Christ Church United Methodist
February 17, 2019
CALL TO PRAYER
9:00 and 11:15 am
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Order of Worship
Hymn 599
Break Thou the Bread of Life Break thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as thou didst break the loaves beside the sea; beyond the sacred page I seek thee, Lord; my spirit pants for thee, O Living Word!
PASTORAL PRAYER
Please silence your cell phone and other electronic devices.
THE LORD’S PRAYER PRELUDE
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.
Festival Toccata on King’s Weston arr. Matthew Compton Carillon Ringers
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Andrea Levreault 2019 Congregational Daily Prayer Leader: God has joined us into one body with Holy purpose. People: Bring us together, O Spirit, to share your love one person at a time. Leader: Keep us together in this mission, and help us to heal divides. People: Through our gifts, make each of us to be a blessing in our church, community and world.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Hymn 64
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scripture; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
All Creatures of Our God and King Hymn 62 Let all things their Creator bless, and worship him in humbleness, O praise ye! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One! O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
OFFERING (Please sign the attendance pad as it is passed down the pew.) 9:00
11:15
If Ye Love Me Chapel Choir
Philip Wilby
If Ye Love Me Chancel Choir
Philip Stopford
*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 Children Kindergarten through Second Grade may follow the banner out the side door of the Sanctuary for Children’s Chapel in Room 132.
SCRIPTURE
2 Thessalonians 2:15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us either by word of mouth or by our letter.
SERMON
Vision Impaired: Pass It Down
Standing on the Promises
Dr. George Strunk
Hymn 374
Save the Date
Following the special meeting of the General Conference at the end of February, we want to be ready to 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. 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.
The flowers have been placed on the altar today by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pfeiffer in memory of our parents and brothers. The rose banner is out this morning in honor of the births of Ethan Drew Farmer, son of Mark and Sara Farmer, who was born February 5, Rowan Lea Holley, daughter of Tyler and Sadie Holley, who was born February 9 and Poppy Evangeline Holladay, daughter of Briana and Geoff Holladay, who was born February 9.
Our Church Family (as of Wednesday, February 13) Hospital or Rehab: Kathy Jo Crooks [Baptist East]; Alan MacDonald [Norton Brownsboro]; Ed Larkin [The Forum]
*SENDING FORTH *POSTLUDE
Please be in prayer for your delegates. If you would like to communicate with the delegates, you can email them at
[email protected]. • Rev. Dr. Iosmar Alvarez (clergy delegate)
[email protected] • Rev. Dr. Bill T. Arnold (clergy, co-chair)
[email protected] • Jan Brown-Thompson (laity)
[email protected] • John Rees Denham (laity)
[email protected] • Rev. Dr. Maxie Dunham (clergy)
[email protected] • Rev. Thom Grieb (clergy)
[email protected] • Rev. Dr. Jean Hawxhurst (clergy)
[email protected] • Linda Underwood King (laity)
[email protected] • Lewis D. Nicholls (laity, co-chair)
[email protected] • Michael B. Watts (laity)
[email protected] Kentucky Conference Alternates • Josiah Brock (first lay alternate)
[email protected] • Rev. Dr. David Grout (2nd clergy alternate)
[email protected] • Rev. Julie Hager Love (first clergy alternate)
[email protected] • Paul Whalen (second lay alternate)
[email protected]
This Morning
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN
Kentucky General Conference Delegates
Alleluia Toccata
*indicates standing as you are able.
Gilbert Martin
Christian sympathy is extended to Tom and Heather Tinsley on the death of Tom’s father, Marian Tinsley, who died January 16.
Presence and Gifts (as of Sunday, February 10)
Worship - 924 Sunday Prepare Groups - 532 New Faith Communities - 166 January Participants in Small Groups, Short-Term Classes and Studies: 349 Contributions Received Week Ending February 10, 2019: $ 57.951 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. 8:30 am Communion: Prayer Room 9 am: Sanctuary 10:05 am: Chapel Worship 11:15 am: Sanctuary Encounter Christ Church February 20 at 6 pm in Room 158 for people who are interested in learning about how to get connected to the mission and ministries of this church. Visit www.ccum/net/encounter to register or contact Leigh Ray at
[email protected] or 502-893-2201 x222. Sunday, February 24, will be the annual “Have a Heart for Seniors” love offering. 100% of your tax deductible donation will benefit the residents of Wesley Manor who have outlived their resources. Please prayerfully consider giving generously to this Charitable Care ministry.
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.
OUR STRATEGY
Prepare Created by God - Parents Only Meeting Parents of 5th graders, join us tonight from 6 to 7:30 pm in Room 003-004 LL. The Tween Sessions are March 15-17. This is a retreat on faith and sexuality for 5th Graders, offering reliable information about sexuality and creating a safe place to ask questions and to nurture communication skills between parents and children. Registration required ccum.net/children/events. Join us for a Parent support group encouraging families of children and teens with unique needs. All parents/caregivers who are members of Christ Church, school, and the community at large are welcome. They meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in room 260. Hosted by the ALL God’s People team. Senior Adult Ministries for “Les Miserables” at Kentucky Country Day School February 28. Meet at church at 9:15 am to carpool. There is no charge for the production. Lunch after will be at Martini’s in the Paddock shops, on your own. Reservations by February 21 by calling 893-2201 x 328 or www.ccum.net/SAM. Listening Prayer during Lent: Join Nelson Knight and Tom Badgett in the Prayer Room on Sundays, March 3 - April 14, 5- 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].
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?
