UCC Local News

Greeting, Welcome & Announcements
Pouring of the Baptismal Water
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn of Praise
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Words of Forgiveness
First Testament: Genesis 17:1-7
Gloria Patri
Gospel Reading: Mark 8:31-38
Hymn of Preparation
Message: “Again & Again: We Are Called to Listen”
Musical Interlude
Sharing Celebrations & Concerns/Silent Prayer/Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Maori & Polynesia)

Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:

The hallowing of your name echo through the universe;
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world;
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings;
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.

With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trial too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,
now and forever. Amen.

Invitation to Give/Offering/Doxology/Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn
Blessing & Sending Forth

Monday, March 1
12:00 PM “Racial…” book study on Zoom
Tuesday, March 2
Tax people use building
10:00 AM Walk outside
6:30 PM Prayer Connection
Wednesday, March 3
Tax people use building
3:00 PM Virtual Coffee
7:00-8:00 PM “Embracing…” book study on Zoom
Thursday, March 4
10:00 AM Walk outdoors
1:00 om Confirmation class
6:30 PM Prayer Connection
Saturday, March 6
10:00 AM Walk outside
Next Sunday, March 7/KXRA Sunday
10:00 AM Worship online

Our general ZOOM connection information:
1) TO JOIN VIA YOUR CONNECTED DEVICE:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9990015170?pwd=MGMwU0lycTNQSFI0cVJVT0xpcC9Udz09 Meeting ID: 999 001 5170

2) To dial in by phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 999 001 5170 Password: 427210

Pastor Jill invites everyone to join her Tuesday and Thursday evenings (during Lent) at 6:30 PM for “Prayer Connection” using Zoom. As a participant, you can use the general Zoom connection information printed above. Prayer Connection is a drop-in sort of session and no attendance is taken, so join us whenever you wish. We are reminded by these gatherings how much we need each other and each other’s prayers!

Virtual Coffee Time is weekly each Wednesday afternoons at 3:00 PM. It is a BYOC (bring your own cup) kind of event, but there will be no agenda except to catch up with each other. Please join us on Zoom or dial in by phone.

We have online giving available on the Church website: www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com. Click on the “give” button to give directly. Or you can text the word “Give” to 1-(844) 913-1752. We have several folks who have been taking advantage of this means to support the Church they love. Thank you for your generous and ongoing support!

Status of Giving: A statement of your Church giving to date can be prepared at any time. Just contact the Church office!

Stewardship reminder: It’s not too late to turn in your pledge for 2021. It will greatly help with managing the Church Budget for this new year. Thank you!

The Missions Committee will have the Bountiful Basket out in the west entry of the Church ready to collect your non-perishable items for the local Outreach Food Shelf starting Tuesday, March 2, until Wednesday, March 31. If you find some nice “specials” at your favorite store, you might pick up some extra for the Food Shelf. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and can be used to purchase perishable items. If you donate by check, please be sure to mark it, “Outreach Food Shelf.” Thanks for helping the community by sharing what you can.

Birthdays coming up in the next several days!!!
Barb Brown
Shirley Otto
Gary Zavadil
Kathryn LeBrasseur

Thank You from Jolene Speirs: “Thank you for all the prayers, cards, and calls I received during my illness. I’m feeling better now and hopefully on my way to recovery. Thank you all for your support.”

Looking forward in March:
Sun, Mar 14 10:00 AM Communion Sunday
Tue, Mar 16 Administrative Board & Council meet by phone or ZOOM
Mon, Mar 22 Newsletter items due for April issue
Sun, Mar 28 Palm Sunday

COMMUNITY NEWS
The Habitat for Humanity Restore is a nonprofit home improvement store/donation center selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and flooring. Profits support the construction of affordable housing in Douglas County. Get details at hfhdouglascounty.org.

Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:

The hallowing of your name echo through the universe;
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world;
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings;
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.

With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trial too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,
now and forever. Amen.

Greeting, Welcome & Announcements
Pouring of the Baptismal Water
Responsive Call to Worship
Opening Hymn of Praise
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Words of Forgiveness
First Testament: Genesis 9:8-17
Anthem:“ You Raise Me Up”
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-15
Hymn of Preparation
Message: “Again & Again: God Meets Us”
Musical Interlude
Sharing Celebrations & Concerns/Silent Prayer/Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Maori & Polynesia)
Invitation to Give/Offering/Doxology/Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn
Blessing & Sending Forth

Monday, February 22
12:00 pm “Racial…” book study on Zoom
Tuesday, February 16
Tax people use building
Newsletters go out in email
10:00 am Walk outside
6:30 pm Prayer Connection
Wednesday, February 24
Tax people use building
Newsletters go out in regular mail
3:00 pm Virtual Coffee
7:00-8:00 pm “Embracing…” book study on Zoom
Thursday, February 25
10:00 am Walk outdoors
6:30 pm Prayer Connection
Saturday, February 27
10:00 am Walk outside
Next Sunday, February 28
10:00 am Worship online

Our general ZOOM connection information:
1) TO JOIN VIA YOUR CONNECTED DEVICE:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9990015170?pwd=MGMwU0lycTNQSFI0cVJVT0xpcC9Udz09
Meeting ID: 999 001 5170

2) To dial in by phone:
+1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 999 001 5170
Password: 427210

Pastor Jill invites everyone to join her Tuesday and Thursday evenings (during Lent) at 6:30 pm for “Prayer Connection” using Zoom. As a participant, you can use the general Zoom connection information printed above. Prayer Connection is a drop-in sort of session and no attendance is taken, so join us whenever you wish. We are reminded by these gatherings how much we need each other and each other’s prayers!

Virtual Coffee Time is weekly each Wednesday afternoons at 3:00 pm. It is a BYOC (bring your own cup) kind of event, but there will be no agenda except to catch up with each other. Please join us on Zoom or dial in by phone.

We have online giving available on the Church website: www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com. Click on the “give” button to give directly. Or you can text the word “Give” to 1-(844) 913-1752. We have several folks who have been taking advantage of this means to support the Church they love. Thank you for your generous and ongoing support!

Status of Giving: A statement of your Church giving to date can be prepared at any time. Just contact the Church office!

Stewardship reminder: It’s not too late to turn in your pledge for 2021. It will greatly help with managing the Church Budget for this new year. Thank you!

The Missions Committee will have the Bountiful Basket out in the west entry of the Church ready to collect your non-perishable items for the local Outreach Food Shelf starting Tuesday, March 2, until Wednesday, March 31. If you find some nice “specials” at your favorite store, you might pick up some extra for the Food Shelf. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and can be used to purchase perishable items. If you donate by check, please be sure to mark it, “Outreach Food Shelf.” Thanks for helping the community by sharing what you can.

Birthdays coming up in the next several days!!!
John Schauff
Annie Clark
Laurie Kroening

Great, easy news! Jay has found us a really nice and easy way to access our worship services online!!
Go to http://tiny.cc/firstcongo or http://tiny.cc/FirstCongo
Give it a try!

Looking forward in February:
Mon, Feb. 22—12:00 noon “Racial” study begins
Tues, Feb 23—10:00 am Walk outside
Wed, Feb 24—3:00 pm Virtual Coffee
7:00-8:00 pm “Embracing” book study
Sat, Feb. 27—10:00 am Walk outside

COMMUNITY NEWS
The Habitat for Humanity Restore is a nonprofit home improvement store/donation center selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and flooring. Profits support the construction of affordable housing in Douglas County. Get details at hfhdouglascounty.org.