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WELCOME TO CHRIST CHURCH UCC “We embrace all as we journey the way of Jesus.” March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent “No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”
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WELCOME TO CHRIST CHURCH UCC “We embrace all as we journey the way of Jesus.”
March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent
“No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”
*“Please stand in body or in spirit”
The Community Gathers
Welcome
Prelude “Simplicity” Rend Collective *Call to Worship - Drawn from Psalm 23 Laura Petracco, Liturgist
One: Caring Shepherd, you supply all our needs. Many: We celebrate God’s generous care of us all. One: Good Shepherd, you take us by the hand and lead us through the dark and fearful times in life. Many: We celebrate God’s compassion and understanding. One: Gracious Shepherd, your goodness and mercy nurtures and blesses us, and it enriches our soul. Many: As we worship you, we share together in the feast you prepare for us, and it restores and refreshes us. Amen. *Black Hymnal #591 “This is My Song” *Prayer for Peace
Lord, we confess how we often want peace to start with someone else - to start with the other people, to start by our leaders and politicians, or simply to begin elsewhere. But we confess how we skip over how peace begins within and through each of us. Help us to be people of peace today and each day and help your peace to spread in ways that are beyond anything we can ask or even imagine. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Working
*Response “When Peace, Like a River” Black Hymnal #438
Hearing the Word
Scripture Reading 1 John 7:1-21 page #1112
Children’s Message
Message “Peace” Rev. Dr. Edward Goode
*Black Hymnal #575 “O for a World”
Responding to the Word
Call for the Offering
Offertory “Glory (Let There Be Peace)” Matt Maher Prayer of Dedication
Reception & Blessing of New Members
Prayers of the People & 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.
Going Out in Mission
Song “Simplicity” Rend Collective
Verse 1: I come in simplicity Longing for purity To worship You In spirit and truth Only You Lord strip it all away 'Til only You remain I'm coming back To my first love Only You CHORUS: You're the reason I sing The reason I sing Yes my heart will sing How I love You And forever I'll sing Forever I'll sing Yes my heart will sing How I love You
Verse 2: I come with my broken song To You the Perfect One To worship You In spirit and truth Only You, Only You Give me a childlike heart Lead me to where You are Cause I'm coming back To my first love Only You
Repeat Chorus
Bridge (2x): How I love You How I love You How I love You My first love
Repeat Chorus
*Benediction
Postlude “There is a Balm in Gilead” Michel
15 South Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, Ky. 41075
859-441-2565 www.christchurchft.org
Christ Church Staff:
Edward Goode, Interim Pastor [email protected]
Toni Sheffer, Music Director/Organist [email protected]
Kelly Kuhnhein, Director of Christian Ed. & Outreach [email protected]
Max Gise/Guitarist [email protected]
Sherri Spaulding, Parish Administrator [email protected]
Melanie Sorrell, Director of Illumination Youth Ministries [email protected]
Rev. Dr. David V. Schwab Pastor Emeritus
PRAYER changes us
WELCOME TO CHRIST CHURCH UCC “We embrace all as we journey the way of Jesus.”
FELLOWSHIP TIME EVERY SUNDAY PRIOR TO THE 10:30 WORSHIP SERVICE
Come early to the Parlor and enjoy breakfast as you share time with others.
CHILDCARE Childcare is available during worship.
Christ Church Guest WiFi:
Network: ChristChurch-guestPassword: churchguest
Hearing Assistance During Worship
If you are struggling to hear during Worship, try sitting on the outer sides of the church. Also, there are some newly recharged battery packs
available in the Narthex OR
If you are having a hard time reading, check the lost and found box in the Narthex. We have
many found reading glasses.
Covenant Cluster Prayer Partner: - Mt Zion St. Paul UCC - Cincinnati, OH Prayers for Members and Families: Christi Self, Sylvia Ramey, Dot Racke, Al Rice, Debby Hecky, Abby Vogel, Deborah Grover, Jane & Marvin Cox, Bill Castleman, Bob & Nancy Witte, Bill & Jenny Herrmann, Rev. Donna Kay Lewis, Carol, Jimmy Wainscott, Gina, Sally, Christina, Sandy, Samantha, John, Marvin & Marie Oder, Gordon Braun, Kerri Preston,Harold Gadd, Joe Wuest, Bonnie Hitch, Paul, Bob Stull, Dana Lee
Lenten Devotionals Lenten Devotionals are available in the Narthex for anyone interested.
There are plenty so feel free to share with neighbors and friends.
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 5, EASTER BRUNCH Our Easter Brunch will follow the church service in Hoffman Hall on April 5th. Needed are egg casseroles, fresh fruit, coffee cake/Danish, etc. Please let Linda Gracey (859) 380-1588 or [email protected] know what you plan to bring so there will be a nice variety of food.
