Author: Daniel Randall

VBS Meeting April 3 at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall
VBS is June 20-24 from 5:30 –7:45 PM, and we need many volunteers to make it a success. If you can volunteer, please attend organizational meeting. If unable to attend contact Joyce Ellison 251-752-5062. Our theme this year is Monumental.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT LILLIAN UMC
Tenebrae Service April 14 at 6 PM
Good Friday Service April 15 at 12 Noon
Ecumenical Good Friday service
At New Mt. Mariah Baptist Church at 7 PM
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 AM
At the Lillian Recreational Park
Sponsored by the Optimist Club & Area Churches
Filled Plastic Easter Eggs Needed by 4/10
Please place in boxes marked Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Church Wide Potluck April 18 at 5:30 PM
Everyone is to bring a dish that can serve at least 8 people.
Drinks, plates, plasticware & napkins will be provided.
Ladies Lunch Bunch April 28
at the Shrimp Basket Restraunt in Foley, AL
Located: 1500 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535. Please call Carolyn Holderman, this month’s hostess, by April 26 at 251-504-3244 to let her know if you will be attending, or call Belinda Keigley at 850-529-0918. If carpooling from the Church, please be there no later than 10:30 AM. If not carpooling, please be at the Shrimp Basket by 11 am. Please feel free to bring a friend, as you do not have to be a member of the church to attend. I look forward to seeing y'all there!
To Provide & Serve Supper For Our Youth
On A Wednesday Night at 5:30 PM
Contact Jennifer Kennedy 850-221-3137 jennkennedy222@live.com.

Lillian United Methodist Church

Address: 12770 S. Perdido St., Lillian, AL 36549 Web: LillianUMC.Org
Office: office@lillianumc.org Office: 251-962-4336
Pastor: DanielWRandall@gmail.com Pastor: 251-234-1122
Office Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 AM - 12:00 PM

The Unwavering Mission of Christ

To View Live at 8 or 10 AM or Later
Go to LillianUMC.org website and click on Worship.
To Receive Weekly Email Updates
& To Place Someone on Prayer List
Email DanielWRandall@gmail.com or text 251-234-1122.

April 3, 2022

Fifth Sunday in Lent
* INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Pg. 12
*HYMN # 362 “Nothing but the Blood”
* HYMN # 881 The Apostles Creed
* Scripture Luke 13:31-35
“At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day, for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
MUSICAL Special
HYMN #297 “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”
PASTORAL PRAYER
SERMON The Unwavering Mission of Christ
The Great Thanksgiving Pg. 13-15
* HYMN #351 “Pass Me Not , O Gentle Savior”
* Hymn #360 Prayer for Freedom in Christ
* Benediction “God Bless America”
* Please Stand, If Able.

Welcome To Worship
Welcome to worship at Lillian UMC. We pray that you feel the warmth and love of Christ. If you have any questions about the church, becoming a Christian or desire to join the church contact Pastor Daniel 251-234-1122 or DanielWRandall@gmail.com.
Happy Birthday
5 Olivia Charbonneau 6 Debbie Lindsay 7 Brett Sandford
8 Nelson Beech 9 Bill Duncan 9 Patty Gaines
Happy Anniversary 3 Fred & Chris Chandler
This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, April 3
8:00 AM Sanctuary Worship 9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Sanctuary Worship with Children’s Church
& Nursery for Children Birth to 2nd Grade
11:00 AM VBS Organizational Meeting
2:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting in Conference Room
Monday, April 4
9:00 AM UM Women Fellowship in the Conference Room
9:30 AM UM Women Meeting & Program
5:30 PM UM Men’s Supper
Tuesday, April 5 (Bulletin Information Deadline)
7:00 AM Men’s Devotion & Prayer 7 PM ALANON
Wednesday, April 6
9:00 AM Gospel of John Bible Study - Perry Cunningham
5:30 PM Adult Choir Practice / Youth Supper & Fellowship
6:40 PM The Cross of Christ Bible Study
Thursday, April 7
9:30 AM OT Study on King David - Led by Peggy Briese
Friday, April 8
10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry in Prayer Room
Saturday, April 9
8:00 AM Optimist Breakfast at the Lillian Community Club

