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Thank You for Your Generous Support of Week of Compassion. We look forward to welcoming Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold,
Week of Compassion Associate Director, to UCC on Sunday, April 3.
Decorative Arts Show will be held on Sunday, April 10. Registration forms for the exhibit are available in The Arches and the Reception Desk. Deadline is April 2.
Artists of all ages are welcome to submit a piece. Contact Joyce Raessler at 817.738.2944 or [email protected].
A Support Group for Caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia meets the second Thursday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m.
in Room 201. Dr. Charles Sanders and Leslie Dell facilitate the group.
Common Ground Sunday Morning Bible Study is at 10 a.m. in Room 313. Join us as we study on the book of Job. Email [email protected] with questions.
Faithfully Fit Forever is a light aerobic exercise program that meets on Mondays at 4 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. each week. All are welcome.
The Flower Ministry needs small vases for the arrangements they deliver to hospitals, care facilities and homebound members. Email [email protected] for details.
Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home.
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UPDATEVisit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details!
University ChristianChurch
a Disciples of Christ congregation
March 6, 2016
Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts
The TBA Disciples Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat is April 1–3, at Disciples Crossing in Athens. Registration deadline is March 14. This year’s theme is The Icing on the Cake. Contact Women’s Ministries if you are interested in attending.
WILD Women Book Club is Monday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at Cat City Grill and Tuesday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. in the UCC Library
for discussion of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.
Hear Special Chancel Choir Music at the Holy Thursday Worship service–a cantata titled Return to Me featuring the choir, piano and cello. Gradual darkness
and communion remind us of the final days of Jesus’ life. Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m.
Music Makers Camp, led by Mary Farmer, Children’s Choir Director, follows VBS, from 12-3 p.m., June 23-26. Music Makers Camp is for children entering 2-7 grades.
$60 per child including lunch. Registration at universitychristian.org. Email [email protected] or [email protected] for details.
Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Senior Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Senior Associate Minister; Rev. Jessica Vacketta, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Rev. Christi McDowell, Assoc. Minister of Pastoral Care, Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for High School Tyler Heston, Assist. Minister for Middle School; Kyla K. Rosenberger, Dir. of Music and Sr. Organist; and Kera Watts, Dir. of Children’s Ministries.
2720 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109 • 817.926.6631
Listen live at 11 a.m. on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org under Resources
Our Missionary Partners Elena Huegel, Chile
Paul Turner, Democratic Republic of Congo
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March 20, Palm Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. Worship • 5:30 p.m. Agape Feast
join us for a time of prayer, contemplation & feasting.
March 24, 7 p.m. Holy Thursday Worship
March 27, Easter Sunday Worship6:45 a.m. Sunrise • 9 & 11 a.m. Traditional
Weekly Lenten Devotional email “subscribe” to [email protected]
March 6, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Lent 9 & 11 a.m.
Celebration of Worship
Prelude Gothic Triptych Gordon Young I. The Nave II. Rose Window III. Procession Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes
*Processional Hymn 200 What Wondrous Love Is This Wondrous Love
*Litany of Praise Come, let us celebrate the forgiving, reconciling love of God. For once we were lost and felt so far away. We rejoice, for God’s love is lavished upon us forever. Now we have been found and welcomed home. *Kyrie Eleison 300 Lord, Have Mercy upon Us Willan Kyrie
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Call To Prayer The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray…
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (using debts and debtors) & Choral Response
The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Wondrous Love arr. Jeffery Honoré *The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth
*Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn 410 Now We Come Before God’s Presence St. Paul’s (stanzas 1 and 4) The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table The Words of Institution and the Prayers of the Elders The Sharing of the Bread and the Cup
(All followers of Christ are invited to share in the bread and cup which represent the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, as they nourish us in our life together in His name.)
The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
*(11 a.m.) Hymn 581 This Is a Day of New Beginnings beginnings(Worship and Wonder for first through third graders will not meet this week. We will resume next week)
Scripture Luke 15:11-32(The text may be found on page 78 in the New Testament in the Pew Bibles.)
