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Welcome! United Christian Church of Austin is an Open and Affirming congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person created in God’s image. We welcome into full membership and participation in the Body of Christ persons of every race, ethnic background, age, gender, gender expression/identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, social-economic background, marital status and faith background. We welcome all to share in the life, leadership, ministry, fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and blessings of participation in Christ’s Church.

January 13, 2019 Baptism of Christ 9 AM

Gathering Music

– WE GATHER IN FAITH –

This service will feature singing meditation in the Taize tradition. Very short and simple songs will be sung repeatedly as a prayer until brought to an end by the cantor. Once you are familiar with a

song, we encourage you to put down your bulletin and sing as a meditative prayer, rather than reading what’s written.

Welcome Rev. Nikki Stahl

Recognition of Church Leadership

Passing of the Peace Peace be with you. And also with you.

Opening Words of Meditation Like the Water by Wendell Berry

Song of Invocation “Veni Sancte Spiritus” from Taize For this song, you may sing in English or Latin. Occasionally the cantor will overlay a melody on top of the continuous congregational singing.

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– WE MEDITATE ON GOD’S WORD –

Children’s Meditation Children are invited forward to share in the Children’s Message; afterward, childcare will be offered in Room

3 and the nursery, and Worship and Wonder will be offered for elementary-aged children in Room 1.

Children’s Blessing, repeat 2 times “Shalom Chaverim” (Peace, till we meet again)

Seeking the Word in Scripture Isaiah 43:1-7 (Pew Bible p. 658)

Meditation Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble

Singing Meditation “The Lord is My Light” Taize The people may sing either Theme A or Theme B. Theme B may begin when Theme A reaches the

number 2 (second line). The song is repeated until brought to an end by the cantor.

Silent Meditation

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––WE SHARE OUR PRAYERS ––

Joys and Concerns of the People Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble, Laura Moore, elder Including Roger Gray, and Peggy Gray. Please send updates to Pastor Carl Schwartz-King, carl@uccaustin.org.

After all the prayers have been offered up, the people may close by singing the following three times:

Silent Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer, using these or whichever words are closest to your heart: 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.

––WE SHARE OUR GIFTS AND HOLY COMMUNION––

All are welcome at Christ’s table – members, guests, first-timers, long-timers, baptized or not – all who desire to know and share the love of God are invited.

When and if you are so moved, you may visit any or all of the following prayer stations during our time of communion:

1. Candle-lighting: At the table, you may light a candle in prayer if you wish. 2. Holy Communion: By the pulpit, you may receive communion by intinction, coming

forward to take a bit of bread and dipping it in the cup. Note: All bread is gluten-free, and both red wine and white grape juice are offered.

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3. Offering: By the door nearest the ramp, you may place your tithes and offerings for the work of the Church in the plate.

4. Touching the Water: By the back doors, you may touch the water in the baptismal font upon your forehead to remember your baptism if you wish, or simply splash the surface with joy.

5. Prayer: At the back of the sanctuary, an elder of the congregation will be holding all of us and the space in prayer. You may approach the elder at any time and request a blessing or that they pray with or for you. You may also return to your seat to pray.

We Give God Thanks & Praise Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble, Logan DeCleene, deacon

Table Song Hamm

Come to the table of grace. Come to the table of grace.

This is God’s table; it’s not yours or mine. Come to the table of grace.

Come to the table of peace… Come to the table of love… Come to the table of hope… Come to the table of joy…

Sharing the Sacrament and Gifts One: … let all God’s people say: All: Thanks be to God! Amen.

–– WE GO FORTH TO SERVE ––

We Are Sent Forth Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble One: … Now our worship has ended. All: Let our service begin. Amen.

Sending Music

Music License: OneLicense.net License #A722068 MAKE YOUR OFFERING VIA TEXT MESSAGE! Initially, just text 512.842.6662 with the amount you’d like to contribute, making sure to include the dollar sign before the amount, for example: $25. You’ll receive a text back with a link to register. Once registered, you’ll receive a receipt via email. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically. TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS Acolyte: 9 am Sam Flores, 11 am Rachael Simonea; After Church Clean-Up: None; Deacons: 9 am Logan DeCleene, Kelley DeCleene, 11 am Jonabel Mata, Ray Mata, Rebecca Molis, Steve Molis; Elder: 9 am Laura Moore; 11 am Andrea Larson; Flowers: None; Greeters: 9 am Jan Keeling: 11 am Carol Barrett; Liturgist: Lynette Alcorn; Tellers: Mark Edwards and Kenneth Dalley; Sound Room: 9 am None, 11 am Chase Larson

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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS for 1/13/19

January Children’s Offering We are collecting socks for our homeless neighbors through our mission center and through the Round Rock Serving Center.

Interim Search Committee Survey Results Discussion will take place on today

during the Faith Formation Hour (10 am). The Interim Search Committee will provide feedback from the survey.

UCC 101 will be offered today, Sunday, January 13th at 12:30. This is for anyone interested in learning more about United Christian Church and how to plug in. Encouraged for guests but not required for membership.

