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February 21, 2010 First Sunday in
Lent 10:30 a.m.
Order
of Service
ENTER
TO WORSHIP
MUSIC
FOR MEDITATION
CHIMES CALL US TO WORSHIP
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY
Announcements Joys and Concerns of our
Church Family
Introduction of Guests
PRELUDE
*CALL
TO
WORSHIP
Leader: Sisters and brothers, Lenten
pilgrims, together we embark on a
wilderness journey.
People: Pilgrims on a road of awe and wonder.
Leader: We journey through places of
solitude, questions, and reflection.
People: Pilgrims on a road to self-discovery
and learning.
Leader: We journey through times of
alienation, hunger, and thirst.
People: Pilgrims on a road to oasis and
refreshment.
Leader: We journey through struggles born
of circumstances and choice.
People: Pilgrims on the road to acceptance
and healing.
Leader: We journey through the hills and
valleys of faithful living.
People: Pilgrims on a road to compassion and
liberation.
Leader: We make this journey together -
side-by-side - moving with Christ to the
beat of God’s heart.
People: Pilgrims on the road to risen life.
*OPENING HYMN “I Am Yours, O
Lord” No. 455 (B)
*UNISON INVOCATION
O God, we have come to worship you because we
believe in you, in your Son who is our Savior and in
your Holy Spirit. Please be among us in this holy time
we share together and lead us from this place out into
the world to serve in your name. Amen.
*APOSTLES
CREED
No. 881 (B)
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy
Ghost. As it
was in the beginning, is
now and ever shall be. World without end,
amen, amen.
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
Leader: The Peace of God be with you.
People: And also with you.
(People offer God’s peace to those nearby)
CHILDREN’S HYMN
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
No. 293 (B) Vrs. 1
Children’s Chat
Children’s Hymn - Last Verse
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Old
Testament Lesson Psalm 27
New
Testament Lesson Philemon 3:17-4:1
*Gospel Lesson St. Luke 13:31-35
SPECIAL MUSIC “One Bread,
One Body” Bell Choir
SERMON “Where Do We
Belong?” Rev. Ed Bray
Philemon 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
(using debts and debtors)
INSTRUMENTAL RESPONSE
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY We give you but your own, what e’er the
gift may be;
All that we have is yours
alone, we give it gratefully.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN
OF DEPARTURE “I’m Pressing on the Upward
Way” No. 442 (B)
*COMMISSION AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*Denotes those who are able are invited to
stand ........Depart to
serve
ST.
PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 N.
PERRY ST., ST. MARYS, OH 45885
(419)394-3811
(Church Office) (419)394-8733 (Church Fax)
email:
smucc@bright.net website:
www.stpaulsuccsm.org
email for Pastor Ed: ebray@bright.net and
his
home phone # is 419-300-9771
email
for prayer chain requests to Kendra Strand: mstrand@bright.net
Rev.
Ed Bray, D. Min.
Al Baker, Minister of Visitation
Becky
Anderson, Director of Music Laura
Yelton, Director of Children’s Choirs
Ann
Vogel, Organist
Andrea Spencer, Organist
Tom
Hevlin, Organist Emeritus
Bob Schumacher, Custodian
Peg
Meyer, Administrative Assistant
Rich Spencer, Audio and Video
Kendra Strand, Web Page Coordinator Amy
Keller, Confirmation Teacher
Jennifer Ginter, Church School Superintendent Kathy
McGee, Sunday Nursery Supervisor
Liturgist.....................................................Kevin
Gehres
Acolytes.....................................................Confirmands
Children’s
Offering.....................................Preschool
Greeters.....................................................Richard
and Inez Weisenbarger
Missionaries...............................................Members
of our Congregation
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VISITORS AND GUESTS - Welcome to St. Paul's United Church of Christ!!
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FRIENDSHIP REGISTERS - Everyone (members, visitors and guests) is invited to
sign the register each Sunday morning during
announcements. Persons in each pew nearest the side
aisles are asked to sign in the red book and pass it
down their pew.
