WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Dr. Brian Anderson

GOD’S PEOPLE PREPARE TO WORSHIP CHIMES PRELUDE “He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought!” — arr. David Cherwien CHORAL INTROIT

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP — Peggy Stanley

Leader: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,

People: The world and all the people who dwell upon the face of the

earth.

Leader: Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?

People: Who shall stand in his holy place?

Leader: Those who have clean hands and pure hearts.

People: We God’s people shall come before the Lord in worship this

day!

HYMN OF PRAISE “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” No. 501 GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY

OPENING PRAYER (In unison)

Gracious God our Father, we come, united in worship as

your people. We come, dependent on your grace, which

gives us so much more of your love than we deserve. We

come, dependent upon your mercy, which saves us from

what we deserve. We come, dependent on your forgiveness,

which removes our guilt and takes away our sins.

We come, desiring to know you better, to love and serve you

more faithfully in our lives, so speak to all our hearts and

minds as we join together in this service of worship. In the

name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

SILENT PRAYER

PASTORAL PRAYER followed by

LORD’S PRAYER [debts / debtors] — CHORAL AMEN

GOD’S PEOPLE WORSHIP WITH THEIR GIFTS

Please sign and pass pew registration books at this time. OFFERTORY “Surely The Presence of The Lord Is In This Place” — arr. J. Schrader CCSC Women’s Ensemble DOXOLOGY “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 34

PASTORAL PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHORAL ANTHEM “ Peace in the Presence of God“ — P. Carlson GOD’S PEOPLE HEAR HIS WORD SCRIPTURE Matthew 26:1-16 [NIV Page No. 1546-1547] Pew Bible

Pastor: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD. Congregation: THANKS BE TO GOD.

HYMN OF PREPARATION “Be Still My Soul” No. 451 SERMON “What a Terrible Waste of Money?” — Dr. Brian Anderson HYMN OF DEDICATION “This Is My Father’s World” No. 21 PASTORAL BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Let There Be Peace on Earth” No. 614

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

POSTLUDE “Guide Me, O Great Jehovah” — arr. Paul Manz

= Those who are able, please stand.

SHARING OUR FAITH THROUGH MUSIC

Surely The Present of The

Lord Is In This Place arr. J. Shrader

CCSC Women’s Ensemble

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angel’s wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence of the Lord its in this place. 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. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence, surely the presence of the Lord is in this place, is in this place.

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ORDER OF WORSHIP September 24, 2017 - 9:30AM

Welcome to our worship and fellowship; we are delighted you are here. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider membership in our church family of Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship.

Please call the church office for more information. Our pastor will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning the Congregational Way.

Hearing Implements are available from the sound technician at the back of the sanctuary.

Page Magnifiers are available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary. Large print bulletins are available in the Narthex.

Attendance last Sunday: 154

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Church Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8:00AM — 1:00PM

Ph: 623-977-4241 ● Fax: 623-977-0008

E-mail: admin@ccscaz.org

Web Address: www.ccscaz.org

GREETERS: Bob Schaneman, Nancy Schaneman, Winnie Holick

USHERS:

Syd Fawcett, Yoshi Fawcett, Art Hamilton, Ginger Hamitlon, Leon Loupee, Doris Loupee

SOUND: Mike Rush

TECHNICAL ADVISOR:

Gary Roady

PROJECTOR: Pepper Roady

FELLOWSHIPHOSTS:

Shary Harris, Nancy Gustafson, Marian Buchanan

9Day Date Time Church Activities — this week Location

Sun 9/24 9:30a Worship Service Join us for fellowship, coffee, and a snack after worship service in Alexander Hall

Sanctuary

4:00p Organ & Voice Concert with Christine Kyhn Sanctuary

Mon 9/25

Tues 9/26 8:00a Staff Meeting Conference Room

9:00a Flower Committee Flower Room

Wed 9/27

Thurs 9/28 8:00a Bulletin Folders Conference Room

8:30a Communion Prep Sanctuary

2:30p Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

Fri 9/29 Church office is closed

The Congregational Church of Sun City

Worshiping God through Faith, Freedom and Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICE

September 24, 2017

18401 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85373

Worship Service Helpers

The Congregational Church of Sun City is a member of the

National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.

Flowers given by Wilma Schroeder in loving memory

of her family members who are now with

God.

• OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: Patsy Denne passed away last week. She will be inurned in our Columbarium in a private service. Let us remember to pray for God’s comfort and peace for her family in this time of bereavement and loss.

• FREE ORGAN & VOICE CONCERT—TODAY: Come enjoy a free concert featuring our own Christine Kyhn TODAY at 4 PM in the sanctuary. “In the Beginning” is a musical concert to accompany the story of creation. Everyone is welcome to attend this delightful afternoon event!

• BIBLE STUDY BEGINS OCT. 11TH: Bible study begins on Wednesday, October 11th in Alexander Hall. There will only be one class time on Wednesdays - at 9 AM led by Dr. Brian Anderson. We will continue the study of Luke’s Gospel at Chapter 9 with a recap of Chapters 1-8 at the beginning of the study for those who are new. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

• PICTURES—NEW PHOTO DIRECTORY: We are taking photos today for a new photo directory. If you are scheduled today, please meet Pepper in Alexander Hall after service near the far wall (there will be a blue backdrop). Because we have a number of people signed up today and on the 1st, we are adding a third photo day—Sunday, October 8th. Please call Terri in the church office to make an appointment for the 8th if you still need a photo taken.

• HELP WANTED: We still have openings for ushers, greeters, and fellowship hosts for the month of October and we need your help! If you can help, please sign up in Alexander Hall or contact Jack Teuteberg at (219) 670-2093.

• MEN’S CLUB BREAKFAST: The next Men's Club breakfast meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at 8:30 AM in Alexander Hall. Women are also invited. Please sign up using the sheet on the bulletin board in Alexander Hall so we know how many to cook for.

• DATE CHANGE—WOMEN”S FELLOWSHIP: The Women’s Fellowship Planning Meeting in October has been changed to Wednesday, October 18th at 10:30 AM.

• BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD NEXT SUNDAY OCT. 1ST: Each month on Communion Sunday, we ask that you bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank if you are able. Thank you.

• HURRICANE HARVEY DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donated during the One Great Hour of Sharing on Sunday, September 10th to help those affected by the recent hurricanes. We collected $5,720 for this cause. Thank you again!

Please see our bulletin board for

those needing our prayers.

“Why this WASTE?” MATTHEW 26:8