but we cannot attend to them and be fully with You.
The next day he got up and went with them, and some of the
Quote for Reflection: "Be still and know that I am God,” you say to us
And I saw no difference atwix God and our substance, as you said to Elijah.
but as it were al God, May your voice speak through us.
and yet myn understondyng toke In weakness, be our strength; in poverty, be our wealth.
that our substance is in God: that is to sey, In sadness, be our joy; in apathy, be our love.
that God is God, and our substance is a creture in God;
for the almyty truth of the Trinite is our fader, We cannot sing Love's song, O Lord,
unless it is your voice singing in us.
for he made us and kepith us in him:
and depe wisdam of the Trinite is our moder Take these hearts, and with these mouth
in whom we arn al beclosid; make your praise and thanksgiving a reality here and now.
the hey goddnes of the Trinite is our lord We pray because of, and in the name of, our Messiah Jesus.
and in him we aren beclosid and he in us.
Julian of Norwich, circa1400.
-We Listen for God’s Word-
-We Gather as God’s People-
SCRIPTURE Acts 10
HYMN Gather Us In FWS 2236 In Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of
the Italian Cohort, as it was called. He was a devout man in
CALL TO WORSHIP Bruce Prewer, based on Ps. 98 awe of God with all his household; he gave alms generously
Here today there is love, freely available to all. to the people and prayed constantly to God. One afternoon at
Not our human loving, fragile and intermittent, about three o’clock he had a vision in which he clearly saw an
but God’s supreme love. angel of God coming in and saying to him, “Cornelius.” He
stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” He
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth,
answered, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a
break forth into joyous songs of praise. memorial before God. Now send men to Joppa for a certain
Here today is love, higher than our loftiest hopes, Simon who is called Peter; he is lodging with Simon, a tanner,
deeper than the immensities of time and space, whose house is by the seaside.” When the angel who spoke to
God’s indescribable love. him had left, he called two of his slaves and a devout soldier
Let the seas roar their praise, from the ranks of those who served him, and after telling them
and everything in them. everything, he sent them to Joppa.
Let the rivers clap their hands
About noon the next day, as they were on their journey and
and the hills sing together their happiness. approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. He
The joy of the living Christ be with you all. became hungry and wanted something to eat; and while it was
And also with you. being prepared, he fell into a trance. He saw the heaven
opened and something like a large sheet coming down, being
HYMN Now the Green Blade Riseth UMH 311 lowered to the ground by its four corners. In it were all kinds
of four-footed creatures and reptiles and birds of the air. Then
PASSING THE PEACE he heard a voice saying, “Get up, Peter; kill and eat.” But
Peter said, “By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten
YOUNG PEOPLE’S MESSAGE anything that is profane or unclean.” The voice said to him
again, a second time, “What God has made clean, you must
not call profane.” This happened three times, and the thing
OPENING TO GOD was suddenly taken up to heaven.
O God of the still, small voice, quiet our inner spirit.
Now while Peter was greatly puzzled about what to make of
Help us to focus upon you, and you alone,
the vision that he had seen, suddenly the men sent by
and to hear your voice within. Cornelius appeared . . .
There are many other voices demanding our attention,
believers from Joppa accompanied him. The following day
they came to Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had
called together his relatives and close friends . . .
Peter went in and found that many had assembled; and he said
to them, “You yourselves know that it is unlawful for a Jew to
associate with or to visit a Gentile; but God has shown me that
I should not call anyone profane or unclean. So when I was
sent for, I came without objection . . .
“I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every
nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is
acceptable to him. You know the message God sent to the
people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord
of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in
Galilee after the baptism that John announced . . .
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all
who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come
with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had
been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them
speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, “Can
anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who
have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” So he ordered
them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they
invited him to stay for several days.
-We Respond to God’s Word-
REFLECTION Third Time’s the Charm
HYMN In Christ There Is No East or West UMH 548
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY & DOXOLOGY UMH 94
COMMUNION
-We Are Sent Into God’s World-
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BENEDICTION
RESPONSE Halle, Halle, Halleluja! (3x) FWS 2026
Halleluja! Halleluja!
 Birthdays Below are people, places, & concerns that folk have lifted up.
Please keep them in your prayers at home.
5 May: Ben Duff Please call or email the church office to add to the prayer list.
11 May: Norm Thompson; Krista Rochefort; Deb Drury
Ongoing Prayers, cont.
Ongoing Prayers

Third Time’s
Essex Eats Out Schedule Lenore
Arlitha Michael Parker
May 10 - Holy Family May 17 - St. James
Callie
May 24 - EUMC May 31 - St. Pius
Anne Kennison Lifted Up Last Sunday
Announcements
COTS request from Mission Committee: Biggest need is new
linens, necessary toiletries, baby wipes and warm mittens (they
Mary Willard
Norma Strickland
Judy & Diezela
Matthew C.
Judy M: herself and Bud and George and
their families
Bill W: Grandson successful knee
surgery
the Charm
have enough hats). Red Tub in Fellowship Hall is open-- full list
is beside it. Elissa & Leif Ken: For his 2 sons
Greg David J: People of Sri Lanka, Love not
Refugee Resettlement Program has 40 children needing Paula DeMichele bombs are the answer
summer clothes. We have an opportunity to provide for Cefini, a Don Strickland Paula P: Homeless
two year old boy from Democratic Republic of Congo. Perfect Ellie Uckele Barb: Turning away the stone, helps turn
for Carter’s clothes. If you'd like to help, give Sally Carter's gift
Cole away the hurt
cards or cash. We have a list of needs and sizes. Thanks!
Harley Judy M: Catholics over the fire at Notre
Calendar Gordon Mitchinson Dame
Susan Dawn: Continued prayers of healing for
Tuesdays: Pastor Is In @ Nest Coffee Shop 10 am - 11:30 am Marlene Hodgdon
Tim
Jericho Clergy Group 11:30-12:30
Elissa: Nellie & Gerard
Church Office 1 pm- 2 pm

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Mt Mansfield Bible Study 2 pm

Thursdays: Church Office 10:00 am- noon

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Mon, 6 May: Monday Companions at Eve’s home. 7 pm
New Book: Holy Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor. Essex Center United Methodist Church
essex_umc@comcast.net tel. 878-8304
Sat, 11 May: Bishop Devadhar at Hedding UMC, Barre www.essexumc.com
9 am- noon. Come with your ideas & questions!
Ministers: the entire congregation Lay Leader: Joshua Knox
Equipping Pastor: Rev. V. Mitchell Hay
Mon, 13 May: Living the Questions: Trinity, 7:00 pm cell tel. 881-3268 (feel free to call) mitchellhay@comcast.net

Tue, 14 May: Administrative Board, 7 pm Office Manager: Elissa Johnsen

Sunday School Coordinator: Krista Rochefort
Sat, 18 May: Pre-Conference Meeting, Faith UMC, 9-noon. Organ: Kathryn Parker Piano: June Packard

Sun, 19 May: All-Church Meeting after worship

Song Leader: Dana LaClair
Mon, 20 May: Monday Companions at Eve’s home.
Ushers: Dawn H-F, Vickie C
Greeter: Bob McL
Nursery Helper Claire N
Tue, 21 May: Trustee Board, 7 pm Parent Helper: Liz R
Projection: Sam Evans
Essex Center
next week: Claire N
next week: Sherry M Un-Tied Methodist Church
next week: Jody H
next week: Ashley H Third Sunday of Easter 5 May 2019