WORSHIP GUIDE - MAY 20, 2018 PENTECOST SUNDAY

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1 WORSHIP GUIDE - MAY 20, 2018 PENTECOST SUNDAY

2 THE WEEKLY WORD by Pastor C. Chappell Temple TODAY S FOCUS 02 The story is told of a young missionary, Herbert Jackson, who received a car in order to help him with his work. It was a great gift, but the only problem was that the car wouldn t start without being pushed or jumped from another car s battery. And so the missionary figured out how to overcome that problem. Whenever he was ready to leave his home, for instance, he went to a nearby school and asked if some of the children could come out of class to help him push-start his car. And during the day, he likewise always parked on a hill, or left his engine running when he stopped for short visits. For two years, thus, Herbert Jackson did whatever it took to be able to use that car. When he got ready to leave his assignment, Herbert accordingly began to explain to his replacement all of the methods he had devised to start the car. But when the new missionary opened the hood and began looking around, he replied, Brother, I think the only trouble is the loose cable. He gave the cable a twist, pushed the switch, and the engine roared to life. For two years, thus, Herbert had used his own devices and endured all kinds of needless trouble. Because the power to start the car was there all the time it just needed to be connected. Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit the Power of God is ready to work in and through us as well. Jesus told us, in fact, that if we can do even greater things than He did through the Spirit if we believe in Him. Maybe it s time to plug in to that power and appropriate that presence in our lives. Or we can just keep parking on a hill and try to do it all ourselves. 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. June IN THE OTHER DIRECTION: A STUDY OF JONAH Summer PASTOR-LED BIBLE STUDIES July PSALMS, HYMNS & SPIRITUAL SONGS Join us on Sunday evenings at 5 pm in Jacob's Well. (Gathering Hall) Come join Pastor Andrew in Come join Pastor DeAndre FIRST LIGHT (Simple) - 8:15-9:05 am STUDENT WORSHIP an exploration of Jonah in a series that dives into CORNERSTONE (Contemporary) - 9:30-10:40 am Sunday evenings from 5-7 pm in the FLC Gym. FESTIVAL (Traditional) - 10:55 am -12 pm Dinner served at 5 pm ($2). and what it might teach us the lesser-known histories Childcare available. about evangelism and & meanings of our hymns Reserve with Kate Flint at Our Bride s Room, located just to the right of the Sanctuary, is open during all services for who God is. and worship songs. katef@christchurchsl.org 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 Spirit of the Living God arr. Audrey Assad CALL TO WORSHIP On the Day of Pentecost, the people were gathered together waiting for a sign from God. Come, Holy Spirit! Come, Holy Spirit! That day they were changed forever. When the Holy Spirit touches us, we can never be the same. Ven, Espíritu Santo! Ven, Espíritu Santo! God the Holy Spirit comes to us that we might be enabled to do God's will in the world. *OPENING SONG O Spirit of the Living God 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 Jubilation Ringers, percussion Bwana Asifiwe by Cathy Mocklebust Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. *DOXOLOGY Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia to God! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia to God! Jesus is the way. Jesus in the truth. Jesus is the Life. Alleluia to God! SCRIPTURE READING Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! TODAY S MESSAGE Can These Bones Live? Pastor Michelle Hall INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD S TABLE The 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 elements. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar. 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. *CLOSING SONG Build Your Kingdom Here 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. PRELUDE Jubilation Ringers Bwana Asifiwe by Cathy Mocklebust CALL TO WORSHIP On the Day of Pentecost, the people were gathered together waiting for a sign from God. Come, Holy Spirit! Come, Holy Spirit! That day they were changed forever. When the Holy Spirit touches us, we can never be the same. Ven, Espíritu Santo! Ven, Espíritu Santo! God the Holy Spirit comes to us that we might be enabled to do God's will in the world. OPENING SONGS Breathe on Us Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY MOMENTS SONGS OF WORSHIP Awake, My Soul Great Are You, Lord SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Come Alive (Dry Bones) During the offering, please sign the registration book at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor. SCRIPTURE READING Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! TODAY S MESSAGE Can These Bones Live?" Pastor Michelle Hall HOLY COMMUNION 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. CLOSING SONG Build Your Kingdom Here CHILDREN S LESSON 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. The acolytes today are Jake Ritter and Julia Shafer. PRELUDE This is the Day of New Beginnings Spirit of the Living God arr. Mark Hayes arr. Audrey Assad *CALL TO WORSHIP On the Day of Pentecost, the people were gathered together waiting for a sign from God. Come, Holy Spirit! Come, Holy Spirit! That day they were changed forever. When the Holy Spirit touches us, we can never be the same. Ven, Espíritu Santo! Ven, Espíritu Santo! God the Holy Spirit comes to us that we might be enabled to do God's will in the world. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN O Spirit of the Living God UMH 539 Sweet, Sweet Spirit UMH 334 FELLOWSHIP MOMENTS & COMMUNITY MOMENTS CELEBRATION OF BAPTISMAL COVENANT Kate Ann Cartie, daughter of Bryan & Amy Cartie MORNING PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 2:1-8, 11b-12 (NIV) SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. The Awakening by Joseph M. Martin I dreamed a dream, a silent dream of a land not far away. Where no bird sang and teardrops fell like rain. I dreamed a dream, a silent dream of a land so filled with pride that every song, weak and strong, withered and died. I dreamed a dream, No alleluia, not one hosanna, no song of love, no lullaby. And no choir sang to change the world. No pipers played; no dancers twirled. I dreamed a dream. Awake! Awake! Awake my soul, and sing! The time for praise has come. The silence of the night has passed; a new day has begun. Let music never die in me! Forever let my spirit sing! Wherever emptiness is found, let there be joy and glorious sound. Let music never die in me! Forever let my spirit sing! Let all our voices join as one to praise the Giver of the song. Awake! Awake! Let music live! *DOXOLOGY (sung by all) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! (Cameroon) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia to God! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia to God! Jesus is the way. Jesus in the truth. Jesus is the Life. Alleluia to God! OLD TESTAMENT READING Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NIV) The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! SERMON Can These Bones Live?" Pastor Andrew Hook *HYMN OF RESPONSE Spirit Who Broods, Spirit Who Sings 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. SPECIAL MUSIC Bwana Asifiwe by Cathy Mocklebust Jubilation Ringers *HYMN OF COMMITMENT This Is a Day of New Beginnings UMH 383 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 010 *BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Sweet, Sweet Spirit UMH 334 Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love; and for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place. POSTLUDE A Time for New Beginnings 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 Director of Church Operations Roland Huysman Please be seated for the Postlude. *Please stand as you are comfortable. 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 Membership Administrator Benita Sebesta Lani Smith Facilities Staff Ray Singleton, Michael Swayzer, Jose Linares, Eric Grimm 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 Summer Interns Annie Michael, Morgan McCool MAY JUN JUN 27 MAY 27 ALDERSGATE RAISING ROCKS TO REMEMBER 1 SAMUEL 7:13 Pastor Dan Conway preaching at the 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 9:30 and 10:55 am services. RECOGNITION OF OUR GRADUATES 9:30 AM SERVICE UPCOMING SERMON SERIES JUNE 3 - AUGUST 5 BEGINNINGS BIBLE STORIES YOU ONCE KNEW JUNE 3 IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS 1 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 8:15 and 10:55 am services. Pastor Andrew Hook preaching at the 9:30 am service. JUNE 10 ISH AND ISHAH GENESIS 2:15-25 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 8:15 and 10:55 am services. Pastor Dan Conway preaching at the 9:30 am service. 11

