GUEST
current worship series Prelude
Carillon Ringers Praise Him! Praise Him!
Call to Worship Congregation Praise Him! Praise Him! #227 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #56 Welcome to Worship
Bart Morrison
A TIME OF WORSHIP Hymns of Praise Congregation Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #15 O Worship the King #16 Pastoral Prayer
Dr. Garet Robinson
SERVICE OF THE WORD Scripture Reading John 5:20-30
A my C a r l s o n
Backstage: Jesus: A Year of Obscurity The Gift of Life (John 5:16-30)—The religious people of Jesus’s day consistently seemed to struggle with the balance between religious rules and traditions on the one hand, and life lived to out according to God’s character on the other. In this case, Jesus was criticized for acting to help other people on the Sabbath. Jesus’s response reminds us that if our traditions and rules get in the way of our caring for, loving, and sharing with other people, we might need to reconsider. The challenge is always a difficult one, but in Jesus is Life, and we are to be HIS ambassadors first.
Kingdom Care (paid childcare) has part-time positions available. Hours are flexible and include Sunday, Monday and Thursday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and special events. Vástago de Gracia is the new Spanish-language worship service that meets in the Chapel during the 9:30 hour every Sunday! All are welcome to join. Vástago de Gracia es el nuevo servicio de adoración en español que se reune en la capilla a las 9:30 de la mañana los domingos. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Anthem C h o i r & O rc h e st ra When in Our Music God Is Glorified
ubc staff
Today’s Message “The Gift of Life” Dr. Steve Laufer John 5:16-30 (Pew Bible Page #754) Song of Response Congregation My Faith Has Found a Resting Place #412
attendance update Last Week
A TIME OF THANKSGIVING Prayer of Thanks Offertory
Skip
WORSHIP 920
BIBLE STUDY 946
Becoming a family of Christ followers, connecting people with God’s Kingdom
how to connect c a THE BIG THREE: c Find a worship time c Find a regular group c Find a place to serve
Visit the Connection Corner before or after services to talk to someone about becoming a covenant member.
giving update Inbody
Alleluia Ringers Blessed Assurance
Announcements/Benediction
Randy Cox Assoc. Pastor of Leadership Development Terri Greer Assoc. Pastor of Preschool Ministries Karen Murphy Assoc. Pastor of Children’s Ministries Ben Sandstrom Assoc. Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries Kyle Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Student Ministries
Dr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Aaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Dr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult Ministries Bart Morrison Pastor of Worship Ministries
our mission
Dr. Steve Laufer
Closing Song Co n g re g a t i o n Shine, Jesus, Shine #579
Last Week’s Offering Weekly Requirement FY2019 Budget (Oct-Mar) Actual Giving
$45,914 $71,000 $1,966,000 $1,911,000
social media l facebook/UBCHouston l instagram/UBCHouston
l twitter/UBCHouston l linkedin/UBCHouston
April 7, 2019
UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH 16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston TX 77059 Phone: 281.488.8517 Email:
[email protected] visit us at ubc.org
INFO
GUEST
current worship series Prelude
Carillon Ringers Praise Him! Praise Him!
Call to Worship Congregation Praise Him! Praise Him! #227 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #56 Welcome to Worship
Bart Morrison
A TIME OF WORSHIP Hymns of Praise Congregation Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #15 O Worship the King #16 Pastoral Prayer
Dr. Garet Robinson
SERVICE OF THE WORD Scripture Reading John 5:20-30
A my C a r l s o n
Backstage: Jesus: A Year of Obscurity The Gift of Life (John 5:16-30)—The religious people of Jesus’s day consistently seemed to struggle with the balance between religious rules and traditions on the one hand, and life lived to out according to God’s character on the other. In this case, Jesus was criticized for acting to help other people on the Sabbath. Jesus’s response reminds us that if our traditions and rules get in the way of our caring for, loving, and sharing with other people, we might need to reconsider. The challenge is always a difficult one, but in Jesus is Life, and we are to be HIS ambassadors first.
