2024-04-07 Worship Guide

The United Methodist Church of the Covenant
3608 Matlock Road, Arlington, TX 76015, 817-465-1291

Second Sunday of Easter, April 7, 2024
We gather to praise God

Prelude Grace Johnson
Welcome & Opportunities for Ministry Dennis Whittle
Opening Prayer:
Holy One, we gather with grateful hearts to remember the blessings of your light and love as
they flow through our lives each day. In this moment, open our hearts to your Holy Spirit.
Open our minds to the truths of your story. Open our hands to welcome the risen Christ among
us. And open our eyes to your glory— a glory reflected in the faces around us. In the name of
the risen Christ, we pray. Amen.
Call to Worship:
L. It is good for God’s people to gather together in unity.
P. We are here at the invitation of God.
L. In this place, God’s love and grace flow into our lives.
P. In this place, God’s blessings abound.
L. Praise be to God!
P. Praise be to God!
Opening Hymn: “He Rose” UMH #316, vs 1,2&4

 1.They crucified my Savior and nailed Him to the tree,
They crucified my Savior and nailed Him to the tree,
They crucified my Savior and nailed Him to the tree,
And the Lord will bear my spirit home.
Refrain: He rose, He rose, He rose from the dead!
He rose, He rose, He rose from the dead!
He rose, He rose, He rose from the dead
And the Lord will bear my spirit home.
2.Then Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb,
Then Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb,
Then Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb,
And the Lord will bear my spirit home. (Refrain)
4.An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away,
An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away,
An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away,
And the Lord will bear my spirit home. (Refrain)

Scripture: John 20: 19-31 Rochelle McLain
Leader: This is the living Word of God.
People: Thanks be to God!

Children’s Time: “Jesus Loves Me” UMH 191 Dennis Whittle
Tithes and Offerings:
Offertory Prayer:
Abundant God, we are grateful for all your blessings, especially for the presence of the risen
Christ. Bless these gifts, that they may help bring your love and light into our community and
our world. Amen.
Offertory Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus” UMH 189, vs 1&4

1.Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,
Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
4.Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be thine. 

Offertory Response: Doxology UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God
above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Amen
Joys & Concerns: Dennis Whittle
Call to Prayer: “Jesus, Remember Me” UMH #488

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

Prayer of Confession: Pastor Lim and the People
God of grace and mercy, we want to continue singing the alleluias of Easter, but there are days
we just don’t feel like singing. Sometimes we lock ourselves away, fearful of what has happened
or what the day may bring. Sometimes we forget about the needs of our neighbors because we
are so focused on ourselves. Forgive us. Draw us back to you and to one another. Help us walk
in your love and light, that others may see in us the loving presence of the risen Christ. Amen.
Words of Assurance:
Brothers and sisters, siblings in Christ, Jesus promises: “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them.”
Receive the hope and promise of this good news, for forgiveness is ours when we forgive one another. Thanks
be to God!
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Spirit of God be with you all.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts;
We lift them to God.
Give thanks to our God!
All our thanks, all our praise!
Holy God, Holy One, Holy Three!

Before all that is, you were God.
Outside all we know, You are God.
After all is finished, You will be God.
Archangels sound the trumpets,
Angels teach us their song,
Saints pull us into your presence.
And this is our song:
Holy, Holy, Holy God,
Our life, our mercy, our might. Heaven & earth are full of your glory. Save us, we pray, You
beyond all. Blest is the One who comes in your name. Save us, we pray, You beyond all.
Holy God, Holy One, Holy Three!
You beyond the galaxies,
You under the oceans,
You inside the leaves,
You pouring down rain,
You opening the flowers,
You feeding the insects,
You giving us your image,
You carrying us through the waters, You holding us in the night,
Your smile on Sarah & Abraham, Your hand with Moses & Miriam, Your words through
Deborah & Isaiah, You lived as Jesus among us, healing, teaching, dying, rising, inviting us all
to your feast.
On the night in which he was betrayed, Jesus took bread, & gave thanks;
broke it, & gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the
remembrance of me.
Again, after supper he took the cup, gave thanks, & gave it for all to drink, saying: this cup is the new covenant
in my blood, shed for you & for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Holy God, we remember your Son,
His life with the humble,
His death among the wretched,
His resurrection for us all:
Your wisdom our guide,
Your justice our strength,
Your grace our path to rebirth.
And so we cry, Mercy:
Mercy!
And so we cry, Glory:
Glory!
And so we cry, Blessing!
Blessing!
Holy God, we beg for your Spirit:

Enliven this bread,
Awaken this body,
Pour us out for each other. Transfigure our minds,
Ignite your church,
Nourish the life of the earth.
Make us, while many, united,
Make us though broken, whole,
Make us, despite death, alive.
And so we cry, Come, Holy Spirit:
Come, Holy Spirit!
And so the church shouts,
Come, Holy Spirit:
Come, Holy Spirit!
And so the earth pleads, Come, Holy Spirit:
Come, Holy spirit!
You, Holy God, Holy One, Holy Three,
Our Life, our Mercy, our Might,
Our Table, our Food, our Server,
Our Sovereign, our Water, our Wine, Our Light, our Truth, our Life.
You, Holy God, Holy One, Holy Three!
Praise now,
Praise tomorrow,
Praise forever.
And so we cry, Amen:
Amen!
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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver
us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen
Hymn: “He Lives” UMH #310, vs 1&3

