EGCC

March 10, 2013 Worship at 10:30am Sunday School at 9:00am

(All ages)

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* Please feel free to stand or be seated during the singing

** Junior Church is for children in grades pre-K - 4th grade in the Education wing. Age appropriate lessons, activities & snacks are provided.

(Children are dismissed for Jr. Church )

• Requests for a recording of today's service may be made imme-diately following the service at the media booth. The recordings can be picked up one week from the date of request at the booth.

• Podcasts of recent sermons are available on our website!

Together

March 10, 2013

Worship

Welcome & Ministry Opportunities (Nate Caldwell)

Hymn of Preparation

Benediction

Prelude

Postlude

Offering/Offertory (Worship Choir)

Call to Worship

Morning Prayer (Dave Austin)

Message (Pastor Cliff)

Scripture Reading (Susan Perregaux)

Songs of Praise & Worship

Closing Hymn

Opening Praise & Prayer

We invite your infants and toddlers to our nurseries where there is a

competent staff waiting to care for them during the service.

This Week (3/10):

• Crib: Susie Bandy • Crib: 10:30 - Catherine Gideon, Kelly Fischer, Shelby Switzer • Toddlers: 10:30 - Michele & Danielle Sloan

Next Week (3 /17):

• Crib: Julie Harrison • Crib: 10:30 - Cindy Marshall, Haleigh Sweet, Mikayla Briaddy • Toddlers: 10:30 - Debbie Resue, Kristina Mills

We welcome you to our worship service this morning and pray that you will be blessed in the presence of the Lord Jesus.

It is our desire to glorify God as a community of Christ followers who love God, love people, and make disciples because Jesus is the way,

the truth and the life.

If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus or have ques-tions about your faith, please feel free to speak with Pastor Cliff, Pastor Phil or one of the Elders.

Communication Cards ~ please feel free to use these cards to ask for prayer or to update information.

If you are a visitor, we would like to have a record of your visit. Cards may be placed in the offering plate or given to an usher on your way out of the sanctuary.

Mark Your Calendars!

March 10 Care Group Meetings

March 12 7:00pm Board Meetings

March 13 6:00pm Wednesday Night Program

March 15 7:00pm Book Group

Church Matters Deadline

March 17 4:30pm Roller Skating at Rollarama

March 18 6:45pm Lose it for Life

March 19 7:00pm Elder Meeting

March 20 6:00pm Wednesday Night Program

Please note that the Church Office hours have

changed. The office will now be open Monday

through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thank you!

A Membership Class will begin on April 7th and run for 9 weeks. Anyone interested should contact either Pastor Phil or the church office to sign up. This also includes teenagers who are interested. The classes are necessary for membership, but those attending are free to join or wait.

The 20’s and 30’s Class is set to begin again on April 7th! This class will continue to serve EGCC attendees who are high school graduates up through their 30’s. The primary focus of this class is to encourage and em-power the future leaders of our ever-growing,

ever-evolving church. This is a unique type of class for EGCC in that it is a discussion based class that focuses on issues as they relate to Christian Life. This class is run in a discussion format and there is often a video integrated into the lessons.

Consider helping us decorate our sanctuary for Easter with the donation of a Easter flower or two in memory or honor of someone dear to you. The money received will be used to

purchase live Easter flowers. The cost of the flower is $22.

Place your donation in a “flower envelope” found in the pew racks, then put it in the offering plate or

bring/send it to the church office no later than March 24th.

A listing of those remembered and by whom will be included in the church bulletin.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Kelly

Easter Flowers

Easter Collection/Schenectady City Mission

The Schenectady City Mission will be hosting their annual Easter Din-

ner. This year, the Mission would like to send their dining guests

away with a few toiletry items. We would like to show our love to

these families by helping with this effort. Here’s a list of items we

will be collecting, in order of importance: Shampoo, Conditioner,

Deodorant, Razors, Toothpaste, Little packs of

tissue, Soap, Toothbrushes

Please bring your items to the Giving Chest located

in the Hall of Missions NO LATER than Wednesday

March 27th. Thank you!

Camp Turf Volunteers NeededCamp Turf Volunteers NeededCamp Turf Volunteers NeededCamp Turf Volunteers Needed Camp Turf (4/3-4/5) is a day camp that is open to all students, grades 6-9. Grades 10-12 may volunteer. If you are able to assist with this project in any way (counselor, financial support, sponsor a student or prayer) please contact Nate Caldwell.

Youth

Basketball

Thursdays

at 7pm

Middle School & High School

SUNDAYS 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Growing Students

into life-long

followers

of Christ

Mark your calendars for Sunday March 17th,

4:30-6:30pm

EGCC Families and Friends please join us for a private event with Christian music!