Kingdom Care (paid childcare) has part-time positions available. Hours are flexible and include Sunday, Monday and Thursday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and special events. Vástago de Gracia is the new Spanish-language worship service that meets in the Chapel during the 9:30 hour every Sunday! All are welcome to join. Vástago de Gracia es el nuevo servicio de adoración en español que se reune en la capilla a las 9:30 de la mañana los domingos. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Anthem C h o i r & O rc h e st ra When in Our Music God Is Glorified
ubc staff
Today’s Message “The Gift of Life” Dr. Steve Laufer John 5:16-30 (Pew Bible Page #754) Song of Response Congregation My Faith Has Found a Resting Place #412
attendance update Last Week
A TIME OF THANKSGIVING Prayer of Thanks Offertory
Skip
WORSHIP 920
BIBLE STUDY 946
Becoming a family of Christ followers, connecting people with God’s Kingdom
how to connect c a THE BIG THREE: c Find a worship time c Find a regular group c Find a place to serve
Visit the Connection Corner before or after services to talk to someone about becoming a covenant member.
giving update Inbody
Alleluia Ringers Blessed Assurance
Announcements/Benediction
Randy Cox Assoc. Pastor of Leadership Development Terri Greer Assoc. Pastor of Preschool Ministries Karen Murphy Assoc. Pastor of Children’s Ministries Ben Sandstrom Assoc. Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries Kyle Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Student Ministries
Dr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Aaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Dr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult Ministries Bart Morrison Pastor of Worship Ministries
our mission
Dr. Steve Laufer
Closing Song Co n g re g a t i o n Shine, Jesus, Shine #579
Last Week’s Offering Weekly Requirement FY2019 Budget (Oct-Mar) Actual Giving
$45,914 $71,000 $1,966,000 $1,911,000
social media l facebook/UBCHouston l instagram/UBCHouston
l twitter/UBCHouston l linkedin/UBCHouston
April 7, 2019
UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH 16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston TX 77059 Phone: 281.488.8517 Email:
[email protected] visit us at ubc.org
INFO
SIDE BAR
TODAY IN WORSHIP
happening now Today is Equip to Serve Sunday! This special emphasis training provides the opportunity for UBCers to learn valuable skills that can specifically make an impact on the families still struggling from the effects of Harvey. The following three equipping stations will be set up during both hours this morning: “How to install flooring and hang doors” in the Mission Training Center, “How to hang drywall” at the Pavilion, and “How to care for people in crisis” in the Chapel. You can still attend any equipping station, registration not required! For more info, visit the Fellowship Hall. w TODAY, Apr 7, Training times at 9:30 & 11 am, UBC
HOLY WEEK AT UBC
RAHM Bake Sale—Baked goods will be available between and after worship services today! Sales benefit the Right At Home Moms Ministry. w Today, Apr 7, 9 am-1 pm, Fellowship Hall
Easter Sunday Services w Sun, Apr 21 ~ 8:00 am • Traditional worship with gospel hymns, Chapel ~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with choir and orchestra, Worship Center ~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band and singers, Worship Center
Caregivers Group—In this 4-week group we will read How to Honor Your Aging Parents by Richard Johnson. Written for any person who is caregiving or who anticipates that they will give some form of care to an elder. Cost: Free. w Sundays starting Today, Apr 7, 6-7 pm, EB 210 Primetime Day Trip—See bluebonnets, have lunch, and enjoy a presentation at The Texas Cotton Gin Museum. Cost $5 (plus cost of lunch). Sign up in the EB hallway or by contacting Martha Monroe at 281.549.4834. w Fri, Apr 12, Burton, TX, depart 8:45 am Preschool Easter Springtacular—Bring your Easter baskets and join the fun! Hop on over and enjoy egg hunts, petting zoo, train, pony rides, food and more! This is a free event for preschoolers and their parents. w Sat, Apr 13, 10 am–12 pm, UBC Student UM Army Serving Trip—Students (completed grades 8-12) spend a week providing free home repairs for those who are physically or financially unable to do the work themselves. Registration deadline is Sunday, April 14. To learn more and to register, go to ubc.org/student-events. w Trip dates: July 7-13 Student Choirs and Handbells Dessert Theater—Be our guest for a fun night with our high school and intermediate school choirs and handbells. This year, the students are performing Disney songs! Purchase your tickets in the Fellowship Hall, $10 per person. w Sun, Apr 14, shows at 4 pm & 6 pm, Chapel Easter Lily Dedications—The church will be decorated with lilies to celebrate Easter. Dedicate a lily in honor/remembrance of someone ($10) with special envelopes located in the pews. Please indicate whether your gift is in honor of or in memory of someone, along with his or her name. Deadline is April 14!
