A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE TURNING MOURNING INTO MORNING

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1 A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE TURNING MOURNING INTO MORNING WORSHIP GUIDE - JANUARY 15, 2017

2 THE WEEKLY WORD The Power of a Prophet by Pastor C. Chappell Temple His family called him M.L., his wife called him Martin and he called himself am ambivert, that is a combination between an extrovert and an introvert. But what we should actually call him was simply a prophet. For like those heralds of old, Martin Luther King dared to speak up for God, and his message was one which has stood the test of time and proven its enduring worth. Both by his words and the example of his life, for instance, he reminded us of the reality and power of what Reinhold Neibuhr once called simply collective evil. His first brush with the ugliness of racism came when he was just five years old and the parents of his closest playmate, a white child who lived nearby, told him that their son and M.L. could no longer play together, just because he was black. Later on, he won an oratorical contest as a junior in high school, speaking on the Constitution and all of its promises, but then, simply because of the color of his skin, he had to stand on the bus all the way back to Atlanta. And still later, when white ministers failed to support him and the aims of the Montgomery bus boycott, he lamented over again the fact that it wasn t just the children of darkness whom he had to fight, but that the contagion of hatred had even infected the children of light, as well. COUNCIL & POTLUCK JANUARY PM GATHERING HALL Want to know more about our ministries here at Christ Church? Join us in the Gathering Hall for a potluck meal, fellowship, upcoming plans, and a word from the pastoral staff. All are welcome! Bring a potluck dish to share! Please bring the following depending on your last name: A-G: Dessert, H-R: Side or salad S-Z: Entrée But as powerful as he understood evil to be in this world, Dr. King yet fervently trusted in an even greater force called love. In fact, armed with that understanding, he believed that a minority of one honest man could set into motion a moral revolution and so that s just what he did. His goal became not simply to defeat his enemies, but to redeem them through love so as to avoid a legacy of bitterness. The chains of hatred must be cut, he said, for when it is broken then brotherhood can begin. This weekend is a good time for remembering those words. For in a time of acrimoniousness and division, perhaps we too can learn the way of love and overcome those powers of darkness. Even if you re not an ambivert. 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) - 9:30-10:40 am FESTIVAL (Traditional) - 10:55 am -12 pm 02 CHURCH UPCOMING FOCUS Join us for our fellowship event and taste a variety of chili while browsing through the vast variety of ministries Christ Church has to offer! If you would like to form a team for the cookoff, please contact Dan Conway at dan@christchurchsl.org. Ministry Leaders, please call your Church Staff representative if you would like a table to display your ministry. 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. SUNDAY, JANUARY AM - 1:30 PM FLC GYM 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 Come Sunday by Duke Ellington MORNING CHIMES *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: A new day has dawned, a new year begun. People: O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice. Leader: The compassions of the Lord never fail. People: They are new every morning. *OPENING SONG Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 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 THE OFFERTORY Morning Has Broken arr. Lloyd Larson 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! Alelluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 5:3-10 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 10,000 Reasons (chorus) Bless the Lord, o my soul, o my soul, worship His holy name, Sing like never before, o my soul, I ll worship Your holy name. SERMON SERIES: BLESSed: A Biblical Perspective THE MORNING MESSAGE Turning Mourning into Morning Pastor Michelle Hall 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 this day, irrespective of age or church membership. You may stand or kneel at any place along the altar rail to receive the bread which may then be dipped within the chalice. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar. If you would like to receive prayer or anointing with oil for healing, our prayer partners are available to meet with you at the station in either of the side aisles. INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST *CLOSING SONG We Shall Overcome THE BENEDICTION 04 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 Children s Cross down the center aisle to meet their Sunday School teachers in the Narthex and walk to their classrooms together. Parents are always welcome to walk with their children, returning for worship afterwards. Children s activity packets are available at the tree on the landing for those children who remain in worship today. OPENING SONG The Lion and the Lamb COMMUNITY MOMENTS CHILDREN S LESSON A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP SONGS OF WORSHIP Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble Beautiful Things OFFERING SONG I Am Not Alone During the offering, please sign the registration book at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON (Said by all) Matthew 5:3-10 CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 10,000 Reasons (chorus) Bless the Lord, o my soul, o my soul, worship His holy name, Sing like never before, o my soul, I ll worship Your holy name. SERMON SERIES: BLESSed - A Biblical Perspective THE MESSAGE FOR TODAY Turning Mourning into Morning Pastor C. Chappell Temple HOLY COMMUNION OUR RESPONSE TO GOD S GRACE 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 Whom Shall I Fear 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 PRELUDE Come Sunday CHORAL INTROIT by Duke Ellington *PROCESSIONAL HYMNS 89/519 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee vs. 1,3 HYMN TO JOY Lift Every Voice and Sing vs. 1, 3 LIFT EVERY VOICE *ACT OF WORSHIP 106 *CHORAL RESPONSE 507 Through It All featuring Barbara Tucker THROUGH IT ALL *FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 147:1-11 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! ANTHEM In the Morning, Joy by Mark Hayes Blue mist rising, rising from the hollows to the hills. Morning comes, and with it all the joy that morning brings. Gone the weeping, weeping of the long night slowly stills. Refrain: Morning comes, and with the morning joy! Pale sun glowing, glowing, drives the darkness from the night. Morning comes, horizons gleam with promise for the day. Shadows dancing, dancing freely in the breaking light. Refrain Anxious mother, wayward child, lost, alone. Grieving father, lonesome soldier far from home. Heartsick family, weeping through the long dark night. Wait for morning, for it comes, and with it joy! Bright sun shining, shining, burns the rising mist away. Morning comes, the morning full of promise and delight. No more waiting, waiting for the light and warmth of day. Refrain THE MORNING PRAYERS & THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying CHILDREN PRAYING Lord, listen to my children praying, Lord, send Your Spirit in this place, Lord, listen to Your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace. (repeat) SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. OFFERTORY We Shall Walk Through the Valley featuring Barbara Tucker arr. Benjamin Harlan *THE DOXOLOGY 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LAAST UNS ERFREUEN 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! Alelluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON (said by all): Matthew 5:3-10 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Bless His Holy Name Bless the Lord, o my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. He has done great things, He has done great things, He has done great things, bless His holy name. SERMON SERIES: BLESSed - A Biblical Perspective THE SERMON Turn Mourning into Morning Pastor C. Chappell Temple AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN 533 We Shall Overcome MARTIN 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 Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens Psalm 150:1 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10 *THE BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Christ Beside Me BUNESSAN Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, King of my heart; Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me never to part. Please be seated as the cross passes by you in the aisle and remain seated for the Postlude. THE POSTLUDE Be Encouraged by Glen Burleigh featuring Barbara Tucker OUR CHURCH STAFF *Please stand as you are comfortable. Pastors: Dr. C. Chappell Temple, Dan Conway, Michelle Hall, Mike Whang Director of Music Ministries Lahonda Sharp Director of Contemporary Worship GT Mangum Organist/Accompanist Communications and Audio/Visual Helen Lavie, Oliver Carlock, BJ Figat Children & Family Ministries Kate Flint, Kim Ripley Student Ministries Todd Harris, Sabrina Salisbury L.I.F.E. (Senior Adult) Ministries Jan Randolph Missions Director Renee Teel Director of Church Operations Roland Huysman Office/Support Staff Debbie Meier, Benita Sebesta, Sandy White, Cheryl Johnson, Norma Pharr Facilities Staff Ray Singleton, Michael Swayzer, Carl Dotson Christ Church School Beth Carter, Becky Neese Our Seminarians Kate Flint, Karen Sherlock Today's Acolytes: Jane Delahoussaye, Lily Delahoussaye Today's Lay Reader: Georgia Trudeau NEW SERMON SERIES JAN 15 JAN 22 JAN 29 FEB 05 FEB 12 A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE MLK WEEKEND TURNING MOURNING INTO MORNING MATTHEW 5:4 Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services. INHERITING THE LAND MATTHEW 5:5 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 10:55 am services. Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 9:30 am service. MINISTRY FAIR & CHILI COOKOFF SUNDAY WHY YOU STILL AREN T SATISFIED MATTHEW 5:6 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services. Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 10:55 am service. SUPER BOWL SUNDAY HAVE MERCY! MATTHEW 5:7 Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services. VALENTINE S SUNDAY LOVE THAT LASTS 1 CORINTHIANS 13 Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 10:55 am services. Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 9:30 am service. OUT OF TOWN? You can live stream any of our regular services by visiting christchurchsl.org/livestream. 11

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN & FAMILY STUDENTS 12 ADULTS PRAISING GOD CREATIVELY SUNDAYS, RESUMES JANUARY :30 PM Children will learn to use their talents to glorify God as they dance, paint, sculpt, sing, and more! Each week will include an art project, music, movement, and a short Bible lesson that ties it all together. Check in at the Children's Office and groups will split from there by age. LADIES BUNCO FELLOWSHIP TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 6:30 PM GATHERING HALL Bunco is Back for 2017, Ladies! Looking for a way to meet other great women in our church, have a little fun, get involved, help raise money for important missions? Then by all means, come join us in the Gathering Hall to play Bunco and enjoy some sweet fellowship! If you can count, you can play! We will have a light supper at 6:30 pm and then begin playing at 7 pm. We can't wait to see you! Call Pam Bluestein if you have questions RODEO ROUNDUP GOOD LIFE LUNCHEON THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 11:30-1 PM THE COST OF THE MEAL IS $7 Whoa! Don't miss the January Good LIFE Luncheon. After a delicious barbecue meal, Janice Clayton, a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, will present information on this historic Houston event. It is a great opportunity to put on your western attire and join us for a real Texan experience. Please make reservations for the meal with Jan Randolph at , or janr@christchurchsl.org by 5 pm, Monday, January 16. UMW FIRE PIT FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 5 PM AROUND THE FIREPIT BEHIND THE CHURCH Ladies of all ages are invited to come enjoy a little "fireside chat" around the firepit. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a little R&R after a busy holiday/get back to normal season! We will enjoy simplicity- prayers, devotions (bring one if ya feel like sharing!), songs and Snacks! Play guitar? Bring it! Like to sing? Come share your favorite song! Ladies, just come! Childcare provided via reservation to kimr@christchurchsl.org. Questions? Pam psbluestein@hotmail.com REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER MISSIONS 2017! Registration is now open online at christchurchsl.org/student for upcoming summer missions including Vacation Bible School for both jr. and senior high school students, FYSH camp for jr. high students, and UM Army and Haiti Mission for senior high school students. For more information, talk to Todd Harris or Sabrina Salisbury at or visit christchurchsl.org/student. STUDENTS, 6 TH -12 TH GRADE, JOIN US TONIGHT from 5-7 in the FLC Gym for 412. SERVE CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION OPEN WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 25- MARCH 6:30-7:30 PM LIBRARY 7 TH -12 TH GRADES REGISTER ONLINE AT CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/STUDENTS Ever wondered about who God really is? How the world came to be? What the Bible is trying to tell us, and why we seem to have so much trouble getting it? Confirmation offers a concentrated time to think about your faith, led by our pastors and others. It's an important step in the life-long journey we call faith, and for some, it may even be the very first step. The class will include an overnight retreat and a few field trips, as well as weekly sessions with our pastors. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING FOOD DRIVE NOW - FEBRUARY 5 EFB COLLECTION BIN IN GATHERING HALL Grab a bag...be a blessing! Fill up the NEW red EFB bag and bring it back - make it part of your weekly grocery trip! OR purchase a Souper Bowl of Caring pre-sacked bag at your local Kroger and it will go to the EFB Food Pantry. January's greatest needs are Cereal, Crackers, Jelly and Canned Soup FORT BEND FAMILY PROMISE Are you looking for a new way to serve? Family Promise, a program that reaches out to families displaced from their homes, returns to Christ Church. You can help in many areas by providing supplies, setting up and breaking down church rooms, doing laundry, providing meals, hosting a dinner, and/or staying overnight at the church. We need over 300 volunteer hours if any of these opportunities sound like something you can do, contact Kira Halcarz, kira.halcarz@gmail.com or GOT EXTRA CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER? ACCEPTING WRAPPING PAPER UNTIL JANUARY 23 COLLECTION BINS OUTSIDE 11/12 Do you have left over Christmas wrapping paper? Or are you planning to buy new paper next Christmas? Or are you struggling to find anywhere to store it - WE CAN HELP! Please place surplus wrapping paper in the designated bins and we will use it for 2017 wrapping extravaganza for the Reynosa children's gifts. Muchas Gracias! 13

8 SONNY TUTT FUND For many years, Dr. Sonny Tutt was one of the prominent faces of missions for Christ Church Sugar Land. A practicing veterinarian, Dr. Tutt extended his caring heart to all of God s creation, and many throughout the world were touched by his amazingly effective efforts to share God s love. Contributions to the Fund will be designated to help others participate in mission trips sponsored by Christ Church. To donate or apply for funds, contact Director of Missions Renee Teel at reneet@christchurchsl.org A LOOK AT OUR LOYALTY CHURCH MATTERS CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED 858 WEEKLY $35,980 TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE (includes children, nursery, stream, & evening worship) WEEK OF JANUARY 08 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE $132,747 INTERESTED IN JOINING A NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY? FILL OUT A CARD FOUND IN THE NARTHEX AND PLACE IN THE BASKET. Join us in 2017 with a Daily Devotional Following on the successful shared devotional program based upon Timothy Keller s Songs of Jesus last year, in 2017 we are inviting all to sign up for Our Daily Bread, an online devotional available free of charge by logging onto Simply sign up to subscribe and each morning a new reading and reflection from the scriptures will come to your inbox. Don t have or prefer a hard copy? You can also arrange to receive the devotionals in a monthly booklet. Contact the church office at for details. New Bible Studies & Small Groups are starting! While Sunday School and HomeGroups make up a large portion of the small groups at Christ Church, there are many other small groups and bible studies you may want to join. We have something for everyone- men's groups, women's groups, even new neighborhood based small groups. Look online to find the group for you at christchurchsl.org/smallgroups. THE HEARTBEAT MEMBER CARE ALTAR FLOWERS Contact us anytime, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns. Call PRAYERS FOR OTHERS: Courtney and Sandy White s daughter-in-law; Dean Lowe s mother; Don Henderson; Terri Skeen s sister. CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS IT'S SYMPATHIES TO... Family and friends of Maxine Hillman; Family and friends of Stacy Ware; Carole Mills on the death of her cousin; Susan Hricko on the death of her aunt. Roy Allice in memory of Lorraine Allice. The roses on the altar are in honor of the birth of Margaret Sue Hodgson, daughter of Cade and Amanda Hodgson, and grandaughter of Kim and Janis Hodgson; and the birth of Adrian Joseph Vagata, son of Alessandro and Laura Vagata

9 JOB POSITION OPEN AT CHRIST CHURCH COFFEE BAR MANAGER (PART-TIME) For more information, visit christchurchsl.org/jobs or contact Dan Conway at or JOIN US FOR A DISTRICT WIDE EVENT 2017 SOUTHWEST DISTRICT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 9 AM 1 PM CHRIST CHURCH SUGAR LAND REGISTRATION FEE - BEFORE JANUARY 22 - $10, AT THE DOOR: $20 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Join us for a day to connect, grow, and have fun while interacting and learning from leaders from each area of the Southwest district. Classes are available for lay leaders, trustees, finance, and SPRC committee members as well as on leadership development, expanding missions, engaging the young of your community. To register, visit WANT TO LEARN MORE? "so that you may live a life worthy of the lord and please him in every way bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God" Colossians 1:10 VISIT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CHRIST CHURCH S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OR SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY - CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/ 3300 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas christchurchsl.org