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN & FAMILY STUDENTS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE AGES 4-5TH GRADE Join us for this year's Vacation Bible School! We're excited about our theme this year, Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Cost to attend is only $5, and registration is open to all children ages 4-5 th grade. Register online today at christchurchsl.org/summer. Questions? Contact Kate Flint at 12 HELPING HANDS SATURDAY, JUNE 2 9 AM - 3 PM RM 210 We are redesigning our Christ Kids Ministry area, and we need many helping hands to help us paint! Come invest time in our children and help us paint the walls upstairs. Lunch will be provided, and childcare up to age 6 will be available. All others are encouraged to put on their work clothes and grab a paintbrush. Register at christchurchsl.org/helpinghands or Kate Flint at katef@christchurchsl.org. ADULTS Summertime is almost here! So that means softball is just around the corner. If you're an adult and would like to play some league softball and represent Christ Church in our community, we'd love to meet you. Please contact Pastor Andrew at andrewh@christchurchsl.org or Jim Andrews at jim.d.andrews@gmail.com. BRING YOUR BRAIN TO LIFE THURSDAY, MAY AM - 12 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. SERVE A MISSION PROJECT FOR ALL AGES! FRIDAY, 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 in the Gathering Hall today or with Benita at benitas@christchurchsl.org or G.I.F.T. (GIVE IN FAITH TODAY) TODAY - MAY 20 IN BETWEEN SERVICES GATHERING HALL Make your giving easier for 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. You can also order online at christchurchsl.org/gift. For more details, contact Debbie Straw at Debbie.Hardy.Straw@gmail.com. MISSION DOLLARS SUNDAYS, YEAR-ROUND DURING ALL SERVICES SANCTUARY Did you know that all the single dollar bills that are put in the offering plate will go to help those in need? We call them Mission Dollars. During the year, the Christ Church Mission Committee receives requests for assistance and they prayerfully consider where each dollar should go. Save your single dollars and live out Matthew 25:40. 13

8 If you're ever attending something involving Christ Church and you happen to take an amazing photo or short video, you can now visit the community upload page on our website to share it with us where it will have the opportunity to be in our various forms of communication. Start uploading today at christchurchsl.org/upload. INTRODUCTION TO CHRIST SUNDAY, JUNE 3 12:15 PM FAITH CORNER 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. A nursery is available by request. A light meal will be offered. Reserve a spot by contacting benitas@christchurchsl.org, or calling the church office at Meet new friends and study God s Word together. We have groups meeting at various times & locations during the week, to suit any schedule. To learn more and to join a group, visit christchurchsl.org/smallgroups. Questions? Contact Pastor Dan Conway at dan@christchurchsl.org. CHURCH MATTERS A PEEK AT OUR PRAYERS, PRESENCE, & GIFTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 20 PRAYERS Please be in prayer for the following: Renee Teel's friend; Blake Rodgers. Our love and sympathy is extended to: Family and friends of Durben Miller; Michelle and Alex Heebner on the death of Alex s father; Richard and Pam Stegall on the death of their son; Ardell Stimson on the death of her brother-in-law. Our joys include answered prayers for: Chappell and Julie Temple s son-in-law. 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 May 13: 859 (includes nursery, streaming, and evening services) FINANCIAL SUPPORT Contributions received during the past week: $38,267 (includes on-line giving, tithes, and offerings) ANNUAL BUDGET $3,275,000 BUDGET NEEDED THROUGH MAY 13 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED THROUGH MAY 13 $1,138,647 $1,066,105 Our Membership as of 5/1/2018: 4,052 35% OF BUDGET NEEDED 33% 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 Beth Carter in honor of the families, children and staff of Christ Church School. The ROSE on the altar is in honor of the birth of Owen David Carter - parents Tyler & Kristen Carter, grandparents David & Beth Carter. 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. 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