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January 5, 20209 a.m. Traditional Service

Rev. Rob Hamilton, PastorVonnie Wilkinson, Worship Leader

Kevin Johnson, LiturgistWillis Hurst, Organist

709 Fourth Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068

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OFFICE HOURSMONDAY-THURSDAY: 9 AM -3 PM & FRIDAY: 9 AM to 12 PM

Rev. Rob HamiltonPastor

Cell: (815) 290-0989rob@rochelleumc.com

Rev. Dave RogulaVisitation Pastor

Cell: (815) 994-2509 davidrogula@yahoo.com

Dana CoxPastoral Intern

Cell: (815) 508-9038dana@rochelleumc.com

Lisa Smith

Communications Director Michelle HalversonOffice Administrator

Sermon Notes

Today's Radio Ministry is sponsored today in memoryof Leota Hansen who was a long time radio listener.

Prelude

GATHER*Opening Hymn #237 Sing We Now of Christmas

Scripture Matthew 2:1-12Kevin Johnson, Liturgist

Message Gifts, Genocide and Good News

RESPONDOffertory*Doxology #95*Prayer of DedicationThe Sacrament of Holy Communion

We celebrate an open table. Regardless of your background, if you’re seeking to love Jesus as best youcan, you are welcome to come. Small children may participate at the discretion of their parents or they maycome forward for a blessing from our Pastor. Gluten-wheat-yeast-dairy-egg-soy-nut-corn free elements arealso available from the station attended by our Pastor. All stations use unfermented grape juice.

ENGAGE*Closing Hymn #254 We Three Kings

*Parting Blessing

Postlude

*indicates please stand

Benevolent FundAs you leave Communion, you’ll find baskets available for your donation to our Benevolence Fund. The fund helps Rochelle area residents with food, utilities, medications, and other assistance. Manyin our community benefit from the generosity of this congregation. Please know, however, that younever have to give to receive the Sacrament. Jesus has already paid the price.

Children's MessageJoys and ConcernsPastoral Prayer/The Lord's Prayer

(You may be seated, as the children come forward during the hymn for the Children's Message)

LISTEN

*Passing of the PeaceSpecial Music

January 5, 2020 Order of Worship

Jesus Loves MeHymn of Preparation #191Callie and Carley Ackland

Special Hymn #219 What Child is This

Upper Room & Disciplines Books

Blood Drive - Thurs, January 9 Hicks Hall 11:30-5:30

Contact Jackie King for questions or to volunteer.

The new Leadership Council for our church will be meeting thesecond Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm in the church office. Themeetings are open to the whole church and all are welcome toattend . The first meeting will be on January 14

Leadership Council Meetings

A day of learning, worships and conversationsurrounding the NIC's Three Strategic Goalswill be happening on Sat, Jan 25 from 8:30-2:30 pm in Dixon. All are welcome to attend.Flyers are available in the office.

District Leadership Training

The Upper Room let us know that they willcontinue the Daily Devotional in 2020. They arediscontinuing the teen and children’s versions ofthe Daily Devotional. We do still have copies ofthe daily devotional book published by UpperRoom called Disciplines available in thechurch office because this is still a greatResource. The book is $11 and has adaily devotional for every day of the year.