Month: March 2016

Announcements for Sunday, March 27, 2016 EASTER SUNDAY

7:00 AM Sunrise Service

10:30 AM Special Music

Sermon Title: Faith After Certainty: An Ethic of Amazing Grace

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

EASTER EGG HUNT for all children will be held immediately following worship service at 11:30 a.m., on the south side courtyard lawn. In case of
inclement weather listen for further instructions in the announcements.

THIS WEEK

UCC COUNCIL meets Monday, March 28, at 6:30, in the basement
conference room.

LARKSFIELD TEA meets Wednesday, March 30, 10:00 in the Club Rm. This will be an informational, question/answer gathering. Everyone is
welcome to join in.

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

NEXT WEEK

MUSIC STUDENTS DINNER All UCC Student Host families, Music Board members, and WSU Music students are invited to the Spring Luncheon,
Sunday, April 3, at 11:45am, adjacent to the downstairs kitchen. This is a time to thank both the talented students that continue to create an extraordinary
music experience, and the hosts for their generous and continued support making the UCC music program, under the outstanding direction of
Dr. Michael Hanawalt, something to be celebrated.

WOMEN’S GUILD FIELD TRIP to Autism Avenue on Wednesday, April 6, at 9:30a.m. Please sign up on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall if you are planning to attend. Meet at UCC at 9:30 a.m., and we will car pool to Autism Avenue, and then enjoy a lunch together. We ask that you bring an unwanted, good condition, flower vase, plain or fancy, to donate to Autism Avenue. They will repurpose them to sell. The last day to sign up is Monday, April 4.

Our appreciation to all who donated to our beautiful Easter lily
display this morning.

Announcements for Sunday, March 20, 2016

PALM SUNDAY 2016

Sermon Title: Faith After Certainty: The Seven Deadly Myths about Sin.

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 the family of Benny Leonard in memory of Benny’s son, Robert “Bob” Kelly
Leonard.

PALM SUNDAY

ALL BOARDS MEET immediately following the worship service at 11:45.

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the are 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.

THIS WEEK

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE is Thursday, March 24, at 6:00p.m., in the Sanctuary.

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

NEXT WEEK

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE at 7:00 a.m., south side courtyard.

EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE at regular time 10:30 a.m.

EASTER EGG HUNT for all children will be held immediately following worship service at 11:30 a.m., on the south side courtyard.

UCC COUNCIL meets Monday, March 28, at 6:30, in the basement
conference room.

LARKSFIELD TEA meets Wednesday, March 16, 10:00 in the Club Rm. This will be an informational, question/answer gathering. Everyone is
welcome to join in.

EASTER LILY TIME! If you are interested in donating for our Easter floral display, please mail $12.00 to the church office by Friday, March 25, or put your check in the offering plate. Please note “Easter Lilies” on the memo line of your check and include if the donation is in honor of or in memory of someone. We will print this information in the bulletin. Checks that are mailed may be sent to:

UCC
9209 E 29th ST N
WICHITA, KS 67226

COOKS NIGHT OUT hosts and hostesses needed. We are recruiting for the next three Cooks Night Out events. If you would like to volunteer to set up and serve at one or all three dinners please sign up on the PIC board located in Fellowship Hall. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.

Announcements for Sunday, March 13, 2016

Sermon title: Jesus Has a Question for You.

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 Anne and Tim Duncan in celebration of their wedding anniversary.

EASTER LILY TIME! If you are interested in donating for our Easter floral display, please mail $12.00 to the church office by Friday, March 25, or put your check in the offering plate. Please note “Easter Lillies” on the memo line of your check and include if the donation is in honor of or in memory of someone. We will print this information in the bulletin. Checks that are mailed may be sent to:

UCC
9209 E 29th ST N
WICHITA, KS 67226

THIS WEEK

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m., in the office conference room.

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets Wednesday, March 16, 10:00 in the Club Rm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE meets Wednesday, March 16, at 6:00p.m. This series is The New New Testament book club.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCHEON is Thursday, March 16, at 11:30a.m. at the Lakeside Club. The speaker is Jim Rhatigan. Recordings are now available in the church office for $2.00, call 634-0430, or signup on the PIC board

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, March 17, from 9-11am, at 1611 N Mosley. The Pantry is open on Saturday, March 19, from 8:30-11:45 a.m.

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

NEXT WEEK

PALM SUNDAY

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, March 20, immediately following the worship service at 11:45.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE is Thursday, March 24, at 6:00p.m., in the Sanctuary.

COOKS NIGHT OUT hosts and hostesses needed. We are recruiting for the next three Cooks Night Out events. If you would like to volunteer to set up and serve at one or all three dinners please sign up on the PIC board located in Fellowship Hall. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.

FILLING THE GAP Today is the last day for contributions. We are accepting individually wrapped healthy snacks such as fruit cups, granola bars, pudding cups, pretzels, crackers, dried fruit, etc…You may place the snacks in the box in Fellowship Hall. We are also accepting children’s books. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please place it in the small box on the table.. We will use the money collected to purchase fresh fruit. This food will be used to help supplement meals to children during Spring Break while out of school.

Announcements for Sunday, March 6, 2016

SERMON “Finding Faith after Certainty: Death to the Monarchy and Trinity”
Rev. Dr. Robin McGonigle

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 Sheila Waugh from New York in celebration of her 69th birthday today.

ANNUAL ENDOWMENT BOARD MEETING today immediately following worship service at 11:30, in the sanctuary. All members of the congregation are also members of the Foundation and welcome to participate in this
meeting. Please stay seated after the postlude and the meeting will begin promptly. This meeting is being held for the following purposes:

1. Presentation of the Annual Endowment Financial Report
2. Election of Board of Governors: Dwayne Green, Member At Large
3. Any other business as may properly come before the meeting.

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meets Tuesday at 10:00. Bring a project you are currently working on or learn something new from someone else.

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets Wednesday, March 9, at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE meets Wednesday, March 9, at 6:00p.m. This series is The New New Testament book club.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE meets at 4:30p.m., Wednesday, March 9.

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

A NIGHT TO BE IRISH No blarney here! Come join us for an Irish Cook’s Night Out this Thursday, March 10, at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will feature traditional Irish fare. The evening will include an Irish sing-along, games to test your Irish knowledge, and door prizes. Social time begins at 6:00, and dinner will be served at 6:30. Tickets for the event are $15. You must purchase a ticket in advance to attend.  Today is the last day to purchase tickets. Feel free to wear your Irish garb!  Either way – – join us for a night of good old Irish fun!

NEXT WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets Wednesday, March 16, at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE meets Wednesday, March 16, at 6:00p.m. This series is The New New Testament book club.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCHEON is Thursday, March 16, at 11:30a.m. at the Lakeside Club. The speaker is Jim Rhatigan. Recordings are now available in the church office for $2.00, call 634-0430, or signup on the PIC board

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is Thursday, March 17, from 9-11am, at 1611 N Mosley. The Pantry is open on Saturday, March 19, from 8:30-11:45 a.m.

COOKS NIGHT OUT hosts and hostesses needed. We are recruiting for the next three Cook Night Out events. If you would like to volunteer to set up and serve at one or all three dinners please sign up on the PIC board located in Fellowship Hall. Anyone is welcome to volunteer.