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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Dr. Brian Anderson GOD’ S PEOPLE PREPARE TO WORSHIP CHIMES PRELUDE “Come, Christians, Join To Sing” — arr. C. Kyhn CHORAL INTROIT PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP — Erv Leifheit Leader: O Lord, you have searched us and you know us so well. People: You know when we sit down and when we rise up, Leader: You are aware of our thoughts from afar. People: You are familiar with all our ways. Leader: You know the thoughts in our minds, and the desires in our hearts. People: As we worship, wrap your arms of love around us all this day. HYMN OF PRAISE “We Are God’s People” No. 547 GOD’ S PEOPLE PRAY OPENING PRAYER (In unison) O God, your word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Like a beacon you lead us to safe harbors in the stormy seas of life. Like a laser you discern the thoughts of our minds. You enlighten our darkness and clarify our confusion. You rescue us when we are bewildered and lost. Accept now our praise and worship, and speak to all our hearts and minds this day. In the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen. SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER followed by LORD’S PRAYER [debts / debtors] — CHORAL AMEN GOD’ S PEOPLE WORSHIP WITH THEIR GIFTS Please sign and pass pew registration books at this time. OFFERTORY “Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored” — Gaither & Gatlin Solo: Barry Blackstone DOXOLOGY “ Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 34 PASTORAL PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHORAL ANTHEM “The Power of Your Love“ — J. Holstein GOD’S PEOPLE HEAR HIS WORD SCRIPTURE Psalms 40:1-8 [NIV Page No. 877] Pew Bible Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 [NIV Page No. 1035-1036] Pastor: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD. Congregation: THANKS BE TO GOD. HYMN OF PREPARATION “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” No. 470 SERMON “Dad, you are wrong!” — Dr. Brian Anderson HYMN OF DEDICATION “O, How I Love Jesus” No. 109 PASTORAL BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Amen, Amen” No. 249 Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen. Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen. POSTLUDE “Marching to Zion” — arr. G. Young = Those who are able, please stand. SHARING OUR FAITH THROUGH MUSIC Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored By: W. Gaither & L. Gatlin Solo: Barry Blackstone Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Standing upright on God's good earth Count my blessings, great things He has done Fighting the good fight with the blessed assurance That the battle is already won Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Child of God, I'm a child of God FOR THE NOTE TAKERS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ O RDER OF W ORSHIP September 17, 2017 - 9:30AM Welcome to our worship and fellowship; we are delighted you are here. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider membership in our church family of Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship. Please call the church office for more information. Our pastor will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning the Congregational Way. Hearing Implements are available from the sound technician at the back of the sanctuary. Page Magnifiers are available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary. Large print bulletins are available in the Narthex.
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Dr. Brian Anderson
GOD’S PEOPLE PREPARE TO WORSHIP CHIMES PRELUDE “Come, Christians, Join To Sing” — arr. C. Kyhn CHORAL INTROIT
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP — Erv Leifheit
Leader: O Lord, you have searched us and you know us so well.
People: You know when we sit down and when we rise up,
Leader: You are aware of our thoughts from afar.
People: You are familiar with all our ways.
Leader: You know the thoughts in our minds, and the desires in our hearts.
People: As we worship, wrap your arms of love around us all this day.
HYMN OF PRAISE “We Are God’s People” No. 547 GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY
OPENING PRAYER (In unison)
O God, your word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Like a beacon you lead us to safe harbors in the stormy seas
of life. Like a laser you discern the thoughts of our minds.
You enlighten our darkness and clarify our confusion. You
rescue us when we are bewildered and lost. Accept now our
praise and worship, and speak to all our hearts and minds
this day. In the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
SILENT PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER followed by
LORD’S PRAYER [debts / debtors] — CHORAL AMEN
GOD’S PEOPLE WORSHIP WITH THEIR GIFTS
Please sign and pass pew registration books at this time. OFFERTORY “Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored” — Gaither & Gatlin Solo: Barry Blackstone DOXOLOGY “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 34
PASTORAL PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHORAL ANTHEM “The Power of Your Love“ — J. Holstein GOD’S PEOPLE HEAR HIS WORD SCRIPTURE Psalms 40:1-8 [NIV Page No. 877] Pew Bible Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 [NIV Page No. 1035-1036]
Pastor: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD. Congregation: THANKS BE TO GOD.
HYMN OF PREPARATION “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” No. 470 SERMON “Dad, you are wrong!” — Dr. Brian Anderson HYMN OF DEDICATION “O, How I Love Jesus” No. 109 PASTORAL BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Amen, Amen” No. 249
Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen. Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen. POSTLUDE “Marching to Zion” — arr. G. Young
= Those who are able, please stand.
