Senoia United Methodist Church.... A Missional and Discipling Congregation 
The Weekly Connection 
April 3, 2020
Resuming Thursday Delivery Next Week
Pastor Ashley is available for you as usual. Until we can return to regular business hours, please contact her if you would like an appointment, communicate via email, or talk over the phone.

ashley.jenkins@ngumc.net or (770) 561-0183  or (770) 599-3245
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Worship Connection 
Sunday, March 29, 2020
5th Sunday in Lent

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Sermon:
Stories of Redemption: Two Sons

Scripture:
Luke 15:11-32

Sunday, April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday

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Sermon:
Palms and Passion

Scripture:
Luke 19:28-40   
In this edition of the Weekly Connection:
  • Order of Worship
  • Letter from Pastor Ashley
  • Video of Last Sunday's Service
  • Lent and Easter Schedule
  • Bible Study Offered via Zoom! Link Provided
  • Wednesday Night Suppers via Zoom! Link Provided
  • Holy Week Devotionals
  • SUMC Vision
  • Church Calendar
  • Church Staff
Order of Worship for This Sunday April 5
(The sanctuary will not be open this Sunday)
Join Us at 11am on Facebook Live
or
View the Video Afterwards online at

Worship
Palm Sunday
 
11:00
  We Gather to Worship
Welcome!
Chiming of the Hour                                   
Lighting of the Candles                                
Call To Worship
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.
Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest!
Let Israel say, “His love endures forever!” and all who fear God say,
“His love endures forever!”
Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest!
With the Lord on our side, what can we fear? What can humankind do?
Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest!
We shall triumph over those who surround us and
stand in confidence in the Lord, our God!
Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest!
The Lord is our strength and our might. The Lord has become our salvation!
Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest!
—adapted from Psalm 118


Announcements xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rev. Ashley Jenkins, Pastor
Children’s Moment

We Grow Through the Spoken Word
   
Scripture Reading                 Luke 19:28-40
Offering
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer                                     
Congregational Response                                                        
Lord, may our prayer rise like incense in your sight,
May this place be filled with the fragrance of Christ. Amen
Sermon                                                                                  Rev. Jenkins     
Palms and Passion
Prayer

We Go to Serve
Benediction                                                              
Chimes


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Senoia UMC
P.O. Box 98
Senoia, GA 30276
The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear…” Psalm 46:1-2   

Dear Church Family,

WARNING – This is a LONG Email but please read the entire thing!
 
I pray you are staying safe and healthy!
 
Thank you for your support during this crazy time. This is NOT how I wanted to spend Lent. I know you feel the same way. I am trying to make good choices (i.e. social distancing), but still allow our church to still be the church. I appreciate your support and grace.
 
Bishop Sue made the decision to keep all churches closed for the month of April. You can see information at  ngumc.org .  All staff will be working from home. During this time, I will be available via phone or email.  I am not going anywhere, and you know where I live. 
 
Technology is awesome! Sunday’s worship has had over 450 views! People are tuning in from other places. My parents are watching both my brother and I’s worship services every week. We had a confirmation class on Monday night. It was great to see the youth. Good stuff!
 
 
Our weekly schedule through April will be:
·          Sunday – Facebook Live at 11 for worship. Share with your friends! Video will be sent out later for those not on Facebook.

·           Monday – Zoom Bible Study with Barb from 6:30-7:15. Link provided below. 

·           Wednesday Night Supper…at home addition!  Join church friends every Wednesday at 6 PM to talk and pray together. We'll fellowship on Zoom at 6 PM. Barb will be the facilitator. Link provided below. 

·           Daily Devotionals will be sent out through April. 

Holy Week
·          Stations of the Cross will be sent out daily in place of the devotionals.

·           Palm Sunday - Facebook Live at 11 for worship. Video will be sent out later for those not on Facebook. There are palms outside the Sanctuary for people to pick up. Or grab something from your yard. 

