Presbyterian Church of Seffner

1906 South Lenna Avenue

Seffner, FL
 WELCOME
This morning as we join in worship, our hope for you is that you will find Holy Humor Sunday
renewed life, health and strength in God. We are glad that you have April 19, 2020, 11:00 A.M.
heard God’s call to come and worship, and that you have chosen to do
so with this congregation. If you do not have a church home in this PRELUDE “Surprise” — Franz Haydn
area, we invite you to join with us as we seek to serve Christ and live as
His disciples. You may be received into church membership by WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
profession of faith, letter of transfer, or reaffirmation of faith. If you are
interested in uniting with this church, please contact the church office or OPENING PRAYER
any elder.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 100)
Session Members
Nancy Mason - ‘20 - Worship Cindy Doyle - ‘20 - Christian Ed. Shout praises to the Lord, everyone on this earth.
Matt Shick - ‘20 - Stewardship Carina Brushwood - ‘21 - Cong. Care Be joyful and sing as you come in to worship the Lord!
John Hehn - ‘21 - Facilities Patty MacEwen - ‘21 - Administration You know the Lord is God! He created us, and we belong to him;
Bob Friskney - ‘22 - Fellowship Carol Shick - ‘22 - Worship we are his people, the sheep in his pasture.
Deborah Thatcher - '22- Mission Cammie Williams - Clerk of Session Be thankful and praise the Lord as you enter his temple.
The Lord is good! His love and faithfulness will last forever.
Our Mission Statement Alleluia! Amen!
To provide opportunities for people to
discover God’s love, HYMN # 302 “I Danced in the Morning”
seek God’s purpose,
and do God’s will. I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun,
Our Vision Statement And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth;
Glorifying God with At Bethlehem I had My birth.
mind, body, and soul.
Refrain: Dance, then, wherever you may be;
Pastor: The Rev. Loli Reiter I am the Lord of the Dance, said He,
Ministers: The Congregation And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee,
of him who called you out of darkness into But they would not dance and they would not follow Me;
his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 I danced for the fishermen, for James and John;
They came with Me and the dance went on. Refrain
Music Director: Logan Sorey
Organist: Sheila Donohue I danced on the sabbath and I cured the lame;
Worship Leader: TJ Childs The holy people said it was a shame;
Nursery: Laura DeLeury They whipped and they stripped and they hung Me high,
And left Me there on a cross to die. Refrain
1906 S. Lenna Avenue, P.O. Box 545
Ph. 813-689-4412 * Fax 813-689-3840
pseffner@tampabay.rr.com
seffnerpres.org
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Knowledge and truth,
God of Joy, forgive us for all the time we spend worrying about Loud sounding wisdom Sing to the Lord a new song!
what “may happen” instead of thanking you for all the blessings Daughter and son,
that have come. Forgive us for the laughter we miss out on Loud praying members Sing to the Lord a new song!
because we are focused on what we don’t have. Forgive us for God has done marvelous things.
these and many other ways that we do not participate in your We will sing praises with a new song!
joy because we think we can find happiness elsewhere. May
your joy be our strength; may we find our peace in Christ; and AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed
may the Spirit be our guide. We pray in the name of Jesus,
Amen. I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON And in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
CHILDREN’S TIME AND SPECIAL MUSIC “Cartoon Praise” suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead
buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again
SCRIPTURE READING John 11:38-44 from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right
John 20:24-29 hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he shall come to
judge the living and the dead.
SERMON “...just like he said…” I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
HYMN # 458 “Earth and Stars” resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Earth and all stars, OFFERING OUR GIFTS

Loud rushing planets Sing to the Lord a new song!
Hail, winds and rain, Our church staff wanted to offer our gift of mirth
Lord blowing snowstorm Sing to the Lord a new song! to add to your Easter joy! To God be the glory!
God has done marvelous things. Doxology
We will sing praises with a new song! Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Steel and machines, Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Loud pounding hammers Sing to the Lord a new song! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Limestone and beams,
Loud building workers Sing to the Lord a new song! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
God has done marvelous things. (Matthew 6:9-13)
We will sing praises with a new song!
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
Classrooms and labs, kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Loud boiling test tubes Sing to the Lord a new song! Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins as we
Athlete and band, forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into
Loud cheering people Sing to the Lord a new song! temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom
God has done marvelous things. and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
We will sing praises with a new song!
 VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE THIS WEEK
HYMN # 302 “I Danced in the Morning” Temple Keeper: Jay Heidt (on or before 4/25)

