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DOUGLASS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bulletin for the Week of January 2nd, 2022

Epiphany Sunday

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Order of Service

Announcements

Prelude

Welcome/ Opening Prayer

Hymn of Praise: UMH #369 – “Blessed Assurance” (Verses 1,2,3)

Call to Worship:
Leader: Sing aloud with gladness;
PEOPLE: God is gathering the people!
Leader: From the farthest parts of the earth we come:
PEOPLE: All who struggle; all who labor with new life!
Leader: Those who are weeping, God will console;
PEOPLE: Those who get lost find a clear path home. Let us worship the God who gathers us!

The Children’s Time – With Pastor Debbie

Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory/Doxology

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Old/New Testament Reading:  Jeremiah 31: 7-14; John 1:1-18
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God

Gloria Patri: UMH #70

The Word Proclaimed: “Come Home for Christmas: The Light of Home” – Given By: Pastor Debbie

Communion Hymn: “Come to the Table” by Side Walk Prophets

Holy Communion & Breaking the Bread

Closing Hymn: UMH #206 – “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” (Verse 1)

Benediction

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Announcements & Community Events

Bible Study: It restarts on Tuesday, January 4th at 10 a.m.

Sunday School: Please join us for classes each Sunday at 10 a.m.

Community Dinner: We will host the Community Dinner once again on Wed. Jan. 5th at 5:30 p.m. Please see the sign-up sheets if you can help with the food.

UMW Meeting: Calling all ladies, join us on Saturday, Jan. 8th at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. They will be setting some 2022 goals for the group.

Thank You: “How does one say thank you, when I am blessed on a regular basis by your kind words, thoughtfulness expressions of love and continued prayers. Such a surprise of recognition and the extra bonus gift, my heart was warmed!” – Ev

Birthdays:

None Noted

Anniversaries:

None Noted

Serving You Today:

Pastor: Debbie Senters
Liturgist: Genevieve Hood
Pianist: Brook Roberts (Prerecorded)

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