Sermon title: “Why Christian…The Difference You Make?”

Luke 18:18-27

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Mike and Leigh Aaron-Leary to welcome back Robin from her restorative vacation and hope everyone is enjoying the nice fall weather.

CHOIR STUDENT AND HOSTS luncheon on Sunday, October 25, immediately following worship service in the basement outside the kitchen. This is open to all choir students and their hosts.

THIS WEEK

GRIEF GROUP is Monday, September 28, at 2:00 p.m., in the office conference room. This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss.

COUNCIL MEETING is this Monday at 6:30p.m., in the Basement Conference Room.

GUILD BABY SHOWER The 14th Annual Baby Shower will be held this
Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Join us for soup and sandwiches and fill layette bags for newborns in the Wichita area. Clothing such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested (0 to 3 months). Please place them in the baby box in Fellowship Hall.

FEMALE FACES OF GOD at Larksfield Place, this Wednesday, at 10:00a.m., in the Club Room, coffee and cookies will be served.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday at 6:00pm, in the Basement
Conference Room. “Early Christianities”, led by Paul Ellis Jackson.
No meal before.)

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) and Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall.

EDUCATION, INC. an hour-long video followed by a panel discussion will be shown on Thursday, November 12, at 6:00p.m. at College Hill UMC, 2930 E First St N. This movie is about how public education is being eroded by private for-profit charter schools. See the PIC board for additional information.

UPCOMING EVENTS
October 28 – Women’s Guild Baby Shower at 11:00a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 1 – UCC 101 Class, 11:45a.m., Basement Conf Rm
November 3 – Welcome Wagon Auction, at 9:30a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 29 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00p.m.
December 12 – Christmas Party, 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall
December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6:00p.m., Sanctuary

SERMON TITLE: “The Kingdom of God is Like…”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Jay and Phyllis Decker in honor of their friends at UC Church.

THE CE BOARD will meet not meet today.
THE DEACONS will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.
All meetings are at 11:45

DESSERT RECEPTION The Nicaragua Delegation is visiting UCC today. Please join us for a dessert reception at 7:00p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. There is pottery for sale in the Fellowship Hall today that is made by Nicaraguan
artists to support their community.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday at 6:00pm, in the Basement
Conference Room. “Meditation and Mindfulness”, led by Paul Ellis Jackson.
No meal before.)

BIBLE INTREPRETATION 101 at Larksfield Place, this Wednesday, at 10:00a.m., in the Club Room, coffee and cookies will be served.

WOMENS GUILD SEWING DAY is this Thursday, October 22 from 10:00-2:00. Everyone is welcome to help as we have jobs for everyone (no sewing experience
necessary). So bring your lunch and join us!

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) and Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall.

CHOIR STUDENT AND HOSTS luncheon on Sunday, October 25, immediately following worship service in the basement outside the kitchen. This is open to all choir students and their hosts.

GUILD BABY SHOWER The 14th Annual Baby Shower will be held October 28, 2015 in Fellowship Hall. Clothing such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested. Please place them in the baby box in Fellowship Hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS
October 28 – Women’s Guild Baby Shower at 11:00a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 1 – UCC 101 Class, 11:45a.m., Basement Conf Rm
November 3 – Welcome Wagon Auction, at 9:30a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 29 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00p.m.
December 12 – Christmas Party, 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall
December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6:00p.m., Sanctuary

Sermon title: “Why Christian? God.

Hebrew Bible Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Contemporary word by Albert Einstein, Roman Payne and Sir Isaac Newton

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Stephen L. Taylor in memory of his parents W. Howard and Ann P. Taylor, and his mother-in-law Margaret G Vanderlip, in remembrance of their October birthdays.

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN MARCH & RALLY  ICT Acts is hosting a March and Rally to raise awareness for violence against women on Sunday, October 11, at 1:00. The March begins at Exploration Place. It is open and free to the public .

THIS WEEK

GENEALOGY CLASS meets Monday October 11 at 1:00 p.m., in the basement conference room. Phil Rhea is leading the class and sharing his knowledge and
personal experience in genealogy.

GRIEF GROUP meets this Monday, at 2:00 p.m., in the office conference room. This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss.

NEEDLEWORKERS meet this Tuesday at 10:00a.m., in Fellowship Hall. Bring a project of your own or learn something new.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday at 6:00pm, in the Basement
Conference Room. “Early Christianities”, led by Paul Jackson. (No meal before.)