$6 per person for admission, skates, snack bar and games

Adults and kids welcome 2710 Hamburg St., Schenectady

(Take 890 to Exit 8, turn right off exit ramp. Turn right at stop sign onto Campbell Rd. At light, turn left onto Hamburg St.

Rollarama will be on right)

Contact Susan Perregaux with questions 384-7296

ROLLER SKATING at ROLLARAMA!!ROLLER SKATING at ROLLARAMA!!ROLLER SKATING at ROLLARAMA!!ROLLER SKATING at ROLLARAMA!!

On March 17th, the Youth Group will be attending the roller skating event at Rollarama. Please drop your children off at the rink (2710 Hamburg St.) at 4:30pm and pick them up, back at the church, at 8:00pm.

Ladies - We encourage you to place your registration and deposit in the

box in the foyer this week.

There have been some questions about the “free-time” scheduled for

Saturday afternoon. You will have choices of planned activities (TBA) as

well as use of Camp of the Woods facilities such as the pool, gyms, rock

climbing wall, and the book/gift store. Many women take some time to

enjoy the beautiful scenery by walking along the lake. Our speakers will

be available to those who would like to meet them. We encourage you

to use some of Saturday afternoon to connect with others and also to

spend some time in ”retreat” processing what God has been saying spe-

cifically to you.

Attention Readers!

The next gathering of our book group is going to be on Friday evening, March

15th at 7pm at the home of Melisa Olson. We will be discussing the historical

fiction novel, "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford.

Ford, an award-winning short-story writer, has set his debut novel

in Seattle during the internment of Japanese Americans through-

out the period of World War II. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter

and Sweet looks at the best and worst of human relationships

and reminds us that there is always room---and time---for for-

giveness and redemption. This is a story that you'll remember long after the last

page has been turned. There are plenty of copies of this book to be found at local

libraries. All women are more than welcome to join us at any time. Please call

Melisa at 388.9211 to RSVP or with any questions.

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Lose It For Life is not about dieting. It’s not about

exercising. There are no quick fixes, magic diets, or

promises of a thin body. Losing the weight and

keeping it off may have more to do with changing

what you’re thinking and feeling at any given mo-

ment than what you’re eating or whether you’re in a regular exercise

program. Lose It For Life is about creating a lifestyle of permanent

weight management that emphasizes the whole you: your spirit,

mind, body and emotions. Come join us on Monday, March 18th

at 6:45pm - No cost!

Weekly Finance Report:

Weekly Budget: $8,073

Tithes & Offerings: $9,000

Ladies Craft Group - there will be a get-together on April 11th at 7:00 at 19 Laury Lane, Glenville. We will be focusing on knitting for the next few sessions. Holly Sweet will be instructing us. All ages and skill levels are wel-come. We are going to start with a simple pro-

ject. RSVP is required by April 7th - Colleen Switts - 424-9121 or cmswitts@nycap.rr.com. Goodies will be provided!

Community Outreach CollectionCommunity Outreach CollectionCommunity Outreach CollectionCommunity Outreach Collection

During the month of March, the Community outreach team will be supporting a program called Healthy Schenectady families. We

will be collecting books such as ABC’s, Good night Moon, The Lit-tle Engine that Could etc. For a complete list of books, please visit the “board” above the Giving Chest in Hall of Missions. As always, we thank you for your support of our community. We look forward to expressing our “Love for the family” by providing them with a number of “new” books!

Easter ChoirEaster ChoirEaster ChoirEaster Choir

The Choir is looking for singers who would like to join them for two special

Easter anthems on March 31. One will be 'The Messiah Medley' from our

2008 Christmas Musical. If you are interested in singing please contact

Sandie @ egcc.music@verizon.net.

Wednesday Night Program Please RSVP for the catered dinner

(using your communication card in your pew or by calling the office)

6:00pm - Dinner 6:45pm - Sonshine Singers 7:00pm - Worship Choir 7:00pm - Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies

Cost: 0-4 Free, 5-12 $3, 13-Adult $5 ($20 Family Max)

This Week’s This Week’s This Week’s This Week’s Dinner:Dinner:Dinner:Dinner:

BreakfastBreakfastBreakfastBreakfast

Palm Sunday Worship March 24, 10:30 am

Maundy Thursday Communion Service March 28, 7:00 pm

Easter Sonrise Service - Lakeridge Farm March 31, *6:30 am*

(Breakfast to follow - at EGCC at 7:30am)

Easter Worship Celebration March 31, 10:30 am

Prayer Guide

Missions • Sharon Carlson, New York (IAM)

• Alex & Laura Crum, New York (WBT)

Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. - Psalm 4:1

Praise • Pastor Ron and Paula Sylvester have a solid offer on their house

Prayer Requests • Church finances • EGCC family’s & friends’ salvation • Pray for EGCC Elder Board and Search Committee

• Send us into people’s lives to share God’s love in Christ through our witness • Those who are unemployed, especially those who are a part of our church family • The marriages and families within the church

Unfortunately, space limits the requests we can run continuously. Please continue to pray for those not appear-ing in this week’s bulletin. Please contact us if your prayer request needs to be updated.

