Men’s Night Out–TCU/OU baseball game is April 15. Tailgate begins at 4:30 p.m. in Lot 13. Game at 7 p.m. $20 for game and meal provided by Jim Garvin. Sign up in The Arches or email Tony Allred at [email protected]. Parent’s Night Out, Friday, April 15, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a night out while your children enjoy a fun night at church. Reservation deadline is April 6. Cost is $5 per child, $10 family limit. Register online under “Events”. A Networking Luncheon will be held April 17, 12-1 p.m. for all nurses, NPs, RNs or LPNs, currently employed or not. Enjoy the special comradery of our calling and a chance to fellowship with other nurses. Please r.s.v.p. by April 13 to Carole Widman at [email protected]. Come to the Children’s Choir Spring Musical on Sunday, April 24, at 12:30 p.m. in Walker Hall. A free snack lunch begins at noon. Our children present Rescue in the Night and hope you can join them! A Support Group for Caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia meets the second Thursday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m. in Room 201. Dr. Charles Sanders and Leslie Dell facilitate the group. Looking for a Sunday Morning Bible Study? Join the Common Ground Bible Study which meets weekly (resuming April 3) in Room 313. Email [email protected] for details. Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home. Do You Subscribe to Disciples News Service? Keep up-to-date on all things Disciples at www.disciples.org. You may subscribe to the newsleer by clicking the News Service tab and entering your email address. UPDATE Visit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details! University Christian Church a Disciples of Christ congregation Easter Sunday March 27, 2016 Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts We Look Forward to Welcoming Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, Week of Compassion Associate Director, to UCC on Sunday, April 3. In addition to her leadership in worship, Rev. Hamilton-Arnold will make a presentation on Week of Compassion in Walker Hall at 10 a.m. All are welcome! The Newcomers Class, offered for those who are new to UCC, is April 3, 10 and 17, at 10 a.m. in Room 201. All are welcome to aend! Questions are encouraged! College First Sunday Lunch is April 3. Students are invited to meet Rev. Vackea in the Gallery after 11 a.m. worship and walk to Dutch’s for a free lunch. Latte with the Ladies is Saturday, April 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at Avoca (1311 West Magnolia Avenue–76104). Women of all ages are welcome to join the fellowship and great conversations on the second Saturday of each month. Decorative Arts Show will be held on Sunday, April 10. Registration forms are available in The Arches and the Reception Desk. Deadline is April 2. Artists of all ages are welcome to submit a piece. Contact Joyce Raessler at 817.738.2944 or [email protected]. Program Contacts Rev. Larry Thomas, Senior Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Senior Associate Minister; Rev. Jessica Vackea, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Rev. Christi McDowell, Assoc. Minister of Pastoral Care, Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for High School Tyler Heston, Assist. Minister for Middle School; Kyla K. Rosenberger, Dir. of Music and Sr. Organist; and Kera Was, Dir. of Children’s Ministries. 2720 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109 • 817.926.6631 Listen live at 11 a.m. on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org under Resources Learn more about University Christian Church ministries at universitychristian.org For more about the Disciples of Christ, visit disciples.org Vacation Bible School and Mission VBS UCC member and volunteer registration continues through March. Visit ucckids.org to register your child for VBS and to register as an adult or youth volunteer. Open registration begins April 1. Don’t miss out on Surf Shack VBS 2016! Music Makers Camp follows VBS 12-3 p.m., June 23-26. Camp is for children entering 2-7 grades. Cost is $60 per child and includes lunch. Register at universitychristian.org. Email maryelizabethfarmer@yahoo.com or [email protected] for details.
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Men’s Night Out–TCU/OU baseball game is April 15. Tailgate begins at 4:30 p.m. in Lot 13. Game at 7 p.m. $20 for game and meal provided by Jim Garvin.
Parent’s Night Out, Friday, April 15, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a night out while your children enjoy a fun night at church. Reservation deadline is April 6.
Cost is $5 per child, $10 family limit. Register online under “Events”.
A Networking Luncheon will be held April 17, 12-1 p.m. for all nurses, NPs, RNs or LPNs, currently employed or not. Enjoy the special comradery of
our calling and a chance to fellowship with other nurses. Please r.s.v.p. by April 13 to Carole Widman at [email protected].
Come to the Children’s Choir Spring Musical on Sunday, April 24, at 12:30 p.m. in Walker Hall. A free snack lunch begins at noon.
Our children present Rescue in the Night and hope you can join them!
A Support Group for Caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia meets the second Thursday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m.
in Room 201. Dr. Charles Sanders and Leslie Dell facilitate the group.
Looking for a Sunday Morning Bible Study? Join the Common Ground Bible Study which meets weekly (resuming April 3)
Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home.
Do You Subscribe to Disciples News Service? Keep up-to-date onall things Disciples at www.disciples.org. You may subscribe to the newsletter
by clicking the News Service tab and entering your email address.
UPDATEVisit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details!
University ChristianChurch
a Disciples of Christ congregation
Easter SundayMarch 27, 2016
Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts
We Look Forward to Welcoming Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, Week of Compassion Associate Director, to UCC on Sunday, April 3.
In addition to her leadership in worship, Rev. Hamilton-Arnold will make a presentation on Week of Compassion in Walker Hall at 10 a.m. All are welcome!
The Newcomers Class, offered for those who are new to UCC, is April 3, 10 and 17, at 10 a.m. in Room 201. All are welcome to attend! Questions are encouraged!
College First Sunday Lunch is April 3. Students are invited to meet Rev. Vacketta in the Gallery after 11 a.m. worship and walk to Dutch’s for a free lunch.
