ST. CHARLES CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) www.stcharleschristianchurch.org A God-centered, community-oriented gathering place for all generations of people. A Family and Community Church
Traditional Service February 4, 2018 8:45 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS Valerie VanHouten PRELUDE All Hail the Power of Jesus Name/You Are My All-in-All BRINGING IN THE LIGHT *PRAISE HYMN Come, Christians, Join to Sing #90 (All) *CALL TO WORSHIP One: Come, let us use our voices to praise the Lord. Many: Our mouths will shout forth praise. One: Let us use our minds to ponder the wondrous deeds of God. Many: We will call to mind God s mighty acts. One: With all of our strength and being, let us worship the Lord of love. Many: We will worship from our depths. Our souls exult in God! *INVOCATION As we worship this morning, O God, we pray that your Spirit will be our strength, your word will be our guide, your love will be our comfort, and your promises will be our hope, through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. GLORIA PATRI SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYER Meditation in Silence Pastoral Prayer THE LORD S PRAYER (debts/debtors) PRAYER HYMN There Is a Balm in Gilead #501 (All) 2
SCRIPTURES Isaiah 40:21-31 Mark 1:29-39 SPECIAL MUSIC SERMON Jesus, Hold My Hand Cindy Gupton & Phyllis Parsons Rev. Chris Franklin HYMN Seek Ye First #354 (All) AT THE TABLE Offertory Sentence/Meditation Offering Presentation of Offering *Doxology *Elder Prayer of Dedication INVITATION TO COMMUNION Distribution of Bread and Cup Elder s Prayer Words of Institution When the Deacons pass the trays, please take and hold the bread and cup. We will all partake of the emblems together after the words of dedication. *INVITATIONAL HYMN On Eagle s Wings (On Screen) CARRYING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD *BENEDICTION They ll Know We Are Christians #494 (vs. 2) *POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress is Our God/Awesome God You are invited to join us for fellowship after morning Worship today. *Those who are able may stand. 3
In The Life of the Church... Today is Scout Sunday! Welcome to all scouts, their leaders and families! FEBRUARY VAN-GO FIELD TRIP Van-Go is the new slogan and this is the new motif for the group at SCCC that loves to explore the old and new around our area. And everyone is welcome to ride with us! Our next field trip will be on February 22. Van-Go The church van will leave the church around 9:00 am and travel to St. Louis to tour Bissinger s Chocolate Factory and the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company We will stop for lunch at Crown Candy Kitchen. A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board for anyone interested in this field trip. BAPTISMAL CLASS The Pastor s Baptismal class will also begin on February 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the Pastor s office. Fifth and sixth graders are encouraged to join this class, including those who were baptized as infants. Adults who wishes to be baptized can contact Pastor Franklin in the church office. 4
In The Life of the Church... MEMBERSHIP INVITATION Anyone who considers becoming a member of this congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) by confession or transfer of membership, is invited to make their desires know to the church by moving to the front of the sanctuary during the first verse of the Invitational hymn or speaking to Rev. Franklin. Prayers of the Church (Email prayer requests or changes to Sherry or call the church office) Scottie Baker Nancy Beaber Dorothy Burke Jean Carr Caleb Clausen Diane Drake Bill & Shirley Dryden Mike Farley Tisha Haschart Waldo Holloway Rebecca Ingram Sue Jeffords Sheila Lipsey Edna Mason Rita McArdle Richard Meldrum Stan Metz Carolyn Nicholson Jean Reed Lois Reeder Mike Riley Peggy Riley Lee Russell Chris Sansone Art Schneider Aaron Spears Sonya Wolf Mark Wrozier and Family Our homebound: Bob Dykes Susan Ehlmann Dick Reimer Lena Seitzer Jim Cragen Wounded warriors and those who serve February s collection for New Hope Food Pantry is: canned meats. Please take non-food items directly to New Hope Thrift Store. The February collection items for Operation Christmas Child are: gloves & washcloths. 5
In The Life of the Church... WEEKLY ACTIVITIES for February 4 February 11 (For all meetings, events & E-Word, please visit www.stcharleschristianchurch.org) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Regular Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: Traditional Service 8:45 am Fellowship 10:00 am Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Children s Sunday School 10:45 am Contemporary Worship Service 10:45 am (Nursery provided) Good Ole Guys & Gals at J.J. s, 8:30 am Mommy Play Group, 9:00 am New Town Bible Study, 6:00 pm Adult Bible Study, 10:00 am 30 Minutes of Prayer (Janie Bliss), 11:00 am Cub Scouts, 6:30 pm Cub Scout Leader s Meeting, 7:30 pm New Town Bible Study, 10:00 am Tiger Scouts, 6:30 pm FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Regular Sunday Morning Worship UPCOMING EVENTS Worship Team Meeting February 8, 10:00 am Disciples Women February 15, 10:00 am FUEL Girl s Night Out February 17, 5:00 pm 6
SERVING SCHEDULE February 4 February 11 WORSHIP LEADERS 8:45 AM Larry VanHouten Melissa White COMMUNION STEWARD Susan Rogers Susan Rogers ACOLYTE Lisa Hundelt Kent Stone GREETERS 8:45 AM Janie Bliss Leila Shockley ELDER OFFERTORY 8:45 AM Pat Porterfield Linda Stone 10:45 AM Tiffany Hicks Casey Hulbert ELDER BREAD/CUP 8:45 AM Jerry Gupton Carole Lux 10:45 AM Tiffany Hicks Casey Hulbert DEACONS 8:45 AM Valerie VanHouten, Cindy Gupton, Janie Bliss, Cora Estill Laura & Patrick Domitrz, Kent Stone, Peg Higgins 10:45 AM Carolyn Hulbert Dorothy Franklin FELLOWSHIP/DOUGHNUTS Leila Shockley/Pat Peters Phyllis Parsons/Melissa White COMPUTER/SOUNDBOARD Franklin/Gerst Walton/Gerst ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL Why Jesus? TWINKLES (NURSERY) Pat P. Ashlee W. LIL LIGHTS (PRE-K) Megan O Daniell Megan O Daniell SPARK (ELEMENTARY) Kerri S. Donna/Susie IGNITE (TEENS) Katie & Honey Katie & Honey 7
St. Charles Christian Church A Disciples of Christ Congregation 3337 Rue Royale St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-947-1821 E-mail: Secretary@stcharleschristianchurch.org www.stcharleschristianchurch.org Like us on Facebook! Stamp OUR STAFF Rev. Chris Franklin, Minister...816.392.2819 Sherry K. Everett, Secretary.636.947.1821 Susie Pundmann, Youth Director Jamie Senik, Custodian Valerie Farrell, Moderator Office Hours: 9:00 am 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday 8