I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MINISTRIES OF OUR
It’s hard to dance with the devil on your back. CHURCH! We are so grateful for your faithful giving! Today and during
They buried My body and they thought I’d gone; the month of April, we also have an opportunity to give toward our
But I am the dance and I still go on. denominational offering, ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING, partnering
with ministries that serve communities in need and supporting them in
Refrain: Dance, then, wherever you may be; their work toward safety, sustenance, and hope. One of those ministries
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He, is Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, which is already drawing $2.7
And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, million to fight the COVID-19 epidemic both in the U.S. and
And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. abroad. You can continue to give through the mail; by setting up “Bill
Pay” with your bank; and now you can make a secure gift on our
They cut Me down and I leapt up high; website. May God continue to bless you, as you continue to be a
I am the life that will never, never, die; blessing to others!
I’ll live in you if you’ll live in Me:
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He. Refrain OUR METHODS FOR CONTINUING TO GROW AS CHRISTIANS are
adapting. We invite you to join our virtual Bible study opportunity that is
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION underway! We want to see each other’s faces! Our children and Youth
miss seeing each other, so how about a “Zoom”
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Sunday School Scavenger Hunt after our service on Sunday April 26th
The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, be with you all, be with at 12:30 pm? Watch for an email with the link and copy of the scavenger
you all. The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, be with you all. hunt early next week. Let’s give some new things a try!
Amen.
IF YOU LOVE CAMP and have been looking for a way to give back, this
POSTLUDE “Hornpipe” — from Water Music -- Handel is your chance! You and your small group will spend a part of each day
working on a project to benefit camp, then spend the rest of your time
doing your favorite activities. This year we will landscape the beds in
front of Cedar Lodge and build chairs for a sitting area. Find more
information at www.cedarkirk.org.

OUR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM continues to feed those most in

ANNOUNCEMENTS need even during these difficult times. Thank you so much for your re-
sponse to our call for help, we were able to fill all spots. Please continue
CHURCH ACTIVITIES The office is PHYSICALLY closed as we to keep this ministry and its volunteers in your prayers.
continue to be a part of the effort of keeping our congregation and
community safe. Kara will continue to be available by telephone and “ZOOM”ing right into our EASTER BIBLE STUDY! We have
email during regular church hours (Mon.- Thurs., 9:00am to 2:00pm), started, but you can still join in! We will offer a Bible Study Opportuni-
and the mail will continue to be picked up regularly. If there is a need, ty on “Zoom”, one at 6:30pm. The book we are using is, Why Easter
don’t hesitate to contact us. Meals on Wheels will continue to prepare Matters, by Andy Stanley, and will be available for pick up outside the
food on Wednesdays, but we encourage all other groups to refrain from church office that Wednesday. It is a 6-week study on Easter and it’s
gathering until further notice. Please continue to pray and know you are relevance on our lives today. Upon sign up, there will be more
being prayed for. God bless! information on getting on Zoom and scriptures we will be wrestling with!
 OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK PRAISES and CONCERNS
Pray at all times in the Spirit...Ephesians 6:18a
Sunday, April 19, 2020 Our ministry is to pray for our members who are hospitalized, ill, home
11:00 am Holy Humor Worship Service Online Live bound, attending college, and in the military; and to also
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 encourage others to send cards, make a phone call or visit if
8:30 am Meals on Wheels possible. If you do not have a directory or need an address not listed,
6:30 pm Easter Bible Study Online Live please contact the church office, we will be happy to help.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
11:00 am Worship Service Online Live Shirley Robert’s family in the loss of her granddaughter
Melissa Triebwasser
MacEwen Family in loss of Emily, their niece
A HOPEFUL LOOK AHEAD
Robert Lavazza Maggie Hehn Bill Worth
Apr. 19 Online Live Holy Humor Sunday George Kosan Susan Kriska Tammy Wooster
22 Meals on Wheels, Online Live Easter Bible Study Terry Cooney Bob Stetler Jim Barfield
29 Meals on Wheels, Online Live Easter Bible Study Charles Brandt Joy Lavazza Bonnie & John Taylor
May 1 Friendship Day!
3 Sunday Worship Online College: Kai Abe, Elizabeth Banks, Michaela Brushwood, Danh Cooney,
4 Committees Meet Virtually Michael Hawkins, Christian Jaimungal, Rachel Kosan, Peter Lapham,
5 Staff Meets Virtually Amber Todd, Jenny Todd
6 Meals of Wheels, Easter Bible Study Meets Virtually
7 National Day of Prayer Military: Jeff Mason Jr., Diego Rincon, Justin Ernul, Wyatt Harris,
10 Sunday Worship Online, Mother’s Day! Michael Paynter, Sherryn Ramkarran, Aaron Sampson
11 Women’s Bible Study Virtually
12 Session Meets Virtually
13 Meals on Wheels, Easter Bible Study Meets Virtually
17 Sunday Worship Online
20 Meals on Wheels
21 Ascension of the Lord
24 Sunday Worship Online
25 Memorial Day!
27 Meals on Wheels
31 Day of Pentecost, Blood Drive