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Welcome! We extend a special welcome to our guests, visitors and all who join us in worship today. Please let us know of your presence or any prayer requests you have by filling out one of the cards in the pew rack and placing them in the offering plate. We hope that our church home becomes your church home and the spiritual place where you grow through the Word of God. Nursery care for children up to three years old is located on the main floor of the Welcome Center across from the library. Older children attending the church service are encouraged to borrow a Toddler Tote filled with activities as you enter the Sanctuary. Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar We believe that Jesus offers Himself to us in the Sacrament His true body and blood, for the forgiveness of sins. We also share the scriptural concern for those who participate in the Lords supper that they recognize what they are receiving (1 Corinthians 11:27). Therefore, we ask that all who desire to receive the Lords Supper please carefully examine themselves using the communion information card found in the pew rack. Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at both services. For those who desire, we offer gluten-free wafers (please give an indication to the Pastor or Elder) and non-alcoholic wine (located in the inner circle of the individual cup tray).

A Rallying Point for the Community March 16, 2014 OPENING SONG 8:00 am 10:45 am O God of Mercy, God of Light Mighty to Save O The Lord, Our Strength and Song (Song of Moses) See screens

INVOCATION CONFESSION ANTIPHON 8:00 am See screens

CONFESSION 10:45 am P: Let us come before the Lord and confess to Him our sins of thought, word and deed. P: Forgive us Lord, for feast that knows not fast, for joy in things that meanwhile starve the soul, for walls and wars that hide Your mercies vast and blur our vision of the Kingdom goal. C: Open our eyes to see Your loves intent, to know with minds and hearts its depth and height; may we spend our days in thankful service, as a reflection of Christs life and love and light. DECLARATION OF GRACE SONG OF PRAISE 8:00 am 10:45 am RESPONSIVE PSALM This is the Day the Lord Has Made O Church Arise Psalm 31:21-24

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Nehemiah 4:1-9, 15-20 Romans 8:31-39 Matthew 28:5-11

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GOSPEL READING APOSTLES CREED OFFERING SONG 8:00 am 10:45 am SERMON SONG OF RESPONSE 8:00 am PRAYERS LORDS PRAYER BLESSING CLOSING SONG 8:00 am 10:45 am

Son of God, Eternal Savior New Cities

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God of Grace and God of Glory God of All Nations

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The omission of altar flowers during the season of Lent is a solemn reminder of what God has suffered in our place.

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAYS Families and Children at 9:30 am: Family Discipleship (Nursery - 12th grade & parents) All Adults at 9:30 am during March: SPECIAL COMBINED ADULT CLASS THROUGHOUT MARCH: Living as Children of a Generous God Pastor Davis four-week study, and the whole approach of our Capital Stewardship Campaign, begins with our relationship to God (children of a generous God) rather than our relationship to things (stewards of G ods blessings). Our relationship to God determines our relationship to things. It is only when our relationship to things begins to determine our relationship to God that we get into trouble. (Loomis Center) TUESDAYS Adults at 9:45 am: LifeLight: Minor Prophets Pastor Dale Leland leads this in-depth course exploring the books of Amos, Jonah and Habakkuk which seek a clearer understanding of how God spoke in history to pronounce judgment on sinful nations with the purpose of bringing them to repentance and how He continues to speak to His people today. (Welcome Center 2nd floor) WEDNESDAYS (Livin In 3D) Acts: Model for Todays Church is the title of this study intended for any and all adults in the congregation. Join us and see how lessons from the early church vibrantly apply yet to todays church. (6:00 pm dinner; 6:30 pm Worship; 7:00 pm studies). (Welcome Center 2nd floor) (Loomis Center)

