more happening now Easter Lily Dedications The church will be decorated with lilies to celebrate Easter. Dedicate a lily in honor of or in remembrance of someone special ($12) with special envelopes located in the pews. Please indicate whether your gift is in honor of or in memory of someone, along with his or her name. Deadline to dedicate is Sunday, March 29. Preschool Easter Springtacular Bring your Easter baskets and join the fun! Hop on over and enjoy egg hunts, petting zoo, train, pony rides, food and more! This is a free event for preschoolers and their parents. w Sat, Mar 28, 10am 12pm, UBC grounds Holy Week at UBC Palm Sunday Services Festival of Praise w Sun, Mar 29, Worship Center ~ 9:30 am Traditional worship with full choir & orchestra ~ 11:00 am Contemporary worship with praise band Good Friday Service w Fri, Apr 3, Worship Center ~ 12:15 pm Mid-day worship service to focus on Jesus and the cross UBC Chamber Singers & Orchestra w Sat, Apr 4, Chapel ~ 6:00 pm Performing John Rutter s Requiem Easter Sunday Services w Sun, Apr 5 ~ 8:00 am Traditional worship with gospel hymns, Chapel ~ 9:30 am Traditional worship with choir & orchestra, Worship Center ~ 11:00 am Contemporary worship with praise band, Worship Center Kingdom Care Openings Kingdom Care (paid childcare) has part-time positions available. Hours are flexible and include Sunday and Wednesday mornings and evenings, Thursday mornings and special events. Experience is preferred but not required. For more information or to apply, email beth.king@ubc.org or call 281.488.8517 x313. Media Volunteers Needed! We are currently seeking dedicated, team-minded volunteers to serve on the UBC Media Ministries team! To learn more, please email michael.cowey@ubc.org or call Michael at 281.488.8517 x241. ubc staff Dr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Rick Carpenter Pastor of Care Ministries Aaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Matt Marsh Pastor of Worship Ministries Karen Murphy Associate Pastor of Children s Ministries Terri Neal Associate Pastor of Preschool Ministries Ben Sandstrom Associate Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries Kyle Wilson Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Randy Cox Director of Leadership Development Lora Doremus Director of Women s Ministries Melissa Dutton Director of Weekday Ministries Steve Johnson Director of Communications Dr. Milton Redeker Director of Senior Adult Ministries Carol Homan Interim Director of Adult Ministries attendance update WORSHIP BIBLE STUDY 884 774 Last Week giving update Last Week s Offering Weekly Requirement YTD Budget (Feb) Actual Giving $127,845 $72,500 $1,700,000 $1,617,000 give online 03/15/15C
8:00 April 16, 2017 Prelude When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Teresa Mauney Welcome Aaron Glenn a time of worship Call to Worship Majesty Congregation Invocation Resurrection Medley Pastoral Prayer Rick Carpenter Alleluia! Alleluia!/Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Congregation Rejoice the Lord Is King Dr. Garet Robinson service of the Word Scripture Reading Matthew 28:1 10 Aaron Glenn Song of Praise It s about the Cross Men s Quartet Message The Victory of the Lamb The Lamb Who Is a Priest Rev. 5:6-10, 15:2-4, 20:4-6, 22:3-5 Pew Bible Pages #869 879 Song of Response Room at the Cross #315 Congregation a time of thanksgiving Offertory Prayer Kyle Wilson Offertory Son Was Lifted Up Contemporary Band & Matt Pena Announcements and Benediction Litany of Celebration Closing Song One Day (refrain only) Congregation If you would like someone to pray with you after the service, please feel free to stop by the Connection Café. Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.
