Sermon title: “Lent Through the Ages: The Cotton Patch Gospel”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Sharon and Burt Tims. “In loving memory of all those who have blessed our lives.”

TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING is today at 9:30 a.m., in fellowship hall. Please plan to attend this meeting if you are interested in a UCC group trip on early church exploration to Italy and Greece. Your attendance at the meeting will help Robin to design a trip to the places that participants prefer to visit.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the basement conference room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is this Wednesday, February 28, from 5:15-7:00, in the basement movie room. The movie is The Last Temptation of Christ. Movies are shown in the basement movie room. Please bring snacks to share with others.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on February 28, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield Place.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

SHOCKER SUNDAY is March 4. We are celebrating the Shockers! Come early at 9:30 for an abbreviated worship, in fellowship hall, and still have time to catch the game at 11:00. The Shocker Men’s Basketball team plays Cincinnati at home. So wear your Shocker attire for an informal service, continental breakfast, and music from the UCC Chancel Choir.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE on March 4, the movie is The Last Temptation of Christ. from 5:15-7:00, in fellowship hall. On February 28, Movies are shown in the basement movie room. Please bring snacks to share with others.

SANDWICH SATURDAY is Saturday, March 10, at 11:00 a.m., at St. John’s Episcopal Church. We are assembling sandwiches on Friday, March 9, in the UCC kitchen at 5:30. We need volunteers for both days. Sign-up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer.

PORTRAIT SESSIONS are rescheduled for Friday, March 2, from 2:00-9:00, and Saturday, March 3, from 10:00-5:00. There are plenty of appointment times available for you to schedule your portrait session. There is a table in fellowship hall today with a schedule on it for you to write your name in any available time slot.

You may also make an appointment online at www.ucchurch.org, click on the picture at the top of the page that says schedule your photography session. Then, click on the same picture again. The photography scheduling page will pop-up with simple instructions to schedule your session, or call the church office at 634-0430. Bring a box of tissue for the pantry and receive $5 off the price of your portrait package.

Sermon Title: “Lent Through the Ages–The Greatest Story Ever Told”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Galen Minks. “Thanks to all my friends and support team here at University Congregational.”

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 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.

THIS WEEK

PORTRAIT SESSIONS resume this week on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21. There is still time to make an appointment for your portrait session. There is a table in fellowship hall today with open appointment times on February 21 only. You may write your name in any available time.

You may also make an appointment online at www.ucchurch.org, click on the picture at the top of the page that says schedule your photography session. Then, click on the same picture again. The photography scheduling page will pop-up with simple instructions to schedule your session, or call the church
office at 634-0430. Bring a box of tissue for the pantry and receive $5 off the price of your portrait package.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE runs through Wednesday, March 21, from 5:15-7:00. This week, February 21, we are showing the movie Cottonpatch Gospel. Movies are shown in the basement movie room. Sunday’s sermons coincide with each Wednesday movie. Please bring snacks to share.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Sunday February 25, at 9:30 a.m., in fellowship hall. Please plan to attend this meeting if you are interested in a UCC group trip on early church exploration to Italy and Greece. Your attendance at the meeting will help Robin to design a trip to the places that participants prefer to visit.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE runs through Wednesday, March 21, from 5:15-7:00, in fellowship hall. On February 28, the movie is The Last Temptation of Christ. Movies are shown in the basement movie room. Please bring snacks to share with others.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on February 28, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield Place.

SHOCKER SUNDAY is March 4. We are celebrating the Shockers! Come early at 9:30 for an abbreviated worship, in fellowship hall, and still have time to catch the game at 11:00. The Shocker Men’s Basketball team plays Cincinnati at home. So wear your Shocker attire for an informal service, continental breakfast, and music from the UCC Chancel Choir.

VOLUNTEER APPRECATION CERTIFICATES honoring all UCC volunteers for 2017 are available in the fellowship hall. Please stop by the table located to your left as you enter fellowship hall and pick up your certificate today. We truly appreciate each and every one of our volunteers. Thank you!

Sermon Title: “Shining a New Light: An Atheist’s 10 Suggestions”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the fellowship hall for
beverages and cookies after the worship 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 Mike McCoy. “Belated wishes to everyone for a blessed 2018!”

THIS WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, February 13, at 10:00, in fellowship hall.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wednesday, February 14, from 5:15-7:00, in fellowship hall. We are showing the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told. Look for flyers in the foyer for details.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, February 15, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Gary Pottorff.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, February 17, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. There is no workday this week.

