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March 7, 2021
“Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”! ! ! ! ! ! Matthew 6:12
Federated Church2400 Sycamore LaneWest Lafayette, IN 47906(765)463-5564www.federatedchurch.net
Federated Church began in 1948 when the recently formed West Lafayette Christian Church “federated” with West Lafayette Baptist Church to offer a stronger witness in West Lafayette. Today, it is a dynamic and welcoming church of more than 200 families from over 30 Christian faith traditions - a diverse and accepting community seeking to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ together.Our prayer is that every person entering our doors will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to face the world with hope and joy. Federated is a Christ-centered church, encouraging all to grow in love and service by sharing individual passions. Our vision is to spread the love of Jesus through:
• Small group ministries building strong relationships.
• Supporting the helping agencies and services of our community.
• Actively identifying mission projects that involve the whole congregation in meaningful service.
May you be renewed and revived by God’s love as you share with Federated Church.
Staff Directory
Dusty Cowell ext. 204 Senior Interim MinisterSusan Thomas, ext 201 Director of Children’s Ministries & MTOLisa Schwingendorf, ext 203 Director of MusicJudy Schreiner, ext 205 Clerical Asst. & Event CoordinatorJoyce Francis, ext 200 Administrative AssistantGary Tyner, OrganistBonnie Niemann Church LibrarianLori Madden, ext 206 Preschool DirectorJenna Williams, Nursery AttendantOpen, Heads Up Site Director
Church Officers - 2021..............President Lynnette Biviano
.....President-Elect vacant..............Treasurer Diane Byrd...............Secretary Sharon Williams
Board Chairs - 2021................Trustees Orlo Shoop.................Deacons Ty Cobb & Bev Schwartz
.........Christian Ed Tori Reece................Missions Pauline Shen
..........Endowment Ed Eiler
Coordinator Volunteers.....Food Pantry..... open
Gifts/Donations..... Gerald Thomas (memorials, bequests, grant funds)
Prayer Chain(765) 463-5564 office (765)714-1609 Susan
Worship Aids: Ask an Usher about large-print hymnals and
hearing-assistance devices
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We are grateful to Harry Mohler, whom created the artwork on this page for our 30th anniversary celebration in 1978.
Busy Bags are available for young children on the small bookcase at Servant Central.
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✞✞ Greetings and Praise ✞✞ Welcome & Announcements Pastor Dusty Cowell
Worship Preparation Gary Tyner
Call to Worship Psalm 100:1-5 Shelly Lange
Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Congregation: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.!
L: Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.!
C: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.
ALL: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; and his faithfulness continues through all generations.
* Celebration Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” #151 vs. 1, 2 & 4
* Invocation Pastor Dusty
* Affirmation Glory Be to the Father #812
✞✞ Giving to God ✞✞ Children’s Song “Glorify Thy Name” #9 vs. 1, 2 & 3
Children’s Message Susan
Call to Prayer “In the Garden” #635 vs. 1, 2 & 3
Prayer and Praises Susan
Special Music “We Will Dance Dennis Beach (Guitar/Banjo)
Order of Worship March 7, 2021
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Order of Worship (cont’d)
by David Ruis Evan Beach (Guitar and Kajon) “10,000 Reasons” Josie Beach (Accordion) by Matt Redman
“You Are My King” (a.k.a. “Amazing Love”) by Newsboys
“My Lighthouse” by Rend Collective
Offertory Meditation! ! Shelly
Offertory Prayer Shelly
Hymn of Faith “Now Thank We All Our God” #788 vs. 1, 2 & 3
✞✞ Receiving from God ✞✞ Scripture Reader Rayme Reece
Scripture Lesson Matthew 6:9-13
Message The Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive Us Our Debts” Pastor Dusty
✞✞ Communion ✞✞Communion Hymn! “Let Us Break Bread Together”! #460, vs. 1, 2& 3
The Lord’s Supper! ! Pastor Dusty
! ! ✞✞ Sending ✞✞Invitation to Respond Pastor Dusty
* Closing Hymn “The Lord’s Prayer”
* Benediction Pastor Dusty
* Postlude Gary
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen, Amen.
