SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1500 North Main Higginsville, Missouri web page: salemucchigginsville.org We are a gathering church sent out by God to bring the good news of God s grace, justice, peace, and love to the world
April 15, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER THE GATHERING 10:30 a.m. MUSIC BEFORE WORSHIP WELCOME: No matter who you are or where you are in your life s journey, you are welcome here. Brothers and sisters, grace to you through our risen Savior. Welcome to worship. NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION ADDRESSING OURSELVES TO GOD RINGING OF THE BELL Piano Prelude "Jesus Shall Reign" arr. Labenske * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Like the disciples who met the risen Christ, People: we come hoping for unexpected appearances of God s love. Leader: We come with our questions and doubts, and listen for Christ to appear in our midst saying: People: Peace be with you. Leader: Touch me and see who I am says Jesus: We look around at the lives of our neighbors and guests, and seek the power of the risen Christ at work there, offering peace, offering hope, offering courage, offering transformation. People: We are witnesses to the tangible love of Jesus! Let us worship God this day! * HYMN Worship Christ the Risen King No. 225 1
* INVOCATION (Unison) O God, who chased the gloom of the disciples with the gospel of Easter and drowned their desert of despair in a sea of grace, surprise us this day. Take from us the presumption that leans on our strength instead of yours, that mistakes our wisdom for yours, and equates our will with yours. Assure us once again that our Lord's promise to be with us always still holds good. And be present with us now, as in the days of Jesus, to make us whole and to make us holy. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI No. 623 HEARING AND RESPONDING TO THE WORD CHIME BELL CHOIR "In His Time" MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES June LITTLE NOTES "If You're Happy and You Know It" HYMN O, How He Loves You and Me No. 513 (Please write your joys and concerns on the card and hand it to the usher during the hymn) JOYS AND CONCERNS Preparation for prayer PASTORAL PRAYER, THE LORD S PRAYER ( debts and debtors words in hymn No. 426) MORNING OFFERING Offertory "Breathe On Me, Breath Of God with Breathe" arr. Labenske *Doxology No. 625 *Dedication Prayer *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle s Creed (Printed inside back cover of Hymnal) YOUTH CHOIR "Down in My Heart" PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING 2
SCRIPTURE READING Acts 3: 11-19 (N.T. p. 113) SERMON We Are Witnesses Tommy THE SENDING *HYMN Lord, Thy Church on Earth Is Seeking No. 305 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE "Crown Him With Many Crowns" arr. Leatherman The Worship Service is over and our Service begins. *Indicates please stand if you are able to do so **************************************** Leading Worship Today: Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris Pastor Stanton Thompson Liturgist June Howell Christian Education Coordinator Jamie Smith Substitute Organist/Music Director Aubrie Clark Acolyte GREETING YOU TODAY ARE: North Door: Hubert Dickmeier South Door: Mary Dickmeier IN OUR PRAYERS: Myrna Fette, is recovering from a broken shoulder and is residing at New Haven Living Center, Odessa. Pat Pence, is recovering from a dislocated shoulder and is residing at Meyer Care Center, her room number is currently 317. David Thaller, is recovering at Riverbend Heights, in Lexington. Warner Schelp, is recovering at Meyer Care Center. Mary Kirchhoff, is recovering at Meyer Care Center. Wilma Dieckhoff, is currently residing at Meyer Care Center. 3
ALTAR FLOWERS: Are placed in loving memory of Wayne Whitaker by Eva Whitaker and family. ANNOUNCEMENTS: BELL CHOIR NEWS: Bell Choir will not have rehearsal this week. RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES: The church will recognize all graduates on May 13, 2018, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. If you have anyone graduating from high school or college this spring please call the church office (660) 584-3603 with the information by May 9, 2018, so they can be included in the bulletin. 70 th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Clifford and Dorothy Peck will celebrate their 70 th wedding anniversary. They were married April 29, 1948, at Trinity Evangelical Reformed Church in St. Joseph, MO, by Dr. C. B. Bryant. You are invited to join them in celebration on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in the Activity Room of John Knox Village East from 2-5 p.m. The celebration is also in honor of Clifford s 90 th birthday, which will be on May 8 th. No gifts, please. 