into our new century in the spirit of christ
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Federated Church Into Our New Century in the Spirit of Christ
Federated Church Clergy and Staff
Rev. Edward Yang, Ph.D. Acting Head of Staff &
Associate Pastor for CYF [email protected]
Jim Rains Office Manager
Brenda Sand Temp. Christian Education Director [email protected]
Chrissy Ford Bookkeeper & Publications Coord.
Lee Augustin, Organist Bob Arp, Chancel Choir Director
Stuart Gausman Bell Choir Director
Lay Pastor Antonio Garcia El Buen Pastor Fellowship
Governing Council 2019 - Federated Church Elders
Bill Royer, President (402-564-8012) Marcia Grant, Vice President
Louise Moran, Secretary
Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021
Julie Graham Linda Wheatley Gene Hahn
Kathy Leischner Doug Williams Judy Temme
Gail Wurdeman Steve McClure Marv Zoucha
Donna Augspurger Robin Lehr Financial
Administrators: Terry Millard Terry Norris
Thursday, September 26, and Sunday, September 22, 2019
Welcome to Worship at Federated!
If you are new to Federated, please tell us on a “Visitors Card” & in a red Friendship Folder.
Children are welcome in worship at Federated. Children’s Activity Bags are at the Sanctuary entrance. The Library/“Cry Room” is child friendly. Child care is available Sundays in the Nursery.
Ushers are here to help you — please ask them if you need hearing assistance devices and large print hymnals — ushering this week are Rick Porter (Thurs.),
Roland & Doris Augspurger and Larry & Sue Mares.
We are called Federated because on July 2, 1914, Columbus’ Congregational (now the United Church of Christ) and Presbyterian churches joined to serve as one congregation.
Prayer requests can be shared on Prayers Cards in the pew pockets or Prayer Chain requests to the Church Office (402) 564-2812 to call the Order of St. Andrew. The Prayer Chain is strictly confidential.
If you missed worship last week, visit www.federatedcolumbus.org for videos of worship and bulletins, and on TV at Noon on Spectrum Channel 1304 (HD) Mondays & Saturdays and Sunday at 8pm.
In case of an emergency, the pastor’s cell phone number is: Edward (402) 302-2812.
ANNOUNCEMENTS JOYS & CONCERNS
If you have any joys or concerns, please share with the congregation by informing the office staff or pastor. From Homestead Presbytery: “Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Bluffs praise the Lord for the many blessings he continues to give us which include: the faith and abilities needed to maintain our physical church, mutual love and support within our church family, dedicated leadership from session members and deacons and our wonderful session moderator who serves more like a full time minister, conducting worship twice a month, serving funerals, making visits to the ill and others in need, being there for whatever we need. We are concerned for the needs of an aging congregation, several of whom are suffering from debilitating disease. In a very small, rural com-munity we have few young families & children. We pray for continued support and guidance from the Lord as we face a questionable future as a sustainable church.” Please lift up the family of Laura Andrews (mother of Deb & John Curry) in your prayers. Laura passed away on Sept. 24th here in Columbus. Funeral services will be held in Ft. Dodge, Iowa on Sept. 28th. Pray for Carol Vollbracht who was placed on hospice care this week.
