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UPDATEVisit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details!
University ChristianChurch
a Disciples of Christ congregation
May 4, 2014
Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts
Our Rosemont Elementary School Summer Reading Book Drive insures every student at Rosemont takes home a new book for the summer.
Stop off at the Arches during May to chose a book and make your contribution.
The May Canned Food Drive has begun. Your non-perishable food contributions are appreciated.
(Be sure to check the expiration dates and only bring usable food items)
Do You Subscribe to Disciples News Service? Keep up-to-date on all things Disciples at www.disciples.org. You may subscribe to the newsletter
by clicking the News Service tab and entering your email address.
Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home.
Don’t Forget...Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11
Young Adult Service Camp for ages 19 to 29 at Disciples Crossing, May 15-18. $20 per day or $65 for all weekend. Send registration to [email protected].
Celebrating the New Face of Global Missions, featuring Jon Barnes, Global Ministries Executive and former missionary in Mozambique, and
UCC’s missionaries in Nicaragua, Laura Jean Torgerson and Tim Donaghy. Saturday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at South Hills Christian Church.
$10 registration includes catered lunch.
Don’t Miss the Room in the Inn Training Opportunity on Sunday, May 18, in the RITI Suite. Lunch will be provided as we train to work with our RITI guests. R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or 972.239.7769.
Women of Valor, the Sunday night women’s group, meets May 18 at 6 p.m. in Room 204. Please join us!
WILD Women Book Club meets Monday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at Cat City Grill and Tuesday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the UCC Library. Both will discuss
If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name by Heather Lende.
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Learn more about University Christian Church ministries
at universitychristian.org
For more about the Disciples of Christ, visit disciples.org
Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Sr. Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Ellen Lewis, Assoc. Minister of Administration; Dr. Daniel Terry, Assoc. Minister for Men’s Ministry; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Assoc. Minister of Outreach, Women’s Ministries and Membership; Rev. Jessica Vacketta, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for Middle School; Michael Yandell, Assist. Minister for High 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 on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org
Summer is Almost Here...Are Your Children Registered?
Vacation Bible School is June 24-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
If you have not yet registered or volunteered, jump online now: ucckids.org.
Fees and forms are at your fingertips! VBS is for this year’s twos through third graders.
Mission VBS for fourth-fifth graders is full and has a wait list.
Music Makers Camp Registration is underway! June 24-27, 12-3 p.m.
following VBS. Open to children entering second thru sixth grades in the fall.
Details under events at universitychristian.org or contact [email protected].
Cost is $45-lunch included.
Quadrennial Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia, June 25-29. Register online at www.discipleswomen.org. Scholarship available for first time attendees.
Contact Rev. Cyndy Twedell for more info!
France Trip: A French Feast for the Senses, with Church & the Arts is scheduled for May 8-17, 2015, with stops in Alsace, Normandy, Paris and Ile de France. Information
packets available in Room 239 or email [email protected] for information.
Our Missionary Partners Kristine Tisinger • Ghana
Elena Huegel • Chile
May 4, 2014 Youth Sunday 9 & 11 a.m.
Celebration of Worship
Prelude Peal Con Brio Katherine Thompson Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes
Call To Worship
*Processional Hymn 22 All Creatures of Our God and King Lasst Uns Erfreuen *Litany of Praise We give thanks to You O God, for You are good, and Your steadfast love endures forever. Your love is patient and kind. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things. We open our lives to Your embrace, Your steadfast love endures forever.
*Gloria Patri 35 Greatorex
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) & Response
The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Prelude No. 1 Heitor Villa-Lobos
*The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth
*Prayer of Dedication Communion Hymn 518 This is a Day of New Beginnings Beginnings The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table The Words of Institution and the Prayers 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.)
Communion Music Here I Am, Lord Daniel L. Schutte The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.
*(11 a.m.) Hymn 293 Out of Need and Out of Custom Gathering
(stanzas 1 and 3)(No Children’s Worship and Wonder today. Program will resume next week!)
Scripture Jeremiah 29:10-14(Scripture found on page 731 of the Old Testament in the pew Bibles).
Sermon Tyler Mair
Scripture Numbers 20:1-12(Scripture found on page 138 of the Old Testament in the pew Bibles).
Sermon Rachel Long
Anthem Fantasy on King’s Weston arr. Fred Gramann Scripture Luke 12:42-48
(Scripture found on page 75 of the New Testament in the pew Bibles).Sermon Mindy McCoy
Scripture Luke 24:13-35(Scripture found on page 90 of the New Testament in the pew Bibles).
Sermon Lindsay Puckett *Hymn of Discipleship 546 Amazing Grace! New Britain
(stanzas 1 and 4)(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 A Trumpet Alleluia Franklin D. Ashdown
PreachingTyler Mair
Rachel LongMindy McCoy
Lindsay Puckett
MusiciansKyla K. Rosenberger, Senior Organist
Wells Owen, baritoneUCC Ringers
Eric Mullins, DirectorWhitechapel Handbell Choir
Mimi Rogers, DirectorSean McCrary, classical guitar
AcolytesClayton Thomas and Georgia Curtis
Dylan Welch and Aria Welch
Youth Ministry Staff Russ Boyd, Associate Minister
Alison Nicoll, Assistant Minister Michael Yandell, Assistant Minister
Chancel GuildPreparing communion today
are Linda Austin, Donna Erwin and Mark Muller.
Chancel FlowersThe flowers in the Chancel are given
to the glory of God and in appreciation of all nurses and especially
UCC Parish Nurses.
A nursery is provided on the first floor for infants and preschool children.Assisted listening devices are available; please ask any usher to obtain one.
Have you signed an attendance card today?
In the Service
MinistersOn Call
Ministers are 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 Week
Ellen Lewis Jessica Vacketta
Congregational Leadership MeetingsPersonnel Committee
Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 p.m., Room 202
Communications Committee Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., Room 202
Building & Grounds Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., Room 202
Members of the congregation may attend congregational meetings with the exception of any portion of a meeting held in Executive Session.
Find us on Facebook at “University Christian Church”
A complete Sunday school program for all ages meets at 10 a.m. Parish Nurse Office open today from 9:30-11 a.m.
Join Us This Week!Today is Youth Sunday
and our middle and high school youth have planned and will lead our worship services.
This year’s theme is Embrace It.
The Newcomers Class, offered for those who are new to UCC, begins today at 10 a.m. in Room 201. All are welcome to attend. Questions are encouraged!
Faithful, The Trinity Brazos Area of the Christian Church Assembly, is today at South Hills Christian Church (3200 Bilglade Rd., 76133, 3-7 p.m. Cost is $10.
Cinco de Finals Feast! Enjoy a free Mexican dinner along with a short study break, open to all college students. Monday, May 5, 5-7 p.m., Room 207.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Women’s Ministries Circles meet on Tuesday, May 6. If you are interested in joining a Circle, please contact the Women’s Ministries Office.
Celebrate Our High School Graduates at the Senior Banquet on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Catered dinner is $10
per person. R.S.V.P. to Susan Rogers at [email protected].
Weekend Tour of David Bates Art and Sculpture Friday, May 9, 6 p.m., Modern Art Museum–docent led tour, free admission.
Saturday, May 10, 8:50 a.m. Take the TRE train to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture Museum. Tickets are $10, $7 and $5. Reservations needed by Wednesday, May 7.
Additional info – [email protected] or [email protected].
Latte with the Ladies is Saturday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m. at The Cup (3909 Camp Bowie Blvd). Women of all ages are welcome to join
the fellowship and great conversations on the second Saturday of each month.