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS Members: Elsie Calafell; Jerry Denman; Elizabeth Drescher; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; Jennie Grisbee; Priscilla Johansen; Maribel Lian; Norma Moore; Louise Ohlenbusch; Betty Pampell; Sherry Parker; John Pierce; Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis Riske; Mary Smith; Joanne Story; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Inga Wood. Friends & Family: Gene & Joan Bach (Jody Cooks parents); Melinda Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwells sister); Joe Dalton (Dave Graessers nephew); Jan Frye (Sue Harrisons friend); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifers father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansens mother); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfelds nephew); Mike Lightle (Judys husband); Betty Maeker (Brenda Davis mother); Bobby Norris (Robin Stankus uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie Ondrias (Holly Martinezs friend); Maycel Plautz (Bob Plautzs mother); Ryan Richardson (Tim & Marilyn Gandres friend); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce Adams brother); Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaughs parents); Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergandes father); and Joe Turner (Bill Cooks friend). Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans nephew), USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson), CWO, US Army, Afghanistan; Sgt. Travis Gingrich (Tina Zoubeks brother), US Army-Kuwait; Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN.

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY Acolytes Meredith Bretting; Tori Whillock Dominique Melcher; Mitchell Slater Altar Guild Joyce Adams; Denise Chalk; Brenda Davis; Cindy Michalk Audio 8:00 am: Bob Plautz; Trevor Stall 10:45 am: Bob Plautz; Jacob Whittecar Elder 8:00 am: Pat Croll Elder 10:45 am: Chuck Lafferty Greeters 8:00 am: Pat and Teresa Croll; Ricky and Mildred Nietsche 10:45 am: Stuart and Cindy Michalk; Tony Rylander Nursery 8:00 am: Lydia Sides 10:45 am: Heather Pugnetti Ushers 8:00 am: Richard Greason, Jeff Gruetzmacher, Ricky Nietsche, Alan Ostermann; Steve Schulze 10:45 am: George Hintz, Joe Pier, Nelson Scroggins, Jim Slater, Rob Whittecar 8:00 am: 10:45 am:

MEMORIAL AT A GLANCE March 23 March 30, 2014 Sunday ~ 23rd 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:00 PM 12:30 PM 9:45 AM 6:00 8:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 - 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Worship Service Mens Chorus Adults: Combined Bible Study; Youth: Bible studies Worship Service Servicios en Espaol Youth to God Is Not Dead Lifelight Belief On the Bayou @ No Label Livin In 3D / Confirmation Praisemakers in the Choir Room above Welcome Center Lenten Worship Service Praise Team Combined Worship Service Commitment Celebration Family fellowship event with meal

Tuesday ~ 25th Wednesday ~ 26th Lent Thursday ~ 27th Sunday ~ 30th

GENEROSITY TIP OF THE MONTH MARCH Practical suggestions to aid Disciples of Jesus in taking on the character of Jesus, especially the character attribute of generosity. When it comes to giving, frequently we feel a sense of obligation or duty. Think about the TV commercials we see that show impoverished children, abused animals, or wounded soldiers. As we watch them, inevitably we feel a certain tug, some in a small way, others much larger. And for only $19 a month, you can help make things better. And then, when we give, we feel as though we have done what we should. Such giving flows from the law and a sense of duty and results in compliance. This is not bad or wrong, but it does not produce generosity. It can be effective to a point, but it doesnt necessarily bring the joy and bear the abundant fruit of grateful hearts that have been touched by graceGods grace! When we instead see ourselves as children of God, forgiven and restored because of Jesus sacrifice and blessed with the inheritance of heaven itself because of His works, then our duty becomes gratitude, and our compliance becomes generosity. When we view ourselves as undeserving recipients of the fullness of Gods gifts, we then see ourselves not just as stewards or check writer s, but as joyful participants in Gods mission to extend the Community of Christ wherever we go! TIP OF THE MONTH: Focus on grace This month, as we focus on both our Lenten journey to the cross and our capital stewardship campaign, Rise Up and Build, reflect on the abundant gracethe undeserved kindnessGod has shown to you in Jesus. Consider his grace in both physical ways and spiritually. Listen and pay attention to the working of the Holy Spirit within your heart that seeks to respond, uninhibited, to the joy of the grace you have received. That is the gift and grace of generosity God is giving you! FUTURE TIPS: Lets Go Resale-ing! The Tipping Point Count Your Blessings! What can I do vs. What can I keep