Children and Youth Lead Service and Fundraiser on Sunday, February 3rd. We'll have ONE worship service starting at 10:00 am, followed by a fundraiser, Soup-er Bowl Sunday. Sign up to bring a soup and let’s see who’s soup is the best! Free will donations will be accepted to benefit Children Ministry and Youth Mission Trip.

United Mission Offering coming in February! In February we will be collecting mission offerings for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ. These mission dollars help support various ministries at the national and local level. Please write “united mission offering” on memo line of any checks.

Safe Church Policy Volunteer Training Sunday, February 10th at 5 pm. This is the yearly training requirement for volunteers working with children and youth. If you work with children/youth at any time now or in future, you need to take this class. If you are unable to attend, please contact Emily Jamison Guerrero.

Outside Work Day scheduled for Saturday, February 16th 9 am - noon.

LEADERSHIP/COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Personnel 1st Sun @ 9am personnel@uccaustin.org Christian Education 1st Sun @ 1pm christianed@uccaustin.org Staff Tue @ 9:30am uccadmin@uccaustin.org Council 3rd Tue @ 7pm councilchair@uccaustin.org Finance 2nd Wed @ 6:15pm finance@uccaustin.org Worship 2nd Wed @ 6:15pm worship@uccaustin.org Elders 2nd Wed @ 6:45pm elders@uccaustin.org

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ONGOING SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Faith Formation @ 10am Tracy Brown, christianed@uccaustin.org Chancel Choir Sun Rehearsal @ 10:15am Rev. Anna Humble, music@uccaustin.org Youth Group (see church calendar) Meghan Trout, youth@uccaustin.org Youth(ful) Moms when youth meet Andrea Larson, andrea.larson@gmail.com Sunday FED @ 5pm (member homes) Lyn Brown, don.lyn@sbcglobal.net Tues Breakfast @ 8am (Jim’s Rest.) Kenneth Dalley, kennethdalley@sbcglobal.net Evening Book Group 4th Wed @ 6:30pm Cherie Hinch, bfocat@yahoo.com Chancel Choir Wed Rehearsal @ 7:15pm Rev. Anna Humble, music@uccaustin.org Narrow Path Spirituality Thurs @ 7pm Arlene Turner, arlene.turner@att.net Morning Book Group 2nd Fri @ 9:30am Tammy Isenberg, disenberg9@hotmail.com Lunch Bunch 2nd Fri @ 11:15am (varies) Kenneth Dalley, kennethdalley@sbcglobal.net Adult Game Night last Fri @ 6:30pm Evelyn Case, wcase@austin.rr.com Saturday FED @ 6pm (Stahl’s house) Rev. Nikki Stahl, nikki@uccaustin.org

UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF AUSTIN A member congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) & the United Church of Christ www.uccaustin.org church@uccaustin.org

CLERGY & STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION United Christian Church of Austin 3500 W. Parmer Ln., Austin, TX 78727 tel 512.218.8110 / fax 512.218.8190, weekday office hours: please call first www.UCCAustin.org and www.facebook.com/UnitedChristian Rev. Nikki Williams Stahl, executive minister nikki@uccaustin.org Pastor Carl Schwartz-King, licensed minister carl@uccaustin.org Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble, minister of music music@uccaustin.org Emily Jamison Guerrero, children’s ministries coordinator emily@uccaustin.org Meghan Trout, youth ministry coordinator youth@uccaustin.org Ann Vanderschaaf, worship and choral accompanist OPEN, 9am worship accompanist

Go Green! Download this bulletin in PDF format from www.UCCAustin.org/this-Sunday

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CHURCH LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION 2018 Leadership Lynette Alcorn Diane Baker Gloria Brown Walt Case Kelley DeCleene Logan DeCleene Barbara Dysonwilliams Johna Edwards Mark Edwards Tim Collins Windell Courson Kimberlee Flores Miguel Flores Patricia Fowler Vene Gregg David Hammond

Maddie Hackenberg Stacy Hackenberg Wendy Heckler Sula Howell Tony Hunt Charlie Jamison Dean Jones Kim Jones Jan Keeling Andrea Larson Darrel Laurence Linda Laurence Samantha Laurence Jonabel Mata Josh Mata Ray Mata

Sandra Metcalf Rebecca Molis Steve Molis Laura Moore Alyssa Naley Chris McCubbin John Schwartz Bill Thomas Clark Thompson Bryan Thornhill Laurie Thornhill Meghan Trout Arlene Turner Jenny Veninga Roly Weaver

2019 Leadership Lynette Alcorn Carol Barrett Tracy Brown Walt Case Lisa Deane Kelley DeCleene Logan DeCleene Kimberlee Flores Miguel Flores Bob Fuller David Hammond Maddie Hackenberg Stacy Hackenberg Tom Hackenberg Cherie Hinch Tony Hunt Charlie Jamison Dean Jones Kim Jones

Jan Keeling Andrea Larson Stephanie Mack Jonabel Mata Ray Mata Rebecca Molis Steve Molis Laura Moore Chris McCubbin David Renault Melissa Selden John Schwartz Bill Thomas Clark Thompson Laurie Thornhill Meghan Trout Arlene Turner Jenny Veninga Roly Weaver