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Gary United Methodist Church
Epiphany Sunday
January 7, 2018 9:00 & 11:00 AM
*Please stand as you are able.
Congregation reads bold print.
Congregational song books are the hard cover Hymnal and the smaller flexible book,
The Faith We Sing, both found in the pew racks.
Prelude
(9:00) I Know that My Redeemer Lives based on ANTIOCH
Dale Wood
I know that my Redeemer lives, Glory, Hallelujah!
What comfort this sweet sentence gives, Glory, Hallelujah!
(11:00) I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE
Altar Bells arr. Kimberly Morton
Mission and Ministry at Gary Church
*Call to Worship
We gather in the name of the living Christ to worship God.
Surely, God is in this place and calls us to worship in spirit and
in truth.
God’s love is for you and for all people everywhere.
That we may share God’s love and life, may we be renewed in
the refreshing Spirit of the living Christ.
The living Christ is with us.
Praise the Lord!
*Hymn I Sing the Almighty Power of God 152
(9:00) During the hymn, children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 are invited to come forward
to proceed with their leaders to the lower level for Kids’ Church. Children will
return to the Sanctuary during the hymn prior to Communion.
(11:00) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service.
Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers.
Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs. from 8:45 a.m.–12 p.m. on the lower level.
*Hymn This Is the Spirit’s Entry Now 608
(9:00) During the hymn, children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 will return to
the Sanctuary to join their families.
Invitation
Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly
repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore,
let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Confession and Pardon
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our
whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have
not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled
against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have
not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for
joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving 13
Sharing the Bread and the Cup
Communion Hymns
The congregation is invited to sing the communion hymns or to meditate silently.
Break Thou the Bread of Life 599
Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine 606
Breathe on Me, Breath of God 420
O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread 613
*Hymn Be Thou My Vision 451
*Benediction
*Postlude OLD HUNDREDTH arr. David N. Johnson
Opening Prayer
O God, we rejoice in your grace, given and received. We thank
you that you claim us, wash us, strengthen us, guide us, and that
you empower us to live a life worthy of our calling. In the way of
Jesus, make us as water in a dry and thirsty world. Establish us
to be places of refreshment. Root us and nurture us in love, that
with all your people, we may rightly and justly serve you. Fill us
with your fullness that our lives may overflow in service and love.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson Mark 1:1–11 Pew Bible p. 836
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
*Hymn of Faith When Jesus Came to Jordan 252
Human Trafficking Presentation Karen Schultz
City Director, Refuge for Women - Chicago
Sermon “The Beginning” Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
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, for
ever. Amen.
Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings
(9:00) I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE
Altar Bells arr. Kimberly Morton
(11:00) I Need Thee Every Hour Robert Lowry
arr. Emma Lou Diemer
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee; every hour I need Thee;
oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
~ By Annie S. Hawks and her pastor, hymn writer Robert Lowry,
who composed the music and wrote the text for the refrain
Gary United Methodist Church
— Affiliated with Winfield Community United Methodist Church —
224 N. Main, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 668-3100 / Fax: (630) 668-8279
Email: office@garychurch.org Website: www.garychurch.org
Congregational Care
Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week.
Jan Adair, Meridith Brand, Charlie Castino, Jim & Carol Eaton, Anna Gorski, Barbara
Heeley, Pat Hill, Judy Jay, Rod Irey, Ivan Kane, Lola Lehman, Mary Louise Lewis, Chris
Loken, Dan Meeks, Lenna Siens, Roger & Jan Sutfin, Ruth Tremper, Jim Trieschmann,
James & Helen Wernicke, Jack & Shirley Williamson
Our Sympathy to
Chuck & Marge Armstrong on the death of Chuck’s brother-in-law, Barry Brown, on Jan. 1
Today's Altar Flowers are given by
Ed Ewoldt in memory of Nancy Ewoldt
Serving Today
9:00 a.m. Service Greeters Gene & Deb Green, Dan & June Hurd, Rona Purpura
Welcome Desk Michelle Younkin, Jeff Mousseau, Dan & June Hurd
Acolytes Ella Rodriguez, Sarah Rodriguez
Ushers Chuck Miller, Paul Calderwood, Sam Calderwood, Joe Davisson,
David Plate, Dick Raber, Lisa Rozwat
11:00 a.m. Service
Greeters Brooks & Sharon Harder, Allene Harding, Kay Bertholdt
Welcome Desk Dick & Nancy Seloover
Acolytes Gray Cicmanec, Danny Janiak
Ushers Bob Hawkins, Bill Austin, Michael Graves, Doug & Tammy Halenza,
George King
Sound Technicians: Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Tony Venezia
Musician: Dr. Tony Payne (organ/piano), Sharon Schmidt (Altar Bells), Anthony Quaranta
(9:00 cantor), Cindi Copeland (11:00 cantor)
Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce
Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam
Keller, Shelley Bornstein, Rebecca Roell, Dave Brewer, Deb Hafner, Mike Capra
Mission Statement
Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior
Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents
Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love
Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ
Proclaim God's grace and Good News
Welcome Guests!
We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We invite you to complete the Welcome
Card in the pew pocket and stop by the Welcome Desk on the main level outside the west
Sanctuary entrance to receive a gift and more information about our ministries.
Hearing aid devices are available (including the neck loop for telecoil programs).
Large print song sheets are also available. Please see an usher for assistance.
Next Week’s Lectionary Readings
We invite you to include the lectionary readings in your devotion times. Readings for next
week are 1 Samuel 3:1–10 (11–20), Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18, 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, and
John 1:43–51.
Today at Gary Church
Adult Ministries at 10:00 a.m.
Human Sex Trafficking: Cultural Vulnerabilities
In the Chapel
Karen M. Schultz, City Director for Refuge for Women-Chicago, returns to Gary.
Building upon last year’s class on human trafficking, she will discuss these topics: social
media—traffickers’ new hunting grounds; pornification of culture—the link between porn
and trafficking; and vulnerabilities of being a teen. Please join her to raise awareness of this
dark industry that abuses and exploits women of all ages, as well as to learn more about the
work of Refuge for Women.
Christmas Sharing Follow-Up Meeting
In the Anderson Room
All are welcome to come share your thoughts on Christmas Sharing 2017 and suggestions
for 2018.
Gary Kids & Gary Youth
9:00 a.m. Kids’ Church
Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room on the lower level
Kindergarten–Grade 3 meet in the Lower Level Lobby
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room
Kindergarten–Grade 5 meet in Gamon Hall
Grades 6–7 meet in the Heritage Room
Grades 9–12 meet in the Sr. High Room
Next Sunday at 10 a.m.
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.: American Prophet
Jan. 14 in the Anderson Room
Rev. Richard Mosley, Jr. will lead the class in an exploration of Dr. King's philosophy of
non-violence. Participants are encouraged to read The Autobiography of Martin Luther King,
Jr. edited by Clayborne Carson and may also wish to view “Eyes on the Prize” on YouTube.
The Power of the Psalms
Jan. 14, 21, and 28, in the Chapel
Join Dr. C. Hassell Bullock to look at the Palms from three perspectives: (1) a mirror—we
will read them and see our own image in the mirror; (2) a garden—we will explore their
varieties that enable us to pray when we are joyful, hopeful, depressed, angry, cynical, and
so forth; (3) an emotive power—we will entertain their potential power to draw from our
souls what we are otherwise incapable of generating or articulating on our own. Dr. Bullock
has served as pastor and professor, and retired in 2009 from Wheaton College as the
Franklin S. Dyrness Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies.
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