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Welcome to our church! 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.

October 6, 2019 World Communion Sunday 11 AM

Welcome on this World Communion Sunday! Today we join with Christians around the world in the intentional practice of breaking and sharing bread as Jesus taught us to do in his Last Supper. It is a day of celebration as we cherish the many ways that this holy feast is celebrated with different languages, foods and traditions around the world. This celebration began in 1936 in the Presbyterian Church and was adopted by the Federal Council of Churches (predecessor of the National Council of Churches) in 1940. Since then, it has grown into an international ecumenical celebration of Christian unity.

Prelude Ann Vanderschaaf

Gathering Hymn “I Come with Joy” #349

– WE GATHER IN FAITH –

Welcome and Announcements Rev. Nikki Stahl

*Call to Worship from Bali Sam Flores, liturgist

One: Rejoice, people of God! Celebrate the life within you, and Christ’s presence in your midst. Many: Our eyes have been opened! The present will have new meaning and the future will be bright with hope! One: Rejoice, people of God! Bow your heads before the One who is our wisdom and strength. Many: We place ourselves before our God that we may be touched and cleansed by the power of God’s Spirit.

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*Welcoming Hymn “With Open Hearts” by Mary-Ellen Kish, Arr. Gwen Chapman

The cantor will sing the verses, and you are invited to sing the refrain:

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession from the Ojibway People of Canada Grandfather, Grandmother, look at our brokenness. We know that in all creation only the human family has strayed from your Sacred Way. We know that we are divided, and we are the ones who must come back together to walk in the Sacred Way. O God, Sacred One, teach us love, compassion, and honor, that we may heal the earth and each other.

Personal Confession and Silent Prayers Please share in silent meditation and personal confession.

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Assurance of Grace from Bangladesh One: Know that God loves you.

From the very beginning God's loving mercy has been poured out upon you. God loves you like a mother embracing us in her lap;

like a father, God watches over you, guiding you each day. On behalf of the Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, I assure you: you are forgiven, forgive others. Many: We are restored, and so we shall restore others. We are reconciled with God, so we will reconcile with others, in the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Amen.

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

Children’s Offering Donations for Bethany Food Pantry Children are invited to come forward to share in the Children’s Offering when the music begins.

Children’s Message Emily Jamison Guerrero After Holy Communion, childcare will be offered in Room 3 (red) for preschool and Room 4 (yellow) for nursery, and Worship and Wonder will be offered for elementary-aged children in Room 1 (green). Children are always welcome to remain in the sanctuary with their family.

–– WE SHARE 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. Communion will be served by our children alongside our Deacons via intinction. You are invited to take a bit of bread and dip it in the cup. Today we will only be offering white grape juice. Note: A gluten-free option is available from Rev. Nikki Stahl on chancel near baptismal font.

Song of Thanksgiving “In Praise of the Village” by Larry E. Schultz

UCC Chancel & Children’s Choirs with Mark Simoneau, djembe The deacons now come to the table as the choirs sing.

Invitation to the Lord’s Table One: We gather around the Table in places far and near Two: Eating Sourdough, Rye, Tortillas Crackers, Wafers, and Wonderbread– All: The body of Christ.

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One: Drinking the wine or the juice Two: from handmade chalices and silver goblets, golden spoons and little mini cups– All: The blood of Christ. One: The bread and the cup unite us with all who would follow Jesus. Two: This meal reaches back through the centuries. This table reaches around the world. All: Let us eat and drink with joy.

We Give God Thanks & Praise Jonabel Mata, deacon

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

Blessing Song “Love is Little” Shaker Trad. (Adapted) Love is little; love is low;

love will make my spirit grow. Grow in peace; grow in light;

love will do the thing that’s right.

Bless these littles on their way. May we learn from them every day. Show them peace; show them light; show them love will do what’s right.

– WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD –

Centering Words by Miriam Kosman

“With their Jewish chutzpah, the Maccabees reached out to God by insisting on using pure oil, and God responded to their overture with the miracle of the lights. Our Sages knew this was not just a one-time miracle. Hanukah would be a constant reminder that despite the darkness, with our holy brazenness we can always find a way to light up the night.”

“When it comes to spirituality, never take no for an answer.”

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Shared Silence Parents may return to their seats after dropping off their littles in Worship & Wonder or the Nursery.

