THE BREAD OF LIFE... JOHN 6:35 JESUS IN JOHN S GOSPEL

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1 THE BREAD OF LIFE... JOHN 6:35 JESUS IN JOHN S GOSPEL WORSHIP GUIDE - MAY 6, 2018

2 THE WEEKLY WORD by Pastor C. Chappell Temple TODAY S FOCUS It s inspired by the famed Western Wall or kotel of Jerusalem built by Herod the Great two thousand years ago from limestone blocks. Reaching over one hundred feet in height, the retaining wall was constructed to support a massive platform which originally held the Second Temple of Israel and now is site of Temple Mount and the Muslim Dome of the Rock. For centuries, faithful Jews have come to this wall, all that remains of that sacred space, in order to be the closest to where they believe that the presence of God dwelt in the Holy of Holies in ancient times. It is said in the Talmud that praying at the Temple is like praying before the throne of glory because the gate of heaven is situated there and it is open to hear prayer. Prayers left within the cracks of the wall by faithful worshipers are removed each week and buried within a cemetery outside of the old city. In that same spirit, thanks to the efforts of some of our talented volunteers, we now have a Prayer Wall here at Christ Church as well, located just outside the Chapel where our prayer group meets each week to lift up the concerns of others. Intercessory prayers may be written on the seeded paper, folded and then left within a crack between the stones somewhere on the wall. All requests will be prayed over each week, and then the paper planted within our courtyard garden to hopefully come up as a flower or herb in the future. Stop by and give it a look sometime. For while some walls may be meant to keep folks out, this one is designed to take us right up to that throne of glory where God will always hear the prayers of His people. 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. VBS - Shipwrecked June Mon - Fri 9:15 am -12:15 pm Age 4 5 th Grade ** Cost: $5 * *(Free under 4 with parent volunteer) Triumph Sports Camps Mon - Thurs 12:15-4 pm Ages: 5 12 ** Cost: $75-$105 each Faith-based Sports Camp Sports Camp June 18-21; July Basketball July 30 - August 2 Camp Colony Creek June Tues - Thurs 3-8:30 PM Girl Scouts Preschool Camps Mon - Thurs 9 am - 1 pm Age 2 K ** Cost: $125 per week Woodland Animals July 9-12 Authors We Love July Holiday Celebrations July Camp Invention July 9-13 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 3:30 PM Ages: K-5 th Grade Cost: $235 Full-day science camp through FBISD Cantate Music Camp July Mon - Fri 9 am - 12:30 pm Ages K-4 th Grade Early Registration by June 27: $125 Cooking Classes July Tuesdays Cost: $20 Cooking Through the Bible 12-2 pm 1 st - 3 rd Grade Kitchen Science 2-4 pm 4 th - 5 th Grade **All ages & grades refer to the child s placement during school year, and age by September 1, 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). 02 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 04 THE PRELUDE Joy Bells Jesus Shall Reign by Bill Ingram *CONGREGATIONAL CALL TO WORSHIP We hunger for what mere food cannot satisfy. We work for food that perishes and wonder why we re never content. The faith we profess today will be tested tomorrow. We want to do the works of God but we are like heaps of dry bones. As you fed the Hebrews in the wilderness, feed us your daily bread. Despite our many wants, feed us the only food that feeds our souls. *OPENING SONG Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE All are invited to lift aloud a brief prayer concern or joy, after which the pastor will say, Lord, in your mercy, and the congregation will respond, Hear our prayers. COMMUNITY MOMENTS SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Beth McConnell; featuring Aija Izaks, violinist; Rachel Mangum Be Thou My Vision arr. Tom Jennings Sharing of our Presence, Tithes, and Offerings Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. *THE DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! SONG OF CENTERING (sung by all) Jesus, You are the Rose of Sharon, the fairest of the fair, Jesus, You are the Bread of Heaven, with whom none can compare. You are the Great I AM, God of Abraham, the Way, the Truth, the Life Jesus, O be my King forever, in this dark world my Light. (repeat) *GOSPEL READING John 6:25-40 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! SERMON SERIES: "I AM..." Jesus in John's Gospel THE MORNING MESSAGE True Bread of Heaven" Pastor Andrew Hook THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Joy Bells Amazing Grace Sweet Hour of Prayer SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD S TABLE Following The United Methodist tradition, our table is open to all this day, irrespective of age or church membership. You may stand or kneel at any place along the altar rail to receive the elements. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar. COMMUNION MUSIC AN INVITATION TO WALK WITH CHRIST AND OTHERS *CLOSING SONG In Christ Alone THE BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Mullinger Races (Irish Reel) featuring Aija Izaks, violin *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 SONG 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP CELEBRATION OF BAPTISMAL COVENANT Bridger Raymond Rosa, son of Ryan & Katie Rosa COMMUNITY MOMENTS CHILDREN S LESSON SONGS OF WORSHIP All Creatures of Our God and King In Christ Alone SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Never Grow Old During the offering, please sign the registration book at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor. GOSPEL READING John 6:25-40 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! SERMON SERIES: "I AM..." Jesus in John's Gospel TODAY'S MESSAGE True Bread of Heaven" Pastor C. Chappell Temple HOLY COMMUNION AN INVITATION TO WALK WITH CHRIST AND OTHERS If you would like to join Christ Church this morning, please complete a card in the pew and bring it forward during the closing song. Our Prayer Partners are at the altar to pray with any who desire to do so. CLOSING SONG Be Thou My Vision 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 08 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. The acolytes today are Olivia English and Autumn Coonfield.. PRELUDE Bluebells of Scotland Mullinger Races ( Irish reel) arr. Joseph Joachim featuring violinist Aija Izaks *CALL TO WORSHIP We hunger for what mere food cannot satisfy. We work for food that perishes and wonder why we re never content. The faith we profess today will be tested tomorrow. We want to do the works of God but we are like heaps of dry bones. As you fed the Hebrews in the wilderness, feed us your daily bread. Despite our many wants, feed us the only food that feeds our souls. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH 127 PRAYER OF CONFESSION & PARDON *FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. Be Thou My Vision by Mark Hayes Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord: Thou my great Father, I Thy true son. Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, or man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'n's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all. *DOXOLOGY (sung by all) UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! SONG OF CENTERING (sung by all) Jesus, You are the Rose of Sharon, the fairest of the fair, Jesus, You are the Bread of Heaven, with whom none can compare. You are the Great I AM, God of Abraham, the Way, the Truth, the Life Jesus, O be my King forever, in this dark world my Light. (repeat) GOSPEL READING John 6:25-40 (NIV) The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! SERMON SERIES: "I AM..." Jesus in John's Gospel SERMON True Bread of Heaven" Pastor C. Chappell Temple * CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. (The pastor continues the prayer.....) SHARING AT THE LORD S TABLE All are invited to share in the bread and juice, regardless of age or membership. The congregation is invited to join in singing during communion: Fill My Cup, Lord Eat this Bread Be Thou My Vision AN INVITATION TO WALK WITH CHRIST AND OTHERS *CLOSING HYMN In Christ Alone 09

