2021 Spring Ministry Guide

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Ministry Guide WORSHIP | GROW | SERVE

Dear UALC family, “Ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:15-16 I know you came to this Ministry Guide for information about what to do next. And you came to the right place. You’ll find helpful information about upcoming worship, small groups, and service opportunities in these pages.

But can I say something else first? THANK YOU. We have been through quite a decade this past year! And there is so much to celebrate. You put God first in worship­—online, outdoors, indoors, and every which way. You loved one another with phone calls, friendship, and forgiveness in Christ. Your families figured out how to do Kids’ Church in a Box. Through our missions and ministries you supported a record year in our vegetable garden; you sponsored international missionaries, and you supported school children in our area in their craziest year ever. And there’s so much more! For a small sample of how far God has brought us this year, go back and check out ualc.org/2020. In a dry and thirsty year, you have been like an Oasis of God’s grace.

Finally, I really hope you’ll be part of our Congregational Meeting on April 25. There’s a lot more I want to share with you, especially about what’s coming up in worship this summer and where I see God leading us in the coming years. And it’s easy: you can Zoom in from the comfort of your own home! You can find the link and all the info at ualc.org/council.

In the love of Jesus, Pastor Steve

[ WORSHIP ]

We gather to worship God and encourage one another in the faith. We hear from God’s Word and participate in the sacraments of communion and baptism. Find updates and access to worship online at ualc.org/worship.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Registration required R for in-person services.

Find the most up-to-date worship schedule and worship online at ualc.org/worship.

MILL RUN MODERN

LYTHAM ROAD TRADITIONAL

April 11-May 16 In-person, Indoor R 9am, 11am

In-person, Indoor 9am, 11am

Online 9am, 11am

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Online 9am, On-demand by 11am

SCHEDULE BEGINNING MAY 23: MILL RUN MODERN In-person, Outdoor 9am, 11am

LYTHAM ROAD TRADITIONAL In-person, Indoor 9am, 11am

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Online 9am, On-demand by 11am

Online 9am, 11am

Sunday Mornings for Kids ualc.org/kids

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Sign-up for the nursery at both campuses and Kids’ Church at Mill Run when you register for a worship service. Space is limited to maintain safety. Kids’ Church in a Box is offered through May. Su Su Su

Kids’ Church & Nursery Nursery Kids’ Church on Zoom

9 & 11am MR 9 & 11am LR 10am

Through 5/16 Online through 5/16

Contact: Andrea Taphorn, ataphorn@ualc.org LR: Lytham Road MR: Mill Run

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[ WORSHIP] SERMON SERIES COMING UP THE WAY: THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS Easter isn’t just a Sunday, it’s a season! In the weeks after Easter, we will study the early church and the way that they experienced the resurrecting power of Jesus. We’ll discover that through the Spirit, Jesus continues to make a way for His people, no matter what opposition they faced.

TOPICS

EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35

ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH BAPTIZED Acts 8:26-39

STEPHEN’S WITNESS Acts 7:51-60

GALATIANS We will finish our year of walking through the Bible with a study of the New Testament letter to the Galatians. In this spiritually and theologically rich book, we are reminded of the true Gospel and called away from any false gospel that would steal the hope we have in Jesus.

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LIVING BY FAITH Galatians 1:13-17, 2:11-21

ONE IN CHRIST Galatians 3:23-29

THE DANGER OF WORKS Galatians 3:1-9

PENTECOST Galatians 4:1-7

DAILY WORSHIP Daily Worship Resources ualc.org/dailyworship or the UALC App

Our daily pursuit to grow in relationship with God typically looks like daily Bible readings and prayer. However, it can also include disciplines like fasting, confessing, journaling, simplicity, solitude, and stewarding talents and resources.

DAILY WORSHIP—BIBLE READINGS APRIL 11-17 11 Luke 24:13-35 12 Acts 4:1-12 13 Acts 4:13-31 14 Acts 4:32-37 15 Acts 5:1-11 16 Acts 5:12-16 17 Acts 5:17-42 MAY 2-8 2 Gal 1:13-17, 2:11-21 3 Hebrews 11:1-40 4 Matthew 17:17-21 5 Mark 5:24-34 6 Romans 4:9-25 7 1 Cor 2:1-5 8 2 Cor 10:12-18

APRIL 18-24 18 Acts 7:51-60 19 Acts 11:1-18 20 Acts 16:16-40 21 Acts 26:1-32 22 Acts 28:17-31 23 Romans 3:21-31 24 Romans 5:1-11

