April 10 Bulletin

Claremont United Church of Christ Sunday, April 10, 2022 10:00 am We are an Open and Affirming congregation, welcoming into our full life and ministry persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, races, socioeconomic status, faith experiences, countries of origin, and abilities. Jesus welcomes everyone and so do we!

A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP CLAREMONT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST PRELUDE Keep on Moving Forward Pat Humphries Hangan With Millard INTROIT Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days ST. FLAVIAN CALL TO WORSHIP One: We come to prepare for the holiest of weeks. All: Today we will begin with praise, with joyful Hosannas on our lips; One: Thursday we will travel through betrayal. All: Friday we will descend into the depths of evil and death, cradling hope deep in our hearts. One: Saturday we will watch and wait to see if Christ’s promise of resurrection might be true. All: Jesus leads us through this week, and we will follow, for he is our wise Savior, the Living Word who sustains us. One: We wave palm branches in anticipation, we lay our love before him, to cushion his walk. All: Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is the One who ushers forth us the kingdom of God! OPENING HYMN #216 All Glory, Laud, and Honor ST. THEODULPH WELCOME PRAYER OF CONFESSION We confess that we are not so different from those who welcomed you, O Jesus, into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, yet later shouted “Crucify him!” or remained silent in the face of injustice. We have betrayed you too, Lord Jesus by our sins both secret and known. Yet you went all the way to the cross for us, with the promise to rise again on the third day so that we might be redeemed. Help us to see your glory, draw us closer to you that we may become more faithful, and more joyful disciples. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE One: … in the name of Jesus Christ, you are being forgiven, even now. All: Glory be to God. Amen!

CLAREMONT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST COVENANT In response to God’s creating, redeeming, and sustaining love, we unite for the worship of God and the service of all. We seek to know the will of God and to walk in God’s ways made known in Jesus Christ; to love one another; to proclaim the Gospel to all the world; to work and pray for peace and justice; and to live in harmony with all creation. We trust the presence of the Holy Spirit in trial and rejoicing and the promise of eternal life both now and for evermore. Amen. PASSING OF THE PEACE One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. LITURGICAL SONG Where Children Belong James Ritchie This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshipping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong. SERMON ON THE STEPS Rev. Laurel Capesius OFFERING/ANTHEM Ride On, Ride On in Majesty Graham George arr. Richard W. Gieseke MUSICAL RESPONSE In Our God, We’ll Be Ever Thankful Taizé DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Mark 8:31-37 31 Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and

after three days rise again. 32 He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33 But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” 34 He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35 For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. 36 For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? 37 Indeed, what can they give in return for their life?” SERMON Rev. Dr. Jen Strickland (un)faithful: When Even Disciples Miss the Mark “That Time When Jesus Called Peter Satan” HYMN #223 What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE BAPTISM OF YASAMAN MORADY PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER To honor the power of both the traditional and new versions of the Lord’s Prayer, we will alternate which version we pray each week. One: …We pray these things using the words you teach us, saying together, All: Our Father/Mother/Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom/kin-dom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom/kin-dom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. GUEST ARTIST Going Away The Staple Singers Hangan With Millard BENEDICTION CLOSING RESPONSE Wait for the Lord (1x Choir, 2x ALL) Taizé

POSTLUDE Toccata on All Glory, Laud and Honor Michael Burkhardt Special thanks to our Media Ministry Volunteer: David Moore EASTER LILY REMINDER: Easter Lily orders are due by tomorrow- Monday, April 11! Lilies are $13 each and can be given in honor or in memory of loved ones. (All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Pastoral Emergency Fund.) Fill out the electronic form in Friday’s “Staying Connected” email or contact the Office Manager at [email protected] or (909) 626-1201. ALTAR FLOWERS Today’s flowers are sponsored by Man Dy as a reminder of the beauty of God's love, even during the darkest of times. As we journey through Holy Week, may we remember that God's love is always there, even when we feel at our lowest. GUEST ARTIST Elizabeth Hangan and Marguerite Millard began informally singing with each other at The Folk Music Center where they both work. They decided to combine the enjoyment of singing together with their love of American Roots music to form the duo Hangan With Millard. They have performed in Claremont and the LA area. Elizabeth sings and plays in a variety of bands including The Elizabeth Hangan Band, LA Love Band, 909 Soul Project, Blues and Fries. Marguerite

