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Women’s Ministries Blue Zones Dinner, Monday, November 9, at Blue Zones-approved Los Vaqueros (3105 Cockrell Ave.) at 6 p.m. or meet at UCC
at 5:30 p.m. and join the group walking to the restaurant.
Silent Movie Night is back on November 12. Tom Helms, theater organist, accompanies Girl Shy starring Harold Lloyd. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.
in Room 207 and film at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Free admission.
Latte with the Ladies is Saturday, November 14, beginning at 9 a.m. at Holy Grounds Coffee & Gifts (108 Jearl St., 76008). Women of all ages are welcome to join
the fellowship and stay afterwards for shopping in Aledo.
Ignatius Transposed! Retreat in Everyday Life! Prospective participants may attend a four hour Prayer Practices preliminary Saturday seminar on November 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 206. For details,
email [email protected], or call 817.577.7030.
Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home.
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UPDATEVisit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details!
University ChristianChurch
a Disciples of Christ congregation
October 25, 2015
Living the Good News of Jesus Christ with open minds and loving hearts
Requiem by Gabriel Fauré will be presented in All Saints Day services by the Chancel Choir and special chamber orchestra. Invite friends and family to remember loved ones
through this musical masterwork and the lighting of candles on November 1.
The Newcomers Class, offered for those who are new to UCC, is November 1, 8 and 15 at 10 a.m. in Room 201. All are welcome to attend! Questions are encouraged!
Thanksgiving Baskets collection begins November 1. Look for flyers in The Journal, at The Arches and Sunday school classes. A collection bin will be near the Reception Desk for designated food items and cash and checks will be accepted in The Arches on November 1, 8 and 15 and at the Reception Desk during the week.
Blue Zones Purpose Workshop, November 1, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Find your unique purpose—and add healthy years to your life. Free but registration
required. Visit universitychristian.org Light lunch provided. All are welcome.
The Rose Circle will meet Tuesday, November 3, at 10 a.m. in the UCC Library. If you are interested in joining a Circle, call the church and ask for Women’s Ministries.
Church Women United will gather Friday, November 6, for World Community Day. All are welcome at Bethlehem Center (970 E. Humbolt, 76104) at 10:30 a.m.
The Marriage Well, an enrichment program for couples, meets Friday, November 6, 6-7 p.m. in Room 207. Childcare provided until 9 p.m. Email [email protected] to make
a reservation by Thursday, October 29. This month’s theme: Finding Time.
Cast and Volunteer Sign Ups for the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival are in The Arches Sunday, November 8, 8:30-10 a.m. and 12-1 p.m.
Contact Mary Ruth Jones (817.296.2297), Cathy Taylor (817.975.0605) or Carol Wilkerson (817.917.9855) with casting questions.
Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Senior Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Ellen Lewis, Assoc. Minister of Administration; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Assoc. Minister of Outreach, Women’s Ministries and Membership; 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 Kristine Tisinger, Ghana • Elena Huegel, Chile
Paul Turner, Democratic Republic of Congo
Learn more about University Christian Church ministries
at universitychristian.org
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With a Little Faith, We Can Move Mountains!
UCC Stewardship 2016 Please prayerfully consider your pledge commitment and respond by turning in your pledge card or pledge
online at www.universitychristian.org.
Help us complete this campaign by October 31.
October 25, 2015 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost 9 & 11 a.m. Celebration of Worship
Prelude Prelude in A minor J. S. Bach Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes
Call To Worship
*Processional Hymn 64 We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God Ellacombe
*Litany of Praise Worship the Lord with reverence. Happy are those who find refuge in God. Worship the Lord with gladness. We seek out God’s wisdom and truth. Together let us worship the God of grace. *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 (9 a.m.) The Eyes of All** Jean Berger (11 a.m.) My Eyes for Beauty Pine Herbert Howells
*The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth
*Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn 414 Eat This Bread Berthier (sing twice)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 Chorale Prelude on a melody by Orlando Gibbons Healey Willan
(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.
*(11 a.m.) Hymn 382 We Give Thee but Thine Own Schumann(Parents, during 11 a.m. worship, please bring your first-third graders to join a Worship and Wonder
leader in the Gallery. Children will return to the Sanctuary during the Hymn of Discipleship.)
*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.
Scripture Matthew 17:1-23(The text may be found on page 18 of the New Testament in the Pew Bibles.)
Congregational Response The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
(11 a.m.) Anthem The Eyes of All** Jean Berger**The eyes of all wait upon thee;
and thou givest them their meat in due season.Thou openest thine hand,
and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. -Psalm 145:15, 16
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Sermon Mountain Movers
*Hymn of Discipleship 182 Transform Us Picardy (stanzas 1 and 2)
(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 Ringing of the Tower Bells *Postlude Fugue in A minor J.S. Bach
Preaching: Larry Thomas
Worship LeadersCyndy W. Twedell and Kristine Tisinger
MusiciansCollin Boothby, Organ Scholar
Chancel Choir Jackson Yandell, Assistant Choirmaster
TCU Quartet
AcolytesRainer Williams and Payne Wellman
Joye Hatter and Ryan Mills
Scripture Reader: Chad Cline
Chancel GuildPreparing communion today are Lori Eagleton, Randy Eagleton,
Ann Lesok and Mandy Teichelman.
EldersLorraine Stell and Alan Winter
Charles Sanders and Anne Sanders
Chancel FlowersThe flowers in the Chancel are given to
the glory of God and in loving memory of Gentry and Mary Ingle Shelton from Bill Shelton, John, Mary Mac, Kenton,
John, Carol and Adelaide Elliott.
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In the Service
Ministersare On Calland available
after hours and on weekends
for pastoral care emergencies. If you have a need, call us at 817.926.6631, and follow the prompts.
On Call this Week
Russ BoydKera Watts
Congregational Leadership Meetings
Assembly Meeting*Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 p.m., Walker Hall
*Childcare reservations for infants thru pre-school are available by reservation on or before noon Thursday of the prior week.
Contact Ann Bowling at ext. 159 or [email protected] with your child’s name and age.
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.A complete Sunday school program for all ages meets at 10 a.m.
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 ChurchToday We Welcome Kristine Tisinger, Global Ministries missionary
as she shares in worship and leads a combined Sunday school class in Walker Hall. Kristine will also make a brief presentation on Ghana at the
Assembly meeting October 27 and take part in college Lunch Bunch.
Adult Flu Shots are available today, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 136 across from Walker Hall.
College Students, it’s time for our annual trip to Hangman’s Haunted House on Tuesday, October 27. Meet in University Dr. parking lot at 8 p.m.
Cost is $10. Email [email protected] to r.s.v.p.
The Church Friends Ministry will meet on Friday, October 30, 1 p.m. at Mamma Mia’s, 1000 W. Magnolia Avenue. We would love to grow our group with everyone who enjoys visiting our homebound members. Contact Sandra Soria at
817.980.9654 or [email protected].
Trunk or Treat Tonight, 5–6-30 p.m.
Be part of this UCC and community event and share our church family, fun, food and fellowship. There’s a role for everyone—volunteer to decorate your
trunk, donate candy or bring your family and friends to join us!
Scan the QR code to sign up!
Contact Jessica Vacketta or Kera Watts with questions.
