Author: Sarah Locke

Order of Worship
(*Please stand as able)
Gathering
Prelude “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
Glenda Brown and Ben Glosser
Welcome & Announcements
Invocation
Opening Hymn “Up from the Grave He Arose” #322
Affirmation of Faith “The Nicene Creed” #880
The Children’s Message
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. 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 “Then Sings My Soul” Ladies Trio
Hearing of the Word
Scripture Reading Luke 24:1-12
Hymn “The Day of Resurrection” #303
Sermon Rev. Sarah Locke
“Why are you looking for the living among the dead?”
Response to the Word
Invitation/Confession #12
Passing of the Peace #12
Offering
Offertory “Our Living Hope” Choir
Doxology
The Great Thanksgiving #13
Giving of the Bread and Cup #14
*Closing Hymn “Lord of the Dance” #261
*Benediction
Breakthrough Prayer
Heavenly Father, help us to see as you would have us see, to
be as you would have us be, and love as you love. Empower me to build your kingdom today. Amen
*Choral Response “O How He Loves You and Me” All
*Postlude
Worship Helpers: March 31
Greeters/Ushers: Dennis & Cheryl McCall, Darla Lawson & Jennifer
Yoast
Screens: Jason Yoast
Offering Counters: Kim Schorr & Susan McKee
Children’s Church: Jennifer Tortone & Chessie Folan
Worship Helpers: April 7
Greeters/Ushers: Margaret Norfleet, Don Brewer, Cheryl & Olivia
Cooper
Screens: Jason Brugman & Dylan Manning
Offering Counters: Kim Schorr & Celia White
Children’s Church: Chessie Folan
The flowers on the altar are given by Ed & Lynn Hughes.
“… though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow …
Isaiah 1:18
To follow Heather Brewer’s hiking adventure: https://youtube.com/@hikingheatherb
The Easter Egg hunt will be held TODAY following the 10:30 am service. Weather permitting it will be on the front lawn.
Crafternoon: Fellowship time for makers and those who want to learn, April 13th, 2 pm, in the Walston Room (upstairs).
Fall Trip: Lancaster Trip Info Meeting, April 28th, at 10:15 am. Trip is October 9-10.
Our Church Staff:
Administrative Assistant: Susan Coard, office@hickoryumc.org
Director of Music: Karen Nemeth, karen.nemeth@verizon.net
Accompanist: Glenda Brown, glendabrown5@gmail.com
Contemporary Worship Leader: David Springstead (757) 284-1801
Director of Youth Ministries: Jason Brugman, jasou9@gmail.com or 540-840-1423
Director of Children’s Ministry: Chessie Folan (757) 778-0168
Nursery Worker: Katie Moyer
Sexton: Michael Colbert (757) 410-9369
Custodians: Kim Higgerson & Kathy Heath
Maintenance: Steve Jennings

Prayer Requests
Hickory Family:
Jeanne Smith-Cindy Watts’ mom Pat Bechthold-Cheryl McCall’s mom
Robert Davis Dan Peters
Leo Brayman Chessie Folan
Nicky Cowling Will Cowling
Gail Harris Carolyn Harrell
Alice Jarman Marvin Powers
Charles Vertigan Bruce Mathews
Conor Clapsaddle & Crew of the USCGC Munro
Teresa Mizell’s mom & family Darla Lawson’s Mom
JoAnn Green Gary Everton
Ed Brakob Don James
Ruth Brayman Robin Gronemus
Grace McKee Claude & Cenie Mayer
Carl Hanbury Harry Faircloth
Mary Daughtrey Heather Parsons
Valerie Claus Herb & Amy Fisher
Dave McCullough Andy Barnard
Hickory Extended Family: Gannon Purcell
Marlon & Shay DeLisser Donna Barham
Paul Long Amy Hurst
Junior Wymer Glenn Groso
The Windham Family Mary Love Walston
Jill Jessup Blanca VanWay
Jonathon Reed Bobby & El Newell
Youshwa Javed Joan Barnes
Bristol Jackson Johnny Day
Christie Newman Wright Amy Hurst
Danny Pallister Becky Eagleson—Marty Hutto’s daughter
Ginger Hoyos, Tim Mizell’s sister Jack Gayle
Peggy Waddell Donna Hill, Alanna Mayer’s aunt
Sherry Cox Fred Serode
John Curry Courtney Bass
Shannon Jones Dianne Kendall, Alanna Mayer’s mom
Leeyah Jackson Brenda Brayman
Beth Casey Shirley Gryder
Debra Culpepper Amie Gerloff
Chelsea Musick William Becknell
Pam Winkler-Godwin Brandon Miller
Michele Gilmore Jeremiah James
Chip McKean Elizabeth McKean
Terri Poole Margie Cannata—Elaine Hutto’s aunt
Jaci Eybers Billy Carey
Noah Corlette Herbie Lewis
Margaret Pugh Joyce - Joan Walton’s mother
Tylor Giovannone Tracy Krismanich
Chris Grant Donnie James
Carolee Jackson Bondurant Mary Ellen & Nick Newlin
Donn Irby Tom “Butch” Foster-Alan Foster’s uncle
John Szyszko Patricia Hannan
Bobby Lockett Joseph DiNardo
Pete Ewell Billy Sullo
Sarah Buckland Delna Antaki
Russell Heath—Rusty Heath’s father
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Our Church Staff:
Administrative Assistant: Susan Coard, office@hickoryumc.org
Director of Music: Ledford Wilson, Ledfordwilson@gmail.com
Organist: Betty Winslow, (757) 546-0678
Contemporary Worship Leader: David Springstead (757) 284-1801
Director of Youth Ministries:
Ginny Owens (757) 621-8135
Director of Children’s Ministry: Cindy Williams (757) 373-4835
Chessie Folan (757) 778-0168
Nursery Worker: Diane Fenno
Sexton: Michael Colbert (757) 410-9369
Custodians: Kim Higgerson & Kathy Heath
Maintenance: Steve Jennings
Worship Helpers
Offering Counters: Michele Sutton & Susan McKee
Next Week: Celia White & Joyce Stukey