Serving Our Country & Community • All active members of the military, the veterans, and all of their families • Our President and National Leaders • Our local leaders and government

Loved ones and friends who need our prayers… • Prayers of healing for Hope, the girlfriend of Pastor Phil's son, Dean. She had back surgery on Tuesday and experiencing much pain and discomfort.

• Laura Beth Richman’s mother is suffering from pneumonia and has a week immune system. Please pray for her recovery.

• Judith Feurer, who has stage 4 lung cancer. • Faith James (Schenectady Teacher) – Please pray for the family of the 8-year-old boy who died in Schenectady. Pray for the Schenectady staff and students as we make it through this difficult time.

• Carol Versocki’s friend, Karen, came through her first surgery. Please continue to pray for her continued healing as it will be a long process.

• Cheri Vedder's daughter Kristie, now at Sunnyview. Prayers on her behalf as well as for the family.

• Caleb Sloan as he continues his Marine job training in 29 Palms, California. • Sharon Pedersen, wife of retired missionary, Ed Pedersen has a blocked carotid artery. • Grace Bartholomew, wife of retired missionary, Paul Bartholomew has suffered a stroke and has lost movement on the left side of her body. They are asking for prayer to guide her phy-sicians with the proper treatment plan.

• All homebound members

Sermon Notes:

Sermon: “The Disciplines of Service and Sacrifice” Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

I. The Discipline of Service – putting the needs of others above your own II. The Discipline of Sacrifice – abstaining from necessities in order to meet the needs of others

Missionaries John & Melinda Bernard, South Carolina (UWM)

Sharon Carlson, New York (IAM)

Alex & Laura Crum, New York (WBT)

Glen & Beverly Ewart, New York (IVCF)

Joseph & Tamara Hill, Arizona (PIONEER)

Paul & Nanette Holt, New York (IVCF)

Rev. Ted & Diane Holzmann, Germany (TEAM)

Alex & Fran Knauss, North Carolina (TWR)

John & Gail Morris, Colorado (AOE)

Cherie & Rick Vedder, New York (YFC)

Gordon & Sara Williams, Wisconsin (WBT)

Mark & Rae Wilson, Guinea (SIM)

General Outreach Conservative Congregational Christian Conference,

East Glenville Christian Preschool, National Association of Evangelicals, Mekeel Christian School, Spa Christian School,

Dorcas Society and Flannelgraph (EGCC), City Mission of Schenectady, Capital District Youth for Christ, Latham, NY

Retired Missionaries Paul & Grace Bartholomew (WBT), Claire Burford (BCM), Ruth Gibbs, North Carolina (SIM), Cliff & Melba Greene (WBT), Betty Hoffman (AWM), Rev. Mi-

chael & Athena Kantartjis (OC), Richard & Priscilla Mellen (WBT), Rev. Edwin & Sharon Pedersen (SAM), Natasha Poysti (RCR), Ardy Soules (ISI), Fred & Goldie Stoll (SIM), Chuck and Muriel Davis (AIM), Evie McNutt (MM)

Remember to pray

for our missionaries and supported

agencies daily

Rev. Cliff Christensen Interim Senior Pastor Sandie Wanamaker Director of Worship Ministries Susan Perregaux Director of Children’s Ministries

National Association of Evangelicals We are affiliated with:

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

East Glenville Community Church 335 Saratoga Road

Glenville, NY 12302

EGCC STAFF SERVING IN HIS NAME

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

EGCC Christian Preschool 335 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302

Linda Wachtel, Director

518-399-6894 or egcc.preschool@verizon.net

Rev. Phil Sears Assistant Pastor

Nathan Caldwell

Director of Student Ministries

Gina Vendetti Administrative Assistant

Office Phones: 399-3151, 399-3105 Fax: (518)399-0302 OFFICE HOURS

8:30 am- 1:30 pm Monday through Friday

WEB SITE: www.egcchurch.org E-MAIL: Office: office@egcchurch.org

Sandie: egcc.music@verizon.net

ELDER BOARD

Tom Bischoff Dave Brzozowski

Alex Crum Jim Fischer Don Kraines Gary Williams