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Good Friday Service April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to be picked up in the church van, please call the office (765) 463-5564 to arrange transportation to Sunday Worship.
We are streaming Worship services on YouTube
Find us at youtube.com and search for Federated Church of West Lafayette. We begin streaming at 10:15 a.m. and conclude shortly after the service ends. If you miss a service, you can watch it on YouTube at any time or request a DVD from the church office.
The Ladies Bible Study resumes on Wednesday, March 17 at 9:30 am. We will meet in the chapel at the church. We will be social distancing and wearing our masks. We will be studying “Sermon on the Mount.” This open to all ladies!
Thanks to all of you who are making contributions to Federated Church! If you happen to come by the church building, outside of Sunday worship service, you may deposit your envelope or check in the secure drop box to the right of the Administrative Assistant's office door in the hallway.
The locked box is checked regularly. And, as always, you may donate online on Federated's website page "Giving." I am grateful for all the ways you participate in our church's ministry!
Diane Byrd, Treasurer
Things to know...
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WE NEED YOUR INPUT TODAY!Federated Pipe Organ
1. Do nothing and eventually become a piano only congregation.2. Purchase a digital organ for $35,615.003. Restore the current pipe organ for $144,115.00
Please submit your input online on our website under “Happenings” or contact Lisa via phone at 765-463-5564; or email: [email protected]
Pastoral Search Committee News
Do you have suggestions or ideas that you’d like to share with the Pastoral Search Committee? You can now email them at [email protected] and the whole committee will receive your suggestions! They will discuss all comments as a group and respond to you as needed.
Federated Preschool is selling the famous Beef House rolls, strawberry jam, and apple butter. Order forms are available at Servant Central. Cash donations are also welcomed and can be placed in the Offertory basket by the front doors.
Orders are due by March 11!
Preschool is currently taking applications for the Fall. Thus far, we are getting a good response. Tell your friends and neighbors about our Preschool. Almost anything that you would want to know is on our church website under Preschool.
We have been Covid virus free this entire school year! Credit goes to our teachers and advisory board for taking extra measures to keep parents, children and teachers safe.
Feel free to contact Lori or Susan with any questions you may have.
Lori Madden ([email protected]
Susan Thomas ([email protected])
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Celebrating Susan Thomas: Susan is the Director of Children’s Education at Federated Church. Susan began serving the Federated Preschool in September of 1998 and serving the children of Federated Church in June of 2005. In May of 2007, Susan became a commissioned minister for the Disciples of Christ in Indiana, earning her commission for ministry through yearly committee interviews, proof of continuing education and letters of recommendation. Her commissioning takes place each spring in Indianapolis. Until her death, Joanne Williams provided Christian mentorship to Susan. Susan is equally grateful for the mentorship of Pastor John Williams and his ongoing commitment to her ministry development. The Commission on Ministry of the Christian Church in Indiana bestows on the candidate entitlement to perform all duties which normally pertain to the Christian Ministry. It is an honor to call Susan Pastor Susan Thomas. Interim Pastor Dusty Cowell
Easter Lily orders are due tomorrow, March 8!
Worship Leaders needed!
Sign up at Servant Central.
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Care Centers & HospitalWestminster Health Center:
Elaine BaumgardtRuth Nyquist
Prayers for Healing
Ann GeorgeoffDavid Girton (Sarah Rawlings’ brother)
Cindy LiggettDavid Mohr (Don Mohr’s brother)
Ralph & Ginny Webb
Home & HomeboundChuck Andrews (Hank & Val’s son-in-law)Pearl DavisZora GibsonBetty GreenwaldRuth HancockAnn HindsSara TranPat HurstMary Jane Thompson
Federated Church of West Lafayette
MARCH
3 Val Brock3 Sue Nelson5 Matt Pekarek6 Glenna Johnson8 Roberta Griggs11 John Steele13 Sarah Rawlings13 Dick Weber
17 Victoria Mills17 Dawson Reif18 Richard Bergdahl13 Benjamin Kuhn19 Kohen Morlan24 Peggy Bales26 Phyl Watson28 Lou Carr30 Kyle McKinley
3-18 Frank & Lynn Harshman (38)
3-22 Lou & Marge Carr (24)
