WORSHIP GUIDE - APRIL 23, 2017

A WORD TO THE YOUNG

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE *All morning services are held in the Sanctuary.

FIRST LIGHT (Simple) - 8:15 - 9:05 am

CORNERSTONE (Contemporary) - 9:30 - 10:40 am FESTIVAL (Traditional) - 10:55 am -12 pm

STUDENT WORSHIPSunday evenings from 5 - 7 pm in the FLC Gym. Dinner served at 5 pm ($2).

Our Bride’s Room, located just to the right of the Sanctuary, is open during all services for the use of parents with young children, with worship streamed live into the room.

All are warmly welcomed at Christ Church. We invite you to stop by our “I’m New Here” table downstairs in the Gathering Hall where you can find out more about our congregation. First time guests can also pick up a special welcome gift there. If you would like to join the Christ Church family today, you may do so either by professing your faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your membership from another Christian congregation. Simply fill out a new member card which may be found in the Sanctuary pew racks and bring it with you as you come to the front to meet the pastors during the closing music at any of our services. If you have not yet been baptized, we will be happy to recognize your decision today as well as arrange for a convenient time to talk with you about the meaning of that sacrament before scheduling it for one of our upcoming worship services. For more information about our programs, staff and beliefs, please visit our website at www.christchurchsl.org.

THE WEEKLY WORDby Pastor C. Chappell Temple

THE WEEKLY WORD

We inherited the word from the ancient Greeks. For at least according to my old friend “Cliff” (you may have read his notes as well), in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus was away from Ithaca for twenty years, the first ten spent fighting the Trojan War and the last ten just trying to get back home. That meant that the son whom he had left as a baby, Telemachus, grew up needing guidance from someone else.

And so it fell to an old and trusted friend of Odysseus to step in and fill that role, not only helping the boy to develop into a man, but also teaching him how to help his mother, Penelope. (She was busy trying to fend off the hundred or more suitors who came calling,

all thinking that Odysseus was dead and the throne could be theirs.)

The friend’s name was Mentor, and since Homer’s time, that word has come to refer to anyone who is a positive and guiding influence in the life of another person, usually someone who is younger. Which is exactly what Paul, nine hundred years after Homer, became for his protégé, Timothy.

What was true centuries ago, however, is still true today: everyone needs a mentor from time to time, no matter how young or old we may be. For it’s not just a question of who is raising you up in life, but likewise, who are you raising up as well?

Our sermon series for the next several weeks will thus look at some of the timeless advice that the great apostle Paul shared with Timothy. Indeed, whatever our role in life—as advice giver or counsel taker—the words of a seasoned pastor to a young Christian may be just the mentoring message we all need in this walk of faith.

No matter how long it may take you to finally get home.

by Pastor C. Chappell TempleWho's Raising You Up?

CONFIRMATION

SUNDAY

TODAY'S FOCUS

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CONFIRMATION

Congrats to all of our 2017

Confirmands!

JORDAN LAINE ANDRADE SHEA ELISE BEDMINSTER EBENEZER EDWIN BHASKARANJERUSHA GNANAMANI BHASKARAN EVANGELINE TRINITY CATTERALL NICHOLAS COLE CHANCEMAGGIE SHARON CHANDRAPAULPEYTON ELIZABETH COLE GRACE CAROLINE DEHNER MADISON ELISABETH ENGLISHJAKE MANCUSO FOSTERASHLYN ELIZABETH HEISIG CLAIRE JILLIAN HOUSTONNATALIE RAE JAIMEKATHRYN LYNN JORDON ASHLEY ANN LADOUCIEURCAROLINE MICHELLE LADOUCIEUR

MADISON AVERY OGLE GRACE CATHERINE PAYTONHOPE LAUREN PAYTON BRENDEN STEWART PINATY BARKER PINAKYLE DAVID RUDOLPHABIGAIL KATHERINE SHAFER RYLIE GRACE SHIPPPHOENIX JAY TAFOYAANDREW LAWRENCE THUMMEL

CELEBRATION DURING 10:55 AM SERVICE WITHRECEPTION FOLLOWING

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First Light Simple Worship Service

THE PRELUDE & ALTAR PRAYER TIME Chamber Choir

The Strife is O'er (UMH 306)

MORNING CHIMES

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Soar we now where Christ has led.

People: Following our exalted Head Leader: Made like Him, like Him we rise. People: Ours the cross, the grave, the skies! Alleluia!

*OPENING SONGCornerstone

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEAll are invited to lift aloud a brief prayer concern or joy,

after which the pastor will say, “Lord, in your mercy,” and the congregation will respond, “Hear our prayers.”

