Christ Church United Methodist
February 24, 2019
THE LORD’S 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.
9:00 and 11:15 am
Seventh Sunday After Epiphany Order of Worship Please silence your cell phone and other electronic devices.
PRELUDE
How Can I Keep From Singing Jubilaté Ringers
MOMENT OF MINISTRY
arr. Arnold Sherman
*HYMN OF PRAISE
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
9:00
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know Hymn 163 This is that great thing I know; this delights and stirs me so: faith in him who died to save, him who triumphed o’er the grave: Jesus Christ, the crucified.
CALL TO PRAYER
Wonderful Words of Life Hymn 600 Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life; Let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life; words of life and beauty teach me faith and duty. Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life. Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.
PASTORAL PRAYER
11:15
If Ye Love Me Chancel Choir
Philip Stopford
Let Everything That Hath Breath One Voice
Jeffery L. Ames
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Hymn 127
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Rev. Melissa Head Gracious God, you judge all. We live in reverant awe of you. We have been kidnapped by our owns sins, but you paid dearly to set us free not a ransom of perishable things like silver or gold, but by your precious love, which we see in the blood of Christ. When he died, like an innocent lamb sacrified for someone else, we saw your willingness to suffer for us. You have had this love for us since the beginning of time; and in Christ it has now become evident. Through him we have come to trust in you, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory. For you have given us a new birth, through your living and enduring Word. Therefore our faith and hope are set on you alone. With your love, we love one another. The grass withers and fades, but your Word of love endures forever. Alleluia!
Russ Wardlaw
OFFERING (Please sign the attendance pad as it is passed down the pew.)
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Let the Whole Creation Cry Alleluia! Joanne B. LeDoux PSALM Kids Kindergarten through 5th grade Jenny Hollenkamp, directing Deanna Catlett, piano
Wesley Manor
Children Kindergarten through Second Grade may follow the banner out the side door of the Sanctuary for Children’s Chapel in Room 132.
SCRIPTURE
SERMON
John 14:15-21; 25-27 Page 103 (NT) in the pew Bible 9:00 Russ Wardlaw 11:15 Anna Scott Pehlke Vision Impaired: Are You Experienced?
Dr. George Strunk
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hymn 384 alternate tune HYFRYDOL
*SENDING FORTH 2019 Congregational Daily Prayer
God of all, you have joined us to be one body at Christ Church and have given us a mission to fulfill. Bring us together in community around your mission, to partner with your Holy Spirit, and to share your love, one person at a time. Keep us working toward your vision for this community. Help us to heal divides as your Spirit focuses our minds on what binds us. Through our gifts, make each of us to be a blessing in your church, community and world. In the grace and mercy of our Lord we pray. Amen.
*POSTLUDE
Recessional on HYFRYDOL
*indicates standing as you are able.
arr. Mack Wilberg
Announcements Today is the Have a Heart for Seniors love offering to benefit the residents of Wesley Manor who have outlived their resources. Please give generously to this Charitable Care ministry which helped 75 residents in 2018! Special envelopes are in the pew racks. Make your checks payable to “CCUM” with “Wesley Manor” on the memo line. 100% of your donation is tax deductible. Prayers for General Conference The prayer room will be open while General Conference is in session this week. Please pray for our delegates by name, for Christ Church and for the United Methodist Church world-wide. Guided prayers are available in the prayer room. General Conference begins this weekend in St. Louis. We are planning follow up sessions as we explore any decisions made and what it means for Christ Church. Please mark your calendars and plan to participate in Loving Through Our Differences/Our Way Forward. Two Sessions, Two Options: Sundays, March 10 and 17 from 3-4:30 pm OR Mondays, March 11 and 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm. All sessions will take place in Fellowship Hall and everyone is invited to attend. We want to especially encourage our youth to sign up as their voice is important to us. Register online at ww.ccum.elexio.church/forms/a-way-forward-generalconference-follow-up-registration. The Safety and Security subcommittee of our Trustees has been taking steps to make Christ Church a more safe and secure environment for all of us to enjoy (see the Final Word article in the winter issue of Reflections for details). Soon, entrance door #12 will be accessible during the week only for pastoral counseling appointments. All others will use entrance door #1, the covered Portico entrance. Thanks to the subcommittee for all of their hard work.
