Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

First Sunday after Epiphany January 13th

, 2019

“Follow the Light. Be the light!”

Vista de la Montana UMC 7

th Sunday after Pentecost _ July 12, 2015

United Methodist Church Mission

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to reach out to others to help them meet their needs and

to welcome them into our family of faith as we gather for worship, fellowship, education and service.

Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

* Please stand as you are comfortable

(Please write your Celebrations and Concerns in the Prayer Book on the stand in the back of the

Sanctuary. These will be read and prayed for during the Sharing of Concerns and Celebrations.)

COUNTDOWN & PRELUDE “Let Your Light Shine”

WELCOME & GREETING Rev. Fred Baum

*OPENING HYMN “O Worship the King” (1,2,4,5) No. 73

*CALL TO WORSHIP Isaiah 60:1-6

Leader: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises

upon you.

People: See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the

peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over

you.

Leader: Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your

dawn.

People: “Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to

you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on

the hip.

Leader: Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with

joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of

the nations will come.

People: Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and

Ephah. And all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense

and proclaiming the praise of the Lord.

*CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostle’s Creed, Ecumenical Version

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the

Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day

he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God

the Father, and will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of

saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life

everlasting. Amen.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Ephesians 5:8-16

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of

light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and

find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of

darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient

do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything

that is illuminated becomes a light. 14 This is why it is said:

“Wake up, sleeper,

rise from the dead,

and Christ will shine on you.”

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,16 making the most of

every opportunity, because the days are evil.

TIME WITH CHILDREN & YOUTH Rev. Fred Baum

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER No. 393

“Spirit of the Living God”

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Jon Leonard

SHARING OF CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Rev. Fred Baum

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, forever. Amen.

PRAYER RESPONSE No. 399

“Take My Life, and Let It Be”

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER

June McAfee

OFFERING Mary Bellah

“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” (arr. Tornquist/Smith) “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way,

let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your

Father in heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:14,16

*DOXOLOGY “Christ Is the World’s Light” (4) No. 188

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Fred Baum

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King

Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2

and asked, “Where is the one who has

been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship

him.”

3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

4 When he

had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them

where the Messiah was to be born.5

“In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is

what the prophet has written:

6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,

are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;

for out of you will come a ruler

who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

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Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star

had appeared. 8

He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the

child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”

9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen

when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child

was. 10

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11

On coming to the house, they

saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then

they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and

myrrh.12

And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to

their country by another route.

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “Dwell in the Light Forevermore!” (Lloyd Larson) Chancel Choir

SERMON “Follow the Light. Be the light!” Rev. Fred Baum

*CLOSING HYMN No. 121

“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” (1,3,4)

STEPHEN MINISTER Louise O’Donald

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BENEDICTION Rev. Fred Baum

BENEDICTION RESPONSE Chancel Choir

POSTLUDE “Psalm 100” (Hugh Livingston) Mary Bellah

All church services are live-streamed and recorded. CCLI #1030786 CCS #8841 CVLI #504149878

Welcome to Our Visitors!! All visitors are invited and encouraged to explore

membership in Vista’s Congregation.

If you are interested in membership, please contact the church office

at 825-1985 and Pastor Fred or Valerie will call you.

Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

3001 E. Miravista Lane, Tucson, AZ 85739

Office: 825-1985 E-mail: VistaUMC@aol.com

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Visit our website: www.vistaumc.org

Assisting Our Worship Today

Acolyte Jillian Vermilye

Liturgist Sherri Wyland

Greeters Al & Jacquie Garcia

Welcome Desk Joe & Sue Staker

Ushers Paul Miller, Lou Phillippi, &

Benith & Craig MacPherson

Children’s Moment Valerie Hammons

Audio & Video Nancy Yob, Teresa Sanders and the

Live Stream Team (Bill Daniels, Paul Oelrich,

Pam Holder, and Clark Simonds)

Snacks Betty & Billy Frieberg plus hospitality committee

will be serving, also serving some goodies that were

brought in for the Walk to Bethlehem.

