WILD Women Book Club is Monday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at Cat City Grill and Tuesday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. in the UCC Library

for discussion of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.

Prom Dreams Boutique Volunteer Work Day, Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Help prepare the space for this year’s opening on March 31.

Email promdreams@uccftw.com for details or to volunteer.

We Look Forward to Welcoming Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, Week of Compassion Associate Director, to UCC on Sunday, April 3.

Decorative Arts Show will be held on Sunday, April 10. Registration forms are available in The Arches and the Reception Desk.

Deadline is April 2. Artists of all ages are welcome to submit a piece. Contact Joyce Raessler at 817.738.2944 or jrcompanyjoyce@gmail.com.

Men’s Night Out–TCU/OU baseball game is April 15. Tailgate begins at 4:30 p.m. in Lot 13. Game at 7 p.m. $20 for game and meal provided by Jim Garvin.

Sign up in The Arches or email Tony Allred at antonioramone2002@yahoo.com.

Parent’s Night Out, Friday, April 15, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a night out while your children enjoy a fun night at church. Reservation deadline is April 6. Cost is $5 per child, $10 family limit. Register online under “Events” or email susan@uccftw.com.

A Support Group for Caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia meets the second Thursday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m.

in Room 201. Dr. Charles Sanders and Leslie Dell facilitate the group.

Common Ground Sunday Morning Bible Study is at 10 a.m. in Room 313. Join us as we study the book of Job. All are welcome!

The Flower Ministry needs small vases for the arrangements they deliver to hospitals, care facilities and homebound members. Email pam@uccftw.com for details.

UPDATEVisit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details!

University ChristianChurch

a Disciples of Christ congregation

March 13, 2016

Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts

Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Senior Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Senior Associate Minister; Rev. Jessica Vacketta, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Rev. Christi McDowell, Assoc. Minister of Pastoral Care, Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for High School Tyler Heston, Assist. Minister for Middle 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 at 11 a.m. on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org under Resources

Our Missionary Partners Elena Huegel, Chile

Paul Turner, Democratic Republic of Congo

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March 20, Palm Sunday•9 & 11 a.m. Worship

Children are invited to process into worship waving palms. At 11 a.m. twos - fifth grade will present our anthem.

Sing Hosannas to Jesus as we celebrate His triumphant journey into Jerusalem with our hymns, handbells and choir music.

•Easter Egg Hunts for children of all ages –visit ucckids.org for times and details.

•Journey Land students and parents will participate in Camp Sunday at 10 a.m. in Walker Hall.

•Camp Sign Up for Youth & Children, Walker Hall, 9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

•5:30 p.m. Agape Feast in Walker Halljoin us for a time of prayer, reflection, worship

and fellowship as we share a feast together.

March 24, 7 p.m. Holy Thursday WorshipCantata titled ”Return to Me” featuring choir, piano and cello.

Gradual darkness and communion remind us of the final days of Jesus’ life.

March 27, Easter Sunday–Celebrate the Resurrection in Worship •6:45 a.m. Courtyard service with vocal quartet and violin.

•9 and 11 a.m. Sanctuary services feature celebratory brass quartet and timpani music with handbells, organ and choir.

Weekly Lenten Devotional email “subscribe” to lentendevo@uccftw.com

March 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Lent 9 & 11 a.m.

Celebration of WorshipPrelude Oboe Arioso Franklin D. Ashdown Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes

*Processional Hymn 275 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Westminster Abbey

*Litany of Praise Thus says the Lord, I am about to do a new thing, do you not perceive it? The Lord will make a way in the wilderness. May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. We rejoice, for the Lord will do great things. *Kyrie Eleison 300 Lord, Have Mercy upon Us Willan Kyrie

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

(11 a.m.) Baby DedicationsHymn 362 Filled with the Joy and Gladness O Perfect Love

(stanza 2) 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) & Choral Response

The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ( 9 a.m.) Judas and Mary** arr. Tom Kendzia (11 a.m.) O God of Mercy Gerre Hancock *The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth

*Prayer of Dedication

Communion Hymn 405 In Memory of the Savior’s Love Salzburg (stanzas 1 and 2) The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table The Words of Institution and the Prayers of the Elders 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.)

The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.

*(11 a.m.) Hymn 527 More Love to Thee, O Christ More Love to Thee (stanzas 1 and 2)

(Parents, during 11 a.m. worship, please bring your first-third graders to join a Worship and Wonder leader in the Gallery. Children will return to the Sanctuary during the Hymn of Discipleship.)

*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.

Scripture John 12:1-8

(The text may be found on page 106 in the New Testament in the Pew Bibles.) Congregational Response The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

(11 a.m.) Anthem Judas and Mary** arr. Tom Kendzia**Said Judas to Mary, “Now what will you do with your ointment so rich and so rare?”

“I’ll pour it all over the feet of the Lord, and I’ll wipe it away with my hair.” “O Mary, O Mary, O think of the poor, this ointment, it could have been sold;

and think of the blankets and think of the bread you could buy with the silver and gold.” “Tomorrow, tomorrow, I’ll think of the poor; tomorrow,” she said, “not today;

for dearer than all of the poor in the world is my love who is going away.”“The poor of the world are my body,” he said, “To the end of the world they shall be.The bread and the blankets you give to the poor you’ll know you have given to me.”

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Sermon Charity That Lasts *Hymn of Discipleship 99 O, How I Love Jesus O, How I Love Jesus (stanzas 1 and 2)

(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 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Dan Pinkston

Preaching: Larry Thomas

Worship LeadersKera Watts and Russ Boyd

MusiciansCollin Boothby, Organ Scholar

Chancel Choir Jackson Yandell, Assistant Choirmaster

Elise Belk, oboeMary Farmer, soprano

AcolytesGeorgia Curtis

Owen Perry and Isabel Terry

Chancel GuildPreparing communion today are

Cindy Hoover, Carol Smith and Dan Smith.

Scripture Reader: Randy Morgan

EldersSteve Mosher and Jeanne Duke

Chancel FlowersThe flowers in the Chancel are given

to the glory of God and in loving memory of George Tade and Terry Tade Helmick by Wilma Jean Tade and Mitzi and Don Mills.

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Ministersare On Calland 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

Russ BoydKera Watts

Congregational Leadership Meetings

Building & Grounds CommitteeSunday, March 13, 12:15 p.m., Room 226

Board of StewardsTuesday, March 15, 6:30 p.m., Room 207

Members of the congregation may attend congregational meetings with the exception of any portion of a meeting held in Executive Session.

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Childcare provided from 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. for infants-preschool.A complete Sunday school program for all ages meets at 10 a.m.

Handicap accessible restrooms located in the Gallery (second floor). Assisted listening devices are available; please ask an usher to obtain one.

This Week at University Christian ChurchToday We Celebrate the Dedications of:

Lisa-Raquel Isabella Natson, daughter of William & Stephanie Natson. Grandparents are Lorraine & Willie Stell, and Julianne Patterson

and William Natson Jr. Great-grandparents are William Natson Sr (deceased) & Eva Grace Jackson, Lillian Patterson (deceased),

Elbert & Annie Smith (deceased) and Wilburn & Essie Stell (deceased).

Ben Guitar Witherspoon Jr., son of Ben & Lauren Witherspoon. Grandparents are Jim & Harriet Redwine and Brett & Brenda Witherspoon.

Great-grandparents are Sally and Lambuth Tomlinson (deceased).

The Beautiful New Silk Paraments that adorn the pulpit and lectern for our Lenten season are hand-dyed and hand-woven

by Margaret Forsyth Humphries as a gift to UCC.

We Will Observe Silence during communion throughout the season of Lent.

March 14 is the Registration Deadline for The TBA Disciples Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat on April 1–3 at Disciples Crossing in Athens. This year’s

theme is The Icing on the Cake. Contact Women’s Ministries if interested in attending.

Come Cheer on UCC’s Softball Team on Friday, March 18, 8:45 p.m. All games will be played on Field #5 at Gateway Park (4800 E. 1st St., 76117).

Easter Plant Orders Forms are available at the Reception Desk, The Arches Information Desk or online. Plants are $25 each. Email pam@uccftw.com for details.

VBS and Mission VBS–UCC member and volunteer registration continues through March. Visit ucckids.org to register your child for VBS and to register as

an adult or youth volunteer. Don’t miss out on Surf Shack VBS 2016!

Music Makers Camp follows VBS 12-3 p.m., June 23-26. Camp is for children entering 2-7 grades. $60 per child including lunch. Register at universitychristian.org.

Email maryelizabethfarmer@yahoo.com or marsha@uccftw.com for details.