THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

www.uccneillsville.org

April 7, 2019 10:00 a.m.

Fifth 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 “Flute Solo” (Thomas Arne) Karen Mohr

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 a community to be challenged, to give thanks and to worship. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.

GATHERING MUSIC “They that Wait Upon the Lord”

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

Leader: Seek the LORD while God may be found.

People: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord!

Leader: We sing, we pray, we listen, we serve in your house, O God.

People: Happy are those who find love, peace and joy in this very room.

Leader: Call upon the name of the Lord, for God is near.

People: Our strength is in the Lord who made heaven and earth.

Leader: Happy are those who trust in God.

*HYMN “God Is Truly with Us” (Insert)

We Confess Our Sin and Seek God’s 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;

Breaking relationship with family, friends and the world;

By what I stew on 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 GOD’S 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 “The peace of Christ be with you” and responding, “and also with you.”)

*SONG OF PRAISE “Seekers of Your Heart” 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 God’s Presence

CHILDREN’S TIME “Worshipping God”

THE CHILDREN SING ‘We Fall Down”

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm 84

Acts 2:42-47

SERMON Pastor Jacoba Koppert

“Seeking God/ Calling on God:

In the Sanctuary”

*SONG “Seekers of Your Heart” (Insert)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR

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 God’s Presence

INVITATION TO OFFERING

THE OFFERTORY Karen Mohr

“For the Beauty of the Earth” (Gordon Young)

*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

*LENTEN HYMN “Lift High the Cross” (Insert)

*THE BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE “Let Us Now Depart in Peace.)

Let us now depart in your peace, blessed Jesus.

Send us to our homes with God’s love in our hearts.

Let not the busy world claim all our loyalties,

Keep us ever mindful, dear Lord, of you.

*POSTLUDE Karen Mohr

Going into the World Seeking God’s Presence;

Calling on God’s Name; Proclaiming God’s 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 (Wild Game Feed today) 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 – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship service is given by Bob and Lorraine Shaw in memory of loved ones.

Today- Wild Game Feed following worship downstairs in Fellowship Hall; (Free Will Offering) Funds will be used for Mission & Outreach; “Silent Auction” BEGINS! Items can be found downstairs …Start your bidding!!

Calendar

Monday, April 8 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.

Tuesday, April 9 - 10 a.m. Ministerial Alliance meeting at

St. Mary’s.

Wednesday, April 10 - 3:30 p.m. CD’s & Confirmation;

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

Thursday, April 11 – 1:30 p.m. Circle of Friends meeting.

Friday, April 12 - 2 p.m. Communion served at Riverside Assisted Living; come and join us.

Saturday, April 13 – 11 a.m. Milford Tesmer Memorial Service; 10-11 a.m. Visitation.

Thursday, April 18 – 10-11:30 a.m. Sun Catchers Café.

Holy Week Services

Sunday, April 14 – Palm/Passion Sunday – Waving of Palms – Senior Choir singing.

Maundy Thursday, April 18- 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service; the Last Supper will be served.

Good Friday, April 19 - 7 p.m. Good Friday service at Calvary; Neillsville Ministerial Alliance Service; Youth Minister from Living Hope preaching; Ecumenical Choir singing; (Practice prior to the service.)

Easter Sunday, April 21 – 10 a.m. Easter Sunday Service; Communion (Intinction) Senior Choir singing; NO Sunday School or Fellowship/Coffee Hour.

Dates to Remember

Tuesday, April 16 – 5:30 p.m. Trustees meet; 6:30 p.m. Deacons/Deaconesses meet; 7:30 p.m. Church Council meets.

Sunday, April 28 – Silent Auction bidding ENDS; Congregational Quarterly meeting following worship; “Spaghetti Luncheon” Free Will Offering. 3 p.m. Communion served at Neillsville Retirement Community.

Easter Lilies – Deadline to order Easter Lilies – Sunday, April 14; $13 each (make checks out to Falls Florist) Check with Audrey. Take your Easter Lily home with you following Easter Worship service.

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 supper April 10 – sign-up on the bulletin board.

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