.M.

Prelude

(For your reflection: Do you agree with this statement?:

“When we find ourselves in an unfamiliar landscape where the old ways don’t work and we feel lost, our first step is to look and listen for what God is up to.” (Amy Oden, in Disciplines, 2018, ©2017 by Upper Room Books) How do you get through times when you feel lost?

• Opening Song:  “Call to Worship”
• Opening Prayer
• Children’s Time
• Worship Song:  “Nails in Your Hands”
• Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34 
• Our Concerns and Joys
•  A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
•  The Lord’s Prayer
• The Offering/The Doxology
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson:  John 12:20-33
• Sermon:  “The Time Has Come”
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn:  #292, What Wondrous Love Is This?, v. 1,2,3,4
• The Benediction/Postlude

Announcements for March 21:

• Today:  United Methodist Women are hosting a “Chili Dump” following the service today. Containers of chili will be available for you to take home and eat.  Donations will be given to UMW missions.
• Monday, March 22:  Monday Night Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Zoom
• Tuesday, March 23:  Parish Print articles are due to Miles Turner or the church office.
• Wednesday, March 24:
  • Book Study at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom
  • Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
• Holy Week Devotions:  March 29 – April 2 at 6:30 a.m.  we will be having devotions at the church.  If you would be willing to do a short devotion on one of these days please call the church office (468-3722) and let us know.
• Maundy Thursday Service will be at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
• Good Friday Service will be held at Kankakee Asbury at 7:00 p.m.
• Easter Sunday, April 4^th there will be two worship services, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.  The 10 a.m. service will also be posted live on Facebook.  If there are more than 50 in attendance at each service there will be overflow in the fellowship hall.
• Sunday, April 18 at 11 a.m. our church will be hosting a rice packing event in our fellowship hall right after church.  This is hosted by Midwest Mission Distribution Center.  We will be practicing social distancing and only 50 participants max will be allowed.  Go to the church web page and sign up to reserve your place.
• Alter Flowers:  Are given by Paul and Mary Gibson in celebration of their 50^th anniversary.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service – 4^th Sunday of Lent, March 14, 2021, 10:00 A.M.

• Prelude
  • (For your reflection:  When have you seen or heard John 3:16 quoted on TV or      elsewhere?  Can you recite it by heart?  How would you sum up the good news of Jesus Christ in a sentence?)
• Opening Song:  “We Will Worship the Lamb of Glory”
• Opening Prayer
• Children’s Time
• Worship Song:  “Lead Me to the Cross”
• Scripture Lesson:     John 3:16-21 Pg. 752
• Our Concerns and Joys
  •  A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
  •  The Lord’s Prayer
• The Offering/The Doxology
• The Offertory Prayer
•  Scripture Lesson:     Ephesians 2:1-10 Pg. 827
• Sermon:  “Saved by Grace, God’s Accomplishment”
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn:  #374, Standing on the Promises
• The Benediction/Postlude

Announcements for March 14 -21:

Monday, March 15:  Monday Night Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Zoom

Wednesday, March 17:  Book Study at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom

Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. on Zoom

Sunday, March 21:  United Methodist Women “Chili Dump” after church: Containers of chili will be available for you to take home and eat.  Donations will be given to UMW missions.

Tuesday, March 23:  Parish Print articles are due to Miles Turner or the church office.

Holy Week Devotions:  March 29 – April 2 at 6:30 a.m.  we will be having devotions at the church.  If you would be willing to do a short devotion on one of these days please call the church office (468-3722) and let us know.

Maundy Thursday Service will be at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Good Friday Service will be held at Kankakee Asbury at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 4^th there will be two worship services, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.  The 10 a.m. service will also be posted live on Facebook.  If there are more than 50 in attendance at each service there will be overflow in the fellowship hall.

Sunday, April 18 at 11 a.m. our church will be hosting a rice packing event in our fellowship hall right after church.  This is hosted by Midwest Mission Distribution Center.  We will be practicing social distancing and only 50 participants max will be allowed.  Go to the church web page and sign up to reserve your place.