TODAY S FOCUS. THE WEEKLY WORD Spring Training in the Spirit. Looking for a church home?

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1 WORSHIP GUIDE - FEBRUARY 18, 2018

2 THE WEEKLY WORD Spring Training in the Spirit by Pastor C. Chappell Temple TODAY S FOCUS 02 It s a funny word. For grammarians will tell you that it s simply the past and past participle of the verb to lend. Spelled slightly differently, with an I rather than an E, for computer folks it refers to the tools that analyze source code to be able to flag programming errors, bugs, and suspicious constructs, all of which sounds suspicious to me. And, of course, when you pull your clothes out of the dryer, it s those tiny bits of fabric fibers that are shed from the edges of the cloth, similar to the fluffy fibers that somehow show up in our navels as well! Oddly enough, however, even though it s used religiously, you won t find the actual term in the Bible at all. For the word Lent comes from the realm of nature, and more specifically, from the Old English term lencten that refers to the lengthening of the days which takes place each spring. (Or global lengthening as some might call it.) And there s something wonderfully encouraging about that idea, I think. For it s a daily reminder to us that the dead of winter is itself now dying and the world around us is being renewed once more. As we begin yet another Lent in our church s life, thus, we invite all to join us for a spiritual version of another seasonal rite, namely, Spring Training. For just as our Astros are now in Florida getting ready for Opening Day, we ll spend the next six weeks in worship getting ready for our big opening day as well, namely, the celebration of the Empty Tomb and Resurrection at Easter. And as the days lengthen, we ll be moving deeper in our discipleship by talking about some of the classical disciples or holy habits that can help us grow in our faith. Or, in short, borrowing a term from John Wesley and those early Methodists, our goal will be simply going on to perfection. I hope you will get your God-glove on and join us. And don t worry we ll take it easy on you so as not to make your spiritual muscles too sore too soon. Looking for a church home? All are warmly welcomed at Christ Church. We invite you to stop by our Welcome 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) - 9:30-10:40 am FESTIVAL (Traditional) - 10:55 am -12 pm STUDENT WORSHIP Sunday evenings from 5-7 pm in the FLC Gym. Dinner served at 5 pm ($2). Our Bride s Room, located just to the right of the Sanctuary, is open during all services for the use of parents with young children, with worship streamed live into the room. 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 PRELUDE & ALTAR PRAYER TIME Beth McConnell Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Michael Fischer CALL TO WORSHIP The trumpet of the Lord sounds, calling us to examine our souls, for we have not only met temptation, we have felt its grip. The trumpet of the Lord sounds, calling us to mend our ways, for we have not only committed sin, we have felt its sting. The trumpet of the Lord sounds, calling us to rend our hearts, for we have not only witnessed forgiveness, we have felt its power. O come, let us worship the Lord! *OPENING HYMN UMH 340 Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE All are invited to lift aloud a brief prayer concern or joy. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayers. COMMUNITY MOMENTS SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Jeff Redmon, soloist The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power by Andrae Crouch Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. *DOXOLOGY You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd Worthy is God the Father! Worthy is the Son Jesus Christ! Worthy is the Holy Spirit who gives power and new life! You, the everlasting instant; You, the blessed Trinity! SONG OF PREPARATION Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world; They resound with God s own heart; O, let the ancient words impart. Ancient words, ever true, changing me, and changing you; We have come with open hearts, O, let the ancient words impart. O, let the ancient words impart. NEW TESTAMENT READING James 5:13-20 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! SPRING TRAINING: DISCIPLINES FOR A STRONG SPIRITUAL LIFE TODAY S MESSAGE Community and Confession Pastor C. Chappell Temple INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD S TABLE Our table is open to all, irrespective of age or church membership. Please stand or kneel at any place along the altar rail to receive the bread, followed by an individual cup of juice. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar. INVITATION TO WALK WITH CHRIST AND OTHERS *CLOSING SONG Come, Ye Sinners BENEDICTION 04 *Please stand as you are comfortable. 05

4 9:30-10:40 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 Welcome to worship this morning! After the children s lesson, our children may follow the cross down the center aisle to go to their Sunday School classes. Parents are welcome to walk with their children, returning afterwards for worship. Children s activity packets are available at the tree on the landing for those children who remain in worship today. OPENING SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Make Us One A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY MOMENTS CHILDREN S LESSON SONG OF WORSHIP Lord, I Need You SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Reckless Love During the offering, please sign the registration book at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor. SONG OF PREPARATION Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world; They resound with God s own heart; O, let the ancient words impart. Ancient words, ever true, changing me, and changing you; We have come with open hearts, O, let the ancient words impart. O, let the ancient words impart. NEW TESTAMENT READING James 5:13-20 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! SPRING TRAINING: DISCIPLINES FOR A STRONG SPIRITUAL LIFE TODAY S MESSAGE Community and Confession Pastor Andrew Hook HOLY COMMUNION Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar table. AN INVITATION TO WALK WITH CHRIST AND OTHERS CLOSING SONG Give Us Clean Hands 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 Welcome to worship this morning! Children age 3 years - 5 th grade are invited to attend our Children s Church in the Chapel during this hour. Children s activity packets are also available at the tree on the landing for those children who remain with their families in worship today. PRELUDE Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy / When I Survey the Wondrous Cross *CALL TO WORSHIP The trumpet of the Lord sounds, calling us to examine our souls, for we have not only met temptation, we have felt its grip. The trumpet of the Lord sounds, calling us to mend our ways, for we have not only committed sin, we have felt its sting. The trumpet of the Lord sounds, calling us to rend our hearts, for we have not only witnessed forgiveness, we have felt its power. O come, let us worship the Lord! Beth McConnell arr. Larry Shackley *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy UMH 340 FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 51 Rex Varn ANTHEM Festival Choir Leaning On the Everlasting Arms arr. Eric Nelson What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. REFRAIN: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting; REFRAIN. MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power by Andrae Crouch Jeff Redmon, soloist Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. *DOXOLOGY (sung by all) You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd Worthy is God the Father! Worthy is the Son Jesus Christ! Worthy is the Holy Spirit who gives power and new life! You, the everlasting instant; You, the blessed Trinity! SONG OF PREPARATION Ancient Words Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world; They resound with God s own heart; O, let the ancient words impart. Ancient words, ever true, changing me, and changing you; We have come with open hearts, O, let the ancient words impart. O, let the ancient words impart. NEW TESTAMENT READING James 5:13-20 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! SPRING TRAINING: DISCIPLINES FOR A STRONG SPIRITUAL LIFE SERMON Community and Confession Pastor C. Chappell Temple HYMN OF RESPONSE Give Me a Clean Heart AN INVITATION TO WALK WITH CHRIST AND OTHERS *HYMN OF COMMITMENT If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee UMH 142 Our Prayer Partners are available at the altar to pray with anyone desiring to do so

