WORSHIP GUIDE - JANUARY 29, 2017

A B I B L I C A L P E R S P E C T I V E

WHY YOU STILL AREN'T SATISFIED

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Want to know more about how to plug in to the ministry of Christ Church?

Interested in what we are doing both near and far to spread the love of Christ? Or just hungry for some good chili?

Join us this morning for our Ministry Fair in the Family Life Gym, beginning right after the Cornerstone service at 11 am, and running through 1:30 pm.

Visit the various displays, talk with those involved in each of our ministry areas, help judge the chili cookoff, and enjoy some good table fellowship.

No prior reservation is needed—just come on over after you worship this morning.

TODAY, JANUARY 29 • 11 AM - 1:30 PM • FLC GYM

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UPCOMING FOCUSTHE WEEKLY WORDby Pastor C. Chappell Temple

Looking for a church home?

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.

It’s atrocious grammar, to be sure, and when it first came out, it was banned in many places by some who thought the lyrics to be far too suggestive, leaving only “pirate” radio stations to air it. Still, the three-note riff that begins the song made it into a monster hit for the group that recorded it, changing the Rolling Stones from just another band into a cultural force that has lasted for decades.

Some have placed it among the top ten single songs of all time, and at least one survey listed it among “100 records that shook the world,” before Rolling Stones magazine

acclaimed it as the second-greatest song of all time, trailing only Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” (Seems to be a motif here…)

Of course, when Mick Jagger and Keith Richards first penned the words way back in 1965, they may not have realized the kind of common nerve their signature song struck. For whether you like rock music or not, most of us can probably identify indeed with the idea that “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.”

Long ago, however, a man on a hillside suggested that it all depends on what you are longing for in life. For even though we may be disappointed in other areas, if you just happen to be hungering for righteousness, He promised that we could indeed be satisfied in life by focusing in on our faith.

Whatever you may have come searching for this morning, the good news is you need not be locked in a double negative any longer: You just have to know where to look.

by Pastor C. Chappell TempleA Riff on Righteousness

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING FOOD DRIVENOW - FEBRUARY 5

EFB COLLECTION BIN IN GATHERING HALL

Grab a bag...be a blessing! Fill up the NEW red EFB bag and bring it back - make it part of your weekly grocery trip! OR purchase a Souper Bowl of Caring pre-sacked bag at your local Kroger and it will go to the EFB Food Pantry. January's greatest needs are Cereal, Crackers, Jelly and Canned Soup.

Canned goods are also being accepted today in the Family Life Center at the ministry fair.

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8:15-9:05 am First Light Simple Worship Service

“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice…” Psalm 5:3

THE PRELUDE & ALTAR PRAYER TIME Beth McConnell

Favorite Song of All arr. Jim Hammerly

MORNING CHIMES

*CALL TO WORSHIPLeader: A new day has dawned, a new year begun.

People: O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice. Leader: The compassions of the Lord never fail. People: They are new every morning.

*OPENING SONGGood, Good Father

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 OFFERTORYSteady Heart

Sharing of our Presence, Tithes, and OfferingsPlease sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor.

*THE DOXOLOGYPraise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!

Alelluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*THE SCRIPTURE LESSON (said by all)Matthew 5:3-10

The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE10,000 Reasons (chorus)

Bless the Lord, o my soul, o my soul, worship His holy name,Sing like never before, o my soul, I’ll worship Your holy name.

SERMON SERIES: BLESSed - A Biblical PerspectiveTHE MORNING MESSAGE

“Why You Still Aren’t Satisfied” Pastor C. Chappell Temple

THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION

THE LORD’S PRAYER (said by all)

SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD’S TABLEFollowing 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. If you would like to receive prayer or anointing with oil for healing, our prayer partners are available to meet with you at the station in either of the side aisles.

INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST

*CLOSING SONG

Lord, I Need You

THE BENEDICTION

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9:30-10:40 am

CORNERSTONE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE“The Lord has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God…”

Psalm 40:3

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

10,000 Reasons (chorus)

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship His holy name,Sing like never before, O my soul, I’ll worship Your holy name.

SERMON SERIES: BLESSed - A Biblical PerspectiveTHE MESSAGE FOR TODAY

“Why You Still Aren’t Satisfied”

Pastor C. Chappell Temple

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. Our Prayer Partners are at the altar to pray with any who desire to do so.

CLOSING SONG

Good, Good Father

BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

OPENING SONG

Oh How I Need You (Find You)

COMMUNITY MOMENTS

CHILDREN’S LESSON

A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP

SONGS OF WORSHIP

Jesus, Son of God

Lord, I Need You

OFFERING SONG

Steady HeartDuring the offering, please sign the registration book

at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON (said by all)

Matthew 5:3-10

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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10:55 am - 12 pm

FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

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“Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens…” Psalm 150:1

THE PRELUDE Beth McConnell Favorite Song of All arr. Jim Hammerly Echoes of Westminster by John Behnke Jubilation Ringers

CHORAL INTROIT

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 577 / 641 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA Fill My Cup, Lord (repeat) FILL MY CUP

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 883

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 70 Gloria Patri MEINEKE 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.

*FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Hosea 10:12 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM Come, Thou Fount by Craig Courtney Come, Thou Fount of every blessings, tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, mount of Thy redeeming love. Here I raise mine Ebenezer, hither by thy help I'm come; and I hope, by Thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wand'ring heart to Thee: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above.

THE MORNING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER (said by all)

CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER (sung by all) CHILDREN PRAYING Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send Your Spirit in this place, Lord, listen to Your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace. (repeat)

SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS

Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor.

OFFERTORY Jubilation Ringers All Creatures of Our God and King arr. Cathy Mockelbust

*THE DOXOLOGY 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LAAST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alelluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON (said by all): Matthew 5:3-10 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Bless His Holy Name Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. He has done great things, He has done great things, He has done great things, bless His holy name.”

SERMON SERIES: BLESSed - A Biblical Perspective THE SERMON “Why You Still Aren’t Satisfied” Pastor Michelle Hall

AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

*CLOSING HYMN We Are Called WE ARE CALLED

Our Prayer Partners are available at the altar to pray with anyone desiring to do so.

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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Psalm 150:1

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10:55 am - 12 pm

FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

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THE WORD MADE FRESH

*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 Laudation by Gilbert Martin

*Please stand as you are comfortable.

S E R M O N S E R I E S

A B I B L I C A L P E R S P E C T I V E

MINISTRY FAIR & CHILI COOKOFF SUNDAY

WHY YOU STILL AREN’T SATISFIED | MATTHEW 5:6Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 10:55 am service.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

HAVE MERCY! | MATTHEW 5:7Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services.

VALENTINE’S SUNDAY

PURE IN HEART | MATTHEW 5:8-9Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 10:55 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 9:30 am service.

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FEB12OUR CHURCH STAFF

Pastors: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:Aleah Thummel Anna Gisler

Today's Lay Reader: Rex Varn

OUT OF TOWN? You can live stream any of our regular servicesby visiting christchurchsl.org/livestream.

All one dollar bills given in the offering will be used to help others in our community and beyond.

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RJM SUNDAY

LAY TESTIMONIES BY PRISON VOLUNTEERSSPECIAL MUSIC BY “FREE INDEED”

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ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

ADULTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/ADULTS

CHILDREN & FAMILY WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/CHILDREN STUDENTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/STUDENTS

SERVE WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/SERVE

STUDENTS, 6TH-12TH GRADE, JOIN US TONIGHT from 5-7 in the FLC Gym for 412.

FLAG FOOTBALL - STUDENTS VS ADULTSNEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 • 3 PM • FIELDS BEHIND THE CHURCHJoin us for a game of flag football before the Superbowl! Everyone is welcome to stay afterward to watch the game on the big screen in the gym. Nachos will be provided, and people are invited to bring drinks & sides.

HOUSTON LAY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGYFEBRUARY 11 • 9 AM - 3 PM • ST PAUL'S UMC HOUSTON • COST: $65The Houston Lay School of Theology is offering a class on the Gospel of Matthew taught by Dr. Wesley Allen. The class will explore Matthew through the lens of eschatology (end times and the return of Christ). Participants will discover how much this gospel emphasizes eschatology and uncover clues for a non-literal way to understand eschatology in the 21st century. Learn more and register on-line at www.smu.edu/Perkins/HLS. For more information contact Mark Larson at 281.961.7818.

HEALTHY HABITS: HEALING OILS OF THE BIBLEFEBRUARY 6 • 7-9 PM • ROOMS 11/12Essential oils were inhaled, applied to the body, and taken internally by the people of the Bible times. Their benefits extend to every aspect of our beings: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. We will examine several scripture passages (there are over 600!) that mention aromatics and oils, “sample” some of the oils, and discuss their uses then and now. Contact: Kim Ripley, kimr@christchurchsl.org or 281.690.4765.

UMW FIRE PIT FELLOWSHIPTODAY, JANUARY 29 • 5 PM • AROUND THE FIREPIT BEHIND THE CHURCHLadies of all ages are invited to come enjoy a little "fireside chat" around the firepit. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a little R&R after a busy holiday/get back to normal season! We will enjoy simplicity- prayers, devotions (bring one if ya feel like sharing!), songs and snacks! Play guitar? Bring it! Like to sing? Come share your favorite song! Ladies, just come! Childcare provided via reservation to kimr@christchurchsl.org. Questions? Email Pam psbluestein@hotmail.com.

