FIFTH WEEK IN LENT

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MARCH 26, 2023

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MISSION MOMENT

HYMNS

“In The Cross of Christ I Glory”

“Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”

"Dry Bones"

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SPECIAL MUSIC

“The Savior is Waiting"

"Lean On Me"

“Welcome!

We are so glad you are here!”

As we enter our church, as we live as members, as we experience important life-cycle events (falling in love, marrying, parenting, baptism, coming out, transitioning, etc.), words of welcome and support, understanding and love are what we all long for. This manifestation of God’s Extravagant Welcome and the justice and social witness that accompany it are the heart of what we hope to show our community and all who walk through the doors of Christ Congregational United Church of Christ.

PEACE BE WITH YOU!

March 24, 2023

Dear Congregation,

Following worship on Palm Sunday, April 2^nd, I encourage you to stay after the service. During our Fellowship time in Kelsey Hall, there will be what I’ve called “A Conversation with Pastor Candy: ‘WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PROPERTY SALE IS FINALIZED ON APRIL 21?’” Church Council and I will be meeting with representatives from the purchaser on a Tuesday evening ZOOM. We’ll ask questions that focus on the lived-out reality of changes that will occur as a result of the sale.

As we move from being property owners to being renters, operating under the terms of a 20-year lease agreement, there will necessarily be changes, some little and others more noticeable. I feel that the more we know in advance the easier it will be for us to adapt. As a congregation we’re all in this together and so I want us all to be informed.

I also see this as a time in which we can share our feelings about this very real change, which, in spite of all the positives as we look toward a new future, will inevitably include a sense of loss. This will be a time to share memories of special times at CCC, and to support each other in the midst of change.

As you may recall, our focus scripture for this year’s Annual Meeting Yearbook is Isaiah 43:19, “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth. Do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” The assurance that God is with us, that God is doing this new thing through us, is powerful in giving us courage and peace as this new thing, right here, comes to pass.

May we move into the future in anticipation and in gratitude for being part of God’s new thing!

God Bless You!

In Christ’s love,

Pastor Candy

Special Offering

will be received

this Sunday,

March 26th!

CALENDAR

March 26 - April 2, 2023

Sun. 26| 10:30 am

Worship in the Sanctuary

& on Facebook Live

Mon. 14 | CANCELLED

Bible Study on Zoom

PALM SUNDAY

Sun. April 2| 10:30 am

Worship in the Garden Chapel

& on Facebook Live

Plan an earlier arrival to be present for the

Procession of Palms

You are invited to be present for a 6:30 pm gathering in Kelsey Hall on April 6^th

We will share a Mediterranean-inspired meal, participate in the Rite of Foot Washing, and celebrate Communion.

We will then move to the Garden Chapel

for a Tenebrae Service of Shadows.

A sign-up sheet is available as you enter the Sanctuary with suggested items that you may bring for our shared meal.

We will begin receiving orders for Easter Lilies this Sunday. A sign-up sheet is located on the Usher's table at the entrance to the Sanctuary.

$15 each

Dedicate your Easter Lily in remembrance or honor a special person. Your dedications will be shared on Easter Sunday.

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UCC RESOURCES

Global Ministries offers a weekly prayer for one of our global mission partners. An accompanying Mission Moment tells the story of their work and it's impact.

This week's prayer is with Angola

Below an excerpt from Luís Samacumbi, Director for Resource Mobilization and Institutional Development of the Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola.

The partnership between IECA and Global Ministries spans over 142 years, since 1880 when American and Canadian missionaries first reached Angolan soil. Since then, we have developed a wide range of projects in agriculture, institutional development, education, human rights, and theological training.

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"Into the Mystic" with Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer's weekly podcast where "the art and practice of spiritual reflection is modeled as a priority and not just a part-time avocation."

INTRODUCING: "Seeds and Ways," a weekly reflection for worship preparation. This series provides an audio reflection for each week's "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." These resources are created by the UCC, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.

UCC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALERT

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93rd Annual FL UCC Women's Conference | May 5-7 2023

San Pedro Conference Center

Winter Park, FL

All women belonging to a UCC church are invited. Registration deadline is April 1!

More information as well as registration forms can be found by clicking their flyer!

MORE HERE: March to Build a New World

“U.S. Rep Lois Frankel, D-West Palm Beach, who joined in the march, said: ‘We have to eat to stay alive and we should make sure these workers are paid fairly and in just conditions. This is about encouraging all our local merchants to participate in the Fair Food Program and that’s really going to ensure safer conditions. And we can eat with a smile on our face.'”