March 12 , 2017 | 11 AM

Church Leadership

Rev. Carol West, Pastor

Rick S. Gates, Minister of Music

Kee Sourjohn, Organist Shoshana Cook, Pianist

Kathy Ferguson, Keyboard Blaine Cook, Drums

Gary Cunningham,

Media

Jess Unruh, Sound Technician

Events of the WeekEvents of the WeekEvents of the WeekEvents of the Week

Tues, 03/14

6:00pm Rosary Prayers Wed, 03/15

6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Wednesday Night Live 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Sun, 03/19 9:15am Biscuits & Coffee 9:45am Biscuits & Bible Study 11:00am Worship Nursery & Youth Sunday School

SAVE THE DATE FOR CELEBRATE GOLF 2017

Celebrate Golf 2017 will be held on

Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Pecan Valley Golf Course.

Mark this date on your calendar, get your team ready and clubs polished for this annual event. This is the

biggest fundraiser of the year. Registration forms will be available soon..

Celebration Community Church Biscuits & Bible! Biscuits & Bible! Biscuits & Bible! Biscuits & Bible!

Biscuits & Bible is a won-derful way to join in fel-lowship with your church family and study the Bible at the same time. We start gathering at 9:15am 9:15am 9:15am 9:15am for delicious biscuits and fellowship with our church

family. Then, at 9:45am9:45am9:45am9:45am, we begin our study of the Bible. It is a study that makes you

think and makes you look at the stories you have heard since Sunday School in a totally

new and different light. Coffee and biscuits will be ready at 9:15am,

so come join us!

Prayers of the PeoplePrayers of the PeoplePrayers of the PeoplePrayers of the People

Sonya, Bettye’s neice, Paige, Bear Ehlinger, Sonya, Bettye’s neice, Paige, Bear Ehlinger, Sonya, Bettye’s neice, Paige, Bear Ehlinger, Sonya, Bettye’s neice, Paige, Bear Ehlinger, Anne Robinson,Bettye Odle, Kathy Whitworth, Anne Robinson,Bettye Odle, Kathy Whitworth, Anne Robinson,Bettye Odle, Kathy Whitworth, Anne Robinson,Bettye Odle, Kathy Whitworth,

Al Ballard, Austin Mills, Al Ballard, Austin Mills, Al Ballard, Austin Mills, Al Ballard, Austin Mills, Edward Garcia, Myrtle Pritchett, Edward Garcia, Myrtle Pritchett, Edward Garcia, Myrtle Pritchett, Edward Garcia, Myrtle Pritchett, John & Mona Neil, Ashley, John & Mona Neil, Ashley, John & Mona Neil, Ashley, John & Mona Neil, Ashley,

Jodi’s sister Sandra, Howard MartinJodi’s sister Sandra, Howard MartinJodi’s sister Sandra, Howard MartinJodi’s sister Sandra, Howard Martin

Tithing GuidelineTithing GuidelineTithing GuidelineTithing Guideline

Annual Annual Annual Annual SalarySalarySalarySalary

5% Weekly 5% Weekly 5% Weekly 5% Weekly GivingGivingGivingGiving

10% Week-10% Week-10% Week-10% Week-ly Givingly Givingly Givingly Giving TargetTargetTargetTarget

15% Week-15% Week-15% Week-15% Week-ly Givingly Givingly Givingly Giving

$ 20,000.00 19.23 38.46 57.69

$ 30,000.00 28.84 57.69 86.53

$ 40,000.00 38.46 76.92 115.38

$ 50,000.00 48.07 96.15 144.23

$ 60,000.00 57.69 115.38 173.07

$ 70,000.00 67.30 134.61 201.92

$ 80,000.00 76.92 153.84 230.76

$ 90,000.00 86.53 173.07 259.16

$100,000.00 96.15 192.30 288.46

Did you know? If the average salary were $40k and all regularly attending

members tithed at 5%: We would reach $599,976.00 annual income not including fundraisers.

All fundraisers would benefit expansion and outreach and CCC could be debt-free in less than 10 years.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Teddy Bear DriveDriveDriveDrive

Little kids LOVE Teddy Bears! That is exactly

why we are collecting them all during March, April and May! Teddy Bears give kids a friend with whom they can share their

secrets - their hopes, dreams and, fears and offer comfort

in tough times. Buy a Bear at Wal-Mart or anywhere, bring it to church and we’ll do the rest!

Please bring NEW Teddy Bears. You may drop off your Teddy

Bear donations anytime the

church is open!

Rosary PrayersRosary PrayersRosary PrayersRosary Prayers

Please join us every Tuesday evening at

6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm during Lent for Rosary Prayers.

If you have a rosary, please bring it with you; if not, we

have some you may use. Lent is a time of reflection and we want to offer you this opportunity

for prayer.

Lunch BunchLunch BunchLunch BunchLunch Bunch

Don’t forget to sign up for Lunch BunchLunch BunchLunch BunchLunch Bunch! We’ll be meeting at

11:30am 11:30am 11:30am 11:30am on Thurs, March 23rdThurs, March 23rdThurs, March 23rdThurs, March 23rd. Restaurant to be determined - we’ll

call you to let you know where!

Book Club Book Club Book Club Book Club Our book this month, Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas is a wonderfully fun read.

Pick up a copy and meet us on Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30pm for a lively

discussion of this fantastic book!

