Sunday Worship Service UNITED IN GOD’S LOVE • 150TH YEAR

September 25th, 2016

9:30 am

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If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. -Meister Eckhart Live simply, that others may simply live. –Mahatma Ghandi Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life. –John Wooden The funy thing about money is that although it can become the treasure that runs our lives, how we use it can also be one of the most telling indicators of how serious we are as disciples. Our checkbooks/computers tell what we truly

value. –Daniel Harris

God is still speaking …..

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey …

You are welcome here! A SPECIAL WARM WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS!

Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you feel the warmth of God’s spirit here as we worship together! Please complete the form (in the pew) to let us know a little more about you and place it in the offering plate. As our guests this day it is the only offering we ask. If you should have a prayer concern or would like to meet with the Pastor please indicate this next to your name. Thank you!

Following worship please join us in Fellowship Hall for an informal Continental Breakfast.

Please note our worship services are online and televised, your participation in the service may be visible during these live ministries. If you should not wish your child to be on screen, please refrain from sending them forward during the children’s time or have them sit directly in front of the pews in the front.

Children are welcome in worship; however, should your child grow restless feel free to sit with them in the Parlor at the rear of the Sanctuary.

Nursery/childcare is available for children up to age 2 and is located on Level 2 just beyond the Chapel.

Children are invited to attend Sunday School following the Children’s Message. Classes are offered for all ages.

Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher.

An elevator is at your disposal for all levels; our west entrance has a ramp.

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PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Be A Part of It All Jessica Johnson *SHARING THE PEACE *OPENING SONG Mighty to Save -Fielding and Morgan *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) God, if we are honest, we worry a lot. We worry about family, we worry about work, we worry about money or lack thereof… There is so much that we cannot control We worry about that too! Help us Jesus to be thankful for the things we have and not to measure ourselves or our lives by what we do not. Amen. INFANT DEDICATION Pastor Scott What is the difference between a Dedication of a child and a Baptism you might ask? Baptism is a sacrament where the parents of a child make promises on behalf of that child to raise them in the Christian faith, so that later, when they come of age, they might on their own volition confirm the faith their parents pledged on their behalf. Baptism is a sacrament. This means that we believe that the Holy Spirit interacts with the one being baptized; cleansing them of sin, marking them as a disciple, and naming that one publicly within the community of faith as a child of the living God, marked forever in their identity as a follower of Christ and child of God. Dedication, which is more common to what Jewish parents during Jesus’ life would have done with their own children, is when parents bring their child before God asking God to help them to raise that child. They ask for God to grant them wisdom to parent and for God’s wisdom to bless that child being dedicated before God in love. In both Baptism and Dedication the child is presented before God. Where dedication differentiates itself is that a family dedicating a child is saying that they cannot make the promise on behalf of their child that that child will one day be a disciple of Christ. They can guide them, raise them in a faithful home, but the choice to follow Jesus must be made by each individual. Thus a dedicated child would, when they feel called by the spirit to follow Jesus, choose their own baptism as both an outward and visible sign and an inward claim on their own heart to follow Jesus. Dedication Hymn #680 Borning Cry -Ylvisaker Scripture Reading Psalm 71:5-6 Questions of Dedication Question to the Congregation

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*Congregational response (read in unison)

You have offered your daughter

To the strong and tender care of God.

We rejoice with you and give thanks for the gift of God that is Valerie.

We promise with God’s help,

To share in your child’s nurture and well-being.

We will support, by our own example and words

Your efforts to provide a loving and caring home,

Where trust in God grows and Christ’s way is chosen.

Our prayers and love will be with you and for you.

May our shared life and witness

Help make your life together joyful and fruitful. Amen.

Dedication of Valerie James Wilde Prayer of Dedication

CHILDREN’S SONG

Jesus Loves Me (1st Verse)

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Scott The Lord’s Prayer (read in unison) Our Father, who 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 and ever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S SONG Jesus Loves Me (2nd verse) Jesus loves me still today, Walking with me on my way, Wanting as a friend to give, Light and love to all who live. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 12:22-34 Laura Lockett MUSIC MINISTRY The Remedy -Jason Mraz The Band MOMENT OF REFLECTION MESSAGE Worried About All the Wrong Stuff Pastor Scott PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Scott Silent Prayer Prayer

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OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS Pastor Scott Sharing Our Gifts with the Offertory Special Offertory Music Enough -Barlow Girl The Band Presentation of the Gifts with Praise (sung in unison) To God, all glorious heavenly light, To Christ revealed in earthly night, To God the Spirit now we raise, Our joyful song of thankful praise. *Prayer of Dedication *CLOSING SONG #31I Sing the Almighty Power of God -Watts/Hofkapelle *BENEDICTION Ancient Words -Smith

One of our worship traditions to show our solidarity and love in community is to join hands and sing. If you are visiting with us, we invite you to join us in song and in spirit

POSTLUDE Seasons of Love -Rent the Musical The Band and Chancel Choir

OUR TIME OF WORSHIP TOGETHER HAS ENDED.

NOW MAY OUR CHRISTIAN SERVICE BEGIN!

