UNITED
January 6, 2002 •
Epiphany of our Lord
Celebration Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE COME BEFORE GOD TO WORSHIP
ORGAN PRELUDE
BRINGING IN
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
by the Acolytes
WELCOME
PARISH
NOTES
CLIP BOARD
MINISTRY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The magi
came from many places, following a star.
People: We come to
worship and the star sheds light on our lives.
Leader: The magi
brought gifts to offer the Child.
People: We too
bring gifts – ourselves, our hopes, our dreams.
Leader: Shepherds
and magi – the meek and the mighty – all were welcome in
People: We too
come to
rejoicing in what we found.
*HYMN OF
PRAISE
(on insert)
“As With Gladness Men of
Old”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF
CHRIST
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS TO GOD
PRAYER
HYMN
#221
“In the Bleak
Mid-Winter”
SILENT
PRAYER
If you have a prayer joy or concern,
you are invited to fill out
a prayer card and hand it to the
usher during the prayer hymn.
PRAYERS OF
CONFESSION (in unison)
Dear and
glorious Lord, since ancient times, seekers after wisdom have sought you -- and
found you. By a marvelous star you led the mysterious kings of the East
to your side, where they learned to love and know you. Help us know you deeply
and personally, that we may finally quench the thirst to be loved that is
deeper than life. In common with all people, we long for a love richer
and more lasting than it is within our power to give. Forgive us when we look
to other loves for the fulfillment and understanding we need, unfairly
demanding of them what only you can supply. By the light of your Word, lead us
through the peaks and valleys of our lives, until at last we stand in the light
of your presence. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
WORDS OF
PROMISE
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD FOR
OUR LIVES
CHORAL
ANTHEM
Chancel Choir
“I Want to Walk as a Child of
the Light”
TIME WITH
OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE
READING
N.T. pg. 2
Matthew 2:1-12
THE
MESSAGE
Pastor Dale Ostema
“Hale Bop and the
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY
INVITATION
PRESENTING
OUR GIFTS, OFFERINGS AND SELVES TO GOD
ORGAN
OFFERTORY
*
DOXOLOGY
Tune: What Child is This
So bring
him incense, gold and myrrh, come, Peasant, king, to own him, the King of Kings
salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him. This, this is Christ
the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, to bring him laude, the
babe, the son of Mary.
*PRAYER OF
DEDICATION (in unison)
Wise God,
we bear our gifts to you as our homage for your presence in our lives. Take
these gifts, make them be an instrument in the world
for those in need. Remind us that your generosity to us far surpasses anything
we might give to you - teach us to respond the best we can. With your blessing
on these gifts here today, we thank you. Amen.
SACRAMENT
OF HOLY COMMUNION
THE INVITATION
PRAYER OF
THANKSGIVING
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING THE
BREAD AND THE CUP
Communion will be
served by intinction.
Please come by the
center aisle and return by the side aisle.
PRAYER OF
THANKS
*CLOSING
HYMN
#2173
“Shine, Jesus, Shine”
*COMMISSION AND
BLESSING
*ORGAN POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Got
lots of cans / bottles on hand??? The Junior Disciples and some of the
band youth would love to take them off your hands. They will be collecting
them on Saturday, February 2 from 10:00 - Noon. Or, if you want them
picked up sooner rather than later, please call the church at 775-5362 and we
will make arrangements to get them. Thanks!!