Tennis Shoes for KidsTennis Shoes for KidsTennis Shoes for KidsTennis Shoes for Kids We are still collecting Tennis

Shoes in sizes Girls or Boys sizes 11Girls or Boys sizes 11Girls or Boys sizes 11Girls or Boys sizes 11----13 and 113 and 113 and 113 and 1----3333.

These shoes will be delivered to a local elementary school where there is great need.

You may drop off your donations at the church on Sunday or at the church office

anytime Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.

Gardening DayGardening DayGardening DayGardening Day On Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, April 8th at April 8th at April 8th at April 8th at 10am10am10am10am,

we will be cleaning out

and sprucing up our gardens for Easter. Bring your clippers, hand rakes, and gloves. If you have a green thumb (or even if you don’t) and you would like to participate in this fun, outdoor work

experience, please write “GARDEN” “GARDEN” “GARDEN” “GARDEN” in the Redbook as it is passed so we’ll know how many of

you to expect!

Prelude Instrumentalists

This Is the Day Garrett

*Processional Hymn

MY LIFE IS IN YOU, LORD Gardner

All Hail King Jesus Moody

Welcome & Announcements

HOSANNA! PRAISE IS RISING Baloche/Brown

Prayer Hymn

I WORSHIP YOU, ALMIGHTY GOD Corbett

Pastoral Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER Malotte

Congregational Litany

Our ever-present strength and help,

we come this morning in response to a call we have felt in the marrow of our bones.

We may not be sure; We may even be full of doubts

and not fully understand how we got here,

but we are here. Help us listen with new ears and open hearts.

Touch us during this time of worship,

that we may know Your unconditional love— not just for the world as a whole

but for us individually.

It is for this that we long and for which we search. Amen

*Scripture Reading John 3:1-17

Choir Anthem

I’d Rather Have Jesus Miller/Shea Arr Rouse

Sermon Reverend Carol West

Offertory Prayer

Offertory Video

Through All of It

*Offertory Response

SHOUT TO THE LORD Zschenk

Sursum Corda

One: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them up unto the Lord. One: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.

All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Confession

Loving and ever-present God, we confess that we are not always sure of You. Our doubts overwhelm us at times. But we continue to search for Your presence with us, no matter what is going on in our lives. In times of joy and in times of sorrows and challenges, help us feel Your presence with us. Be with us on our journey, the journey to which You call us, that we may walk with You beside us. Amen.

Words of Assurance and Pardon

God so loved the world - God so loved us - that God goes with us every step of the way. In this we are blessed. Know that God hears, answers, and loves us - and in this loving, understands and forgives us.

Communion

Communion is a sacred time of worship in which you are invited to join us in singing the following hymns or in silent meditation. At Celebration, all are invited to receive communion.

LORD, I’M COMING HOME Kirkpatrick

Chalice #86 - All Verses

Just As I Am Elliott/Bradbury

Chalice #339 - All Verses

*Recessional Hymn

SHINE, JESUS, SHINE Kendrick

Benediction

Postlude Instrumentalists

*Please rise as you are able.

C E L E B R A T I O N

C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H

A c h u r c h f o r A L L p e o p l e 9 0 8 P e n n s y l v a n i a A v e . ,

F o r t W o r t h T X 7 6 1 0 4

8 1 7 . 3 3 5 . 3 2 2 2

c e l e b r a t i o n - c o m m u n i t y -

c h u r c h . c o m

the Vine “I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5“I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5“I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5“I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5

Win/Win/WOW!Win/Win/WOW!Win/Win/WOW!Win/Win/WOW!

Ticket prices are $1 ea., 7/$5, 15/$10, or 30/$20. Tickets will be

available for purchase in the Fireside Room after services, at WNL, or at the Church office. Half of the money goes to the

Church—the other to the lucky winning ticket holder. The drawing will be held on

April 2ndApril 2ndApril 2ndApril 2nd. Get your tickets today!

WWWWeeeeddddnnnneeeessssddddaaaayyyy NNNNiiiigggghhhhtttt LLLLiiiivvvveeee

Join us on WWWWeeeeddddnnnneeeessssddddaaaayyyy,,,, MMMMaaaarrrrcccchhhh 15th 15th 15th 15th for dinner and WNL. Write “DINNER” “DINNER” “DINNER” “DINNER” in the Redbook as it is

passed if you plan on joining us for dinner.

Dinner

begins at 6pm. The cost is $7 per person/$5 for seniors. Wednesday Night Live starts at 7pm. We hope to see you there!

Lenten DevotionalsLenten DevotionalsLenten DevotionalsLenten Devotionals

Make sure we have your correct email address if you would like to receive Reverend West’s

Lenten Devotionals. She will be sending them our Monday thru Thursday every week during Lent.

Simply write your email address in the Redbook as it is passed.

Lilies for EasterLilies for EasterLilies for EasterLilies for Easter

Just wait ‘til you see our

sanctuary on Easter morning - decorated with

beautiful lilies that represent people who are

important in our lives! Every year, we provide gorgeous

flowers for purchase in memory or in honor of a loved one. This

year, we decided our flower of Remembrance

will be a lily. The cost is $10 each.

On Easter morning you will see a profusion of lovely lilies that tell of our love for people who are or were important in our lives. It is our way of honoring the living and the dead. If you would like to pur-

chase a lily, please write “FLOWER” “FLOWER” “FLOWER” “FLOWER” in the Redbook as it is

passed. We will call you to get the name/

names of the people you wish to remember

or honor.