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WELCOME TO WORSHIP | sunday | february 2, 2025

a diverse, inclusive church experiencing and reflecting the love, hope and joy of Jesus Christ

to each other and our community.

PRELUDE
Go Down, Moses (African American Spiritual) | arr. John Leavitt
Wes Kassulke, piano; Doug Friend, percussion

As we open Black History Month, we acknowledge Go Down, Moses, as one of the most sung spirituals in the mid-19^th century. The hymn has 27 verses that tell the Exodus story in which God commands Moses to demand the release of the Israelites. Enslaved individuals sang this song not only to remember the Israelites but also as a song of hope for their own path to freedom. The tune used for this text is called "Tubman” to acknowledge Harriet Tubman, a former slave who led many to freedom on the Underground Railroad. She was known as the “Moses of her time."

WELCOME | Pastor Doug Johns

WAYS TO CONNECT | christchurchfl.org/ways2connect

Please see below.

CALL TO WORSHIP | Judy O'Donnell, liturgist

Come, all who hunger and thirst for the grace of God. The table is set, and God’s love is poured out for us.

We come with open hearts, ready to receive the gift of God’s mercy and love.

In the bread, we remember Christ’s body, broken for us. In the cup, we taste his sacrifice, given for our salvation.

By grace, we are forgiven. By love, we are made whole.

Let us come with gratitude, rejoicing in the gift of communion, where Christ meets us with open arms.

With thankful hearts, we worship the Lord, who invites us to live in grace!

* GATHERING HYMN

Christ, you Offer us Your Welcome | HYMN TO JOY
Christ, you offer us your welcome; it's a precious gift you give!

You bring reconciliation, and you show us how to live.

You call poor ones from their sadness, you call rich ones from their pride.

You call people who are outcast, telling all to "Come inside!"

In a world that's often fearful, where so many stand alone,
you invite us to your table and you welcome people home.
Then you point us to the strangers that, it seems, nobody sees,
and you say, "These are your neighbors. I am here, in each of these."

Christ, your call to offer welcome is an urgent, mighty call;
you have given us a vision of your way that welcomes all.

May we seek to meet our neighbors in their vast diversity.
As your loved and welcomed people, may we build community.

* OPENING PRAYER

Gracious God, we give thanks for your boundless grace that flows freely into our lives. In your love, you have called us your children, not because of our works, but because of your boundless mercy. Your grace is a precious gift that sustains us, forgives us, and draws us closer to you, even when we feel unworthy. Remind us that your grace and love are for all, even those we believe are undeserving. Fill our hearts with empathy and understanding, so that we may see others through your eyes and embrace them with your unending love. Help us to live joyously as people shaped by your grace—extending kindness, showing mercy, and walking humbly in your ways. Amen.

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH | Pastor Monique McBride
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

* GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

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OFFERING | Pastor Cathy Johns

worshiping through the offering of our lives and gifts

· Place offerings in the plates or wooden boxes

· Give online at christchurchfl.org/give

· Text GIVE to 954.880.3885

· Mail a check to Christ Church, 4845 NE 25^th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Commitment and Connect cards may also be placed with your offering.

Christ Church is a congregationally supported ministry. We thank you for your faithfulness, which makes way for Christ Church to we reflect the love, hope and joy of Jesus to our community.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out | Mark Hayes
Chancel Choir
If we keep our voices silent, all creation will rise and shout. If we fail to praise you, Father, then will the very rocks cry out. From the corners of creation come the people of the Living God. Every tongue and every nation gather now to praise the Lord! From the world of tribulation come and let your voice be raised. Join us now in congregation. Let the Living God be praised. Alleluia, unto him we offer praise. Alleluia, this song of joy to him we raise. Alleluia, in the heavens angels sing. Alleluia, give glory to the most high King! Alleluia, Amen!

* DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

MORNING PRAYER | Pastor Peytyn Tobin

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE | Pastor Monique McBride

THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

SCRIPTURE

Jonah 3:10-4:1-11 | New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
¹⁰ When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them, and he did not do it.