sings with her brother David in the local band Squeakin’ Wheels. The duo always enjoys singing at UCC. HYMN COMMENTARY \"All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Theodulph of Orleans (750-821) wrote this hymn while imprisoned by King Louis I, son of Charlemagne. In medieval and modern England and France, clergy and choirs paraded through their towns, singing this hymn. Melchior Teshner (1584-1635) composed this tune. His son and then grandson followed him as pastors in the same church in Germany. CLAREMONT UCC PRAYER LIST Join us in prayer this week for the following individuals. Would you like to get involved with the Prayer Team? Please contact Judi Bayer at (215) 350-3397 or email [email protected]. THOSE SEEKING ENCOURAGEMENT: Mary Alexander, twin of Martha Stephenson Charles Folks, family of Marsha Madison Danielle McLain Amsbury & Family, friend of Zina Grishenko, grandmother of Alex Grabarchuk Clarisse Nakahama Leventhal Family, friends of Francesco Barbera Kelly Anthe, friend of Sandy Fasano Linda Hodson & Family, CUCC member Jennifer Araujo, friend of Carolyn Barbera Corey Laponis, former CUCC sexton Katrina Armienti, friend of Carolyn Barbera Embert Paul Madison, Jr., son of Marsha Madison Francesco Barbera & Family, CUCC member Randi McKee & Family, friend of Blair Aldworth The Barnum Family, CUCC attenders Margaret Merhoff, CUCC member Casey & Sarah Boatman, Tatum & Everett, Priscilla Otto & her daughter, Perla Valenzeula, Family of Sandy Wittwer & Galen Kenoyer CUCC attenders Elaine Bumiller, CUCC member Valeria Pizzetti, friend of Dona Turk Jill Carol, CUCC member Christy Powell, friend of Ali Perreault Joe Carrero & Shane Jukes, friends of Maria Andrade Mario Ramos, Adelanto detainee Amy Campbell, friend of Blair Aldworth Sandra Spiker, friends of Tim & Peggy Constantine, Irma Castaneda, CUCC attender Denise Spooner, & Joe Marino Maria Chave, friend of Silvia Young Jennifer Stephenson, CUCC staff Cynthia Chertos, CUCC member Lucy, Claire, & John Stover, friends of Linda Tajima The DiMitri Family, family of the Barbera’s Paul Towne, family of Howard Towne Ellen Feyk, CUCC member Carol & Linda, friends of Kay Brand Victoria Findlay & Allison Thomkins, Roger & Jeane, friends of Ruth Sandberg CUCC member & her daughter