6 FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:55 am - 12 pm THE WORD MADE FRESH FESTIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE 010 *THE BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Fill My Cup, Lord UMH 641 Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord. Come and quench this thirsting of my soul. Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more; fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole. Please be seated for the Postlude. THE POSTLUDE B minor Irish jig 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 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 by Leahy 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 SERMON SERIES APRIL 22 - MAY 13 I AM... JESUS IN JOHN S GOSPEL MAY 06 MAY 13 JESUS IN JOHN S GOSPEL MAY 6 TRUE BREAD OF HEAVEN JOHN 6:25-40 Pastor Andrew Hook preaching at the 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 9:30 and 10:55 am services. MAY 13 MOTHER S DAY A MOTHER S REQUEST JOHN 2:1-12 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 8:15 and 10:55 am services. Pastor R. DeAndre Johnson preaching at the 9:30 am service. MAY 20 PENTECOST SUNDAY CAN THESE BONES LIVE? EZEKIEL 37:1-14 Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at the 8:15 and 9:30 am services. Pastor Andrew Hook preaching at the 10:55 am service. Please wear red this Sunday, in honor of the celebration of Pentecost. 11

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN & FAMILY STUDENTS Children age 3 through 5 th grade will learn to use their talents to glorify God as they paint, sculpt, act, sing, and more! This spring we re learning to tell God s story through our stories. Come join us! For more information, contact Kate at katef@christchurchsl.org GRADUATING SENIORS! We would like to honor you during our May 27 services. If you are graduating this year, please fill out the online form at christchurchsl.org/graduate, or speak to Todd Harris or Sabrina Salisbury in our Student Ministries Office. 12 ADULTS THE GOOD LIFE LUNCHEON: A TALENT SHOW! THURSDAY, MAY 17 11:30-1 PM SANCTUARY Join us for the season finale of the Good LIFE Luncheon. Following lunch, we will enjoy the Christ Church Talent Show! Come be entertained and inspired by the gifts that God has bestowed on brothers and sisters in our midst. Lunch is $7. Please register to attend on or before Tuesday, May 15, by contacting Jan Randolph at or janr@christchurchsl.org. CHRIST CHURCH ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS BEGIN THIS EVENING 5-6:30 PM CHOIR ROOM Do you play a band or orchestral instrument? We re forming the Christ Church Orchestra to accompany the music of worship. For more information and to sign up, contact Sandy White at sandyw@christchurchsl.org. TRIP TO CARNEGIE HALL WITH THE FESTIVAL CHOIR FEBRUARY 15-19, 2019 NEW YORK, NY Come join us! All are invited to join the Festival Choir as it travels to New York City for a performance at Carnegie Hall. Basic cost per person of $1,800 includes: round trip airfare, transportation, hotel, tickets to the performance and the post-concert Gala reception. An initial non-refundable deposit of $200 is due by May 15. Contact Pastor DeAndre Johnson for more information at deandre@christchurchsl.org. SERVE GIFT (GIVE IN FAITH TODAY) TODAY - MAY 20 IN BETWEEN SERVICES GATHERING HALL Make your giving easier for Mother's / Father's Day, end-of-school-year teacher thank you's, graduations, and more! Visit the GIFT table in the Gathering Hall to Give In Faith Today. Your loved ones will appreciate this special honor! We'll have order forms and On the Spot cards for several of the most popular ministries. Or order online at christchurchsl.org/gift. Questions? Contact Debbie Straw at Debbie.Hardy.Straw@gmail.com or call MISSION PROJECT FOR ALL AGES! SATURDAY, JUNE 1 9 AM - 1 PM FLC GYM Come work side-by-side with your child! We need volunteers to pick up used school supplies from our Fort Bend schools and/or help sort the supplies in the Church gym. Help our 4 th & 5 th grade Reynosa VBS mission project! Sign up with Benita at benitas@christchurchsl.org or FOOD PANTRY GREATEST NEEDS IN MAY Our greatest needs for this month are: canned soup, cake mix and frosting (for kid's birthday sacks), toothbrushes (for adults and kids; must be individually packaged), toothpaste, deodorant (men's & women's). Please place donations in Collection Bin in Gathering Hall. Egg cartons are no longer needed for the eggs given in each Full Food order. 13