¹ But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. ² He prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning, for I knew that you are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment. ³ And now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” ⁴ And the Lord said, “Is it right for you to be angry?” ⁵ Then Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city.

⁶ The Lord God appointed a bush and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort, so Jonah was very happy about the bush. ⁷ But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered. ⁸ When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, “It is better for me to die than to live.”

⁹ But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?” And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” ¹⁰ Then the Lord said, “You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. ¹¹ And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand from their left and also many animals?”

These are the words of God for us, the people of God. Thanks be to God.

MESSAGE
God Still Speaks | Jonah | Pastor Doug Johns

THE LORD’S SUPPER

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful think, . . . .

. . . And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ, . . .

. . . And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving, as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.

Pour out your Holy Spirit onus gathered here, . . .

. . . Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever.

Amen.

GATHERING AT THE LORD’S TABLE

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

all Eternal God, thank you for renewing our hearts and strengthening our spirits at this table. As we step into this new year, may your Word guide our steps, and may our lives reflect the love, hope, and joy of Christ to a world in need. Amen.

* HYMN OF COMMITMENT

Go Forth for God | The United Methodist Hymnal No. 670 (verses 1,2,4)
Go forth for God, go to the world in peace;
be of good courage, armed with heavenly grace,
in God’s good Spirit daily to increase,
till in the kingdom we see face to face.
Go forth for God, go to the world in peace.

Go forth for God, go to the world in love;
strengthen the faint, give courage to the weak;
help the afflicted; richly from above
God’s love supplies the grace and power we seek.
Go forth for God, go to the world in love.

Go forth for God, go to the world in joy;
to serve God’s people every day and hour,
and serving Christ, our every gift employ,
rejoicing in the Holy Spirit’s power.
Go forth for God, go to the world in joy.

* SENDING FORTH

* RESPONSE

Joy to the World | The United Methodist Hymnal No. 246 (verses 1)
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.

MUSIC FOR CLOSING

Festive Prelude | Paul Fey
Chuck Stanley, organ

* please stand in body or spirit.

Join us next Sunday, when we continue the series God Still Speaks, with the message Esther, based on Esther 4:10-14.

WAYS TO CONNECT | christchurchfl.org/ways2connect

HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE TIME Every Sunday, coffee and snacks are available before the 9am and 11am services. Join your friends outside the kitchen window in the gym lobby for coffee and conversation.

CONNECT CARDS We want to connect with you. Please fill out a Connect Card, to tell us that you are here, how we can pray for you and which ministries you’re called to. We’d love to hear your ideas also. You’ll find paper Connect Cards in the worship space and digital cards at christchurchfl.org/connectcard.

GROW

AT THE TABLE today | 10:05am | fellowship halls 1-3 At the Table is a time to explore the scripture of the day and meet new people as you do. Invite friends and newcomers to join you. Plan to stay after the 9am service or come early for the 11am service; you don’t need to hear the day's message to participate in the conversation. Holy Grounds is open, so grab a snack and coffee, and join us.

MORNING PRAYERS Begin your weekdays praying with your church family at 7:30am on the Christ Church Facebook page, @christchurchfl. If you can’t be online at 7:30, a recording of morning prayers is available on Facebook. Morning prayers take a break on church and federal holidays, such as Monday, February 17, President’s Day.

SERVE

PREPARE BREAKFAST FOR PARKWAY The Parkway community breakfast is prepared in the Fort Lauderdale kitchen early Sunday morning. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together, wrapping and heating breakfast sandwiches. Students can earn service hours. Contact Pastor Peytyn Tobin if you, your family or group can help: ptobin@christchurchfl.org

HEAT DINNERS FOR PARKWAY On Wednesdays, we’re preparing Christ Church’s famous and tasty meatloaf and side dishes in the Fort Lauderdale kitchen for our guests on the Parkway Campus. Flex volunteer time 2-4pm. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together after school. Students can earn service hours. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Peytyn Tobin, ptobin@christchurchfl.org

BLESSINGS FOOD PANTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Blessings Food Pantry, a ministry of Christ Church, is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9am-11:30am. This ministry on the Parkway Campus, 100 NE 44^th Street, Deerfield Beach, is staffed by volunteers. If you can serve, please sign up at christchurchfl.org/blessings The pantry needs volunteer truck drivers on Monday and Wednesday mornings. A volunteer drives a church truck to two Publix stores within 10 miles of the Parkway Campus. The route starts at 7am and lasts until about 10am. If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact Facilities Director Mike Gartland, mgartland@christchurchfl.org.

