Welcome! Are you new at Christ Church? Please stop by our I m New Here, table downstairs in the Gathering Hall to learn more about our church.

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1 CHILDREN S sabbath with special guest mark burrows OCTOBER 28, 2018

2 THE WEEKLY WORD A special message from Kate Flint, our Director of Children's Ministries, and Sabrina Salisbury, our Director of Bridge Ministries. Sometime around 1989, my family visited Christ Church for the first time. My brother and I were in a particularly wiggly stage of life, and my parents struggled to keep us quiet. An older lady turned around and Mom was sure we were about to be shushed. But she smiled kindly and told my mom, You are doing just fine they re right where they ought to be. One of the greatest gifts my parents ever gave me was raising me in church. I look at our congregation now and I treasure the relationships I have with people who knew me when who invested in my faith as teachers, mentors, and friends. As each new generation comes into our church family, we all have the opportunity to live out our vows to raise up these kids in our shared faith. When we come together to praise the Lord, we are all right where we ought to be! I have to admit that I enjoy stories that describe Jesus as being indignant. One of those stories is in Mark 10, when children are being kept from coming to Jesus. Jesus went on to say that, "anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. I second the words of the sweet woman in Kate s word above that the children are right where they ought to be. I believe that we can learn from the children in the pews next to us. Perhaps their energy and eagerness can remind us of the posture we are to take toward God in worship and service and that Jesus is ready to take us in his arms if we only come to him. UPCOMING SERMONS NOV 04 NOV 11 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY ETERNITY IN THEIR HEARTS ECCLESIASTES 3:1-11 Pastor Dan Conway preaching at the 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at the 9:30 and 10:55 am services. DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL PAVERS: 12:20 pm Main Entrance Dr. Paul Wright, our special guest from Jerusalem University College in Israel, will be preaching at all three services. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER DR. PAUL WRIGHT: 5 pm Sanctuary SUNDAYS AT CHRIST CHURCH 8:15-9:05 AM FIRST LIGHT SERVICE (Simple) 9:30-10:40 AM CORNERSTONE SERVICE (Contemporary) SUNDAY SCHOOL (All Ages) 10:55 AM - 12 PM FESTIVAL SERVICE (Traditional) SUNDAY SCHOOL (All Ages) 11 AM - 12:15 PM (in the FLC GYM) SPANISH LANGUAGE SERVICE (Communidad Cristiano de Fey) 5-7 PM STUDENT WORSHIP IN THE FLC GYM (Dinner $2) Welcome! Are you new at Christ Church? Please stop by our I m New Here, table downstairs in the Gathering Hall to learn more about our church. OUR PASTORS Dr. C. Chappell Temple Lead Pastor Dan Conway Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach Michelle Hall Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions Andrew Hook Pastor of Family Life R. DeAndre Johnson Pastor of Music & Worship Life WORSHIP TEAM GT Mangum Director of Contemporary Worship Beth McConnell Organist / Accompanist Dr. Hangfong Au Assistant Accompanist Molly Ness Bella Voce, Handbells, & Harps Director For a full list of our staff members, please visit christchurchsl.org/staff.