CHRIST KIDS CREATESUNDAYS • 5-6:30 PM Children will learn to use their talents to glorify God as they dance, paint, sculpt, sing, and more! Each week will include an art project, music, movement, and a short Bible lesson that ties it all together. Check in at the Children's Office and groups will split from there by age.

DREAM LEAGUE SEASON BEGINS!SATURDAY MORNINGS, STARTING FEBRUARY 25 • GAMES AT 9 & 10:30 AM Right next door at the First Colony Little League fields are approximately 120 physically and/or intellectually challenged players known as The Dream League. The League needs help with games on Saturday mornings. Any-one ages 12 years + can become an “Angel in the Outfield” volunteer to help and encourage all the players. Visit www.christchurchsl.org/dreamleague for more info or contact Donna at dmdanto@aol.com or Renee at reneet@christchurchsl.org

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SUNDAYSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • 9:30 & 10:55 AM SERVICES

Don't miss one of our most inspiring worship services of the year! Restorative Justice Ministries (RJM) will be providing music and testimonies at the 9:30 and 10:55 am worship services, and then, a free luncheon in the gym at 12:15 pm. There ain't no party like a Holy Ghost party and this Holy Ghost party don'tstop! For more information, contact Betty Waedemon at 832.755.7761.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCESATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • 5-7:30 PM • FLC GYM REGISTER ONLINE AT CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/CHILDREN$28 PER FATHER/FATHER-FIGURE AND $10 PER DAUGHTER/GIRLAll fathers (and father-figures) are invited along with their little girls (age 4-5th grade) to Christ Church’s 6th annual Father-Daughter Dance. This is a great event for you to invite your friends to our church. Price includes dinner, corsage, photograph, and dancing. Space is limited and reservations are requested by February 13, please no walk-ins. Contact: Kim Ripley 281.690.4765 or kimr@christchurchsl.org.

PARENT'S NIGHT OUTFEBRUARY 3

6-10 PMSIGN UP AT

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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 debbiem@christchurchsl.org or 281.690.4740.

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVEDWEEKLY

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE

953 $67,492

$252,756

PRAYERS FOR OTHERS:Sara Jane White; Mark Rehkopf; Stephanie Strickland’s niece; Susan Brubaker’s friend.

JOYS:Kim and Bob Ripley’s grandson; Vera Johnson’s son; Bob and Sarah Guffey’s daughter-in-law; Whitney Moody; Terri Osborn’s friends; Chip Davis; Milly Bergman’s friend; Amy Young’s neighbor; Donna Mathews’ daughter.

CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS IT'S SYMPATHIES TO...Family and friends of Bill Campbell.

TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE(includes children, nursery, stream,

& evening worship)

WEEK OF JANUARY 22

WELCOME TOCHRIST CHURCH

Jon & Lizet Ho

Baptism:

Charles Matias Ho

WORSHIP STAGEHANDS NEEDEDHave you wanted to help with worship, but don’t want to be on stage in front of everyone? Are you willing to give just a few minutes of your time in between services on Sunday mornings? We need you! The Christ Church Worship Collective needs a few volunteers to help move things on and off of the stage for just 10 minutes after the 9:30 am service in order to be set up for the 10:55 am service.

No experience necessary, just a strong back. If interested, please let us know by contacting GT Mangum at gtmangum@christchurchsl.org.

Matt & Laurie Sriver – In Honor of Olivia Mabel Sisley, Papaw & Grammie Shriver

JOB POSITION OPEN AT CHRIST CHURCHCOFFEE BAR MANAGER (PART-TIME)For more information, visit christchurchsl.org/jobs or contact Dan Conway at dan@christchurchsl.org or 281.980.6888.

3300 Austin Parkway | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281.980.6888 | christchurchsl.org | www.facebook.com/christchurchsl

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ADULT CLASS • OPEN TO EVERYONEFEBRUARY 12, 19, 26, MARCH 5, *19, 26 • 5-6 PM • SANCTUARY*SKIP MARCH 12Ever pondered how we know that there really is a God? Wondered how religion and science gell when it comes to the creation story? Or who Jesus really was and what grace is actually all about. Or did you simply miss confirmation as a youth and would like to think some of it through now with others? Join us for a six-week study led by our pastors on “The Way of Christ: What It Means to Say ‘We Believe.’ The class is open to all, but registration is requested in order to have enough materials. Contact Pastor Dan at danc@christchurchsl.org to sign up.