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NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL TODDLER CARE
- for your convenience we have a staffed nursery
located in the educational building. Should it become
necessary for you to leave the sanctuary during worship,
you can view the morning service on the TV in the
nursery. PLEASE NOTE - Only Newborn to
Kindergarten age children are permitted in the Nursery
during our morning worship service to allow safety for
the newborns and toddlers. Children 1st Grade and older
need to remain in the church and enjoy a Quiet Bag.
Thank you for your understanding!!
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HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE rest room is located on the sanctuary level near the
elevette room and it also contains a baby changing
table.
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ENLARGED BULLETINS & HEARING DEVICES
- available if needed (consult an usher).
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TELEVISED WORSHIP SERVICE
- our worship service here at St. Paul’s is shown on
TSC cable - channel 2, every Sunday at 10:30 am and
also on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. There is a one week
delay of the service shown.
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RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN - on the registers at the North and South entrances
you will see a tray where you can place your bulletin to
be recycled (if you do not wish to take it home). Just
place it in the tray as you leave the sanctuary. Thank
you!
ST.
PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
201
N. Perry St.
St. Marys,
Ohio
February 21, 2010
“No
matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey,
you are
welcome here.”
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LOCK ONE COMMUNITY ARTS - will present the African Children’s Choir on Sunday
evening, April 18th at 7:00 pm in the James F. Dicke
Theater at New Bremen High School. Tickets are on sale
now at the True Value Hardware on Rt. 66 between New
Bremen and Minster or you may order them by mail -
adults are $20.00 and students are $15.00. Season
pamphlets with a brief description of the program and an
order form are available in the church office.
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EASTER 2010 - Let’s fill the sanctuary with Easter Lilies!! (See insert
in today’s bulletin). Lynda Hadley and Sara Seewer are
selling beautiful Easter Lilies again this year. All
proceeds will benefit Relay For Life and the Susan G.
Komen events. Cost is $14.00 per Lily (no delivery or
tax charge). Lilies will be delivered on April 1st to
the church in time for Easter Sunday services. You may
pick up your Lily after the 10:30 am service that
morning. Order will be taken on Feb. 28th, March 7th
and 14th - before and after church or you may call Sara
at 419-394-4200 or email Lynda at lsh@stmfoundry.com
"I
stood beside a hill
Smooth with new-laid snow,
A
single star looked out
From the cold evening glow.
There was no other creature
That saw what I could see--
I
stood and watched the evening star
As
long as it watched me."
-
Sara Teasdale, February Twilight
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We
would like to thank Brooke Turner for calling us to
worship today on the chimes. She is the daughter of
Kevin and Amy Turner.
Altar flowers this morning are in memory of Jeff Stoner
from Mary Alice Stoner.
ANNUAL
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of
the Congregation is TODAY following the soup and
sandwich luncheon after worship. Please join us.
Copies of the 2009
Annual Report are available.
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK -
“Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself.”
...Plato
Our
Giving to God February 14th -
Current - $ 4,263.00 and Mission - $888.00
Haiti Earthquake Relief - $200.00
Blanket Sunday - $385.00
Attendance - 165
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
Today
8:30 am Choir Practice
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Confirmation Class
10:30 am Worship with Rev. Ed
Bray - First Sunday in Lent
Soup & Sandwiches
& Annual Meeting - Fellowship Hall
Tues. 9:00 am Busy Needles
Wed. 9:00 am Quilters Meet
7:00 pm Lenten Worship Service
with Rev. Jeanette Tangeman
7:45 pm Bell Choir Practice
Thurs. 4:30-6:00 pm ‘Breaking Bread’ Community
Meal - Fellowship Hall
Next
Sun. 8:30 am Choir Practice
9:00 am Church School
9:00 am Confirmation Class
10:30 am Worship with Rev.
Jeanette Tangeman
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LENTEN
SERIES
- Pastor Ed will present a 5 part sermon series for the
Wednesday evening Lenten services this year called “You
Just Might Be an Evangelist if.....”. Each sermon will
highlight different people from the Bible who were
evangelists and who each had a different style of
evangelism. The services begin at 7:00 pm each
Wednesday evening through March 24th. All services will
include communion (by intinction). See the February
issue of The Communicator for more information.
