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United Methodist Church ... making a difference 501 Hampton Lane (Beltway Exit 27B & Dulaney Valley Road) email: towsonumc@towsonumc.org Towson, Maryland 21286 410-823-6511 Elevator accesses all 3 floors! .
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                 Church fax: 410-823-8916
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Third Sunday in Lent 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Jesus calls us to follow, but does not always say where he is leading. As the original disciples, who followed Jesus from place to place, must have wondered where now, so we often wonder where the Lord will lead us next. Our service themes throughout Lent are focused on some of these places. In the account of the temptation of Christ, we heard about being led into the wilderness and what that means in terms of isolation, meditation, and preparation. In the account of Jesus being warned to leave Galilee and how he set his face for Jerusalem we learned that we often must leave secure places and stay close to Jesus. This week, in the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin we discover how Jesus regularly interrupts his plans for search and rescue missions. Where now? In coming weeks we will follow Jesus to the border lands, then home with Zacchaeus, to Jerusalem and the temple, the table, and finally the cross. Where is Christ leading you? Where now?
PRAYER: Compassionate and all-merciful God, we thank you that in love you sent Jesus Christ to share our earthly life with its joy and suffering. Give us grace, that in our need we may come to you in humility and receive your blessing with open hearts, that we may once again serve you with joy and thanksgiving. Amen.
SERMON: "Where Now: SEARCH & RESCUE" by Rev. Dr. David Cooney
COMMUNION will be served today. You need not be a member of this church or any church to receive; it is given for you.
The Joyful Noise Choir (adults & youth) is singing at 8:30. Rehearsal is at 8:00 for whomever wants to come and sing. The Chancel Choir (advanced adult choir) is singing at 11:00.
Reminder: Daylight Savings begins Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 AM Set your clocks before you go to bed Saturday evening so you don't come to church at 12 Noon thinking you're here for the 11 service!
8:30 Early Morning Worship & Children and Worship 9:30—11:00 Refreshments available at the Connections Café in Fellowship Hall 9:45 –10:45 Graded Sunday School for infants to 12th grade & Adult Christian Connections 11:00 Morning Worship, Children and Worship, & Children’s Church
During the FLU SEASON we encourage no hand shaking; smile and nod instead. Hand sanitizer may be requested at the Welcome Station in the main lobby of the church and in the Music Room 321.
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March 7, 2010
LESSONS: Luke 15:
1-10