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Welcome to Worship at Federated! If you are new to Federated, please tell us on a “Visitors Card” & in a red Friendship Folder.
Children are welcome in worship at Federated. Children’s Activity Bags are at the Sanctuary entrance. The Library/“Cry Room” is child friendly. Child care is available Sundays in the Nursery. Ushers are here to help you — please ask them if you need hearing assistance devices and large
print hymnals — ushering this month are Lloyd Castner, John Lohr, Terry Norris and Vianne Stroope-West, Youth Usher.
We are called Federated because on July 2, 1914, Columbus’ Congregational (now the United Church of Christ) and Presbyterian churches joined to serve as one congregation.
The Order of St. Andrew serves as Federated’s deacons. Prayer requests can be shared on Prayers Cards in the pew pockets or Prayer Chain requests to the Church Office (402) 564-2812
to call the Order of St. Andrew. The Prayer Chain is strictly confidential. If you missed worship last week, visit www.federatedcolumbus.org for videos of worship and bulletins, or on Channel 1304 (HD) Mondays & Saturdays at Noon and Sunday evenings at 8pm.
In case of an emergency, the pastors’ cell phone numbers are: Annika: (402) 942-1636 / Edward: (402) 302-2812
Federated Church Clergy and Staff
Rev. Dr. Annika Lister Stroope Senior Pastor
Jim Rains Office Manager
Rev. Dr. S. Edward Yang Associate Pastor
for Children, Youth, and Families [email protected]
Chrissy Ford Bookkeeper & Publications Coord.
Lee Augustin, Organist Zach Nickolite, Custodian
Bob Arp, Chancel Choir Director Ashli Porter, Nursery Attendant
Stuart Gausman Bell Choir Director
Lay Pastor Antonio Garcia El Buen Pastor Fellowship
Governing Council 2018 - Federated Church Elders
Dave Melick, President • Bill Royer, Vice President Louise Moran, Secretary • Terry Norris, Treasurer
Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020
Jeannie Kiser-Jensen
Julie Graham Wilma Arp
Sharon Kuncl Kathy Leischner Linda Wheatley
Bill Royer Gail Wurdeman Doug Williams
Thursday, February 1,
2018
Sunday, February 4,
2018
JOYS & CONCERNS We hold Judy Temme and family in prayer at the death of Dick. The memorial service for Dick was at Federated on Thursday, February 1. We hold the family of Hanson Elliott in prayer. Hanson passed away January 29th. The memorial service for Hanson was at Solt-Wagner Funeral home on Saturday, February 3. Please pray for Myra Kuncl, great-granddaughter of Sharon Kuncl, who is in the ICU at Columbus Hospital. Please pray for Janet Lyon as she recuperates from leg surgery at Columbus Hospital.
Please pray for Margaret Trew as she has transitioned from her home to Morys Haven.
THIS WEEK AT FEDERATED CHURCH Sunday, February 4 9:30am Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:30am Sunday School, Ed Center, Upper Room 10:45am Adult Bible Education, Sanctuary 3:00pm El Buen Pastor Worship Service, Sanctuary Monday, February 5 8:30am Monday Morning Bible Study, EC 8 5:15pm OSA Meeting, Library 5:15pm Special Olympics, Gym 7:00pm CM Teachers Meeting, EC 8 7:00pm Boy Scouts Troop 212, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, February 6 8:00am Tues. Morning Book Group, Fellowship Hall 4:00pm Emerson Elementary After-school Tutoring 7:00pm Cub Scouts Pack 279, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, February 7 3:00pm Wed. Youth After School, FH, Upper Rooms 6:30pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:30pm Youth Club, Upper Room, Gym 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, February 8 6:30pm Thursday Worship Service, Sanctuary Friday, February 9 8:30am MOPS Meeting, EC/FH/Gym 6:00pm Latino Prayer Service, Sanctuary Saturday, February 10, No events scheduled Sunday, February 11 9:30am Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:30am Sunday School, Ed Center, Upper Room 10:45am Adult Bible Education, Sanctuary 3:00pm El Buen Pastor Worship Service, Sanctuary
TODAY - Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday! See attached flyer about this outreach to the Platte
County Food Pantry!
Education Hour After Sunday Worship Sunday School for pre-K to high school are welcome to Christian formation and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. in
the Education Center &Upstairs Youth Rooms
Adult Education Hour in the Sanctuary at 10:45 am welcomes all adults! Today the video series “Fear of
the Other” asks the question is there are distinctively Christian way to engage the ‘outsider’ or ‘stranger’? This study will help participants understand how to recognize and re-train natural fears of difference.
NEXT SUNDAY - February 11 Elona Street-Stewart, Synod Executive, will preach
9:30am Service and lead Adult Education. Elona previously served as the Synod Associate for Racial-Ethnic Ministries and was a volunteer church leader since 1980. In 2001, she was elected to the St. Paul
School Board, and became the first American Indian elected to an urban school district in Minnesota.
2018 Address Directories & Annual Reports
THANK YOU TO ZACH NICKOLITE Zach has been Federated Church’s custodian for 9 years. We send Zach with our prayers and good wishes as he begins a new position with Beard Warren on Feb. 5. If you would like to send a thank you gift to Zach, please send gifts to the church and note “Zach Nickolite” in the memo line.
