We Have Seen Strange Things Today SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019 MISSION STATEMENT Union Congregational Church, is a community of diverse believers, sharing with one another and accepting of all. With God's unconditional love, we come together to worship, to nurture each other and to reach out with love to all persons.
Union Congregational Church United Church of Christ P.O. Box 10, 401 Lake Ave. E -- Hackensack, Minnesota 56452 Website: www.unioncchackensack.com E-mail: unionucc401@gmail.com (218) 675-6300 Emergency (563-320-5360) Rev. Torri Vande Zande Pastor THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP (Pease turn off all electronic devices they interfere with the organ) WE GATHER AS PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY God No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here! PRELUDE WORDS OF WELCOME Rev. Torri Vande Zande ANNOUNCEMENTS GUESTS Cheri Ford Walker Food Shelf PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR WORSHIP TIME OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION PRAYER (Unison) God, You are compassionate and full of surprises. Help us to tune into and see the work You are doing around us and in us. Forgive us when we ignore Your voice and focus more on our own agendas and busyness. Call to us and help us to listen and follow You. Amen. SONG (Supplememtal Hymnal #3) All Are Welcome (vs. 1, 4,5) 2
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Greeting our neighbors, extending hands) Leader: The peace of God be with you. Response: And also with you. PRAISE SONG Sing to the Glory Sing to the glory of the God who creates us, Sing to the glory of the Christ who redeems us, Sing to the glory of the Holy Spirit, who sustains and comforts us; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end, world without end, world without end. Amen. WE LISTEN FOR GODS WORDS SCRIPTURE Luke 5:17-26 SERMON We Have Seen Strange Things Today Rev. Torri Vande Zande WE RESPOND IN THOUGHTS, WORDS AND DEEDS SONG (TNCH #506) What a Friend We Have in Jesus (vs. 1, 2, 3) Page 6 SHARING OF JOYS IN CONCERNS (Praises and prayer requests) PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER Our God, in heaven and here on earth, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil for yours is the kingdom, and the power and glory forever. Amen. THE OFFERING OF OUR TALENTS AND TREASURE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all the Love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. 3
PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) God, may we honor You with our offerings. Thank You for the privilege of sharing with those who need what we have to give. We dedicate these gifts to Your glory. Amen. BENEDICTION SONG May God s Blessing May God s blessing shine upon us, May we go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. Amen, Amen POSTLUDE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CALENDAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Guest Speaker: Cheri from Walker Food Shelf Happy Birthday: Vi Whalen 10:00 AM Worship Service in Friendship Hall 10:00 AM Nursery downstairs for infants 4 years old 11:00 AM COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP in the Friendship Hall 5:30 PM Games in Friendship Hall MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18: Office Closed Happy Birthday: Mary Martin 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Upper Room Bible Study (Library) 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders (Lower Level) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Happy Birthday: Jeff Peterson 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Parenting Class WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20: 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders (Lower Level) 5:30 PM Family Table (Lower Level) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21: 1:00 PM Church Council Meeting 4
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22: 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Morning Out (Lower Level) 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders (Lower Level) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24: 10:00 AM Worship Service in Friendship Hall 10:00 AM Nursery downstairs for infants 4 years old 11:00 AM COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP in the Friendship Hall 11:15 AM Christian Learning Meeting MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY has begun again. Join us in Library for coffee and conversation at 10:00 AM. Bible Study is 10:30-11:30 AM. Uses Upper Room materials. Start your New Year right with this faith and fun-filled group! FRIDAY MORNING OUT meets weekly from 9:00 AM - Noon. Preschool kids welcomed for free play, art, music and snacks while parents, grandparents, and others keep appointments, run errands, or other activities. Check with Sue J. If you are new to the program. Open to the community at no cost to family. FAMILY TABLE meets Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation. Activities for kids and adults offered. Open to community so invite friends and family for a wonderful evening. MOVIE DAY is coming on the 4th Tuesday! February 26th is the date. We gather at noon for hot soup and fixings, then enjoy movie with popcorn available. Black Panther is the story of hidden country and the man who must become its king. Lots of drama and strong women characters. Nominated for Best Picture at 2019 Academy Awards. Rated PG-13. Since we like variety, March 26th we will show Mary Poppins Returns. Please invite friends and family to Movie Day at Union Church. Community is welcome! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH is the first day of Lent. Want to do a little spring cleaning? Get a box or trash bag and for every day of Lent go through your house and pick out an item that you no longer use or need. Place this item in the box or bag. At the end of 40 days donate the box or bag to our church treasure sale. 5
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