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DOUGLASS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bulletin for the Week of January 23rd

Third Sunday after Epiphany

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Order of Service

Welcome/Announcements

Prelude

Welcome/ Opening Prayer

Hymn of Praise: UMH #57 – “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (Verses 1,2,3,4)

Call to Worship:
Leader: We have come to worship God, the Living God,
PEOPLE: Who calls prophets and teachers to bear witness.
Leader: We have come to praise God, the almighty God,
PEOPLE: Who answers the forces of hatred and hurt with the power of grace.
Leader: We have come to worship God, all gracious God,
PEOPLE: Who chooses even you and me, to receive and carry the Word of life and hope. All glory to God!

The Children’s Time – With Pastor Debbie

Contemporary Song: FWS #2226 – “Bind Us Together” (sing twice)

Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory/Doxology

Prayer of Thanksgiving

New Testament Reading: 1st Corinthians 12: 12-31
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God

Gloria Patri: UMH #70

The Word Proclaimed:  “Love Never Ends: You Are The Body” – With Pastor Debbie

Closing Hymn: UMH #560 – “Help Us Accept Each Other” (Verse 4)

Benediction

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Announcements & Community Events

Bible Study: Bible Study will be hosted every Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m.

Card Players: Calling all card players, join us on Tuesday, January 25th at 1:30 p.m.

Community Dinner: It will be held on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Thanks to all who help with serving and food donations.

Sunday School: Please join us for classes each Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Liturgist: Please sign the sheet in the lobby if you are available to be liturgist.

TEFAP: Thanks to all who helped with the Saturday distribution.

Sr. Center Monterey Dinner: Monday, Jan. 31st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Conference Events:

• SPRC/Staff Parish Training via Zoom Meeting on Saturday, January 29th from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
• Developing Your Mission Plan on Saturday, January 29th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the El Dorado First United Methodist Church

Birthdays:

Colleen Hancock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-28
Tucker Carlisle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-28
Kendra White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-30

Anniversaries:

None Noted

Serving You Today:

Pastor: Debbie Senters
Liturgist: Glenda Lindteigen
Pianist: Brook Roberts (Prerecorded)

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