Palm Sunday: Festival of Praise w Sun, Apr 14, Worship Center ~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with choir and orchestra ~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band Maundy Thursday w Thurs, Apr 18, WBS homes and Chapel ~ 6:30 pm • Service in the Chapel to remember Christ with the Lord’s Supper, for anyone not already in a home group Good Friday Service w Fri, Apr 19, Worship Center ~ 12:15 pm • Midday worship service to focus on Jesus’ work on the cross
Easter@Home ideas for your family! Be sure to check out The Porch today and pick up an Easter@Home guide, plus seeds and instructions to make your own Easter Resurrection Garden. Make this holiday more impactful for your family! Illumination Arts—This month, Tonya and Rick Wright will be sharing about Set Design and Construction. For info, contact Julie at
[email protected]. w Mon, Apr 15, 6:30 pm8:30 pm, Chapel
11:00
Welcome Steve Johnson
Worship in Song Whole Heart (Good Intentions) Lord, I Need You
Scripture Reading Nigel Zamora John 5:20-30 How Great Thou Art
Offering Prayer Dr. Garet Robinson King of My Heart
Today’s Message “The Gift of Life”
Important Scheduling Announcement—There will not be WBS on Sunday, April 21, except for Preschool (ages 0–4 years). New to UBC Luncheon—If you are new to UBC, this lunch is a great way to sit down with our pastors and learn about UBC. Following our Sunday morning services, the lunch will cover the essentials of our church identity, mission, and purpose. Childcare is provided during this meal. RSVP:
[email protected] or call 281.488.8517 x337. w Sun, Apr 28, 12:15 pm, Chapel High School Beach Retreat—High school students! Want to get away from the stresses of your routine? Beach Retreat is a great way to build community and grow closer to God. Cost is $80. For more information or to register, visit ubc.org/student-events. w Fri, May 3–Sun, May 5, grades 9–12, Galveston Don’t miss out on an amazing summer at UBC! Go to ubc.org/quicklinks to find summer camps and activities for Preschool, Children, and Student Ministries.
Dr. Steve Laufer John 5:16-30 (Pew Bible Page #754)
Song of Response Good, Good, Father
Announcements & Benediction Dr. Steve Laufer
If you would like someone to pray with you after the service, please feel free to stop by the Connection Corner. Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.
