March 23, 2014 10:30 a.m.

SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1500 North Main

Higginsville, Missouri

web page: salemucchigginsville.org

We are a gathering church sent out

by God to bring the good news of

Gods grace, justice, peace, and

love to the world

https://salemucchigginsville.wordpress.com/

March 5, 2017 10:30 a.m.

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

THE GATHERING MUSIC BEFORE WORSHIP * PROCESSIONAL HYMN May Jesus Christ Be Praised No. 87 WELCOME: No matter who you are or where you are in your lifes journey, you are welcome here. Welcome to worship. Though were in the midst of Lent, Sundays dont count as days of the season because theyre always celebrations of the resurrection. Thanks be to God! NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION

ADDRESSING OURSELVES TO GOD RINGING OF THE BELL Piano Prelude Amazing Grace arr. Wolaver * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We are people of impatient hungers. People: We want all good things to fill us and to be ours immediately. We do not want to wait. Leader: We are people who seek power and authority. People: We want to be in control, not to be controlled. Leader: Stop our greed and selfishness, O Lord. Help us to listen to your words of comfort and hope. People: Open us up to all the wonders of your love. Heal our hardened hearts. Give us lives of loving service to others.

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* INVOCATION (Unison) Lord, everything we see tempts us so very much; the glitz and glitter of the world and the get-rich-quick schemes are always before us. We believe that if we just have enough money, enough friends, enough power, enough safety we will be all right. Show us how foolish we are to place our hope and trust in these things. Give us hearts for trusting you, in whom we will find our strength, our courage, our security, our home. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI No. 623 HEARING AND RESPONDING TO THE

WORD MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES June HYMN Grace Greater Than Our Sin No. 201 (Please write your joys and concerns on the card and hand it to the usher during the hymn) JOYS AND CONCERNS Preparation for prayer PASTORAL PRAYER, THE LORDS PRAYER (debts and debtors words in hymn No. 426) BAPTISMAL HYMN This Child We Dedicate to Thee No. 317 RITE OF BAPTISM

Welcome

Address

Questions of Parents, Family and Congregation

*Leader: Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nations, and to offer them the gift of grace in baptism. Do you, who witness and celebrate this sacrament, promise your love, support, and care, to the one about to be baptized as she lives and grows in Christ?

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*People: We promise our love, support, and care. We receive this child as a new person in Christ. We offer our understanding and support as she explores life. We enfold this child in our love, seeking together to grow in wisdom and in

stature, and in favor with God and all people. We join with these parents in telling the gospel in our midst, so that this child may live with us for Christ, showing forth Christs love for all people.

Act of Baptism

Prayer for the Baptized MORNING OFFERING

Offertory Great Is Thy Faithfulness Runyan *Doxology No. 625

*Dedication Prayer *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed (Printed inside back cover of Hymnal) CHANCEL CHOIR Change My Heart, O God Espinosa PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Romans 5: 12-19 (N.T. p. 145) SERMON One Man or the Other Tommy THE SENDING *HYMN Jesus Paid It All No. 210 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE In the Cross of Christ I Glory Conkey The Worship Service is over and our Service begins. *Indicates please stand if you are able to do so ************************************

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Leading Worship Today: Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris Pastor

Crystal Faris Liturgist June Howell Christian Education Coordinator

Jamie Smith Substitute Organist/Pianist/Chancel Choir Director Cooper Fisher Acolyte

GREETING YOU TODAY ARE: North Door: Senior High Sunday School South Door: Senior High Sunday School IN OUR PRAYERS: Marty Begemann, was at Meyer Care Center, now recovering at home. Wilma Dieckhoff, currently residing at Meyer Care Center. Myrna Fette, New Haven Living Center, Odessa. BEING BAPTIZED TODAY: Maclyn Rose Rechterman. She is the daughter of Jon Rechterman and Kali MacLean. Maclyns Godparents are Crystal Sheets, Aimee Bredehoeft, Lacey Long, and Jacki MacLean. Her grandparents are Jeff and Denise Kirchhoff, Jerry and Vici MacLean, and Jeff and Barbara Rechterman. ALTAR ROSE: Is placed in celebration of the birth of Baylee Lou Thomas, born March 2, 2017. Baylees parents are Bo and Amber Thomas, her big brother is Bobby Wilson and her big sister is Autumn White. Her grandparents are Steven and Brenda Homfeld, Rodney and Kim Thomas, Gary and Wendy Utterback. ANNOUNCEMENTS: LENTEN SERVICES: Salem will hold Wednesday evening Lenten Services March 8, in the Dining Room (because of Carpet installation), March 15, Sanctuary (if carpet installation is complete), March 22, Sanctuary, March 29, Sanctuary, and April 5, Sanctuary, at 6:30 p.m.

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REHEARSAL FOR WOMENS CHOIR: Any lady wishing to sing with the Women's Choir for Women's Sunday, March 12, please come to rehearsal in the sanctuary Wednesday, March 8, at 7:15 p.m. Thank you! VESPERS AT MEYER CARE CENTER: Tommy will be leading Vespers at Meyer Care Center next Sunday, March 12, at 3:45 p.m. Our Salem members at Meyer really enjoy the fellowship you bring when you join them in this service. Please consider sharing your time.

70th BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE: Wanda Niemeier will be celebrating her 70th Birthday. Please join us for a Birthday Open House, Sunday, March 12, 2017, from 2-4:00 p.m. at the Park and Rec. Building near the walking track. ANNUAL YOUTH ON MISSION PIE AND CAKE AUCTION, SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 12:30 P.M: Its that time againthe annual Youth on Mission Pie and Cake Auction is right around the corner! A light lunch of hot sandwiches, chips, carrots and celery, cookies, and drink will be served for Salem members immediately after church in the Dining Room, then we will move upstairs to the Fellowship Hall for the auction at 12:30. Bill Oelrichs is practicing his jokes in preparation for this fun time, and the workcampers are reviewing their recipes for the most delicious and tempting items they can bake for you. This event has grown to be our most enjoyable and successful fund-raiser, so please join us and support your Youth on Mission as they prepare for their trips to Cayey, Puerto Rico and Busby, Montana in July! PIANO AVAILABLE: At the February meeting, the Council approved offering the console piano in the board room for silent auction. If you are interested, please submit your sealed bid to the church office by the end of the business day, (4:30 p.m.) on March 16, 2017. The bids will be opened at council meeting that evening and the winner will be contacted.

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BENEFIT FOR KYLE WARREN: The Higginsville Fire Protection District is asking all churches in the area to assist them by donating pies and cakes for the free-will donation dinner. Donations can be dropped off starting at 10 a.m. the day of the event, Saturday, March 11, at the Higginsville, Community Center. Everyone is invited to attend the dinner from 4-7 p.m. with bands from 7 p.m.-Midnight. Live auctions will take place at 7:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 100% of the proceeds from this event will help Kyle and his family with his medical expenses, following his recent heart transplant. Thank you. SANCTUARY CARPET FUND CAMPAIGN: At the February meeting, the Council approved a fund drive to offset the expense of new carpet and installation in the Salem sanctuary. If you wish to contribute to the fund, you may find envelopes labeled, Sanctuary Carpet Fund Campaign in three locations: 1) next to the bulletins at the 8:30 a.m. worship service; 2) at the back of the Sanctuary during 10:30 a.m. worship service, (you may drop them in the offering plate); 3) in the Salem church office during business hours. Thank you for your financial support for this facility improvement. Womens Fellowship Circle Schedules for March Eve Circle Tuesday, March 7, 7:00 p.m