WORSHIP GUIDE - FEBRUARY 21, 2016 STAYING AWAKE

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1 WORSHIP GUIDE - FEBRUARY 21, 2016 STAYING AWAKE

2 THE WEEKLY WORD The Politics of Persistence by Pastor C. Chappell Temple LENTEN FOCUS The political season now in full bloom around us got me to thinking about him. For a chronology of his career would hardly impress most folks. It was the year after his business failed, for instance, in which he first ran for public office, prompting several to suggest that he did so only because he didn t know what else to do. He lost, returned to the business world, only to see that flop once more, too. The next year he did manage to get elected to the state assembly but two years later he suffered a nervous breakdown, followed by successive defeats in his attempts at speaker, elector, and in his first congressional race. He kept on trying, however, and two years later when the congressional seat came open once more, he actually won it, though he only managed to hold onto it for one term before being defeated again. Seven years later he tried once more, this time running for the Senate. It was a close race, to be sure, but in the end, he lost another one, in part because the media didn t seem to care for him much at all. Nevertheless, when the other Senate seat in his state opened two years later, he tried once more, and true to form he lost that race, too. Still, something inside him said that there was one more race left to make. And so this time he went for it all. And in his eleventh attempt at public office, with a success record of only 3-8, against all conventional wisdom the man from Illinois finally made it, going on to become one of the greatest presidents in our nation s history. All of which should serve to encourage anyone whom life may have beaten down. For asked to explain his philosophy of life, Abraham Lincoln summed it up by simply saying, I do the best I know how, the very best I can. Could it be that thinking such could produce amazing results in our lives, too? 02 Looking for a church home? All are warmly welcomed at Christ Church. We invite you to stop by our I m New Here table downstairs in the Gathering Hall where you can find out more about our congregation. First time guests can also pick up a special welcome gift there. If you would like to join the Christ Church family today, you may do so either by professing your faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your membership from another Christian congregation. Simply fill out a new member card which may be found in the Sanctuary pew racks and bring it with you as you come to the front to meet the pastors during the closing music at any of our services. If you have not yet been baptized, we will be happy to recognize your decision today as well as arrange for a convenient time to talk with you about the meaning of that sacrament before scheduling it for one of our upcoming worship services. For more information about our programs, staff and beliefs, please visit our website at SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE *All morning services are held in the Sanctuary. FIRST LIGHT (Simple) - 8:15-9:05 am CORNERSTONE (Contemporary) - 9:30-10:35 am FESTIVAL (Traditional) - 10:55 am -12 pm YOUTH WORSHIP - Sunday evenings from 5-7 pm in the FLC Gym. Dinner served at 5 pm ($2). A cry room is available for use to the left of the Sanctuary doors in the Brides Room. The service is being streamed in the room. Join us on Sunday morning, where Mark Hayes will be present as a special guest in all services. Mark Hayes is an award-winning concert pianist, composer, and arranger of choral, piano and orchestral music. With over 850 published works to his credit, Mark is well-known for his unique choral settings which draw from diverse styles such as gospel, jazz, pop, folk, and classical to achieve a truly American sound. The six-movement work, REQUIEM, dedicated to the composer s parents, looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Its Latin text with some English is appropriate in both concert and worship settings. 03

3 First Light Simple Worship Service 8:15-9:05 am In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice Psalm 5:3 FIRST LIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE THE PRELUDE & ALTAR PRAYER TIME Chamber Choir There s A Wideness In God s Mercy Faber MORNING CHIMES *CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: Rend your hearts and not your garments, says the Lord. Return to the Lord your God. People: For He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in Steadfast love. Pastor: With what shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before God on high? People: He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? *OPENING SONG Holy, Holy, Holy THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE All are invited to lift aloud a brief prayer concern, after which the pastor will say, Lord, in your mercy and the congregation will respond Hear our prayers. COMMUNITY MOMENTS THE OFFERTORY Behold the Lamb of God Handel Sharing of our Presence, Tithes, and Offerings * THE DOXOLOGY 298, vs. 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small, Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 26:36-46 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! THE MORNING MESSAGE Pastor Michael Whang Staying Awake THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD S TABLE Following the United Methodist tradition, our table is open to all irrespective of age or church membership. Please come to any open spot at the altar rail on either side where after kneeling you will be served bread which can be dipped into the chalice. You may remain at the altar for prayer as long as you like. Those desiring to speak with a prayer partner, or to be anointed with oil for healing, may move to the side aisles of the church to speak with one of our prayer partners. INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST *CLOSING SONG Jesus Paid It All THE BENEDICTION Chamber Choir There s A Wideness In God s Mercy Faber 04 05

