Bulletin for Sunday, March 8, 2020




“Daniel: The Big Picture”

Making a Difference in Jesus Name!

Otisville – Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church
March 8, 2020
8:30am, 9:30am & 11:00am

Our 11 AM Service is on Facebook Live each Sunday

Church Office 386-3851, Email: OtisvillePres@hvc.rr.com
Cell Phones and Tablets Welcome
Secure online giving: https://tithe.ly/give?c=52802
Text-To-Give message “give” to (347) 830-7281!
Worship recorded at www.youtube.com/Otisvillepres
Remember to put otisvillepres@hvc.rr.com in your address book!
Be sure to check-in on Facebook!
Don’t forget to silence your phones during worship. Thank You


Prelude

Time of Silence
“In this quiet moment, Jesus speak to me. Fill my heart with Thy love 
divine, Your power let me see.” 

Call to Worship
L: Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
P: Worship the Lord with gladness. 
L: Come before Him with shouts of joy.
P: The Lord is God. God made us and we are His.


Silent Prayer of Confession  

Sung Response & Assurance of Pardon
“Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.” 

Glory to the Father
“Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.” 

An Affirmation of Faith (unison) 
This is the good news which we received, in which we stand and by which we are saved; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared to Mary, then to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses. We believe he is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end, he is our Lord and our God. Amen.  

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” 

Anthem | “What a Beautiful Name” | Praise Team                                                                 

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-14
L: The Word of the Lord.  P: Thanks be to God.

Sermon                                                                 “The Big Picture”


Congregational News (Please come to the lectern to speak.)

Blanket Sunday Litany (see insert page)

The Offering & Offertory Prayer

Offertory                                                                Danielle Giordano

Sung Response
“We give Thee but Thine own, whate’er the gift may be. All that we have is Thine alone, a trust O Lord from Thee.” 

The Peace 
L:  God sent the world his only Son. Since God loved us so much, we too should love one another. 
P:  Let us love one another, since love comes from God. 
L:  The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 
P:   (to each other) The Peace of Christ be with you. 

Benediction 

Sung Response
May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift your eyes and see his face, and his love forever. May the Lord, risen Lord, bless and keep you forever. 

Postlude

Blanket Sunday Litany
Leader: A mother wandered in the desert with nothing to shield her child from the broiling sun. 
People: May my gift of a blanket shelter families in the deserts around the world. 
Leader: A father covered his children from the cold wind and the heavy snow. 
People: May my gift of a blanket shelter families from the cold and help to keep them warm here in the United States. 
Leader: After the flood, God sent a rainbow of hope and promises. 
People: May my gift of a blanket give hope and promise to victims of floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes around the world. 
Leader: The Good Samaritan covered the wounds of a beaten man and took him to a safe place to receive care. 
People: May my gift of a blanket give warmth to my brothers and sisters who are ill from malnutrition, malaria, viruses and other health concerns. 
Leader: Ruth arrived in Bethlehem, a refugee with nothing. 
People: May my gift of a blanket become a sheltering refuge for folks in Eastern Europe, Central America and Africa. 
Leader: After Jesus had risen, he returned to his followers, instructing them to care for his sheep. 
People: May my gift of a blanket give warmth and shelter, comfort and privacy and healing and hope wherever God’s people may need care. 
Leader: In Jesus’ name, we offer these gifts for the healing of the nations. Amen.

Announcements and Information

Today's Worship Details
·       Greeter: Bill & Janette Purdy
·       Reader: Neil Lisberg, Candy Burnett
·       Make announcements at the lectern to be heard downstairs and on Facebook and Youtube!!

Willing to Help in the Nursery?
·       We are developing a new position description to place an adult in the 11:00am nursery each week. It will be only babies/toddlers under age 3. Interested? See Jeff.
·       A Children’s Church area is also being discussed for children over age 3. If you are interested in helping create that area and finding leadership, see Jeff ASAP.

Church Secretary
·       The new position description is available! See Jeff to get a description, application and a background check application.  Questions? Email otisvillepres@hvc.rr.com. The position is key for communication of our varied church activities.

EMPOWERfundraising
·       Our MS and HS/YA groups are launching a gift card campaign. If you have any gift cards lying around and won't use them, or just want to donate one you bought, we are willing to take them off your hands! They will be useful for our outings, as well as good prizes for our events!

Photo Release
·       All church activities may be taped or photographed for church use. Entry into our facilities and participation in our activities constitutes permission. Thank you for your support.

Eagle Scout Projects
·       Some of the young men in our troop are beginning to plan Eagle Scout projects and are looking for good ideas. 

