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University ChristianChurch
a Disciples of Christ congregation
June 29, 2014
Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts
Special Sermon Series begins next Sunday, July 6, answering questions from our Chi Rho (7th and 8th grade) youth. Next Sunday: “Do most Christians
go through a point where they question their faith?” Other sermons in the series will be July 20, 27 and August 3.
Try Handbell Ringing! Sundays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10-10:45 a.m. in Room 229. All ages are welcome. Handbell directors will be available to
introduce you to our Whitechapel Bells. Come and go.
Batter Up! UCC Night at The Cats! Join others from UCC at LaGrave Field on Sunday, July 6,
for the game at 6:05 p.m. Seats are just $5 on Sundays! Enjoy an evening of Fort Worth Cats baseball with your UCC
friends! Plan to meet at the ticket office at 5:45 p.m. so all can purchase seats in the same section. Together we can cheer on our own Eric Vanderwerken as he operates the score board.
Latte with the Ladies is Saturday, July 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at Buon Giorno (915 Florence St., 76102). Women of all ages are welcome to join the fellowship
and great conversations on the second Saturday of each month.
Women of Valor, the Sunday night women’s group, meets July 13 at 6 p.m. in Room 204. Please join us!
Elders may sign up to do communion prayers in July, August and September by emailing jimandsusan@yahoo.com.
Weight Watchers Invites You to Kickoff Summer and join them for a hot deal. Join the monthly meetings and you will get free e-Tools and an automatic renewal to help make it all easier! Cost is $39.95 a month for
the Monthly Pass. Meet Thursdays at 4:45 p.m. in Room 204. Call Yvonne Mann 871.257.6054 or email y.mann@tcu.edu.
France Trip: A French Feast for the Senses with Church & the Arts is scheduled for May 8-17, 2015 with stops in Alsace, Normandy, Paris
and Ile de France. Information packets available in Room 239 or email marsha@uccftw.com for information.
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Learn more about University Christian Church ministries
at universitychristian.org
For more about the Disciples of Christ, visit disciples.org
Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Sr. Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Ellen Lewis, Assoc. Minister of Administration; Dr. Daniel Terry, Assoc. Minister for Men’s Ministry; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Assoc. Minister of Outreach, Women’s Ministries and Membership; Rev. Jessica Vacketta, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for Middle School; Michael Yandell, Assist. Minister for High School; Kyla K. Rosenberger, Dir. of Music and Sr. Organist; and Kera Watts, Dir. of Children’s Ministries.
2720 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109 • 817.926.6631
Listen live on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org
Kickoff SundayJoin your church family on August 24 for lunch and fun as we celebrate the
beginning of our fall programming for all ages. Grab a meal from the food trucks. (College kids eat free with a voucher available in The Gallery August 17 and 24)
Our Missionary Partners Kristine Tisinger • Ghana
Elena Huegel • Chile
Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home.
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June 29, 2014 Third Sunday after Pentecost 9 & 11 a.m.
Celebration of Worship
Prelude Trumpet Allemande Anthony Holborne Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes
Call To Worship
*Processional Hymn 25 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Lobe den Herren
*Litany of Praise I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; With my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of your throne; Steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
*Gloria Patri 35 Greatorex
(11 a.m.) VBS Children Sing to God Matt Huesmann
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Call To Prayer The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray…
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (using debts and debtors) & Choral Response
The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings (9 a.m.) Call to Remembrance** Richard Farrant (11 a.m.) Allegro (from String Quartet in B-Flat Major) Joseph Haydn
*The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth
*Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn 420 I Come with Joy Dove of Peace (stanzas 1 and 2) The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table The Words of Institution and the Prayers of the Elders The Sharing of the Bread and the Cup Adagio (from String Quartet in B-Flat Major) Joseph Haydn
(All followers of Christ are invited to share in the bread and cup which represent the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, as they nourish us in our life together in His name.)
The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.
*(11 a.m.) Hymn 612 O Jesus, I Have Promised Angel’s Story
(stanzas 1, 2 and 4)(Parents, during 11 a.m. worship, please bring your first-third graders to join a Worship and Wonder
leader in the Gallery. Children will return to the Sanctuary during the Hymn of Discipleship.)
Scripture Romans 6:12-23(Scripture found on page 156 of the New Testament in the pew Bibles).
(11 a.m.) Anthem **Call to Remembrance Richard FarrantO Lord, call to remembrance,
Thy tender mercies and Thy loving kindness, which hath been ever of old.
O remember not the sins and offences of my youth, but according to Thy mercy,
think Thou on me, O Lord, for Thy goodness.
Sermon Unburdening Grace *Hymn of Discipleship 214 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me Toplady
(stanzas 1 and 2)(All those who are inspired to confess their faith in Christ or make a discipleship covenant
with our congregation are invited to join the pastors at the front of the church.)
*Benediction and Choral Response Ringing of the Tower Bells *Postlude Vivace (from String Quartet in B-Flat Major) Joseph Haydn
PreachingLarry Thomas
Worship LeadersEllen Lewis
Alison Nicoll
MusiciansKyla K. Rosenberger, Senior Organist
Chancel ChoirJerry McCoy, Choirmaster
Elgin String QuartetTessa Ho and Hina Fukuda, violins
Simón Gangotena, viola Eliza Sdraulig, cello
Annie Yandell, VBS Choir Director
Scripture ReaderChad Cline
Chancel GuildPreparing communion today are
Cindy Hoover, Carol Smith and Dan Smith.
AcolytesEmma Milton and Joye Hatter
Clayton Thomas and Davis Watts
EldersDrew Ruiz and Leslie Dell
Nancy Cook and Coni Hennersdorf
Chancel FlowersThe flowers in the Chancel are given
to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bonnie Peacock Fogle
by Royce and Judy Vick.
A nursery is provided on the first floor for infants and preschool children.Assisted listening devices are available; please ask any usher to obtain one.
Have you signed an attendance card today?
In the Service
MinistersOn Call
Ministers are 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.
On Call This Week Cyndy W. Twedell
Ellen Lewis
Congregational Leadership Meetings
None this week in observance of Summer Sabbath.
Members of the congregation may attend congregational meetings with the exception of any portion of a meeting held in Executive Session.
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A complete Sunday school program for all ages meets at 10 a.m. Parish Nurse Office is open from 9:30-11 a.m.
Handicap accessible restrooms located in the Gallery (second floor)
This WeekVacation Bible School Week was terrific! We had over 150 children participate in Workshop of Wonders and Mission VBS. Over forty adults and twenty-six youth volunteered to share their time and faith. Please thank those you see today in a purple VBS shirt!
Today We Welcome the Elgin String Quartet from Melbourne, Australia. They are sharing their talents with us and will present a concert during
the annual Mimir Chamber Music Festival hosted by the TCU School of Music.
Room in the Inn (RITI) Signups in the Gallery. RITI summer session is held on Wednesdays during July and August. Stop by the information table
to learn more about RITI or to sign up for participation.
Send Mail to Our Campers and Counselors who depart Monday, June 30, for JYF I Camp at Disciples Crossing in Athens.
Pre-addressed postcards are available today on the table in the Gallery.
The Newly Formed Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet July 1 at 4 p.m. in Room 204. The group, led by Dr. Charles Sanders and Leslie Dell, will give Alzheimer’s caregivers an opportunity to share information, resources and
get emotional support. Contact Pam Reeser at pam@uccftw.com for details.
UCC Offices will be Closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Follow the CYF Mission Trip online as our high school youth serve at Yakama Christian Mission in Washington. Go to
cyfmissiontrip.org for photos and updates.