THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

www.uccneillsville.org

February 25, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Second Sunday of Lent

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.

Gathering Together to Worship God

PRELUDE Eileen Zank

RINGING OF THE BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING MUSIC “Blest Be the Tie”

Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the sharing of a common life is like to that above.

We share each other’s woes, each other’s burdens bear,

And often for each other flows a sympathizing tear.

PRAYING TOGETHER

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: We have gathered in the presence of God our Creator.

People: We have gathered in the sanctuary to worship God.

Leader: Jesus Christ is in this very place.

People: His presence causes us to look for signs that point us toward God.

Leader: Let us keep our eyes on Jesus and notice what he does among us, following in his ways.

*HYMN “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” (Insert)

Confessing Our Sin, Receiving God’s Forgiveness

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

We have come to your temple, loving God, because we want to worship you. At times we forget that this is to be a holy place where we are to meet you. Forgive us when the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts are not acceptable to you.

*PERSONAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God hears our confession and knows our sin. God calls us to change our hearts and minds. In the name of Jesus and through the love of God we are forgiven. May the Holy Spirit, God guide us toward faithfulness.

*PASSING THE PEACE

Pastor: In this very place, Jesus invites us to become people of peace.

People: We will practice creating peace in this place so that we can be peacemakers in the world.

Pastor: The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

(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 FAITH “Ubi Caritas” (Sing twice in Latin)

Listening Together for the Word of God

THE CHILDREN’S TIME “Jesus in the Temple”

SPECIAL MUSIC Eileen Zank

SCRIPTURE READING John 2:13-25

SERMON “God’s House” Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Enacting Our Faith

*HYMN “O Spirit of the Living God” #150

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S 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 DECICATION

*HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” #152

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE RESPONSE "Lead Us from Death to Life"

Lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth,

from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace; let peace fill our hearts,

let peace fill our world, let peace fill our universe.

*POSTLUDE Eileen Zank

Led by the Light of Christ We Depart to Serve

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 where ever 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 today’s worship service is given in loving memory of wife/mother, Anne Filitz’s birthday on February 24 by Jim and Jim John Filitz

Calendar

Monday, February 26 –6:30-7:30 Nar-Anon.

Tuesday, February 27 – (Rescheduled Meetings)

12 Noon 2^nd Half Group meeting; 2:30 p.m. Neillsville Rehab worship service (Pastor Jacoba leading)

5:30 p.m. Trustees; 6:30 p.m. Deacons/Deaconesses;

7:30 p.m. Church Council.

Wednesday, February 28 – 3:30 p.m. CD’s & Confirmation;

7:00 p.m. LENTEN SERVICE at United Church of Christ; 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper.

Friday, March 2 – 11:00 a.m. World Day of Prayer at Calvary; Lunch to follow.

Saturday, March 3 – 7 a.m. UCC Men’s Club Breakfast

Lenten Service

February 28 - 7:00 p.m.

United Church of Christ

Pastor Chad Anderson– “Mary Magdalene”

6:00 p.m. Soup Supper served

Needed Donations for Bars/Milk for our Soup Suppers.

There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board. Thanks for helping out.

Lenten Offering – Don’t forget your Lenten Offering – these offerings go for local missions.

Second Half Group Meeting – Tuesday, February 27 –

(Rescheduled) 12 Noon – M&M catered lunch - $7.50 plus tip; Program presented by Kathy Levac: “Health and Wellness.” Sign-up on the bulletin board. All are INVITED.

Pancake Breakfast

Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast