Sermon title: “The Five Love Languages: Acts of Service”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Eileen and John Leifeit.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY

ENDOWMENT BOARD ANNUAL MEETING – immediately following
worship in the sanctuary.

THIS WEEK

A TASTE OF JAZZ – on March 4, from 6:30-8:30 PM in fellowship hall.  The evening will include amazing door prizes, courtesy of the Wichita Jazz Festival, and varied delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres.  The entertainment will be provided by the extremely talented jazz trio, Billy’s Bounce, which features Mark Mazur-piano; Jim Keefer-bass; and Bill Glenn-drums.  Tickets for “A Taste of Jazz” are $20.00.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m., in the office conference room.

THE HONORABLE RICHARD D. GREENE SPEAKER SERIES – Join us for a community conversation with Leonard Pitts, Jr. at Saint Mark United Methodist Church at 1525 N Lorraine St., Wichita, KS. It is this Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00pm. and on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-11:30am. There is no charge at the door, but there will be a free will offering.  Everyone is welcome! Tickets will be handed out by the ushers after worship this Sunday, March 1.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, a progressive Bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00, You will need a New Revised Standard Version Bible. 

SANDWICH SATURDAY is Saturday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m., at St. John’s Episcopal Church.  We are assembling sandwiches on Friday, March 13, 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.

FILLING THE GAP – For the eighth year, the UCC Outreach Board and Temple Emanuel will provide volunteers to serve lunch to underprivileged children.  We will need help from March 16-20, 11:45—1:15, Monday-Friday, at the Urban League of Kansas at 2418 E Ninth St., Wichita, 67214. Children will be provided a prepared cold lunch, which they can take home or eat there.  If you can help one or more days, please email Grace Kneil at: grace.kneil@wichita.edu.  We also need some children’s books.  You may drop them off at UCC or just bring them to worship and deposit them in fellowship hall in the box marked “Filling the Gap Books.”

Sermon title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: Health and Happiness”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Phyllis Decker. “Much love and past happiness to Jack Stewart and Jay Decker.”

COMMUNION

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CELEBRATION – join us in fellowship hall for cake and beverages as we celebrate our music scholarship program and our wonderful sponsors and students. Dr. Ryan Beeken will present information about the program and the way it benefits the students.

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on February 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.  Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – is on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY – is Sunday, March1, during worship. If you would like to join UCC contact Heidi at heidi@box2384.temp.domains, or 316-634-0430.

ENDOWMENT BOARD ANNUAL MEETING – on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in the sanctuary immediately following worship service .

A TASTE OF JAZZ – on March 4, from 6:30-8:30 PM in fellowship hall.  The evening will include amazing door prizes, courtesy of the Wichita Jazz Festival, and varied delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres.  The entertainment will be provided by the extremely talented jazz trio, Billy’s Bounce, which features Mark Mazur-piano; Jim Keefer-bass; and Bill Glenn-drums.  Tickets for “A Taste of Jazz” are $20.00.

STEPHEN MINISTERS meets Thursday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m., in the office
conference room.

THE HONORABLE RICHARD D. GREENE SPEAKER SERIES – Join us for a community conversation with Leonard Pitts, Jr. at Saint Mark United Methodist Church at 1525 N Lorraine St., Wichita, KS. It is on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00pm. and on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-11:30am. There is no charge at the door, but there will be a free will offering.  Everyone is welcome! Tickets will be handed out by the ushers after worship each Sunday until March 1.

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS –  This is the last Sunday to sign up in fellowship hall for the Spring Fellowship Dinners, which will take place in March and April.  Attending the dinners is a good way to become better acquainted with other UCC members and to meet people you may not know.  The host furnishes the entree, and all the guests bring a dish.  Anyone is welcome. If you are willing to host, please indicate the number of people you can accommodate for dinner.

OUTREACH thanks Grace Kneil, coordinator and cook and all those who helped to deliver and serve a dinner of lasagna, salad and cookies to Gammon Elementary teachers during Parent/Teacher conferences this week. If you’ve been a teacher, you know what a gift this outreach project is! Thank you.

Sermon Title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: Look for the Best in Others”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Pat Snyder in memory of her husband, Jim.

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

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
HOSPITALITY will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
WORSHIP & MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.

THIS WEEK

HOUSE CHURCH CELEBRATION – A celebratory gathering and a potluck supper for House Church participants on Tuesday, February 18, at 6:00pm, at Robin and Eric McGonigle’s home, 2101 E 31st St North.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – is on Wednesday, February 19, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, February 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Mike Kennedy, the voice of the Shockers. Mike will talk about the current men’s basketball program.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

LARKSFIELD CLASS meets on February 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the club room at Larksfield.  Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5 – March 25, in fellowship hall.

THE HONORABLE RICHARD D. GREENE SPEAKER SERIES – Join us for a community conversation with Leonard Pitts, Jr. at St. Marks United Methodist Church at 1525 N Lorraine St., Wichita, KS. It is on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00pm. and on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-11:30am. There is no charge at the door, but there will be a free will offering.  Everyone is welcome! Tickets will be handed out by the ushers after worship beginning Sunday, February 16.

PARTNERS FOR WICHITA TRIVIA NIGHT – Come join us for an exciting night of games and a great silent auction! What a fun way to support Partners for Wichita. The Trivia Night fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 22, at 7:00pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Doors open at 6:15pm.  Sign-up on the PIC board in fellowship hall this Sunday.

FIRST TUESDAY HOMELESS MEALS OUTREACH – has drawn to a close but not before serving four meals to 280 men and women directly and 200 men, women and children indirectly since its inception last November. This monthly outreach during the winter is a win/win project: UCC serves our food to people at the Men’s Winter Overflow Shelter and anything not used finds its way to locations for others in need to enjoy. Nothing is wasted. Your support of the Homeless Meal project helps us define who we are. Looking back on the success of this project, we know that UCC cares for Wichitans in need. Thank you to each and all.

Sermon Title: “Staying Positive in a Negative World: Can’t Afford the Money Blues”

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by
Kathy Reichenberger in loving memory of her sister, her nephew and her mom.

THIS WEEK

UCC 101 NEWCOMER’S CLASS – If you would like to learn more about University Congregational Church, meet members of the church and ask Robin questions, then join us on Sunday, February 9, at 11:30, in the basement conference room.  Lunch will be served.  If you would like to attend, please call or email Heidi at: 634-0430, or heidi@box2384.temp.domains.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – is on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

Did you ever wonder how the Bible came to be? Who decided what books would be in it? Who even wrote all those books? And why is it so dangerous? If these questions spark your curiosity then you should join us for Wednesday Night Alive. You will need a New Revised Standard Version Bible.  Handouts and supplemental materials will be provided at each session. Join us to learn more about the most dangerous book in the world—The Bible.

HEAD-TO-TOE HYGIENE PANTRY – There is no workday this Thursday.  The Pantry is open on Saturday, February 15, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., at 2130 E 21st St N.

YOGA meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00. in fellowship hall. The class is instructor led and the cost $5.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET on Sunday, February 16, immediately following the
worship service at 11:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE – on Wednesday, February 19, at 6:00pm. We are offering a Progressive Bible Study “The Most Dangerous Book in the World”, on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00, from February 5-March 25, in fellowship hall.

MENS’ LUNCH is Thursday, February 20, at 11:30, at Scotch & Sirloin. The guest speaker is Mike Kennedy, the voice of the Shockers. Mike will talk about the current men’s basketball program.

THE HONORABLE RICHARD D. GREENE SPEAKER SERIES – Join us for a community conversation with Leonard Pitts, Jr. at St. Marks United Methodist Church at 1525 N Lorraine St., Wichita, KS. It is on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00-9:00pm. and on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-11:30am. There is no charge at the door, but there will be a free will offering.  Everyone is welcome! Tickets will be available in fellowship hall beginning Sunday, February 16.

SPRING FELLOWSHIP DINNERS –  It’s time to sign up in fellowship hall for the Spring Fellowship Dinners, which will take place in March and April.  Attending the dinners is a good way to become better acquainted with other UCC members and to meet people you may not know.  It’s always a lot of fun to get together and not too much work for anyone as the host furnishes the entree, and all the guests bring a dish.  We welcome both members and non-members.  If you are willing to host, please indicate the number of people you can accommodate for dinner, including yourself.  Sign up today on the PIC Board in fellowship hall beginning Sunday,
February 2, through Sunday, February 23.