·           Maundy Thursday – Facebook Live at 7 PM. Video will be sent out later for those not on Facebook. We will celebrate a virtual Holy Communion together. Families are encouraged to use bread and grape juice or whatever they have! Crackers and apple juice. Biscuits and milk.  

·           Good Friday – We have planned a service including silence and darkness. We will save that for next year. I plan on going Facebook Live at 7 PM outside the church by the cross. I will read the story of Jesus dying on the cross and have a reflection.  

·           Easter - Facebook Live at 11 for worship. Video will be sent out later for those not on Facebook.  

Whenever we get back together in person, we will have a BIG Easter service! Our Easter flower order has been postponed till we get together. Lori and Nancy are working on a handbell solo. Jim will play Christ the Lord has Risen Today!  Christ the Lord HAS risen EVERYDAY! That is the greatest hope as Christians – the resurrection of Jesus Christ!  

Ways to be THE CHURCH –
·          Our church has STEPPED UP with food donations! So many folks are dropping off food either at my house or I-58! THANK YOU CHURCH! I wish I took a picture of all the food that was dropped off at my house this weekend. Christians In Action (CIA) has given funds to both Backpack Buddies and I-58.  

·           Ginger Wright is coordinating mask sewing. Masks are greatly needed at hospitals.  

·           Barb and Jan Purcell are coordinating a card and phone ministry. These ladies and myself are reaching out, praying on the phone, and sending cards. Join us!

·           CIA is buying snacks for Piedmont Hospital. We are going to encourage every church member to send a card to be added to the snack basket. Mail your cards by April 10 to me – Ashley Jenkins, 325 Seavy St., Senoia, GA 30276. 

·          I would love for YOU to write a devotional for our church.

·          Thank you to everyone who has donated to our church. Lee Berry, office assistant, and counters are processing your donations. Thank you for your faithfulness in March. You can mail your check to PO Box 98, Senoia, GA 30276 or give online at senoiaumc.org

Got ideas? Let me know! Want to Zoom your small group? Let me know! Want to do something? Let me know!  
THANK YOU! I am humbled by your dedication and love to our church.  
 
Ashley
Sunday Worship
Lent and Easter Schedule
Subject to Change
We will continue to have Worship
While we can not open the sanctuary, we can worship together on Facebook Live.
The service will be posted on our website afterwards.
We are continuing to update our calendar as directed by the CDC, the Bishop and other governing bodies.
Palm Sunday Services
April 5, 11:00am
On Facebook Live Only

Maundy Thursday Worship Service
April 9, 7:00pm
On Facebook Live Only

Good Friday Service
April 10, 7:00pm
On Facebook Live Only
Easter Sunday Service
April 12, 11:00am
On Facebook Live Only

B ible S tudy with Barb

Getting a little bored by now? Finished with all your closet cleaning and yard work? Read all your books? If so, here’s something new we’re trying at SUMC:
B ible S tudy with Barb.

Beginning Monday, April 6, I’ll be leading a study on the I Am sayings of Jesus from the book of John.

We’ll do this via Zoom . It’s easy to do. Below is the link for Zoom. All you need to do is click on the link. It will ask you for the meeting number and then hit “join meeting.” Make sure you “connect to audio” and don’t “turn off your mike.” Again, it’s easy and we can help you if you get stuck.

