Weekly Newsletter

A Note From Pastor Robyne

Hello friends,

As we draw closer to the day that we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that without the Resurrection, we have nothing!
Paul, in his first letter to the Church at Corinth, wrote the following:
1 Corinthians 15:17–19 (NKJV) "And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable."
There were those in the early church who were not only backing away from the claim of the Resurrection but also doing their best to get others to follow their lead. This denial of the Resurrection was a “non-negotiable” for the Apostle Paul.
It was amazing and even a bit unbelievable for so many to believe that a mere man could rise from the dead, yet we know that Jesus Christ was more than a mere man. He was the Son of God who had lived a sinless, blameless life and had died on a cross, much like any criminal from that day would die.
Paul was saying that if you remove the Resurrection from the Gospel story, then our faith is futile, and we are still in our sins. But thank God, we are not still in our sins because we recognize and receive the message of the cross and the empty tomb!
The Resurrection changes everything! We now have freedom from sin and all the condemnation that comes with it. As believers, we can take comfort in the fact that our Salvation is assured, and heaven is our future! We can have hope for tomorrow, and we can be witnesses to others around us too. Everyone can have this freedom as well! Because, with Jesus everything changes!
I hope to see you for Easter Services on March 31 at Orchard Church, 6:30am by the Fire Pit (Free Breakfast to follow) or 10:30 in the Sanctuary.
Consider now who you might bring to church for this special celebration of Jesus Christ and His resurrection power!
In His service.
Pastor Robyne

Order of Worship

There will be handout bulletins for March 28, Holy Thursday service at 7pm & March 29, Good Friday service 7pm.

EASTER SUNDAY BULLETIN
March 31, 2024 10:00am

Opening Songs: UMH #302 Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
"Glorious Day: - Casting Crowns

Announcements

Call to Worship
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed!

Pastor Robyne: We find ourselves here today, and we know the story. But what does a fantastic resurrection story have to do with us? The ultimate message is this: no matter how dead you feel inside, or how dead your life dreams may feel, God is making a way for you! Today we kick off our “Resurrection Stories” series with the Story of all Stories and the reason why there is always hope. Can you turn your life around? Can you find new life when everything feels lifeless? Can light shine in what feels like a dark tomb?
All: Yes. Yes. Yes!

Opening Prayer
Rise up in us and we will rise From death into a newfound life: From bondage freed, from harm released, From illness healed, as one in peace. When all is lost our hearts are warmed, Our hope restored, our lives transformed. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Amen.

Children's Time

Hymn: UMH #304 "Easter People Raise Your Voices"

Listening to a familiar story in a new way - Pastor Robyne (Responsive)

Prayer for Illumination:
O risen Christ,
open us to the power of your resurrection
as we hear it proclaimed anew this day,
that we too might rise to new life in you.
Amen.

Sermon Series: "Resurrection Stories"
"Raised" - Easter Sunday
Scripture: John 11: 1-45
Given by Pastor Robyne Mayer

Hymn: Above All

Offering/Doxology
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Prayer: Mighty God of Resurrection and Redemption, we
offer our gifts alongside our alleluias! We offer our
hands and feet and voices to take the celebration
out of this place into a world that needs hope so
desperately! May we go into the world with such
energy, excitement, and power that the ground
shakes once again, that lightning flashes, and that
people see in us your redeeming love and the
triumph of light over darkness! In the name of the
risen Christ, we pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn: UMH#310 He Lives

Announcements

Update from Causely's CEO

Update from Causely, After 14 years and many millions of dollars donated to deserving charities, we have made the difficult decision to close Causely, effective 31st March 2024. We are saddened to have reached an end to our Causely journey,  but I know with certainty that Causely has made a real impact on the lives of the tens of thousands of recipients who have received benefits through our many charity partners. Best wishes,Billy Tucker, Beonic CEO

Bible Study Coming Soon

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United Methodist Study

Wednesday April 3, 202410am & 7pmPlease read - Chapter 5

Food Distribution

March 23. Beginning at 11:00. We will only have 65 chicken boxes. First come first serve.April 6 Food Truck

Important Dates

Men's Bible Study every Monday in the library. 10amWomen's Group every Monday 10am presently studying "The Story." Call the church for location.

New Sermon Series Easter Sunday

The Easter Season is a time of celebrating all the ways in which resurrection is possible in our lives. We can be in need of rising out of the depth of imprisonment, addiction, poverty, illness, and oppression — not just physically and literally, but also spiritually. What holds us back from the joy of life? What binds us, keeping us from the fullness of who God created us to be? What keeps us down? Join us for powerful testimonies — Resurrection Stories — from those who have found “resurrection” in their lives. It might just inspire you to your own rising up!

Lenten Morning Devotional

Join  Pastor  Robyne  live on Orchard Facebook  pageBeginning Feb 14, 7:30am (Mon -Friday) through Good Friday.  

Holy Week

Holy Thursday – March 28 worship 7:00pm
Good Friday – March 29 worship 7:00pm
Easter Sunday – March 31. Sunrise Service 6:30am (Meet us by the firepit free breakfast to follow worship)
Easter Sunday March 31 regular worship 10am in the sanctuary.