Prayer Request or Comments: □Do Not Print in church media

This Week at Hickory
Daily Prayer @ 8 am via Facebook live (Monday-Friday)
Sunday, March 31
6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service
10:30 am Morning Worship & Easter Egg Hunt
5 pm The Hickory Easter Service
6 pm Sunday Supper—Favorite Casseroles
Monday, April 1
6:15-8 pm Fellowship Center Reserved
Tuesday, April 2
6:15 pm Basketball
7 pm Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday, April 3
7 pm Disciple I
Thursday, April 4
10 am Bible Study (Foster’s, 2014 Centerville Turnpike, S.)
7 pm Volleyball
Friday, April 5
6:30-10 pm Fellowship Center Reserved
Saturday, April 6
11 am—2 pm Fellowship Center Reserved
Sunday, April 7
9 & 11 am Worship
10:30 am Sunday School
3 pm Choir
4:30-6:10 pm Youth
5 pm The Hickory
6 pm Sunday Supper—Breakfast for Dinner
Upcoming Events:
Hickory’s NLI Church Conference: Wed., April 17th, at 6:30 pm.
This church conference will be to vote on our NLI Report. After prayer and discernment, we will vote by ballot to either approve 100% of the report or vote no. If we approve this report, we gain the resources necessary to walk through these innovations together. All are welcome and have a voice but only members of Hickory UMC have a vote. Please plan to come and vote by paper ballot.

Check all that apply:
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□ Interested in Joining
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I would like a visit from the Pastor.
March 31, 2024 @ 10:30 am Connection Card (Please place in the offering plate.)
NAME: ________________________ How did you hear about us?
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Scan me to support the mission and ministry of Hickory United Methodist Church. Or go to https://hickoryumc.breezechms.com/give/online

Report of Stewardship for March 24, 2024
Weekly Budget $ 8,678
Offering $ 9,409
Received to Date $ 102,620
Average Weekly Giving $ 8,455
Average Weekly Offering $ 9,080.68

Welcome to Hickory United Methodist Church! We are so thankful that you chose to worship with us this morning! We would love to connect with you through the week! Please fill out the connection card attached and place in the offering plate so we can follow up with you.

Come join us as we begin a new Bible Study, “The God of the How and When” with companion book “The God of the Way”, starting Thursday, April 4th, at 10 am at the home of Alan & Jennifer Foster (2014 Centerville Turnpike S.). This study will meet each Thursday for six weeks. Books are available on Amazon and Gateway.

Hickory United Methodist Church
2708 Battlefield Boulevard, South, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
(757) 421-2778 office@hickoryumc.org Website: Hickoryumc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hickoryunitedmethodistchurch
Rev. Sarah Locke (757) 897-8142 (cell)
sarahlocke@vaumc.org

Hickory United Methodist
The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
The vision Hickory United Methodist Church has received is to build God’s Kingdom today, through connection, growth and service.
March 31, 2024
10:30 am
Morning Worship Services: 9 am & 11 am
Modern Worship Service: 5:00 pm
Sunday Supper: 6 pm

December 6th: Counters: Marj Barnes & Susan McKee Greeter/ Health Acknowledgement: Joyce Rhodes Ushers: Billy Rhodes, Marj & Steve Barnes UVC Light Sanitizers: Don Brewer, Clyde Harrell, Tim Mizell Saturday Set-up: Nursery Helper: Marj Barnes

January 24th: Counters: Celia White & Joyce Stuckey Greeter/ Health Acknowledgement: Patrice Vertigan Ushers: Kim Schorr & Kathy Brakob UVC Light Sanitizers: Saturday Set-up: Mark Warner Nursery Helper: Marj Barnes

January 31st: Counters: Michelle Sutton & Greg Moyer Greeter/ Health Acknowledgement: Colin Claus Ushers: Marj & Steve Barnes UVC Light Sanitizers: Nursery Helper:

The Hickory Family: Patti Bishop
Raymond Murray & Jean Pfaehler
Dave & Annie McCullough
Andy Barnard
Carl Hanbury - eye surgery
Nancy Ewell
Juanita & G.B. Pendleton
Diane Fenno
Jennifer Foster
Megan Satterly- Ankle reconstruction
Friends of Hickory Marie Malpalya - Friend of Cheryl Cooper, Cancer
Jon- Liver Cancer
Dawn Evans
Barb Johnson- Janet Manning’s Aunt, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
David Fowler- bladder cancer cenie mayer
Jennifer Byrd
Those affected by Hurricane Laura, Sally, Delta, & Zeta
Molly- Heather Brewers Sister
Lindsey & Virginia Gardner (Ginny Owen’s Parents)
Gabriel Chapel
Bowers family- loss of John Bowers
Shirley - Alan Foster’s mother
Georgia Hoover- Jennifer Foster’s Mom
Charlotte
Allison Lewis- 14 yo @ CHKD
The family of Ginny Morritz
Mandi & Levin Turner- son nolan Diagnosed with Lymphoma
Ricky-injured in power surge
Don Erickson
Greg- dons nephew
Jeanne tillery-
Allison
Rick Volz- brain tumor surgery
John Holloway- Emergency heart Surgery
Jessica Coyner
Debbie Forehand Broken ankle
Kathy reverse shoulder replacement
Ricky-injured in power surge
Heather