SIDE BAR
TODAY IN WORSHIP
happening now Today is Equip to Serve Sunday! This special emphasis training provides the opportunity for UBCers to learn valuable skills that can specifically make an impact on the families still struggling from the effects of Harvey. The following three equipping stations will be set up during both hours this morning: “How to install flooring and hang doors” in the Mission Training Center, “How to hang drywall” at the Pavilion, and “How to care for people in crisis” in the Chapel. You can still attend any equipping station, registration not required! For more info, visit the Fellowship Hall. w TODAY, Apr 7, Training times at 9:30 & 11 am, UBC
HOLY WEEK AT UBC
RAHM Bake Sale—Baked goods will be available between and after worship services today! Sales benefit the Right At Home Moms Ministry. w Today, Apr 7, 9 am-1 pm, Fellowship Hall
Easter Sunday Services w Sun, Apr 21 ~ 8:00 am • Traditional worship with gospel hymns, Chapel ~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with choir and orchestra, Worship Center ~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band and singers, Worship Center
Caregivers Group—In this 4-week group we will read How to Honor Your Aging Parents by Richard Johnson. Written for any person who is caregiving or who anticipates that they will give some form of care to an elder. Cost: Free. w Sundays starting Today, Apr 7, 6-7 pm, EB 210 Primetime Day Trip—See bluebonnets, have lunch, and enjoy a presentation at The Texas Cotton Gin Museum. Cost $5 (plus cost of lunch). Sign up in the EB hallway or by contacting Martha Monroe at 281.549.4834. w Fri, Apr 12, Burton, TX, depart 8:45 am Preschool Easter Springtacular—Bring your Easter baskets and join the fun! Hop on over and enjoy egg hunts, petting zoo, train, pony rides, food and more! This is a free event for preschoolers and their parents. w Sat, Apr 13, 10 am–12 pm, UBC Student UM Army Serving Trip—Students (completed grades 8-12) spend a week providing free home repairs for those who are physically or financially unable to do the work themselves. Registration deadline is Sunday, April 14. To learn more and to register, go to ubc.org/student-events. w Trip dates: July 7-13 Student Choirs and Handbells Dessert Theater—Be our guest for a fun night with our high school and intermediate school choirs and handbells. This year, the students are performing Disney songs! Purchase your tickets in the Fellowship Hall, $10 per person. w Sun, Apr 14, shows at 4 pm & 6 pm, Chapel Easter Lily Dedications—The church will be decorated with lilies to celebrate Easter. Dedicate a lily in honor/remembrance of someone ($10) with special envelopes located in the pews. Please indicate whether your gift is in honor of or in memory of someone, along with his or her name. Deadline is April 14!
Palm Sunday: Festival of Praise w Sun, Apr 14, Worship Center ~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with choir and orchestra ~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band Maundy Thursday w Thurs, Apr 18, WBS homes and Chapel ~ 6:30 pm • Service in the Chapel to remember Christ with the Lord’s Supper, for anyone not already in a home group Good Friday Service w Fri, Apr 19, Worship Center ~ 12:15 pm • Midday worship service to focus on Jesus’ work on the cross
Easter@Home ideas for your family! Be sure to check out The Porch today and pick up an Easter@Home guide, plus seeds and instructions to make your own Easter Resurrection Garden. Make this holiday more impactful for your family! Illumination Arts—This month, Tonya and Rick Wright will be sharing about Set Design and Construction. For info, contact Julie at
[email protected]. w Mon, Apr 15, 6:30 pm8:30 pm, Chapel
11:00
Welcome Steve Johnson
Worship in Song Whole Heart (Good Intentions) Lord, I Need You
Scripture Reading Nigel Zamora John 5:20-30 How Great Thou Art
Offering Prayer Dr. Garet Robinson King of My Heart
Today’s Message “The Gift of Life”
Important Scheduling Announcement—There will not be WBS on Sunday, April 21, except for Preschool (ages 0–4 years). New to UBC Luncheon—If you are new to UBC, this lunch is a great way to sit down with our pastors and learn about UBC. Following our Sunday morning services, the lunch will cover the essentials of our church identity, mission, and purpose. Childcare is provided during this meal. RSVP:
[email protected] or call 281.488.8517 x337. w Sun, Apr 28, 12:15 pm, Chapel High School Beach Retreat—High school students! Want to get away from the stresses of your routine? Beach Retreat is a great way to build community and grow closer to God. Cost is $80. For more information or to register, visit ubc.org/student-events. w Fri, May 3–Sun, May 5, grades 9–12, Galveston Don’t miss out on an amazing summer at UBC! Go to ubc.org/quicklinks to find summer camps and activities for Preschool, Children, and Student Ministries.
Dr. Steve Laufer John 5:16-30 (Pew Bible Page #754)
Song of Response Good, Good, Father
Announcements & Benediction Dr. Steve Laufer
If you would like someone to pray with you after the service, please feel free to stop by the Connection Corner. Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.