SHARING OUR FAITH THROUGH MUSIC
Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored
By: W. Gaither & L. Gatlin Solo: Barry Blackstone
Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God
Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God
Standing upright on God's good earth Count my blessings, great things He has done Fighting the good fight with the blessed assurance That the battle is already won
Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God
Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored Imperfect but forgiven child of God
Child of God, I'm a child of God
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ORDER OF WORSHIP September 17, 2017 - 9:30AM
Welcome to our worship and fellowship; we are delighted you are here. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider membership in our church family of Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship.
Please call the church office for more information. Our pastor will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning the Congregational Way.
Hearing Implements are available from the sound technician at the back of the sanctuary.
Page Magnifiers are available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary. Large print bulletins are available in the Narthex.
Attendance last Sunday: 153
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Church Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8:00AM — 1:00PM
Ph: 623-977-4241 ● Fax: 623-977-0008
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Address: www.ccscaz.org
GREETERS: Bob Schaneman, Nancy Schaneman, Winnie Holick
USHERS:
Syd Fawcett, Yoshi Fawcett, Art Hamilton, Ginger Hamilton, Leon Loupee, Doris Loupee
SOUND: Mike Rush
TECHNICAL ADVISOR: Gary Roady
PROJECTOR: Pepper Roady
FELLOWSHIPHOSTS:
Bill Sandvig, Norma Sandvig, Marian Buchanan
9Day Date Time Church Activities — this week Location
Sun 9/17 9:30a Worship Service Join us for fellowship, coffee, and a snack after worship service in Alexander Hall
Sanctuary
Mon 9/18 8:30a Sweat Shop Sorority Choir Room
Tues 9/19 8:00a Staff Meeting Conference Room
9:00a Flower Committee Flower Room
9:00a Trustees Board Meeting Conference Room
Wed 9/20
Thurs 9/21 9:00a Bulletin Folders Conference Room
2:30p Choir Rehearsal Choir Room
Fri 9/22 Church office is closed
The Congregational Church of Sun City
Worshiping God through Faith, Freedom and Fellowship
WORSHIP SERVICE
September 17, 2017
18401 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85373
Worship Service Helpers
The Congregational Church of Sun City is a member of the
National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.
Flowers given by Anita
Kratzer in memory of
“Auntie” and “Noel”.
• BIBLE STUDY BEGINS OCT. 11TH: Bible study begins on Wednesday, October 11th in Alexander Hall. There will only be one class time on Wednesdays - at 9 AM led by Dr. Brian Anderson. We will continue the study of Luke’s Gospel at Chapter 9 with a recap of Chapters 1-8 at the beginning of the study for those who are new. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
• FREE ORGAN & VOICE CONCERT—SEP 24TH: Come enjoy a free concert featuring our own Christine Kyhn on Sunday, September 24th at 4 PM in the sanctuary. “In the Beginning” is a musical concert to accompany the story of creation. Everyone is welcome to this delightful afternoon event!
• PICTURES—NEW PHOTO DIRECTORY: Has it been a while since you’ve had your photo taken for the church directory? Or perhaps you have never had a formal directory photo taken? We are preparing for a new church directory coming soon. Pepper Roady will be taking photos on Sunday September 24th and Sunday October 1st in Alexander Hall immediately following worship service. If you would like to have your photo taken on either of these dates, please contact Terri in the church office to sign up. If it has been more than 2-3 years since you have had a photo taken, we highly encourage you to participate! Call or email Terri at 623-977-4241/[email protected] and sign up to have your photo taken on one of the days scheduled.
• TRUSTEES BOARD MEETING: There is a Trustees Board Meeting scheduled for this Tuesday, Sep. 19th at 9 AM.
• HELP WANTED: We still have openings for ushers, greeters, and fellowship hosts for the month of October and we need your help! If you can help, please sign up in Alexander Hall or contact Jack Teuteberg at (219) 670-2093.
• FROM THE CHARLES DROEGE FAMILY: “Thank you for your prayers and cards. It was very much appreciated. We want to thank Women’s Fellowship for your help. We also want to thank Dr. Brian Anderson for his visits and prayers.”
• LOST AND FOUND: We have a number of items that have been collecting in the Narthex and Church Office over the past few months—jewelry, glasses, glasses cases, etc. Please check the Narthex counter for items that we have found on your way out. If we do not find the owners of these items in a reasonable amount of time, they will be donated. Thank you.
• DATE CHANGE—WOMEN”S FELLOWSHIP: The Women’s Fellowship Planning Meeting in October has been changed to Wednesday, October 18th at 10:30 AM.
Please see our bulletin board for
those needing our prayers.
