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SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE *All morning services are held in the Sanctuary.
FIRST LIGHT (Simple) - 8:15 - 9:05 am
CORNERSTONE (Contemporary) - 9:30 - 10:40 am FESTIVAL (Traditional) - 10:55 am -12 pm
STUDENT WORSHIPSunday evenings from 5 - 7 pm in the FLC Gym. Dinner served at 5 pm ($2).
Our Bride’s Room, located just to the right of the Sanctuary, is open during all services for the use of parents with young children, with worship streamed live into the room.
All are warmly welcomed at Christ Church. We invite you to stop by our “I’m New Here” table downstairs in the Gathering Hall where you can find out more about our congregation. First time guests can also pick up a special welcome gift there. If you would like to join the Christ Church family today, you may do so either by professing your faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your membership from another Christian congregation. Simply fill out a new member card which may be found in the Sanctuary pew racks and bring it with you as you come to the front to meet the pastors during the closing music at any of our services. If you have not yet been baptized, we will be happy to recognize your decision today as well as arrange for a convenient time to talk with you about the meaning of that sacrament before scheduling it for one of our upcoming worship services. For more information about our programs, staff and beliefs, please visit our website at www.christchurchsl.org.
THE WEEKLY WORDby Pastor C. Chappell Temple
THE WEEKLY WORD
We inherited the word from the ancient Greeks. For at least according to my old friend “Cliff” (you may have read his notes as well), in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus was away from Ithaca for twenty years, the first ten spent fighting the Trojan War and the last ten just trying to get back home. That meant that the son whom he had left as a baby, Telemachus, grew up needing guidance from someone else.
And so it fell to an old and trusted friend of Odysseus to step in and fill that role, not only helping the boy to develop into a man, but also teaching him how to help his mother, Penelope. (She was busy trying to fend off the hundred or more suitors who came calling,
all thinking that Odysseus was dead and the throne could be theirs.)
The friend’s name was Mentor, and since Homer’s time, that word has come to refer to anyone who is a positive and guiding influence in the life of another person, usually someone who is younger. Which is exactly what Paul, nine hundred years after Homer, became for his protégé, Timothy.
What was true centuries ago, however, is still true today: everyone needs a mentor from time to time, no matter how young or old we may be. For it’s not just a question of who is raising you up in life, but likewise, who are you raising up as well?
Our sermon series for the next several weeks will thus look at some of the timeless advice that the great apostle Paul shared with Timothy. Indeed, whatever our role in life—as advice giver or counsel taker—the words of a seasoned pastor to a young Christian may be just the mentoring message we all need in this walk of faith.
No matter how long it may take you to finally get home.
by Pastor C. Chappell TempleWho's Raising You Up?
CONFIRMATION
SUNDAY
TODAY'S FOCUS
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CONFIRMATION
Congrats to all of our 2017
Confirmands!
JORDAN LAINE ANDRADE SHEA ELISE BEDMINSTER EBENEZER EDWIN BHASKARANJERUSHA GNANAMANI BHASKARAN EVANGELINE TRINITY CATTERALL NICHOLAS COLE CHANCEMAGGIE SHARON CHANDRAPAULPEYTON ELIZABETH COLE GRACE CAROLINE DEHNER MADISON ELISABETH ENGLISHJAKE MANCUSO FOSTERASHLYN ELIZABETH HEISIG CLAIRE JILLIAN HOUSTONNATALIE RAE JAIMEKATHRYN LYNN JORDON ASHLEY ANN LADOUCIEURCAROLINE MICHELLE LADOUCIEUR
MADISON AVERY OGLE GRACE CATHERINE PAYTONHOPE LAUREN PAYTON BRENDEN STEWART PINATY BARKER PINAKYLE DAVID RUDOLPHABIGAIL KATHERINE SHAFER RYLIE GRACE SHIPPPHOENIX JAY TAFOYAANDREW LAWRENCE THUMMEL
CELEBRATION DURING 10:55 AM SERVICE WITHRECEPTION FOLLOWING
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First Light Simple Worship Service
THE PRELUDE & ALTAR PRAYER TIME Chamber Choir
The Strife is O'er (UMH 306)
MORNING CHIMES
CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Soar we now where Christ has led.
People: Following our exalted Head Leader: Made like Him, like Him we rise. People: Ours the cross, the grave, the skies! Alleluia!
*OPENING SONGCornerstone
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEAll are invited to lift aloud a brief prayer concern or joy,
after which the pastor will say, “Lord, in your mercy,” and the congregation will respond, “Hear our prayers.”
