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1 First Congregational United Church of Christ 31 W. Milwaukee Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI Easter Flower Order Form Name (given by): Flowers will be decorating our sanctuary for the Easter Services on Sunday, April 21st. If you would like to purchase a plant in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out this form (include qty. in space provided) and return it with your payment to the church office by no later than Monday, April 1, The cost will be $14.00 per plant. The flowers may be taken home after the late service on Easter Sunday. Lily Tulip Daffodil In memory of: In honor of: Administration Office Use Only Date Received Amount Paid Check or Cash Initial First Congregational Church United Church of Christ Rev. Chris Buckingham-Taylor, Pastor 8:00am The Breeze Sunday Worship Service 10:00am Sunday Worship Radio AM 940 WFAW or Kool FM on Packer noon game days Hearing devices, large print hymns and bulletins are available from the ushers. Senior Choir Director: Marvin Olsen Sunday School Director: Tammy Green Church Office: (920) ; Fax: (920) officefortucc@gmail.com Moderator (Roy Hetts) rhetts@charter.net Our 10 am service is live streamed on YouTube! Website: Like us on Facebook!

2 Order of Worship Second Sunday of Lent March 17, 2019 HEBREW LESSON Page # 15 Genesis 15:1-12, GATHERING MUSIC Karla Pratt Corcoran HYMN OF PREPARATION (10:00 am only) Abide With Me #642 GREETING, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP [Visitors: Please print your name, address and/or phone number.] PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: Put away your hesitation to come before God; quiet your fears and anxieties, for God welcomes us. People: God is our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear? Pastor: Look to the heavens for inspiration and assurance; look around you, for God s presence is everywhere. People: God is the stronghold of our lives; of whom shall we be afraid? Pastor: Let us watch and wait with our Creator; let us trust in the one who gives life and hope. All: Teach us your ways, O God, and lead us on a level path. *HYMN OF PRAISE O Worship the King #104 *MORNING PRAYER (unison) (10:00 am only) In this place, our hearts take courage. Your goodness is all around us. The trials and cares of life are stilled before you. Show us your face, O God; let your love be known to us. We need this hour to remember who we are, to let you gather us under your wings. We need this time to feel close to one another, to recognize ourselves as brothers and sisters. We need reminders of the humanity and glory of Jesus Christ that empower our discipleship. Hear our cries and help us. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER (unison) 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. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Page #103 Luke 13:31-35 ANTHEM(10:00 am only) SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION OFFERTORY (10:00 am only) Grace Dire Times *DOXOLOGY (unison) (10:00 am only) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen *PRAYER OF BLESSING *HYMN OF SENDING FORTH Be Thou My Vision #562 *BENEDICTION *GLORIA PATRI (unison) (10:00 am only) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. *POSTLUDE *Indicates people shall rise

