WORSHIP GUIDE - JANUARY 15, 2017

A B I B L I C A L P E R S P E C T I V E

TURNING MOURNING INTO MORNING

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UPCOMING FOCUSTHE WEEKLY WORDby Pastor C. Chappell Temple

THE WEEKLY WORD

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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.

His family called him “M.L.,” his wife called him “Martin” and he called himself am “ambivert,” that is a combination between an extrovert and an introvert. But what we should actually call him was simply a prophet. For like those heralds of old, Martin Luther King dared to speak up for God, and his message was one which has stood the test of time and proven its enduring worth.

Both by his words and the example of his life, for instance, he reminded us of the reality and power of what Reinhold Neibuhr once called simply “collective evil.” His first brush with the ugliness of racism came when he was just five years old and the parents of his closest playmate, a white child who lived nearby, told him that their son and M.L. could no longer

play together, just because he was black.

Later on, he won an oratorical contest as a junior in high school, speaking on the Constitution and all of its promises, but then, simply because of the color of his skin, he had to stand on the bus all the way back to Atlanta.

And still later, when white ministers failed to support him and the aims of the Montgomery bus boycott, he lamented over again the fact that it wasn’t just the children of darkness whom he had to fight, but that the contagion of hatred had even infected the children of light, as well.

But as powerful as he understood evil to be in this world, Dr. King yet fervently trusted in an even greater force called love. In fact, armed with that understanding, he believed that a “minority of one honest man” could set into motion a moral revolution and so that’s just what he did. His goal became not simply to defeat his enemies, but to redeem them through love so as to avoid a legacy of bitterness. “The chains of hatred must be cut,” he said, “for when it is broken then brotherhood can begin.”

This weekend is a good time for remembering those words. For in a time of acrimoniousness and division, perhaps we too can learn the way of love and overcome those powers of darkness. Even if you’re not an ambivert.

by Pastor C. Chappell TempleThe Power of a Prophet

Join us for our fellowship event and taste a variety of chili while browsing through the vast variety of ministries Christ Church has to offer!

If you would like to form a team for the cookoff, please contact Dan Conway at dan@christchurchsl.org.

Ministry Leaders, please call your Church Staff representative if you would like a table to display your ministry.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 • 11 AM - 1:30 PM • FLC GYM

CHURCH COUNCIL & POTLUCK

JANUARY 22 • 5-7 PM GATHERING HALL

Want to know more about our

ministries here at Christ Church? Join us in the Gathering

Hall for a potluck meal, fellowship, upcoming plans, and a word from the

pastoral staff. All are welcome! Bring a potluck dish to share!

Please bring the following depending on your last name:

A-G: Dessert, H-R: Side or salad

S-Z: Entrée

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8:15-9:05 am First Light Simple Worship Service

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

THE PRELUDE & ALTAR PRAYER TIME Beth McConnell

Come Sunday by Duke Ellington

MORNING CHIMES

*CALL TO WORSHIPLeader: A new day has dawned, a new year begun.

People: O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice.Leader: The compassions of the Lord never fail.

People: They are new every morning.

*OPENING SONGJoyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

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 OFFERTORYBeth McConnell

Morning Has Broken arr. Lloyd Larson

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

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alelluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*THE SCRIPTURE LESSONMatthew 5:3-10

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

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

10,000 Reasons (chorus)Bless the Lord, o my soul, o my soul, worship His holy name,

Sing like never before, o my soul, I’ll worship Your holy name.

SERMON SERIES: BLESSed: A Biblical PerspectiveTHE MORNING MESSAGE

“Turning Mourning into Morning” Pastor Michelle Hall

THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION

THE LORD’S PRAYER (said by all)

SHARING AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING AT THE LORD’S TABLEFollowing 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. If you would like to receive prayer or anointing with oil for healing, our prayer partners are available to meet with you at the station in either of the side aisles.

