ST. CHARLES CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) www.stcharleschristianchurch.org A God-centered, community-oriented gathering place for all generations of people. A Family and Community Church TRADITIONAL SERVICE January 18, 2015 9:00 A.M. PRELUDE Carolyn Nicholson BRINGING IN THE LIGHT *PRAISE HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #16 (All) *CALL TO WORSHIP One: Hurry! Drop everything and follow Jesus! Many: The time is now; the Kingdom of God has come near. One: Quick! Put aside your work, your burdens and concerns. Many: Rejoice and return because Jesus Christ is here! *INVOCATION (In unison) Like the first disciples, we accept your invitation to come and follow you, O God. School us and prepare us as you fill our expectant hearts. Inspire us to participate in your world in new and exciting ways; all this we ask in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen. GLORIA PATRI PRAYER HYMN “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” PRAYER Sharing Joys and Concerns Meditation in Silence Pastoral Prayer THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors) 2 #588 (All) SPECIAL MUSIC “Lord, for Tomorrow and Its Needs” SCRIPTURE READING Chancel Choir Matthew 1:14-20 SERMON Rev. Chris Franklin “HURRY” HYMN “O God, Unseen Yet Ever Near“ #399 (All) AT THE TABLE Offertory Sentence/Meditation Offering Presentation of Offering *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication INVITATION TO COMMUNION Distribution of Bread and Cup Elder’s Prayer Words of Institution When the Deacons pass the trays, please take and hold the bread and cup. We will all partake of the emblems together after the words of dedication. *INVITATIONAL HYMN #72 (All) “To God Be the Glory” CARRYING THE LIGHT TO THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE You are invited to join us for fellowship after morning Worship today. *Those who are able may stand. 3 10:30 A.M. A Celebration with Song and Word January 18, 2015 Welcome Prelude Praise God with Songs (3) (Children can leave for Sunday School class) Prayer for Ourselves and Others and The Lord’s Prayer Scripture Words of Good News for Our Lives Rev. Chris Franklin Invitation to the Table Prayer of Thanks Offering our Hearts and Our Financial Resources Special Music “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” Kathy Shipley & Michael Redenbeaux The Lord’s Supper If you are able, you are invited to come to the front of the church and take communion by selecting a piece of bread, then dipping it into the juice and eating it. If you need assistance, an elder will bring it to you where you are sitting. Come forward and stand with the Pastor if you would like to have prayer or join the church. Closing Song Go in Peace MEMBERSHIP Anyone who considers becoming a member of a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is invited to make their desires known to the church by moving to the front of the sanctuary during the “Invitation to Discipleship” hymn. Because we believe everyone is responsible only to God for their understanding of faith, there is no test for membership to become a Disciple of Christ. The baptism of all other churches is acknowledged as making you already a member of the universal church. If you have not been baptized, we expect you would schedule that act soon in obedience to the call of Christ. You may want to discuss your intentions with the pastor before sharing your decision with the Congregation, but that step is not required. 