attendance update WORSHIP BIBLE STUDY

Last Week 884 774

giving updateLast Week’s Offering $127,845

Weekly Requirement $72,500

YTD Budget (Feb) $1,700,000

Actual Giving $1,617,000

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ubc staffDr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Rick Carpenter Pastor of Care MinistriesAaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Matt Marsh Pastor of Worship Ministries Karen Murphy Associate Pastor of Children’s Ministries Terri Neal Associate Pastor of Preschool Ministries

Ben Sandstrom Associate Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries Kyle Wilson Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Randy Cox Director of Leadership DevelopmentLora Doremus Director of Women’s Ministries Melissa Dutton Director of Weekday Ministries Steve Johnson Director of CommunicationsDr. Milton Redeker Director of Senior Adult MinistriesCarol Homan Interim Director of Adult Ministries

Easter Lily Dedications—The church will be decorated with lilies to celebrate Easter. Dedicate a lily in honor of or in remembrance of someone special ($12) with special envelopes located in the pews. Please indicate whether your gift is in honor of or in memory of someone, along with his or her name. Deadline to dedicate is Sunday, March 29.

Preschool Easter Springtacular—Bring your Easter baskets and join the fun! Hop on over and enjoy egg hunts, petting zoo, train, pony rides, food and more! This is a free event for

preschoolers and their parents. w Sat, Mar 28, 10am–12pm, UBC grounds

Holy Week at UBCPalm Sunday Services Festival of Praise w Sun, Mar 29, Worship Center~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with full choir & orchestra

~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band

Good Friday Service w Fri, Apr 3, Worship Center~ 12:15 pm • Mid-day worship service to focus on Jesus and the cross

UBC Chamber Singers & Orchestra w Sat, Apr 4, Chapel~ 6:00 pm • Performing John Rutter’s RequiemEaster Sunday Services w Sun, Apr 5~ 8:00 am • Traditional worship with gospel hymns, Chapel

~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with choir & orchestra, Worship Center

~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band, Worship Center

Kingdom Care Openings—Kingdom Care (paid childcare) has part-time positions available. Hours are flexible and include Sunday and Wednesday mornings and evenings, Thursday mornings and special events. Experience is preferred but not required. For more information or to apply, email beth.king@ubc.org or call 281.488.8517 x313.

Media Volunteers Needed!—We are currently seeking dedicated, team-minded volunteers to serve on the UBC Media Ministries team! To learn more, please email michael.cowey@ubc.org or call Michael at 281.488.8517 x241.

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June 12, 2016

a time of thanksgiving

a time of worship

Prelude I Need Thee Every Hour Micah Duckett

Welcome to Guests Karen Murphy

Call to Worship Dr. Garet Robinson

Baptism Kiersten Walker Kyle Wilson

Hymn of Praise We Are God’s People Congregation

Pastoral Prayer Rick Carpenter

Scripture Reading Mark 8:11–25 Brian Stanley

Song of Response In Heaven’s Eyes Terri Finley

Message Rick Carpenter

Seeing Through God’s EyesMatt. 4:18–22

Pew Bible Page #683

Hymn of Commitment Open My Eyes, That I May See Congregation

Deacon Offertory Prayer Joan Traylor

Anchor Point Testimony Video

Announcements and Benediction Rick Carpenter

Closing Song We Will Glorify Congregation

If you would like someone to pray with you after the service,please feel free to stop by the Connection Café.

Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.

service of the Word

June 12, 2016

Welcome

Karen Murphy

Sports Camp Awards

Worship in Song

This Is Amazing Grace

Hosanna

Scripture Reading

Randy Cox

Mark 8:14–25

Cornerstone

Navajo Team Commissioning/Offering Prayer

David Ward & Rick Carpenter

He Is The Light

Message

Seeing Through God’s EyesMatt. 4:18–22 (Pew Bible Page #683)

Rick Carpenter

Song of Response

Forever

Announcements & Anchor Point Video

Benediction

If you would like someone to pray with you after the service,

please feel free to stop by the Connection Café.

Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.