VALENTINE’S TEA sponsored by the Women’s Guild will be held on Saturday, February 17, from 2:00-4:00, with an informal fashion show featuring Christopher & Banks clothing modeled by our own guild members. Feel free to invite guests. Ticket sales will begin on Sunday, January 21st, in fellowship hall. Tickets are $15, and sales will be limited to the first sixty people who sign up. Serving begins promptly at 2:00.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, February 18, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

PORTRAIT SESSIONS resume on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21. There is still time to make an appointment for your portrait session. There is a table in fellowship hall today with open appointment times for February 20 and 21. You may write your name in any available time slot.

You may also make an appointment online at www.ucchurch.org, click on the picture at the top of the page that says schedule your photography session. Then, click on the same picture again. The photography scheduling page will pop-up with simple instructions to schedule your session, or call the church
office at 634-0430. Bring a box of tissue for the pantry and receive $5 off the price of your portrait package.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE runs through Wednesday, March 21, from 5:15-7:00, in the basement movie room. We are showing the movie
Cottonpatch Gospel. Look for flyers in the foyer for details.

SHOCKER SUNDAY is March 4. We are celebrating the Shockers! Join us early for worship at 9:30am in fellowship hall. The Shocker Men’s Basketball team plays Cincinnati at 11:00am, and we want you to have time to come to worship before the game. So wear your Shocker attire for an informal service, continental breakfast, and music from the UCC Chancel Choir.

SANDWICH SATURDAY is Saturday, March 10, at noon, at St. John’s Episcopal Church. We are assembling sandwiches on Friday, March 9, in the UCC kitchen at 5:00. We need volunteers for both days. Sign-up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer.

Sermon Title: “Shining a New Light: Is God Real?”

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

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Diane Robinson to celebrate her husband Bob’s birthday, and to thank him for all of the thoughtful things he has done for his family over the years.

NEW MEMBER DAY – please welcome the following new members: Jeri Schul, Chuck and Jenny Fry, and Jack and Gail Stark.

THIS WEEK

JESUS SEMINAR ON THE ROAD – “Paul in Context and in Conflict”, with Brandon Scott & Jason Beduhn, guest speakers. The historical Paul is as intriguing a figure as the historical Jesus, but unlike Jesus, Paul wrote letters. The authentic letters of Paul make it possible to talk about what Paul believed and to discover his vision of a radically transformed world. What becomes of the real Paul when he became the subject of conflict in the church? This seminar will be held on February 9-10, at
Plymouth Congregational Church, 202 N Clifton. For more information and cost, visit our website at: www.ucchurch.org.

YOGA meets every Tuesday at 4:00 and Friday, at 10:00, in fellowship hall. The cost for the Tuesday class is $5 because it is instructor led.

NEXT WEEK

NEEDLE WORKERS meet Tuesday, December 13, at 10:00 am, in fellowship hall.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wednesday, February 14, from 5:15-7:00, in fellowship hall. We are showing the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told. Look for flyers in the foyer for details.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, February 15, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Gary Pottorff.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY is open on Saturday, February 17, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. There is no workday this week.

VALENTINE’S TEA sponsored by the Women’s Guild will be held on Saturday, February 17, from 2:00-4:00, with an informal fashion show featuring Christopher & Banks clothing modeled by our own guild members. Feel free to invite guests. Ticket sales will begin on Sunday, January 21st, in fellowship hall. Tickets are $15, and sales will be limited to the first sixty people who sign up. Serving begins promptly at 2:00.

PORTRAIT SESSIONS began this week. There is still time to make your appointment for your portrait session. There is a table in fellowship hall today with open appointment times on Tuesday, February 20, or Wednesday, February 21. Someone will be available to assist you.

To make an appointment online simply go to our website and click on the picture at the top of the page that says schedule your photography session. Then, click on the same picture again. The photography scheduling page will pop-up with instructions on how to schedule your session. Or call Lifetouch to make an appointment at: 800-521-4611.

SANDWICH SATURDAY is Saturday, March 10, at 5:30pm., at St. John’s Epicopal Church. We are assembling sandwiches on Friday, March 9, in the UCC kitchen. We need volunteers for both days. Sign-up on the PIC board if you would like to volunteer.

SHOCKER SUNDAY is March 4. We are celebrating the Shockers! Join us early for worship at 9:30am in fellowship hall. The Shocker Men’s Basketball team plays Cincinnati at 11:00am, and we want you to have time to come to worship before the game. So wear your Shocker attire for an informal service, continental breakfast, and music from the UCC Chancel Choir.