American Red Cross Blood
Drive
will be held at the
Monday, January 14, from
2:00 pm - 7:45 pm and
Tuesday, January 15,
from 11:00 am - 4:45 pm
Reminder Next Sunday - January 13
Acolytes:
Paul Wightman and Justin Bruner
Ushers/Greeters:
8:30 - Open
Greeters:
11:00 - Dan and Karen Zenner
Ushers:
11:00 - Joyce Cinco, Jane Wightman,
Ethel Foster, Ron & Marilyn Truax
Nursery:
Jeff and Laura Marion
Sermontime: Sue Christensen
Coffee
Hour: Open
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor
Dale Ostema
Parish
Assistant
Judy Coffey
Coordinator-Children
& Youth Ministries Debbie Ostema
Secretary
Carol Sharp
Assistant
Secretary
Carolyn Brines
Treasurer
Beverly Campbell
Chancel Choir
Director
Walt Stump
Bell Choir
Director
Lisa Wilson
Organists
Virginia Pulford, Ann Hunt
Pianist
Darlene Ressler
Choir
Accompanist
Ann Hunt
Nursery Care
Giver
Lisa Wilson
Custodial
Staff
Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew
Snow
Removal:
Opportunities
for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, January 6, 2002, Epiphany of the Lord
8:30
am - Contemporary Worship Service
Holy
Communion at both services
9:30
am -
11:00
am - Celebration Worship Service
Coffee
Hour Fellowship follows each service
Children’s
Choir Practice follows service
Monday, January 7
9:30
am - UMW Executive Board6:30 pm - FIA Group
7:00
pm - Finance
7:00
pm - Boy Scouts
7:30
pm - Evangelism
7:30
pm - Church & Society
Tuesday, January 8
Lunch
-
7:30
pm - Administrative Council
Wednesday, January 9
6:00
pm - Staff/Parish
6:30
pm -
7:30
pm - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, January 10
7:00
am - Promise Keepers
Sunday, January 13, 1st Sunday after Epiphany
8:30
am - Contemporary Worship Service
9:30
am -
11:00
am- Celebration Worship Service
11:00 am - Learning to use the Bible -
Third through Fifth Grades
Coffee
Hour Fellowship follows each service
Children’s
Choir practice follows service
4:00
pm - Confirmation Orientation
5:00
pm - Junior Disciples meets at the church
6:00
pm - Sr. High Youth at the home of Tyler Redes
For Changes in Activities for the Week
Info Source 775-4636 - Message No. 3152
THANK YOU
We
want to thank everyone for celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary
with us and also the beautiful cards and good wishes were greatly appreciated.
Harold and Marvel Gekeler
Grand Sweep to Begin
More than twenty-five
participants have, to date, signed up for the Grand Sweep Bible Study.
Three sessions of the class will be held each week. The schedule is as
follows:
Group #1
Monday evenings at 7:30
p.m.
(Time is flexible)
Group # 2
Wednesday afternoon at
2:00 p.m.
(Time is flexible)
Groups # 3
Sunday morning at 9:30
a.m.
Pastor Dale will be
leading the Monday and Wednesday groups with Lynn Cummings leading the Sunday
morning class. Each meeting should last about one hour and fifteen
minutes. Some adjustment will be made during the summer months for the
Sunday morning group’s time.
If you have any
questions or needs such as child care, please contact Pastor Dale at 775-5362
Confirmation Orientation
will be held next Sunday, January 13, at 4:00
p.m. at the church for youth and their parents
TODAY’S
WORSHIP MINISTRY. . .
Liturgist:
8:30 -
11:00 - Jane Wightman
Organist
/ Pianist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes:
Mckenzie Coy and Alison Ostema
Usher
/ Greeter 8:30 - Pat and Don Lakin
Greeters:
11:00 - Jon, Wendy and Caleb Fulton
Head
Usher: Dee Piltz
Ushers: Tim
Coffey, Ethel Foster, Dan and Karen Zenner,
Marilyn and Ron Truax
Nursery:
Jack and Sue Simcock
Sermontime: Lynda Coy
Coffee
Hour: Open
Chancel Flowers
Our
Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of Patricia Beebe,
our mother and grandmother, from Scott, Lisa, Karen, Logan and Connor Kassuba.
Loose Plate Offering
The
“Loose Plate” offering for the first Sunday of the month is designated for the Samaritan Centers. This is a
place where folks can obtain professional counseling for emotional crisis
brought on by stress, depression or life changes. This service is open to
all regardless of income, or religion. This church related community
agency works from the South Central Michigan area and the
Youth Groups to Meet
Both
the Junior Disciples and the Senior High Youth are meeting on Sunday, January
13. The JD’s will meet at the church from 5:00 -7:00 p.m.. The Sr. High Youth will meet at the home of
Tyler Redes