3 Weekly Prayer Discipline Aina Senfelds Pam Severson Gary & Penny Shackelford Michael, Heidi, Tom & Matt Siefkes Susan Simonson Joe & Eunice Ann Slaney A joyous greeting to all who have come to worship. It is our hope that each of you may find encouragement, inspiration and direction for living. Above all, we pray that you may sense the loving presence of God. Prayer Concerns of our Church Family of Faith Tony Ehrike, Mark Miller, Izayah Wirth, Abigail Ehlers, Emily Klatt, Marjorie Fenn, Karissa Patefield Bill Ratzburg, Clarice Fernelius, Judy Wittenwyler Jennifer Woods, Lana Wallace Marsha Anderson, Connie Czech, Helen Macklem, Jessica Wallace, Mary Crane Prayer Concerns of our Extended Family & Friends of Faith Gwen Strassburger (Sarah Brietzke s Sister-In-Law) Eric Jung (Harley & Pat Jung s Son) Dorothy Schademann (Ann Olsen s Mother) Marleen Laplant (E.G. Becker s Sister) Carolyn Taylor (Rev. Chris s Mother) Carl (Skip) Armstrong (Carol Maasz s Brother) Barbara TeVrucht (Gary Vorpahl s Sister) Those Serving in the Military and the families they have waiting at home. Activity kits are available in the back of the Church for your children to use during Worship time. An Usher would be happy to get one or two for you at any time. Please check out our Welcome Table in the Narthex! You will find name tags for all, Welcome packets for visitors and some general information about current happenings at our church. Please help us by wearing your name tag and direct visitors to take a Welcome packet. We welcome you all, may you may feel the Love of Christ in your life today. Adult Bible Study Sundays - 8:45-9:30 am March 3 - April 7, 2019 Werthmann Room The name Genesis means origin. The Book of Beginnings: The book contains the accounts of Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babylon. Early ancestors of the Israelites Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph. Over 2000 years in 50 chapters. The book of Genesis spans more time than any other book in the Bible, more time than the remaining sixty-five books put together. Let s go back to the beginning and see what it means for us now. Join us as we explore the God of Genesis. This ancient book was written to record the story of a people s faith and to help keep that faith alive. This Class has been rescheduled for the Fall. The Teaching of the 12 "The Didache is the most important book you've never read," by Tony Jones Feed My Starving Children update As of Wednesday morning March 13, we have 54 volunteers out of the 100 volunteers we pledged. Please help us reach that goal. Talk to your friends. They do not have to be members of our Church to join our teams. The Commitment is two hours. Sessions are: 8:30-10:30, 11:30-1:30, and 2:00-4:00 on Saturday May, 11th. Contact the church office to sign up ( ) or on Sunday's in the Narthex. Together, we will change a child s life!

4 Announcements Ushers Greeters Audio Operator Lay Reader Coffee Clean-up Sarah Brietzke Tom Sehnert, Trent Topel, Cora Wahl, Nancy Witt Susan Simonson, Bill Wild Zach Finch Sarah Brietzke Mary Ellen Miller On Sunday, April 7th there is a Draw a Circle event at the Whitewater United Methodist Church. Feed My Starving Children Feed My Starving Children Jefferson County Mobilepack is organizing a food packing event on Saturday, May 11. The goal is to pack 272,00 meals in one day at the Jefferson County Fair Park. These meals will feed 750 children at least one meal a day for a full year. Recruitment for 1,000 volunteers to work twohour shifts starts March 1. First Congregational UCC Outreach Ministry is asking for you and your families to sign up for 1 or more 2 hour shifts on May 11. It s simple to pack meals. Just scoop rice, dried veggies, vitamins/proteins, and bag. Anyone 5 years and older can participate but children must have an adult with them. Mothers and grandmothers, can ask to have their children and grandchildren participate with them on this Mother s Day weekend. First Congregational UCC Outreach Ministry is asking for 100 adults and children volunteers to sign up for a two-hour shift. Registration information table is in the Narthex. Together, we will change a child s life! Just scoop! Rice + dried veggies + vitamins/protein And you have this! Schedule of Events Sunday, March 17 th 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 8:45 am Children s Choir 8:45 am Confirmation Class 8:45 am Adult CE Class 10 am Worship Service 11 am Fellowship Hour 2 pm Movie Crash Monday, March 18 th 6:30 pm Bridge Club Tuesday, March 19 th 9:30 am Preschool Singing w/pastor Chris 5:30 pm Moderator Mtg. 6:30 pm Council Meeting 6:30 pm Dartball Home Game Wednesday, March 20 th 9 am Prayer Quilts 12:00 pm Lenten Worship Service Trinity Church 7 pm Outreach Ministry Mtg. 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 21 st 9 am Bulletin Article Deadline 6 pm Chapel Bells Sunday, March 24 th 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School NO Sunday School Spring Break NO Confirmation-Spring Break 8:45 am Adult CE Class 10 am Worship Service 11 am Fellowship Hour Monday, March 25 th 9 am Broadcaster Article Deadline 6:30 pm Bridge Club Wednesday, March 27 th 10 am Mail Broadcaster 12:00 pm Lenten Worship Service Trinity Church 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 28 th 9 am Bulletin Article Deadline 6 pm Chapel Bells Sunday, March 31 st 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 8:45 am Children s Choir 8:45 am Confirmation Class 8:45 am Adult CE Class 10 am Worship Service 11 am Fellowship Hour 1 pm Confirmation Escape Party Scripture Readings: March 17 Gen 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 27; Phil 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 or Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) March 24 Isa 55:1-9; Ps 63:1-8; 1 Cor 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 March 31 Josh 5:9-12; Ps 32; 2 Cor 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 April 7 Isa 43:16-21; Ps 126; Phil 3:4-14; John 12:1-8

