FEBRUARY 12, 2017 PRELUDE (9 AM) (11 AM) SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP Joy and Celebration March on 11 LASST UNS ERFREUEN 11 Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 280 God Is Here! *LITANY OF PRAISE God's glory shines forth in sky, earth and sea. 9&11AM Lee J. Afdahl June Nixon ABBOT'S LEIGH For the gift of life in its fullness, 0 God, we thank you! God's spirit breaks down barriers and draws us together in love. In all we do and all we say and all we are, 0 God, we praise you! *GLORIA PATRI 35 PRAYER FOR PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS CALL TO PRAYER The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray ... GREATOREX PAST ORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER (using debts and debtors) & CHORAL RESPONSE THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS (9AM) (11 AM) *THE DOXOLOGY 46 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION COMMUNION HYMN 417 THE LORD'S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE TABLE Ubi Caritas** Joy and Celebration We Place upon Your Table, Lord (stanzas 1 and 3) THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND THE PRAYERS OF THE ELDERS THE SHARING OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP Christ's table is open to all. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Maurice Durufle Lee J. Afdahl OLD HUNDREDTH WINCHESTER NEW *The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be. *(11 AM) HYMN 588 Have Thine Own Way, Lord! (stanzas 1, 2 and 4) ADELAIDE Parents, during 11 a.m worship, please bring your first-third graders to join a Worship and Wonder leader in the Gallery. Children will return to the Sanctuary after the Hymn of Discipleship. SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:21-30 The text may be found on page 4 of the New Testament in the pew Bibles) CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. (llAM)ANTHEM Ubi Caritas** Maurice Durufle Where there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us revere and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another. Where there is charity and love, God is there. Amen. -translation of Latin antiphon © 1960 Editions DURAND. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License A-7203212 SERMON Literalists, Beware! *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP 432 0 Christ, the Way, the Truth, the Life *BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE Ringing of the Tower Bells ST.PETER *POSTLUDE Festival Finale Malcolm Archer Preaching Chuck Rolen +Gallery Worship Leaders Jessica Vacketta +Lectern door Tyler Heston +Narthex door Musicians Arlene Small, Guest Organist Chancel Choir Todd Prickett, Choirmaster Ad Deum Handbell Choir IN THE SERVICE Scripture Reader Urbin McKeever Acolytes Rainer Williams and Jacob Burton Ward Butler and Ethan Prickett Chancel Guild Preparing communion today are Cindy Hoover, Carol Smith, and Dan Smith. Elders t Anne Sanders and Charles Sanders Bobby Hawley and Diane Hawley +Cantey St. & Tower doors Flowers The flowers in the Chancel are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Susan McAdams "Ninnom" Harrell; gone but hardly forgotten[ The Harrell Family The flowers in the Gallery are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bill Robinson by his family. +Ministers & Elders will greet you following worship at the indicated locations. TH/S WEEK @UniversityChristianChurch THE NEWCOMERS CLASS, offered for those who are new to UCC, continues today at 1Oam in Room 201. All are welcome to attend! Questions are encouraged! WORSHIP BAGS FOR CHILDREN are available at the Gallery door. Check out this new way to engage our children in worship. Please make sure you return the Worship Bags to the baskets after service. THIRD GRADE BIBLE CLASS continues today at 10 am in Room 218. Join us for our six week Learning to Use My Bible class followed by the presentation of Bibles as a gift from UCC in worship on February 26. SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAMS I TONIGHT I 5 PM ROOM IN THE INN I EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING We offer hope and hospitality by hosting 10 homeless guests each Wednesday for dinner, a good night's sleep and breakfast. Sign up in the Gallery today for one of the many service opportunities. LOOKING AT THE WHOLE BIBLE IN TEN WEEKS I SUNDAYS A chronological study of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament Books, led by Rev. Dr. Eldon Irving, continues at 10 am in Room 207. Jump in any at time! PICKLEBALL I TODAY Join us from 4:30-6 pm in Walker Hall. You are welcome to swing by at any time or stay for the entire evening! No experience necessary. WILD WOMEN BOOK CLUB meets Monday, February 13 at 6 pm at Cat City Grill and Tuesday, February 14 at 11 :30 am at UCC for discussi on of Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts. NOMINATIONS OF CHURCH LAY LEADERS Recommendation cards are available at boxes located throughout the church Deadline is February 15.