Welcome to Kingwood Christian Church

We seek to be an open and inclusive community committed to learning and practicing the teachings of Jesus.

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Prelude Pixie Thames Welcome Rev. Amber Mattingly Passing the Peace of Christ Call To Worship

*Hymn “Come Ye Thankful People Come” 718

“Come Now Is The Time To Worship” P2

Call to Prayer / Sharing the Joys & Needs of Life Before the Lord The Lord’s Prayer

Anthem “Word of God Speak”

Sermon “Finding God In The Ordinary”

Genesis 28:10-19 / Rev. Chad Mattingly

Hymn of Celebration

“Jesus Your Name” P71 Elders and Deacons gather in the Narthex

*Affirmation of Faith

We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God,

and proclaim Him Lord and Savior of the world.

Invitation to Communion

Words of Institution

Communion Prayer Pam Barker

Sharing the Bread and Cup

Offertory Meditation Offertory Song “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” Steve Nelson

*Song of Praise “Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow” 46

Offertory Prayer Brian Gill Invitation to Discipleship *Hymn “Mighty to Save”

Benediction Postlude

*Please stand

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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 our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil

For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Children’s Sermon Children ages Pre-K thru 2nd grade will be dismissed

for Worship and Wonder following the Children’s Sermon

This Week’s Announcements

Reception for Amber Mattingly

Join us on Sunday, July 30 for an appreciation luncheon for Rev. Amber Mattingly

Please bring a salad, fruit or cookies to share.

We will set up on Saturday, July 29 @ 2:00 p.m.

We also need help serving and cleaning up on Sunday. Contact Gail Hartman 281-360-6380

Thanks to those that donated to the special Pentecost Offering. Our congregation is sending $1,435 toward beginning new churches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). What an exciting time! In the year 2000, our general church made a commitment to begin 1,000 new churches by the year 2020, and we are closing in on that goal! Many thanks to each of you for your continued generosity.

Our special denominational offerings are above and beyond your tithes and pledges to Kingwood Christian Church. Indeed, how blessed we are to live in abundance, sharing our gifts outside the walls of our congregation.

Karen Tillett, Stewardship Committee

Our KCC t-shirts serve as a symbol

of our unity in practicing our faith… wear it everywhere you go!

One: God says, “I have called you to go and be a blessing to the world.

Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and

I will bring you back to this sacred place.” (Genesis 28)

All: With this stone, we name this sacred place the house of God.

One: In times of trouble, in times of despair, in times when hope seems

far away, we cry out to God. (1 Sam 7:12)

All: With this stone, we name this place God Helps for we have

seen that the Lord has helped us thus far.

One: When your children ask “What do those stones mean to you?”

Say to them…. (Joshua 4)

All: With this stone, we claim that God works in mighty ways for

the good of all people.

One: Dear friends, you are God’s chosen and precious living stones

created to show the beauty of God’s love in all that you say and in

all that you do. (1 Peter 2)

All: With this stone, we cry out, “God’s works are marvelous in

our eyes!”

For Our Guests ...

We are so glad that you are here! It is our hope that you will feel at home at Kingwood Christian Church. It is our prayer that God will bless you through this worship experience. Here is information that might be helpful to you and your family: Kingwood Christian Church is celebrating 40 years of ministry this year. Our congregation is part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) which is the oldest mainline denomination founded on American soil. Information about Disciples is available at the Ministry Center in the foyer or by visiting www.disciples.org. Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) celebrate open communion. That means anyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ is invited to participate in communion. Professional nursery care is available for babies thru Kindergarten. Please ask one of our greeters in the foyer to direct you to the nursery. Assisted listening devices are available in the foyer to help members and guests participate more fully in worship. Speak to one of our greeters who will be happy to help you.

To find out more about our ministry, visit our website at www.kwcc.org. Please feel free to contact the church office at 281/360-7910 during our office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our staff includes:

Rev. Dr. Chad Mattingly Senior Pastor

Rev. Amber Mattingly Assoc. Pastor for Spiritual Formation & Families

Rev. Margaret Maat Minister of Leadership Development

Chris Aleman Youth Director

Josh Taylor Music Director

Pixie Thames Pianist

Sabrina Reynolds Ministry Support Administrator

Prayer Requests

Healing & Strength & Wholeness

Pat Conrad, Andrea Conrad’s husband

Rhaetta Gennusa, Frank Gennusa’s wife

Courtney Rae Parker, Craig Parker’s daughter-in-law

Bethleen Bradford, Mary Brady’s & Wilma White’s niece

Mrs. Arrendondo, friend of Hollie Erickson

Dorothy White, member of KCC

Jim Dillier, Helen Dillier’s husband

Marisa Aleman, Chris Aleman’s wife

Charlotte Mundee, Tess Mustain’s mother

Iris Fleming (Charles & Ashley’s daughter), Ricky Henagan’s friends

Mary Pietenpol, Les & Carolyn King’s friend

Erin Hendon, Les & Carolyn King’s niece

Dave Johnson, Kathy Johnson’s husband

Titus Rasmussen, a friend of Del Head’s infant grandson

Safe Travels Elda Felix, Medical Mission Trip to Mexico

Condolences

Homer Adams, Linda Goddard’s father

Palmer Wilson Daniel, Ryan Nelson-Paryag’s friend

Jerry Henagan, Ricky Henagan’s uncle

Welcome & Thanksgiving

Brandon Allen Fowler-Wiedle, son of Shannon,

Bill & Debbie Fowler’s daughter, & her wife, Jen

Peyton Mattingly, Happy 13th Birthday

This Week at KCC

Sunday, July 23 Sunrise Prayer, Sanctuary 8:00 a.m.

Coffee, Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m.

Intergenerational Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, July 26 Women’s Freedom Bus Ministry 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Block Party (CYF & Chi Rho), KCC 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 27 Sisters of Spirit, Classroom A 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 22 Yoga, Narthex 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Sunday, July 30 Sunrise Prayer, Sanctuary 8:00 a.m.

Coffee, Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m.

Intergenerational Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 a.m.

Kingwood Block Party

Five Churches. One Lord CYF & Chi Rho students

7:00-8:30 p.m.

July 26—Kingwood Christian Church August 23—ColorBlast, Riverwood Middle School

Sunrise Prayer Join us every Sunday morning

8:00 a.m., Sanctuary

Finding God In The Ordinary