Christ Church United Methodist
November 18, 2018
9:00 and 11:15 am
Commitment Sunday Order of Worship Please silence your cell phone and other electronic devices.
PRELUDE
Voluntary on Kremser Gordon Young Old Netherlands melody, 1625 “We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing... sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own!”
*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Thom Brown Leader: Our God, in You is the beginning and end of all things. You are the source of all authority. People: Help us, O God, to proclaim Your mighty acts in word and deed. Leader: Stretch out Your hand to performs signs and wonders through we who are Your servants. People: Help us, O God, to proclaim Your mighty acts in word and deed. Leader: Through Your Spirit, give us boldness to share Your Word. People: Help us, O God, to proclaim Your mighty acts in word and deed. *HYMN OF PRAISE
God of Grace and God of Glory
We live by that Holy Spirit, and entrust ourselves to its guidance and empowerment. As members of the church, the Body of Christ, we devote ourselves to lives of love, rejoicing in the power of forgiveness, the reality of resurrection, and the mystery of eternal life. Amen.
We Gather Together We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, and pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation; thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
OFFERING 9:00
(Please sign the attendance pad as it is passed down the pew.)
David Waggoner
Soli Deo Laudaté
My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord Chancel Choir
11:15
Moses Hogan
*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
SCRIPTURE
Acts 4:23-31
Page 114 (NT) in the pew Bible 9:00 Sarah Covington 11:15 Anita Kuvin
SERMON
Beyond Bold
Dr. George Strunk
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Go Make of All Disciples
Hymn 571
*SENDING FORTH *POSTLUDE
Marche Triomphale Now Thank We All Our God
*indicates standing as you are able.
SAM Luncheon December 10 at 11:30 am in the Chapel. Joyous Singers present a concert of Christmas Classics. The program is free, lunch is $10 and reservations are due by December 5. Call 893-2201 x328 for reservations or contact lisa@ccum. net with questions.
The flowers on the altar today are from Carole Ruby Sibley and given in memory and honor of loved ones and especially for Ann Sibley Ruby in whose memory the chimes at Christ Church were given. The rose banner today honors the birth of Addison Carolanne Crumley, daughter of Melissa and Luke Crumley who was born November 13.
Our Church Family (as of Wednesday, November 14) Hospital or Rehab: Colleen Berry [Norton Suburban]; Steve Powell [Norton Suburban] Christian Sympathy is extended to Dan and Jenny Garst on the death of Dan’s mother, Mary Garst, who died November 10; Dale and Vicki Salyers on the death of Dale’s uncle, Fred Altes, who died November 12. Prayer Focus: Looking toward the future and seeking the courage to follow God’s vision for us. Teach Us to Pray: “Give thanks for Tomorrow, full of surprises, for knowing whatever Tomorrow may bring, the Word is our promise always, forever, we rest in God’s keeping and live in God’s love.” “What Gift Can We Bring?” by Jane Marshall (UMH 87)
*PRESENTATION OF OUR COMMITMENT CARDS
Hymn 413
Encounter Christ Church Join us on Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 pm in Room 158. A light meal will be served and childcare is provided. Encounter Christ Church is a gathering of folks who are seeking more information about getting involved in mission and ministry and possibly membership at Christ Church. Let us know you are coming by registering online at www.ccum.net/encounter or call Leigh Ray at 893-2201, x222.
This Morning
Children Kindergarten through Second Grade may follow the banner out the side door of the Sanctuary for Children’s Chapel in Room 132.
CLOSING HYMN
Charge Conference is scheduled for Monday, November 26 at 6:30 pm in Room 158. All Ad Council members are asked to attend and all church members are invited. Please let the church know if you need childcare.
Scout Troop 317 Christmas Tree Stand goes up Friday, November 23. Come pick out your tree and wreaths of the highest quality, at bargain prices, all to support a great cause! You can find your perfect tree in the church’s back parking lot. All 7-9’ Frazier Firs are available. Come early for best selection! Open weekday evenings and weekends until sold out!
PRAYER (in unison) 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.
We follow Christ, whom God sent to teach and heal, to show us a new way of living, with love and trust and courage, with joy and generosity. In this faith Jesus gave of himself, even his very life. He was crucified and buried; yet God raised him from death, and he lives among us, and grants his spirit to us.
CALL TO PRAYER
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.
Hymn 577
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We belong to God, creator of all that is and all that is to come, abundant provider of the gifts in this life and the gifts in our own hearts. It is God alone who gives life, who is generous beyond measure with grace and blessing.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE A Charge to Keep I Have To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill; O may it all my powers engage to do my Master’s will!
Announcements
PASTORAL PRAYER
Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Presence and Gifts (as of Sunday, November 11)
Worship - 946 Sunday Prepare Groups - 485 New Faith Communities: 150 October Small Group Participants: 373 Contributions Received Week Ending November 11, 2018: Budgeted Contributions through October 31, 2018: Actual Contributions Received through October 31, 2018:
$ 62,286 $2,560,631 $2,835,211
Hymn 131
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
OUR LIMITS
Meeting the basic needs of food, shelter, education, hope and love for Louisville’s children and adolescents.
Prepare Senior Adult Ministries Outings Join us as we travel to the Wakefield-Scearce Gallery on Wednesday, November 28. Meet at 9:30 am to carpool and lunch is at noon at Science Hill. We’ll return by 3 pm. There is not cost for this trip to visit the gallery and lunch is paid on your own. Let us know you’ll join us by November 19 by calling 893-2201 x328.
OUR STRATEGY
Join us on December 20 for Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at Derby Dinner Playhouse. The bus departs church at 11:15 am, and returns by 3:30 pm. Cost is $36 and payment is due for reservations by November 25. Checks made out to CCUM with “SAM Derby Dinner” in the memo line can be mailed or left at the reception desk by November 25. Contact Lisa with questions
[email protected].
Serve Today is the last day for the Festival of Stars and Holiday Marketplace. This annual Christmas gift drive proceeds benefit children and families from Portland Promise Center, Lighthouse Ministries, Kentucky United Methodist Home for Children and Youth, Breckenridge Franklin Elementary, residents at Wesley Manor and refugee families. This year the Holiday Marketplace features festive gifts and holiday decorations, soups and snacks, jewelry and crafts, and original artwork by CCUM members. All of these items will be for immediate sale and the proceeds go to benefit our Outreach and Justice ministries. Celebrating Thanksgiving We will once again be celebrating Thanksgiving with dinner and worship with Fourth Avenue UMC and the men and women of The Healing Place on Tuesday, November 20, with dinner beginning at 5:15 pm and worship beginning at 6:25 pm. Many volunteers are needed to make this evening a success. To sign up to bring a dessert and/or serve in some capacity, please sign up using Sign Up Genius at www.ccum.net/thanksgiving. For more information, contact Mark Coile at 893-2201 x277.
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?
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