INVITATION TO FOLLOW CHRIST

*CLOSING SONG

We Shall Overcome

THE BENEDICTION

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9:30-10:40 am

CORNERSTONE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE“The Lord has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God…”

Psalm 40:3

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON (Said by all)

Matthew 5:3-10

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

10,000 Reasons (chorus)

Bless the Lord, o my soul, o my soul, worship His holy name,Sing like never before, o my soul, I’ll worship Your holy name.

SERMON SERIES: BLESSed - A Biblical PerspectiveTHE MESSAGE FOR TODAY

“Turning Mourning into Morning”

Pastor C. Chappell Temple

HOLY COMMUNION

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE

If you would like to join Christ Church this morning, please complete a card in the pew and bring it forward during the closing song.

Our Prayer Partners are at the altar to pray with any who desire to do so.

CLOSING SONG

Whom Shall I Fear

BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

OPENING SONG

The Lion and the Lamb

COMMUNITY MOMENTS

CHILDREN’S LESSON

A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP

SONGS OF WORSHIP

Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble

Beautiful Things

OFFERING SONG

I Am Not Alone

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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10:55 am - 12 pm

FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

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

THE PRELUDE Beth McConnell Come Sunday by Duke Ellington

CHORAL INTROIT

*PROCESSIONAL HYMNS 89/519 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee vs. 1,3 HYMN TO JOY Lift Every Voice and Sing vs. 1, 3 LIFT EVERY VOICE

*ACT OF WORSHIP 106

*CHORAL RESPONSE 507 Through It All featuring Barbara Tucker THROUGH IT ALL

*FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY MOMENTS

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 147:1-11 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM In the Morning, Joy by Mark Hayes Blue mist rising, rising from the hollows to the hills. Morning comes, and with it all the joy that morning brings. Gone the weeping, weeping of the long night slowly stills. Refrain: Morning comes, and with the morning joy! Pale sun glowing, glowing, drives the darkness from the night. Morning comes, horizons gleam with promise for the day. Shadows dancing, dancing freely in the breaking light. Refrain Anxious mother, wayward child, lost, alone. Grieving father, lonesome soldier far from home. Heartsick family, weeping through the long dark night. Wait for morning, for it comes, and with it joy! Bright sun shining, shining, burns the rising mist away. Morning comes, the morning full of promise and delight. No more waiting, waiting for the light and warmth of day. Refrain

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

CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying CHILDREN PRAYING Lord, listen to my children praying, Lord, send Your Spirit in this place, Lord, listen to Your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace. (repeat)

SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS

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

OFFERTORY featuring Barbara Tucker We Shall Walk Through the Valley arr. Benjamin Harlan

*THE DOXOLOGY 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LAAST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alelluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON (said by all): Matthew 5:3-10 The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Bless His Holy Name Bless the Lord, o my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. He has done great things, He has done great things, He has done great things, bless His holy name.”

SERMON SERIES: BLESSed - A Biblical Perspective THE SERMON “Turn Mourning into Morning” Pastor C. Chappell Temple

AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

*CLOSING HYMN 533 We Shall Overcome MARTIN

Our Prayer Partners are available at the altar to pray with anyone desiring to do so.

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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THE WORD MADE FRESH

*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 Be Encouraged by Glen Burleigh featuring Barbara Tucker *Please stand as you are comfortable.

N E W S E R M O N S E R I E S

A B I B L I C A L P E R S P E C T I V E

MLK WEEKEND

TURNING MOURNING INTO MORNING | MATTHEW 5:4Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services.

INHERITING THE LAND | MATTHEW 5:5Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 10:55 am services.Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 9:30 am service.

MINISTRY FAIR & CHILI COOKOFF SUNDAY

WHY YOU STILL AREN’T SATISFIED | MATTHEW 5:6Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 9:30 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 10:55 am service.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

HAVE MERCY! | MATTHEW 5:7Pastor Mike Whang preaching at 8:15 am service. Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 9:30 and 10:55 am services.

VALENTINE’S SUNDAY

LOVE THAT LASTS | 1 CORINTHIANS 13Pastor C. Chappell Temple preaching at 8:15 and 10:55 am services.Pastor Michelle Hall preaching at 9:30 am service.

