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(While waiting for Service to begin you may write, on the Prayer Request Card in the pew, any concerns for which you would like us to pray.  Please hand it to an usher during announcements)

 

Please silence electronic devices so you do not disrupt the prayerful contemplation of others.

 

COMING TOGETHER IN GOD’S NAME

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader:  The risen Christ is with us.

People: Praise the Lord!

PRELUDE                           “Prelude on “Ave Verum Corpus””                   W. A. Mozart

LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES

INTROIT                            “Unite and Join Your Cheerful Songs”           arr. E. O. Excell

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN       “I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing”       No. 333

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON (Seated and in unison)

We celebrate the coming of the Light of the world; we have prayed for that light to enter our lives and our world. Yet we confess that there have been times when we have obscured the light for others through insensitivity and prejudice, through the use of careless and hurtful words or selfish and destructive actions. Come Lord Jesus, be light for our darkness and empower us with your Spirit to be faithful bearers of your light into all the shadowy and clouded areas of people's lives. Amen.

All pray in silence.

Leader:     Hear the good news:  Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us.  In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

People:   In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.  Glory to God.  Amen.

USHERS COLLECT PRAYER REQUESTS

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS                                              PASSING OF THE PEACE

 

READING AND PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Seated, in unison)

Let the words of our mouths, and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer.  Amen.

FIRST LESSON                                                                              1 Corinthians 9:16-23

*GOSPEL LESSON                                                                                      Mark 1:29-39

RESPONSE

Leader:  This is the word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM                                        “Lord, Meet Us Here”                          arr. M. Weston

Chancel Choir

 

CHILDREN’S CHURCH                                                                                Matilda Ogoo

[Following the anthem, children 6 through 10 years of age are invited to accompany their leader to Children’s Church which is held in the Basement.]

SERMON                                        “A Time of Solitude”                           Rev. Dr. Young

 

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

SHARING OF PRAYER CONCERNS

PRAYER HYMN                        “There Is a Balm in Gilead”           No. 375 verses 1 & 2

(As we sing, those who wish may come and kneel or stand at the altar rail for prayer.)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE                                                                                          

PRAYER RESPONSE            “Love God with All Your Soul”                             L. Mason

 (Please return to your seats after the Prayer Response.)

 

OFFERING OUR THANKS TO GOD

OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS

OFFERTORY                                          “Adagio”                                        W. A. Mozart

*DOXOLOGY                                                                                                          No. 95

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING         “Musical Setting B”                               Pages 18-20

*THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread.  And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  Amen.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND LIFTING OF THE CUP

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

[All are welcome to participate in this sacrament.  At the direction of the ushers please come forward and proceed to the altar rail.  You may kneel or stand to receive communion.  Following the table dismissal please use the aisles as directed by the ushers to return to your seat.  Place your empty cups in the bowls located on the front pews near the aisles.]

COMMUNION HYMNS (please sing all verses)                                   618, 620, 624, 630

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING (in unison)

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us.  Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

SENDING FORTH TO SERVE GOD AS WE SERVE OTHERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*HYMN                                         “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”                         No. 569

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE                             “Amen”                                                 spiritual

POSTLUDE                                            “Postlude”                                        F. Dandrieu

            *Those who are able please Stand                             *** Ushers Seat Late Arrivals

 

SERVING OUR WORSHIP TODAY

Liturgist:  Shika Adeum-John                               Greeters:  Wendy Wallace and Abena Busia

Communion Steward: Genevieve Jarvis                                              Head Usher: Brian Kaye

Coffee Hour Hosts: 

 

ALTAR FLOWERS

Both Vases:  Given to the Glory of God

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BULLETIN SUPPLEMENT

 

February 5, 2012

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR HOMEBOUND IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Elizabeth Argust, Joan Didick, Helen Holman, Sallie Moore Robinson, Irene Richards, Dorothea Ruckman, Vera Schlosser, Alice Slemmer,

Please contact the church office if you know of anyone in need of prayer.