ANNOUNCEMENTS For more details, visit www.federatedcolumbus.org,
or contact the church office (402)564-2812.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation Sunday, February 26th
(after the 9:30am Worship Service)
2018 Address Directories are still in production. Please inform Chrissy of input for these you may have - [email protected] or (402) 564-2812.
2018 Annual Reports will be printed by the church office by request. Reports will be uploaded to the website next week www.federatedcolumbus.org
To Members and Friends of Federated - You continue to humble us with your ongoing
supportive love. Throughout lengthy health issues, you helped him stand tall with your hugs,
teasing, and genuine expressions of concern... .your visits and laughter were highlights in his day. Truly,
there are not adequate words to express our appreciation to you, our Federated Family, for your
many heartfelt gestures, cards, and gifts. Each one of you is such a blessing in our lives.
With love, Lee and Family
Ash Wednesday is February 14 Federated will host this year’s Ecumenical Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. with our neighbors from 1st Methodist, Grace, & St. Luke’s. Invite a friend to begin Lent at this meaningful worship service.
Tuesday Christian Book Discussion Group will meet at 8AM (instead of 7AM). All are invited to for coffee in Fellowship Hall. Lenten Reading: The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach about Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem by Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossan.
We Gather To Worship God Thursday February 1 and Sunday, February 4, 2018
Hymns, Songs, Prayers, and liturgies in Bold are for the participation of the Congregation The Prelude invites us to begin our time of worship; please take this time for silent reflection.
Prelude March and Hornpipe from Water Music Suite Handel Lee Augustin, Organ & Piano
Welcome & Announcements (Please sign and pass Friendship Folders to your neighbors.)
* Call to Worship Micah 6:8 One: With what will we come before the Lord? All: The Lord has told us what is good: One: that we should do justice, All: and love kindness, and walk humbly with God. One: Let us worship God.
* Opening Hymn No. 298 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy Alex Garcia, Acolyte
Unison Prayer of Confession and Reconciliation One: Gracious God, in Christ you call us to unity of mind and purpose, All: but we confess that our hearts turn to separation from you. One: Help us to remember, O God, that we have all been baptized in one body. All: Draw us together in your Spirit, so that we may proclaim Christ’s ministry in one voice. One: All are invited to offer silent prayers of confession.
Declaration of God’s Forgiveness Romans 8 & 2 Corinthians 5 One: Amen. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone, a new life has begun.
Friends, hear the good news: All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.
* Song of Praise We Are the Family of God
Children’s Sermon (Sun.) All children are invited to come forward for a special message. Edward Yang, Associate Pastor for Children, Youth, & Families
Prayer for Illumination
Reading of Scripture The Gospel According to Mark 5: 30 - 45 (pew Bible New Testament page 40)
Sermon Annika Lister Stroope, Senior Pastor
* Communion Hymn No. 521 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart Congregation Sings Refrain, followed by Cantors/Choir singing Verse 1, then Congregation sings Refrain
*As you are able in body or in spirit, please rise.
* The Passing of the Peace One: As children of God, we are no longer strangers, but friends. The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Please greet one another with a sign of peace.
* Communion Hymn No. 521 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart Congregation sings Refrain, then Verse 2 followed by Refrain
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Choral Anthem (Sun.) Celtic Communion arr. M. Hayes Bob Arp, Director
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer 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.
Communion of God’s People Congregants are served communion in the pews. Please hold the bread and cup to partake together. Federated celebrates an open table, meaning all who trust in Christ are welcome to receive communion. Children are welcome to receive communion with the permission of parents and guardians as part of the family’s on-going conversations about faith. Only grape juice is served for communion, though the service sometimes refers to “wine.” Gluten-free wafers are at the center of bread trays. After partaking, please place cups in pew holders.
Prayer after Communion (Unison) All: Gracious God, you feed us with the bread of life, and renew us for your service. Help us to share Christ’s invitation to be faithful disciples going forth from this table. Amen.
* Communion Hymn No. 521 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart Congregation sings Refrain, then Verse 3 followed by Refrain
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory They’ll Know We’re Christians by Our Love arr. DeCou * Hymn of Dedication No. 375 Lord of All Good
Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to you; Use them your holy purpose to fulfill; Tokens of love and pledges brought anew, That our whole life is offered to your will.
* Prayer of Dedication (unison) Gracious God, the gratitude of your people testifies to our dependence on you, even when we are slow to express our thanks. Touch this offering with your creative, cleansing hand, that our modest means might yet be used to do your work. Amen.
* Closing Hymn No. 375 Lord of All Good (verses 2 & 3)
* Blessing and Sending
Postlude Morning Song France
After praising God with the Postlude, all are warmly welcome to Sunday fellowship time with refreshments at Café La Fed, hosted this week by Circle 2.
*As you are able in body or in spirit, please rise. ‡ tune on page 592 of hymnal CCLI License #1160936
Begin Your Lenten Journey Next Week at the Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Worship Service
February 14 at 7 ‘o clock p.m. Hosted by Federated Church with Chancel & Bell Choirs