COMMUNITY MOMENTS
THE OFFERTORYChamber Choir
Farrant, Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
Sharing of our Presence, Tithes, and OfferingsPlease sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor.
*THE DOXOLOGY 94Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
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“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice…” Psalm 5:3
*THE SCRIPTURE LESSON1 Timothy 4:11-16
The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!
SERMON SERIES: “Letters from a Mentor: Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Timothy”THE MORNING MESSAGE
“A Word to the Young” Pastor Michelle Hall
THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION
THE LORD’S PRAYER (said by all)
SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD’S TABLE
Following The United Methodist tradition, our table is open to all this day, irrespective of age or church membership. You may stand or kneel at any place along the altar rail to receive the
bread which may then be dipped within the chalice. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar.
INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST
*CLOSING SONG
Come Thou Fount
THE BENEDICTION
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CORNERSTONE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE
OPENING SONG
Cornerstone
COMMUNITY MOMENTS
CHILDREN’S LESSON
A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP
SONGS OF WORSHIP
Yes and Amen
Come Thou Fount
OFFERING SONG
The Morning Came to Me
During the offering, please sign the registration book at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor.
Welcome to worship this morning. After the children's lesson, our children may follow the Children’s Cross down the center aisle to meet their Sunday School teachers in the Narthex and
walk to their classrooms together. Parents are always welcome to walk with their children, returning for worship afterwards. Children’s activity packets are available at the tree
on the landing for those children who remain in worship today.
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“The Lord has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God…” Psalm 40:3
THE WORD FOR TODAY
1 Timothy 4:11-16
SERMON SERIES: “Letters from a Mentor: Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Timothy”THE MESSAGE FOR TODAY
“A Word to the Young”
Pastor Michelle Hall
HOLY COMMUNION
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACEIf you would like to join Christ Church this morning, please complete a card in the pew
and bring it forward during the closing song.
CLOSING SONG
Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
BLESSING AND DISMISSAL
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FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE
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THE PRELUDE Beth McConnell Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise arr. Larry Shackley Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Molly Ijames
INTROIT
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 327 Crown Him With Many Crowns DIADEMATA
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881
*GLORIA PATRI 70
*FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS
ANTHEM The Yearning by Craig Courtney There is a yearning in hearts weighed down by ancient grief and centuries of sorrow. There is a yearning for the promised One, the First-born of creation. A yearning for the Lord who visited His own, and by His death for sing atoned. Refrain Emmanuel, Emmanuel, within our hearts, the yearning. There is a yearning that fills the hearts of those who wait the day of His appearing. There is a yearning with all our sorrows are erased. And we shall see the One who placed within our hearts the yearning. Refrain
*THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Timothy 4:11-16
THE MORNING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER (said by all)
SERMON SERIES: “Letters from a Mentor: Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Timothy” THE SERMON: Pastor C. Chappell Temple “A Word to the Young”
SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS
Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor.
Welcome to worship this morning! Children age 3 years - 5th grade are invited to attend our Children’s Church in the Chapel during this hour. Children’s activity packets are also available at the tree on the
landing for those children who remain with their families in worship today.
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“Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens…” Psalm 150:1
OFFERTORY Bella Voce Calvary’s Love arr. Mark Hayes
*DOXOLOGY 94
THE RITUAL OF CONFIRMATION
WORDS OF COMMENDATION
PRESENTATION OF THE 2017 CONFIRMATION CLASS
EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES
QUESTIONS FOR CONGREGATION
BAPTISMS AND CONFIRMATIONS (Parents and family are invited to join the pastors as their child is confirmed.)