NARCAN
·       If you want your expired Narcan module replaced, bring your expired one to Sue Farley. They can be replaced in Goshen.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sermon Series 
March 15 – Lent 3
Daniel 8:15-27
Daniel: Big Changes
March 22 – Lent 4
Daniel 10:1-21
Daniel: Esteemed
March 29 – Lent 5
Daniel 12:1-13
Daniel: Resurrection
April 5 – Palms
Mark 11:1-11
Jesus & Jerusalem
April 12 - Easter
Mark 16:1-13
Believe!

New Members Seminar – Tuesday, March 10
·       Our next New Member’s Class (Next Steps) will be held on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00pm. RSVP Jeff at 386-3851 or email otisvillepres@hvc.rr.com.
·       Dessert and coffee, plus a loot bag with other goodies! 😉

Quilting Lock-in – Friday, March 13
·       Come for a couple of hours starting at 7:00pm or come for the whole night. We will be eating, laughing, talking and sewing together. We have folks of all skill levels, so don’t be shy. 
·       During the lock-in we will learn how to make a trivet with folded fabric and/or you can bring your own project. Everyone brings a snack of their choice and their adventuresome spirit. 
·       If you need help on a project or need to borrow a machine, be sure to let one of us know ahead of time.
·       Sign up on the list at the back table or speak to Sue Farley, Karen Ketcham or Brenda McGregor. 

EMPOWERmissiontrip – March 15
·       If your youth would like to join us on a 2020 summer mission trip, we will have an informative meeting on Sunday, March 15th at 10:45 AM in the memorial room. We will be discussing location and dates. We urge all parents who are thinking their child may participate to stay for this important meeting. We plan on doing several fundraisers and pledge campaigns to raise the funds, so don't let cost be a deterrent! 

Youth Night – March 28
·       Thanks to everyone who made Youth Night a hilariously fun time this month! Looking forward to next month's event on March 28th!

Spring Legacy Lunch – Sunday, March 29
·       Lots of good food, Fellowship, interesting activities and lots of laughs honoring our “Senior Members” for their contributions and dedication to our Congregation.

Church Scholarships – Available April 1
·       Graduating High School Seniors who are church members are eligible to apply for a church scholarship.
·       Applications will be available in the church office and must be returned by May 17. Scholarships are awarded at the June 21 Church Baccalaureate Worship service at 11:00am.

Easter is coming – April 12
·       Palm Sunday, April 5; Maundy Thursday, April 9; Good Friday, April 10
·       Easter Sunday – April 12, Sunrise Service 6:00am, Traditional Services 9:30am & 11:00am

Mission Trip – April 19
·       Leaves April 19 & returns April 25th to New Bern, NC! 
·       Cost is $150.00 for lodging and some meals.  
·       Email or call Allison to register at Emlee@hvc.rr.com or 914-850-6134. Let us know if cost is an issue!

Confirmation Class – April 19
·       A confirmation class for students 6th grade and older who would like to join the church and confirm their baptisms.
·       The group will meet on Sundays April 19 & 26, May 3 & 17.
·       They will join the church on May 31 – Pentecost Sunday!

Walk for Housing – April 26
·       There is a Walk for Housing for the Newburgh Habitat for Humanity (PresbyBuild) on the afternoon of Sunday, April 26th.
·       Interested in being the team organizer? See Jeff! ASAP
·       Volunteer groups are also welcome to work on houses!

Drama Team – May 29 & 30 Performances
·       Our Drama team is again putting together a Mystery Dinner Theater event for May of this year. See Lisa!

Tunes to wash your hands!
·       Two verses of Amazing Grace
·       What a Mighty God We Serve (2x)
·       I’ve Got Peace Like a River
The Week Ahead

Date
Time
Event
Sunday, Mar 8
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
7:00 PM

Early Worship
Contemporary Worship
EMPOWERkids 
Traditional Worship
Choir Rehearsal

Monday, Mar 9

6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Troop Meeting
Otisville Brass Quintet Practice

Tuesday, Mar 10

         7:00 PM
Next Steps/New Members
Wednesday, Mar 11

10:00 AM
11:00 AM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Morning Bible Study
Prayer Meeting
Bible Study
AA

Thursday, Mar 12

7:00 PM

Quilting & Needlework
Friday, Mar 13

7:00 PM
AA

Saturday, Mar 14
5:30 PM

Roast Beef Dinner



Sunday, Mar 15

8:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM

Hot Sandwich Sunday
Early Worship
Contemporary Worship
EMPOWERkids
Youth Mission Trip Meeting
Traditional Worship
Bell Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal


Remember:
·       If you can’t make it to church (or because of a cold you shouldn’t) church is on Facebook Live at 11:00am and on Youtube after the service is over.

·       If you want to give, but can’t make it to church, you can use Tithe.ly online to give, both to regular offerings and to special ones as well.

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