SIDE BAR
TODAY IN WORSHIP
happening now Today is Equip to Serve Sunday! This special emphasis training provides the opportunity for UBCers to learn valuable skills that can specifically make an impact on the families still struggling from the effects of Harvey. The following three equipping stations will be set up during both hours this morning: “How to install flooring and hang doors” in the Mission Training Center, “How to hang drywall” at the Pavilion, and “How to care for people in crisis” in the Chapel. You can still attend any equipping station, registration not required! For more info, visit the Fellowship Hall. w TODAY, Apr 7, Training times at 9:30 & 11 am, UBC
HOLY WEEK AT UBC
RAHM Bake Sale—Baked goods will be available between and after worship services today! Sales benefit the Right At Home Moms Ministry. w Today, Apr 7, 9 am-1 pm, Fellowship Hall
Easter Sunday Services w Sun, Apr 21 ~ 8:00 am • Traditional worship with gospel hymns, Chapel ~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with choir and orchestra, Worship Center ~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band and singers, Worship Center
Caregivers Group—In this 4-week group we will read How to Honor Your Aging Parents by Richard Johnson. Written for any person who is caregiving or who anticipates that they will give some form of care to an elder. Cost: Free. w Sundays starting Today, Apr 7, 6-7 pm, EB 210 Primetime Day Trip—See bluebonnets, have lunch, and enjoy a presentation at The Texas Cotton Gin Museum. Cost $5 (plus cost of lunch). Sign up in the EB hallway or by contacting Martha Monroe at 281.549.4834. w Fri, Apr 12, Burton, TX, depart 8:45 am Preschool Easter Springtacular—Bring your Easter baskets and join the fun! Hop on over and enjoy egg hunts, petting zoo, train, pony rides, food and more! This is a free event for preschoolers and their parents. w Sat, Apr 13, 10 am–12 pm, UBC Student UM Army Serving Trip—Students (completed grades 8-12) spend a week providing free home repairs for those who are physically or financially unable to do the work themselves. Registration deadline is Sunday, April 14. To learn more and to register, go to ubc.org/student-events. w Trip dates: July 7-13 Student Choirs and Handbells Dessert Theater—Be our guest for a fun night with our high school and intermediate school choirs and handbells. This year, the students are performing Disney songs! Purchase your tickets in the Fellowship Hall, $10 per person. w Sun, Apr 14, shows at 4 pm & 6 pm, Chapel Easter Lily Dedications—The church will be decorated with lilies to celebrate Easter. Dedicate a lily in honor/remembrance of someone ($10) with special envelopes located in the pews. Please indicate whether your gift is in honor of or in memory of someone, along with his or her name. Deadline is April 14!
Palm Sunday: Festival of Praise w Sun, Apr 14, Worship Center ~ 9:30 am • Traditional worship with choir and orchestra ~ 11:00 am • Contemporary worship with praise band Maundy Thursday w Thurs, Apr 18, WBS homes and Chapel ~ 6:30 pm • Service in the Chapel to remember Christ with the Lord’s Supper, for anyone not already in a home group Good Friday Service w Fri, Apr 19, Worship Center ~ 12:15 pm • Midday worship service to focus on Jesus’ work on the cross
Easter@Home ideas for your family! Be sure to check out The Porch today and pick up an Easter@Home guide, plus seeds and instructions to make your own Easter Resurrection Garden. Make this holiday more impactful for your family! Illumination Arts—This month, Tonya and Rick Wright will be sharing about Set Design and Construction. For info, contact Julie at
[email protected]. w Mon, Apr 15, 6:30 pm8:30 pm, Chapel
11:00
Welcome Steve Johnson
Worship in Song Whole Heart (Good Intentions) Lord, I Need You
Scripture Reading Nigel Zamora John 5:20-30 How Great Thou Art
Offering Prayer Dr. Garet Robinson King of My Heart
Today’s Message “The Gift of Life”
Important Scheduling Announcement—There will not be WBS on Sunday, April 21, except for Preschool (ages 0–4 years). New to UBC Luncheon—If you are new to UBC, this lunch is a great way to sit down with our pastors and learn about UBC. Following our Sunday morning services, the lunch will cover the essentials of our church identity, mission, and purpose. Childcare is provided during this meal. RSVP:
[email protected] or call 281.488.8517 x337. w Sun, Apr 28, 12:15 pm, Chapel High School Beach Retreat—High school students! Want to get away from the stresses of your routine? Beach Retreat is a great way to build community and grow closer to God. Cost is $80. For more information or to register, visit ubc.org/student-events. w Fri, May 3–Sun, May 5, grades 9–12, Galveston Don’t miss out on an amazing summer at UBC! Go to ubc.org/quicklinks to find summer camps and activities for Preschool, Children, and Student Ministries.