PRAYER MOMENTS AT THE ALTAR
CHORAL RESPONSE I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Festival Choir
CONFIRMATION OF ADULT BELIEVER IN CHRIST Maggie Sharon Chandrapaul
MEMBERSHIP VOWS AND CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Jordan Laine Andrade Shea Elise Bedminster Ebenezer Edwin BhaskaranJerusha Gnanamani Bhaskaran Evangeline Trinity Catterall Nicholas Cole ChancePeyton Elizabeth Cole Grace Caroline Dehner Madison Elisabeth English
Jake Mancuso FosterAshlyn Elizabeth Heisig Claire Jillian HoustonNatalie Rae JaimeKathryn Lynn Jordon Ashley Ann LaDoucieurCaroline Michelle LaDoucieurMadison Avery Ogle Grace Catherine Payton
Hope Lauren Payton Brenden Stewart PinaTy Barker PinaKyle David RudolphAbigail Katherine Shafer Rylie Grace ShippPhoenix Jay TafoyaAndrew Lawrence Thummel
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OUR CHURCH STAFFPastors:Dr. C. Chappell Temple, Dan Conway, Michelle Hall, Mike Whang
Director of Music MinistriesLahonda Sharp
Director of Contemporary WorshipGT Mangum
Organist/AccompanistBeth McConnell
Communications and Audio/VisualHelen Lavie, Oliver Carlock, BJ Figat
Children & Family MinistriesKate Flint, Kim Ripley
Student Ministries Todd Harris, Sabrina Salisbury
L.I.F.E. (Senior Adult) MinistriesJan Randolph
Missions Director Renee Teel
Director of Church Operations Roland Huysman
Office/Support StaffDebbie Meier, Benita Sebesta, Sandy White, Cheryl Johnson, Norma Pharr
Facilities StaffRay Singleton, Michael Swayzer, Carl Dotson
Christ Church SchoolBeth Carter, Becky Neese
Our Seminarians Kate Flint, Karen Sherlock
Today's Acolytes:Courtney GloreKaitlyn Hayden
All one dollar bills given in the offering will be used to help others in our community and beyond.
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10:55 am - 12 pm
FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE
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*HYMN OF COMMITMENT 159 Lift High the Cross
*THE BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Christ Beside Me BUNESSAN Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, King of my heart; Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me, never to part.
Please be seated as the cross passes by you in the aisle and remain seated for the Postlude.
THE POSTLUDE Beth McConnell Lift High the Cross arr. John Leavittl
* Please stand as you are comfortable.
“Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens…” Psalm 150:1
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THE WORD MADE FRESH
NEW SERMON SERIES
LETTERS FROM A MENTOR:LIFE LESSONS FROM 1 & 2 TIMOTHY
APR30 LIFE’S ULTIMATE GOAL | 1 TIMOTHY 1:1-7
Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 8:15 am service.Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services.
Everyone needs one sooner or later in life…a mentor who can help guide you into the places you want to go, but need a little help in getting there. And that was certainly the case with a young preacher long ago named Timothy. So what did his mentor, the apostle Paul, have to say to him in the two letters that bear his name? And is there something we can learn as well in overhearing Paul’s words?
MAY7
MAY14
SPECIAL OFFERING FOR UMCOR DURING ALL SERVICES
WHAT GOD WANTS | 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-7Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services.Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 10:55 am service.
MOTHER'S DAY
PASS IT ON | 2 TIMOTHY 1:3-5Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 10:55 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 9:30 am service.
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MAY28
RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING SENIORS
RECEIVING YOUR A.U.G. | 2 TIMOTHY 2:14-19Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 10:55 am service.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
PASS IT ON | 2 TIMOTHY 1:3-5Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 8:15 am service.Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services.
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ADULTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/ADULTS
CHILDREN & FAMILY WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/CHILDREN
CHRIST KIDS CREATE SUNDAYS, 5-6:30 PMCome join Christ Kids Create as the kids write, produce, and star in their own Circus Show! Join us for music,juggling, drama, set design and more as we learn about how God catches us when we fall! Kate Flint at [email protected]..
GODLY ACTIVE LADIES SERVING (G.A.L.S.) MONTHLY MEETINGAPRIL 25 • 6 PM - 8:30 PM • CHURCH KITCHEN & RM 11/12 On the last Tuesday of the month, Godly Active Ladies Serving (G.A.L.S.) meets to encourage one another in our services to others and daily life. We meet in local resturaunts and the church. You are encouraged to join us and find out more. Contact Norma Pharr for more information at 713.515.4425.
SIGN UP FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SUMMER CAMPSWe have Vacation Bible School, Music Camps, Sports Camps, Cooking Classes, and more available for all different ages this summer. Register online today at christchurchsl.org/children.
UMW GENERAL MEETINGSUNDAY, APRIL 30 • 2 PM • GATHERING HALL Ladies, please join us as we hear from the Rev. Amy Bezecny on ways we can make a difference to children in the foster care system. We will also be making first night kits for foster kids, as well as decorating LOL bags. Please see our Facebook page, flyer or website for items needed. We will also have purchased items for the bag as well. This is our Hands On Mission Meeting & the last meeting until Fall. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary Childcare by reservation to [email protected]
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH Join us tonight from 5-7 pm in the FLC gym.
SUMMER MISSIONS TRIPSJR. HIGH STUDENTS
FYSH Camp >> Local missions around Fort Bend County | June 5-9 • 8 am-5 pmHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
UM Army >> Jacksonville, TX | July 23-29 • Register by 03/01/17 cost: $275
Haiti Mission Trip >> | June 30-July 9 • Cost: $1500 per personFor more information, talk to Todd Harris or Sabrina Salisbury at 281.980.6888 or visit christchurchsl.org/students.