5 Youth Easter Activity Sunday, April 7th 8:30 am 9:30 am Resurrection Eggs Can you tell the Easter Story to your kids? Can your kids tell the Easter Story to you? Want a great way to share the story together and easily be able to retell the story? Then join us for this inspiring, fun filled Easter Activity! Our youth will each make their own set of Resurrection Eggs. As we go through the Easter Story (Palm Sunday Easter morning) kids will fill their eggs with items representing 12 Easter Story events and put them in their own carton to take home. This is a set that you will be able to pull out and use year after year. Kids will be proud to share the story will other family members. What a great tradition to start each Easter! Opening each egg and telling the scripture that goes along with it. Take turns around the table and everyone gets to help! The eggs are all numbered and a master story sheet goes along with each set. There is no cost to our kids for this event. We will be making extra sets and offering them to the congregation. Voluntary contributions will be accepted for each set. Thank you! Our Deepest Sympathies to the family and friends of Midge Bull. Midge passed away last weekend. Funeral arrangements are pending. From Outreach Committee The Outreach committee would like to assure the congregation, that in regard to the Five-In-One giving program, that opportunities for giving are on-going. If you wish to contribute at any time throughout the year, simply designate your intention on one of the pew envelopes provided. (One Great Hour of Sharing, UCC Christmas Fund, Strengthen the Church, Neighbors in Need, Blankets and Tools) Check our Outreach Bulletin Board in the Narthex for more information on how your Outreach Committee is working for you and our neighbors. Lenten Service Information **Ecumenical Wednesday Services 12:00 noon March 13 April 17 Ecumenical Wednesday Services to be held at: Trinity Lutheran Church 314 Barrie St. Fort Atkinson There will be a luncheon at 12:30 pm following each Wednesday Service **Palm Sunday, April 14th 8 am Breeze Early Worship Service No Sunday School or No Adult Classes 8:30 am 9:30 am Palm Sunday Breakfast 10 am Worship Service **Maundy Thursday, April 18th 7 pm Communion Service by Intinction **Good Friday, April 19th 12:00 noon Ecumenical Service Ecumenical Good Friday Service to be held at: Trinity Lutheran Church 314 Barrie St. Fort Atkinson **Easter Sunday Services Sunday, April 21st 8 am Early Service 10 am Traditional Worship Service No Sunday School or Adult Study Lenten devotionals for adults, teens, youth and families are available in the hallway. Please help yourself to these wonderful tools.

6 Movie Series Continues Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. CRASH Multi-Award-Winning Film Shown in the Werthmann Room The March 17 screening of CRASH continues the movie and discussion series offered as part of our exploration of what it would mean to be an Open and Affirming United Church of Christ. Released in 2004, its themes of racial and social tensions are as relevant today, perhaps even more so, than when the film first hit the theaters. CRASH features an ensemble cast, including Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser, Thandie Newton, Chris Ludacris Bridges, and others. This film is rated R. In addition to the film series, watch for details of other opportunities to share and discuss our opportunity to become Open and Affirming, including an upcoming Bible study class. Please plan to join us for the movie CRASH (and some tasty snacks) March 17, at 2 p.m.