6 FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:55 am - 12 pm THE WORD MADE FRESH FESTIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE *BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee vs. 3 Sing, pray, and keep God s ways unswerving; so do thine own part faithfully, and trust God s word; though undeserving, thou yet shalt find it true for thee. God never yet forsook at need the soul that trusted God indeed. POSTLUDE Postlude in G minor OUR CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Dr. C. Chappell Temple, Lead Pastor Andrew Hook, Pastor of Family Life Dan Conway, Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach R. DeAndre Johnson, Pastor of Music & Worship Life Michelle Hall, Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions Director of Contemporary Worship GT Mangum Organist/Accompanist Beth McConnell Director of Cantate & Chamber Choir Kirsten Jordon Bella Voce, Handbells, & Harps Director Molly Ness Music Administrator Sandy White Missions Director Renee Teel Please be seated for the Postlude. *Please stand as you are comfortable. United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) Director of Church Operations Roland Huysman Communications & Audio/Visual Oliver Carlock, BJ Figat, Stefanie Pepping Assistant Accompanist Dr. Hangfong Au Children & Family Ministries Kate Flint, Kim Ripley Financial Office Cheryl Johnson, Norma Pharr Office Coordinator Debbie Meier Beth McConnell by Paul Taylor Membership Administrator Benita Sebesta Facilities Staff Ray Singleton, Michael Swayzer, Jose Linares Christ Church School Beth Carter, Becky Neese Student Ministries Todd Harris, Sabrina Salisbury L.I.F.E. (Senior Adult) Ministries Jan Randolph Jacob s Well Manager Mik Meier LENTEN SERMON SERIES FEBRUARY 18 - APRIL 1 FEB 11 MAR 04 MAR 11 MAR 18 MAR 25 FEBRUARY 25 SCOUT SUNDAY FAST FOODS AND FAITH MATTHEW 6:16-21 SPECIAL GUEST COMPOSER DR. ROLAND M. CARTER Pastor Andrew Hook preaching at the 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 9:30 and 10:55 am services. MARCH 4 WITH GLAD HEARTS ACTS 2:42-47 Pastor Dan Conway preaching at all three services. MARCH 11 UMCOR SUNDAY A LIFE OF PRAYER PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9 Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at all three services. MARCH 18 HIDING GOD S WORD PSALM 119:9-16 Pastor R. DeAndre Johnson preaching at the 8:15 am service. Pastor Andrew Hook preaching at the 9:30 and 10:55 am services. MARCH 25 PALM SUNDAY WHEN THE CITY WAS STIRRED MATTHEW 21:1-11 Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at the 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 9:30 and 10:55 am services

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN & FAMILY STUDENTS APRIL PM STONEY CREEK RANCH Bring the whole family and join us at Stoney Creek Ranch! Ropes course, s mores, campfire songs, and some quality time with family and friends. Cost is $65 per person. Children under 5 attend for free. Register online at christchurchsl.org/familyretreat. This afternoon is our annual Youth vs. Adult Flag Football Game! Students, invite your friends to come play. After the game, we will have a Super Bowl Party in the FLC Gym. We would love to hangout with you! 12 ADULTS Bunco! LADIES FELLOWSHIP TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 6:30 PM GATHERING HALL Our First Ladies Bunco Fellowship is this Tuesday! We will enjoy a light supper, great fellowship, and start rolling at 7 pm. We play for prizes, and it costs $7 to eat and play. All profits go to our Human Trafficking Rescue Fund. We help support Rescue Groups such as Rescue Houston, Elijah Rising/Kendleton Farms, The Landing, among others. We play with the easiest rules if you can count, you can play! Free childcare with reservation at kimr@christchurchsl.org. RSVP to Pam Bluestein at psbluestein@hotmail.com. BRING YOUR BRAIN TO LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY PM RM 11/12 This event is designed to help participants develop a brain-boosting life style. We will learn about, and engage in, a variety of entertaining methods to enhance brain fitness. CORNERSTONE WORSHIP CHOIR Do you like to sing? We want you! We are starting a small vocal group that will help lead worship and sing periodically at the Cornerstone service. For more info, contact GT Mangum at gtmangum@christchurchsl.org. UM ARMY TOOL NIGHT TONIGHT 5-7 PM FLC GYM Come help us prepare for UM Army! We will be reorganizing our tool trailer for this summer. Dinner will be at 5pm in the FLC Gym. We would love to see you! SERVE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD # 15 SATURDAYS 616 COLLINS ST. IN RICHMOND, TX We are still hammering away at Habitat Home #15! Join the team as the Spirit of Christ continues to build a home for a mom and her son in Richmond. No experience necessary! Whether you already know construction, are willing to learn, want to serve lunch or help clean up, we need everyone s hands to complete this mission. See christchurchsl.org/habitat for details, photos, and weather updates. JOSHUA TREE FEBRUARY GATHERING HALL 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. All donations must be returned to Joshua Tree, offering plate, or the church finance office by February

