THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

www.uccneillsville.org

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June 25, 2017                                                                         9:00 a.m.

Third Sunday after Pentecost

All who are comfortably able are invited to stand at those

places in the service indicated by an asterisk*

We ask you to please turn off all telephones and electronic devices.

We Gather to Worship God

PRELUDE                                                               Eileen Zank

           

RINGING OF THE BELL               

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

GATHERING MUSIC                                         Eileen Zank

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP 1                                                          Wayne Voss

Leader:        Call to us, O Lord, and ask us to come to you.

People:      We come without fear, even though we do not know what the future holds for us.

Leader:        Give us courage and strength to be your disciples.

 People:       Help us reach out to all those in need.

Leader:        Lord, we will come and follow you all of our days.

People:      Be present with us, O Lord, and inspire our steps in your service. Amen.  

 

*HYMN          ÒGlorious Is Thy Name, Most HolyÓ          #51

 

*PRAYER1                                                                

     Gracious and loving God, come to us in our fears and frustrations. We feel unable to serve and often beaten down by life. Give us courage and strength and help us joyfully serve you by serving others. In JesusÕ Name, we pray. Amen.

*PASSING THE PEACE

        Jesus says, as I have loved you, love one another.

        As we offer care and compassion to one another, in the name of Jesus, we offer it to Him.

        Offering care and compassion is a step toward the peace Jesus offered. May his love be made known among us as we share GodÕs peace with each other.

(All are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them "The peace of Christ be with you" and responding "and also with you.")

 

SONG OF PRAISE  "Gloria PatriÓ

      Glory be to the Father, and to the Son

      and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.         

We Listen for the Good News

CHILDRENÕS TIME       ÒThe Giving TreeÓ                                                 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                                   Eileen Zank                                        

SCRIPTURE READING  Matthew 10:24-39       Wayne Voss

                       

SERMON                                                 Rev. Jacoba Koppert ÒCalled to Be Brave DisciplesÓ

 

We Respond to the Good News

*HYMN  ÒO Savior, Let Me Walk with YouÓ   (pg. 4 Bulletin)

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE                     

THE LORDÕS 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 OFFERING                               

THE OFFERTORY                                                Eileen Zank

*THE DOXOLOGY

      Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

      Praise God, all creatures here below;

      Praise God for all that love has done;

      Creator, Christ and Spirit One.  Amen

 

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

*HYMN        ÒLord, I Want to Be a ChristianÓ                   #421

 

*THE BENEDICTION

 

*RESPONSE    "Father, I Adore YouÓ

Father, I adore you, and I lay my life down before you;

      How I love you.

Jesus, I adore you, and I lay my life down before you;

      How I love you.

Spirit, I adore you, and I lay my life down before you;

      How I love you.

 

*POSTLUDE                                                        Eileen Zank

 

The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World

1http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/5116/classic-worship-connection-june-25-2017 by Nancy Tow

 

Announcements

We welcome you to this service of worship.  We hope you will experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation. Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

 

Note:   You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.

 

Radio Broadcast Sponsors –  The radio broadcast portion of our worship service today is given by Trink Jenkins in memory of loved ones.

 

Calendar

Monday, June 26-  6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.

Next Sunday, July 2 – 9 a.m. Summer Worship; Communion (Intinction) 3 p.m. Communion served at Neillsville Retirement Community.

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Summer Music

The Music Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the special music this summer. Playing the piano, singing, playing an instrument. Groups, families, children are all welcome.  Please contact Betty Barr or anyone on the music committee. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luther Park Bible Camp Vacation Bible School Day Camp

Monday, July 10- Thursday, July 13

I:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Join Calvary Lutheran and the United Church of Christ

At Calvary Lutheran Church

Sunday, July 9

6:30 p.m. ÒKick-Off Potluck Dinner

                                    VBS Kids and Parents

All children Entering 4K-6th Grade

Program following Pizza – Thursday at 5 p.m.

Contact Calvary Lutheran at 715-743-2225 to register