First Congregational United Church of Christ 31 W. Milwaukee Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538 Easter Flower Order Form Name (given by): Flowers will be decorating our sanctuary for the Easter Services on Sunday, April 21st. If you would like to purchase a plant in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out this form (include qty. in space provided) and return it with your payment to the church office by no later than Monday, April 1, 2019. The cost will be $14.00 per plant. The flowers may be taken home after the late service on Easter Sunday. Lily Tulip Daffodil In memory of: In honor of: Administration Office Use Only Date Received Amount Paid Check or Cash Initial First Congregational Church United Church of Christ Rev. Chris Buckingham-Taylor, Pastor 8:00am The Breeze Sunday Worship Service 10:00am Sunday Worship Radio AM 940 WFAW or Kool FM 106.5 on Packer noon game days Hearing devices, large print hymns and bulletins are available from the ushers. Senior Choir Director: Marvin Olsen Sunday School Director: Tammy Green Church Office: (920)563-4802; Fax: (920)563-9958 Email : officefortucc@gmail.com Moderator (Roy Hetts) rhetts@charter.net Our 10 am service is live streamed on YouTube! Website: www.fortfcc.org Like us on Facebook!
Order of Worship Fourth Sunday of Lent March 31, 2019 GATHERING MUSIC GREETING, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP [Visitors: Please print your name, address and/or phone number.] PRELUDE Trio Martha Firari, Sandi Hankowitz, Ann Olsen Lori Heidenreich In The Garden *CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: A new day has dawned, God s gift to us; the fruits of the land are ours to enjoy. People: We are a new creation in Jesus Christ; the old has passed away, the new has come. Pastor: This is a day for forgiveness and reconciliation; celebrate God s love for the lost who are found. People: The glad cries of deliverance surround us; shouts of joy arise from our hearts. Pastor: Let all who are faithful offer up prayers; may all who are in Christ give thanks. All: We will be glad and join the dance of life with the upright of heart, we rejoice and sing. *HYMN OF PRAISE Joyful, Joyful #90 *MORNING PRAYER (unison) (10:00 am only) Welcoming God, we have gathered together so that you may teach us the way we should go. In our times of distress and need, you have provided. When we have stubbornly followed our own plans, you have curbed our impulses. From our days of confusion and aimless wandering, you have rescued us and restored us to our true identity. Meet us now as we worship together to shape us into a righteous, reconciling people. Amen. PSALTER LESSON Page # 612-613 Psalm 32 HYMN OF PREPARATION (10:00 am only) Rock of Ages #342 PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER (unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever. Amen. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Page #105-106 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 ANTHEM(10:00 am only) SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION OFFERTORY (10:00 am only) - See Insert A River Glorius The Good Father Good, Good Father *DOXOLOGY (unison) (10:00 am only) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen *PRAYER OF BLESSING *HYMN OF SENDING FORTH Amazing Grace #343 *BENEDICTION *GLORIA PATRI (unison) (10:00 am only) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. *POSTLUDE *Indicates people shall rise
Weekly Prayer Discipline Rick, Pam & Sabrina Stegehuis Mark & Terri Stradinger Karen & Steve Swader Terry, Sean & Ethan Teipner Trent, Pam, Jenna, Jesse & Katie Topel Robert, Kathleen & Whitney Townsend A joyous greeting to all who have come to worship. It is our hope that each of you may find encouragement, inspiration and direction for living. Above all, we pray that you may sense the loving presence of God. Prayer Concerns of our Church Family of Faith Tony Ehrike, Mark Miller, Izayah Wirth, Abigail Ehlers, Emily Klatt, Marjorie Fenn, Karissa Patefield Bill Ratzburg, Clarice Fernelius, Judy Wittenwyler Jennifer Woods, Lana Wallace, Susan Woods Marsha Anderson, Jessica Wallace, Mary Crane Prayer Concerns of our Extended Family & Friends of Faith Gwen Strassburger (Sarah Brietzke s Sister-In-Law) Eric Jung (Harley & Pat Jung s Son) Dorothy Schademann (Ann Olsen s Mother) Marleen Laplant (E.G. Becker s Sister) Carolyn Taylor (Rev. Chris s Mother) Carl (Skip) Armstrong (Carol Maasz s Brother) Barbara TeVrucht (Gary Vorpahl s Sister) Those Serving in the Military and the families they have waiting at home. Activity kits are available in the back of the Church for your children to use during Worship time. An Usher would be happy to get one or two for you at any time. Please check out our Welcome Table in the Narthex! You will find name tags for all, Welcome packets for visitors and some general information about current happenings at our church. Please help us by wearing your name tag and direct visitors to take a Welcome packet. We welcome you all, may you may feel the Love of Christ in your life today. Adult Bible Study Sundays - 8:45-9:30 am March 3 - April 7, 2019 Werthmann Room The name Genesis means origin. The Book of Beginnings: (No Adult Ed Class on April 14th or 21st) The book contains the accounts of Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babylon. Early ancestors of the Israelites Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph. Over 2000 years in 50 chapters. The book of Genesis spans more time than any other book in the Bible, more time than the remaining sixty-five books put together. Let s go back to the beginning and see what it means for us now. Join us as we explore the God of Genesis. This ancient book was written to record the story of a people s faith and to help keep that faith alive. Our Church Ministries (with examples of activities): Evangelism (greet new worshippers, new member classes) Facilities (building upkeep, clean-up, landscaping) Nurture (Fellowship, Prayer Quilts, Youth Activities) Outreach (5 for 5, Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Shoes that Fit) Worship (Communion, decorations, music, nursery, ushers) If you need assistance or have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact the church office (563-4802). Feed My Starving Children update As of Friday morning March 29, we have 78 volunteers out of the 100 volunteers we pledged. Please help us reach that goal. Talk to your friends. They do not have to be members of our Church to join our teams. The Commitment is two hours. Sessions are: 8:30-10:30, 11:30-1:30, and 2:00-4:00 on Saturday May, 11th. Contact the church office to sign up (563-4802) or on Sunday's in the Narthex. Together, we will change a child s life!