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VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Crew Chief volunteers and snack donations are needed for VBS! You can visit the VBS table in the Fellowship Hall or to volunteer, contact Sarah Hale at sarahahale@sbcglobal.net. To sign up to bring snacks, contact Ross Ernst at ross.ernst@yahoo.com.

VBS @ UBC: Cave Quest (FREE)—Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! In this summer’s VBS, we’ll get grounded in the rock-solid foundation of God’s love. For children age 4 (before Sept 1, 2015) through grade 5 (completed). Online registration for VBS is now closed. You can still register your child in person Monday morning at the

registration tables starting at 8:00 am. w Mon, Jun 13–Thurs, Jun 16, 8:30 am–12:15 pm

Nearly Wed/Newlywed Spring Class—This six-week class offers helpful tools couples can use to prepare them for marriage. Engaged/newlywed couples or couples considering

marriage are invited to join. w Sundays, beginning TONIGHT, 5–6:20 pm, EB 205

“Change For Life” Baby Bottle Fundraiser—Pick up a bottle today to fill with change for the annual “Change for Life” Baby Bottle Fundraiser. This UBC-supported ministry for the Beltway 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPC) is a lifeline of hope to women with

unplanned pregnancies. w Every Sunday through Jun 19, 8:15 am–1 pm, Fellowship Hall

Right at Home Moms (RAHM) Summer Semester—Are you living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? Join us as we study She’s Got Issues: Seriously Good News for Stressed-Out, Secretly Scared Control Freaks Like Us by Nicole Unice. Mothers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join RAHM’s summer study and childcare. Register online at ubc.org.

w Wednesdays, Jun 22–Aug 10, 9:30–11:45 am, LC 3rd floor

Summer Movie Clubhouse—Kids (grades 1–5) are invited for popcorn and the cool, new movie Finding Dory. Afterward, join back at UBC for food, Bible study and crafts! Cost is

$20 (includes lunch). Register at ubc.org. w Wed, Jun 22, 9am–3pm, Chapel

KJOY Missions Camp—Kindergarteners learning to serve Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last (KJOY). This four day camp is a grand send off for our graduating Kindergarteners to practice putting missions into action. They will be helping in the community garden, singing at nursing homes and delivering care packages. For more

info email janet.kuhlman@ubc.org. w Mon, Jun 27–Thurs, Jun 30, 9 am–1 pm, EB 103–104

Summer Dig—UBC Women’s Ministries invites you to take part in four workshops designed to equip you to dig deeper into your study of Scripture. Cost is $20 and includes childcare (available by registration), lunch and materials. For more info or to register, visit

ubc.org/women/groups. w Wednesdays, Jun 29–Jul 20, 10 am–12 pm, EB 226

Preschool Play Days: Ocean Commotion—Preschoolers (8 weeks through completed Kindergarten) will dive deep into the account of Noah and the flood. They’ll learn to apply the spiritual lessons from Noah’s life to their own. Early bird price goes up on June

20. Register online at ubc.org/preschool. w Mon, Jul 25–Thurs, Jul 28, 9 am–1 pm, UBC

welcome to ubc happening now

We’re glad you’re with us today to worship the Lord together. If this is your first time, we want to thank you for being our special guest. We

anticipate a warm sense of the Lord’s presence today and trust that you will

experience an equally warm welcome from our family. We’d like a moment to

greet you personally, so please drop by our Connection Café after worship

today. Or, if you’d like more information, visit our website at ubc.org, or call the

church office at 281.488.8517 and we will be happy to assist you.

Steve Laufer, SENIOR PASTOR

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how to connect

One of the most important things we do here at UBC is to involve people in ministry. We offer you a variety of ways to keep up with what’s

happening here: 1 join a small group; 2 visit the UBC web site; 3 sign up for

e-news (our enewsletter); 4 download the UBC Houston mobile app; 5 read

your worship guide.

current worship series—Meet the Neighbors

Seeing Through God’s Eyes (Matt. 4:18–22) —The calling of Jesus’s disciples

provide just a few examples where Jesus looked beyond who and what certain

people were in the moment to what they potentially could be. In striving to be

good neighbors, we must learn to do the same, looking past people’s pasts, their

failures, their shortcomings, to what they might possibly become due to the

transformational power of God’s Spirit in their lives.

praying with our pastor on his sabbatical

As Pastor Steve Laufer continues his sabbatical, please support him by praying for

him and his family each week.

