Welcome to Worship at Federated! If you are new to Federated, please tell us on a “Visitors Card” & in a red Friendship Folder.

Children are welcome in worship at Federated. Children’s Activity Bags are at the Sanctuary entrance. The Library/“Cry Room” is child friendly. Child care is available Sundays in the Nursery. Ushers are here to help you — please ask them if you need hearing assistance devices and large

print hymnals — ushering this month are Rick Porter (Thurs.), Marv Zoucha, Chris Dixon, Tim Warren and Dennis Vollbracht and Malynn Knoepfle-Slizoski, Youth Usher.

We are called Federated because on July 2, 1914, Columbus’ Congregational (now the United Church of Christ) and Presbyterian churches joined to serve as one congregation.

The Order of St. Andrew serves as Federated’s deacons. Prayer requests can be shared on Prayers Cards in the pew pockets or Prayer Chain requests to the Church Office (402) 564-2812

to call the Order of St. Andrew. The Prayer Chain is strictly confidential. If you missed worship last week, visit www.federatedcolumbus.org for videos of worship and bulletins, or on Channel 1304 (HD) Mondays & Saturdays at Noon and Sunday evenings at 8pm.

In case of an emergency, the pastors’ cell phone numbers are: Annika: (402) 942-1636 / Edward: (402) 302-2812

Federated Church Clergy and Staff

Rev. Dr. Annika Lister Stroope Senior Pastor

annika@federatedcolumbus.org

Jim Rains Office Manager

jrains@federatedcolumbus.org

Rev. Dr. S. Edward Yang Associate Pastor

for Children, Youth, and Families edward@federatedcolumbus.org

Chrissy Ford Bookkeeper & Publications Coord.

cford@federatedcolumbus.org

Lee Augustin, Organist Zach Nickolite, Custodian

Bob Arp, Chancel Choir Director Ashli Porter, Nursery Attendant

Stuart Gausman Bell Choir Director

Lay Pastor Antonio Garcia El Buen Pastor Fellowship

Governing Council 2018 - Federated Church Elders

Dave Melick, President • Bill Royer, Vice President Louise Moran, Secretary • Terry Norris, Treasurer

Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020

Jeannie Kiser-Jensen

Julie Graham Wilma Arp

Sharon Kuncl Kathy Leischner Linda Wheatley

Bill Royer Gail Wurdeman Doug Williams

Thursday, January 18,

2018

Sunday, January 21,

2018

Meals on Wheels - Federated Church will deliver the week of January 29th - February 2nd. Jean Royer will coordinate. (402-564-8012).

JOYS & CONCERNS Please hold the family of Mike & Brenda Sand and the Preister family in your prayers as they grieve the death of Mike’s grandmother, Angela. Please hold the family and friends of Kimmee Paddock in your prayers. Kimmee died in a hunting accident on January 14. She was a 7th grade student of Jeremy West at Shelby-Rising City School. Janet Lyon in your prayers as she recuperates from leg surgery at Columbus Hospital. Please hold Dick Temme in your prayers as he rehabs at Brookestone.

THIS WEEK AT FEDERATED CHURCH Sunday, January 21 9:30am Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:30am Sunday School, Ed Center, Upper Room 10:45am Adult Bible Education, Sanctuary 3:00pm El Buen Pastor Worship Service, Sanctuary Monday, January 22 8:30am VBS Planning Meeting, AD 1 10:00am Monday Morning Bible Study, EC 8 12:00pm BIG PALS-little pals, EC 8 5:15pm Special Olympics, Gym 7:00pm Boy Scouts Pack 212, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, January 23 7:00am Tues. Morning Book Group, Fellowship Hall 4:00pm Emerson Elementary After-school Tutoring 7:00pm Governing Council Meeting, EC 8 7:00pm Boy Scouts Pack 279, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, January 24 3:00pm Wed. Youth After School, FH, Upper Rooms 6:30pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:30pm Youth Club, presentations at YFC Office 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, January 25 6:30pm Thursday Worship Service, Sanctuary Friday, January 26 6:00pm Latino Prayer Service, Sanctuary Saturday, January 27 9:00am Fantastic 4-Hrs, EC7/8 9:00am Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby, Fellowship Hall Sunday, January 28 9:30am Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:30am Sunday School, Ed Center, Upper Room 10:45am Adult Bible Education, Sanctuary 3:00pm El Buen Pastor Worship Service, Sanctuary 6:00pm Confirmation Class, Fellowship Hall

Education Hour After Sunday Worship Sunday School for pre-K to high school are welcome to Christian formation and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. in

the Education Center &Upstairs Youth Rooms

Adult Education Hour welcomes all adults to learn about this year’s Youth Mission Trip with Pastor

Edward. Meet in the Sanctuary at 10:45 a.m.

Next Sunday, January 28 The author of the All Church Book Read title 100 Things Every Child Should Know Before

Confirmation, Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick will Skype to Federated during Education Hour to answer your

questions about her book! Meet in the Sanctuary at 10:45 a.m.

Looking Ahead - February 11 Elona Street-Stewart, Synod Executive, will preach and lead Adult Education.

Read about Elona in the Jan./Feb. Federated Newsletter on page 1

Mission and Outreach

Youth Club will attend presentations made by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted by Youth For Christ on Jan. 24th, 6:30pm. The following Wednesday (Jan. 31st), Youth Club will make a trip to the Platte County Food Pantry at 7:30pm.