4 9:30-10:35 am CORNERSTONE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE The Lord has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God Psalm 40:3 CORNERSTONE WORSHIP SERVICE GATHERING *SONGS OF WORSHIP God Is Able Open Up the Heavens Little Saints Song Lord, I Lift Your Name on High Families are invited to worship together in the pews. The children will be prompted during the song to follow the Children s Cross down the center aisle to meet their Sunday School teachers in the Narthex and then walk to their classrooms together. Parents are welcome to walk with their children to class. FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNITY MOMENTS A TIME OF OFFERING Garden The Wonderful Cross THE WORD FOR TODAY Matthew 26:36-46 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! THE MORNING MESSAGE Pastor Michelle Hall Staying Awake HOLY COMMUNION SHARING AT THE LORD S TABLE Following the United Methodist tradition, our table is open to all irrespective of age or church membership. Please come to any of the six stations in the front of the chancel or in the balcony to receive the bread which may then be dipped into the chalice. Gluten free elements are available on the left side of the altar downstairs or in the balcony. You are then invited to find a place at the altar rail for prayer. Those not at the table may join in singing praise to God led by our band. INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST *CLOSING SONG OF PRAISE Jesus Paid It All Our Prayer Partners are available at the altar to pray with anyone desiring to do so. THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL 06 07

5 FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:55 am - 12 pm Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens Psalm 150:1 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE THE PRELUDE Awaking Moment THE INTROIT Beth McConnell by Jon Bongiorno *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 64 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty NICAEA *PRAYER OF CONFESSION 890 Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen. All pray in silence. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Gordon Clifton Muth III *FELLOWSHIP MOMENTS THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Genesis 28:10-17 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! THE ANTHEM Festival Choir Beautiful Savior by Lloyd Larson Beautiful Savior! King of creation! Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I ll love Thee, truly I ll serve Thee, light of my soul, my joy, my crown. Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands robed in the blooming flowers of spring. Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes the woeful heart to sing. Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, bright are the sparking stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the holy angels in the sky. Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, forevermore. THE CHILDREN S LESSON Following the lesson, children through the fifth grade may return to their parents or be dismissed to attend Children s Church in Room 111 (age 3 kindergarten) or 210/211 (1 st 5 th.) THE MORNING PRAYERS AND THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER 286 vs. 3 (sung by all) What language shall I borrow, to thank thee, dearest friend, For this thy dying sorrow, thy pity without end? O make me thine forever, and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never, outlive my love to thee. COMMUNITY MOMENTS SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS OFFERTORY Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme ( Sleepers Awake) BWV 645 PASSION CHORALE Beth McConnell by J. S. Bach * THE DOXOLOGY 298 vs. 4 (sung by all) ROCKINGHAM Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small, Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. CALL TO THE WORD 297 (sung by all) Beneath the Cross of Jesus Beneath the cross of Jesus, I fain would take my stand The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land, A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Matthew 26:36-46 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! ST. CHRISTOPHER THE SERMON: Staying Awake Pastor Michael Whang 08 09

6 FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:55 am - 12 pm THE WORD MADE FRESH AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP * CLOSING HYMN 700 Abide with Me EVENTIDE Our Prayer Partners are available at the altar to pray with anyone desiring to do so. * THE BENEDICTION 2016 LENTEN SERMON SERIES FACES AROUND THE CROSS FEB 28 THE FICKLE FRIEND MARK 14:66-72 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services. Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 10:55 am service. 10 * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 301 (sung by all) Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross Jesus, keep me near the cross; there a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary s mountain. In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river. Please be seated as the cross passes by you in the aisle and remain seated for the Postlude. THE POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune on Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! * Please stand as you are comfortable. Serving in worship this morning are: Pastors: C. Chappell Temple, Dan Conway, Michelle Hall, and Mike Whang Director of Music: Lahonda Sharp Organist: Beth McConnell Contemporary Worship Director: GT Mangum Audio/Visual Coordinator: BJ Figat Streaming Coordinator: Oliver Carlock Technical services: A/V Volunteers Lay Reader: Rex Varn Acolytes: Jane and Lily Delahoussaye Cover Graphic: Felice Carena, the Apostles, Florence, Palazzo Pitti BUNNESAN Beth McConnell arr. Jan Mulder All one dollar bills given in the offering will be used to help others in our community and beyond. FEB MAR MAR 13 MAR 20 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS CHURCH-WIDE COMMUNITY MEALS & PASTORS BIBLE STUDY Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. Mark 12:29-31 An invitation to five evenings of fellowship & a Pastor-led study of The Ancient Creed of Jesus for children, youth & adults. THE POLITICIAN JOHN 18:28-38 Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services. A TOUGH CROWD MATTHEW 27:15-30 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching 8:15 and 10:55 am services. Pastor Dan Conway preaching 9:30 am service. HONOR AMONG THIEVES LUKE 23:39-43 Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services. SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 24, & MARCH 2, 9, 16 5:45-6:30 pm: Optional Simple Meal in the Gathering Hall 6:30 pm: Children s Jesus Creed Program 9 (ages 3-5 th grade) 6:30-7 pm: Teaching by Pastor Temple in the Sanctuary, adults & youth 7 pm: Four break-out discussion groups facilitated by the pastors, groups divided by home neighborhood regions 11