Thank you to the Frieberg and those who furnished

goodies today

Hospitality Partners Betty & Billy Frieberg, Linda Olson &

Mimi Heywood

Coffee Linda & Ron Olson

Flowers Celebrating Mia Tonga’s 17th

birthday.

Happy Birthday, Mia

Floral Arrangements by Lue Satterfield

Stephen Minister(s) Louise O’Donald

Sunday Lock-Up Ken Podlasek

HELP NEEDED: to bring and serve goodies for January & February. Please

see Delores on the patio to sign up after the service.

Prayers for Our Churches Each month churches in the South District pray with and for each other. Please

pray for the pastors, congregation and community of the following:

January 2019

Huachuca UMC, Huachuca

First UMC, Bisbee

Patagonia Community UMC, Patagonia

Fuente de Vida (our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico)

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Next Adult Christian Education Opportunities

Sunday morning 11:15 am Patio Room “Promised Land” by Ray Vander Laan. This five week study helps people know that God guided his people to a specific place and culture (Israel) to improve the world both ancient and modern. Sunday morning in the Sunday School adult class beginning December 30. Call Linda Whittington or come to the class to sign up. Wednesday morning 10:00 AM in Ed’s Building. January 23 to February 13

“Why? Making Sense of God’s Will”, A Study by Adam Hamilton

Have you ever wondered:

Where is God when the innocent suffer?

Where is God when my prayers go unanswered?

Why is God’s will so hard to understand?

Join us for a 4-week study of the Adam Hamilton book “Why? Making Sense of God’s Will”.

Hamilton is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.

A master at explaining difficult questions of faith in a down-to-earth fashion, he is the author of

numerous books.

Class will begin Wednesday, Jan 23 and run through Feb 13. We will meet in the Eds

Building at 10 a.m. for about 90 minutes. A typical class session will begin and end with

prayer, and will include Biblical Foundation, group discussion and activity, and a short DVD

presentation. Each participant will be asked to purchase the book at a cost of $10.

Please sign up for the class as soon as possible but no later than Jan 14 so we can order

books and get them to you prior to our first session. Call Gail Parson or the church office to sign up

for the class.

Further class options for the Spring. More information to follow Starting February 27 to March 20 Wednesday morning 10:00 AM in Ed’s Building The Life and Teachings of Jesus – Comparing the Gospels

An exploration of the Books of Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John. These four books have

long served as the foundation of the Christian religion. While much is known about their origins,

much is still a mystery. In four sessions, and with the help of our favorite Bibles, we will discuss

some of the following questions:

a) when were they written,

b) why were they written,

c) who wrote them,

d) how are the similar, and

e) how are they different?

Lenten Study. Max Lucado. Study begins March 27-April 17

Thank you, Vista family!

The Vista staff appreciates and is truly grateful for the generosity

of Vista for the Love offering we have received. We are truly

blessed to be part of such a caring and loving family.

Save the date VISTA FINE ARTS PRESENTS

THE TEMPE WINDS “MUSIC FROM THE STAGE”

A 50-member ensemble plays some of the greatest show music ever written

Sunday, January 27, 3:00 p.m. Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

Come and bring your friends Admission is free – suggested donation $10

Information: 825-1985 – www.vistaumc.org

OUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU!

The liturgist is an important part of our church. This where we, the members,

take part in the service. We are looking for people who will sign up to be a

liturgist. You will be part of a a team that works with the pastor during the

service. If you would like be an important volunteer on this team, please

contact me, Sherri Wyland, at SWyland289@aol.com, or 520.234.7157. You

may also contact the church office at 520-825-1985.

We mourn the loss of two of our faithful Vista members. Carl Terry went home to heaven on Christmas Day. He is now with the Lord, as well as his beloved wife, Dona. Carl’s family has requested that no service be held.