Prayer Guide Week 6: June 12–18

Pray that our Pastor can learn valuable ministry lessons as he visits various churches in our city and state during this week. As he meets with staff leaders, may he learn how to continue strengthening our church family and evaluating our mutual mission as a church.

Dear Lord, as Pastor Steve visits various churches and learns about their ministries, may he gain lessons and examples to continue to strengthen our church family and help us as a community. Open his eyes and encourage his heart for ministry at UBC, and let him see how we can continue to be a church on mission together in our community. —Amen

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VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Crew Chief volunteers and snack donations are needed for VBS! You can visit the VBS table in the Fellowship Hall or to volunteer, contact Sarah Hale at sarahahale@sbcglobal.net. To sign up to bring snacks, contact Ross Ernst at ross.ernst@yahoo.com.

VBS @ UBC: Cave Quest (FREE)—Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! In this summer’s VBS, we’ll get grounded in the rock-solid foundation of God’s love. For children age 4 (before Sept 1, 2015) through grade 5 (completed). Online registration for VBS is now closed. You can still register your child in person Monday morning at the

registration tables starting at 8:00 am. w Mon, Jun 13–Thurs, Jun 16, 8:30 am–12:15 pm

Nearly Wed/Newlywed Spring Class—This six-week class offers helpful tools couples can use to prepare them for marriage. Engaged/newlywed couples or couples considering

marriage are invited to join. w Sundays, beginning TONIGHT, 5–6:20 pm, EB 205

“Change For Life” Baby Bottle Fundraiser—Pick up a bottle today to fill with change for the annual “Change for Life” Baby Bottle Fundraiser. This UBC-supported ministry for the Beltway 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPC) is a lifeline of hope to women with

unplanned pregnancies. w Every Sunday through Jun 19, 8:15 am–1 pm, Fellowship Hall

Right at Home Moms (RAHM) Summer Semester—Are you living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? Join us as we study She’s Got Issues: Seriously Good News for Stressed-Out, Secretly Scared Control Freaks Like Us by Nicole Unice. Mothers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join RAHM’s summer study and childcare. Register online at ubc.org.

w Wednesdays, Jun 22–Aug 10, 9:30–11:45 am, LC 3rd floor

Summer Movie Clubhouse—Kids (grades 1–5) are invited for popcorn and the cool, new movie Finding Dory. Afterward, join back at UBC for food, Bible study and crafts! Cost is

$20 (includes lunch). Register at ubc.org. w Wed, Jun 22, 9am–3pm, Chapel

KJOY Missions Camp—Kindergarteners learning to serve Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last (KJOY). This four day camp is a grand send off for our graduating Kindergarteners to practice putting missions into action. They will be helping in the community garden, singing at nursing homes and delivering care packages. For more

info email janet.kuhlman@ubc.org. w Mon, Jun 27–Thurs, Jun 30, 9 am–1 pm, EB 103–104

Summer Dig—UBC Women’s Ministries invites you to take part in four workshops designed to equip you to dig deeper into your study of Scripture. Cost is $20 and includes childcare (available by registration), lunch and materials. For more info or to register, visit

ubc.org/women/groups. w Wednesdays, Jun 29–Jul 20, 10 am–12 pm, EB 226

Preschool Play Days: Ocean Commotion—Preschoolers (8 weeks through completed Kindergarten) will dive deep into the account of Noah and the flood. They’ll learn to apply the spiritual lessons from Noah’s life to their own. Early bird price goes up on June

20. Register online at ubc.org/preschool. w Mon, Jul 25–Thurs, Jul 28, 9 am–1 pm, UBC

welcome to ubc happening now

We’re glad you’re with us today to worship the Lord together. If this is your first time, we want to thank you for being our special guest. We

anticipate a warm sense of the Lord’s presence today and trust that you will

experience an equally warm welcome from our family. We’d like a moment to

greet you personally, so please drop by our Connection Café after worship

today. Or, if you’d like more information, visit our website at ubc.org, or call the

church office at 281.488.8517 and we will be happy to assist you.

