John 17: Summer Music Wanted! First Congregational Church United Church of Christ

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1 Please join us following the 10:00 am Worship Service for a reception provided by our Nurture Ministry Team in the Burr Oak Room. Join us to give thanks to those that have shared the Word of God with us through our Sunday School, Adult Education Classes and Music Ministry. We are very fortunate to have so many dedicated and talented volunteers! Announcements Ushers Greeter Audio Operator Lay Reader Coffee Cleanup Radio Broadcast Summer Music Wanted! We are always looking for people who will share their musical talents with us throughout the summer months. If you know of someone who might do this, please contact: Marv Olsen at or Tammy Green in the church office at Reminder: We will not have our 8:00 am Breeze service on Sunday, May 27th. Please join Reverend Chris that morning at the Rotary Pavilion at 8:30 am for his Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Worship Service. Starting June 12th we are looking for some volunteers to serve the lemonade (the lemonade would be made and ready for you) and to bring some cookies, bars or something to go with it each Sunday. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex. Chris Reed Gale Puerner, John Hershman, Bob & Mary Ann Ehrike Shirley Jensen Steve Heitz Chris Reed Erv Forgy Willard, Faith & Nicole Hausen in Memory of Irene Hausen Dedicate them to yourself by means of the truth; your word is truth. I sent them into the world, just as you sent me into the world. And for their sake I dedicate myself to you, in order that they, too, may be truly dedicated to you. John 17:17-19 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 Teacher Recognition/Mother s Day May 13, 2018 MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN(10:00 am only) Celebrating our Teachers and Mothers GATHERING MUSIC Karla Pratt Corcoran GREETING, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP [Visitors: Please print your name, address and/or phone number.] PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: We are together today because Christ has claimed us. We are called to be the body of Christ in today s world. People: Who are we to make such a claim? Who would see Jesus Christ when they look at us? Pastor: It is not our claim that brings us together. The church is not our private club. People: We are not here just for ourselves, for our own needs. We are drawn together by a larger purpose. Pastor: We have been called by Christ for a mission. The gathered community is sent out into the world. All: We are here to be equipped for ministry. We have been chosen as apostles of good news. *HYMN OF PRAISE All Hail The Power #43 *MORNING PRAYER (unison) (10:00 am only) Watch over us, holy God, as we take time to pray and to meditate on the continuing impact of Easter on our lives. Jesus Christ has become for us the measure of life. He represents to us your gift of love and eternal life. We are a resurrection people no longer bound by fear of death but freed to become witnesses to the light. Nourish us to become like trees, planted beside streams of water, that flourish and bear much fruit because of your constant attention and abundant provision for our needs. Be known to us here in this hour. Amen. HYMN OF PREPARATION (10:00 am only) Make Me a Blessing #670 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 pg. 149 John 17:6-19 ANTHEM (10:00 am only)with The Children s Choir SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION OFFERTORY (10:00 am only) Jesus Loves Me & This I Love Celebrating our Music Ministry Another Lord s Prayer *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 A Christian Home #451 *BENEDICTION Recognizing those that bring music to our ears *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. *POSTLUDE *Indicates people shall rise