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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:Jane Delahoussaye,Lily Delahoussaye

Today's Lay Reader: Georgia Trudeau

OUT OF TOWN? You can live stream any of our regular servicesby visiting christchurchsl.org/livestream.

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ADULTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/ADULTS

CHILDREN & FAMILY WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/CHILDREN

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ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENTS WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/STUDENTS

SERVE WWW.CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/SERVE

STUDENTS, 6TH-12TH GRADE, JOIN US TONIGHT from 5-7 in the FLC Gym for 412.

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER MISSIONS 2017!Registration is now open online at christchurchsl.org/student for upcoming summer missions including VacationBible School for both jr. and senior high school students, FYSH camp for jr. high students, and UM Army and Haiti Mission for senior high school students. For more information, talk to Todd Harris or Sabrina Salisbury at 281.980.6888 or visit christchurchsl.org/student.

GOT EXTRA CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER?ACCEPTING WRAPPING PAPER UNTIL JANUARY 23 • COLLECTION BINS OUTSIDE 11/12Do you have left over Christmas wrapping paper? Or are you planning to buy new paper next Christmas? Or are you struggling to find anywhere to store it - WE CAN HELP! Please place surplus wrapping paper in the designated bins and we will use it for 2017 wrapping extravaganza for the Reynosa children's gifts. Muchas Gracias!

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION OPENWEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 25- MARCH • 6:30-7:30 PM • LIBRARY • 7TH-12TH GRADESREGISTER ONLINE AT CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/STUDENTSEver wondered about who God really is? How the world came to be? What the Bible is trying to tell us, and why we seem to have so much trouble getting it? Confirmation offers a concentrated time to think about your faith, led by our pastors and others. It's an important step in the life-long journey we call faith, and for some, it may even be the very first step. The class will include an over-night retreat and a few field trips, as well as weekly sessions with our pastors.

FORT BEND FAMILY PROMISEAre you looking for a new way to serve? Family Promise, a program that reaches out to families displaced from their homes, returns to Christ Church. You can help in many areas by providing supplies, setting up and breaking down church rooms, doing laundry, providing meals, hosting a dinner, and/or staying overnight at the church. We need over 300 volunteer hours – if any of these opportunities sound like something you can do, contact Kira Halcarz, kira.halcarz@gmail.com or 832.654.9356.

RODEO ROUNDUP GOOD LIFE LUNCHEONTHURSDAY, JANUARY 19 • 11:30-1 PM • THE COST OF THE MEAL IS $7Whoa! Don't miss the January Good LIFE Luncheon. After a delicious barbecue meal, Janice Clayton, a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, will present information on this historic Houston event. It is a great opportunity to put on your western attire and join us for a real Texan experience. Please make reservations for the meal with Jan Randolph at 281.690.4773, or janr@christchurchsl.org by 5 pm, Monday, January 16.

LADIES BUNCO FELLOWSHIPTUESDAY, JANUARY 17 • 6:30 PM • GATHERING HALLBunco is Back for 2017, Ladies! Looking for a way to meet other great women in our church, have a little fun, get involved, help raise money for important missions? Then by all means, come join us in the Gathering Hall to play Bunco and enjoy some sweet fellowship! If you can count, you can play! We will have a light supper at 6:30 pm and then begin playing at 7 pm. We can't wait to see you! Call Pam Bluestein if you have questions - 713.818.0923.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING FOOD DRIVENOW - FEBRUARY 5 • EFB COLLECTION BIN IN GATHERING HALLGrab a bag...be a blessing! Fill up the NEW red EFB bag and bring it back - make it part of your weekly grocery trip! OR purchase a Souper Bowl of Caring pre-sacked bag at your local Kroger and it will go to the EFB Food Pantry. January's greatest needs are Cereal, Crackers, Jelly and Canned Soup