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BREAKING BREAD’ COMMUNITY MEAL
- St. Paul's offers a weekly free community meal,
"Breaking Bread” every Thursday. Volunteers are needed
each week to help in preparation and serving/cleanup.
The sign up sheet to help is located in the Elevette
Room and the response has been great!! As we plan the
meals and schedule help for this year, please be sure to
sign up!! Contact Jeanette Tangeman if any questions.
We will be serving a meal from 4:30 to 6:00 pm Thursday
February 25th. ALL ARE WELCOME - PLEASE JOIN US!!
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‘BREAKING BREAD’ COMMUNITY MEAL
- If you would like to make a financial contribution to
help with costs for the weekly community meal, these
will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be placed in
the Sunday offering plate or mailed to the church
office. Please be sure to indicate your name on the
envelope if you would like to receive credit on your
giving statement. Contributions of #10 canned food are
also accepted. Thank you!!
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CALL-EM-ALL
- If you would like to contribute to this service,
please place your donation in an envelope and indicate -
‘Call-Em-All’. Thank you!!
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MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS
- Want to go on a mission trip but think you don’t know
the working end of a hammer from the handle? Or maybe
you just aren’t into construction? Here’s your
opportunity. Jeanette and Terry Tangeman are planning a
work trip to New Orleans, April 10-18th (includes travel
time). See the February issue of The Communicator
for more information or contact Jeanette at
419-234-7935 (her cell) or email, tangeman@ohiolink.net
for more information, the sooner the better. Make a
real difference in someone’s life - and in your own.
Join us for an unforgettable week.
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ROLLING TOOL BOX WANTED
- The trustees are looking for a rolling tool box for
church repairs. Contact the trustees or church office
if you have one you would consider donating. Thank you!
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THE CHURCH DIRECTORIES - there are a few left in the church office that have not
yet been picked up. Directories can also be purchased
for $5.00.
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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - for articles, announcements, etc. for the March
issue of The Communicator is Monday, February
22nd. Thanks!!
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EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR HAITI - The UCC has launched an emergency appeal for Haiti after
a major earthquake struck the country. You can give the
following ways: (1) Mail checks made out to Wider
Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion “OGHS
Haiti Earthquake Relief”
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mail
to Wider Church Ministries, 700 Prospect Ave.,
Cleveland, OH 44115 (2) Give online - make a secure
online donation through
ucc.org:http://tinyurl.com/ye8kdqk (this link will
take you directly to the “Give Online” page). (3) Place
a donation in a pew envelope marked “Haiti Earthquake
Relief” (make checks out to St. Paul’s UCC) and this
will be sent to the NWOA office. Please be sure your
name is on the envelope if you would like to receive
credit on your giving statement. Please pray for the
people of Haiti, their leaders and the emergency and
humanitarian aid workers.
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2010 LENTEN LUNCHEON SCHEDULE
- lunches will be held at Wayne St. United Methodist
Church at 11:45 am on the following dates, with the
churches listed providing the meal that day:
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Thursday, Feb. 25th - Wayne Street UMC
and Walnut Grove
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Thursday, Mar. 4th - First Nazarene and
New Community
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Thursday, Mar. 11th - Zion Lutheran and
Friends Church
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Thursday, Mar. 18th - Holy Rosary
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Thursday, Mar. 25th - St. Paul’s UCC and
Living Hope Assembly of God
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
for the 2010-2011 school year are due Apr. 1st.
Applications are available in the church office and
in the yellow folder on the bookcase inside the lounge
door.
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CONDOLENCES
- For those wishing to send their condolences to Judy’s
father following the death of his wife, Betty, Judy’s
mother, cards may be sent to - Wilbur Boyer, 436 Genetta
Dr., Miamisburg, OH 45342. Pastor Ed and Judy’s home
address is 1106 Nagel here in St. Marys.
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LENTEN
COIN BOXES
- are available at the North and South entrances to the
sanctuary and also in the church office during the
week. Collection from these coin boxes is part of
the special offerings explained below.
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SPECIAL OFFERINGS - Per Consistory decision the 2010 Lent Season and Easter
Envelope Offerings will be divided equally among Agape
Ministries, Helping Hands, Relay for Life, Auglaize
County Crisis Center and Grand Lake Hospice.
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