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1 (Teach used with permission from OvO) What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches. Dr. Karl Menninger :15 a.m. September 21, 2014

2 2 The Colonial Church in Prairie Village United Church of Christ Build Each Other Up Sunday Worship Service in the Series Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Please silence your mobile phone in preparation for worship * Please rise in body or spirit WE GATHER AS GOD S PEOPLE ORGAN PRELUDE Wareham -Carlson WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign and pass pew pads and fill out Prayer Request cards you may have. You can place the Prayer Request cards in the offering plates later in the service.) MOMENT TO LAY YOUR BURDENS DOWN * OPENING HYMN #26 We Worship You, God * CALL TO WORSHIP BASED ON PSALM 22 Leader: LORD, don't be far away! You are my strength! Come quick and help me! People: Deliver me from the sword. Save me from the mouth of the lion. Leader: I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; I will praise you in the very center of the congregation! People: All of you who revere the LORD praise God! All of you who are Jacob's descendants honor God! Leader: Because God doesn t despise or detest a person who suffers. People: No, God listened when I cried out for help. Leader: Let all those who are suffering eat and be full! People: Let all who seek the LORD praise him on this holy day! * SONG OF PRAISE GLORIA #759 ADAPTED Glory to the Creator, and to the Christ, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end. Amen. Amen. * SHARING GOD S WELCOME (Greet everyone in the hope of peace and friendship.)

3 CHILDREN S CONVERSATION (Children of all ages are welcome to come forward to the chancel steps. Following the Conversation, children are welcome to remain to worship or to attend our Sunday School.) This little light of mine, I m gonna let it shine, this little light of mine, I m gonna let it shine, this little light of mine, I m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 3 WE HEAR GOD S WORD THE WORD IN MUSIC Forever, O Lord -arr. Harris Pastor Aaron Roberts Build Each Other Up 1 Thessalonians 5:11-19 Continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already. Brothers and sisters, we ask you to respect those who are working with you, leading you, and instructing you. Think of them highly with love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are disorderly. Comfort the discouraged. Help the weak. Be patient with everyone. Make sure no one repays a wrong with a wrong, but always pursue the good for each other and everyone else. Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. Don t quench the Spirit! THE WORD PROCLAIMED More Than We Can Imagine Ephesians 3:17-21 As a result of having strong roots in love, I ask that you ll have the power to grasp love s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers. I ask that you ll know the love of Christ that is beyond knowledge so that you will be filled entirely with the fullness of God. Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us; glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus for all generations, forever and always. Amen. Express your thoughts via social media at #ColonialUCC.

4 4 WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER * HYMN #395 In Christ There Is No East or West CALL TO OFFERING AND OFFERTORY Hold Thou My Hand -Curan Tenor, Garrett Torbert * Doxology (#780 adapted; tune Old Hundredth) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, you heavenly host: Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen. * Prayer of Dedication Based on Philippians 1:21-30 Leader: Let us continue in our work. All: Let us live in manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Leader: Let us be in one spirit, striving side by side, All: Let us find Christ in our struggles and sacrifices, Leader: Let us be surprised by the joy in our faith, All: Let us find you, O God, in all our work. Amen. TIME OF PRAYER Prayers of the People Believing that each joy and/or concern expressed is indeed a prayer, after each expression, the pastor will say: Lord, in your mercy. And the people may respond: Hear our prayer. Praying in Silence Our 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.

5 5 WE DEPART TO SERVE * HYMN #465 Teach Me, O Lord, Your Holy Way * RENEW OUR COVENANT (Turn towards the center aisle as we bless one another with the promise of our covenant.) We covenant with the Lord and with one another and do bind ourselves in the presence of God to walk together in Christian Love. We seek to worship God in spirit and in truth and to love our neighbors as ourselves. With God s help we will honor Colonial Church in our conduct, support its program, and extend the influence of Christ throughout the world. * CONGREGATIONAL SONG OF BLESSING #809 God Be With You God be with you, God be with you, God be with you till we meet again. O God be with you, God be with you, God be with you till we meet again. * BENEDICTION AND POSTLUDE Wareham -Diemer Liturgist: Children s Conversation: Greeter: Head Usher: Ushers: Ken Werne Marilyn Uppman Doris Temple Elizabeth Uppman Bill Yohn, Leonore and Ed Rowe

6 6 Be part of Colonial Women's Annual Rummage Sale DONATE - VOLUNTEER - PREPARE FOOD - SHOP - SPREAD THE WORD Donate - Please see the schedule of events to drop off your items. If you have large items to donate, or need assistance in getting your items to the church, call Bob Starke at Volunteer - Set up begins on Thursday, October 9 th. Anyone interested in helping out, whether it be a for a few hours, a few days, or for the long haul, can sign up on forms available in the Narthex area after church. For questions about Rummage Sale Volunteers, please contact Martha Wofford at Prepare a Meal - People are needed to make food for all the Rummage Sale Volunteers. You can sign-up to make a cash donation towards this cause, or pick a day to bring a meal to the church. Questions, please call Marti Lee at or Sharon Yohn at SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SALE ITEM DROP OFF DATES & TIMES (Donations accepted at the lower level Church entrance.) Thursday, Oct. 9th 9:00 am.. 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 10th 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11th 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 12th 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. SHOPPING HOURS COLONIAL CHURCH MEMBER & FAMILY SALE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (10% surcharge added at check-out to support Colonial outreach programs) PUBLIC SALE DATES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon (1/2 PRICE DAY)

7 7 Colonial Church Study Guide During September, you are encouraged to take part in the United Church of Christ s One Read of Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Unlocking Life's Potential by Inspiring Literacy at Any Age by Rob Shindler. Our study guide will be the discussion guide written by Darlene Collins who is the National Literacy Coordinator for our Justice and Witness Ministries. WEEK 3 Read Chapters Inside O s Mind 23 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Oliver had an adventure choosing his first book. Do you remember your first big kid book or your favorite book as a child? Was reading a joy or a chore? How did reading as a child influence your reading habits today? If you learn a word I mean, really, really, really learn it then (pointing to his head) it goes inside your bank. And no matter how hard you shake it, the word will stay inside. It will be yours. Forever. What lesson is the author trying to teach both Oliver and his literacy students? How have you felt after having learned something new? What have you banked away that is yours forever? Do you feel a sense of pride? Society spends so much time telling people especially adults who can t read and learning-challenged youths what they don t know that those who are trying to improve their reading skills forget to celebrate what they do. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

8 8 with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which [God] has called you, Ephesians 1:18 At first glance the students at the center may not exactly entice someone s desire to believe they have value But when you take your time, look closer, and investigate, you see that there is worth. Something that is beautiful. Something that is real. A diamond in the rough Think back to the elevator ride on the author s first visit to Literacy Chicago. How has volunteering transformed him, his perceptions, his spirit? Ann Marie finds comfort in her Bible. She has memorized almost all of the scriptures. Imagine that the person next to you in the pew may not be able to read Bible scripture. How do you think that this may impact their worship experience? I suddenly realize Michael probably sees me as the guy on the other side of the fence The one who couldn t possibly understand him and, therefore, couldn t help him. Does silent judgment and our differences impact the desire to extend help to others? How might our differences dampen or enhance the mentor/mentee relationship? how she effortlessly extended herself to a perfect stranger. Just as literacy is passed from parent to child through example, the gift of service and a spirit of helping others can also be passed down. Do we find it difficult to help those we do not know? Do we get personally involved or keep our distance?

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(Geode used with permission from Deidre Woollard)

(Geode used with permission from Deidre Woollard) You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon think where