Steve Laufer, SENIOR PASTOR

more on back

how to connect

One of the most important things we do here at UBC is to involve people in ministry. We offer you a variety of ways to keep up with what’s

happening here: 1 join a small group; 2 visit the UBC web site; 3 sign up for

e-news (our enewsletter); 4 download the UBC Houston mobile app; 5 read

your worship guide.

current worship series—Meet the Neighbors

Seeing Through God’s Eyes (Matt. 4:18–22) —The calling of Jesus’s disciples

provide just a few examples where Jesus looked beyond who and what certain

people were in the moment to what they potentially could be. In striving to be

good neighbors, we must learn to do the same, looking past people’s pasts, their

failures, their shortcomings, to what they might possibly become due to the

transformational power of God’s Spirit in their lives.

praying with our pastor on his sabbatical

As Pastor Steve Laufer continues his sabbatical, please support him by praying for

him and his family each week.

Prayer Guide Week 6: June 12–18

Pray that our Pastor can learn valuable ministry lessons as he visits various churches in our city and state during this week. As he meets with staff leaders, may he learn how to continue strengthening our church family and evaluating our mutual mission as a church.

Dear Lord, as Pastor Steve visits various churches and learns about their ministries, may he gain lessons and examples to continue to strengthen our church family and help us as a community. Open his eyes and encourage his heart for ministry at UBC, and let him see how we can continue to be a church on mission together in our community. —Amen

attendance update WORSHIP BIBLE STUDY

Last Week 913 733

giving updateLast Week’s Offering $81,051

Weekly Requirement $73,850

FY2016 Budget (Oct–May) $2,773,000

FY2016 Reduced Budget $2,523,000

Actual Giving $2,496,000

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ubc staffDr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Rick Carpenter Pastor of Care MinistriesAaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Matt Marsh Pastor of Worship MinistriesDr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult MinistriesKaren Murphy Associate Pastor of Children’s Ministries

Terri Greer Associate Pastor of Preschool Ministries Ben Sandstrom Associate Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries Kyle Wilson Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Randy Cox Director of Leadership DevelopmentLora Doremus Director of Women’s Ministries Melissa Dutton Director of Weekday Ministries Steve Johnson Director of CommunicationsDr. Milton Redeker Director of Senior Adult Ministries

“Dollar Days for Zambia” Donation Drive—We have an exciting and time-sensitive service

opportunity to provide support for Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE), UBC’s ministry

partner in Zambia. You can help by providing funds for much needed supplies for ACE’s

crisis rescue nurseries, the office and their schools. Pick up an order form with a list of items

needed in the Connection Café or at the table in the Fellowship Hall. All donations are due to

UBC no later than Sunday, June 26.

Pray for: Navajo Mission Trip—Those joining the Navajo mission trip in Piñon, Arizona will be building a church building, training church leaders, working with children in VBS, and working with students in sports camps. Please pray for this team as they prepare for this trip. (June 18–25)

UBC Students Summer Events—Online registration is closed. Please register with Student

Ministries directly at 281.488.8517 ext. 333.

Silver Cliff Ranch is located in the middle of the mountains, in one of America’s premiere

campgrounds. If you are in high school, don’t miss out on one of the most incredible

times in the life of our Student Ministry. w Jun 18–25, Nathrop, CO

Impact Camp, designed specifically for intermediate school students, is an adventure-

packed, Christ-focused experience you won’t forget! w Jun 27–Jul 1, Longview, TX

Students joining either of these camps must attend a meeting with one parent/guardian:• Impact Camp Meeting: Mon, Jun 13, 7 pm, LC 3rd floor

CentriKid PreTeen Camp: Save the Date!—This overnight camp for kids (completed grades 3–5)

is an opportunity to make new friends and encounter God in a new way. Registration: $360

(through July 27). For more info, visit ubc.org. w Mon–Fri, Aug 1–5, Trinity Baptist Encampment

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