Seeking the Word in Scripture 2 Timothy 1:3-14 (pg.1084 Pew Bible)

2 Timothy 1:3-7 in Tagalog 3 Tuwing inaalala kita sa aking panalangin araw at gabi, nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos na aking pinaglilingkuran nang tapat gaya ng ginawa ng aking mga ninuno. 4 Sabik na sabik na akong makita ka upang malubos ang aking kagalakan, lalo na kapag naaalala ko ang iyong pagluha. 5 Hindi ko nalilimutan ang tapat mong pananampalataya, na unang tinaglay ng iyong lolang si Loida at ng iyong inang si Eunice. Natitiyak kong nasa iyo ang pananampalatayang ito. 6 Dahil dito, ipinapaalala ko sa iyo na gamitin mong mabuti ang kaloob na ibinigay sa iyo ng Diyos nang ipatong ko sa iyo ang aking mga kamay. 7

Sapagkat ang espiritung ibinigay sa atin ng Diyos ay hindi espiritu ng kahinaan ng loob, kundi espiritu ng kapangyarihan, pag-ibig at pagpipigil sa sarili.

2 Timoteo 1:8-10 in Spanish 8 Por tanto, no te avergüences de dar testimonio de nuestro Señor, ni de mí, preso suyo, sino participa de las aflicciones por el evangelio según el poder de Dios, 9 quien nos salvó y llamó con llamamiento santo, no conforme a nuestras obras, sino según el propósito suyo y la gracia que nos fue dada en Cristo Jesús antes de los tiempos de los siglos, 10 pero que ahora ha sido manifestada por la aparición de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo, el cual quitó la muerte y sacó a luz la vida y la inmortalidad por el evangelio.

2 Timothy 1:11-14 in English 11 For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,12 and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him.13 Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.

Meditation “A World Full of Love and Chutzpah!” Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes A moment of silence follows the meditation for reflection.

Hymn of Response “Bread of the World” #346

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–– WE SHARE OUR PRAYERS ––

Prayers of the People

One: … O God, All: hear our prayer.

Including: Margaret Griffin, Shirley Rager, Stennett Posey, Harper, Jewell Ellis-Eyler, Julie Stiles, Andrea Penna, David Hammond, the Family of Earl Stahl, and the Family of Flor Molinar. Please send updates to Pastor Carl Schwartz-King, carl@uccaustin.org.

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

Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, así en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día y perdona nuestras deudas como perdonamos a nuestros deudores. Y no nos dejes caer en la tentación, sino líbranos del mal, porque tuyo es el reino, el poder y la gloria por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

–– WE RESPOND IN FAITH ––

Moment for Mission Andrea Penna

Sharing Our Gifts

–– WE GO FORTH TO SERVE ––

*Sending Hymn “De Colores” #402

*Cuban Blessing Circle Congregation form a circle large enough to include everyone praying these words together:

May God prosper you. May your days be long and your nights serene. May your friendships honor you,

and your family love you. May you eat at your table,

and may you be gathered into to God's embrace with a smile.

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*Postlude

The Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession are from Gifts of Many Cultures (Pilgrim Press, 1995). The Invitation to the Lord’s Table is written by the Rev. Joanna Harader. The Assurance of Grace and Cuban Blessing Circle are from Global Ministries, a shared mission of the UCC and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Music License: OneLicense.net License #A722068

TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS Acolyte: 9am Nora Heckler, 11am Clementine Tomlinson; After Church Clean-Up: Carol Barrett; Call to Offering: None; Deacons: 9am Kelley DeCleene, Logan DeCleene; 11am Melissa Selden, Jonabel Mata, Ray Mata, None; Elder: 9am None, 11am None; Greeters: 9am None, 11am Carol Barrett; Liturgist: Sam Flores; Sound Room: 9am None, 11am None; Tellers: Rebecca Molis, Milena Thompson

TEXT YOUR OFFERING! Message 512.842.6662 with a $ followed by the amount you’d like to give (example: $25.) You should get a text message back with a link to register. Once registered, you’ll receive an email receipt. In the future, just text to the same number with your offering amount preceded by a dollar sign, and it will process automatically!

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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS for 10/6/19

October Children’s Offering Bethany Food Thanksgiving (200 cans of corn, 200 cans of green beans, and 200 cans of yams) plus other general food donations.

Volunteer Training TONIGHT at 5:30pm for any volunteers working with children and youth who need their annual safe church policy training.

Stewardship Committee TONIGHT at 5:00pm “Loving and Living, Generously Giving” is our theme for the 2020 campaign...hope to see you at one of our Church Chats this month (see details below)!

Youth Confirmation and National Youth Event Planning TONIGHT at 5:30.

Pumpkin Delivery Saturday, Oct 12 starting at 8am. Patch opens the next day at 11am. Sales will run through Oct 31. See signup sheets in Fellowship Hall or signup online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a45abad2da0fb6-uccpumpkin to work the patch!

