Music

"Let Everything that Has Breath" - Matt Redman
"Grace Like Rain" - Todd Agnew
"Who Am I" - Casting Crowns
"Awesome in This Place" - Hillsongs United

Send Greetings and Encouragement
Address in telephone directory or call church office)

• Ruth Adkins

• Bob Buchanan

• Jerry Hoffman

• Dottie Bowden

• Jami Church

• Lois Johnson (Lisa Collier’s mother)

• David Daulton

• LaDonna Williams

• Joyce Brown (Carolyn Bowman’s father) (Lauren’s mom)

• Bill & Beth Zeallearr

CHURCH NEWS...

Daylight Savings Time Begins March 14
Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour before bedtime Saturday night / Sunday morning.

NEXT SUNDAY (March 14)
Children’s Choir Musical at 9:30 & 11:00
Our 2nd through 6th grade children’s choir, Kid’s of the Kingdom, will be performing “Rescue in the Night,” a fun and dramatic presentation of the Biblical story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den, by Allen Pote and Tom Long. Both performances will be in “The Sanctuary”. (PLEASE NOTE: 8:30 worship will be, as usual, traditional worship.  Rev. Woody Woodward will be speaking.)

COMING PALM SUNDAY (March 28)
Chancel Choir Cantata  - 9:30 & 11:00
The Chancel Choir will be performing “Calvary’s Mountain: A Passiontide Cantata”. PLEASE NOTE: Because of orchestra set up and need for tuning and brief rehearsal,  there will be no 8:30 a.m. service).

Church Looking for Warehouse-Quality Shelving for Storage Area
If you have knowledge of quality warehouse-type shelving that might be available “at a bargain,” please contact the church office (876-2403 or lslyh@hilliardumc.org).

Saturday Men’s Breakfast Group Announces Spring Schedule
Join Pete Kinzer and other men for breakfast two Saturday mornings of the month. Pete and his group would love for you to join them! Check the worship folders for exact locations or contact Pete at petekinzer@yahoo.com and he will add you to the email list to get up-to-date information on the group.

A schedule for the rest of the year is listed below:

• Saturday—March 6—Scrambler Marie’s @ 8AM

• Saturday—March 20—TBA

• Saturday—April 3—Der Dutchman @ 8AM

• Saturday—April 17—TBA

• Saturday—May 1—Der Dutchman @ 8AM

• Saturday—May 15—TBA

• Saturday—June 5—Der Dutchman @ 8AM

• Saturday—June 19—TBA

SMALL GROUP STUDY

Health, Wellness and Wholeness Bible Study for Women
Mondays, 6:30pm, Room 206, The Sanctuary
An 11-week study called "Lord Change My Attitude,” by James McDonald You can order your workbooks by calling Lifeway on Georgesville Road at 851-8400 and the cost is $14.95. They will request them from their warehouse and call you as soon as it arrives for pick-up. Questions: Contact April Sark Facilitator at 614-499-6016 or asark@columbus.rr.com.

SERVING BEYOND...

Hilliard READS Tutoring Opportunities

Hilliard READS is looking for persons to serve one-on-one with adult learners to help with English reading, writing and speaking. Service times are flexible but a regular schedule is preferred to build friendship with the students. Service days are Monday and/or Thursday evenings. Please note your interest on the sign-in card, and Stephanie Harrell will contact you. You may also contact her directly at HilliardREADSesol@yahoo.com.

OUTREACH GIVING...

Mission Items for the Month of March
Collections for New Life this month are: men’s pants (jeans, Dockers) all sizes, sweatpants, thermal underwear, underwear, and socks. There is still a need for grooming kits for the West Side Free Store.

CHILE EARTHQUAKE RELIEF THROUGH UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR)
Six weeks following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, another has followed in Chile. With training to respond to emergencies and natural disasters, and its partnerships with Methodist churches in Chile, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has already begun to assist Chileans with their recovery.  Bishop Joel N. Martinez, interim general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries said: "The early reports of great destruction and widespread injuries and the increasing death count point to a need for a full response by all humanitarian agencies and governments in the coming days and weeks."  Your gift will further the recovery. Make checks payable to Hilliard United Methodist Church and designate “Chile Earthquake.”

Haiti Relief Still Needed
Congregations across the Capitol Area South District of the United Methodist church have responded to the devastating earthquake in Haiti with an outpouring of prayers, financial gifts, and health kits.  Gifts to support UMCOR's relief efforts in Haiti can be made by contribution to
HUMC (designate on checks “Haiti Relief”) or online by visiting www.umcorhaiti.org.

4-H Club Seeking Fleece or Pillow Fluff Donations for Service Project for Nationwide Children’s Hospital
HUMC member Kathy Kerr’s 4-H group is making tied fleece blankets and pillows for Nationwide Children's Hospital. They need donated fleece, including remnants, and pillow fluff (even what you might have laying around the house).  Remnants need to be at least 16” x 16”. Donations can be brought to church, marked “Kathy Kerr”. Or call 614-314-3316 to arrange pickup.

ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY:

“A Visit from C. S. Lewis”, Sunday, March 14, 6:00pm, Meadow Park Church of God (Bethel Road)
Dr. Kevin Radaker, English professor at Anderson University, will give a dramatic portrayal of one of the most popular Christian authors of the 20th century. Dr. Radaker has traveled around the U.S. for two decades doing dramatic portrayals.

ONGOING COLLECTIONS…

• Aluminum Can Tabs for Ronald McDonald House & Cans for Habitat
  Containers located in Sanctuary and Warehouse 839 worship/hospitality areas.

CARING MINISTRY NEWS…

Available Support Groups

• Alzheimer Caregiver - 3rd Friday, Hilliard Senior Center,
  3810 Veterans Memorial Drive, 876-0747.

• Essential Tremors (1st Sunday, 2:30 PM, Social Hall)
  Contact Dave Williamson, 921-8711.

Medical Equipment Available
Medical equipment: potty chairs, tub/shower seats, toilet seats, walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs are available in the Christian Life Center.  Contact Judi Hay, 876-6335.

Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressures are taken most Sunday mornings–contact Jan Weatherby, 876-5317.

The Message

Scripture

Luke 15: 11-24

Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.” So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found! And they began to celebrate.

Message

March 7 - The Porch: The Invitation
Explore the ways that we are wooed into a relationship by God and with God. God offers us a relationship that is different from other relationships. As we accept this relationship and live into it, we begin to know God’s love and grace.
John 1:16; Romans 3:24; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Luke 19:10; John 3:16; Galatians 5:1-6

Next Week's Message

March 14 - The Door of Faith
How do we accept the relationship that God offers to each of us? God woos us into relationship, not coercing our “Yes,” but no doubt desiring that from each of us. Once we say yes, we begin a journey of faith that continues our whole lives. Woody Woodward speaking.

I John 4: 7-12; Romans 3: 21-26; John 1: 11-12

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