Announcements Ushers Greeters Sharon Wisch David & Sharon Wisch, Julie Ankomeus, Gloria Janke Audio Operator Lay Reader Coffee Clean-up Kevin Becker Sharon Wisch Margaret Majors Julie Ankomeus, John Hershman As part of the Draw the Circle Wide Series, The First United Methodist Church is excited to welcome Pardeep Singh Kaleka and Arno Michaelis on Sunday, April 7. In these divisive times, two men, one Sikh and one former skinhead, have come together on a mission to stop hate and share the power of forgiveness. Together they will share the remarkable story of how their friendship grew out of a horrific hate crime, the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek. Pardeep and Arno are authors of the acclaimed and moving book, The Gift of Our Wounds. United Methodist Church (145 South Prairie St, Whitewater, WI 53190). From 1:00-2:30 p.m. adults and youth alike are invited to hear from these powerful speakers in the church sanctuary. Feed My Starving Children Feed My Starving Children Jefferson County Mobilepack is organizing a food packing event on Saturday, May 11. The goal is to pack 272,00 meals in one day at the Jefferson County Fair Park. These meals will feed 750 children at least one meal a day for a full year. Recruitment for 1,000 volunteers to work twohour shifts starts March 1. First Congregational UCC Outreach Ministry is asking for you and your families to sign up for 1 or more 2 hour shifts on May 11. It s simple to pack meals. Just scoop rice, dried veggies, vitamins/proteins, and bag. Anyone 5 years and older can participate but children must have an adult with them. Mothers and grandmothers, can ask to have their children and grandchildren participate with them on this Mother s Day weekend. First Congregational UCC Outreach Ministry is asking for 100 adults and children volunteers to sign up for a two-hour shift. Registration information table is in the Narthex. Together, we will change a child s life! Schedule of Events Sunday, March 31st 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 8:45 am Children s Choir 8:45 am Confirmation Class 8:45 am Adult CE Class 10 am Worship Service 11 am Fellowship Hour 1 pm Confirmation Escape Party Monday, April 1st 5:15 pm Facilities Mtg. 6:30 pm Bridge Club Tuesday, April 2nd 9:30 am Preschool Singing w/pastor Chris 6:30 pm United Way Mtg. Wednesday, April 3rd 9 am Prayer Quilts 12:00 pm Lenten Worship Service Trinity Church 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 4th 9 am Bulletin Article Deadline 9:15 am Circle of Faith 10:30 am Dycora Ministry 6 pm Chapel Bells Sunday, April 7th 8 am Breeze Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 8:45 am Children s Choir 8:45 am Confirmation Class 8:45 am Adult CE Class 9 am New Member Class 10 am Worship Service 11 am Fellowship Hour 11:15 am Confirmands Meet with Pastor Chris Monday, April 8th 9 am Broadcaster Article Deadline 6:30 pm Bridge Club Tuesday, April 9th 9:30 am Preschool Singing w/pastor Chris 10:30 am Long Range Planning 1 pm Mahjongg 6 pm Church Ministry Meetings Evangelism, Nurture, Worship Wednesday, April 10th 10 am Mail Broadcaster 12:00 pm Lenten Worship Service Trinity Church 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm Outreach Ministry Meeting Scripture Readings: March 31 Josh 5:9-12; Ps 32; 2 Cor 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 April 7 Isa 43:16-21; Ps 126; Phil 3:4-14; John 12:1-8 April 14 PS 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19:28-40; Isa 50:4-9a; Ps 31:9-16; Phil 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56; Luke 23:1-49 April 18 Ex12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Ps 116:1-2, 12-19; I Cor 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Youth Easter Activity Sunday, April 7th 8:30 am 9:30 am Resurrection Eggs Can you tell the Easter Story to your kids or grandkids? Can your kids/grandkids tell the Easter Story to you? Want a great way to share the story together and easily be able to retell the story? Then join us for this inspiring, fun filled Easter Activity! Our youth will each make their own set of Resurrection Eggs. As we go through the Easter Story (Palm Sunday Easter morning) kids will fill their eggs with items representing 12 Easter Story events and put them in their own carton to take home. This is a set that you will be able to pull out and use year after year. Kids will be proud to share the story will other family members. What a great tradition to start each Easter! Opening each egg and telling the scripture that goes along with it. Take turns around the table and everyone gets to help! The eggs are all numbered and a master story sheet goes along with each set. There is no cost to our kids for this event. We will be making extra sets and offering them to the congregation. Voluntary contributions will be accepted for each set. Thank you! We are in need of volunteers