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The Sunday Bulletin Sunday, February 5, 2012
10:30 A.M. Worship
Welcome to
“Linking People With God’s Love!” |
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Our Mission Our mission is to link people with God’s love through open, affirming, and creative ministries of worship, nurture and care. We are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Churches United In Christ Fellowship. We support and participate in many ecumenical and interfaith activities and we welcome all of God’s children regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or other affiliation. Chimes of Gathering Welcome, Announcements Please sign the red friendship book and pass along to your neighbors. * indicates “please stand if you are able” Greet Your Neighbors Prelude (Lighting of the Candles) Robert March *Call to Worship One: We are crucified with Christ. All: It is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us, One: For to live is Christ and to die is gain. All: Come, Lord Jesus. May your loving Holy Spirit fill us in this time of worship.
*Opening Hymn “They Will Know We Are Christians” CH 494 *Invocation and Lord’s Prayer A Prayer from the Psalms 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 debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. .
Special Music “Somebody’s Calling My Name” FCC Choir
Children’s Moments Pastor Tracy Penny Raiders Children of All Ages These funds support the Heifer International project to provide income and resources to families internationally
Sharing of Joys and Prayer Concerns Prayer Hymn “I Love You, Lord” CP 60 Silent Meditation Pastoral Prayer Prayer Response “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” *** CH 305 Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us pow’r, send us grace.
Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 40:21-31 OT 683 Gospel Lesson Mark 1:29-39 NT 33 Sermon “Life Happens” Pastor Tracy
*Invitation Hymn “There Is a Balm in Gilead” CH 501
Invitation To Present Gifts Sharing of the Gifts *Doxology CH 46 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 Thanksgiving & Dedication Invitation to Communion Communion Hymn “Here at Thy Table, Lord” CH 384 Words of Institution & Prayers for the Loaf and Cup All who believe in Christ are welcome to participate. Partake of the bread as it is passed. Hold the cup to partake in unison *Benediction Sending Forth “ We Are Walking” CH 442 Postlude Robert March
We would like to welcome you to First Christian Church of Quincy. Our goal is to provide Spiritual worship for all ages. We have a nursery for children ages birth to 4 years. Children’s Church is available for children ages 5 to 12 years following the Children’s Moments. Children ages 5 to 12 years are invited to leave the sanctuary and join the Children’s Church class as they travel to the education wing. Located in the narthex you will find activity bags for children wishing to remain in the sanctuary with their family. For the hearing impaired, there are earphones, also located in the narthex. Everyone is invited to join us for a time of fellowship in the fellowship hall following our morning worship. If you have any other needs please ask one of our greeters. We hope that God has touched you in some way as you have shared this special time of worship with our church family. Announcements Souper Bowl of Caring Collection is this Sunday, however, there is still time to make a donation. You can bring food or monetary donations through next Sunday, February 12. Administration Team Meets, Tuesday, February 7 at 5:30p Board Meeting next Sunday will be preceded by a Pasta Lunch Fund Raiser sponsored by the Youth Group. NO CARRY IN. Sign-up sheet for the Valentine Dinner/White Elephant Exchange is on the Welcome Table in the Narthex. Plan to attend this fun event on February 17 at 6:30p at the Patio. (Deadline for Reservations is February 13, 2012.). We will be participating in the “Dress an Angel” Program again this year. Look for details in the next Builder.
Calendar Sunday, February 5: 8a Choir Rehearse, BP Check, 11:45a Birthday Celebration, Homebound Communion Monday, February 6: 8:30, 10:15a, 1:15p Computers Tuesday, February 7: 4:45p Exercise, 5:30p Admin Team Meeting Wednesday: February 8: 1:30 Prayer Shawl, 2:30p Violin, 4:45p Exercise, 5:30p Youth Group 6p Bible Study Friday, February 10 BUILDER ARTICLES DUE Sunday, February 12: Board Meeting & Youth Group Pasta Lunch replacing Carry In, 5:30p Dinner & Movie
In Our Prayers Chelsie Myers, Jill Issleb & Amanda Doyle (Chet Brown’s daughters), Charlotte Smith, Mike Brannan (Jessica Brannan’s brother), Joshua Vieth (Bonnie Rupp’s nephew), Bill & Marilyn Howell (Rosa’s AZ neighbors), Jim Hunsaker, Mark Sidell (Ann Sidell’s husband), Helen Kim (friend of Bob March), Lori Sanders (Josh Reiff’s Aunt), Eugene McHone (Charlotte Smith’s brother), Christine Yates, Megan and Jackie Jones, (Dawn Cook’s nieces), Brian Johnson (Barbara Wingen’s son),Allen Rosa, Lia Balke’s daughter, Angie, Nancy Elzea, Jamie Smith (Wendy Smith’s sister) Benjamin Dillon (Rosa’s grandson), Ruth Mays, Sandra Moore, Diana Underwood, Shirley Strieker, Kay Webster (Janet Wear's sister), Tina Dobson and Ron Dobson (Pastor Tracy’s sister and dad). Healthcare Center Residents: Barbara Wingen, Gertrude Lile, Nancy Burchette, Ermal Bridge, Inez Clow, Helen Sanborn, Lola Stegeman, Winnie McGaughey, E.V. “Cowboy” Riehn, Melva Riley,and Enid Humphrey (Curtis Creek). Prayer requests can be added or removed by contacting Barb in the church office. You may send an “e-card” to patients at Blessing Hospital. Simply go to BlessingHospital.org and click on e-card on the left side tool bar. They will walk you through step by step and share your greeting with your loved one.
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