MAY 9-15 9 Gal 3:1-9, 23-29 10 Gal 3:10-14 11 Ephesians 2:6-10 12 1 Cor 3:18-22 13 Gal 5:4-5 14 Colossians 2:9-17 15 Matthew 11:28-30

MAY 23-29 23 Acts 2:1-4, Gal 4:1-7 24 Romans 8:12-17 25 Acts 3:17-26 26 Hebrews 6:13-20 26 Romans 9:6-9 28 1 John 2:28-29 29 1 John 3:7-10

MAY 30-JUNE 5 30 Gal 4:8-20 31 Gal 5:1-6 1 Gal 5:7-15 2 Gal 5:16-18 3 Gal 5:19-26 4 Gal 6:1-10 5 Gal 6:11-18

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APRIL 25-MAY 1 25 Acts 8:26-39 26 Romans 5:1-14 27 Romans 10:1-21 28 1 Cor 4:1-21 29 1 Cor 11:17-34 30 2 Cor 1:3-11 1 2 Cor 13:1-10

MAY 16-22 16 Gal 3:23-29 17 Romans 12:3-8 18 1 Cor1:10-12 19 1 Cor 7:22-24 20 1 Cor 12:12-20 21 Ephesians 2:11-22 22 Colossians 3:12-17

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[ GROW ] SMALL GROUPS

Small Groups – Community | Care | Growth ualc.org/smallgroups

A small group is a band of brothers and sisters in Christ where you can know and be known, love and be loved, care and be cared for, and grow in Christ together. Small groups meet 3-4 times per month all across town and new groups are always forming. If you have interest in joining a group or facilitating a new one, sign up online or contact a director.

UALC Small Groups serving together

Lytham Road: Tammy Schuster, tschuster@ualc.org Mill Run: Peggy Bronson, pbronson@ualc.org

GROWTH WORKSHOPS

For a full list of workshops and to register, visit ualc.org/growth.

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Alpha

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Explore the meaning of life, contemplate Jesus for the first time, or enhance their faith. The video teaching and group discussions present the basic, universal elements of Christianity.

4/8- 5/27

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6:30-8:30pm

Online

Contact: David White, dwhite@ualc.org

Baptism Workshop ualc.org/growth R

For those interested in being baptized or baptizing their children.

Adults, teens, and children of any age are welcome.

Second Sunday/month Online (or by appointment)

1-2pm

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New Member Workshop ualc.org/growth R

UALC is a dynamic family always welcoming new people. This workshop is built for those who want to learn more about UALC, meet people, and join our community in following Jesus together.

Led by campus pastors and staff, it’s the best way to get connected and understand how we are living out our mission to be and to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

4/25, 5/2 5/9

Su Su

4-5:45pm Worship Service

MR or LR

Contact: David White, dwhite@ualc.org

Adult Growth Workshops ualc.org/growth R

Growth Workshops cover a range of topics, meet us where we need to mature, and prepare us for what’s next in life. Workshops available to be scheduled now are Caring for Your Marriage During Covid, Following Jesus after Isolation, Following Jesus in Your Workplace, and Following Jesus in the Second Half (of life).

Contact: Jeff Morlock, adults@ualc.org

I DON’T KNOW YOUR NAME As we begin to venture back to more in-person interaction, it comes with high likelihood that we will need a little help remembering each other. Or perhaps meeting each other for the first time! There’s nothing quite like that moment where you know that you should know someones name, but you just don’t.

Lets extend abundant grace to one another as we re-engage, and lets be filled with courage and humility to ask that vulnerable question; “I’m not sure if we’ve met. Remind me your name again?”

If you find that you don’t know anybody’s name, or have recently joined our church community, another great way to engage is to attend our New Member Workshop. It’s coming up at the end of April and all are welcome. See above for details.

LR: Lytham Road MR: Mill Run

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YOUTH MINISTRIES

Summer programs are still being planned. Find the most up-to-date information and registrations at: ualc.org/youth.

Kids’ Ministry: Preschool and Elementary ualc.org/prek or ualc.org/elementary

Kids’ Church | Sundays | In-Person and Online R Kids’ Church and Kids’ Church in a Box continue through May 16.

UALC Preschool and Kindergarten | 2021-22 School Year R Registration remains open for LR classes. Details at ualc.org/preschool.

Kids’ Camp | July 11-15 R For kids finishing grades 2-5 at Woodland Lakes Christian Camp in Amelia, Ohio. Registration deadline is June 20. Details at ualc.org/camps.