April 16, 2017 Prelude When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Teresa Mauney Welcome to Worship Karen Murphy Baptism Harris Broddle a time of worship Call to Worship Christ Is Alive Sanctuary Choir Invocation Resurrection Medley Pastoral Prayer Rick Carpenter Alleluia! Alleluia!/Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Congregation Rejoice the Lord is King Dr. Garet Robinson Song of Response Hallelujah! Praise the Lamb Congregation service of the Word Scripture Reading Matthew 28:1 10 Lora Doremus Anthem Easter Song Sanctuary Choir Message The Victory of the Lamb The Lamb Who Is a Priest Rev. 5:6-10, 15:2-4, 20:4-6, 22:3-5 Pew Bible Pages #869 879 Song of Response Room at the Cross #315 Congregation a time of thanksgiving Offertory Prayer Kyle Wilson Offering In Christ Alone UBC Orchestra Announcements and Benediction Litany of Celebration Closing Song One Day (refrain only) Congregation If you would like someone to pray with you after the service, please feel free to stop by the Connection Café. Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.
April 16, 2017 Call to Worship Easter Worship Invitation Welcome Dr. Garet Robinson Worship in Song This Is Amazing Grace Invocation Man of Sorrows Spoken Word Aaron Glenn Forever Offering Prayer Rick Carpenter Glorious Day Today s Message The Victory of the Lamb The Lamb Who Is a Priest Rev. 5:6-10, 15:2-4, 20:4-6, 22:3-5 (Pew Bible Pages #869 879) Steve Laufer Song of Response The Cross Has the Final Word Announcements & Benediction Steve Laufer If you would like someone to pray with you after the service, please feel free to stop by the Connection Café. Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.
welcome to ubc We re glad you re with us today to worship the Lord together. If this is your first time, we want to thank you for being our special guest. We anticipate a warm sense of the Lord s presence today and trust that you will experience an equally warm welcome from our family. We d like a moment to greet you personally, so please drop by our Connection Café after worship today. Or, if you d like more information, visit our website at ubc.org, or call the church office at 281.488.8517 and we will be happy to assist you. Steve Laufer, SENIOR PASTOR how to connect One of the most important things we do here at UBC is to involve people in ministry. We offer you a variety of ways to keep up with what s happening here: 1 join a small group; 2 visit the UBC web site; 3 sign up for e-news (our enewsletter); 4 download the UBC Houston mobile app; 5 read your worship guide. current worship series The Victory of the Lamb The Lamb Who Is a Priest (Rev. 5:6-10, 15:2-4, 20:4-6, 22:3-5) So much imagery from the book of Exodus is used by the author of Revelation. He likens the Lamb both to Moses who led the people out of Egypt, as well as the Passover Lamb that protected the Israelites from the tenth and final plague. Even the apocalyptic plagues that will come on the nations seem to be crafted from the plagues on Egypt in the Exodus account. This imagery reminds the reader that the work of salvation accomplished by Jesus is part victory over foes, part deliverance from slavery, and part embarking on a journey to a new and promised home. As followers of the Lamb, we are all pilgrims, living in the light of his salvation, yet still awaiting the ultimate fulfillment of its glorious promises.
happening now Illumination Arts This month Michele Patrick will give her story and lead a small mosaic project. RSVP to Julie Ranna at illuminationartsministry@gmail.com. w Tues, Apr 18, 6:30-8 pm, EB 103 Taste of Perspectives This fall, UBC will host an intensive, one-of-a-kind course that highlights the mission of God through the Bible, through history, and in culture. UBC will host a one-day Taste of Perspectives on Wednesday, April 19 for people who want an overview of the course. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to virginia.thomas@ubc.org by Monday, April 17. w Wed, Apr 19, 8:30 am 1 pm, Chapel Group Care Night Enjoy a night of fellowship with your WBS group members while Kingdom Care cares for your kids! Visit the calendar at ubc.org for more information. Registration deadline is April 17. w Fri, Apr 21, 6:30 9:30 pm Primetime Day Trip Senior adults are invited to visit the Sam Houston statue museum, take a riding tour of the city with a step-on guide, have lunch and go shopping in the little antique shops in the town square. To learn more or to sign-up, contact Martha Monroe at 281-352-5105 or mmonroe2011@comcast.net. w Fri, Apr 21, Huntsville, TX UBC Men s Ministries: Breakfast & Work Day Grab breakfast and join other men in the church to work around campus on a variety of projects. Register online at ubc.org (free). w Sat, Apr 22, 7:30 am, UBC New to UBC Luncheon This event is for those who have become members within the past year, as well as people who are interested in joining the UBC family! For more info, email stephanie.zamora@ubc.org. w Sun, Apr 23, 12:15 pm, Chapel Students and Handbells Spring Concert UBC s intermediate, high school, and Handbell choirs invite you to join them for a concert! w Sun, Apr 23, 6:30 pm, Worship Center The Mercy Tree Ministries (TMT) The Mercy Tree is a local ministry that serves homeless people in Clear Lake. UBC will host the director of TMT and other partners in ministry for a time of breaking bread together, praying, and hearing stories about God s work through TMT. RSVP to virginia.thomas@ubc.org by April 25. w Fri, Apr 28, 6-8 pm, Fellowship Hall High School Beach Retreat This weekend for high school students will be a chance to get away from the stresses of routines, and an opportunity to grow closer as a community and with God. Cost is $85. For more info or to register, visit the calendar at ubc.org. w Fri, Apr 28 Sun, Apr 30, Galveston United Worship Students (grades 6 12) are invited to come together in fellowship for this special worship event. w Sun, Apr 30, 6 7 pm, 3rd floor Praise Kids Concert Enjoy the precious sights and sounds of the preschoolers in their annual spring concert, Be Strong In The Lord! w Sun, May 7, 5 6 pm, Chapel Chorus Kids Spring Musical Worship in song and story with the children s choir (grades 1 5) as they perform their spring musical, A Not So Terrible Parable. w Sun, May 7, 6 7 pm, Worship Center more on back
more happening now Parent Dedication UBC welcomes families who desire to make a public commitment to raise their children according to God s Word. To sign up, visit the calendar at ubc.org by Monday, May 1. w Sun, May 7, both services, Worship Center Senior Adult Retreat Senior adults (55 years and over) are invited to come and experience a refreshing time in God s Great Outdoors at the Lodge at Danbury. The speaker will be Dr. Bruce Peterson with music by Guy and La Rinda Horan Cagle and Aaron Glenn. Cost is $50 per person. w Fri, May 19 Sat, May 20, Danbury, TX Run for Rand Save the date for this annual 5K fun run/walk and kids 1K fun run that helps to support the Norwegian Settlers Church youth program in South Africa! Sponsors, volunteers and runners are needed! To learn more, visit ubc.org/run4rand or stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall. w Run event, Sat, May 20, 7 am, in front of UBC Sports Camp Our goal is to work hard to learn and improve basketball, volleyball or tennis skills and develop a strong sense of teamwork while maintaining a safe, Christian learning environment. We hope all campers will walk away with improved understanding and playing ability. For more info and to register visit ubc.org/children. w Mon-Thurs, Jun 5-8, 8:30 am-4 pm Vacation Bible School Be a part of something hundreds of kids anticipate joining each summer! To volunteer, visit our table in the Fellowship Hall. To donate or bring snacks, visit ubc.org/calendar. To register your child (5 years 5th grade), visit ubc.org/children/summer. w Mon-Thurs, Jun 12-15, 8:30 am 12:15 pm The Worship Pastor Search Task Force is accepting candidate recommendations for the position of UBC Worship Pastor. Recommendation forms are available in the Connection Café and at The Porch. ubc staff Dr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Rick Carpenter Pastor of Care Ministries Aaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Dr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult Ministries Terri Greer Associate Pastor of Preschool Ministries Karen Murphy Associate Pastor of Children s Ministries Ben Sandstrom Associate Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries Guy Cagle Interim Pastor of Worship Ministries Kyle Wilson Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Randy Cox Director of Leadership Development Lora Doremus Director of Women s Ministries Melissa Dutton Director of Weekday Ministries Steve Johnson Director of Communications Dr. Milton Redeker Director of Senior Adult Ministries give online attendance update WORSHIP BIBLE STUDY Last Week 1025 851 giving update Last Week s Offering NA Weekly Requirement $70,000 FY2017 Budget (Oct-Mar) $1,938,000 Actual Giving $1,797,000