3 PRELUDE Prelude (For My Little Girl) by Jon Schmidt *CALL TO WORSHIP JOHN ALLEN YATES *OPENING HYMN 445 Happy The Home When God Is There PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayers. COMMUNITY MOMENTS Playtime by Sandy Owen All are asked to sign the registration pad and pass it down the pew to others. Single dollar bills left in the offering plate today will go directly to our Children's Missions programs. *DOXOLOGY (UMH 95) SCRIPTURE READING First Light Service 8:15 AM SIMPLE WORSHIP SERVICE Welcome to worship this morning! Our altar is open and Prayer Partners are available prior to the service for any who would like to pray personally or with others. The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! TODAY'S MESSAGE Coming Like Kids" PASTOR ANDREW HOOK INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) CHRISTOPHER YATES SHARING AT THE LORD S TABLE The table is open to all, irrespective of age or church membership. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar. AN INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST *CLOSING SONG Mighty To Save BENEDICTION Today's special ushers & greeters are John Allen Yates, Elizabeth Yates, and Christopher Yates. *Please stand as you are able. cornerstone service 9:30 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE Welcome to worship this morning! Sunday School classes are offered for those of all ages at both the 9:30 and 10:55 hour. Activity packets for children remaining with their families in this worship time are available on the tree on the landing. OPENING SONGS My Lighthouse 'Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus WELCOME & COMMUNITY MOMENTS CHILDREN'S LESSON SPECIAL GUEST MARK BURROWS A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP SONGS OF WORSHIP When We All Live As One Mighty To Save This Little Light of Mine arr. Paradowski Jubilate Deo by Lightfoot CANTATE CHOIRS All are asked to sign the registration pad and pass it down the pew to others. Single dollar bills left in the offering plate today will go to our Children's Missions programs. SONG OF CENTERING Do Not Be Afraid SCRIPTURE READING TODAY'S MESSAGE Coming Like Kids PASTOR ANDREW HOOK HOLY COMMUNION THE LORD'S PRAYER (said by all) MACKENZY BALDWIN AN INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST CLOSING SONG Thuma Mina (Send Me, Lord) BLESSING & DISMISSAL Today's special ushers & greeters are Harper Moody, Payton Dunn, and Fiona Pepping. Our special communion servers are the Coonfield family, the Stump family, the Sisley family, Caroline Lansford, Kaylinn Fleck, Aleah Thummel, and MacKenzy Baldwin. Today s ALTAR FLOWERS are donated by Stephen & Rhea Brown in honor of their 52 nd Anniversary; and by Mike & Terri Schnakenberg in honor of their granddaughter Ellas' first birthday. If you would like to commemorate a special event, donations of altar flowers may be made by signing up on the calendar in the Faith Corner, or by contacting Debbie Meier, debbiem@christchurchsl.org. Our Bride s Room/Family 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.

4 PRELUDE Prelude (For My Little Girl) by Jon Schmidt *CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMNS OF PRAISE For The Beauty Of The Earth (UMH 92) When We All Live As One COMMUNITY MOMENTS CHILDREN'S LESSON SPECIAL GUEST MARK BURROWS FELLOWSHIP MOMENTS MORNING PRAYER & LORD'S PRAYER ANTHEM Da Pacem Nomine Sanctus by Miller CANTATE CHOIRS GOSPEL READING Festival Service 10:55 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE Welcome to worship this morning! Sunday School classes are offered for those of all ages at both the 9:30 and 10:55 hour. Activity packets for children remaining with their families in this worship time are available on the tree on the landing. by Goetze This Little Light of Mine arr. Paradowski Jubilate Deo by Lightfoot All are asked to sign the registration pad and pass it down the pew to others. Single dollar bills left in the offering plate today will go directly to our Children's Missions programs. *DOXOLOGY (UMH 95) *SONG OF CENTERING Do Not Be Afraid PSALTER Psalm 126 GABRIELLA CASTILLO, LAY READER SERMON Like Those Who Dream KATE FLINT, DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES INVITATION TO WALK WITH CHRIST AND OTHERS Our Prayer Partners are available at the altar to pray with anyone desiring to do so. *CLOSING HYMN 497 Thuma Mina (Send Me, Lord) *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Today's acolytes are Aleah Thummel and Grace Godwin. Our special ushers & greeters are Kabura Vopnu, Henry Johnson, Gabriella Castillo, and Payton Dunn. *Please stand as you are able. PRAYERS In Our Prayers: Lahonda Sharp; Kate Flint s friend s mom; Elaine Boudjellali s family friend Love & Sympathy: Dorothy Holoway and Thelma Jones on the death of their relative; Gehrig Smith and Debbie Meier on the death of her uncle; Carla Rozario on the death of her friend You may submit any prayer requests 24 hours a day by visiting our website at christchurchsl.org/prayer. PRESENCE Total Attendance on October 21: 846 FINANCIAL SUPPORT Received this week: Annual Budget: Projected Year-to-Date: Received Year-to-Date: $52,097 $3,275,000 $2,517,009 $2,220,965 77% OF BUDGET NEEDED 68% OF BUDGET FULFILLED Giving may be made, scheduled, or reviewed at any time on our website at christchurchsl.org/give. WANT TO WORK HERE? PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR Our faithful human resources administrator, Norma Pharr, will be retiring at the end of December, and the SPRC is in search of a new individual to work with our Financial Secretary, Sheryl Romero, in that office. The job entails 15 to 20 hours a week and requires an attention to detail and ability to deal with payroll, taxes, and data entry skills. For more information, check out the website posting or contact Sheryl at finance@christchurchsl.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED It takes a village to run a large church like ours, and we are always looking for volunteers to help us run smoothly! If you are available weekdays, we are looking for extra help at our front desk, greeting visitors and helping people find where they need to go. For more info, please contact Debbie at debbiem@christchurchsl.org. If you would like to volunteer on Sunday mornings, we are always looking for extra smiling faces on our Hospitality and Greeting crews. Please contact Pastor Dan at dan@christchurchsl.org to get involved. CHRIST CHURCH BUSINESS DIRECTORY We re excited to announce a new church directory for our church family with businesses or services to offer, or those willing to network within their field. To be included in the directory you must be a member or active visitor at Christ Church and submit your information via an online registration. Once compiled, the directory will be available on the church website as a PDF download. Please Kim Ripley at kimr@christchurchsl.org for the registration link. Deadline to be in included in the first publication is December 1.

