United Church of Christ California, Missouri. April 15, 2018 ~ Third Sunday of Easter

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1 United Church of Christ California, Missouri Rev. Eugene Moll Interim Pastor Mrs. Beth Dampf Organist Mrs. Becky Schneider Bell Choir Director April 15, 2018 ~ Third Sunday of Easter *All those who are able, please stand. The Bell The Prelude Lighting of the Candles DJ Schneider Hunter Hall Bell Choir Opening Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship In the name of a gracious God, a risen Savior, and an empowering Spirit. Amen. The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Like the disciples who met the risen Christ, We come hoping for unexpected appearances of God s love. When we have questions and doubts, Our Lord comes saying, Peace be with you. Touch me and see who I am says Jesus: He shares his transforming power and love with us. He calls us to be witnesses to this redeeming love. With a new spirit, come let us worship. *Hymn No. 201 Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven

2 *Prayer of the Day O God, by your risen Son you have lifted up this fallen world and brought to us a message of Peace be with you. May we share in these joys that are eternal, and become your faithful witnesses of these things. Amen. *Prayer of Confession We come to God, seeking grace for our lives. Loving God, We confess that at times we do not share in the joy of the resurrection but are caught in the worries of the world. We confess that we do not always live in the spirit of new life but remain discontent, grumbling and anxious. Forgive us for not sharing in the Good News. Forgive us when we find it more comfortable to worry and complain than to risk the joy and encouragement of new life in Christ. Call us back to Your ways, O God, to seek hope and reconciliation, restoration and peace. In the name of the Risen Christ, we pray. Amen. *Words of Assurance Christ is Risen! He comes with the message, Peace be with you. We are called to this new life, a life of forgiveness and reconciliation. You are forgiven; accept your forgiveness and know that God loves you and desires peace for your life. Thanks be to God! Amen *Call to Praise O Lord, open our lips! And our mouths shall show forth your praise! *Act of Praise Gloria Patri (printed on laminated card in hymnal)

3 Invitation to Children s Time Hymn for Children Children s Time Jesus Loves Me Jo Ann Cantriel Anthem Softly and Tenderly Bell Choir Prayer for Illumination Bob Burger Holy and righteous God, help us, your children, to hear your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen. Scripture Lessons First Reading: Acts 3:12-19 p. 949 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7 p Gospel Reading: Luke 24:36b-48 p. 920 Sermon A Ghost? No, It s The Risen Lord! Awesome! *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (printed on laminated card in hymnal) *Hymn No. 197 The Day of Resurrection Prayers of Intercession The Lord s Prayer (debts and debtors) Invitation to the Offering The Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves Offertory *Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (printed on laminated card in hymnal)

4 *Prayer of Dedication Life-Giving God, may you bless our gifts and let them go forth from us to benefit all of your children with wisdom, compassion, and imagination. Amen. *Hymn No. 372 Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak *Benediction *Bell Choir Closing *Extinguishing of the Candles *Postlude Ushers: Ginnie Medlin, Dale Ratcliff, Robert Barbour, Shyla Cornwell Greeters: David & Lexi Hall Welcome, visitors! Please take a moment to fill out a visitor card (located in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. Thank you! A Nursery is available in the upstairs hallway, just outside the sanctuary. The attendant on duty is Taylor Geiser. The volunteer helper is Courtney Hees. Need some help with hearing? See an usher at the back of the sanctuary to check out a hearing assisted unit for your personal use in the sanctuary and in the Friendship Hall. Rev. Moll: themissourimolls@gmail.com; Home Phone: renee@calmo-ucc.org / Church office: Website: Wednesday Fellowship Meal, April 18 th, 6-7pm Stromboli, Salad, Fruit, Dessert

5 Sight and Sound Theatres Samson Live on Branson, Missouri August 18, 2018 The California UCC Sunday School is organizing a trip to see the show Samson at the Sight and Sound Theatre on August 18 th. We invite YOU and your family to join us in this adventure!!! 1. Cost - Adult Ticket $48.41 Questions & Answers Child s Ticket (age 3 12) $23.92 Optional Backstage Tour Ticket $ Hotel Room If enough people are interested, we will have a block of rooms at a motel in Branson for Friday and/or Saturday night(s) for you to reserve. A hotel reservation would be strictly optional. Hotel is yet to be determined. 3. Transportation Transportation will not be provided and we will not have an organized departure time. If you would like to go, but are unable to provide your own transportation, please see Laura Burger. 4. What if I buy a ticket or tickets and then cannot go? You have up to 21 days before the show to cancel your ticket and get your money back. If you cancel within 21 days of the show, you will receive a gift card to the Sight and Sound Theatre.

6 5. Can I still get the group ticket discount if I don t want to sign up now? Yes, you would still qualify for the group discount and may purchase a ticket(s) if there are seats still available. The Theatre will assign you a seat (s) closest to where the rest of the group is sitting. The ticket reservations must be made by the organizer of the group. (Laura Burger) 6. Expenses for the trip Each individual is responsible for expenses incurred during the trip and the cost of the ticket(s) purchased. 7. When is money due? Full payments for tickets are due May 6 th. 8. How do I sign up? Sign up sheets can be picked up in the foyer by the church office; on the table going into the gym; and in the back of the sanctuary. Sunday School is in the Ministry of Transforming Lives Activities: April 15, 2018 April 22, 2018 Sunday, April 15, 2018: 9:30 a.m......sunday School Articles for 10:30 a.m.....worship The Tidings ~ Tuesday, April 17, 2018: due April 19 th 9:00 a.m......prayer Cell 10:30 a.m......communion at California Care Center Wednesday, April 18, 2018: 1:00 p.m.....women s Guild 6:00 p.m.....fellowship Meal 6:30 p.m.....bell Choir / God s Singers 7:30 p.m.....sr. Choir Sunday, April 22, 2018: 9:30 a.m......sunday School 10:30 a.m worship

7 Please pray for these... Love & Justice in God s World All Those Who Need Our Prayers, including: Becky Zuidervaart Lois Heather Elsie Meyer George Reed Jo Suggs Billy Meyer Jerry Grant Bettie Hall Danielle Farris Robert Pace All Those Serving in the U.S. Military, including: Craig Hall (Air Force, stationed in N. Carolina) Martin Knipker (son of Kenny Knipker) Dwight Bowlin (grandson of Jack & Carole Bowlin, Fort Campbell, KY) Dakota Meyer (grandson of Elsie & Billy Meyer, stationed in Fort Hood, TX) Madelynn Perry (granddaughter of Jan Anderson, army in reserves) Dylan Ash (son of Lanny & Ellen Ash, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina) Hayden Grant (grandson of Jerry & Kathy Grant, Air Force, Pensacola, FL) (04/13/2018)