THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

     Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

             www.uccneillsville.org

 

March 24, 2019                                                      10:00 a.m.

Third 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.

 

We Gather to Worship God

PRELUDE                                                      Vicente Cortez

 

RINGING OF THE BELL               

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We would like to welcome all of you who have gathered with us today for worship. We come from many places to this time and place. From our varied and hectic lives, we gather in this sacred space, as community to be challenged, to give thanks

and to worship. No matter who you are or where you are on lifeÕs journey you are welcome here.

 

GATHERING MUSIC   ÒThey that Wait Upon the LordÓ

They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up on wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Help us Lord, help us Lord on our way.

 

 PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION  

 

CALL TO WORSHIP   ÒSeekers of Your PresenceÓ   Video

          

*HYMN   ÒImmortal, Invisible, God Only WiseÓ                 #21

                                                                         

We Confess Our Sin and Seek GodÕs Forgiveness

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

All:  Gracious God, help me to rightly examine all things, to discern right from wrong, to see clearly what I should do.

      I have sinned against you and others:

      Failing to call on your name;  

      Refusing to seek your guidance;

      Fracturing relationship with family, friends and the world:

      Through what I give my attention to each  day.

Pastor:  Grant us insight in our thoughts and desires, so that our minds can be open, uncluttered, and vibrant. Hear our prayers confessing our sin and asking for your wisdom, that we may be more like you.

*SILENCE

*ASSURANCE OF GODÕS FORGIVENESS

 

*PASSING THE PEACE

May the peace of Christ control our hearts.

May the peace of Christ be made known in our

relationships with one another

May the peace of Christ be with you; and also with you.

(All are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them ÒThe peace of Christ be with youÓ and responding, Òand also with you.Ó)

 

*SONG OF PRAISE ÒSeekers of Your HeartÓ Refrain

Lord we want to know You
Live our lives to show You
All the love we owe You
We're seekers of your heart.

 

Seeking GodÕs Presence

CHILDRENÕS TIME   ÒListen and Come to MeÓ

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                              Vicente Cortez

 

SCRIPTURE READING      Isaiah 55

 

 SERMON                                           Pastor Jacoba Koppert

ÒSeeking God Presence /Calling on Go: A Trustworthy GodÓ

 

Calling on the Name of the Lord

*THE HYMN      ÒSeekers of Your HeartÓ               (Insert)

 

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.

 

Responding to GodÕs Presence

INVITATION TO OFFERING                                           

THE OFFERTORY   

*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    ÒThe Old Rugged CrossÓ                             (Insert)

 

*THE BENEDICTION

 

 

 *RESPONSE   ÒLet Us Now Depart in Peace.Ó

 

Text: © 1981 Concordia Publishing House Reprinted under OneLicense.net A723900

        

*POSTLUDE                                                      Vicente Cortez

                                 

Going into the World Seeking GodÕs Presence;

Calling on GodÕs Name; Proclaiming GodÕs Love

 

 

 

 

 

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 lifeÕs 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 – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship service is sponsored anonymously by a faithful radio listener.

 

Calendar

Monday, March 25 - 4 p.m. Mary Lou Meredith Memorial Service; 3-4 p.m. Visitation.

Wednesday, March 27 - 3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmation; 

7 p.m.  LENTEN SERVICE –UCC - 6 p.m. Soup Supper.

Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30 – Urban Immersion in Milwaukee – Pastor Jacoba, Sue Voigt & Confirmands.

Next Sunday, March 31 – Communion (pews) Confirmands leading service; 3 p.m. Communion served at Neillsville. Retirement Community; OGHS Offering.

 

Easter Lilies- Time to order Easter lilies; $13 each; make checks out to Falls Florist. Check with Audrey.

Lenten Offering – Remember your Lenten Offering – You will find folders in the pew racks if you wish to use them. Monies collected go to local missions.

Needed Donations Bars/Cookies for our soup suppers – sign-up on the bulletin board.

One Great Hour of Sharing – Offering Envelopes in pew racks. Please give generously.

Wild Game Feed - Sunday, April 7 following Worship Service.

SIGN-UP on bulletin board for donations NEEDED. Thank you.