Sunday, January 23, 2011                                                         10:30 am

        THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

                                                           

GATHERING MUSIC

 

CHORAL INTROIT                           

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                Psalm 27.4-9                               Wes Hensley

One   One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the

          house of the LORD all the days of my life,

Many TO GAZE UPON THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD, AND TO SEEK HIM

          IN HIS TEMPLE.

 

One   For in the day of trouble, He will keep me safe in his dwelling;

Many HE WILL HIDE ME IN THE SHELTER OF HIS TABERNACLE

          AND SET ME HIGH UPON A ROCK.

 

One   Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me;

          at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;

Many I WILL SING AND MAKE MUSIC TO THE LORD.

 

One   Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.

Many MY HEART SAYS OF YOU, "SEEK HIS FACE!" YOUR FACE, LORD,

          I WILL SEEK.

 

One   Do not hide your face from me; do not turn your servant away

          in anger;

Many YOU HAVE BEEN MY HELPER. DO NOT REJECT ME OR FORSAKE

          ME, O GOD MY SAVIOR. AMEN.

 

HYMN                                    Marching to Zion                     UM Hymnal, 733

                                                                                                   

WELCOME AND FRIENDSHIP TIME

Please remain standing, and give a friendly greeting to your neighbor.

 

 

 

RESPONSE                             The Spirit in Me

The spirit in me greets the spirit in you, Alleluia!

God's in us and we're in God, Alleluia!

 

CHORAL ANTHEM         Let All the World Rejoice              Joseph M. Martin

 

SONG BEFORE PRAYER             Lord, Listen                Faith We Sing, 2193

 

TIME OF SILENT PRAYER

 

JOYS AND CONCERNS

As the pastor moves among the congregation, be encouraged

to express the joys or concerns that are on your heart today.

Joys: Praise God      Concerns: Lord, hear our prayer

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                   Everyone

          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.

 

CHORAL RESPONSE

 

YOUNG PEOPLES’ MOMENT

After the Young People’s Moment, Pre-Schoolers through 3rd grade

are free to go to Creative Expression time.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT TIME AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE

Please sign in using the red-covered folder.

 

WORSHIP SONG       Holy Ground / We Are Standing (3x)             See Insert

 

SCRIPTURE                                                    Luke 2.22-33; Revelation 21.3-7

 

 

 

MESSAGE                                                                        Pastor Rich LaShure

                A TALE OF TWO CITIES

 

WORDS OF OFFERING

 

OFFERTORY

 

DOXOLOGY                                                                                     Strathdee

                   Praise God from whom all blessings flow

                   Praise God all creatures here below

                   Praise God above the heavenly host

                   Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

 

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

CAROL             The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy           Faith We Sing, 2098

 

BENEDICTION                                                                                              

 

RESPONSE                          God Be In My Head                              See Insert

 

CLOSING MUSIC