 

THIS WEEK

Sun.            Feb 5               9:30 AM      Adult Sunday School                           Fellowship Hall

Sun.            Feb 5         after worship      SOUPER SUNDAY                              Fellowship Hall

Sun.            Feb 5               1:00 PM      Disciple Class                                            Basement

Mon.            Feb 6               3:15 PM      Tutoring                                        Lord Stirling School

Tues.           Feb 7               7:30 PM      Trustees                                             Fellowship Hall

Wed.           Feb 8               7:00 PM      NA–Recovery is our Primary Purpose    Fellowship Hall

Thu.             Feb 9               6:30 PM      Wesleyan Ringers                               Fellowship Hall

Thu.             Feb 9               7:30 PM      Chancel Choir                                     Fellowship Hall

Sat.           Feb 11               9:30 AM      UWM Bible Study                                Fellowship Hall

Sat.           Feb 11               7:00 PM      NA – Real Deal                                    Fellowship Hall

 

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

Sun.          Feb 12               9:30 AM      Adult Sunday School                           Fellowship Hall

Sun.          Feb 12             11:00 AM      Children’s Sunday School                    Fellowship Hall

Sun.          Feb 12             12:45 PM      Confirmation Class Orientation                     Basement

Sun.          Feb 12               2:00 PM      State Theatre Insights                                 Sanctuary

Mon.          Feb 13               3:15 PM      Tutoring                                        Lord Stirling School

*Mon.        Feb 13               7:30 PM      Church Council                               Fellowship Hall

Wed.         Feb 15               7:00 PM      NA–Recovery is our Primary Purpose    Fellowship Hall

Thu.           Feb 16               6:30 PM      Wesleyan Ringers                               Fellowship Hall

Thu.           Feb 16               7:30 PM      Festival Choir                                      Fellowship Hall

Thu.           Feb 16               8:30 PM      Chancel Choir                                     Fellowship Hall

Fri.            Feb 17               7:00 PM      State Theatre Insights                                 Sanctuary

Sat.           Feb 18               2:00 PM      State Theatre Insights                                 Sanctuary

Sat.           Feb 18               7:00 PM      NA – Real Deal                                    Fellowship Hall

*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DAY FOR CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING THIS MONTH

Ash Wednesday Services February 22, noon and 7:30 PM

TODAY IS SOUPER SUNDAY:  This year’s SOUPER SUNDAY features new and exciting varieties of soup available for sale.  Barbara is making a special Lima Bean soup with lima beans from Cape May and Jimmie Mast is making a special southern soup with hominy.  Please stop by Fellowship Hall and purchase soup to support the mission work of the UMW.  The price is $6 per quart or $3 per pint. - UMW

UM HOMES THANKS YOU:  The church received a thank-you note for meeting 100% of our Fellowship Fund goal for 2011.  See the note posted in Fellowship Hall – Church Office

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MEN'S SHELTER:  Our Church will be hosting the Interfaith Men's Shelter again the week of February 26 through March 4. We host about 15 gentlemen from 7PM in the evening to 6:30AM the following morning. 

We need volunteers to staff the church each night of that week. This mostly involves just being present and making coffee in the evening and again in the morning.

Please sign up on the sheet on the pillar in Fellowship Hall.

Even if you can only stay the evening to help check the men in, it would be greatly appreciated!  -Chuck Weibel

RUMMAGE SALE:  Rummage Sale, May 4 & 5: Donations of gently used clothing, linens, and shoes are needed.  Also small household items.  Please bring to church by April 29, the set-up day. – Sue Zahorbenski

RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN, PLEASE:  There are containers at each door of the sanctuary to receive bulletins for recycling.  If you would prefer not to take your bulletin home, please drop it in the recycling container so that we can do our part as good stewards of the earth’s resources. Thanks!

IT’S REALLY VERY SIMPLE:  There is a simple, one-time way to serve your religious community - Host a Coffee Hour. The instructions for hosting are posted on the pillar in Fellowship Hall (above the sign-up sheet).  The church provides the coffee, tea, & cookies; the host(ess) provides milk & juice (baked goods are optional).  Please take the time to sign up today.

CURIOUS ABOUT COMMITTEE MEETINGS?:  The minutes from recent committee meetings are posted in Fellowship Hall (on the window wall bulletin board).  Copies are available in the basket at the back of the sanctuary near the large print hymnals. – Church Office

FROM THE OFFICE…:  If you wish to schedule a meeting or add an event to the church calendar, forms are now available in the rack outside the church office.  Please put completed forms in the IN BOX in the office or the file pocket on the office door. Deadline for an announcement in the bulletin is noon on Thursday. – Church Office

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 12:  2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45

Remember the church in your will.

 

IN FOCUS Preview Edition and February calendars are available in the racks near each entrance

 

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