2018 Address Directories & Annual Reports

Thank you to members of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Lincoln for transporting the Disaster Clean Up Buckets that Federated folks donated. The buckets go to the Church World Service warehouse in Arkansas next week.

Stewardship 2018 Update Thank you to all who pledged for 2018! 118 households (six new pledges) have pledged with an average increase of 16% ! ~ The Stewardship Committee

ANNOUNCEMENTS For more details, visit www.federatedcolumbus.org,

or contact the church office (402)564-2812.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation Sunday, February 26th

(after the 9:30am Worship Service)

Update on Broken Pipes & Water Damage Repairs are on-going in the Education Center and Staff Offices following broken pipes on Dec. 28 & Jan. 2. Thanks to all who helped with clean up.

Summer Youth Mission Trip Please see the attached flyer about the Summer Youth Mission Trip. Learn more today after worship in the Sanctuary!

2018 Address Directories will be printed next week and put on a table in the Narthex Jan. 28th. Please inform Chrissy of any input for these you may have - cford@federatedcolumbus.org or (402) 564-2812.

2018 Annual Reports will be printed by the church office by request. Reports will be uploaded to the website next week www.federatedcolumbus.org

We Gather To Worship God Thursday January 18 and Sunday, January 21, 2018

Hymns, Songs, Prayers, and liturgies in Bold are for the participation of the Congregation The Prelude invites us to begin our time of worship; please take this time for silent reflection.

Prelude When We all Get to Heaven arr. Labenske

Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho arr. Hayes Lee Augustin (Sun.), Organ & Piano

Welcome & Announcements (Please sign and pass Friendship Folders to your neighbors.)

Moment for Mission (Sun.) Souper Bowl of Caring Reagan Gausman

* Call to Worship UCC Worship Ways; Rev. M.N. Abbott One: This day is holy to our wise God! All: We gather to listen for God’s word, to discern God’s will, and to worship with God’s people. One: This day is holy to our joyful God! All: We are members of Christ’s body, Christ’s family, Christ’s church. One: This day is holy to our powerful God! All: The Spirit is upon us, and we have been anointed to bring good news to all. One: Let us worship God!

* Opening Hymn No. 315 Every Time I Feel the Spirit Tessa Klevemann, Acolyte

Unison Prayer of Confession & Reconciliation One: We confess to you, Gracious God, All: that too often we look on your law as a burden, not a gift and an inconvenience, not a blessing. One: Rather than seeing your love revealed, All: we feel our own guilt magnified. One: Instead of rejoicing in your good news, All: we focus on our own shortcomings. One: Turn us around, Redeemer, and do not let our fears have dominion over us. All: Enlighten us, so that our words and deeds may be acceptable to you. One: All are invited to offer silent prayers of confession.

Declaration of God’s Forgiveness One: Amen. Take heart, raise your heads and your hearts and trust in God. All: Through Christ, God forgives us and continues to call us. Alleluia! Amen.

Bells of Joy (Sun.) Song of Celebration Sherman Stuart Gausman, Director

* The Passing of the Peace One: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. To this peace we were called as members of the body of Christ. The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Please greet one another with a sign of peace.

All are invited to rise as you are able in body or in spirit to greet those around you.

* Responsive Hymn Shall We Gather at the River (verses 1 & 2)

Children’s Sermon (Sun.) All children are invited forward for a special message. Edward Yang, Associate Pastor for Children, Youth, and Families

* Hymn No. 363 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (verse 1 - please remain seated)

*As you are able in body or in spirit, please rise.

Prayers of the People and 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 debts, 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.

* Hymn No. 369 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me (verses 1 & 2)

Prayer for Illumination Judy Trautwein, Liturgist (Sun.)

Reading of Scripture The Letter to the Ephesians 5: 8b - 20 (pew Bible New Testament page 194)

One: This is the word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God!

Sermon What Is Spiritual? Annika Lister Stroope, Senior Pastor

Moment for Silent Reflection

* Hymn No. 369 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me (verses 3 & 4) Invitation to the Offering

Offertory O Jesus I Have Promised arr. Kinyon With the congregation’s generosity to Federated’s annual fund through pledges and contributions, the Special

Offering in January is Building Maintenance. Thank you for supporting the church facility for ministry and mission.

* Doxology ‡ Roger C. Lynn Praise God whose breath fills all the earth; Whose love reveals our sacred worth; Whose Spirit forms one family; Whose grace brings peace and harmony. Amen.

* Prayer of Dedication (unison) All: God of all creation, you have blessed us beyond measure. Accept and use our offerings in the care of your creation and to share your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

* Responsive Hymn Shall We Gather at the River (verses 3 & 4) * Blessing and Sending * Closing Hymn No. 354 Guide My Feet (verses 1 & 2)

Postlude Precious Lord, Take My Hand arr. Schrader

After praising God with the Postlude, all are warmly welcome to Sunday fellowship time with refreshments at Café La Fed, hosted this week by the Chancel Choir.

*As you are able in body or in spirit, please rise. ‡ tune on page 592 of hymnal CCLI License #1160936

Education Hour This Week

All are invited to grow in faith through worship and education! Sunday School for Preschool through 1 2th grade at 10:30 a.m.

ALL ADULTS are invited to Education Hour at 1 0:45 pm in the Sanctuary with Pastor Edward to learn about the 201 8 Summer Youth Mission Trip

Today’s worship bulletin cover art is by Mark J. Eldred and Donald VerKuilen