5 join us for... DONATE BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 BINS BY RM 11/12 Our Bridge Kids (4 th -5 th grade) mission team invites you to donate half of the candy you receive this trick or treat season and give joy to the children of Reynosa. Bridge Kids and your dentist thanks you for your generosity! Donations will be sorted & bagged by our Bridge Kids on Sunday, November 11 during Sunday School. It's a sight to behold! HAITI 2019 MISSION TRIP: LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Application Deadline Thursday, November 1 Join our Haiti team in January and see what God could do in the world through you! To apply online by November 1, go to christchurchsl.org/haiti. Also, it s the last day to grab coffee and chocolate stocking stuffers to help the team share Christ s love with our friends in Haiti. Contact: Pastor Michelle at ARC OF FORT BEND I/DD TEEN/TWEEN SOCIAL Friday, November pm FLC Youth Lounge God is SO good! Ten youth volunteers from Dulles TASK group & eight teen/tweens signed up for the first I/DD Respite. We had SO much fun! One parent Ubered all the way from Katy! Join us for the next one at arcoffortbend.org or ages 15+ can volunteer by contacting Karri at kaxtell@arcoffortbend.org. Training provided. SHALOM FOR THE HOLIDAYS LUNCHEON Sunday, November 11 12:15 pm Bride's Room The word Shalom means "peace" in Hebrew, and is often used as a greeting and a goodbye. Shalom - complete contentment, wholeness & harmony - is what we all pray for, especially during the Holidays! Join UMW for a luncheon with a special speaker, our own Kate Flint! Childcare free by reservation to katef@christchurchsl.org. ADULT LIFE JOURNEYS: DAY TRIP TO BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY Wednesday, November 14 9 am - 2 pm Brookwood Community in Brookshire, TX Need an inspirational getaway? Join us on a trip to Brookwood Community, a residential facility & vocational program for adults with disabilities. We will tour the campus, shop at the Gift & Garden Center, and have lunch at their Cafe. Cost is $21 per person, and includes lunch and transportation. Register by November 4, Sundays in the Gathering Hall or with Jan Randolph or janr@christchurchsl.org. STAY CONNECTED GIVE christchurchsl.org/give PHONE WEBSITE christchurchsl.org SUBSCRIBE christchurchsl.org/ FACEBOOK /christchurchsl 3300 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas A MEMBER OF THE WORLD-WIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH