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OUR MISSION AND VISION

GOVERNANCE MEETINGS

VISION

Transforming the world by living out Christ’s courageous love.

MISSION

Seek the Sacred • Commit to Love • Empower to Serve

MINISTERS ON CALL—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, fill out the pastoral care request form found at the bottom of our website or email us at pastoralcare@uccftw.com.

CONNECT WITH US

ASSISTED LISTENING Devices are available. Please ask an usher for assistance.HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Restrooms located in the Gallery (second floor).

CATALOGS • JOURNALS • EMAILS • WATCH • LISTEN

We offer a variety of ways to connect with our many ministries from printed materials to digital resources. Visit our website for all the different ways we are trying to meet and support you on your spiritual faith journey. Please help yourself to printed materials found at the Information Points near the Front Desk or across from room 207.

AS A GREEN CHALICE CONGREGATION:

UCC joins churches across the country in faithfully caring for God’s creation.

This week we pray for:

Indonesia and Mission Coworker

Karen Campbell-Nelson

UCC SUPPORTS AND PRAYS FOR

March 8, 2020

No Meetings This Week.

Our Global Missionary Partners: Elena Huegel, Mexico Larry and Debbie Colvin, Ghana L isten:L isten:

hearing the still, small voice & finding your own

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Prayer for the Bread and Cup(9:00) Elder: Cheryl McDonald (11:00) Elder: Tim Lee

The Sharing of the Bread and the Cup Meditation on CONSOLATION • Felix Mendelssohn

*Hymn of Discipleship 434, stanzas 1 & 2 God Be with You Till We Meet AgainHymn Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

*Benediction and Choral Response

*Ringing of the Tower Bells

*Postlude The God of Abraham Praise • arr. by Michael Burkhardt

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TODAY & FEATURED EVENTS

— Rev. Dr. Russell Peterman • Senior Minister

WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

We're so happy that you have joined us today and pray your time with us be filled with a sense of connection. Please let us know if you need prayer support or if you're visiting by filling out a communication/prayer request card located in the back of the pews.

The Lord’s Supper (alsocalled communion)is a celebration of Christ’s love for the world. Christ is the host and invites all to share in this meal. Our communion bread is free of gluten, wheat,dairy, yeast, eggs, soy,nuts and corn and wealso use alcohol-freegrape juice.

University Christian Church is dedicated to transforming the world by living out Christ's courageous love. If you would like to partner with us on your journey of faith, we invite you to speak to a minister after worship.

Prom Dreams Boutique Volunteer Information MeetingToday • 12:30pm • Prom Dreams Boutique Learn about the many ways you can serve this ministry. Following the meeting you are invited to help work in the boutique in preparation for the Spring opening.

Lenten Book Study (March 1-April 6)Sundays • 10:00am • RM 223 Led by Rev. Lee Ann Franklin, Rev. Zena McAdams & Rev. Jessica Vacketta Mondays • 6:30pm • RM 203, Led by Rev. Dr. Russ PetermanDuring the 6 weeks of Lent, we'll dive deep into Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer, a book which is an open-hearted gift to anyone who seeks to live authentically. Childcare available on Monday evenings by reservation, ann@uccftw.com.

ALIVE AT THE BASS: A Musical EpiphanyTuesday, March 17 • 7:30pm Please support our Music Ministry by attending this musical celebration. Rev. Dr. Todd Prickett will conduct the Chancel Choir and full orchestra in a world premiere, Janet Pummill will play “Rhapsody in Blue”, Amy Stewart and Amy Prickett will perform, and more. Tickets available to purchase at universitychristian.org/bass

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Discovery Kids for grades K-5 is available during 11:00am worship. Join us in Discovery Headquarters RM 211 and learn to put faith into action. Children will return to the Sanctuary and sit with their families during the Communion hymn.

If you want to learn more about UCC and what it means to be part of our faith community, please email stacy.mccoy@uccftw.com or speak to a minister. Our next UCC & You will begin April 19. More information is available on our church website.

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LENTEN WORSHIP SERIESFINDING YOUR LIFE • March 1

Mark 1:9-14

FINDING YOUR SPACE • March 8 1 Kings 19:11-12

FINDING YOUR BREATH • March 15 Proverbs 1:20-23

FINDING YOUR POWER • March 22 Mark 5:24-34

FINDING YOUR VOICE • March 29 Romans 12:2-12

Rev. Shannon Moore, preaching

FINDING YOUR PURPOSE • April 5 Matthew 26:36-46

The flowers in the Chancel are given to the glory of God and in celebration

of Prom Dreams Ministry and in appreciation of their volunteers.

The Passing of the Peaceis one of the most ancient worship responses. Having received Christ’s peace, we pass it on.

Our Prom Dreams Boutique welcomes high school students to select a formal/semi-formal dress and accessories at no cost. The boutique is celebrates it's 10 year Anniversary this spring!

Doxology is a term used to describe an expression of praise to God. Feel free to sing the last phrase as “Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” if you wish.

Sermon | Finding Your SpaceRev. Dr. Russ Peterman

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

* (11:00) Hymn of Response 572 | stanzas 1, 2 & 4 Take Time to Be Holy Hymn Tune: HOLINESS

Invitation to Offering Mary Ashley Ray, Prom Dreams

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Fantasy on KING'S WESTON • Fred GramannAd Deum Handbell Choir

*The Doxology 47Hymn Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, ye heavenly host:Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication(9:00) Elder: Laura Fauntleroy (11:00) Elder: Linda Brookshire

(11:00) Communion Hymn 416, stanzas 1 & 2 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face Hymn Tune: CONSOLATION

Invitation to the Table and The Words of Institution

WORSHIP STAFFCLERGY

REV. DR. RUSS PETERMAN Senior Minister

REV. RENEE HOKE Executive Minister

REV. SHANNON MOORE Senior Associate Minister

REV. JAMIE PLUNKETT Minister of Youth and Families

REV. DR. TODD PRICKETT Minister of Music

REV. JESSICA VACKETTA Minister of Connections

REV. KERA WATTS Minister of Children and Families

REV. ALLISON BRIGHT Assistant Minister for College

ADDISON GARDNER Assistant Minister for Youth

LEADING MUSIC TODAY

JANET PUMMILL Senior Organist

ERIC MULLINS Assistant Choirmaster

SUPPORT STAFF

ANN BOWLING Childcare Coordinator

SAM DEMPSEY Front Desk Reception

HELPING US WORSHIP TODAY

Chancel Guild: Kyle Killion, Carol Smith, Dan Smith

Web Host: Rev. Jamie Plunkett

Sound: Rich Darr

Video/Livestream: Jack Stewart

Radio Announcer: Diane Cooper

UPCOMING EVENTS Register, RSVP or learn more online.

Youth Service Learning TripsChi Rho • May 31-June 3 • Houston, TX CYF • July 19-25 • Los Angeles, CAOur week-long Service Learning trips give our youth an immersive faith experience by providing opportunities to travel to new places, discover what God is doing there and partner in that work. It is a safe space to ask big questions and explore new ways of understanding their relationship with God. Register online at universitychristian.org/slt

Contemplative Prayer PracticesWednesday Evenings, March 4-April 8 During the season of Lent, take this opportunity to learn about traditional prayer practices like Breath Prayer and Centering Prayer as a way to strengthen your faith and grow as a follower of Jesus Christ. We will gather in a private home on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. Contact Rev. Moore, shannon.moore@uccftw.com to sign up.

VBS Participant and Volunteer Registration Registration for UCC Members is open!Vacation Bible School is for children 2 years through grade 3. Mission VBS is for grades 4 and 5. Cost is $25 per child for VBS and $40 per child for Mission VBS. Scholarships are available by request. Register online at universitychristian.org/vbs

Prom Dreams Spring Sale Sunday, March 15 • 10:00am-2:00pm Shop our Prom Dreams Spring Sale to help raise money for our Prom Dreams Boutique ministry. Items include long and short dresses that are designed for the 25 & up crowd: mother of the bride dresses, vintage clothing, cocktail attire and high-end designer dresses. Long dresses: $20 Short dresses: $10 Shoes: $10

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The Scripture in Context

Scripture | 1 Kings 19: 11-12 Behold, God the Lord Passed By (from ELIJAH) Felix Mendelssohn Chancel Choir and Eric Mullins, assistant choirmaster Behold! God the Lord passed by! And a mighty wind rent the mountains around, brake in pieces the rocks, brake them before the Lord. But yet the Lord was not in the tempest. Behold! God the Lord passed by! And the seas were uplifted, and the earth was shaken. But yet the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there came a fire, the seas were uplifted and the earth was shaken, and after the earthquake there came a fire. But yet the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there came a still small voice; and in that still voice, onward came the Lord.

Congregational Response One: The Word of God, for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

SERMON NOTES • LISTENFinding Your Space • 1 Kings 19: 11-12

Prelude Adagio from Organ Sonata No. 1 • Felix Mendelssohn Janet Pummill, organ

Welcome Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman

Procession of Acolytes (9:00) Kole Ewing and Kade Ewing (11:00) Olivia Evans

*Call to Worship Rev. Jessica Vacketta

One: Listen—for God is calling. All: We follow, knowing we are not alone. One: Listen—God speaks in silence. All: We trust in God's never—ending love for us.

*Processional Hymn 24 | The God of Abraham Praise Hymn Tune: LEONI

Sharing of Joys and Concerns Addison Gardner

Call to Prayer One: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. One: Let us pray.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer and Choral Response All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.

The information in these margins will guide you through worship. If you have any questions, please ask a greeter, usher or minister.

Red text is read by the congregation. Asterisks (*) indicate times when you are invited to stand. Feel free to remain seated if need be.

As we worship, we are aware that no words can adequately describe God or encompass God's nature. In hymns and prayers, feel free to use language that reflects your image and understanding of God.

TODAY’S CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP • 9:00am and 11:00am

You can find today’s scripture reading on page 326 of the Old Testament in your pew Bible.

Today's scripture is presented in song. This excerpt from Mendelssohn's "Elijah" vividly depicts the wind and earthquake that precede the still, small voice of God. Premiered in 1846, it imitates the style of Handel whom the composer revered greatly.

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