*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.
Congregational Response The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Anthem Amazing Grace Michael John TrottaAmazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a soul like me! I once was lost, but now am found, I was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to heal, and grace my fears relieved.How precious did that grace appear, the first hour I believed.Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come.
‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and that grace shall lead me home.Sweet, how sweet the sound. Grace.
--text: John Newton, 1779 © 2015 Birnamwood Publications. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A-7203212
Sermon Getting Lost and Being Found *Hymn of Discipleship 340 Softly and Tenderly Thompson (stanzas 1 and 3)
(All those who are inspired to confess their faith in Christ or make a discipleship covenant with our congregation are invited to join the pastors at the front of the church.)
*Benediction and Choral Response Ringing of the Tower Bells *Postlude Rapsodie Gothique Gordon Young
Preaching: Larry Thomas
Worship LeadersCyndy W. Twedell and Jessica Vacketta
MusiciansKyla K. Rosenberger, Senior Organist
Chancel Choir Kristin Stewart, Soprano
Eric Mullins, Assistant ChoirmasterUCC Ringers
Mimi Rogers, Director
AcolytesTevy Sek and Novyn Sek
Rainer Williams and Payne Wellman
Chancel GuildPreparing communion today are
Linda Austin, Mark Muller and Roxanne Penix.
Scripture Reader: Walt Junker
EldersDan Smith and Phyllis Allen
Imma Jeanne Alexander and Eldon Irving
Chancel FlowersThe flowers in the Chancel are given
to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jeff Conatser
by Jerry and Cheryl Conatser.
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Ministersare On Calland available
after hours and on weekends
for pastoral care emergencies. If you have a need, call us at 817.926.6631, and follow the prompts.
On Call this WeekCyndy W. TwedellChristi McDowell
Congregational Leadership Meetings
Building & Grounds CommitteeSunday, March 13, 12:15 p.m., Room 226
Members of the congregation may attend congregational meetings with the exception of any portion of a meeting held in Executive Session.
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Childcare provided from 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. for infants-preschool.A complete Sunday school program for all ages meets at 10 a.m.
Handicap accessible restrooms located in the Gallery (second floor). Assisted listening devices are available; please ask an usher to obtain one.
This Week at University Christian ChurchWe Will Observe Silence during communion throughout the season of Lent.
College First Sunday Lunch today. Students are invited to meet Rev. Vacketta in the Gallery after 11 a.m. worship and walk to Los Vaqueros for a free lunch.
Lenten Devotionals and Children’s Lenten activities available in The Arches.
Friday Fellowship is March 11 at 11 a.m. in Room 207. Award-winning author and UCC member, Dr. Ann Arnold, will share her insights into what church life was like over the years in Fort Worth. Lunch following the presentation, please bring a side dish. R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or contact Barb Rektorik at UCC.
Join UCC’s Spring Softball Team! Women and men ages 16 and up (age as of the first game of the season) are welcome to join the team. Games are
Friday evenings at Gateway Park in Fort Worth from March 11–May 13. Sign-up online at universitychristian.org and email [email protected] with questions.
Latte with the Ladies is Saturday, March 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at Brewed (801 W. Magnolia Ave., 76104). Women of all ages are welcome to join the fellowship and great conversations on the second Saturday of each month.
You are Invited to a Prayer Bead Meeting, Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m. in Room 205. No experience needed, beginning beader skill taught
and all equipment provided. Prayer beads are made for UCC and THR Harris Hospital for people in crisis situations.
Easter Plant Orders Forms are available at the Reception Desk, The Arches Information Desk or online. Plants are $25 each. Email [email protected] for details.
VBS and Mission VBS–UCC member and volunteer registration continues through March. Visit ucckids.org to register your child for VBS and to register as
an adult or youth volunteer. Don’t miss out on Surf Shack VBS 2016!