8 INTRODUCTION TO CHRIST TODAY 5-7 PM FAMILY LIFE CENTER, RM 301 Are you new to Christ Church? Or maybe you ve been here a while and you simply want to know more about who we are and why we do what we do. Led by our pastors, we ll talk about (1) what it means to be a Christian in today s culture, (2) what it means to be a Methodist in an increasingly diverse time, and (3) what membership at Christ Church can mean in each of our lives. We ll also have a quick tour of our facilities and website, and show how to plug into our ministries. Children & youth may participate in other activities during this time. A nursery is also available by request. A light meal will be offered. Reserve a spot by contacting benitas@christchurchsl.org, or calling the church office at LENTON SERMON SERIES DISCIPLINES CHALLENGE WEEK 1: PRACTICING CONFESSION Want to practice what we preached today? Pick up a hand-out from the table outside the sanctuary today with verses and questions dealing with this week s spiritual discipline and how you can put it into practice in your life. Or simply log-on to the website christchurchsl.org/lent each day to view the scripture and reflections from our pastoral staff. Dinner & Choir WITH SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Roland M. Carter WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 6 PM RM 11/12 Singers and those who love music are invited to this unique opportunity to meet one of the premier composers and musicians of our time, Dr. Roland M. Carter. Dr. Carter will be the guest of honor at a small dinner (limited seating available) where he will give a presentation on the music of W.C. Handy. He will also work with the choir (and any other singers) in rehearsal at 7 pm in preparation for special worship services on Sunday, February 25. All are invited to attend. Childcare is available upon request. Please RSVP with Pastor DeAndre at deandre@christchurchsl.org. CHURCH MATTERS A PEEK AT OUR PRAYERS, PRESENCE, & GIFTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 18 PRAYERS Please be in prayer for the following: Nancy Crow s mother; Carla Rozario s friend; Carla Rozario s co-worker; Sue Gordon; Wes & Ellie Whiddon s son-in-law; Pearl Miller; Roy Allice; Bernyce Mougey; Sarah Salmon s friend s newborn baby; Steve & Marita Pratt s son; Mike Schnakenberg. Our love and sympathy is extended to: G.T. and Rachel Mangum on the death of her grandfather Our joys include answered prayers for: Dan Conway s son; Chuck and Karen LaMotta s grandbaby; Liz Williams friend; Lynne Clark s mother; Pam Scarborough s mother; George Kuebler; Kim Ripley s mother. You may contact us 24 hours a day to let the church know of hospitalizations, illnesses, birth, death or other concerns by calling PRESENCE Total Worship Attendance on February 11: 973 (includes nursery, children, streaming and evening services) FINANCIAL SUPPORT Contributions received during the week: $46,484 (includes on-line giving, tithes, and offerings) ANNUAL BUDGET $3,275,000 BUDGET NEEDED THROUGH FEBRUARY 11 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THROUGHFEBRUARY 11 $359,572 $348,579 Our Membership as of 2/1/2018: 4,036 11% OF BUDGET NEEDED 11% OF BUDGET FULFILLED Giving may be made, scheduled or reviewed at any time on our website at christchurchsl.org/give. Or simply use your phone and the QR code to the right to take you straight to the site! WORSHIP NOTES The ROSE on the altar is in honor of the birth of Emily Claire LaMotta - parents Kyle and Amy LaMotta, grandparents Chuck and Karen LaMotta. Want to commemorate a special day or simply share in our morning worship? Donations of altar flowers may be made by signing up on the calendar in the FAITH Corner on any open Sunday, or by calling Debbie Meier at , or ing her at debbiem@christchurchsl.org. Two arrangements are available each Sunday for a cost of $50 each

9 WANT TO LEARN MORE? VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CHRIST CHURCH S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OR SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY - CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/ Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas christchurchsl.org A MEMBER OF THE WORLD-WIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH