Online Worship - March 14, 2021 - Church of the Lakes

Online Worship - March 14, 2021
Greeting                                                          Pastor Bryan George
Worship Song         On Earth as in Heaven; Living Hope
Lenten Video								                                               Zimmerman Family
Good News Video								                                                UMCOR Sunday
Special Music                          Air			                               arr. Beeler
                Dwight Butler - Trumpet & Carol Butler - Piano
Testimony                                                     Pastor Janet Zimmerman
Prayer                                                            Pastor Nancy Conley
Scripture                           Psalm 91                             Robert Strock
Message                          A Prayer of Rest
				                      A Journey Through Lent                    Pastor Jared Priset
Hymn                        It Is Well with My Soul                               #377
                                           Sermon Outline
Focus: Life is full of problems, and every single person has experienced heartache or danger at some point
in their lives. When we place our trust in Christ, we do not find ourselves immune to life’s problems, but
we can experience true rest and peace in the strength and sacrificial love of Jesus.
I. Psalm 91:1-16: A prayer of rest
          Pilot: “You just obey instructions; we will take care of the obstructions.”
          Psalmist showing us how to have peace in a dangerous world
II. Our broken and sin-saturated world
          Reasons to worry
          Life’s problems
		                 1. serious illness
		                 2. bereavement (mourning loss through death)
		                 3. relational betrayal
		                 4. financial ruin
III. The promise of peace
          God’s promise of protection in psalm 91
		                 1. Fortress filled with shields and ramparts
		                 2. Mother bird gathering her hatchling under her wings
          The promise is NOT: “Nothing bad will ever happen to you.”
		                 Satan quotes this psalm to Jesus (Matthew 4:5-6)– Satan wants us to believe that belief
		                 in God will make us immune to pain, causing us to be disappointed in God
          The promise IS: God will save us “in trouble,” not “from trouble.” (the “real you”)
		                 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:16-17
IV. Sevenfold promise
          First four promises - God will:
		                 Rescue, protect, answer our prayers, and be by our side in trouble
          Final three promises – God gives us honor (glory)
V. The cross
          Both the righteous absolute power (fortress) and the sacrificial loving weakness
          (mother hen) Yellowstone Park fire

Explore
Children’s Easter Party
Our Easter Party, for children Kindergarten - 6th grade, will be on Wednesday, March 24th at
5:30 pm. Join us on a journey from The Garden to The Cross to discover why Jesus died on the
cross and why His resurrection is the foundation of our faith. Activities include a Bible Story,
making a service project craft, playing games, and snack. The cost is $5 and can be paid at the
door. Health & safety protocols will be in place. Please register your child(ren) on our website.
Vacation Bible School
Mornings ~ June 7th - 11th, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm
Evenings ~ June 6th - 10th, 5:30 - 8:45 pm
For children age 4 through those that just completed 6th grade. Climb aboard for mountains of
fun at Rocky Railway VBS. On this faith-filled adventure, kids will discover that trusting Jesus will
pull them through life’s ups and downs. More information & registration are on our website.
Golf League
Our golf league will be on Wednesdays, April 21st - September 1st at Lyons Den Golf. This is a
handicap league for both men and women of all skill levels. We play 9 holes each week, with
tee times starting at 5:15 pm. Cost is $350 for a course membership (league included), which
allows you to play anytime through the end of December. If you have questions or want to sign
up contact Johnny Mayer, johnny@churchofthelakes.org or 330-592-3698.
                                                Serve
Royal Family Kids Camp
RFKC is an overnight camp for children affected by the foster care system, filled with fun and
Christ’s love. Camp this year is July 11th - 16th, due to COVID we are not recruiting new at camp
volunteers, but we do need people to help with special projects and events throughout the
week. If you would like to help, visit our website, or complete an interest form located at the
connect center in the church entryway. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry.
Crosspoint Yard Sale
Crosspoint UMC’s annual yard sale, to benefit their missions, will be June 17th - 19th. This is
their biggest missions program fundraiser. This sale has always been well supported by our
congregation, which is greatly appreciated. They are able to take donations at any time, so if
you have treasures you no longer need and would like to donate (anything besides clothing),
contact Diana at our church office, diana@churchofthelakes.org or 330-499-8972.
                                             Notable
Vaccination Support
If you need help getting a vaccine appointment or a ride to that appointment, please call or text
Nancy Pierson, 330-933-3683. She or one of the volunteers will help you with this.

                  Pray for: Todd Mayle & family
Prayers           Our Sympathy goes out to Sheri Swift & family on the passing of her brother,
  Needed          David Crawford.
                  To submit prayer requests call 330-499-8972 ext. 203 or email: prayer@churchofthelakes.org.

Connect

HOLY WEEK
    Palm Sunday - March 28th                                 Easter Sunday
         Sunday Worship Services
Commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem                   April 4th
      Traditional: 8:30 and 11:00 am                    Sunday Worship Services
     Contemporary: 9:30 and 11:00 am                 The Celebration of the Resurrection
Online at 9:30 or on-demand after 10:30 am           of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

                                                            Traditional Services
                                                           8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
  Maundy Thursday - April 1st
    Tennebrae & Communion Service
Service of shadows to symbolize Jesus’ death &
                                                          Contemporary Services
      Commemoration of the Last Supper                     8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
  7:30 pm in the Sanctuary & Livestream
                                                             Online Service
                                                     9:30 & on-demand at 10:30 am
                                                    • The first service at 8:00 am (instead of the
                                                      normal 8:30) is for Easter only.
      Good Friday - April 2nd                       • Health & Safety Measures: Disinfecting
                                                      between services, physical spacing in pews,
          Stations of the Cross                       or chair groupings, masks required, no
   10:00 am - 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary                common touch items.
                                                    • Nursery & Sunday School for birth - 4th
          Watch online all day                        grade at all 3 service times.
                                                    • No Sunday School for 5th – 12th grades.

            Childcare is available during all services for children 5 and under.

      Submit your news, information or announcements to betsi@churchofthelakes.org.

                         visit churchofthelakes.org/online-giving
                             or text 733090 to 715-803-4772
    for EFT instructions contact Stephanie Strock, stephanie@churchofthelakes.org