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ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/STUDENTS
SERVE WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/SERVE
HOME PROJECTMAY 6 • REGISTER AT WWW.UMHOMEPROJECT.ORG OR IN THE GATHERING HALL TODAYJoin over 200 volunteers (ages 12+) from surrounding Methodist churches for this annual home repair project that has repaired over 350 homes for the elderly and our financially challenged neighbors every year since 1994. Come join us as we follow in the footsteps of the "Great Carpenter" in East Fort Bend County. No repair experience is necessary! Contact Mark Pharr 281.980.7744 or Tom Brune 281.265.6277 for more details.
FAMILY PROMISEAPRIL 23-30 • FAMILY LIFE CENTER Christ Church will be a Temporary Home for some families in crisis situations through the Family Promise program. If you can help by preparing rooms, providing supplies, serving as an Overnight Host, providing a simple meal, washing linens, serving as a Dinner Host or more, please contact Kira Halcarz at [email protected] or 281.343.1569. Thank you for volunteering your service.
Let us know by May 7.
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Dear UCSS friends,
This surely is exciting and refreshing news for me and the community. When I read [of Christ Church's exceeded fundraising for Uganda], I was filled with so much joy and excitement, I just had to praise God and call people to join me in the praise. Thank you so much for your great passion and outstanding commitment to God's work of lifting people out of desperate poverty, brokenness and hopelessness and giving them new hope in Christ through Uganda Christian and Support Services.
Over the last 6 years of the UCSS ministry, I have seen this hopeless community dis-cover and rediscover hope in Jesus Christ and what an incredible journey it has been. However, the lack of basic needs like fresh water and devastating droughts for the last couple of years have been a tough test of their hope, and resilience as well as a threat to their livelihood. You see fresh water means a better life in this community; it means better health, less sickness, better farms, better schools performance and more so, more access to the gospel as we envision a Bible Study at each water well. I feel that words cannot express how grateful I and the people of Bulike and Buluya are and how encouraged we are by your loving hearts and drive to make a difference in all our lives. We will continue to pray for you your loved ones and the Christ Church Sugar Land family.
We pray for God's continued blessings on you all,
Peace and joy,Dr. Ronald KaluyaDirector of UCSS
DR. RONNIE'S REPORT FROM UGANDA
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CHURCH MAT TERS
A LOOK AT OUR LOYALT Y
THE HEARTBEAT
ALTAR FLOWERS
MEMBER CARE Contact us anytime, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns. Call 281.980.6888.
Altar Flowers for 2017 now available in the Faith Corner on a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. In memory or In honor of a loved one... The donation is $50 per request. Contact Debbie Meier for more information at [email protected] or 281.690.4740.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVEDWEEKLY
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE
2,358$65,157$869,301
HEARTBEAT:Debbie Jacobson’s friend; Norma Mendez’s sister and nephew; Joyce Cochran; Enid Tovy; Ken and Cindy Masaki’s friend; Bill Hood; Lisa Short; Judith Fast’s friends; Tom Young’s mother; Jackie Dawson’s mother; Jim and Loreli Anderson’s son; Jo Gregory.
CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHIES TO...Courtney and Sandy White on the death of their friend’s daughter; Steve and Jennifer Johnson on the death of her brother; Lee and Melodie Irvin on the death of her sister
TOTAL HOLY WEEKWORSHIP ATTENDANCE
(includes children, nursery, stream)
WEEK OF APRIL 16
27% FULFILLEDANNUAL BUDGET $3,140,000
DR. RONNIE'S REPORT FROM UGANDA
MAUNDY THURSDAY: 170GOOD FRIDAY: 316
EASTER SUNDAY: 1,872
CHURCHCOUNCIL& POTLUCK
JUNE 4 • 5-7 PM GATHERING HALL
TODAY'S CHURCH COUNCIL RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 4
3300 Austin Parkway | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281.980.6888 | christchurchsl.org | www.facebook.com/christchurchsl
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The quarterly dinner and meeting of our Church Council has been rescheduled in order to celebrate Pentecost, the birth of the church, as we near the second half of our year. This will also enable our personnel committee, trustees, missions, and Higher Grounds planning teams to report on their activities, along with a summation of the annual conference which will just have concluded its session earlier that week.
Plan now on joining us for this meeting open to all members of the congregation, as well as to those serving on the Church Council for the year.