COMMUNITY MOMENTS

THE OFFERTORYChamber Choir

Farrant, Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy's Sake

Sharing of our Presence, Tithes, and OfferingsPlease sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor.

*THE DOXOLOGY 94Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise Him, all creatures here below.

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

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“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice…” Psalm 5:3

*THE SCRIPTURE LESSON1 Timothy 4:11-16

The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

SERMON SERIES: “Letters from a Mentor: Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Timothy”THE MORNING MESSAGE

“A Word to the Young” Pastor Michelle Hall

THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION

THE LORD’S PRAYER (said by all)

SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD’S TABLE

Following The United Methodist tradition, our table is open to all this day, irrespective of age or church membership. You may stand or kneel at any place along the altar rail to receive the

bread which may then be dipped within the chalice. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the altar.

INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST

*CLOSING SONG

Come Thou Fount

THE BENEDICTION

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CORNERSTONE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE

OPENING SONG

Cornerstone

COMMUNITY MOMENTS

CHILDREN’S LESSON

A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP

SONGS OF WORSHIP

Yes and Amen

Come Thou Fount

OFFERING SONG

The Morning Came to Me

During the offering, please sign the registration book at the end of the pew, passing it to your neighbor.

Welcome to worship this morning. After the children's lesson, our children may follow the Children’s Cross down the center aisle to meet their Sunday School teachers in the Narthex and

walk to their classrooms together. Parents are always welcome to walk with their children, returning for worship afterwards. Children’s activity packets are available at the tree

on the landing for those children who remain in worship today.

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“The Lord has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God…” Psalm 40:3

THE WORD FOR TODAY

1 Timothy 4:11-16

SERMON SERIES: “Letters from a Mentor: Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Timothy”THE MESSAGE FOR TODAY

“A Word to the Young”

Pastor Michelle Hall

HOLY COMMUNION

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACEIf you would like to join Christ Church this morning, please complete a card in the pew

and bring it forward during the closing song.

CLOSING SONG

Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery

BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

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FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

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THE PRELUDE Beth McConnell Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise arr. Larry Shackley Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Molly Ijames

INTROIT

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 327 Crown Him With Many Crowns DIADEMATA

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881

*GLORIA PATRI 70

*FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS

ANTHEM The Yearning by Craig Courtney There is a yearning in hearts weighed down by ancient grief and centuries of sorrow. There is a yearning for the promised One, the First-born of creation. A yearning for the Lord who visited His own, and by His death for sing atoned. Refrain Emmanuel, Emmanuel, within our hearts, the yearning. There is a yearning that fills the hearts of those who wait the day of His appearing. There is a yearning with all our sorrows are erased. And we shall see the One who placed within our hearts the yearning. Refrain

*THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

THE MORNING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER (said by all)

SERMON SERIES: “Letters from a Mentor: Life Lessons from 1 & 2 Timothy” THE SERMON: Pastor C. Chappell Temple “A Word to the Young”

SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS

Please sign the registration book at the end of the pew and pass it to your neighbor.

Welcome to worship this morning! Children age 3 years - 5th grade are invited to attend our Children’s Church in the Chapel during this hour. Children’s activity packets are also available at the tree on the

landing for those children who remain with their families in worship today.

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“Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens…” Psalm 150:1

OFFERTORY Bella Voce Calvary’s Love arr. Mark Hayes

*DOXOLOGY 94

THE RITUAL OF CONFIRMATION

WORDS OF COMMENDATION

PRESENTATION OF THE 2017 CONFIRMATION CLASS

EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES

QUESTIONS FOR CONGREGATION

BAPTISMS AND CONFIRMATIONS (Parents and family are invited to join the pastors as their child is confirmed.)

PRAYER MOMENTS AT THE ALTAR

CHORAL RESPONSE I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Festival Choir

CONFIRMATION OF ADULT BELIEVER IN CHRIST Maggie Sharon Chandrapaul

MEMBERSHIP VOWS AND CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

Jordan Laine Andrade Shea Elise Bedminster Ebenezer Edwin BhaskaranJerusha Gnanamani Bhaskaran Evangeline Trinity Catterall Nicholas Cole ChancePeyton Elizabeth Cole Grace Caroline Dehner Madison Elisabeth English

Jake Mancuso FosterAshlyn Elizabeth Heisig Claire Jillian HoustonNatalie Rae JaimeKathryn Lynn Jordon Ashley Ann LaDoucieurCaroline Michelle LaDoucieurMadison Avery Ogle Grace Catherine Payton

Hope Lauren Payton Brenden Stewart PinaTy Barker PinaKyle David RudolphAbigail Katherine Shafer Rylie Grace ShippPhoenix Jay TafoyaAndrew Lawrence Thummel

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OUR CHURCH STAFFPastors:Dr. C. Chappell Temple, Dan Conway, Michelle Hall, Mike Whang

Director of Music MinistriesLahonda Sharp

Director of Contemporary WorshipGT Mangum

Organist/AccompanistBeth McConnell

Communications and Audio/VisualHelen Lavie, Oliver Carlock, BJ Figat

Children & Family MinistriesKate Flint, Kim Ripley

Student Ministries Todd Harris, Sabrina Salisbury

L.I.F.E. (Senior Adult) MinistriesJan Randolph

Missions Director Renee Teel

Director of Church Operations Roland Huysman

Office/Support StaffDebbie Meier, Benita Sebesta, Sandy White, Cheryl Johnson, Norma Pharr

Facilities StaffRay Singleton, Michael Swayzer, Carl Dotson

Christ Church SchoolBeth Carter, Becky Neese

Our Seminarians Kate Flint, Karen Sherlock

Today's Acolytes:Courtney GloreKaitlyn Hayden

All one dollar bills given in the offering will be used to help others in our community and beyond.

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10:55 am - 12 pm

FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

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*HYMN OF COMMITMENT 159 Lift High the Cross

*THE BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Christ Beside Me BUNESSAN Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, King of my heart; Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me, never to part.

Please be seated as the cross passes by you in the aisle and remain seated for the Postlude.

THE POSTLUDE Beth McConnell Lift High the Cross arr. John Leavittl

* Please stand as you are comfortable.

“Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens…” Psalm 150:1

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THE WORD MADE FRESH

NEW SERMON SERIES

LETTERS FROM A MENTOR:LIFE LESSONS FROM 1 & 2 TIMOTHY

APR30 LIFE’S ULTIMATE GOAL | 1 TIMOTHY 1:1-7

Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 8:15 am service.Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services.

Everyone needs one sooner or later in life…a mentor who can help guide you into the places you want to go, but need a little help in getting there. And that was certainly the case with a young preacher long ago named Timothy. So what did his mentor, the apostle Paul, have to say to him in the two letters that bear his name? And is there something we can learn as well in overhearing Paul’s words?

MAY7

MAY14

SPECIAL OFFERING FOR UMCOR DURING ALL SERVICES

WHAT GOD WANTS | 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-7Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services.Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 10:55 am service.

MOTHER'S DAY

PASS IT ON | 2 TIMOTHY 1:3-5Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 10:55 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 9:30 am service.

MAY21

MAY28

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING SENIORS

RECEIVING YOUR A.U.G. | 2 TIMOTHY 2:14-19Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 10:55 am service.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

PASS IT ON | 2 TIMOTHY 1:3-5Pastor Dan Conway preaching at 8:15 am service.Pastor Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services.

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ADULTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/ADULTS

CHILDREN & FAMILY WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/CHILDREN

CHRIST KIDS CREATE SUNDAYS, 5-6:30 PMCome join Christ Kids Create as the kids write, produce, and star in their own Circus Show! Join us for music,juggling, drama, set design and more as we learn about how God catches us when we fall! Kate Flint at KateF@christchurchsl.org..

GODLY ACTIVE LADIES SERVING (G.A.L.S.) MONTHLY MEETINGAPRIL 25 • 6 PM - 8:30 PM • CHURCH KITCHEN & RM 11/12 On the last Tuesday of the month, Godly Active Ladies Serving (G.A.L.S.) meets to encourage one another in our services to others and daily life. We meet in local resturaunts and the church. You are encouraged to join us and find out more. Contact Norma Pharr for more information at 713.515.4425.

SIGN UP FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SUMMER CAMPSWe have Vacation Bible School, Music Camps, Sports Camps, Cooking Classes, and more available for all different ages this summer. Register online today at christchurchsl.org/children.

UMW GENERAL MEETINGSUNDAY, APRIL 30 • 2 PM • GATHERING HALL Ladies, please join us as we hear from the Rev. Amy Bezecny on ways we can make a difference to children in the foster care system. We will also be making first night kits for foster kids, as well as decorating LOL bags. Please see our Facebook page, flyer or website for items needed. We will also have purchased items for the bag as well. This is our Hands On Mission Meeting & the last meeting until Fall. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary Childcare by reservation to kimr@chrustchurchsl.org

SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH Join us tonight from 5-7 pm in the FLC gym.

