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Welcome!We extend a special welcome to our guests, visitors and all who join us in worship today. Please let us know of your

presence or any prayer requests you have by filling out one of the cards in the pew rack and placing them in the offering plate. We hope that our church home becomes your church home and the spiritual place where you grow through the

Word of God.

Nursery care for children up to three years old is located on the main floor of the Welcome Center across from thelibrary. Older children attending the church service are encouraged to borrow a Toddler Tote filled with activities as you ent

the Sanctuary.

Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar

We believe that Jesus offers Himself to us in the Sacrament – His true body and blood, for the forgiveness of sins. We also

share the scriptural concern for those who participate in the Lord’s supper that they r ecognize what they are receiving(1 Corinthians 11:27). Therefore, we ask that all who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper please carefully examinethemselves using the communion information card found in the pew rack.

Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at both services.

For those who desire, we offer gluten-free wafers (please give an indication to the Pastor or Elder) andnon-alcoholic wine (located in the inner circle of the individual cup tray).

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH!

March 30, 2014

CALL TO WORSHIP “Rise Up and Build” Praisemakers, Children’s Choir & congregatio

OPENING

Pastor: Today is a day to praise the Lord! Today is a day to celebrate God’s goodness! Today we rejoice in unity as the

body of Christ!

All: Amen! Come let us worship!

Men: We will lift praise and thanksgiving and call upon His name!

Women: We will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving for all the Lord has done!

All: We will keep the promises we’ve made to God in the presence of all his people! Come let us worship!

INVOCATION

OPENING SONG “All Creatures of Our God and King” See screen

RESPONSIVE PSALM Psalm 118:14, 19-24, 14 See screen

SONG OF PRAISE “New Cities” See screen

RISE UP & BUILD READINGS Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-12 Bible page 40Philippians 4:4-13 Bible page 98

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CHILDREN’S PRESCHOOL CHOIR & CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

GREETING AND ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUR RISE UP & BUILD DIRECTORS

CALL TO COMMIT See screen

COMMITMENT SONGS “Gracious God, You Send Great Blessing” LSB 78“We Give Thee But Thine Own” LSB 78

SERMON Vicar Ken Chitwoo

OFFERING SONG OF RESPONSE “Lord Jesus Christ, the Children’s Friend” See screen

PRAYERS

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BLESSING See screen

SONG “Everlasting” See screen

SONG OF SENDING “Amen Is Where We Begin” Praisemakers & ban

The omission of altar flowers during the season of Lent is a solemn reminder of what God has suffered in our place.

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

Special Note

Please join us next week when our Sunday Bible study classes resume

TUESDAYS

Adults at 9:45 am: Li feLi ght: M inor Prophets Pastor Dale Leland leads this in-depth course exploring the books Amos, Jonah and Habakkuk which seek a clearer understanding of how God spoke in history to pronounce judgment osinful nations with the purpose of bringing them to repentance and how He continues to speak to His people today.

(Welcome Center 2nd floo

Adults from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: “Belief on the Bayou” led by Vicar Ken Chitwood explores five major religions prevalent the Houston area culminating in a “world religions tour” of sacred sites in Houston on April 26

th. (No Label Brewing Co.)

WEDNESDAYS (Livin’ In 3D)

“Acts: Model for Today’s Church” is the title of this study intended for any and all adults in the congregation. Join us and

see how lessons from the early church vibrantly apply yet to today’s church. (6:00 pm dinner; 6:30 pm Worship; 7:00 pmstudies). (Welcome Center 2

nd floo

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS

Members: Elsie Calafell; Craig Coussens; Jerry Denman; Elizabeth Drescher; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; Jennie GrisbePriscilla Johansen; Maribel Liñan; Norma Moore; Louise Ohlenbusch; Betty Pampell; Sherry Parker; John Pierce; PhyllRadcliff; Dennis Riske; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Inga Wood.

Friends & Family: Gene & Joan Bach (Jody Cook’s parents); Melinda Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwell’s sister); Joe Dalto(Dave Graesser’s nephew); Jan Frye (Sue Harrison’s friend); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifer’s father); Audrey Hans(Glenn Hansen’s mother); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfeld’s nephew); Mike Lightle (Judy’s husband); Betty Maek

(Brenda Davis’ mother); Bobby Norris (Robin Stankus’ uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie Ondrias (HolMartinez’s friend); Maycel Plautz (Bob Plautz’s mother); Ryan Richardson (Tim & Marilyn Gandre’s friend); Gilbert Ripp

(Joyce Adams’ brother); Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaugh’s parents); Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergande’s fatheand Joe Turner (Bill Cook ’s friend).



IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS

Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans’ nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appe(Keith & Laura Evans’ nephew), USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby FergusonCWO, US Army, Afghanistan; Sgt. Travis Gingrich (Tina Zoubek’s brother), US Army-Kuwait; Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes Matthew Micyk; Leighann SandiferAltar Guild Joyce Adams; Denise Chalk; Brenda Davis; Cindy MichalkAudio Bob Plautz; Jacob WhittecarElders Marcus Behrens; Chuck Lafferty

Greeters Norris Miertschin; Robin Stankus; Vi TarpeyNursery Heather Pugnetti; Lydia Sides; Sara Sides

Ushers Richard Greason; Jeff Gruetzmacher, Ricky Nietsche, Alan Ostermann; Steve Schulze

MEMORIAL AT A GLANCE

March 30 – April 6, 2014

Sunday ~ 30th 10:00 AM Combined Worship Service – Commitment Celebration

11:30 AM Family fellowship event with meal

Monday ~ 31st 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Youth Garage Sale Drop-off6:15 PM Children’s Handbells 7:00 PM Joyful Ringers

Tuesday ~ April 1st 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Youth Garage Sale Drop-off9:45 AM Lifelight

6:00 – 8:00 PM “Belief On the Bayou” @ No Label

Wednesday ~ 2nd 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Youth Garage Sale Drop-off6:00 PM Livin’ In 3D / Confirmation

Lent 6:30 - 7:30 PM Praisemakers in the Choir Room above Welcome Center

7:30 PM Lenten Worship Service

Thursday ~ 3rd 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Youth Garage Sale Drop-off6:30 PM Praise Team

Friday ~ 4th 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM YOUTH GARAGE SALE

Saturday ~ 5th 8:00 AM – Noon YOUTH GARAGE SALE

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Worship Workshop

Sunday ~ 6th 8:00 AM Worship Service with Communion9:30 AM Bible Study; Youth: Bible studies

10:45 AM Worship Service with Communion

12:00 PM Worship Workshop Lunch & Closing Discussion1:00 PM Servicios en Español

6:00 – 8:00 PM High School Youth



GENEROSITY TIP OF THE MONTH – MARCH

Practical suggestions to aid Disciples of Jesus in taking on the character of Jesus,especially the character attribute of generosity.

When it comes to giving, frequently we feel a sense of obligation or duty. Think about the TV commercials we see that showimpoverished children, abused animals, or wounded soldiers. As we watch them, inevitably we feel a certain tug, some in a

small way, others much larger. And for only $19 a month, you can help make things better. And then, when we give, we feeas though we have done what we should. Such giving flows from the law and a sense of duty and results in compliance. Th

is not bad or wrong, but it does not produce generosity. It can be effective to a point, but it doesn’t necessarily bring the joyand bear the abundant fruit of grateful hearts that have been touched by grace —God’s grace! When we instead see ourselve

as children of God, forgiven and restored because of Jesus’ sacrifice and blessed with the inheritance of heaven itself becau sof His works, then our duty becomes gratitude, and our compliance becomes generosity. When we view ourselves asundeserving recipients of the fullness of God’s gifts, we then see ourselves not just as stewards or check writers, but as joyfu

participants in God’s mission to extend the Community of Christ wherever we go!

TIP OF THE MONTH: Focus on grace

This month, as we focus on both our Lenten journey to the cross and our capital stewardship campaign, Rise Up and Build ,

reflect on the abundant grace — the undeserved kindness — God has shown to you in Jesus. Consider his grace in both physical ways and spiritually.Listen and pay attention to the working of the Holy Spirit within your heart that seeks to respond, uninhibited, to the joy ofthe grace you have received. That is the gift and grace of generosity God is giving you!

FUTURE TIPS:

Let’s Go Resale-ing!

The Tipping PointCount Your Blessings!‘What can I do’ vs. ‘What can I keep’

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