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Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM
January 5, 2020
The Order for the Worship of God
Epiphany Sunday
The Gathering
The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and brilliance of the music, we prepare our hearts for worship. Members and visitors, please register your attendance in the pew pads. The Chiming of the Trinity
The Prelude Lamb of God Georges Bizet
Duet for piano and organ, Margaret Smith, Piano
*Processional We Three Kings UMH p. 254
Austin Harrelson, Ian McClellan, Evan Efird
*Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 70 The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offering Offertory The Eastern Star Steven Scott
*The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn The First Noel UMH p. 245 *The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-12 NT Pew Bible p. 2 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem All Things Bright and Beautiful arr. Martin Shaw Sermon “The Mistake of the Magi” Rev. Scott Efird Communion UMH p. 13
(This month’s communion offering will go to Missions.) *Hymn Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies UMH p. 173
*Benediction *Postlude Praise Ye the Lord of Hosts Camille Saint-Saëns Please stand if able
Church Reminders and Meetings
Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings
No children or youth activities today.
Ashland UMMen, Zorba’s in Seven Oaks Shopping Center, January 6th, 6:30 pm
SPRC, January 7th, 6:00 pm #138
Trustees, January 9th, 6:30 pm, #138
Do you enjoy getting to know others in a small group setting? Well, Ashland Dinner Group is for you! We meet monthly in groups of 8-10 at members’ homes or restaurants enjoying Christian fellowship. The dinner group decides the outings and events each month. All Ashland singles and couples are welcome. The next dinner group begins in February 2020-February 2021. Contact Sally Lowery to sign up at [email protected] or 732-1602.
The Path Worship — 8:45 AM January 5, 2020
The Order for the Worship of God Epiphany Sunday
Gathering Together
Welcome and Announcements
*Sharing the Peace of Christ
Procession of the Wise Men
Drawing Closer
*Call to Worship
*Songs of Praise Who You Say I Am Sweetly Broken
Going Deeper
The Lord’s Prayer
Giving to the Kingdom
*Presentation of our Gifts
*Song of Preparation At the Foot of the Cross
*The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-12
Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message “The Mistake of the Magi” Rev. Scott Efird
Communion
*Song of Promise Glorious Day
*Benediction
*Please stand if able
Wednesday Night — January 8, 2020
Music Ministry
Worship Choir, 7:30 pm, Choir Room
Wednesday Supper and Bible Studies resume on January 15, 2020.
Our Faithfulness
OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, December 29, 2019 8:45: 52 11:00: 77 TOTAL Worship: 127 Sunday School: N/A OUR SERVICE: Sunday, January 5, 2020
THE PATH Musicians at The Path: Wayne Suttlemyre, lead guitar; Jack Holladay, keyboard & rhythm guitar; Sam Edwards, bass guitar; Scott Burkholder, drums; Haley Calore, violin Vocals: Brooke Holladay, Jack Holladay, Andra Keith, Scott Burkholder The Path Greeters: Clare Allen, Jincy Myers
TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Stewards: Kaye Easterling, Lisa Lindsay, Rosemary Sanders Crucifer: Amary Sox Acolytes: Maria McClive, Lucas Allen Lay Reader: Herman Lightsey Greeters: Mylla Markland, Joan Wilcox Ushers: Jay Lindsay, Lloyd Pitts, Mark Polk, Barbara Polk, Jimmy Smith Valet Parker: Kinsey Jenkins Welcome Center Advocates: Roger and Marilyn Gramling
Ashland
United Methodist Church
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Rev. Scott Efird, Pastor
January 5, 2020
Worship Services
8:45 am: The Path
11:00 am: Traditional Worship
9:45 am: Sunday School
Email: [email protected]
2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; 803-798-5350
Facebook: Ashland United Methodist Church
Website: www.ashlandumc.org
In Our Thoughts and Prayers Richard Brigman Bill Turner Steve Felsberg Lucy Turner In Memoriam: Mary Miller, December 24, 2019.
January 5, 2020
For pastoral needs after office hours:
Rev. Scott Efird (843) 714-7699
Rev. Reggie Rowell (843) 697-6967
Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon: “The Mistake of the Magi”
Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time
of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 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.”
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jeru-salem with him. 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. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
“‘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.’” 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.”
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. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 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. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.”
SERMON NOTES:
GIFTS
In honor and appreciation of the minister
and staff of Ashland Church
by Bob and Barbara Borom
In memory of Robert Stallings and
Maxine McKissick
by Jim and Nancy Bradley