Contact: Andrea Taphorn, ataphorn@ualc.org

Middle School Ministry (MSM) ualc.org/middleschool

Ten Commandments Workshop | Sundays | Apr. 11-May 2 | 4pm | In-person | Lytham Road | On-demand during the week R For students and parents. Learn the meaning of each of the Ten Commandments and their value for life today.

End of Year Party | May 23 | 4:00-5:30 | Mill Run Celebrate the end of the year at the last MSM Group!

MSM Mission Trip | June 28-30 R On day trips, students serve at different sites around Columbus and meet at Mill Run for teaching and fellowship.

MSM Camp | July 15-19 R For kids finishing grades 6-8. We are headed back to Woodland Lakes Christian Camp in Amelia, Ohio. Details at ualc.org/camps.

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High School Ministry (HSM) ualc.org/highschool

HSM Group | Sundays | In-person (4pm) | Zoom (7pm) R Join other teens in a discipling community, where we check in on each other, study the Bible, pray, and serve others together.

HSM Mission Trip | June 20-26 A group of 22 students are traveling to Memphis, TN to serve in ministry. The congregation is invited to participate in fundraising events and prayer, to be scheduled.

HSM Summer Retreat | July 23-25 R Students are invited to get away for a weekend of relaxing, worship, prayer and hanging out.

Contact: Dan Kidd, dkidd@ualc.org

Family Camp at Cedar Bay ualc.org/camps

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UALC Family Camp has a 30-year UALC tradition that gathers more than 100 members and their friends. Accommodations include camping to lodges ranging from singlefamily units to ten-bedroom lodges.

With 500 acres and six miles of beautiful Lake Huron shoreline, Cedar Bay provides lots of recreation including sailing, swimming, hiking and fun for all ages. Each day has opportunities for growth and refreshment as we grow together in Christ.

7/31-8/6 Cedarville, MI

Cost varies by lodging

Contact: David, dwhite@ualc.org

LR: Lytham Road MR: Mill Run

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[ SERVE ]

For information on missions, local and around the world, visit ualc.org/serve.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SOUTH SUDAN

The Lutheran Church of South Sudan is impacting lives inside and outside of the church walls. Paul Ruot Gak, the librarian assistant at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, is one such life. Paul has experienced extreme trauma as one of the many refugees who walked from war-torn South Sudan to the safety of a refugee camp on the Ethiopian border. He lost his father, wife, and all of his children in the war. He carried his aged mother on his shoulders to get her to safety, but she died on the journey. When Paul arrived in Gambella, he was in a very dark place. He felt he had nothing to live for and merely wanted to die.

Rev. William Deng Lual, the Vice President of LCSS, dean of the Upper Nile District of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, took him in, fed him, and encouraged him as Paul attended church and began functioning again. As Paul began to heal through the LCSS and the message of hope from the gospel, he became integrated in the church. The LCSS offered him the library technician job at the school. His income and job has given him a place to serve and a purpose. The church has become his family. In recent years, Paul has married again, now has a child and is enrolled in the nursing program. Despite the huge losses in his life, Paul is grateful to God for the LCSS family and God’s redeeming love.

Community Garden at Mill Run ualc.org/garden

Mask up and come work in the garden. Thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables go to feed families in our community.

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O2 Conference

www.o2conference.org R

This year’s event will be hosted live at Mill Run and simultaneously broadcast online. Please register to attend.

Su 5/2

7:02pm MR/Online

$5 (in-person) | Free (online)

Contact: David White, dwhite@ualc.org

Festa-Val | May 21 | 6-8pm | Offsite wearefesta.org

Join the celebration and support our mission partner Festa (formerly SON Ministries) at their parking lot tailgate in Hilliard with food trucks.

Contact: info@wearefesta.org

CARE AND SUPPORT Prayer and Care ualc.org/care

For a full list of care and support ministries, go to our website.

Contact: Becki Bork, bbork@ualc.org

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Congregational Meeting ualc.org/council

Important updates from church leadership and voting on the nominees for Church Council and Nominating Committee.

4/25

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1pm

Online

Contact: council@ualc.org

UALC Podcast ualc.org/podcast

Listen in to conversations as we reflect and provide pragmatic practices around everyday life with Jesus and our community.

Contact: podcasts@ualc.org LR: Lytham Road MR: Mill Run

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OUR MISSION:

To be and to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

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3500 Mill Run Drive Hilliard, OH 43026

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2300 Lytham Road Columbus, OH 43220

614-451-3736 | www.ualc.org