4 In The Life of the Church... Prayers of the Church (Email prayer requests or changes to Sherry or call the church office) Nancy Beaber Karen Brown, brain tumor Tom Burse, cancer Kathy Button, complications from Alpha 1 Bill and Caroline Coffey Edna Dixon, healing Susan Ehlmann Brandon Ellis, family issues Nellie Estill, heart problems Jo Nell Fizer, breast cancer Alice Ford, stroke Braelynn French, brain tumor Verba Frick Bobby Garner Karen Garner, health issues Caroline Humke Jerry Hollingsworth, lung cancer Waldo Holloway Brady Hulbert, autism The Family of Norman Jeffries & the Drydens George Kutey, lung cancer Rita McArdle, liver cancer Linda Morrow, stroke Lt. Nathan Nelson Dick Pfleging, hospice care Gerald & Marge Ricker Peggy Riley Tina Robinson, health issues Pam Seiford, terminal lung cancer Larry Smoot, colon cancer Abby Sowell, bronchiectasis Kelly Wever, double lung Transplant Mark Wrozier, brain tumor Wendy, breast cancer Robert Yuede, cancer Those who serve locally and overseas Baptism classes will begin February 15. If this is a step you have been thinking about taking, please talk to Pastor Chris to enroll. Directory photos will be available to review by the end of January. If you don’t receive your proofs or have any questions, please call Susan Kranz. Once you receive your proofs, please let Aaron know which one you want in the directory. Thanks! ALL ARE INVITED!! Beginning Wednesday, January 28, SCCC will offer a new opportunity to fellowship with members and friends. Dinners will be held each Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Our first dinner will be Molly O’s chili. Please sign up! We encourage you to use direct deposit contributing. Just go to your online banking account and set up a payment schedule to St. Charles Christian Church. IGNITE Teens - mark your calendars for a Sunday field trip on 3/22 to see “The Promise”, as part of an upcoming series on the Journey to the Cross. January’s items for New Hope are: cereal, pancake mix and syrup. Please give generously! 5 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES for January 18 — January 25 (For all meetings, events & E-Word, please visit www.stcharleschristianchurch.org) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Regular Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: Traditional Service—9:00 am (Nursery provided) Fellowship—10:00 am Adult Sunday School—10:30 am Creative Worship Service—10:30 am (Nursery provided) Handbell Choir Practice, 6:30 pm Choir Practice, 7:30 pm Praise Team Practice, 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study, 10:00 am 30 Minutes of Prayer, 11:00 am (Phyllis Parsons) Ignite, 3:30 PM Girl Scouts, 6:30 pm Daises, 4:30 pm THURSDAY FRIDAY Connections to Success, 9:00 am SATURDAY SUNDAY Regular Sunday Morning Worship Schedule UPCOMING EVENTS Good Ole Guys & Gals—February 3, 8:30 am 6 SERVING SCHEDULE January 18 January 25 9:00 AM Ken Ingram Kent Stone 10:30 AM Carolyn Hulbert WORSHIP LEADERS COMMUNION STEWARD 1st Service: Susan Kranz 1st Service: Susan Kranz Micah Franklin Cheyenne Porterfield Kathy Johnson Barbara Pfleging 9:00 AM Sara Crump John Curran 10:30 AM Amy Payne Pat Porterfield 9:00 AM Kathy Johnson Larry VanHouten 10:30 AM Tiffany Hicks Doug Payne 9:00 AM Valerie VanHouten, Sue Blessing, Alan Johnson, Aubren Watson Ken Ingram, Leila Shockley 10:30 AM Linda Hampton, John Riley Kim Dolinar, Jessica Ralls ACOLYTE GREETERS 9:00 AM ELDER OFFERTORY ELDER BREAD/CUP DEACONS SOUNDBOARD OPERATOR 1st Service: Micah Franklin FELLOWSHIP TIME ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Pat Peters 1st Service: Linda Walton Phyllis Parsons “God was Here and I was Out to Lunch” by James W. Moore CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL LIL DOVES SOUL SURFERS/GOD’S ANGELS IGNITE TEENS Casey Emma, Heather Sarah, Micah Christy, Donna Elizabeth, Honey Honey, Jo 7 Every month our Sunday school kids will be making useful gift items for Operation Christmas Child boxes. How can you help with this ministry? In January we are collecting hats, gloves and scarves for boys and girls. Please deposit these items in the OCC box in the Narthex. St. Charles Christian Church A Disciples of Christ Congregation 3337 Rue Royale St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-947-1821 E-mail: [email protected] Stamp www.stcharleschristianchurch.org ‘Like’ us on Facebook! OUR STAFF Rev. Chris Franklin, Minister…...816.392.2819 Sherry K. Everett, Secretary…….636.947.1821 Carolyn Nicholson, Keyboardist Carol Bello, Bell Choir & Music Director Connie Shockley, Nursery Attendant Debbie Heck, Custodian Mike Hampton, Moderator Office Hours: 9:00 am—1:00 pm, Monday-Friday 8