3 Prayer Concerns of our Church Family of Faith Weekly Prayer Discipline Jeff, Susan, Jennifer & Michael Woods Ruth Zeh Bob & Donna Abel Joyce Ackman Rick, Jodi, Mariah & Brianna Allard Roger & Marsha Anderson Jon, Holly, Cameron & Kathryn Andrews 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. Tony Ehrike, Mark Miller, Sandy Spoerl, Izayah Wirth, Abigail Ehlers, Kyle Huyser Jack Beyerly, Emily Klatt, Marjorie Fenn Bill Ratzburg, Mary Wendlandt, Clarice Fernelius, Jennifer Woods, Lucile Lasher, Leon Senfelds Marsha Anderson, Shirley Jensen, Joyce Krueger 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. Signs & Wonders live tour by Watoto Children s Choir Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Time: 7pm We need 2 more 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 Joe & Eunice Ann Slaney, Jane Winiarski, Paul & Sandi Hankowitz, Terry Teipner, Roy & Karen Hetts, Cynthia & David Hershman and Rick & Sarah Brietzke 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! Schedule of Events Sunday, May 13th Teacher Recognition, Mothers Day 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 8:45 am Adult Studies 11 am Reception for teachers, Mothers, and Music Ministry Monday, May 14th 6:30 pm Bridge Club Tuesday, May 15th 9:30 am Preschool singing W/Pastor 6:30 pm Council Mtg. Wednesday, May 16th 9 am Prayer Quilts 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 17th 9 am Bulletin Article Deadline Friday, May 18th Saturday, May 19th 8 am All church Spring Clean-Up Sunday, May 20th 8 am Breeze Early Worship 11 am Fellowship Hour Monday, May 21st 9 am Broadcaster Article Deadline 6:30 pm Bridge Club Tuesday, May 22nd Scripture Readings: 9:30 am Preschool singing W/Pastor 6-8 pm FA.C.T. Rehearsal Wednesday, May 23rd 10 am Mail Broadcaster Thursday, May 24th 9 am Bulletin Article Deadline 6 pm Chapel Bells Rehearsal Friday, May 25th Saturday, May 26th 9am F.A.C.T. Rehearsal 2 pm F.A.C.T. Rehearsal Sunday, May 27th 8:30 am Rendezvous Worship Service 11 am Fellowship Hour Monday, May 28th Memorial Day Church & Preschool CLOSED 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. May 13 Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Ps 1; 1 Jn 5:9-13; Jn 17:6-19 May 20 Acts 2:1-21 or Ezek 37:1-14; Ps 104:24-34, 35b; Rom 8:22-27 or acts 2:1-21; Jn 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 May 27 Isa 6:1-8; Ps 29; Rom 8:12-17; Jn 3:1-17

4 As our Christian Education Year comes to an end, I would like to thank our dedicated and talented group of Volunteer Teachers, Facilitators and Rev. Chris. We are blessed to have you sharing your time, talents and love with us. A special thank you goes out to all the parents and children for making this a very exciting and successful year! Join us after the 10 am service for a reception provided by our Nurture Ministry Team. Blessings to All, Tammy Green - Director of Christian Education Sunday School Teachers P-K: Diane Kincaid, Chris Klauer 1-3: Brenda Bentheimer, Megan Becker 4-5: Chad Klauer 6-7: Patty Sehnert 8+: Sharon Cox, Heidi Green Sunday School Subs Roy Hetts Pam Topel A special thank you to Chris & Chad Klauer and Brenda Bentheimer who are retiring from teaching after many years of faithful service! Adult Education Facilitators Robert Ehrike Mary Narkis Joe Slaney Music Leader Rev. Chris Buckingham-Taylor Graduation Celebration. Hey, parents, grandparents and families! We need to know if you have a child or family member who is graduating this year from high school, technical school, college or graduate school. We want to honor their accomplishments in our worship service on June 3rd. Would you please call the church office ( ) or Tammy officefortucc@gmail.com) by May 14th to let us know? Thank you! 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. 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) Co- Teacher 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 PLEASE, GIVE US TWO HOURS The Facilities Committee has set Saturday, May 19th as the date for the annual church Spring clean up. We are asking those who are able, to bring their rakes, shovels and gloves to assist in this endeavor for two hours, starting at 8:00 a.m. Many hands make light work! There will be treats and coffee. Many helpers are required for this task, no previous experience is needed! Thank You, The Facilities Committee

5 As we prepare for summer time with family and friends, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated and talented group of volunteers in our Music Ministry. No words can thank you enough for the time and love that you pour into our Worship experience! We are blessed to have you and appreciate all of your hard work! A special thank you to our Music Director- Marvin Olsen for making all of this possible. Blessings to All Senior Choir E.G. Becker Sarah Breitzke Martha Firari Ruth Hammiller Sandi Hankowitz Ann Olsen Marvin Olsen Nancy Onufer JoAnn Rose Mike Siefkes David Stedman Chris Buckingham-Taylor Sydney Wesemann Judy Wittenwyler Chapel Bells Bob Buell Ruth Hammiller Margaret Majors Mary Ellen Miller Jen Nowotny Ann Olsen Marvin Olsen Nancy Onufer Eunice Ann Slaney Sharon Wisch Judy Wittenlyer Fellowship Sounds Rev. Chris Buckingham-Taylor Martha Firari Rita Gray Mary Ellen Miller Sydney Wesemann Organist/Pianist Karla Pratt