Sermon Title: Easter Through the Ages

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

TWO SERVICES TODAY – There is a traditional service at 9:00am, with communion only at this service. Then there will be another service starting at 10:30am. This service will feature music from Handel’s
Messiah parts II and III. There will be an Easter egg hunt for all children to be held immediately following the worship service at 11:30am, on the south side courtyard lawn.

THIS WEEK

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, April 5, at 2:00, 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

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

UCC TO BEGIN HOUSE CHURCH – Approach for Learning & Conversation on America’s Original Sin, written by Jim Wallis, 2014, (Amazon, paperback $9.80). Starting on Tuesday, April 10, 2018: Be curious, be challenged, be intrigued and join us to explore the premise, dimensions and implications associated with the concept of white privilege. The first conversation begins at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 10 at Marla Flentje’s home: 543 Birkdale Ct., 67230. Sessions will run for the next five consecutive Tuesdays in different homes. For additional info please contact Kathe Thompson: 561-236-5909; kathet13@aol.com.

SPECIAL THANKS to Dirk, Ashlea, and Leslea, the children of Dorothy and Joe Dunbar, for donating the refreshments for fellowship time in honor of Dorothy’s birthday. Thank you and Happy Birthday, Dorothy!

CREATING YOUR LEGACY SERIES – Beginning on April 24th members of UCC will have an opportunity to hear an expert on estate planning, and be able to get answers to their questions. Dwayne Green, president UCC Endowment Board, has arranged for Dan Peare, attorney with Hinkle Law Firm, to speak at UCC on April 24, at 4:00pm, in fellowship hall.

This event is not intended to sell anyone on legal or financial services, but is intended to educate our congregation on the need to plan for the future. If you have questions please contact Dwayne by email at DwayneEGreen@gmail.com.

May 1, “The Good Death”, with Christy Dew
May 8, “This is Your Life”, with Reverend Dr. Robin McGonigle and Reverend Paul Ellis Jackson

All seminars will begin at 4:00pm, in fellowship hall.

Sermon title: “Lent Through the Ages: Palm Sunday”

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 Frances Calloway Jackson, Marla Flentje, and Kathe Thompson. “In support of the April/May House-Church conversations.”

THE UCC ENDOWMENT BOARD will present its annual report to the congregation immediately following today’s worship service. Any additional business will be conducted as is appropriate.

THIS WEEK

WOMEN’S GUILD SALAD LUNCHEON – The Women’s Guild will be assembling Easter baskets for those in the congregation that cannot get out or are ill, on Monday, March 26, at 11:00, in fellowship hall. Come and get involved in a fun activity!  There will be a salad luncheon hosted by the Guild Board following the project.  Please sign up on the PIC board in fellowship hall.

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, March 26, at 6:30pm, in the basement conference room.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on March 28, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield Place, 7373 E. 29th St. N. Anyone is welcome to attend.

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE is on Friday, March 30 at 6:00, in the sanctuary. During this service, the increasing darkness exemplified by the extinguishing of candles symbolizes the approaching darkness of Jesus’ death and of hopelessness in the world without God. Everyone is invited to attend this service.

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

TWO SERVICES ON EASTER SUNDAY – There will be a traditional service at 9:00am, on Easter morning with communion only at this service. Then there will be another service starting at 10:30am. This service will feature music from the Handel’s Messiah parts II & III. There will be an Easter egg hunt for all children to be held immediately following the worship service at 11:30 a.m., on the south side courtyard lawn. There will be no Easter sunrise service.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, April 5, at 2:00, in the office conference room.

UCC TO BEGIN HOUSE CHURCH – Approach for Learning & Conversation on America’s Original Sin, written by Jim Wallis, 2014, (Amazon, paperback $9.80). Starting April 10, 2018: Be curious, be challenged, be intrigued and join us to explore the premise, dimensions and implications associated with the concept of white privilege. The first conversation begins at 7 PM on Tuesday, April 10 at Marla Flentje’s home: 543 Birkdale Ct., 67230. Sessions will run for the next five consecutive Tuesdays in different homes. For additional info please contact Kathe Thompson: 561-236-5909; kathet13@aol.com

WICHITA JAZZ FEST is April 1-8, 2018, celebrates the original American art form of jazz music and spotlights musicians with Kansas ties. The eight-day scale-jumping event features all kinds of jazz sub-genres played by ensembles and big bands, at concerts and makeshift jam sessions. A $75 festival pass guarantees admission to all eight days of events.

Sermon title: “Lent Through the Ages: Jesus Christ Superstar”

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 Tim Duncan, “In celebration of Anne and Tim’s 25th wedding anniversary.”

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

COOK’S NIGHT OUT – is this Thursday, March 22, at 6:00pm, in fellowship hall. Today is the last day to purchase tickets in fellowship hall.  You won’t want to miss it! You will enjoy a great meal and a very informative talk. Our speaker will be Josh Wells, media coordinator and spokesperson for the B29 DOC bomber. Purchase your tickets for $15 each and enjoy learning more about DOC’s interesting history, rediscovery, and restoration.

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

WOMEN’S GUILD SALAD LUNCHEON – The Women’s Guild will be assembling Easter baskets for those in the congregation that cannot get out or are ill, on Monday, March 26, at 11:00, in fellowship hall. Come and get involved in a fun activity!  There will be a salad luncheon hosted by the Guild Board following the project.  Please sign up on the PIC board in fellowship hall starting this Sunday.

COUNCIL MEETING on Monday, March 26, at 6:30pm, in the basement conference room.

LARKSFIELD DISCUSSION GROUP meets on March 28, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield Place, 7373 E. 29th St. N. Anyone is welcome to attend.

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE is on Friday, March 30 at 6:00, in the sanctuary. During this service, the increasing darkness by extinguishing of candles symbolizes the approaching darkness of Jesus’ death and of hopelessness in the world without God. Everyone is invited to attend this service.

CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS – On March 21, from 5:00-7:00pm, at Common Grounds, 2812 E. Douglas (across from Kwik Shop). Come celebrate the International Day of Happiness by declaring a “happy act” that you will carry out and pinning it on the Happy Wall. For more information contact Shelly Moore at 316-807-9053.

Sermon Title: “Lent Through the Ages: Jesus of Montreal”

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 Anna Mills. “In anticipation of a wonderful spring.”

COOK’S NIGHT OUT – is Thursday, March 22, at 5:30, in fellowship hall. Buy your tickets today in fellowship hall.  You won’t want to miss it! You will enjoy a great meal and a very informative talk. Our speaker will be Josh Wells, media coordinator and spokesperson for the B29 DOC bomber. Purchase your tickets for $15 each and enjoy learning more about DOC’s interesting history, rediscovery, and restoration. You have today and one more Sunday to buy your tickets.

THIS WEEK

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is this Wednesday, March 14, from 5:15-7:00, in the basement movie room. The movie is Jesus Christ Superstar. Please bring snacks to share with others.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY workday is this Thursday, March 15, from 9:00-11:00, at 2130 E 21st St N. The Pantry is open on Saturday, March 17, from 9:00-11:30.

MENS’ LUNCH is canceled this month.

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, March 18, immediately following the worship service at 11:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE on March 21, the movie is Passion of the Christ from 5:15-7:00, in fellowship hall. Movies are shown in the basement movie room. Please bring snacks to share with others.

COOK’S NIGHT OUT is Thursday, March 22, at 5:30pm, at UCC in the fellowship hall. Tickets are $15 and will be on sale each Sunday in fellowship hall. The speaker will be Josh Wells, media Coordinator and spokesperson for the B29 DOC bomber. Purchase your ticket and learn more about DOC’s interesting history, rediscovery, and restoration.

BOOKS FOR OUTREACH BOARD UCC volunteers will staff Filling the Gap, a program that provides lunches to underprivileged children when schools are not in session. We will be serving children during spring break, March 19-23. We also give each child a book to take home.

Book donations are needed. If your children or grandchildren have outgrown books, please consider donating them. Just bring them to church and place them in the box in fellowship hall labeled “Filling the Gap”.

YOU ARE INVITED to attend the last violin concert performance of Hannah Hund as a WSU Shocker. She is a member of the piano trio (violin, cello, piano) called the Mercury Piano Trio. The performance is at 2pm, Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Heartland Community Church, 457 S Woodlawn (northwest corner of Woodlawn & Kellogg). Admission is free. Come and enjoy these accomplished artists with 10+ years experience.

SHOCKER SUNDAY!

Our worship service, this one time, begins at 9:30 A.M. and will be held in Fellowship Hall.