JOIN THE WELCOME TEAM Do you enjoy greeting your church family and welcoming guests? The Welcome Team would be a great place for you to serve. Welcome Team members also help serve communion and collect the offering. Some welcome team members serve as ushers and greeters for memorial services and other special events. Linda Bajkowsky coordinates the team and would love your help. Serving with the Welcome Team is a great way to get to know your church family. Sign up at christchurchfl.org/serve

BE PART OF THE WORSHIP TECH TEAM Put your tech skills to work for God. If you would like to be part of the team that helps run the cameras and visuals for worship, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org

CONNECT

MORE THAN CONQUERORS PRAYER GROUP today | february 2 | 11am Bring joys and concerns of your life, our community and our world to the feet of Jesus with others who are devoted to intercessory prayer. All are invited to attend to receive or share in prayer. The group gathers in Fellowship Hall 4 at 11am on the first Sunday of each month to pray for our collective joys and concerns. For more information, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org

ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE today | february 2 | 12:15pm | fellowship halls 1-3 One of Christ Church’s most active ministries will meet after the 11am worship service. Christ Church, with other churches in the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, are on a journey to confront the sin of racism and work towards a church community that reflects the beautiful diversity of God’s Kingdom.

JOY GROUP wednesday | february 5 | 11am Women 55 and over, here’s your chance to get to know and encourage one another. The Joy Group – Jesus, Others, You – meets the first Wednesdays of each month. Their mission is to share what Christ has done in their lives and to support one another. RSVP if you plan to attend. If you need a ride or have questions, contact Lynn Harrison at LHTLC@aol.com

SHARED MEALS You are invited to share a meal and community twice each week on the Parkway Campus. On Wednesday, 4:30-6pm, dinner is served to all who come. On Sunday, breakfast is shared 9-10am. This is a great way to build community with our neighbors. The Parkway Campus is located at 100 NE 44^th Street, Deerfield Beach.

CHRIST CHURCH AT TRIVIA NIGHT mondays | 7:30pm | Funky Buddha Brewery Join us as we play trivia. It’s an informal gathering of folks who have fun trying to answer the questions and catching up on one another’s lives. Look for the Christ Church team at the Funky Buddha, 1201 NE 38^th Street, Oakland Park, on Monday nights.

HEALING

FAITH CARING GROUP mondays | 1pm The Faith Caring Group reflects and addresses the need for caring and assistance as well as grief support. The group meets on Zoom every Monday of the month, except the second Monday when members have lunch at the Fort Lauderdale Olive Garden. For more information, send an email to info@christchurchfl.org with your contact information. A Faith Caring Group leader will get back to you.

CHILDREN

LEGO LENT EVENT wednesday | march 5 | 5pm dinner | 5:20pm build Start the season of Lent by building from Legos the city of Old Jerusalem, the city that Jesus knew. Pastor Monique McBride leads this activity for children and their parents on Ash Wednesday. Starting at 5pm, there’ll be dinner of pizza, salad, cookie and lemonade for $5 per person. Then, at 5:20pm the building fun begins. Please sign up if you plan to attend so we have enough stations and food. christchurchfl.org/events

LENT

ASH WEDNESDAY march 5 Lent, the season leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus, begins on March 5. Christ Church offers several opportunities for you to begin your Lenten journey. Imposition of ashes will be offered 7:50-8:30am in the Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary and 4:30-6pm at the shared dinner on the Parkway Campus. A traditional worship service with imposition of ashes will be held at 7pm in the Fort Lauderdale Sanctuary.

A United Methodist Community

4845 NE 25th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

954.771.7300 | info@christchurchfl.org