for the following: Easter Sunday, April 21st 10 am service Greeters, Ushers and Coffee Clean Up. If you are available and would like to volunteer, please contact Tammy in the church office(563-4802). Thank You!!! Spring Class for New Members Sunday, April 7th 9 am in Rev. Chris s Office If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about joining our church, please contact the church office 920-563-4802. New members will join on Sunday, April 14th, 2019. Lenten Service Information **Ecumenical Wednesday Services 12:00 noon March 13 April 17 Ecumenical Wednesday Services to be held at: Trinity Lutheran Church 314 Barrie St. Fort Atkinson There will be a luncheon at 12:30 pm following each Wednesday Service **Palm Sunday, April 14th 8 am Breeze Early Worship Service No Sunday School or No Adult Classes 8:30 am 9:30 am Palm Sunday Breakfast 10 am Worship Service **Maundy Thursday, April 18th 7 pm Communion Service by Intinction **Good Friday, April 19th 12:00 noon Ecumenical Service Ecumenical Good Friday Service to be held at: Trinity Lutheran Church 314 Barrie St. Fort Atkinson **Easter Sunday Services Sunday, April 21st 8 am Early Service 10 am Traditional Worship Service No Sunday School or Adult Study Lenten devotionals for adults, teens, youth and families are available in the hallway. Please help yourself to these wonderful tools.
New Adult Study: All in God s Family Creating Allies for our LGBT Families Beginning the week after Easter, our 8:45 a.m. Adult Study will be centered on preparing for the congregational call to become Open and Affirming, welcoming all people regardless of their sexuality, disability or race. In three sessions, we ll hear teens talk about their gay or lesbian parents, we ll study scripture where Jesus explains how all are welcomed, and we ll think about where each of us is personally on these issues, and about where we d like to see our church as we travel this journey together. Topics for the sessions are: April 28 Hearing the Stories We ll watch and then discuss a short video written by and showing five high school students being raised by gay, lesbian, or transgender parents. They take you into their school and their homes and talk about life as a teen in a family whose parents validity is often questioned because of their sexuality. May 5 Scriptural Engagement We ll read and discuss scripture passages from Acts and Matthew that remind us that Jesus included everyone in his preaching, even people who had previously been excluded. We will also take time to discuss other passages that class members would like to explore. May 12 Transforming the Status Quo We ll ponder our own personal journey regarding sexuality and gender identity (don t worry, we won t ask you to share unless you want to), and then discuss our journey as a congregation. Our classes are safe places to learn and explore. We encourage discussion, but no one is required to share, and no one is judged by their comments. Come and learn with us. Would you like to receive the UCC Southwest Association newsletter? Please send an email to swacommunications@gmail.com with your email address, church affiliation and city.
Good Good Father Verse 1 I've heard a thousand stories Of what they think You re like But I've heard the tender whisper Of love in the dead of night You tell me that You re pleased And that I'm never alone Chorus You're a Good Good Father And I'm loved by You Bridge to us Verse 3 Love so undeniable I can hardly speak Peace so unexplainable I can hardly think Into love love love Good Good Father Verse 1 I've heard a thousand stories Of what they think You re like But I've heard the tender whisper Of love in the dead of night You tell me that You re pleased And that I'm never alone Chorus You're a Good Good Father And I'm loved by You Bridge to us Verse 3 Love so undeniable I can hardly speak Peace so unexplainable I can hardly think Into love love love Verse 2 I've seen many searching for answers Far and wide But I know we're all searching for answers Only You provide Because You know just what we need Before we say a word CCLI Song # 7036612 Anthony Brown Pat Barrett 2014 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Common Hymnal Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Housefires Sounds (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Tony Brown Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 11387957 Verse 2 I've seen many searching for answers Far and wide But I know we're all searching for answers Only You provide Because You know just what we need Before we say a word CCLI Song # 7036612 Anthony Brown Pat Barrett 2014 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Common Hymnal Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Housefires Sounds (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Tony Brown Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 11387957