Kemp Soule 12-Jul
Blake Riley 14-Jul
Donald Canerdy 15-Jul
Sheldon Linzy 16-Jul
Joan Achorn 16-Jul
Beverly Woosley 16-Jul
Judith Wittig 16-Jul
Barbara Jenkins 18-Jul
Mike Spooner 19-Jul
Bill Holderman 19-Jul
Buddy Rogers 19-Jul
Albert Little 20-Jul
Nadine Larson 24-Jul
Andy Kaiser 24-Jul
Bonnie Castella 27-Jul
Kera Ellison 27-Jul
John Poehlein lien 27-Jul
Weston Gaines 27-Jul
Donna Rollan 29-Jul
Nita Davis 31-Jul

WELCOME & Opening Prayer Pastor: Almighty God, to You all hearts are open, all desires known, and from You no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, We believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. We love You above all things and desire to receive You in our body, soul, and whole being. For those not present to sacramentally receive the consecrated elements that are for us the Body and blood of Christ, Come at least spiritually their heart as they I embrace You as if you were already there and unite them wholly to You. Never permit them to be separated from You and ever filled with your Grace & Love! Amen.

This Week’s Opportunities April 5-
Sun 4/5 Worship 8 & 10AM Sunday School for all Ages 9 AM
Choir Practice 9:15 AM
Tues 4/7 Men’s Prayer 7:30AM WW 4:30PM AA & Al-Anon, 7PM
Wed 4/8 Choir Practice 5:30PM
Thurs 4/9 Bible Study 9:30AM Tenebrae Service 6 PM
Sat 411 AA 7PM

Information Concerning Annual Christmas Gifts for Pastor and Staff:
It is that time of year where we have the opportunity to express our appreciation to our Lillian UMC Pastor and Staff at Christmas. As you prepare to give please read the two options for giving according to IRS guidelines. In compliance with the IRS all funds received through the church by check or anonymous cash and then distributed to the pastor and staff must have taxes deducted. Gifts given through the church we will then be equally distributed to the pastor and staff with taxes taken out. You may however give a gift on your own directly to each staff and they would receive the complete gift. You must give or mail it to them individually and not to or through the church. You would not receive tax credit on your giving. It would be an individual gift from you. If you choose to give through the church please indicate on your check “Staff Christmas Gift” and place in offering plate by December 19 so we can distribute by December 22. Regardless of what you are able to do or how you choose to give please be in prayer for our pastor and staff as they serve our congregation and community.
Blessings, Your Lillian UMC Finance & Staff Parish Relations Committee
Thank You for Your Prayers and Support of Our Lillian UMC Staff:
Rev. Daniel W. Randall, Pastor
Blake Riley, Choir Director & Pianist
Joyce Ellison, Children’s Ministry Director
Jennifer Kennedy, Treasurer & Youth Ministry Director
Pat McVey, Church Secretary
Katie Mines, Nursery Director

UM Men’s Super Monday March 9 5:30 PM All men are invited to gather tomorrow night for some Delicious BBQ, devotion, hear an excellent speaker from Clear Vision, wonderful fellowship and help us get everything nailed down for the Best Car Show Ever!

* INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Pg. 12
The Great Thanksgiving Pg. 13-15

In His Service 3/8/20
8 AM Ushers:
10 AM Greeters: Linda Warren &
10 AM Ushers: Char Kuhr & Harriet Suarez
Welcome: Ann Brock
Counters: Joy Moore & Linda Warren

Welcome To Our Newest Members 3/8/20
Deborah Adams (In Directory) , Collen De Lille (In Directory)
Tonda Adams 559-349-2863 1220 Chargrin Dr.. Lillian Al 36549
Debbie & Eddie Goodwin D 850-380-4557 E 850-501-3866 34915 Boykin Blvd. Lillian Al 36549
Kim Duckworth 251-215-0454 12555 S. St. Francis St. Lillian Al 36549
Mickie Presley 615-335-3034 71 Buena Vista Dr., Lillian Al 36549
Ralph & Shari Stagner R 251-233-3585 S 936-229-0043 P.O. Box 280 Elberta AL 36530

UMW Trash N Treasure Sale
March 26, 27 & 28 8 AM -2 PM The Women would appreciate your donations. No computers or T.V.s, please. Items may be dropped off in fellowship hall from 8 AM—2 PM Tuesday 3/17—Thursday 3/19, Sunday 3/ 22 till 3 PM and Monday 3/23—Wednesday 3/26 from 8 AM—2 PM. Help is especially needed on March 23-25 when we sort and tag items. We also need help picking up furniture and donations. Thank you for your continued support. Any questions, call Sara Laibe @ 962-2320.
Please Save, Flatten, Fold & Bring Plastic Grocery Bags March 23-26

2020 Best In Class Car Show & BBQ
Saturday, March 28th, 8AM-2PM
Registration from 7-10 AM Registration Form & Flyer may be picked up in office or down loaded from: LillianUMC.Org
Opening Prayer by Pastor & National Anthem at 9 AM
BBQ Plates & Sandwiches from 10:30 AM Until Sold Out!
50/50 Drawing Lillian UMC Youth Group! Great Music!
Golf Cart Caravan: Bob Harris has volunteered to provide Golf Cart rides to those who wish to view the Cars & Trucks but have difficulty walking the grounds. We need at least three more volunteers willing to bring their golf cart and ride others around. Call Bob 251-223-7065 if you can help with the Golf Cart Caravan.

Opportunities To Continue to Grow
Current Weekly Studies:
Weekly Adult Bible Study led by Perry Cunningham
Sundays at 9 AM in the Conference Room.
Weekly Study on Gospel of John led by Perry Cunningham
Wednesday at 9 AM in the Conference Room.
Bible Studies Starting in March:
12 Week Study on King David led by Peggy Briese
Starting Thursday, March 3 at 9:30 AM in the Conference Room.
Weekly Bible Study Starting Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 PM
led by Rev. Daniel Randall in the Conference Room.

Williams, Carole	March 16
Sandford, Rose	March 17
Grounds, Elaine	March 17
Poling, Nancy	March 17

Children Worship Opportunities
Nursery for Birth to 3yrs 9 –11 AM
Children’s Church for children 4yrs -1st grade will dismiss from 10AM Service following Children’s Moment.
Activity Bags available for children that remain in worship.
Cry room is located at the back of the sanctuary.

13 Week Bible Study on The Cross of Christ led by
Pastor Daniel Starts Wednesday, March 9 at 6:40 PM
To register call 251-962-4336 or email office@lillianumc.org . The cost of the study book is $7.00 and you may bring to the first study.
Celebration of Life Service for Lester Covington
March 13 at 2 PM - Reception in Fellowship Hall following
Church Wide Potluck Supper March 14 at 5:30 PM
Trustees Meeting March 15 at 10 AM - Conference Room
2022 Board of Trustees: John Wade, Bill Wilkenson, Matt Kennedy, Bill Holderman, Mike Shutt & Marcia Allen.

Weekly Bulletin & Worship Audio
Available at LillianUMC.Org. Select Worship Audio Tab, Worship Audio 2020 and desired worship service.

Safety Team Medical Response Meeting Today
If you have had any experience and training in the medical field, EMT, nursing, CPR & 1st Aid, etc., please gather in the choir loft immediately following worship today for a quick meeting with Safety Team Captain. If you can’t and are willing to serve on Saftey Team during the service you attend contact John Wade (518) 859– 7381. Thank you for your willingness to serve.

Ladies Lunch Bunch March 19 All ladies are invited to lunch at Cheddars on Davis Hwy in Pensacola, FL. Call Gail Keigley at 251-424-7802 for a head count by March 17. We will leave the church at 10:30 AM to carpool and be at Cheddars by 11:30 AM.

Monday, February 7
9:00 AM UM Women Fellowship in the Conference Room
9:30 AM UM Women Meeting & Program
5:30 PM UM Men’s Supper

If you feel that it is safe and that we need to begin a sanctuary service at 8 AM in addition to the continued Drive-In-Service at 9:30 AM please email or text the pastor that you are willing to come and that you are also willing to help in any way. This will require much planning and organize by a special team and we will have to meet social distancing guidelines by the Alabama West Florida Annual Conference.

Operation Christmas Child Boxes with brochure insert will be available in the office October 12 and handed out on Sunday October 11 for those attending the Drive-In Service. All boxes due by Dedication Sunday on November 8. Contribution may be made to LUMC for OCC.

Please Add To Your March Prayer List
John Vanderhook, Gaylyn & Mike Gurganious, Tom Green, Susan Kayes

To Receive Weekly Email Updates
& To Place Someone on Prayer List
Email DanielWRandall@gmail.com or text 251-234-1122.