Harvest Sunday: Blood Drive and Pancake Breakfast On Oct 13th from 9 am – 1 pm the We Are Blood Bloodmobile will be in our parking lot. Our goal is 26 donations! See church website (https://www.uccaustin.org/blood-drive.html) to sign up to donate online. If you have eligibility questions visit WeAreBlood.org. For questions specific to our UCC drive, contact Andrea Penna at andipandi@me.com.

Blessings of the Animals In honor of St Francis of Assisi will be held at the Pumpkin Patch Sunday, Oct 13 6pm - 7pm. Bring your fur babies to be blessed. Photo ops in the patch and special certificates with your pet’s name on them - all are welcome!

Church Chat Potluck (Sunday, Oct 20 following the 11am service) and Church Chat Coffee (Saturday, Oct 26 10am). Opportunities to engage in conversation about who are church is and what we want to be. Search Committee, Church Council and Stewardship Committee members will all be present to listen and learn from you.

Dia de los Muertos/All Saints Day Sunday, Oct 27 If you have someone you would like to remember who has died in the last year, please send their names to the church office. Names will be included in the bulletin. Additionally, bring your pictures of loved ones who have died (not just this last year) and we will place them on our communion table and offer a special prayer of thanksgiving and remembrance.

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Congregational Meeting Sunday, Nov 3 there will be ONE worship service at 9am followed by a congregational meeting at 10am where we will vote on our 2020 budget and leaders. Youth will be collecting items for Savers this Sunday only! Bring your items youth will unload your cars. Baden-Powell Service Organization will also be selling their bread!

OPEN CARE CALENDAR Go to www.carecalendar.org Edith Gunnerson Calendar ID: 272680 Security Code: 2738 John & Carol Kolsti Calendar ID: 284430 Security Code: 4191

LEADERSHIP/COMMITTEE MEETINGS Personnel 1st Sun @ 8am (except Oct; 10/13) personnel@uccaustin.org Christian Ed 1st Sun @ 12:15 pm (except Oct; 10/13) christianed@uccaustin.org Staff Tue @ 9:45am uccadmin@uccaustin.org Council 3rd Tue @ 7pm councilchair@uccaustin.org Finance 2nd Wed @ 6:15pm finance@uccaustin.org Worship 2nd Wed @ 6:15pm (except Oct; 10/13 @ 12:15) worship@uccaustin.org Elders 2nd Weds@ 6:45pm elders@uccaustin.org

ONGOING SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Faith Formation @ 10am Tracy Brown, christianed@uccaustin.org Youth Group (see church calendar) Meghan Trout, youth@uccaustin.org Youth(ful) Parents when youth meet Andrea Larson, andrea.larson@gmail.com Tues Breakfast @ 8am (Jim’s Rest.) Ken Dalley, kennethdalley@sbcglobal.net Evening Book Group 4th Weds @ 6:30pm Cherie Hinch, bfocat@yahoo.com Chancel Choir Wed @ 7:15pm & Sun @ 10:15am Rev. Humble, music@uccaustin.org Morning Book Group 2nd Fri @ 9:30am Tammy Isenberg, disenberg9@hotmail.com Lunch Bunch 2nd Fri @ 11:15am (varies) Ken 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

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It's Pumpkin time!

I know it's 100 degrees outside but pumpkins

will be here on Saturday, October 12 at 8

AM. Come help us unload the semi. Let us

know you are coming by RSVP’ing here:

https://bit.ly/2n6D3QP.

We'll be selling pumpkins starting at 11 AM

the following day. The Sign Up Genius for

Patch Sales can be found here:

https://bit.ly/2nDRvjL.

In particular, we need a dedicated group of folks who live near the church and are free

during the day to sign up for our emergency call list to fill in when we have no one signed

up. Please contact Stacy Hackenberg at truebluetx@gmail.com if you can help us out this

way.

You can find more information on the Pumpkin Patch FB page (@UCCPatch).

Tuesdays and Fridays @ 11 am.

Stories, songs, and crafts for all ages!

10/15, 10/18, 10/22, 10/25, 10/29

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UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF AUSTIN

A member congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) & the United Church of Christ

3500 W. Parmer Ln., Austin, TX 78727 tel 512.218.8110 / fax 512.218.8190 weekday office hours: please call first church@uccaustin.org www.uccaustin.org www.facebook.com/UnitedChristian CLERGY & STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes, interim senior pastor laura@uccaustin.org 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 Bob Fuller, clerical support specialist clericalsupport@uccaustin.org Ann Vanderschaaf, worship and choral accompanist Julie Stiles, 9am worship accompanist