June 25, 2023 4th Sunday after Pentecost
“Don’t Be A Fool”
*please stand in body and/or spirit
PRELUDE: Margaret Kalina
WELCOME PastorJill
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pastor Jill
POURING THE BAPTISMAL WATER: Pastor Jill
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Micki Schneider, reader
One: The foolish say, “There is no God! We are alone, on our own.”
Many: We gather to declare the glory of God in our lives.
One: The foolish say, “It is your life; you are accountable to no one.”
Many: We gather, strengthened by the Spirit, trusting that Christ dwells in our hearts.
One: The foolish say, “Everything I have is mine; I owe nothing to anyone.”
Many: We gather to praise the One who calls us to serve others in love.
~ written by Thom Shuman (2006), and posted on Lectionary Liturgies. http://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.ca/
*OPENING HYMN “O God, We Bear the Imprint of Your Face” Blk#585 vs 1-3, melody Finlandia Blk #591
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND WORDS OF ASSURANCE (From Psalm 14, Responsive) Micki
One: Let us pray.
Many: God of mercy and truth, we have strayed from you in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have disregarded what is holy trying to satisfy ourselves by our own means. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us.
One: O God, who is a God like you, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness?
Many: Be our refuge and our deliverance by the presence and power of your Spirit, change us so that we may delight in your desire to do justice; in Jesus’ name. Amen
*GLORIA Black 236
*PASSING OF THE PEACE: (responsive) Micki
MOMENT WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH Pastor Jill
HYMN FOR PREPARATION “Dear God, Embracing Humankind” Blk 502, vs 1,2 &5
LECTIO DIVINA Psalm 14 Marcie Watson
SERMON: “Don’t Be a Fool” Rev. Dr. Jill Sanders
MUSICAL REFLECTION Greg Kapphahn
DEDICATION OF PARAMENTS
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS, MOMENT OF SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER
PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR
INVITATION TO GIVE, GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Pastor Jill
*DOXOLOGY Lasst uns Erfreuen
*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS & PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*CLOSING HYMN: “Lead on Eternal Sovereign” Blk 573 vs 1-3
*BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH
*POSTLUDE: Greg Kapphahn
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NEWS IN THE PEWS: SUNDAY, June 25, 2023
The weekly Calendar
Sunday June 25
10:00 Worship in-person & online
11:00 Coffee Fellowship
11:00 Memorial Board meeting
Monday June 26
10 “Caffeinated Christianity” @ Dunn Bros.
Tuesday June 27
12-4 Elder Care Network
Wednesday, June 28
4:30 Choir rehearsal
Thursday June 29
9:00 Walk @ Big Ole
4:30 Holy Happy Hour at Pike and Pint
Sunday July 2, KXRA Radio Sunday
9:00 Choir rehearsal
10:00 Worship in-person & online
11:00 Coffee Fellowship
Pastor Jill’s Office Hours
Pastor Jill is available throughout the week for pastoral care, conversation, or coffee! She is typically in the office on Tuesday mornings—and other times as well. It is always best to schedule a time if you want to talk. She can be reached directly at jill@firstcongregationaluccalex.com or (319) 361-0737. Shetypically takes Fridays off.
Thank you
Thanks to Barb Anderson for the caramel rolls and to Wendy Hoff for donating the eggs for the Washington DC Youth trip fundraiser held last week. A total of $557 was received toward the trip! Thanks to all of you for your generosity and for your strong support of our youth.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, June 25–50th Anniversary party for Ron and Ann Branch, 1-4 pm at our farm, 1301 Firemans Lodge Road. Our church family is invited to help us celebrate. Thank you, Ron and Ann.
Virtual Giving Options: Online and Text
Check out our updated website: firstcongregationaluccalex.com. Click on the word “Give” at the top of the screen. You can also text (844)987-4483 to give to our general fund. Please contact the office if you need help setting up your giving account online using our new software provider, Churchtrac.
Tech Team Volunteers needed
Are you looking for a way to participate in our Worship but don’t want to be out front, you can help at the tech table. Training available. It is fun.
Help out with Worship
There are sign ups at the back of the church for June and July. If you are able to greet, usher, or read, help serve coffee or clean up after Fellowship, please sign up there.
Angel Express and Angel Care Team
Volunteers are needed to cover additional months. Please contact the church office or Daisy 763-9461.
Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries
Mamie Clark 07/07
Jay Diebold 07/07
If the office has missed your birthday or anniversary, please contact us.
Summer Salad & Bake Sale
to be held on Thursday, July 13th. Bake sale will be from 10:30 a.m. – 1 :00 p.m. The Salad Luncheon is from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The quilt drawing is held at 1:00 p.m. Please sign-up to help. We also are in need of salads to serve. The sign-up sheets are in the back of the church. Thank you for your help.
Decorations wanted
Mary Jo H and Barb B are looking for loon (wood or ceramic) figurines to use as table decorations for the salad luncheon. Please put your name on tape on the bottom unless you don’t want it back. Leave them on the round table in Cambridge Room by July 9th.
Set up Day
There will be no coffee fellowship July 9 and we encourage all who are able to help set up the Plymouth Room and Fellowship hall for the Bake Sale and Salad Luncheon.
Lefse Makers wanted
Sign up for making Lefse at 9 am July 11. No previous experience necessary. Sign up is at the back.
Salad Prep day
Help make a couple of signature salads on July 12. Check the sign up sheets.
Meals available
Our church has received a donation of frozen meals to distribute to people in need of a nutrition supplement. If the economy and times have made you a person a supplement would benefit or are aware of a person in need please contact Pastor Jill. All information will remain confidential.