We’ll start at 6:30 and finish by 7:30. Each week we’ll discuss a different I Am saying, so you don’t need to attend every week. But seriously, where else are we going to go?! Here’s the schedule:

Monday, April 6             I am the bread of life              John 6:25-59
Monday, April 13           I am the good shepherd         John 10:7-30
Monday, April 20           I am the gate of the sheep      John 10:1-10
Monday, April 27           I am the resurrection and the life       John 11:1-44
Monday, May 4              I am the true vine                               John 15:1-11

We won’t be cleaning closets or doing yard work, but we will be reading some scripture. Join up as we try this new adventure at SUMC. I guarantee you’ll enjoy some BS with Barb (sorry Ashley, I had to go there!). Give me a call or text (419) 680-2103 if you have any questions! 
Zoom Meeting Details:

Topic: Bible Study with Barb!
Time: Apr 6, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Every week on Mon, until May 18, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
    Apr 6, 2020 06:30 PM
    Apr 13, 2020 06:30 PM
    Apr 20, 2020 06:30 PM
    Apr 27, 2020 06:30 PM
    May 4, 2020 06:30 PM
    May 11, 2020 06:30 PM
    May 18, 2020 06:30 PM

Use This Link to Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 196 787 919

OPTIONAL:
To add to your calendar, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Wednesday Night Supper……at home edition
As we navigate these new times we’re living in, we miss seeing all of our friends and family which we’ve always taken for granted. One of the things that we as a church family love are our Wednesday Night Suppers. We’re going to continue them, only in a different format.

Each Wednesday night, at 6:00, we’ll open up a Zoom time which everyone can join in on. We’ll eat together (food is whatever you have for your meal at home), catch up with each other, and pray for each other. If we can work it out, we may even sing our blessing, but I (Barb) won’t be leading that!

Zoom is easy. Please use the link to Zoom below and the meeting number. All you need to do is click on the link. It will ask you for the meeting number, which you type in, and then hit “join meeting.” Make sure you “connect to audio” and don’t “turn off your mike.” Again, it’s easy and we can help you if you get stuck.

Sometimes we have to look for silver linings in dark clouds. Some of us are learning how to do new tech things now. These silver linings will help us move forward into a great and new future for our church. Come along and join in as we try out these new ways of being the church. Call or text Ashley (770) 561-0183 or Barb (419) 680-2103 if you have any questions. See you on Wednesday evening, if not before!  
Zoom Meeting Details:

Topic: Wednesday Night Supper at home!
Time: Apr 8, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Every week on Wed, until May 20, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
    Apr 8, 2020 06:00 PM
    Apr 15, 2020 06:00 PM
    Apr 22, 2020 06:00 PM
    Apr 29, 2020 06:00 PM
    May 6, 2020 06:00 PM
    May 13, 2020 06:00 PM
    May 20, 2020 06:00 PM

Use This Link to Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 844 886 320

OPTIONAL:
To add to your calendar, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Holy Week
Stations of the Cross Devotionals
Daily devotionals during Holy Week will be a Virtual
Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross refers to a series of images depicting  Jesus Christ  on the day of  his crucifixion   and accompanying  prayers . The object of the stations is to help the Christian faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage  through contemplation of the  Passion of Chris t .

Look for these devotionals starting on April 6.
Or mail your offering to:
Senoia UMC
P.O. Box 98
Senoia, GA 30276
Wednesday Night Supper

Join us via Zoom
Topic: Wednesday Night Supper at home!
Time: Apr 8, 2020 06:00 PM
Use This Link to Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 844 886 320

Sunday 4/5
Palm Sunday
11:00am Worship via Facebook Live

Monday 4/6
6:30pm Bible Study via Zoom

Wednesday 4/7
6:00pm Wednesday Night Supper via Zoom

Thursday 4/9
Maundy Thursday
7:00pm Worship via Facebook Live

Friday 4/10
Good Friday
7:00pm Worship via Facebook Live

Rev. Ashley Jenkins , Pastor 

Barb Combs, Director of Programs

Jim Preece , Organist/Choir Master 

Lee Berry , Administrative Assistant & Finance Secretary 

Bereatha Brooks , Nursery Coordinator 

Polly Watson , Housekeeping 

Gail Noble and John Felbinger , A/V Technicians

Office Email:  office@senoiaumc.org
(770) 599-3245

Office Hours:
At this time staff is working remotely
Resuming regular office hours when permitted.
9am to 3pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday