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DOUGLASS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bulletin for the Week of January 9th, 2022

Baptism of the Lord

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Order of Service

Announcements

Prelude

Welcome/ Opening Prayer

Hymn of Praise: UMH #89 – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (Verses 1,2,3,4)

Call to Worship:
Leader: The Father’s voice bears witness to the Son.
PEOPLE: God has shown himself to us.
Leader: The Son bows his head beneath the waters of the Jordan.
PEOPLE: God has shown himself to us.
Leader: Christ submits to John’s baptism and frees us from slavery.
PEOPLE: God has shown himself to us.
Leader: God’s love is seen to the end of the world.
PEOPLE: God has shown himself to us.

Recognition of 2022 Lay Leadership Chairs:
Cheryl Wilson . . . . . . . . Administrative Council
Elaine Barneycastle . . . . Finance
Larry Darter . . . . . . . . . . Staff/Parish Relations
Mike Anderson . . . . . . . Trustees

The Children’s Time: With Pastor Debbie

Contemporary Song: FWS #2071 – “Jesus, Name Above All Names” (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: Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22
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: Well Pleased” –  Pastor Debbie

Closing Hymn: UMH #420 – “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” (Verse 1,2,3 4)

Benediction

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Announcements & Community Events

Bible Study: Bible Study will be hosted on Tuesday, January 11th 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.

Senior Center: Join them for breakfast at the Senior Center on Saturday, January 15th from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. It is also time to renew membership for $1.00 for the 2022 year.

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

Office: Please note that Ev is out of the office all this week, as she’s off to Texas. Pastor Debbie will still be in.

TEFAP: Please let Genevieve know if you can help with the distribution on Saturday, January 22nd from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Birthdays:

None Noted

Anniversaries:

Dan & Paula Klotz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-15
Wally & Karen Dansereau . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-16

Serving You Today:

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

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