January 3, 2021

Happy New Year!

2021

Federated Church2400 Sycamore LaneWest Lafayette, IN 47906(765)463-5564www.federatedchurch.net

Federated Church began in 1948 when the recently formed West Lafayette Christian Church “federated” with West Lafayette Baptist Church to offer a stronger witness in West Lafayette. Today, it is a dynamic and welcoming church of more than 200 families from over 30 Christian faith traditions - a diverse and accepting community seeking to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ together.Our prayer is that every person entering our doors will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to face the world with hope and joy. Federated is a Christ-centered church, encouraging all to grow in love and service by sharing individual passions. Our vision is to spread the love of Jesus through:

• Small group ministries building strong relationships.

• Supporting the helping agencies and services of our community.

• Actively identifying mission projects that involve the whole congregation in meaningful service.

May you be renewed and revived by God’s love as you share with Federated Church.

Staff Directory

Dusty Cowell ext. 204 Senior Interim MinisterSusan Thomas, ext 201 Director of Children’s Ministries & MTOLisa Schwingendorf, ext 203 Director of MusicJudy Schreiner, ext 205 Clerical Asst. & Event CoordinatorJoyce Francis, ext 200 Administrative AssistantDan Hartley (765) 714-9960 Financial SecretaryGary Tyner, OrganistBonnie Niemann Church LibrarianLori Madden, ext 206 Preschool DirectorJenna Williams, Nursery AttendantMitchell Warren, Heads Up Site Director

Church Officers - 2020..............President Gerald Thomas

.....President-Elect Lynnette Biviano..............Treasurer Diane Byrd...............Secretary Sharon Williams

Board Chairs - 2020................Trustees Orlo Shoop.................Deacons Ty Cobb & Bev Schwartz

.........Christian Ed Tori Reece................Missions Pauline Shen

..........Endowment Ed Eiler

Coordinator Volunteers.....Food Pantry..... open

Gifts/Donations..... Gerald Thomas (memorials, bequests, grant funds)

Prayer Chain(765) 463-5564

Worship Aids: Ask an Usher about large-print hymnals and

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We are grateful to Harry Mohler, whom created the artwork on this page for our 30th anniversary celebration in 1978.

Busy Bags are available for young children on the small bookcase at Servant Central.

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Greetings and Praise

Welcome & Announcements Pastor Dusty Cowell

Worship Preparation Gary Tyner

Call to Worship Lisa Schwingendorf

Leader: A new day has dawned, a new year begun

Congregation: O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice

Leader: The world turns to hopes and dreams of the future

Congregation: O Lord, keep us in Your ways and on Your path

Leader: We enter this new year with hope and excitement

Congregation: O Lord, remind us that You lead us

All: O Lord, guide us as we look to You, and worship You. Amen.

* Celebration Hymn “Another Year is Dawning” #811, vs. 1, 2 & 3

* Invocation Pastor Dusty

* Affirmation Glory Be to the Father #812

Giving to God

Call to Prayer “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” #684, vs. 1 & 2

Prayer and Praises Pastor Dusty

Hymn of Faith “All Creatures of Our God and King” #63, vs. 1, 2 & 5

Offering Meditation! ! Lisa

Prayer of Thanks Lisa

Special Music “Away In a Manger” Blair Schultz, oboe Lisa, piano

Order of Worship January 3, 2021

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Order of Worship (cont’d)

Receiving from God

Scripture Lesson Psalm 41:1-3

Message “A Happier You” Pastor Dusty

✢ Communion ✢

Communion Hymn “Break Thou the Bread of Life” #413, vs. 1, 3 & 5

The Lord’s Supper Pastor Dusty

Communion Music Gary

1 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;    the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.2 The Lord protects and preserves them—    they are counted among the blessed in the land—    he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.3 The Lord sustains them on their sickbed    and restores them from their bed of illness.

Sending

* Closing Hymn “The Lord’s Prayer”

* Benediction Pastor Dusty

* Postlude Gary

Our Father, which 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 debt, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen, Amen.

Lynnette Biviano, our President Elect has written a message for the Congregation to read. It is available to pick up at Servant Central. It is also in last Tuesday’s newsletter.

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The Marketing and Media Team WANTS you -- INVITES you -- NEEDS you

to join the excitement of marketing Federated Church. The team is made up of volunteers. You will be a most welcomed addition. We meet monthly. We discuss our website, Facebook and other social media, our advertisements and outreach efforts. Your insights, enthusiasm, innovative ideas and proposals will help move Federated Church forward toward fulfillment of our mission.

Please tell Pastor Dusty or Orlo Shoop of your interest and willingness to serve. The next meeting will be a ZOOM meeting and is set for January 13 at 6:30 p.m. Thank you for your consideration!

Federated Church of West Lafayette OR scan this:

Twitter@WL_Federated

Federated is on SOCIAL MEDIA

Saturday, January 3 @10:30am we will be taking down the Christmas decorations. Please come and join in the fun!

Coffee & donuts provided.

