The Daniel Plan Week 3

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1 Lenten Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays February 21 March 28, 2018 at 10:00 am Jesus The New Way by N.T. Wright It s not too late to join us 4 Classes still remaining 1. Longing for a King: In Jewish world weird for the welcome and recognition of a Messiah, how did Jesus redefine what that should mean? What were the implications for the main symbols of Israel s life such as the Holy Temple? 2. Why did Jesus die?: What were the charges? What was the real and great battle being fought? How was history racing toward its climatic moment, and how did Jesus understand and undertake his role therein? 3. Who was Jesus?: How do we begin to understand the meaning of Jesus by reexamining what we really mean by God? How did Jesus understand himself? How did the early church view Jesus? Was Jesus divine? 4. The New Claim: Was Jesus really raised from the dead? What about all the skeptics explanations as to why that is impossible? What did resurrection mean to first century Jews? How does the resurrection of Jesus address our individual lives? All you need for a compelling journey into the life, words and world of Jesus and what they mean for our world today. We are in need of volunteers for the following on Maundy Thursday, March 29th 7 pm service Greeters and for our Easter Sunday, April 1st 10 am service Greeters, Lay Reader, Announcements and Coffee Clean Up. If you are available and would like to volunteer, please contact Tammy in the church office( ). Thank You!!! LENT February 11 March 25, 2018 The Daniel Plan - 40 Days to a Healthier Life Centered on five essentials that will launch your journey to health: faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. God designed your body to be healthy and He provided everything you need to thrive and live an abundant life. The Daniel Plan small group study teaches simple ways to incorporate healthy choices into your daily lifestyle. *No Class March 18 The Daniel Plan Week 3 Abundant Living Lenten Series 40 Days of Renewal 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 (Carol Maasz) maaszc235@yahoo.com Website: Like us on Facebook!

2 Order of Worship March 4, 2018 GATHERING MUSIC GREETING, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP [Visitors: Please print your name, address and/or phone number.] PRELUDE Jayne Luebke *CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: The heavens are telling the glory of God. The firmament proclaims God s handiwork. People: We celebrate the steadfast love of God, our Creator. Surely God is faithful to all who live in covenant. Pastor: From the sun s rising to its setting, the creation speaks. Day and night, earth s creatures announce God s works. People: The commandments of God are clear, enlightening the eyes. God s law is perfect, calling forth our best. Pastor: God s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom. God s weakness is stronger than human strength. All: The ordinances of God are true and righteous. In following them, we gain wisdom and strength. *HYMN OF PRAISE O Worship the King #104 *MORNING PRAYER (unison) (10:00 am only) All-wise and all-loving God, we are drawn together in this place because all our knowledge and discernment is not enough to give meaning to our lives. All the pieces of our busy days need a center, and we have come to see that center in the foolishness of the cross. There, Love went the distance for us. There, the paths of service were lifted up above our passion for personal gain. We are fightened by what you might ask of us, but we long for the wholeness only you can offer. Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI (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. HYMN OF PREPARATION (10:00 am only) Jesus Lover of My Soul #710 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. OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Daniel 4:1-13 ANTHEM (10:00 am only) SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION- (Part 3 of 6 part series) OFFERTORY (10:00 am only) Joshua Fit The Battle Abundant Living *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 SHARING THE HOLY MEAL (Gluten Free) PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING *HYMN OF SENDING FORTH Give to Our God Immortal Praise #112 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates people shall rise

