THIRD SABBATH AFTER EPIPHANY
11:00 a.m. January 21, 2001
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "How I Love Thy Law, O Lord!" #253
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Mark 1:14-15)
Leader: Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
People: And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
God of glory, you sent Jesus among us as the light of the world, to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the brightness of your light. We turn away from the poor; we ignore cries for justice; we do not strive for peace. In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin. Baptize us once again with your Spirit. Forgive us and renew us so that we may show forth that glory that people saw shining in the face of Jesus. This we ask in the name of the only-begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15).
People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (I Peter 2:24).
s Hymnbook: "Break Thou the Bread of Life" #250
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Proclaim God’s Word
Children's Sermon: "Empty Shoes"
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
First Reading: Sel 4, p471, Psalm 19
Second Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Anthem:
Sermon: "Standing Under the Bible"
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "Tell Me the Old, Old Story" #403
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Whether Magi from a foreign land, or neighbors next door, all are welcome to worship the God and Father of us all. Come, let us glorify our Creator!
Bible Study: We are studying II Kings on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The WOC Week of Prayer Program is today at 2:30 p.m. in the Ladies' Parlor. Everyone is invited to this program.
The Women of the Church will be taking offerings at the entrances of the church to be given to PATH on Super (Souper) Bowl Sabbath, January 28--which is next Sabbath.
The movie, "Left Behind," will be shown at the church on February 4, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Willie Yarbrough has transferred to White Oak of Rock Hill. Please keep Willie and all our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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