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CongregationPresident’Year-EndMessage

Iwantedtotakethismomenttosaythankyouforallowingmetoserveyou,theFederatedChurchcongregation,thisyear.Asweallknow2020willgodownintherecordbooksasoneofthemostunusualandchallengingyearsindecades.IwassaddenedwewerenotabletomeetmoreoftenasachurchcongregationonSundaymorningsbutdecisionsweremadethroughCDCguidanceandthecountyhealthdepartmentinordertokeepourcongregationsafethroughoutthispandemic.

Athankyouisinorderforthemanyboardsandindividualsthatworkedtirelesslythroughoutthispandemictokeepthechurchfunctioninginanorderlyfashion.ThankyoutotheBoardofDeacons,theChristianEducationBoard,theBoardofTrustees,theMissionBoard,theEndowmentFundBoard.IwouldespeciallyliketothanktheCongregationalCouncilforworkingwithmeonseveralimportantissues,includingthehiringofourinterimminister,DustyCowell.Iwishtothankeveryonefortheirhardworkandexemplarydedicationthroughoutthisyearinkeepingthechurchviablein2020.

Iwouldalsoliketosayaspecialthankyoutothechurchstaffforalltheireffortsthroughouttheyear.ThankyoutoJoyceFrancis,LisaSchwingendorf,SusanThomasandJudySchreinerforallyourhardworkonadailyandweeklybasisinservingourcongregation.Youkeepourcongregationinformed,blessed,nurturedandinvolvedinchurchaffairsandworshipservices.Thankyoutothechurchfamilychoirandthosewhoblesseduswithyourspecialmusic.Andthankyoutothosewhoparticipatedintheworshipservicewithbeautifulsounds andmusicviathebells.SpecialthankstothevideocrewwhoorchestratethestreamingoftheworshipserviceviaYouTube.Sinceourcongregationhasnotbeenabletoassemblefullyinthechurchsanctuary,thistechnologyhasallowedustoworshipremotelyandstayconnectedwiththeWordofGod.

DanHartleyhasbeenthechurch’sfinancialsecretaryforanumberofyears.Danismeticulouswithhisworkonthechurch’sfinancesandhisdedicationtothisimportantwork

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isrecognizedandappreciated.HisdutiesinthispositionwillendinJanuary2021andthiswillallowDantotakeawelldeservedrestfromthisactivity.ThankyouDan!

ThankyoutoDustyCowellandhisspouseDebbieforbecominganintegralpartofourchurchfamily.Dusty,thankyouforyourSundaySchoollessonsandinspiringsermonsandteachingseachSundaymorning.GodbroughtyouheretoshapeFederatedChurchforournextpermanentpastorandprepareustoreceiveher/himintoourcongregation.

IwishtosayaspecialthankyoutoLynnetteBiviano,thechurch’svice-president.Lynnettehasbeenasoundingboardformeandwisecouncilontopicsofimportance.ShedidamazingworkinorganizingJohnWilliam’sretirementcelebrationthispastsummer.ItwasaspectacularpartyinhonoringJohnforhistimehereatFederatedChurchandsenthimoff“dancing”intothenextchapterinhislife.Lynnettewillbecomethechurchpresidentin2021andFederatedisinverygoodhands.

Lastly,athankyouneedstobesentonmybehalftoanindividualorindividualswhoblessedmeandmyfamilywithsomespecialgiftsthisyear.Youwishedforyourgift(s)tobeanonymousandIunderstandandhonoryourwish.PleaseknowthatIamtrulyindebtedtoyouforyourkindnessandthoughtfulnessonmybehalf.AsimplethankyoudoesnotseemtobeenoughbutpleaseknowIthankyoufromthebottomofmyheart!

IfIhavemissedanyone,pleaseforgivemebutknowIappreciateeverythingeveryonehasdoneforFederatedcChurchin2020,ayearmostofuswillneverforget.IwashonoredandhumbledtoservethiscongregationthisyearandwishFederatedChurchandit’scongregationaGod-inspiredblessingin2021!

GeraldW.Thomas

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Care Centers & HospitalWestminster Health Center:

Elaine BaumgardtRuth Nyquist

Indianapolis:Vic Barlow

Prayers for HealingSue BarlowDawn BonebrakeAnn GeorgeoffDavid Girton (Sarah Rawlings’ brother)Cindy LiggettDavid Mohr (Don Mohr’s brother)Ralph & Ginny Webb

Home & Homebound

Zora GibsonBetty GreenwaldRuth HancockAnn HindsSara TranPat HurstMary Jane Thompson

03 Rayme Reece05 Mia Smith06 Jorge Martinez06 Scottie Pouliot07 Aunika Crowley-Stallings09 Darlene Applegate10 Alicia Harper10 Luke Wert11 Ed Eiler12 Emma White16 Nathan Birt16 Christopher Thomas19 Sue Barlow20 Noah Wert24 John Amos24 Grace Lescalleet24 Susan Lisack26 Ann Georgeoff26 Angela Harper27 Stacey Woessner27 Susan Paarlberg27 Rita Schultz28 Julia Hinds28 Kathy Reece30 Mary Nelson30 Todd Wilkins