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The United Church of Gainesville
Sunday, May 15, 2022 – 9:15 am The Forgotten BookshelfClick here to join the live stream beginning at 9:30am“History is not something that takes place ‘elsewhere’; it takes place here; we all contribute to making it.” – Václav Havel WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan PRELUDE – “When I Grow Up” Phillip Herr-Klepacki – From Matilda: The Musical INVOCATION – Rev. Andy Bachmann When I grow up… I’ll be tall enough, and strong enough, and brave enough. When we are children, if we’re lucky, all things seem possible for grown-ups, and it seems inevitable that one day, we, too, will have those impossible powers. When we are grown up, even if we’re lucky, we often long for those days when all things seemed possible. We long for the day when we might finally feel like we are enough to carry all the things we have to carry now that we’re grown up. God of Grace and God of Glory, God of children and grown-ups, help us to remember that even if we’re little we can do a lot. Help us to know, if not all the answers, then the power of love and hope to carry us through. OPENING SONG – “God of Grace and God of Glory” God of grace and God of glory, Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Lo! the clouds of evil ’round us, Cure thy children’s warring madness, Fill us with a living vision, TIME WITH CHILDREN AND BIRTHDAYS – “Naughty” – From Matilda: The Musical PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Rev. Andy Bachmann PRAYER RESPONSE AND OFFERING – “Angels Watchin’ Over Me” Chorus All night, all day When I lay me down to sleep, Chorus When I fear I cannot stand, Angels watchin’ over me, my Lord, Chorus Angels bring us God’s command, SCRIPTURE – From Matthew 10 – Taylor Williams SERMON – “Change the Story” – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghanPRAYER CLOSING SONG– “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” I’m gonna live so God can use me: anywhere, Lord, anytime. (x2) Verse 2: I’m gonna work so BENEDICTION ALLELUIA Here are the UCG friends celebrating a birthday this week!
Announcements
Today at UCG 9:00am Childcare – Education Wing United Tribes – We are preparing for our service that will be on 5/22 at 10. If your child plays an instrument, sings a song, has something to say, can read in public, dances, juggles, you name it…please contact Keri Trosper asap so they can have a special spot in their service. If your child would like to receive a Bible on 5/22 and is in second grade or higher please email Keri the name exactly as you would like it written. Sunday Seminar at 10:30am – “The Stupidization of America” Join Fletcher Crowe as he looks at the most recent works of Jonathan Haidt, author of, “Coddling of the American Mind,” and a recent article that discusses the great divide in our American culture in today’s highly divisive and charged climate. Join us in Reimer Hall or on YouTube. Andy will meet with Sunday Seminar, Small Groups, and the Racial Justice committees, along with Compassion in Action members, from 12:30 – 2pm in Reimer Hall, to discuss the next step of the three-year plan. Summer Worship Schedule – Beginning next Sunday, May 22, we will move to our summer worship schedule of one service at 10am. Two services, as well as Sunday seminars, will resume in August. UCG Supper Club – Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 with a barbecue at Jim White and Lisa McElwee-White’s house out on Kanapaha Prairie. This will be an outdoor event and since we will be eating and drinking it will be unmasked. All are welcome to come! Jim will prepare pulled pork in his smoker, and we will have potluck appetizers, sides, salads, and desserts, assigned so that we have a reasonable balance in each category. RSVP to Anne Casella or Kimberly McCollough. The deadline to RSVP is TODAY. The Spring Congregational Meeting is next Sunday, May 22, at 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. The meeting will follow that Sunday’s Confirmation Sunday and Children’s Sabbath service at 10:00am, and the Confirmation reception afterward. Zoom: Meeting ID: 859 2749 2265 Passcode: 1624 C.A.M.P. UCG – For kids entering PreK-6th Grade will be July 25-29, 2022! We are returning to our “All God’s Critters” theme including special guests, water slide day, yummy snacks, spiritual exploration, and a visit from the zoo! Rates: $30 per child (8:30-12:00pm), $50 family cap for children in the same household; Aftercare Rate: from 12:00-5:00pm: $100 for the week, $20 per day. Email taliar@ucgainesville.org with any questions, or to volunteer to help with: crafts, STEM lessons, snacks, outdoor games, or if you have a connection to a community group (or you yourself) who can teach our children about “critters”, however known. Monetary donations or gift cards to grocery stores and big box stores (Target/Sam’s) are also very welcome. Click here to register. Lively Arts Concert – Sunday, June 5 at 2pm at UCG. This concert will showcase the many musical groups of UCG. Please email cmartinflute@gmail.com if you are interested in performing. UCC Ukraine Relief Fund- The United Church of Christ is appealing for support for people who are displaced within Ukraine and unable to leave. Gifts made to UCC Ukraine Relief Fund will provide shelter, food, and other care to war refugees and internally displaced people. You can submit your support via check to UCG (notate Ukraine Relief in the memo line) or click here to give directly. Thank you for your support. Next Sunday, May 22nd 9:45am Childcare May 13 COVID Update According to the CDC Alachua County residents have a low risk of serious illness from COVID-19 (the Green Zone). However, new cases and hospitalizations in the county continue to slowly rise. Masks are optional indoors for people with medical risks. UCG is now following Endemic Response Guidelines which are based on the risk for serious disease and not the risk for transmission. We will be using a color zone approach based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s revised focus on the risk for serious disease. When we are in the green zone, our gatherings at UCG will be mask-optional environments. There is a section of the Sanctuary with fewer chairs if you need more space for social distancing. Please note that UCG will continue broadcasting one Sunday worship service on YouTube. Current risk for Alachua County. _________________ |
