Week of January 8th, 2023
Order of Service
Announcements
Prelude
Welcome/ Opening Prayer
Hymn of Praise: UMH #73 – “O Worship the King” (Verses 1,2,3,)
Call to Worship:
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
PEOPLE: And also, with you.
Leader: God shows no partiality. In every nation anyone who respects him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
PEOPLE: God has sent a message to all nations through his people Israel.
Leader: He has proclaimed to everyone the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ, who has been made Lord of all.
PEOPLE: He was anointed by the Holy Spirit and filled with power.
Leader: He went everywhere doing good and healing those oppressed by the devil.
PEOPLE: God was with him.
Leader: He was put to death on the cross, but God raised him up on the third day.
PEOPLE: He is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead.
Leader: All the prophets testify that those who believe in him receive forgiveness of sins through his name.
Contemporary Song: “How Great is our God” – By: Chris Tomlin
Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community
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.
Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings
Prayer of Thanksgiving – Pastor Janet
New Testament Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God
Gloria Patri: UMH #70
The Word Proclaimed with Pastor Janet: “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”
Closing Hymn: UMH #139 – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (Verse 1)
Benediction
Announcements & Community Events
Bible Study & Sunday School: Join us Tuesday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Community Dinner: It will be held on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Thanks to all who help with serving and food donations.
Pastor Dan Book Signing: This will be held at the Douglass Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 12th at 7:00 p.m.
MLK Day: The First UMC Church in El Dorado has a special program on Monday, January 16th from 9:30 – 2:00. Join them in fellowship to continue the legacy of Martin Luther King.
Leadership Board Meeting: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17th at 11:00 a.m.
TEFAP: Please let Genevieve know if you can help with the distribution on Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Groundhog Supper: All you can eat Pancake supper open to the community will be held on February 1st at 5:30 p.m.
Birthdays:
Marjorie Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-11
Anniversaries:
Dan & Paula Klotz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-15
Wally & Karen Dansereau . . . . . . . . 01-16
Serving You Today:
Pastor: Janet Sutter
Liturgist: Sheryl Brotton
Pianist: Trish Brown