Barbara Sorenson went home to the Lord on December 28. At her request, there will be only a small, private service. No other service will be held.

Please keep the families of Carl and Barbara in your prayers. We shall truly miss them.

Thank you, Vista family!

The Vista staff appreciates and is truly grateful for the generosity

of Vista for the Love offering we have received. We are truly

blessed to be part of such a caring and loving family.

Save the date VISTA FINE ARTS PRESENTS

THE TEMPE WINDS “MUSIC FROM THE STAGE”

A 50-member ensemble plays some of the greatest show music ever written

Sunday, January 27, 3:00 p.m. Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

Come and bring your friends Admission is free – suggested donation $10

Information: 825-1985 – www.vistaumc.org

OUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU!

The liturgist is an important part of our church. This where we, the members,

take part in the service. We are looking for people who will sign up to be a

liturgist. You will be part of a a team that works with the pastor during the

service. If you would like be an important volunteer on this team, please

contact me, Sherri Wyland, at SWyland289@aol.com, or 520.234.7157. You

may also contact the church office at 520-825-1985.

We mourn the loss of two of our faithful Vista members. Carl Terry went home to heaven on Christmas Day. He is now with the Lord, as well as his beloved wife, Dona. Carl’s family has requested that no service be held.

Barbara Sorenson went home to the Lord on December 28. At her request, there will be only a small, private service. No other service will be held.

Please keep the families of Carl and Barbara in your prayers. We shall truly miss them.

SAVE THE DATE

Training is scheduled for Feb 3rd after church. Everyone involved in the various aspects of the Worship Service is requested to attend on this day to

review our training procedures. Please plan to attend !

Vista Needs Your Help in the Following Areas:

Visitors’ Welcome Desk Coordinator Live Stream Camera Operator Live Stream Sound Operator

If you would like to volunteer for one of

these positions, please contact Pastor Fred or the office at 520-825-

1985.

Be a Part of the San Manuel Satellite Mission Team

The best present Christ has ever given you is your very self. Consider giving this gift back to God in service by serving in one of the following positions for our Mission in San Manuel. Just like at Vista Catalina, the positions would be rotated through. Donna Boring is setting up the schedule to begin January 20, 2019. We need people who would be willing to be: Worship Leaders and Liturgists (It was decided to use both so as to not overwhelm one person.) Ushers Hospitality providers (This means food!!) Sunday School Teachers Childcare workers IT person to edit the recorded morning program and run it at 4:00 pm in San Manuel. Please call Donna Boring at 393-3341 or the church office at 825-1985.

Thank you! The Flower Ladies thank you for bringing so

many vases for re-use! They now have

plenty. They would still like for those who

receive the Sunday flowers to kindly return

the vases when the flowers have expired!

Compassion Connection

Hospitalized Sandy Crown

Home Healing

Jimmie Simon, Steven Extract, Shawn Oelrich, David Ewing (son of Rosetta Schemenauer), Sharon Poole,

Bob & Eileen Herd, Grant Robinson

CONSIDER ENDOWMENT

When you make your estate planning documents, consider naming the

Vista’s Endowment as your final beneficiary.

Think Vista’s Endowment!

Share the Warmth Drive for IMPACT (Catalina Community Services)

The Missions Team is collecting items for our annual Warm Clothing and Bedding Drive. As you refresh your closets, please consider donating your gently used (but no longer used by you) items to this worthy cause. Women’s and men’s sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets and coats, scarves and gloves, socks and shoes are all welcome. Quilts, lap robes and blankets are gratefully received as well. Please place your items in the box designated for this purpose in the narthex. Vista members are always eager to “Share the Warmth” with our Catalina neighbors. Thank you in advance for your generous donations! Benith MacPherson, IMPACT Liaison

Thank you, Marion Ramsey! Marion has served Vista for over 21 years as the coordinator for our

Sunday morning liturgists. She has now retired from this position.

Her many years of service are greatly appreciated!