Latte with the Ladies is Saturday, April 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at Avoca (1311 West Magnolia Avenue–76104). Women of all ages are welcome to join the
fellowship and great conversations on the second Saturday of each month.
Decorative Arts Show will be held on Sunday, April 10. Registration forms are available in The Arches and the Reception Desk.
Deadline is April 2. Artists of all ages are welcome to submit a piece. Contact Joyce Raessler at 817.738.2944 or [email protected].
Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Senior Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Senior Associate Minister; Rev. Jessica Vacketta, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Rev. Christi McDowell, Assoc. Minister of Pastoral Care, Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for High School Tyler Heston, Assist. Minister for Middle School; Kyla K. Rosenberger, Dir. of Music and Sr. Organist; and Kera Watts, Dir. of Children’s Ministries.
2720 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109 • 817.926.6631
Listen live at 11 a.m. on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org under Resources
Our Missionary Partners Elena Huegel, Chile
Paul Turner, Democratic Republic of Congo
Learn more about University Christian Church ministries
at universitychristian.org
For more about the Disciples of Christ, visit disciples.org
Vacation Bible School and Mission VBS
UCC member and volunteer registration continues through March.
Visit ucckids.org to register your child for VBS and to register
as an adult or youth volunteer. Open registration begins April 1.
Don’t miss out on Surf Shack VBS 2016!
Music Makers Camp follows VBS 12-3 p.m., June 23-26.
Camp is for children entering 2-7 grades. Cost is $60 per child
and includes lunch. Register at universitychristian.org.
Celebration of WorshipPrelude Variations on “O Sons and Daughters, Sing Your Praise” Raymond H. Haan Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes and Bell Trees
WelcomeIntroit Now the Green Blade Riseth arr. Kevin McChesneyCall to Worship
*Processional Hymn 216 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Easter Hymn
*Litany of Praise Christ has risen and waits for us to take notice. Christ has risen and waits for us to respond. Christ has risen. Christ has risen indeed! Alleluia! *Gloria Patri 35 Greatorex
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Call To Prayer The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray…
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (using debts and debtors) & Choral Response
The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Christ Triumphant, Alleluia arr. Valerie W. Stephenson *The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth
*Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn 491 As Grain on Scattered Hillsides Merle’s Tune (stanzas 1 and 4) The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table The Words of Institution and the Prayers of the Elders The Sharing of the Bread and the Cup
(All followers of Christ are invited to share in the bread and cup which represent the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, as they nourish us in our life together in His name.)
The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
*Hymn 233 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Hyfrydol (stanzas 1 and 2)
(No Children’s Worship and Wonder today. Program will resume next week.)
*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.
Scripture John 20:1-18
(The text may be found on page 114 in the New Testament in the Pew Bibles.) Congregational Response The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Anthem To the Lamb on the Throne Dan ForrestWorthy the Lamb.
Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad His wonderful name; the name all victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious and rules over all.
Salvation to God, who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb.
God rules in the height, almighty to save; though hid from our sight, His presence we have, the great congregation His triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King.
Then let us adore and give Him His right, all glory and power, all wisdom and might;all honor and blessing with angels above, and thanks never ceasing and infinite love.
Sermon Now What? *Hymn of Discipleship 218 Thine Is the Glory Maccabeus
(All those who are inspired to confess their faith in Christ or make a discipleship covenant with our congregation are invited to join the pastors at the front of the church.)
*Benediction and Choral Response Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) G. F. Handel Ringing of the Tower Bells *Postlude Tubae Caelorum (Fanfare for a Festival Day) William Ferris
Preaching: Larry Thomas
Worship LeadersRuss Boyd and Cyndy W. Twedell
MusiciansKyla K. Rosenberger, Senior Organist
Chancel Choir Eric Mullins, Assistant Choirmaster(9 a.m.) Ad Deum Handbell Choir
(11 a.m.) UCC RingersMimi Rogers, Director
Brass EnsembleLacey Hays and Adam Miller, trumpet
Kyle Mullins and Sarah Hatler, tromboneJaime Esposito, timpani
Scripture Reader: Harry Parker
AcolytesKendall Lehman and Ward ButlerAbby Ellison and Payne Wellman
Bell Tree CarriersRich and Ethan Darr
Royanne Kerr and Lee Nelson
Chancel GuildPreparing communion today are Lori Eagleton, Randy Eagleton,
Ann Lesok and Mandy Teichelman.
EldersWalter Echols and David NolanWalter Echols and Doug Welch
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On Call this Week
Kera WattsCyndy W. Twedell
Congregational Leadership Meetings
Deacons MeetingSunday, April 3, 12:15 p.m., Room 203
Members of the congregation may attend congregational meetings with the exception of any portion of a meeting held in Executive Session.
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Childcare provided from 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. for infants-preschool.Handicap accessible restrooms located in the Gallery (second floor).
Assisted listening devices are available; please ask an usher to obtain one.
This Week at University Christian Church
Easter Brunch Today in Room 211 at 10 a.m. Sunday school classes will not meet but childcare is available for preschool ages.
The Easter Special Offering collected today supports the General Ministries of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) connecting us with partners to provide education, medical, social and sustainable
development resources in over 190 countries!
Youth and Children’s Programs will not meet tonight. See you next week!
UCC Offices will be Closed on Monday, March 28, so that employees may spend time with family and friends.
Prom Dreams Boutique opens March 31. Boutique hours are Thursdays
5-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. through May 7. This ministry is in need of prom dresses
and accessories. Donations may be dropped off at the Reception Desk at any time.