Ways to help at Christ Church: Recycling: - Bring in plastic grocery bags for Brighton Center/ Hosea House (Narthex) - Razor/razor blades as well as their packaging (Narthex) - Ink cartridges (Sherri’s office) Your Time: - Sunday School Volunteers - Liturgist - Communion Set up/Clean up - Audio/Sound Board (with training) - Fellowship Hosts on Sunday mornings - Deacons/Ushers Building Maintenance: - Small Odd jobs around the building
Contact Sherri in the office 859-441-2565 or [email protected]
if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
Mission Group 2020
The mission group (which is open to all) is meeting on a monthly basis this year. Anyone interested in discussing, developing, and/or participating in service opportunities is welcome to attend any of the meetings, which are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the conference room (usually). You are welcome to join us whenever you have an idea or just want to know more about plans for expanding our outreach in the community.
We have invited representatives from the organizations with which we collaborate to share information about their work with our congregation. These brief presentations will occur during the worship services on the last Sunday of most months this year.
Suggested future activities under consideration by our group include support of the Truth and Destiny UCC church's ministry to homeless individuals, serving a meal to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, and furnishing more Power Packs for children at Washington UCC.
Please review the following explanation of a new process we have to organize volunteer activities that we hope will make it easier for everyone willing to help out with the many ways to serve.
Here is the link for the volunteer page: http://christchurchft.ivolunteer.com/
Church Membership Has there been a change in your personal information? New phone #, address or addition to your family? Please contact the office to update your records at 441-2565 or [email protected] Thank you! Sherri
Weekly Calendar Today, Sunday, March 8th 9:00-10:00 am Faith Formation Hour 10:00 am Sunday School 10:30-11:30 am Worship Tuesday, March 10th 7:00 pm Finance Wednesday, March 11th 11:00 am Open Church 7:00 pm AA Group Thursday, March 12th 10:00 am UCC Clergy Group 6:30 pm Choir Sunday, March 15th 9:00-10:00 am Faith Formation Hour 10:00 am Sunday School 10:30-11:30 am Worship Stations of the Cross begins 6:00-8:30pm
Birthdays & Anniversaries 3/08 Mike Evans 3/09 Ev Weber 3/11 Noah Beimesche 3/13 Leland Stevenson 3/14 Thierry Paillette
3/08 Bruce & Audrey Bernhard
Reminder to please consider the Christ Church Legacy Fund in your wills
and trusts. Feel free to reach out to the members of the Legacy Committee if you have any questions.
Patti Miller, Steve Weber, Bruce Bernhard, Marcia Hosea and Larry Stinson
Weekly Calendar Today, Sunday, March 8th 9:00-10:00 am Faith Formation Hour 10:00 am Sunday School 10:30-11:30 am Worship Tuesday, March 10th 7:00 pm Finance Wednesday, March 11th 11:00 am Open Church 7:00 pm AA Group Thursday, March 12th 10:00 am UCC Clergy Group 6:30 pm Choir Sunday, March 15th 9:00-10:00 am Faith Formation Hour 10:00 am Sunday School 10:30-11:30 am Worship Stations of the Cross begins 6:00-8:30pm
Birthdays & Anniversaries 3/08 Mike Evans 3/09 Ev Weber 3/11 Noah Beimesche 3/13 Leland Stevenson 3/14 Thierry Paillette
3/08 Bruce & Audrey Bernhard
Reminder to please consider the Christ Church Legacy Fund in your wills
and trusts. Feel free to reach out to the members of the Legacy Committee if you have any questions.
Patti Miller, Steve Weber, Bruce Bernhard, Marcia Hosea and Larry Stinson
March 2020 Liturgist, Fellowship Hosts, & Deacon/Usher Schedule
March 8th: Liturgist, Laura Petracco Deacon: Amy Thornton Ushers: Nancy Pinguely, Steve Weber, Barb Korpik Fellowship Hosts: Cindy & Bert Bathiany
March 15th: Liturgist, Jean Braun Deacon: Greg Houben Ushers: Scott Turner, Jane Petracco, Barb Stinnett Fellowship Hosts: Natalie Fugate & Laura Petracco
March 22nd: Liturgist, Ken Pendery Deacon: Marie Cunningham Ushers: Carol Himes, Audrey & Bruce Bernhard Fellowship Hosts: Natalie Fugate & Laura Petracco
March 29th: Liturgist, Katie Leftin Deacon: Barb Korpik Ushers: Melissa Cox, Steve Weber, Tim & Andy Borah Fellowship Hosts: Nancy Barre & Jan Morris
