LIFE IN THE TOMBS WORSHIP GUIDE - MARCH 19, 2017
THE WEEKLY WORD UPCOMING FOCUS WE BELIEVE A Life Like No Other Led by Pastor Temple 02 Looking for a church home? TONIGHT 5 PM SANCTUARY He's the most significant figure in all of human history, literally dividing the human story in half. But what do we really know about Jesus of Nazareth? Join us tonight at five in the Sanctuary as our adult study led by Pastor Temple resumes with a look at "A Life Like No Other." All are welcome! All are warmly welcomed at Christ Church. We invite you to stop by our I m New Here table downstairs in the Gathering Hall where you can find out more about our congregation. First time guests can also pick up a special welcome gift there. If you would like to join the Christ Church family today, you may do so either by professing your faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your membership from another Christian congregation. Simply fill out a new member card which may be found in the Sanctuary pew racks and bring it with you as you come to the front to meet the pastors during the closing music at any of our services. If you have not yet been baptized, we will be happy to recognize your decision today as well as arrange for a convenient time to talk with you about the meaning of that sacrament before scheduling it for one of our upcoming worship services. For more information about our programs, staff and beliefs, please visit our website at www.christchurchsl.org. SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE *All morning services are held in the Sanctuary. FIRST LIGHT (Simple) - 8:15-9:05 am CORNERSTONE (Contemporary) - 9:30-10:40 am FESTIVAL (Traditional) - 10:55 am -12 pm STUDENT WORSHIP Sunday evenings from 5-7 pm in the FLC Gym. Dinner served at 5 pm ($2). Our Bride s Room, located just to the right of the Sanctuary, is open during all services for the use of parents with young children, with worship streamed live into the room. 03
First Light Simple Worship Service 8:15-9:05 am In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice Psalm 5:3 FIRST LIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE THE PRELUDE & ALTAR PRAYER TIME Beth McConnell; Aija Izaks, violin Be Thou My Vision arr. Joshua Evanovich MORNING CHIMES CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come near to God and He will come near to you. People: With what shall we come before the Lord? Leader: God has told you what is good. People: What is it that the Lord asks of us? Leader: Only to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. *OPENING SONG Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE All are invited to lift aloud a brief prayer concern or joy, after which the pastor will say, Lord, in your mercy, and the congregation will respond, Hear our prayers. COMMUNITY MOMENTS THE OFFERTORY Beth McConnell; Aija Izaks, violin Before the Throne of God Above with In Christ Alone arr. Joshua Evanovich Sharing of our Presence, Tithes, and Offerings Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. *THE DOXOLOGY When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. *THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 5:1-20 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! THE MORNING MESSAGE Life in the Tombs Pastor Mike Whang THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD S TABLE Following The United Methodist tradition, our table is open to all this day, irrespective of age or church membership. You may stand or kneel at any place along the altar rail to receive the bread which may then be dipped within the chalice. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar. INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST *CLOSING SONG In Christ Alone THE BENEDICTION 04 05
9:30-10:40 am CORNERSTONE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE The Lord has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God Psalm 40:3 CORNERSTONE WORSHIP SERVICE Welcome to worship this morning. After the children's lesson, our children may follow the Children s Cross down the center aisle to meet their Sunday School teachers in the Narthex and walk to their classrooms together. Parents are always welcome to walk with their children, returning for worship afterwards. Children s activity packets are available at the tree on the landing for those children who remain in worship today. OPENING SONG In Christ Alone COMMUNITY MOMENTS CHILDREN S LESSON A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP SONGS OF WORSHIP Oh, For A Thousand Tongues to Sing How Deep the Father s Love for Us OFFERING SONG King of Love During the offering, please sign the registration book at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor. THE WORD FOR TODAY Mark 5:1-20 LENTEN SERIES: Mark These Words THE MESSAGE FOR TODAY Life in the Tombs Pastor C. Chappell Temple HOLY COMMUNION OUR RESPONSE TO GOD S GRACE If you would like to join Christ Church this morning, please complete a card in the pew and bring it forward during the closing song. CLOSING SONG Be Thou My Vision BLESSING AND DISMISSAL 06 07
FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:55 am - 12 pm Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens Psalm 150:1 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE Welcome to worship this morning! Children age 3 years - 5 th grade are invited to attend our Children s Church in the Chapel during this hour. Children s activity packets are also available at the tree on the landing for those children who remain with their families in worship today. THE PRELUDE Gathering Music Bells & Harps Beth McConnell; Aija Izaks, violin Be Thou My Vision arr. Joshua Evanovich Before the Throne of God Above arr. Joshua Evanovich INTROIT *PROCESSIONAL HYMN In Christ Alone IN CHRIST ALONE *PRAYER OF CONFESSION 891 *FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 145:8-13 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! ANTHEM Shepherd Psalm Festival Choir; Aija Izaks, violin arr. Mary McDonald Gentle Shepherd, Lord of all, in Your care, I'll never want. Lay me down in pastures green; guide, protect, supply my need. By the water, still and pure, cleanse and keep my soul secure. For Your Name, my way protect, led in paths of righteousness. Tho' the vale of death by near, shadows dark, I need not fear. Care and comfort You provide, keep in safety by Your side; Goodness, mercy follow me, 'til the day I dwell with Thee. In Your house forevermore, safely home on heaven's shore! Life below, I leave behind; Son of God, forever shine! When my time on earth is done, I'll awake to heaven's Sun! Gentle Shepherd, Lord of all, in Your care, I'll never want. Lay me down in pastures green; guide, protect, supply my need. THE MORNING PRAYERS & THE LORD S PRAYER (said by all) CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE (sung by all) In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever, til my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river. SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor. OFFERTORY Come, Thou Fount *THE DOXOLOGY 298 (sung by all) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. *THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Mark 5:1-20 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God! Singing Churchmen arr. Bob Krogstad & Jack Schrader HAMBURG LENTEN SERIES: Mark These Words THE SERMON: Life in the Tombs Pastor C. Chappell Temple AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN The Summons KELVINGROVE Our Prayer Partners are available at the altar to pray with anyone desiring to do so. 08 09
FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:55 am - 12 pm THE WORD MADE FRESH Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens Psalm 150:1 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10 *THE BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 415 Take Up Thy Cross GERMANY Take up thy cross, the Savior said, if thou wouldst my disciple be; deny thyself, the world forsake, and humbly follow after me.. Please be seated as the cross passes by you in the aisle and remain seated for the Postlude. THE POSTLUDE Rosewood OUR CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Dr. C. Chappell Temple, Dan Conway, Michelle Hall, Mike Whang Director of Music Ministries Lahonda Sharp Director of Contemporary Worship GT Mangum Organist/Accompanist Beth McConnell Communications and Audio/Visual Helen Lavie, Oliver Carlock, BJ Figat Children & Family Ministries Kate Flint, Kim Ripley Student Ministries Todd Harris, Sabrina Salisbury L.I.F.E. (Senior Adult) Ministries Jan Randolph Missions Director Renee Teel *Please stand as you are comfortable. Director of Church Operations Roland Huysman Office/Support Staff Debbie Meier, Benita Sebesta, Sandy White, Cheryl Johnson, Norma Pharr Facilities Staff Ray Singleton, Michael Swayzer, Carl Dotson Christ Church School Beth Carter, Becky Neese Our Seminarians Kate Flint, Karen Sherlock All one dollar bills given in the offering will be used to help others in our community and beyond. Beth McConnell; Aija Izaks, violin Traditional Scottish Jig arr. Aly Bain Today's Acolytes: Savannah Bretz Olivia English Lay Reader: Ette Green Mark these Words LENTEN SERMON SERIES MAR IN CASE OF FAILURE MARK 6:7-11 26 Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 8:15 service. Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 am and 10:55 am services. MARCH 26 6 PM SANCTUARY PRECONCERT MUSIC: 5:30 PM Join us for a Texas Premiere of Dan Forrest's "Jubilate Deo" that brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 text, O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands, by setting it in seven different languages and drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences. APR 02 A SIMPLE REQUEST MARK 10:35-45 Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 service. Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 9:30 am and 10:55 am services. APR 09 APR 13 APR 14 PALM SUNDAY THE PALM SUNDAY PLOT MARK 11:1-19 Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 8:15 service. Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 am and 10:55 am services. MAUNDY THURSDAY - 7 PM INTERACTIVE SERVICE GOOD FRIDAY - 7 PM THE LAST DAY MARK 15 APRIL 9 5 PM SANCTUARY Come and join us for A Night of Worship with award winning Christian band Shane & Shane. Tickets available at christchurchsl.org/concerts 11
ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN & FAMILY WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/CHILDREN STUDENTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/STUDENTS CHILDREN'S MINISTRY INTERN STUDENT MINISTRY Student Ministries is looking to hire one male and one female summer intern. Internship will begin Mid-May and end Mid-August. Creative? Organized? Love Kids? Studying for a career in ministry or education? We are searching for our 2017 Children s Ministry Intern! Interested candidates may send resume and letter of intent to Kate Flint at katef@christchurchsl.org by March 20. Applicants must be one year out of high school. For questions or to apply, contact Todd or Sabrina in the Student Ministries office. CHRIST KIDS CREATE WILL NOT MEET ON TODAY, MARCH 19. RETURNS SUNDAY, MARCH 26 5-6:30 PM Christ Kids Create will return on March 26, as the kids write, produce, and star in their own Circus Show! Join us for music, juggling, drama, set design and more as we learn about how God catches us when we fall! ADULTS COCA-COLA DONATIONS NEEDED Please keep the Student Ministry in mind on your next shopping list for donations of different soft drinks for our afternoon and evening programs. WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/ADULTS UMW GENERAL MEETING SPECIAL GUEST: MIKE WHANG TODAY, MARCH 19 2 PM GATHERING HALL All women are warmly invited by UMW to come celebrate & hear from our own Pastor Mike Whang. Mike will regale us with his inspirations from the past and dreams for the future as he transitions to serve our Lord in a new community. We will have light refreshments, music, sweet fellowship and info on our upcoming schedule and projects. A BAMBI (BABY & MOTHER BONDING INITIATIVE) EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 2 1:30-4 PM All ladies are invited to join us as we caravan to the BAMBI (Baby & Mother Bonding Initiative) facility. We will meet at church about 1:15 pm and caravan over to the facility from there. We will be enjoying a special time celebrating the Risen Lord with the moms & babies, having refreshments, doing a simple craft and taking gifts. It is always such a special time and blessings overflow! Come join us, be a blessing to mom & her baby as she works to overcome her past and find restoration. Questions? Please email psbluestein@hotmail.com. LEAVING YOUR LEGACY SUNDAY, APRIL 2 12:15-2:30 PM FLC GYM 12 Come and participate in a panel discussion led by Financial and Legal professionals to learn more on how we prepare for the inevitable and leave our loved ones as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Register online for the lunch at christchurchsl.org/legacy. SERVE WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/SERVE UGLY SHOE DRIVE - LAST WEEK! TODAY, MARCH 19 & 26 PUT ALL SHOES IN THE DESIGNATED COLLECTION BIN NEAR RMS 11/12 We have a fun request from Shared Dreams. They are collecting old and ugly shoes. These shoes are not being reused/resold, but being sold by weight to a recycler and then the money is used to purchase new shoes for Fort Bend children in need. All shoes are welcomed. Golf shoes, baseball, snow boots, steel toe, heels, tap, anything! The heavier, the better! 13
LENTEN DAILY VERSES PLAN FOR THE GOSPEL OF MARK A LOOK AT OUR LOYALTY CHURCH MATTERS WEEK OF MARCH 12 Pick up a card in the Narthex today & follow along during Lenten season. 804 TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE (includes children, nursery, stream, & evening worship) $37,712 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE $598,724 ANNUAL BUDGET $3,140,000 19% FULFILLED JOB POSITION OPEN AT CHRIST CHURCH COFFEE BAR MANAGER (PART-TIME) For more information, visit christchurchsl.org/jobs or contact Dan Conway at dan@christchurchsl.org or 281.980.6888. THE HEARTBEAT MEMBER CARE ALTAR FLOWERS Contact us anytime, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns. Call 281.980.6888. HEARTBEAT Dave and Connie Hagler; Maria Eggenschwiler s sister; Mauricio Eggenschwiler s brother. CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHIES TO... Family and friends of Nolan Zale; Sally McKnight on the death of her sister; Travis and Elisa McIntire on the death of her father. Bob & Sarah Guffey in honor of Bob & Sarah Guffey's wedding anniversary. Michael & Lynn ZumMullen in honor of Michael & Lynn Zummullen's 23 rd wedding anniversary. The rose on the altar is to the Glory of God and in honor of the birth of Ada Mae Goodman, daughter of Rebecca and Louis Goodman and granddaughter of Barbara Burnham. Altar Flowers for 2017 now available in the Faith Corner on a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. In memory or In honor of a loved one... The donation is $50 per request. Contact Debbie Meier for more information at debbiem@christchurchsl.org or 281.690.4740. 014 15
BLESSED TO BLESSED BE A BLESSING TO BE FOR UGANDA A BLESSING LENTEN SEASON, NOW - APRIL 16 Remember that shipping container we sent to Uganda last year with water well drilling equipment? A severe drought now means we need to extend its reach further by means of a compressor. To help send it over, stop by Jacob s Well and pick up a coin cup for kids, or have a latte for the Lord all proceeds will go towards blessing the people UGANDA of Bulike. To find out more, go to christchurchsl.org/blessed. 12.5% THIS NUMBER ONLY REFLECTS OUR ONLINE DONATIONS. GOAL $12,000 3300 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281.980.6888 christchurchsl.org www.facebook.com/christchurchsl