This Morning The flowers have been placed in the chancel area today in loving memory of Lance Williamson by his parents, Jim and Patty Williamson, and his brother, Justin Williamson. The rose banner this morning honors the birth of Lola Kaye Gravely, daughter of Nathaniel and Holly Gravely, who was born January 30.
Large-print hymnals and bulletins and hearing devices and loops are available. Please ask an usher if you need assistance. Our Church Family (as of Wednesday, February 20) Christian sympathy is extended to Janet Walker and family on the death of her father, Gerald Wells, who died February 14; Harold Storment and family on the death of his mother, Maxine Storment, who died February 17.
Presence and Gifts (as of Sunday, February 17)
Worship - 871 Sunday Prepare Groups - 506 New Faith Communities - 147 January Participants in Small Groups, Short-Term Classes and Studies: 349 Contributions Received Week Ending February 17, 2019: $ 48,807 Budgeted Contributions through January 31, 2019: $ 285,978 Actual Contributions Received through January 31, 2019: $ 179,372
Becoming living proof of God’s love, one person at a time.
Welcome Guests!
OUR MISSION
We are honored to worship with you today. No matter where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome here.
Becoming living proof of God’s love, one person at a time.
We are pursuing a mission of becoming living proof of God’s love, one person at a time. We walk together on this journey of discovering a different kind of life – the life we were created for – life in God’s love.
OUR VISION
All are invited to participate in Communion here. We welcome children of all ages into the service and to participate; later in the service children are dismissed for their own time of worship and community.* Connect With Us • Fill out the Connect Card and drop it in the offering plate during the service. • Take home the Guest Information Card in the pew. • Stop by the Guest Information Area in the Gathering Hall. *Children’s Activities are provided during all services 8 am to 12:15 pm in the Education Wing. See the Guest Services Desks for more information.
Worship
8:30 am Communion: Prayer Room 9 am: Sanctuary 10:05 am: Chapel 11:15 am: Sanctuary
Healing Divides as we:
ENGAGE IN SMALL GROUPS Becoming who God is calling you to be by experiencing the power and presence of Christ in a spiritually authentic small group.
PLANT NEW FAITH COMMUNITIES Supporting fresh ways to bring the light of God to new communities of people.
BLESS CHILDREN Meeting the basic needs of food, shelter, education, hope and love for Louisville’s children and adolescents.
Prepare Grief Support Group As we grieve the loss of loved ones, we recognize the need for support. If you have experienced the pain of death, we want to help you work through your grief. Tuesdays from 12 to 1pm in Room 150b on March 12, 19, 26 and April 9, 16, 23. This support group led by Rev. Melissa Head is open to all. RSVP by contacting Alicia Lewis at
[email protected] or call 893-2201 x226.
OUR STRATEGY
Listening Prayer during Lent Join Nelson Knight and Tom Badgett in the Prayer Room on Sundays, March 3 to April 14, 5 to 6:30 pm for this Lenten experience of learning to identify barriers that keep us from hearing God, learning ways to overcome them, and practicing praying together. For questions, contact Jennie Weeks at 893-2201, x234 or
[email protected]. A Lenten Prayer Journey: Creating space for God each and everyday is Sunday, March 3 from 12:15 to 2 pm in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to a special lunch as we begin the season of Lent together. We will discover and explore creative prayer practices for the Lenten season and beyond. There will be various stations available for all ages to learn creative ways to make room for God. Registration is required to assure we have enough food and prayer station materials. Register at: www.ccum.elexio.church/forms/childrens-ministry-lentenlunch-2019.
Serve Scout Troop 317 annual Spring Mulch Sale You can support the Scouts of Troop 317 by placing an order for mulch. Our mulch sale helps all our Scouts pay their own way for Outdoor High Adventure, Local Summer Camp and other educational activities that assist Scouts in serving the church and community. Mulch pick up and delivery starts March 23 at 9 am at the church. To order, stop by the Troop table in the Gathering Hall March 3. Questions, please call Jackie at 649-0498. Thank you for supporting your Scout Troop.
THE FOUR QUESTIONS WHERE have you seen God’s love at work this week? HOW are you growing in God’s love this week? WHO has God placed in your path that needs to experience God’s love this week? HOW have you demonstrated God’s love this week?