Dr. Steve Laufer John 5:16-30 (Pew Bible Page #754)
Song of Response Good, Good, Father
Announcements & Benediction Dr. Steve Laufer
If you would like someone to pray with you after the service, please feel free to stop by the Connection Corner. Words and music used by permission CCLI #147632.
GUEST
current worship series Prelude
Carillon Ringers Praise Him! Praise Him!
Call to Worship Congregation Praise Him! Praise Him! #227 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #56 Welcome to Worship
Bart Morrison
A TIME OF WORSHIP Hymns of Praise Congregation Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #15 O Worship the King #16 Pastoral Prayer
Dr. Garet Robinson
SERVICE OF THE WORD Scripture Reading John 5:20-30
A my C a r l s o n
Backstage: Jesus: A Year of Obscurity The Gift of Life (John 5:16-30)—The religious people of Jesus’s day consistently seemed to struggle with the balance between religious rules and traditions on the one hand, and life lived to out according to God’s character on the other. In this case, Jesus was criticized for acting to help other people on the Sabbath. Jesus’s response reminds us that if our traditions and rules get in the way of our caring for, loving, and sharing with other people, we might need to reconsider. The challenge is always a difficult one, but in Jesus is Life, and we are to be HIS ambassadors first.
Kingdom Care (paid childcare) has part-time positions available. Hours are flexible and include Sunday, Monday and Thursday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and special events. Vástago de Gracia is the new Spanish-language worship service that meets in the Chapel during the 9:30 hour every Sunday! All are welcome to join. Vástago de Gracia es el nuevo servicio de adoración en español que se reune en la capilla a las 9:30 de la mañana los domingos. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Anthem C h o i r & O rc h e st ra When in Our Music God Is Glorified
ubc staff
Today’s Message “The Gift of Life” Dr. Steve Laufer John 5:16-30 (Pew Bible Page #754) Song of Response Congregation My Faith Has Found a Resting Place #412
attendance update Last Week
A TIME OF THANKSGIVING Prayer of Thanks Offertory
Skip
WORSHIP 920
BIBLE STUDY 946
Becoming a family of Christ followers, connecting people with God’s Kingdom
how to connect c a THE BIG THREE: c Find a worship time c Find a regular group c Find a place to serve
Visit the Connection Corner before or after services to talk to someone about becoming a covenant member.
giving update Inbody
Alleluia Ringers Blessed Assurance
Announcements/Benediction
Randy Cox Assoc. Pastor of Leadership Development Terri Greer Assoc. Pastor of Preschool Ministries Karen Murphy Assoc. Pastor of Children’s Ministries Ben Sandstrom Assoc. Pastor of Contemporary Worship Ministries Kyle Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Student Ministries
Dr. Steven Laufer Senior Pastor David Mobley Executive Director Aaron Glenn Pastor of Serving Ministries Dr. Garet Robinson Pastor of Adult Ministries Bart Morrison Pastor of Worship Ministries
our mission
Dr. Steve Laufer
Closing Song Co n g re g a t i o n Shine, Jesus, Shine #579
Last Week’s Offering Weekly Requirement FY2019 Budget (Oct-Mar) Actual Giving
$45,914 $71,000 $1,966,000 $1,911,000
social media l facebook/UBCHouston l instagram/UBCHouston
l twitter/UBCHouston l linkedin/UBCHouston
April 7, 2019
UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH 16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston TX 77059 Phone: 281.488.8517 Email:
[email protected] visit us at ubc.org
INFO
