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DOUGLASS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bulletin for the Week of January 30th, 2022

4th Sunday after Epiphany

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Order of Service

Announcements

Prelude

Welcome/Opening Prayer

Hymn of Praise: UMH #578 – “God of Love and God of Power” (All Verses)

Call to Worship:
Leader: We come to worship today to hear your good news,
PEOPLE: to hear of faith, hope and love ringing out from your kingdom.
Leader: We know that doubt, fear, and hatred can shake even the strongest.
PEOPLE: Shape us into faithful, hopeful people and fill us with your love that passes all understanding.

The Children’s Time – With Dee Moran

Contemporary Song: “This is Amazing Grace” by Phil Wickham (LYRIC VIDEO LINK)

Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community

Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer

Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory/Noisy Offering/Doxology

Prayer of Thanksgiving

New Testament Reading: 1st Corinthians 13:1-13
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: The Greatest of These” – Pastor Debbie

Closing Hymn: UMH #373 – “Nothing Between” (Verse 1 & Chorus)

Benediction 

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Announcements & Community Events

Bible Study: Bible Study will be hosted every Tuesday 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. (Maybe cancelled this week due to upcoming major winter storm forecasted).

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.

Safe Gatherings: Sheryl Brotton continues to show her Christian dedication to children, youth, and vulnerable adults. She has once again been approved to be a certified Safe Gatherings volunteer for our area. Thanks Sheryl for your continued love for those individuals less fortunate.

Senior Center Monterey Dinner: Monday, January 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Don’t forget your $1.00 and to sign up for the 2022 membership.

UMW Meeting: Ladies, join with this special group for some fun and fellowship on Saturday, February 5th at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Rock Christian & Methodist Sausage Supper & Auction: Saturday, February 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Rock gymnasium.

Birthdays:

Chuck Cody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/31

Frank Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/31

Polly Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/6

Anniversaries:

None noted

Serving You Today:

Pastor: Debbie Senters
Liturgist: Dee Moran
Pianist: Brook Roberts (Prerecorded)

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