Today’s Musicians Vocals: Meg McGarry, Kelley Calpin, Anthony Berg

Guitar: Dave Benziger Bass: Connor Roe, Drums: Justin Kono Piano: Kelley Calpin and Justin Kono

PRAYER CONCERNS AND COMMUNITY JOYS

Rick and Genevieve Franz, Osborn family, Marlene Anderson, Craig DuSold, Stacey Poulter, Ken Klindtworth- upcoming heart surgery, Michael Ode

Today’s Sunday School: Today, our children (ages 3 years – 6th grade) will meet for Kid’s Church following the Conversation with the Children in the worship service. Due to the garage sale, we will be meeting in room 603/604. My helper will bring the children up to the room but parents of children ages 3 years – K will need to sign them both in and out. 1st – 6th graders only need to be signed out. Following today’s worship service, Jan Barker will be in Fellowship Hall with Sunday School registration forms. If you have not yet filled one out for your child/children, please see Jan today. Sunday school begins next Sunday, October 2nd and all children will need to have a registration form before entering a Sunday school room. Thank you!

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GREETERS: Bob Orsula, Debra Paha USHERS: Dave Williams, Vicki Christiansen, Linda Schranz, Marty Schranz HEAD USHER: ) Dirk Gutzke COUNTERS: Mary Jo Henkel, Mark Lockett (Lead Counter) Larry Ferries

This week’s continental breakfast will be served by Stewardship.

This week’s altar flowers are in memory of Jean Marie Jones loving husband Tom and their 39th year anniversary!

This Week’s Announcements CYA NEWS: The next CYA event will be at Megan and Tom Ruschke's house on October 1st at 12:00 pm. We will be getting together for lunch and watching the movie “God's Not Dead”. We will have some sort of fall dish prepared in the crackpot for everyone to enjoy. Please feel free to bring a side item or beverage to share, or just yourselves! After the movie we may plan a game or drive over to the pumpkin patch! Please let Megan(630-390-4302) or Tom(630-696-6680) know if you are coming so we can plan accordingly! GARAGE SALE FINALE TODAY! -½ PRICE ALL TREASURES~$5 FILL A BAG 10:30-1:00: A big THANK YOU to all who helped so far this year! Don’t forget to shop in the Chapel and Fellowship Hall after the service for the ½ price and $5 bag sale. There are plenty of “treasures” left! (After you’re finished shopping we could still use some help until 1:00 pm-cashiering, bagging, or door watching.) Also we need lots of folks to help box up the leftovers and/or help clean up from 1:00-3:30-ish. Lunch will be provided. (Leftovers will be donated to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, St. Vincent DePaul, and SCARCE.)

Pads-Still Lots of Openings for Food and Volunteers in October: This year we have five - Mondays. That means a total of over 250 hours of volunteer time. I need volunteers for almost every shift-particularly for October 31. We will be serving approximately 50 each night. I still need lots of food-everything from main dishes to just suppling rolls. If you are unable to do any of this, a donation to buy food supplies would be appreciated. Please see me in the Parlor after the service to sign up. Char Wild Calling all readers! October's book club selection is "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte. Please join us on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel as we convene to discuss this classic novel. You can get a copy of the book from the Downers Grove Public Library - ask for the First Congregational Book Club selection at the check out desk. You do not have to be a regular member to join us! Just read the book and come ready to discuss. Contact Linda Schranz at 630-464-0426 with any questions..

Use Manna Cards: This is a great way to provide income to our church at no cost to you. You get a card for the value you pay, while the vendor makes a donation to the church. There are cards from most area retailers. Barnes and Noble is often a campus bookstore, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target, Staples, Miejer and more. You can order ahead and we will have cards for you on Sunday at www.mannaexpress.net/merchant-list.html for a complete vender’s list. Email glennlaurieolsen@gmail.com and sjoh413@gmail.com by Wednesday evening to get your cards on Sunday morning.

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New Member’s Information Sessions:

Sunday, September 25th 10:45 am - Parlor New Member Tour

Wednesday, September 28th 7:00 pm -Church Library -room 502 with Pastor Scott

Sunday, October 2nd 9:30 am - New Member Sunday

The security system for the east and west doors will become fully operational on October 1st. The exterior locks on the Curtiss Street entrances will all be changed by that date as well. Key cards will be distributed Monday, September 26th through Friday, September 30th.

Bible Study with Pastor Scott: This fall we will have a Jesus 101 class- which is part Bible Study part lecture about the life of Jesus. Look forward to a great time as you are trying to learn more about the basics of Christianity each Tuesday from 7:00 pm -8:30 pm in the music room now through November 22nd.

New Fellowship Opportunity - Monthly Lunch Bunch: Join us for this new fellowship event. The Lunch Bunch will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am at Papa Passero's, 6326 S. Cass Ave, Westmont. The first lunch will be on October 5. This is a fellowship only event, no programs. Come and leave as you need to. All ages welcome. Papa Passero's has a daily buffet for $8.79 or you can order off the menu. If you have any questions, please call Randy Drew at 630-292-0155.