THIS WEEK AT FEDERATED CHURCH
Sunday, September 29 9:00am Education Hour, Ed Center, Upper Room 10:00am Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00am 5th Sunday Potluck Dinner, Fellowship Hall 3:00pm El Buen Pastor Worship Service, Sanctuary Monday, September 30 6:30pm CM Teachers Meeting, EC 8 7:00pm Scouts Troop 277 Meeting, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, October 1 7:00am Tues. Morning Book Group, Fellowship Hall 1:00pm Lectionary Afternoon Bible Study, EC 8 6:00pm Consonaires Rehearsal, Choir Room 6:30pm Christian Education Committee, EC 8 7:00pm Worship & Music Committee, Library Wednesday, October 2 4:30pm Lectionary Evening Bible Study, AD 2 6:30pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:30pm H.I.S. Puppet Rehearsal, EC 3/8 6:30pm Youth Club, Upper Room, Gym 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, October 3 10:00am Staff Meeting, AD 2 6:15pm Scouts Roundtable, Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Thursday Worship Service, Sanctuary Friday, October 4 9:00am MOPS Steering Meeting, EC/Fellowship Hall 6:00pm Latino Prayer Service, EC 6 Saturday, October 5 No events scheduled Sunday, October 6 9:00am Education Hour, Ed Center, Upper Room 10:00am Worship Service, Sanctuary 1:00pm WiFi Group Meeting, Library
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, a time of prayer that is open to all, is held in our sanctuary from 11:30AM -12:30PM. Whether you are new to prayer or have practiced for years, you are welcome here. If you have questions or prayer requests please contact: Church office – 402-564-2812 Email - [email protected] or Barb Sanderson – 402-910-3586
New book for the Christian Book Discussion Group The book, “The Triumph of Christianity, how a forbidden religion swept the world” by Bart Ehrman, will be the next book to be reviewed at the Tuesday morning Christian Book Discussion. Mark your calendars to meet with us at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, September 3rd in the Fellowship Hall. In preparation, read the introduction and first chapter of the book.
NEEDED: Story Tellers for Children's Sermon The Christian Education Committee is asking for volunteers for the Children's Sermons to help Pastor Edward with the church service when he is preaching on Sundays. Please talk with Brenda Sand.
GREETERS WANTED! Please sign-up on the sheet in the Narthex provided by the Membership & Growth Committee! Thank you!
Autumn is in the air. The Chancel Choir has resumed its singing. Please consider joining the choir. They meet Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 and provide special music for Sunday morning services. The third Sunday of each month is generally reserved for the Bell Choir. You can join the choir at any time. The only requirement is a sincere desire to share God’s word in song.
Meals On Wheels - Federated will have our week of service October 21 - 25. Coordinator will be Charlotte Lambert (402-564-5834).
Reminder — Sunday Education Hour
At 9:00 a.m.
Children go directly to their Education Center rooms Youth to the Upstairs Rooms
Adult Education in Education Center Rm 4/5
Graveside Service for Janice Anderson Hayek (4/4/1946—1/25/2019)
Service will be held at Columbus Cemetery on Oct. 6, 2019 at 2:00pm & officiated by Pastor Edward.
Dorinda Miller (Janice’s daughter) invites all to this celebration of life.
* As you are able in body or in spirit, please rise.
We Gather To Worship God Thursday, September 26, and Sunday, September 29, 2019
Hymns, Songs, Prayers, and liturgies in Bold are for the participation of the Congregation The Prelude invites us to begin our time of worship; please take this time for silent reflection.
Prelude Name That Tune Medley
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart Gabriel, 1914 Lee Augustin, Organ & Piano
Welcome & Announcements (Please sign and pass Friendship Folders to your neighbors.)
* Call to Worship Psalm 146
One: Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! All: We will praise the LORD as long as we live; We will sing praises to our God all our life long. One: Do not put your trust in mortals, in whom there is no help. All: Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose help is in the LORD their God.
*Opening Hymn No. 293 This is My Father’s World
Unison Prayer of Confession Feasting on the Word We have sinned, O God, hoarding what we have, grasping for more, and ignoring those who hunger and thirst. We stay with our own kind; we are complacent in the face of systems that oppress. Forgive us; purify us; remake us, that we might love as you love.
Moment for Silent Reflection
Declaration of Forgiveness One: The Lord welcomes all who return from the exile of greed and self- interest. All: Be at peace, for in Christ we find our way home again where all are forgiven, loved, and restored.
Chancel Choir Anthem (Sun.) Hymn Sing-a-long Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (verses 1 & 2)
Dwelling in Beulah Land (verses 1 & 2) We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations (verses 1 & 2) In My Heart There Rings a Melody (verses 1 & 2)
The Church in the Wildwood (verses 1 & 2) Bringing in the Sheaves (verses 1 & 2) The Old-Time Religion (verses 1 & 2)
Bob Arp, Director * Passing the Peace One: Let us celebrate God’s grace by sharing a sign of peace. The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Please greet one another with a sign of peace.
Sing the Faith Songbook #2226 (Sun.) Bind Us Together All children are invited to come forward for a special message.
Children’s Sermon (Sun.) Brenda Sand, CE Director
Gratitude to God for 50+ Year Members Nila Novotny, M & G Committee Chair
Listening for God’s Word
Prayer for Illumination Julie Graham, Liturgist (Sun.) Scripture Reading First Letter of Paul to Timothy 6 : 6 - 19 Pew Bible New Testament pages 210-211
Sermon “Living Eternally Now” Edward Yang, Pastor
We Respond to God’s Word
* Affirmation of Faith - “The Calling of the Church” PC(USA) Book of Order
The Church is to be a community of faith, entrusting itself to God alone, even at the risk of losing its life. The Church is to be a community of hope, rejoicing in the sure and certain knowledge that, in Christ, God is making a new creation. This new creation is a new beginning for human life and for all things. The Church lives in the present on the strength of that promised new creation. The Church is to be a community of love, where sin is forgiven, reconciliation is accomplished, and the dividing walls of hostility are torn down. The Church is to be a community of witness, pointing beyond itself through word and work to the good news of God’s transforming grace in Christ Jesus its Lord.
* Responsive Hymn Wonderful Words of Life (see attached sheet for words and music)
Prayers of The People and the Lord’s Prayer 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. Amen.
Invitation to the Offering Offertory In the Sweet By and By Webster, 1868
* Doxology ‡ Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
* Unison Prayer of Dedication We give you thanks and praise, generous God, for every good gift that comes from your hand: for food and clothing, for life and health, for family and friends, above all for the treasure of your grace. Make us rich in good works, generous and ready to share, taking hold of the life that really is life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
* Closing Hymn Onward, Christian Soldiers (see attached sheet for words and music)
* Benediction
Postlude Marching to Zion Lowry, 1867
After praising God with the Postlude, all are warmly welcome to the 5th Sunday Potluck in the Fellowship Hall.
* As you are able in body or in spirit, please rise. ‡ tune on page 592 of hymnal CCLI License #1160936
It’s time! Time to update our pictorial directory!
Lifetouch will be photographing families at Federated Church on October 22 - 26.
(Additional dates will be added if necessary)
Our goal is to have 100% participation - our directory won’t be complete without you!
Each family participating will receive a free 8 x 10, a free printed directory and a free electronic directory.
Families will also have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits.
Sign up for a photo session online at https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/b1c3gdk2/
or sign up in person after worship services in the month of September.
Props, pets (within reason) and extended family are welcome!
If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Sand at 402.276.2080 or [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS AT FEDERATED
Sunday, September 29 - Heritage Sunday, 5th Sunday Potluck
Thursday, October 3 & Sunday, October 6 - World Communion Day
Sunday, October 20 - Children’s Sabbath
Sunday, October 27 - Fall Congregational Meeting
2019 Fall Gathering of the Living Waters Association Saturday October 12, 2019, 9am through lunch.
The event is free, and the price of the catered lunch is $8.00. Please RSVP by Oct. 8 if you will be joining us for lunch. RSVP to: Janet Davis, [email protected], (402)368-8086 (Please pay the day of the event; no prepayment necessary).
The focus of this year’s Living Waters fall gathering is ‘Living the Marks’. Ministry has many facets to it like a gem or a kaleidoscope. ‘Living the Marks’ refers to eight characteristics (or marks), that can be part of a person’s ministry, be they lay ministers or authorized. When you think about the ministry that you do on behalf of the church, which of these marks are you practicing? Spiritual practice — Nurturing UCC identity — Leadership skills — Sacred stories and traditions — Caring — Thinking about God — Justice and mercy — Strengthening personal and relational skills. The Marks are a tool that may help us to see God working in our lives and ministry. All are welcome! All are invited to celebrate the many facets of ministry
