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Prospect Congregational UCC's Sunday schedule and weekend events.
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Sunday, February 9, 2020
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Worship and Godly Play at Prospect
10:30 a.m.

 
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:21-22; Isaiah 43:18-19 plus excerpts from Joanna Macy and a choral reading of "Homeless" by A. A. Koh-Butler

Message: Post-Doom Inspiration: Finding Joy in Contracting Times
Guest Preacher: Rev. Michael Dowd

The Rev. Michael Dowd is a bestselling eco-theologian and pro-science, pro-future “evangelist” whose work has been featured in The New York Times, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Newsweek, Discover, and on television nationally. Michael and his science writer, evolutionary educator, and climate activist wife, Connie Barlow, have spoken to some 2,700 groups throughout North America. Michael has delivered two TEDx talks and a program at the United Nations. He has also conducted two acclaimed online conversation series: “The Advent of Evolutionary Christianity” and “The Future Is Calling Us to Greatness, and a video discussion course, “ProFuture Faith: The Prodigal Species Comes Home.”


Special Music:
Anthem Solo: I Heard an Owl (Newcomer)
Rick Russell

Offertory Duet: Pie Jesu (Lloyd Webber)
Ralph and Sue Cobb


 


Godly Play, the Sunday School storytelling curriculum for children ages 3 to 12, will be offered this Sunday. It's helpful (but not necessary) if you let Cora Trujillo (trujcs1@gmail.com) know you will be bringing children.

St. Mary’s Food Bank – you are invited each Sunday to bring gifts of non-perishable food or cash donations.

Name Tags: As a courtesy to guests and others new to Prospect, please wear your nametag to worship and fellowship time. If you don’t have a nametag and would like one, please call or email the church office or leave a note in the offering plate.

Giving online?
If you give to Prospect through the web-based donation page or Give Plus mobile app but still wish to participate in the Sunday morning offering, you are invited to give a token cash gift or place an “Electronic Giving” card in the offering plate. These cards are found in the pew rack.

 


AFTER WORSHIP:

Demonstration of mobile credit card reader during coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall. Look for Cora Trujillo.

Followup Presentation with Michael Dowd after coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall. Please invite friends and family!

Weter-Roberts Board meets at noon in the Parlor.


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SMART Goals Survey
Members and friends of Prospect UCC, we need your input to prioritize our SMART goals! (SMART = Specific, Measurable, Assignable/Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based.) This survey includes suggestions from all of you in worship some weeks ago. We would like to prioritize them based on which ones garner the most interest. Please complete this survey by Tuesday, February 18. Complete the survey online here.

If you prefer a paper survey, please contact the church office.

 
Readers needed this Sunday
We need three more readers for a choral reading in this Sunday's service. Please contact the church office no later than Friday morning if you can participate.

Directory Update
The updated church directory is available in two sizes in the church office. The printed directory is updated twice a year. The password-protected online directory is updated as changes occur. If you need the password, please contact the church office.


Roland Holloway
Roland is home from the hospital and making arrangements for home health care. He welcomes cards and calls but requests no visits at this time.

Lost and Found
Cora Trujillo is missing a black leather jacket, probably left at church on January 26 but not turned in to the office. It has her name inside. If you know where it is, please contact Cora or the church office. Thanks!

Concert Ticket
Carolyn Urban offers her ticket to this upcoming Orchestra Seattle concerts:
Ancestors on February 15 7:30 p.m. at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center.
Please contact the church office if you can use it!


A New Way to Give
We have obtained a mobile credit card reader so we can receive credit card donations on Sunday mornings and at special events. Cora Trujillo will have it available for demonstration during coffee hour again this Sunday.

You can also set up electronic giving here, or download the free Give Plus Church mobile app from your favorite app store. (Choose Give Plus,
Vanco Payment Solutions; select Prospect Congregational UCC; and create an account using your email address. If you already have online giving set up, you can use your same login information on the app.)

Community Lunch Coat Drive
Community Lunch has an ongoing need for men's coats. Please check your closets for unneeded men's coats. Place them in the blue tub in the entry. Suzanne Fry will be collecting donated coats and delivering them to Community Lunch each week.

 

WEEKEND EVENTS:

Anthroposophy Study Group
Friday, February 9
1:00 p.m.
Parlor

Post-Doom Inspiration: Finding Joy in Contracting Times
Sunday, February 9
12:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Please join us for a follow-up presentation with Rev. Michael Dowd. Invite family and friends to join you!

Weter-Roberts Board
Sunday, February 9
12:00 p.m.
Parlor

Megan Titensor Cello Recital
Sunday, February 9
3:00 p.m.
Sanctuary


Bible Study
Monday, February 10
7:00 p.m.
Office
A group meets most Mondays to study the lectionary reading for the coming Sunday. All are welcome and weekly attendance is not required.

 
 

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