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN & FAMILY STUDENTS ADULTS EMPOWERED TO CONNECT PARENT TRAINING SUNDAYS, MARCH 6 & 20; APRIL 3, 17 & 24; MAY 1, 15 & 22 BRIDE S ROOM REGISTER ONLINE BY MARCH 6 $70 PER FAMILY ETC Parent Training is a course designed to help parents build trust and connection with their children. Designed with foster and adoptive families in mind, this course is also appropriate for parents of children who have experienced many kinds of trauma. We invite all families to join us for this class, regardless of church affiliation. Register online now at CHILDREN S LENTEN BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS, STARTING FEBRUARY 17 6:30-7:30 PM RM 110/111 ALL CHILDREN AGES 3-5TH GRADE NURSERY AVAILABLE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN Join us as we use drama, crafts and scripture to explore how to love God with the whole heart, mind, soul, and strength, and how to love our neighbors as ourselves. It s not too late to register at MISSED THE CHANCE TO TAKE PICTURES? You may submit a family picture if you were unable to make an appointment for the 2016 Pictorial Directory. Please a photo of your family to benitas@christchurchsl.org or call for more information on how to submit a photo. Please identify those in the photograph. All photos must be received by March 1, and photos not ed may not be returned. STUDENT MINISTRIES FUNDRAISER MONDAY, FEBRUARY PM SPRING CREEK BBQ 4895 STATE HIGHWAY 6 Come eat dinner with us at Spring Creek Barbeque. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to Youth Ministries! I love Spring Creek Barbeque I love Spring Creek Barbeque I love Spring Creek Barbeque LOS MANOS INFORMATIONAL LUNCHEON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 12:30-2 PM FLC 301 This luncheon is for anyone who is interested in going to Haiti with the youth (adults and high school students). We will be sharing important information, so you won t want to miss this! SERVE JOSHUA TREE FEBRUARY 7- FEBRUARY 21 GATHERING HALL ALL ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED BY FEBRUARY 21 Help plant the seed of Christ in the life of incarcerated men and women and their families. Stop by the Joshua Tree and choose an item to donate. Bibles, study guides, Kairos sponsorships and many other supplies are needed to help place the feet of those on the path towards the life God intended for them. Carroll Family Restaurants SPIRIT NIGHT! Monday, February pm Spring Creek Barbeque Missouri City FREEDOM WALK THURSDAY, MARCH 10 2 PM OR 7 PM DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS FEBRUARY 25 2 JESTER RD IN RICHMOND AGES 18+ The recidivism rate drops nearly 60% once the inmates go thru the Carol Vance program. If you would like to witness how God is working miracles in these men s lives, please join us on this free one hour Freedom Walk tour. Contact Betty Waedemon at SINGERS NEEDED! 9:30 CORNERSTONE WORSHIP SERVICE INTERESTED? PLEASE CONTACT GT MANGUM AT GTMANGUM@CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG UMCOR SAGER BROWN Do you enjoy worshiping and singing? We want you! We NEED you! We are looking for a small group of people to TRIP DATES: MAY 30 JUNE 3 BALDWIN, LA TRIP COST: $255 - INCLUDES HOUSING AND GREAT FOOD help us form a worship choir to sing during the Cornerstone service on special Sundays during the year. All we ask The Seekers Sunday School class is going to work at the United Methodist Committee on Relief (known as UMCOR) is that you can make it to at least two rehearsals (on Thursdays) before singing in worship, and that you can carry a Sager-Brown Depot. Each year, more than 2,000 volunteers prepare about $4 million in supplies for shipment from tune and blend well with other singers. This is about having fun and leading worship together, no pressure! this depot as well as helping those in need in the local area there. Questions & Registration: contact Annette Smith 12 by February 28 at rlsabs@windstream.net. 13

8 CHURCH MATTERS DREAM LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A LOOK AT OUR LOYALTY WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14 STARTING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 BASEBALL FIELDS NEXT DOOR TO CHRIST CHURCH Right next door at the First Colony Little League (FCLL) fields are approximately 100 physically and/or intellectually challenged players known as The Dream League. The League needs help Saturday mornings starting February 27. Anyone ages 12 years+ can become an Angel in the Outfield volunteer to help and encourage all the players. Contact Donna at dmdanto@aol.com for more info. Anyone 18+ needs to fill out the Volunteer Application at and fax it to Under 18? Just dreamleagueangels@gmail.com to let them know you d like to help (YES hours available.) The Dream League is sponsored in part by WELCOME CHRIST CHURCH S NEWEST MEMBERS 873 TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE (includes children, nursery, stream, & evening worship) THE HEARTBEAT MEMBER CARE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE $47,299 $335,584 ANNUAL BUDGET $3,140,000 11% FULFILLED Contact us anytime, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns. Call PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS... Matt Duggan s co-worker; Carl and Penny Wright s daughter; Buddy Blair. JOYS... Holly Griffith; Megan Brown; Ken Masaki; Cindy Masaki s friend; Jean Reeves friend; John Furlow; Vicki Alexander s friend. CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHY TO... Don and Liz Williams on the death of his mother; Sue Mealus on the death of her friend; Steve and Jennifer Johnson on the death of his mother; Jim and Kirsten Jordon on the death of their friend. ALTAR FLOWERS Phil & Mary Ann Dolezal in memory of Matthew Dolezal. 014 Mary Jones Steve and Stephanie Shafer, Abigail (11), Julia (8) 15

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