Women's Fellowship (Ladies of the Morning and evening) ) All women are always welcome at any of our events. Invite a friend or new member. We're going out to lunch on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the Morningside Café at 1920 Ogden Ave. in Lisle, (northeast corner of Ogden Ave. and Yackley Road). Please contact Peggy Gutzke if you plan to come so she knows how many to expect. You may reach her at 630-971-1382 or at Peggy.gutzke@gmail.com

THE MAFIA MURDERS

Saturday night, December 3, 2016

6:30pm to 10:30 pm

The Godfather is throwing a party in his speakeasy, The Slippery Cellar. You are all invited to partake in the Godfather’s generous dinner, cocktails and entertainment on Friday night, December 3, 2016. No firearms or bribery will be allowed once inside of the speakeasy. The Godfather and his cohorts are a pretty tough bunch so watch your P’s and Q’s around them, for you never know what they are up to. You will get to meet our Godfather, Donato “Babyface” Brundizzi, Waldo “The Sneak” Brundizzi and “Crusher” Joe Genelli. Enjoy the silver throated voice of Fifi La Trick (the Godfather’s main squeeze), as she sings the torch songs of the 1920’s. You will dine on the delicious cooking of the Godfather’s Aunt Connie (who has become crazy ever since her Mafia husband’s demise). The proceeds of this fabulous night will go to the Godfather’s “yut” fellowship and junior fellowship groups so they can continue their “good deeds” (as the Godfather calls them).

Keep a look out for upcoming flyers, emails, e-blasts and announcements for further details.

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Coming Up This Week SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Worship Service-Sanctuary (Dedication-Valerie James Wilde)

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Kid's Church

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Church Garage Sale Clearance

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Hallelujah Ringers Rehearsal

10:45 AM New Members Class Tour-Parlor

11:00 AM iPhone Tutoring-Coffee House

11:00 AM Leadership & Stewardship-Library

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Junior Choir Rehearsal/11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Teen Choir Rehearsal

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Garage Sale Cleanup-Chapel

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Garage Sale Cleanup-Chapel

6:00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Martial Arts Chapel

6:30 PM FCLC Board Meeting-Parlor

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

6:00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House

10:00 AM Adult Coloring Group-Parlor

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Chapel Reserved

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Bible Study and Prayer Group/DISCIPLESHIP 101 - Music Room

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal-Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

6:00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bible Study (at members' homes)

11:00 AM Church Staff Meeting-Library

12:00 PM Administrative Deadline for Bulletin

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Chapel Reserved

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Grounds of Hope Worship Service-Coffee House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Confirmation-Youth Room

7:00 PM New Members Class-Parlor Meeting w/Pastor Scott

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Alanon meeting-Coffee House

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

6:00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM FCLC Jumpbunch Chapel

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Chapel Reserved

6:30 PM ESL Conversation Group-Library

7:00 PM Last Thursday-Two Way Coffee House Open Mike

7:00 PM Scouts-Fellowship Hall

7:15 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal-Choir Room

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

6:00 AM Acceptance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous-Coffee House

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Martial Arts Chapel

8:15 PM Two Way Street Concert-Coffee House

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016

12:00 PM CYA-Megan and Tom Ruschke's house

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sing Around-Coffee House

6:00 PM Barn Dance Two Way Street - Coffee House Fellowship Hall-Set-up

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Barn Dance Two Way Street - Coffee House Fellowship Hall-Event

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OUR CHURCH STAFF

The Rev. Scott Oberle, Senior Pastor ........................................... pastorscott@uccdg.org Cathy Sanders, Minister of Pastoral Care and Visitation ............. casanders3@aol.com Maria Carini, Assistant to the Minister of Music ............................ mcarin1m@aol.com Dena Provenzano, Interim Director of Youth Ministries .. dprovenzano@uccdg.org Jan Barker, Director of Children’s Ministries ...................................... jbarker@uccdg.org Leslie McFarland, Administrative Secretary ................................. lmcfarland@uccdg.org Bookkeeper…………………….. ............................................. bookkeeper@uccdg.org Carl Lorek, Custodian/Maintenance Supervisor ................................... Carll@uccdg.org Kim Choate, Director, First Congregational Learning Center ... kchoate@uccdg.org Radika Jungwirth, Admin. Asst, First Cong. Learning Center ...... radikaj@uccdg.org Dave Humphreys, Two Way Street Coffee House ................ dave@twowaystreet.org Bill Hammack, A-V Specialist ............................................................. bill@symbolix.com Len Potter, Broadcasting Ministries .................................................. lenp@potterpro.com Justin Kono, Interim Band Director .......................................... j.akira.kono@gmail.com Kelley Calpin, Director of Music Ministries ..................................... kcalpin@gmail.com The Rev. Dr. Robert D. Schieler, Pastor Emeritus

Each and every member of our church has a ministry! Church staff available

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays by appointment. Office Phone: 630-968-0358 Office E-mail: FCUCC@UCCDG.org In pastoral emergencies, Pastor Scott can be reached at 630-432-0380.

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An Open and Affirming Congregation

First Congregational United Church of Christ 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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