SUMMER MISSIONS TRIPSJR. HIGH STUDENTS

FYSH Camp >> Local missions around Fort Bend County | June 5-9 • 8 am-5 pmHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

UM Army >> Jacksonville, TX | July 23-29 • Register by 03/01/17 cost: $275

Haiti Mission Trip >> | June 30-July 9 • Cost: $1500 per personFor more information, talk to Todd Harris or Sabrina Salisbury at 281.980.6888 or visit christchurchsl.org/students.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/STUDENTS

SERVE WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/SERVE

HOME PROJECTMAY 6 • REGISTER AT WWW.UMHOMEPROJECT.ORG OR IN THE GATHERING HALL TODAYJoin over 200 volunteers (ages 12+) from surrounding Methodist churches for this annual home repair project that has repaired over 350 homes for the elderly and our financially challenged neighbors every year since 1994. Come join us as we follow in the footsteps of the "Great Carpenter" in East Fort Bend County. No repair experience is necessary! Contact Mark Pharr 281.980.7744 or Tom Brune 281.265.6277 for more details.

FAMILY PROMISEAPRIL 23-30 • FAMILY LIFE CENTER Christ Church will be a Temporary Home for some families in crisis situations through the Family Promise program. If you can help by preparing rooms, providing supplies, serving as an Overnight Host, providing a simple meal, washing linens, serving as a Dinner Host or more, please contact Kira Halcarz at kira.halcarz@gmail.com or 281.343.1569. Thank you for volunteering your service.

Let us know by May 7.

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Dear UCSS friends,

This surely is exciting and refreshing news for me and the community. When I read [of Christ Church's exceeded fundraising for Uganda], I was filled with so much joy and excitement, I just had to praise God and call people to join me in the praise. Thank you so much for your great passion and outstanding commitment to God's work of lifting people out of desperate poverty, brokenness and hopelessness and giving them new hope in Christ through Uganda Christian and Support Services.

Over the last 6 years of the UCSS ministry, I have seen this hopeless community dis-cover and rediscover hope in Jesus Christ and what an incredible journey it has been. However, the lack of basic needs like fresh water and devastating droughts for the last couple of years have been a tough test of their hope, and resilience as well as a threat to their livelihood. You see fresh water means a better life in this community; it means better health, less sickness, better farms, better schools performance and more so, more access to the gospel as we envision a Bible Study at each water well. I feel that words cannot express how grateful I and the people of Bulike and Buluya are and how encouraged we are by your loving hearts and drive to make a difference in all our lives. We will continue to pray for you your loved ones and the Christ Church Sugar Land family.

We pray for God's continued blessings on you all,

Peace and joy,Dr. Ronald KaluyaDirector of UCSS

DR. RONNIE'S REPORT FROM UGANDA

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CHURCH MAT TERS

A LOOK AT OUR LOYALT Y

THE HEARTBEAT

ALTAR FLOWERS

MEMBER CARE Contact us anytime, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns. Call 281.980.6888.

Altar Flowers for 2017 now available in the Faith Corner on a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. In memory or In honor of a loved one... The donation is $50 per request. Contact Debbie Meier for more information at debbiem@christchurchsl.org or 281.690.4740.

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVEDWEEKLY

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE

2,358$65,157$869,301

HEARTBEAT:Debbie Jacobson’s friend; Norma Mendez’s sister and nephew; Joyce Cochran; Enid Tovy; Ken and Cindy Masaki’s friend; Bill Hood; Lisa Short; Judith Fast’s friends; Tom Young’s mother; Jackie Dawson’s mother; Jim and Loreli Anderson’s son; Jo Gregory.

CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHIES TO...Courtney and Sandy White on the death of their friend’s daughter; Steve and Jennifer Johnson on the death of her brother; Lee and Melodie Irvin on the death of her sister

TOTAL HOLY WEEKWORSHIP ATTENDANCE

(includes children, nursery, stream)

WEEK OF APRIL 16

27% FULFILLEDANNUAL BUDGET $3,140,000

DR. RONNIE'S REPORT FROM UGANDA

MAUNDY THURSDAY: 170GOOD FRIDAY: 316

EASTER SUNDAY: 1,872

CHURCHCOUNCIL& POTLUCK

JUNE 4 • 5-7 PM GATHERING HALL

TODAY'S CHURCH COUNCIL RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 4

3300 Austin Parkway | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281.980.6888 | christchurchsl.org | www.facebook.com/christchurchsl

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The quarterly dinner and meeting of our Church Council has been rescheduled in order to celebrate Pentecost, the birth of the church, as we near the second half of our year. This will also enable our personnel committee, trustees, missions, and Higher Grounds planning teams to report on their activities, along with a summation of the annual conference which will just have concluded its session earlier that week.

Plan now on joining us for this meeting open to all members of the congregation, as well as to those serving on the Church Council for the year.