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING: Caitlin Antrim, friend of Jean Marston Patricia Molina, aunt of Beatriz Roman Castellanos Robert Apodaca, friend of Lydia de los Rios Mila Moncayo, friend of Francesco Barbera Jenny Appleford, friend of Jane Droubay Rick Moore, friend of Maria Andrade Tony Araunz-Martinez, friend of Maureen Moorman Jeffrey Mulder, son of Sheri Mulder Stacey Ballard Cynthia Munos, daughter of Juan Munoz Cristina Bergfalk, mother of Benjamin & family of Linda Murray, CUCC member Virginia Bergfalk Steve Murray, extended family of Judith Bayer Stephanie Bertleson, Betty Frank’s niece Myles Nielson, grandson of Bea Gallegos Charles Blickenstaff, brother of Judith Bayer’s Barbara Patch, friend of Ruth Abel neighbor Madeline Patane, CUCC member Debbie Brown, friend of Judi Bayer Greg Pavlik, friend of Marsha Madison Laura Burt, CUCC member Jessie Colby Pryce, friend of Linda & Craig Cummings Tracy Buss, friend of Blair Aldworth Whitney Relf Carlene Cable, friend of Sherry McCauley Jenna Robinson, friend of Rita Dixon Alice Chin, CUCC attender Xochitl Romero, neighbor of Judith Bayer Denise Christopoulos, friend of Sandy Fasano Margo Rouette, CUCC member Linda Cummings, CUCC member Lawrence Randall Rutt, father of Christopher Rutt Toni de los Rios, cousin of Lydia de los Rios Bernadette Sarver, cousin of Judith Bayer MaryAnn Delgadillo, mother of Christopher Jay Sharp, CUCC member Delgadillo Cheryl Sims, friend of Marsha Madison Ryan & Tammy Denny, friends of Missy McCormick Bo & Wayne Sims, brother and sister in-law of Marsha Margaret Duffy, extended family of Dali Podenski Madison Erica & Haley Enos, CUCC member & sister RaeAnn Sines, friend of Linda Corbin Matthew Enriquez, friend of Scott Bohlender Todd Songer, friend of Diana Miller Levi Entereso, CUCC member Joyce Sorrento, family of the Barbera’s Meredith Flinn, daughter of Marsha Madison’s friend Larry Starkweather, friend of Sandra Wittwer Sandy French, friend of Marsha Madison Kathy Starr, friend of Sherry McCauley Nina Fursova, grandmother of Alex Grabarchuk Martha Stephenson, CUCC member Bea Gallegos, CUCC member Julius M. Steubing, CUCC member Laurie Giesenhagen, CUCC member Jason Tarshis, friend of Sandy Fasano Daniel Graham, friend of Gayle Sharp Lorraine Telles, friend of Marta D’Anda Jennifer Grande, CUCC member Michael Toomay, son of Bea Gallegos Kimberly Griffin, CUCC attender Jocelyn Tuchon, daughter of Merritt Verrill Iris Harleman, friend of Shirley Jones Teresa Tulcan, friend of Anne Forburger Judy Hilgert, CUCC member Dakota Van Fossen, friend of Peggy Kelly Joan Hunter, Granny of Zoe Estrada Sandi Walter, CUCC member David Jamieson, CUCC member Felicia Warner, family of Denise & Kenneth Johnson Sarah Jones, mother of Carolyn Barbera Shirley Washington, CUCC member Terri King, CUCC member Chris Weldon, friend of Christopher Fairchild Michal Kohout, husband of Anne Bennett Kathy Widmer, friend of Cynthia Moreno Courtney Koverman, daughter of Briggs Gamblin Donna Williams, extended family of Shirley Jones Diana Krumme, friend of Dali Podenski Rev. Maria Wilson, CUCC attender Olivia Lakner, family friend of Carolyn Barbera Catherine Yamasaki, friend of Sandy Fasano Kathleen Leo, CUCC member Troy Zeleny, nephew of Anne Stromberg Nola Lewallen, mother of John Lewallen Ava & her father, Mike, friend of Ruth Abel Marlene Lobb, friend of Anne Stromberg Benjamin, grandson of Virginia Bergfalk Rosalie Logan, friend of Blair Aldworth Brian, friend of Tina Kambarian Frank & Barbara Malone, friends of Judith Bayer Chad, friend of Christopher Fairchild Jan Marshall, CUCC member Esperanza & Hector, extended family of Silvia Sherry McCauley, CUCC member Giordano Leslie McLoughlin, extended family of Diana Miller Ruthie, friend of Valerie Carrick Josephine Miller, mother of Deborah Castillero Simolena, grandmother of Sherry McCauley’s nurse Debbie Mitchell, CUCC member

PLEASE BE IN TOUCH Claremont United Church of Christ 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 626-1201 | claremontucc.org @uccclaremont Claremont United Church of Christ Senior Pastors Directors of Music & Fine Arts Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz Dr. Alexandra Grabarchuk [email protected], x230 [email protected], x242 Rev. Dr. Jen Strickland Dr. David Rentz [email protected], x228 [email protected], x242 Finance & Payroll Administrator Principal Organist Ms. Jocelyn Bocking Dr. Carey Robertson [email protected], x225 [email protected] Office Manager Building Manager Ms. Jasmine Tomita Mr. Adam Thomas [email protected], [email protected], x222 x240 Minister of Children, Youth, & Technology Director Families Mr. Jon Van Rev. Laurel Capesius [email protected] [email protected] Technology Assistant Children, Youth, & Families Mr. Josh Ngo Assistant [email protected] Ms. Elizabeth Zehm [email protected] ASL Interpreter Ms. Jennifer Stephenson Junior High Youth Director Ms. Zoe Estrada Moderator (Council President) [email protected] Ms. Rita Dixon [email protected] Director of the ECC Ms. Kristy Knight Pastor Emeritus [email protected], x226 Rev. Dr. Homer “Butch” Henderson