3 Weekly Prayer Discipline Harriet & Mary Rystrom Prayer Concerns of our Church Family of Faith Tony Ehrike, Mark Miller, Sandy Spoerl, Izayah Wirth, Abigail Ehlers, Kyle Huyser Jack Beyerly, Emily Klatt, Marjorie Fenn Jackie Sanders James & Barbara Schafer Harvey, Jamy & Jack Schave, Cody Knaack Robert, Leah, Carter & William Schroeder Cary, Stephanie, Alexandria Scullin Tom & Patty Sehnert, Evan & Troy Hartman 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. Bill Ratzburg, Mary Wendlandt, Jennifer Woods, Lucile Lasher Marsha Anderson, Shirley Jensen Jessica Wallace, Carmen Hendricks 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) Carolyn Taylor (Rev. Chris s Mother) Rhonda Walser Madsen (Donna Abel s Cousin) Haley Bottiger (Russ & Char Patefield s Cousin) Those Serving in the Military and the families they have waiting at home. Sunday School Teachers Needed!!! Please prayerfully consider becoming one of our valued Sunday School teachers for the Sunday School year. We will need (1) Co-Teacher for our Preschool Kindergarten class, (1) Lead & (1) Co-Teacher for our 4th & 5th Grade Class, (1) CoTeacher for our 6th & 7th Grade Class. Please feel free to visit any of our classrooms or contact me with any questions. Thank you for your consideration. Tammy Green Church( ), Cell Announcements Ushers Greeters Audio Operator Lay Reader Coffee Clean-Up Communion Nancy Onufer Schedule of Events Sunday, March 4th 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 8:45 am Adult Studies 10 am Worship Service 11 am Fellowship Hour 11:15 am Confirmation Class Monday, March 5th 9 am Broadcaster Article Deadline 5:15 pm Facilities Meeting 6:30 pm Bridge Club Tuesday, March 6th 9:30 am Preschool singing W/Pastor 6 pm Chapel Bells 7 pm Dartball at Bethany Wednesday, March 7th 10 am Mail Broadcaster 10 am Lenten Bible Study 12:05 pm Lenten Service Grace United 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 8th 9 am Bulletin Article Deadline 1:30 pm Lend-a-Hand Mtg. Sunday, March 11th 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School Walk with Jesus Event 8:45 am Adult Studies Gloria Janke, Julie Ankomeus, Tom Sehnert Julie Ankomeus Kevin Becker Sarah Brietzke Peter & Clarice Fernelius Roger & Marsha Anderson, Susan Barnes, Sydney Wesemann Scripture Readings: 10 am Worship Service-Kids Sing 11 am Fellowship Hour 11:15 am Confirmation Class 12 pm Dartball One on One Monday, March 12th 7 am Preschool pictures in Plymouth Hall 6:30 pm Bridge Club Tuesday, March 13th 9:30 am Preschool singing W/Pastor 12 pm Worship Ministry Mtg. 6 pm Nurture Ministry Mtg. 6:15 pm Dartball Round Robin 6:30 pm Evangelism Ministry Mtg. Wednesday, March 14th 12:05 pm Lenten Service Grace United 10 am Lenten Bible Study 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm Outreach Ministry Mtg. 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. March 4 Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19; 1 Cor 1:18-25; Jn 2:13-22 March 11 Num 21:4-9; PS 107:1-3, 17-22; Eph 2:1-10; Jn 3:14-21

4 Tickets are on sale in the Narthex on Sundays. Or contact the church office. Outreach Ministry: 5 in 1 Campaign Our 5 in 1 program for 2017 is here! During the Months of February & March (March 4, 11) we encourage our members to give support to our five areas of giving. They are: One Great Hour of Sharing, UCC Christmas Fund, Strengthen the Church, Neighbors in Need, Blankets and Tools. You may choose to give through the pew envelopes during this time or at any time throughout the year, whichever works best for you. Also, you can support all of these at once by 5 in 1 or each separately. Listen for more specifics during service announcements each Sunday. WE THANK YOU FOR CHARITABLY CONSIDERING! Lenten devotionals for adults, teens, youth and families are available in the hallway. Please help yourself to these wonderful tools. Attention All: We have in the kitchen a 8 quart Farberware Soup Pot that was left after the Soup Luncheon on February 4th. If this belongs to you or you know who it belongs to, please pick it up or notify the church office. Signs & Wonders live tour by Watoto Children s Choir Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Time: 7pm We are in need of host families for the group! We need 5 host homes that would be willing to allow 2 kids (ages are 6-12) and 1 adult to stay overnight in their home following the concert and then be able to bring them back to the church the next morning. If you would like more information on opening your home to these kids, please contact the church office Thank you Kathy Kruk, Jane Winiarski, Paul & Sandi Hankowitz and Rev. Chris for offering to host!! Please consider being a part of bringing this wonderful group of kids to our church for an event you and our community may never forget!

5 Walk with Jesus An Easter Event for Families Sunday, March 11th from 8:30 am 9:45 am First Congregational United Church of Christ 31 W. Milwaukee Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI Easter Flower Order Form Participants will be moved and inspired as they journey through Easter week Name (given by): Flowers will be decorating our sanctuary for the Easter Services on Sunday, April 1st. 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, March 19, The cost will be $14.00 per plant. The flowers may be taken home after the late service on Easter Sunday. Lily Tulip Daffodil Walk with Jesus is a powerfully moving event that guides guests through Jesus last days on earth. Station #1 Palm Sunday Station # 2 The Last Supper Station #3 Garden of Gethsemane Station #4 Good Friday Station #5 Resurrection Walk with Jesus, engages both young and old alike, and is perfect for families to experience together. Each station includes powerful activities and kids will take home special keepsakes that serve as reminders of Jesus tremendous sacrifice and love for them. Designed for parents and their children to experience together. Great for all ages. In memory of: In honor of: Administration Office Use Only Date Received Amount Paid Check or Cash Initial Registration forms are available in the Narthex. To assist us in planning materials for each child, please return the registration form to the church office as soon as possible.