UMW FIRE PIT FELLOWSHIPSUNDAY, JANUARY 29 • 5 PM • AROUND THE FIREPIT BEHIND THE CHURCHLadies of all ages are invited to come enjoy a little "fireside chat" around the firepit. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a little R&R after a busy holiday/get back to normal season! We will enjoy simplicity- prayers, devotions (bring one if ya feel like sharing!), songs and Snacks! Play guitar? Bring it! Like to sing? Come share your favorite song! Ladies, just come! Childcare provided via reservation to kimr@christchurchsl.org. Questions? Email Pam psbluestein@hotmail.com

PRAISING GOD CREATIVELYSUNDAYS, RESUMES JANUARY 15 • 5-6:30 PM Children will learn to use their talents to glorify God as they dance, paint, sculpt, sing, and more! Each week will include an art project, music, movement, and a short Bible lesson that ties it all together.

Check in at the Children's Office and groups will split from there by age.

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New Bible Studies & Small Groups are starting!

While Sunday School and HomeGroups make up a large portion of the small groups at Christ Church, there are

many other small groups and bible studies you may want to join. We have something for everyone- men's groups,

women's groups, even new neighborhood based small groups.

Look online to find the group for you at christchurchsl.org/smallgroups.

INTERESTED IN JOINING A

NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE STUDY?

FILL OUT A CARD FOUND IN THE NARTHEX AND PLACE IN THE

BASKET.

For many years, Dr. Sonny Tutt was one of the prominent faces of missions for Christ Church Sugar Land. A practicing veterinarian, Dr. Tutt extended his caring heart to all of God’s creation, and many throughout the world were touched by his amazingly effective efforts to share God’s love. Contributions to the Fund will be designated to help others participate in mission trips sponsored by Christ Church. To donate or apply for funds, contact Director of Missions Renee Teel at reneet@christchurchsl.org

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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.

Roy Allice in memory of Lorraine Allice.

The roses on the altar are in honor of the birth of Margaret Sue Hodgson, daughter of Cade and Amanda Hodgson, and grandaughter of Kim and Janis Hodgson; and the birth of Adrian Joseph Vagata, son of Alessandro and Laura Vagata.

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVEDWEEKLY

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE

858 $35,980

$132,747

PRAYERS FOR OTHERS:Courtney and Sandy White’s daughter-in-law; Dean Lowe’s mother; Don Henderson; Terri Skeen’s sister.

CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS IT'S SYMPATHIES TO...Family and friends of Maxine Hillman; Family and friends of Stacy Ware; Carole Mills on the death of her cousin; Susan Hricko on the death of her aunt.

TOTAL WORSHIP ATTENDANCE(includes children, nursery, stream,

& evening worship)

SONNY TUT T FUND

WEEK OF JANUARY 08

Join us in 2017 with a Daily DevotionalFollowing on the successful shared devotional program based upon Timothy Keller’s Songs of Jesus last year, in 2017 we are inviting all to sign up for “Our Daily Bread,” an online devotional available free of charge by logging onto www.odb.org. Simply sign up to subscribe and each morning a new reading and reflection from the scriptures will come to your email inbox. Don’t have email or prefer a hard copy? You can also arrange to receive the devotionals in a monthly booklet.

Contact the church office at 281.980.6888 for details.

JOIN US FOR A DISTRICT WIDE EVENT

2017 SOUTHWEST DISTRICT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTSATURDAY, JANUARY 28 • 9 AM – 1 PM CHRIST CHURCH SUGAR LANDREGISTRATION FEE -BEFORE JANUARY 22 - $10, AT THE DOOR: $20CHILDCARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTJoin us for a day to connect, grow, and have fun while interacting and learning from leaders from each area of the Southwest district. Classes are available for lay leaders, trustees, finance, and SPRC committee members as well as on leadership development, expanding missions, engaging the young of your community.

To register, visit www.southwestdistrict.org.

"so that you may live a life worthy of the lord and please him in every

way bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God"

–Colossians 1:10

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

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JOB POSITION OPEN AT CHRIST CHURCHCOFFEE BAR MANAGER (PART-TIME)For more information, visit christchurchsl.org/jobs or contact Dan Conway at dan@christchurchsl.org or 281.980.6888.