BIBLE INTREPRETATION 101 at Larksfield Place, this Wednesday, at 10:00a.m., in the Club Room, coffee and cookies will be served.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCH is this Thursday,at 11:30, at the Lakeside Club.

COOKS NIGHT OUT The final Cook’s Night Out for 2015 is this Thursday, October 15, at 6 pm. Please join us for an interesting talk about recent developments in our neighborhood. Katy Dorrah, Executive Director of the Center for the Arts, is going to talk about the new center that will be built on the corner of 13th and Rock Road. This exciting, innovative project will be a tremendous boost for the arts in our community. Today is the last day to sign up. Sign-up sheets located on the PIC Board in Fellowship Hall. The drawing for the Guild baskets will be held at Night of Cook’s Night Out as well.

THE PANTRY WORKDAY is this Thursday, from 9:00 am-11:00 am at 1611 N. Mosley-you are all welcome to help if you have some time. The Hygiene Pantry is open Saturday, October 17, from 8:30 am-11:45 am.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) and Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall.

GUILD BABY SHOWER The 14th Annual Baby Shower will be held October 28,. 2015 in Fellowship Hall. Clothing such as newborn gowns, sleepers, onesies, socks and toys are requested. Please place them in the baby box in Fellowship Hall.

Sewing days will be October 8 and 22 from 10:00-2:00. Everyone is welcome to help as we have jobs for everyone (no sewing experience necessary). So bring your lunch and join us!

UPCOMING EVENTS
October 15 – Cook’s Night Out at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
October 28 – Women’s Guild Baby Shower at 11:00a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 1 – UCC 101 Class, 11:45a.m., Basement Conf Rm
November 3 – Welcome Wagon Auction, at 9:30a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 29 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00p.m.
December 12 – Christmas Party, 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall
December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6:00p.m., Sanctuary

Sermon title at 10:30 service: Why Christian? Grace

CONNECT Service at 9:00 AM — Join us for this new worship experience!

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are provided by Mary Anna Meshew

THE WOMEN’S GUILD has raffle tickets available in Fellowship Hall after the worship service for a suggested donation of $1 each, 12 tickets for $10, or 25 tickets for $20. Baskets donated for the raffle are on display in Fellowship Hall. This is the last week to purchase tickets. Drawing will be held at Cook’s Night Out in October. Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit the Women’s Guild projects.

THIS WEEK

SWEET PEACE a Dessert Event- Benefiting Partners for Wichita, Thursday, October 8, at 7:00pm, Botanica, Lotus Hall, 701 N. Amidon. Join Robin for an elegant dessert buffet featuring some of Wichita’s favorite specialty desserts and pastries! There is no admission fee but donations are expected for this fundraiser. Call the church office at 634-0430 for reservations.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday 10/07 at 6:00pm, in the Basement
Conference Room. “Early Christianities”, led by Paul Jackson. (No meal before class.)

FALL FELLOWSHIP DINNERS It’s time to register in Fellowship Hall on the PIC board. You may sign up this Sunday. There is room for 94 participants based on the number of people who volunteered to be hosts.  People who volunteered to be hosts are welcome to sign up to attend a dinner as well and should sign again on the PIC board as guests.      

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN MARCH & RALLY  ICT Acts is hosting a March and Rally to raise awareness for violence against women on Sunday, October 11, at 1:00 pm. The March begins at Exploration Place. It is open and free to the public www.ictacts.org .

COOKS NIGHT OUT The final Cook’s Night Out for 2015 is October 15, 6 pm. Please join us for an interesting talk about t recent developments in our neighborhood. Katy Dorrah, Executive Director of the Center for the Arts is going to speak to us about the new center that will be built at the corner of 13th and Rock Road. The cost is $15.00 per person, please sign up on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

The Congregation of University Congregational Church is invited to witness the exchange of marriage vows of Paul Jackson and Duane Ellis on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 4:00 PM here at the church. Reception to follow. Please RSVP on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS
October 4 – Connect Worship Service begins at 9:00a.m., Fellowship Hall
October 8 – Sweet Peace at 7:00 pm, Botanica, in Lotus Hall—RSVP to Robin
October 15 – Cook’s Night Out at 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
October 28 – Women’s Guild Baby Shower at 11:00a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 1 – UCC 101 Class, 11:45a.m., Basement Conf Rm
November 3 – Welcome Wagon Auction, at 9:30a.m., Fellowship Hall
November 29 – Hanging of the Greens, 5:00p.m.
December 12 – Christmas Party, 6:00p.m., Fellowship Hall
December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6:00p.m., Sanctuary