8 CHURCH MATTERS A PEEK AT OUR PRAYERS, PRESENCE, & GIFTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 6 PRAYERS Please be in prayer for the following: Steve and Marita Pratt s grandson. Our love and sympathy is extended to: Dean and Sandra Lowe on the death of his brother. You may contact us 24 hours a day to let the church know of hospitalizations, illnesses, birth, death or other concerns by calling STUDENT MISSIONS FUNDRAISER AT JUPITER PIZZA & WAFFLE CO! Student ministries is partnering with our friends at Jupiter Pizza and Waffle Company in Sugar Land Town Square on May 15. Stop by anytime that day from 11 am to 10 pm, and a portion of your bill will go towards our summer trips such as UM ARMY, Haiti, and FYSH Camp. Just write on your receipt that you are with Christ Church then eat your chicken and waffles guilt-free that you are also doing good! Thanks for your support! THIS TUESDAY, MAY 8 7 PM SANCTUARY Please join Cantate and Cantate Junior as they perform their spring FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 - concert this Tuesday! Cantate is Sugar Land s community youth TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019 choir with singers in grades 4-8. Our new choir, Cantate Junior, is our children s choir with singers in grades 1-5. As we complete our second year of singing, our concert will include composers old and new from Bach and Handel to Lightfoot and Dilworth, and more. TRIP TO CARNEGIE HALL PRESENCE Total Worship Attendance on April 29: 730 (includes nursery, streaming, and evening concert) FINANCIAL SUPPORT Contributions received during the past week: $37,932 (includes on-line giving, tithes, and offerings) ANNUAL BUDGET $3,275,000 BUDGET NEEDED THROUGH APRIL 29 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THROUGH APRIL 29 $1,018,789 $965,921 Our Membership as of 1/1/2018: 4,027 Received Year to Date: 36 Removed Year to Date: 11 Our Membership as of 5/1/2018: 4,052 31% OF BUDGET NEEDED 29% 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 ALTAR FLOWERS today are donated by Janis Hodgson in honor of Brennan's graduation. 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 WORK HERE? If you are interested in any of these positions, please visit christchurch.org/jobs for a full job description and further information on how to apply. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR (Part-Time) Do you like numbers and people? Want to crunch some in the company of other Christians? Our faithful Financial Administrator, Cheryl Johnson, will be moving from the area this summer and the Staff-Parish Relations Committee will be searching for a new individual who can manage our church s finances. Qualifications for this part-time (20-30 hours per week) salaried position include general accounting knowledge, appropriate educational background, and relevant past experience, along with computer proficiency and the ability to work with spreadsheets and accounting software. MUSIC ASSISTANT (Part-Time) If you like music and would like to offer non-musical support to the music ministry, consider applying for the music assistant position. Our music administrator, Sandy White, is retiring this May and the Staff-Parish Relations Committee is looking for someone to assist in the development and promotion of the music ministry of the church. Primary responsibilities include supporting the day to day operation of the music ministry, managing special projects, and helping in the administration of the fine arts program including recruitment, publicity and coordination of classes and lessons. A/V AND LIVESTREAM ASSISTANT (5 hours per week) Do your gifts and interests lie in technology? Let's use your powers for good! We are looking for a part-time Sunday morning assistant to join our Communications team. The assistant would primarily handle our livestreaming and worship presentations. We need someone who is curious, ready to learn, able to multi-task, and stay focused. 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