1.I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today;
I know that He is living, whatever men may say.
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
3.Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find;
None other is so loving, so good and kind. (Refrain)

Sermon: “We Have Seen the Lord” Pastor Lim
Hymn: “Easter People, Raise Your Voices ” UMH #304, vs 1-3

1.Easter people, raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth should ring.
Christ has brought us Heaven’s choices; heavenly music, let it ring.

Alleluia! Alleulia! Easter people let it sing.

2.Fear of death can no more stop us from our pressing here below.
For our Lord empowered us to triumph over every foe.
Alleluia! Alleluia! On to victory now we go.
3.Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song.
When in trouble move the faster to our God who rights the wrong.
Alleluia! Alleluia! See the power of heavenly throngs. 

Benediction:
Brothers and sisters, siblings in Christ, may the love of God, the peace of the risen Christ, and the power of the
Holy Spirit fill your hearts, now and always. Amen.

Pastor Lim is available for counseling by phone at 254-247-8111 or by calling his phone number & setting
up an appointment.

Welcome of New Members:

We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members
together with you in the body of Christ and in the United Methodist Church of the Covenant, we renew
our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our
gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Covenant Ministers: The People of Covenant and
Reverend Chansoon Lim – limchansoon@gmail.com

Jackie Carter – Communications & Outreach – jackiecarter@umccov.org, jatkinscarter@gmail.com

Phone: 972-921-2826

Grace Johnson – Accompanist – grajohns9@aol.com
Lynn Stokes — Financial Treasurer —covfinance@umccov.org
Office information should be emailed to covoffice@umccov.org

Donations for the month of April will be peanut butter and tuna for Arlington Charities.

Monday, April 8 at 6:00 pm – Grief Share Meeting
Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm – Bible Study

Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30pm – Singe Board Meeting by zoom

Thursday, April 11 at 11:00am – UWF Meeting
“Earth Care” by Nancy Bennett
Saturday, April 13 at 9:00am – UMM Meeting
Monday, April 15 at 6:00 pm – Grief Share Meeting

No Bible Study April 16

Monday, April 22, 6-7:30 pm – Grief Share Meeting
Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm – Bible Study
Sunday, April 28 – Ministry Fish Fry after church service
Monday, April 29, 6-7:30 pm – Grief Share Meeting
Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 pm – Bible Study

JOYS & CONCERNS: 4-07-24
Birthdays
Joyce Clubb 4/07
James Phillips 4/08
KaiLeigh Fisher 4/10
Joys
Shad – HE IS RISEN!
Katie – glad to see all of the Fishers and Jackie’s family here
Rochelle – God’s blessings on family and friends

Bill – thanks to Shad for brightening up the Covenant bathroom
Katie – friend, Pam Hughes came home from the hospital
KaiLeigh and O’Shay got married
Amie – thank you, trustees, for all your hard work
Rochelle – glad to see our children coming to church with their
children
In Our Prayers
Barbara & Cliff Cross
Belinda Scholl & Teddy Ashcraft
Becky Dixon’s aunt, Dr. Jan Collins & Jan’s husband, Bill
Our College Students
Lola Phillips Jamison DeCuir Austin DeCuir
Concerns
Nia – one of her dad’s co-workers passed away in a car wreck
this week
Grace – travel prayers for her family members
Michael – Sister, Sheila Hankins lost her electricity in Anaheim
home; sister, Commilida White has a tumor on her brain, will
have surgery next week; brother, Don Johnson had to have his
pacemaker replaced.
Grace – prayers for Haiti
Rochelle – friend, Eva’s daughter died soon after childbirth,
prayers for the family
Ginny – sister, Viviain fell, was bruised and put on rest for a
month
Rochelle – friend’s son, Geoff, recovering from health and
addiction problems
Sonya – brother, Jason Basham, had surgery on foot with
sepsis, partial amputation, VA hospital in Fayetteville, AR
Bill – friend, Jessie, burned her arm, infected
Becky – concerned that her sister is losing weight
Barbara – niece, Christal, had brain surgery, moving her arms
and spoke, now in rehab; brother, Lynn, having kidney dialysis;
sister-in-law, Linda, has Alzheimer’s
Jackie – prayers for all going to General Conference

Michael – his sister, Lana Kay, is having brain surgery soon
Donna – her daughter’s friend, Tim, is not doing well with his
chemo treatments
Sonya – friend, Mark is home on blood thinners for leg clots
Sonya – Girl Scout Leader, Cheryl Carlisle, needs our
continued prayers for her health issues & loss of her husband
from Covid
Shanna – nephew just moved in and is making bad decisions,
prayers for all non-believers