40 TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION: Please join us for a 40 th Wedding Anniversary reception in honor of Ronnie and Tina Bergsieker. The reception will be held Saturday, May 5, 2-4:00 p.m. at Salem. This is hosted by their children & grandchildren. No gifts please! YOM PORK CHOP DINNER: Youth on Mission s annual grilled pork chop dinner will be held on Sunday, April 29 th. The menu will include a grilled pork chop with sides for $10 per meal served from 11:15 am until 12:30 p.m. To guarantee your meal, please phone Sarah in the church office at 584-3603. Reserve your delicious meal now and leave the cooking to us!! LAMPLIGHTER ARTICLES DUE: May Lamplighter articles are due in the church office Tuesday, April 24. Thanks! 4
WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP CIRCLES IN MAY All Circles will be meeting jointly for a pot luck salad luncheon Wednesday, May 2, at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. See YOU then! KITCHEN REMODEL: If anyone would like to designate money to the Kitchen Remodel, please write on the memo line of your check (kitchen remodel), put your donation in an envelope and drop it by the church office or place it in the offering plate. COMMUNITY NEWS: AN AFTERNOON TEA: For ladies of all ages at Zion UCC, Mayview, MO. The program will be by Patty Holtcamp: WOMEN OF THE BIBLE AND THE HATS THEY WORE. Wear a fun hat and be prepared to have fun, food, and drinks. April 22, 2018, 3:00 p.m. in the Zion UCC fellowship hall. HEART TO HEART HEALTH FORUM FOR WOMEN: The Heart to Heart Women s Health Forum is a free event for women of all ages that encourages overall health with a focus on heart health. It will be held Tuesday, April 24, at the American Legion in Higginsville from 4-7:00 p.m. Admission is free, screenings are free and there will be information booths. LAFAYETTE AREA WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP: Will hold their Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at St. John UCC, Emma. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. with fellowship and coffee time. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. The program will be Come and Taste presented by the Rev. Mary Biesemeyer. A Salad luncheon will be enjoyed at Noon so bring a dish to share. PLEASE COME AND BRING A FRIEND. 5
JKV AND MEYER CARE CENTER BIBLE STUDY: John Knox Village and Meyer Care Center have a weekly Bible Study that is led, on a rotational schedule, by the Ministerial Fellowship. Dale Felder (Ministerial Fellowship Chairperson) will be leading during the month of April, Mary Biesemeyer (Methodist) during the month of May. The Bible Study is held every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Gathering Room. UP COMING DATES: April 22 Testimony/Confirmation Sunday April 29 Installation of Church Officers during the 10:30 a.m. service YOM Pork Chop Dinner May 6 Music Sunday May 13 Mother s Day Recognition of Graduates during the 10:30 a.m. service CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! If your child is most comfortable with you in worship, they are welcome. If you prefer, the nursery room is open and available for parents who would like to take their child there and stay with them. TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE: Transportation is available to any worship service. Please call the church office (584-3603) to make arrangements. OFFICE HOURS: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon & 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. CHURCH INFORMATION Tommy s email: tlfaris@ctcis.net Tommy s cell phone: 816-352-2052 Church Telephone: 660-584-3603, Fax: 660-584-5666 Church Email: salemucc@ctcis.net Church Website: salemucchigginsville.org 6
THIS WEEK S EVENTS AT SALEM April 15, thru April 22, 2018 Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Monday - 4:00 p.m. Brownie Troop 3152 7:00 p.m. Women s Fellowship Board Meeting Tuesday - Food Pantry Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Lafayette Area Pastors Meeting 5:00 p.m. Bear Den 6:00 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday - Friday - W.I.C. All Day 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting No Activities Scheduled Saturday - 9:30 a.m. A. A. 10:00 a.m. Testimony/Confirmation Practice Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Early Worship/Communion 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship/Communion/ Testimony s/confirmation Harden Family Confirmation Dinner