THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

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2 THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 2 nd Sunday after Epiphany January 20, 2019 ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Gathering Music Fairest Lord Jesus Toccata in Seven Sikes Rutter Prayer of Preparation (you may prepare for worship by praying silently) Almighty God, your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, is the light of the world. May your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; for he lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Chiming of the Hour Greeting and Announcements Call to Worship (responsive) The steadfast love of the Lord is great. God s faithfulness endures forever. Here we drink from the fountain of life. Here we feast at the table of grace. Let us worship God. * Hymn of Praise 620 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven * Call to Confession Bob Buckner * Prayer of Confession (unison) God our Redeemer, we confess that our lives do not reflect your glory. We have been fickle and unfaithful, but your steadfast love never fails. We try to save the best for ourselves, but you freely pour out your gifts for all. Forgive us, God of grace. Empower us by your Holy Spirit to be faithful followers of your way and use our gifts for the common good; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (time for silent confession) * Assurance of Pardon

3 * The Congregation s Response: Gloria Patri Hymn 581 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen. Time with Children Prayer for Illumination PROCLAIM GOD S WORD Tommy Suttle First Reading Isaiah 62:1-5 pew Bible pg. 604 The Word of the LORD. Thanks be to God! Anthem Giver of Every Perfect Gift K. Lee Scott Giver of every perfect gift, You shape my life from womb to grave. Reveal your good and gracious will that plants me in this time and place. Display the gifts assigned to me. Make them a witness to your name. You planned and know the gifts I have; Creator God, from you they come, Unique and special, from your heart, intended for a chosen role. Thrill me to find and recognize the talents only you can give. Revealing Word, sent Son of God, proclaimer of the kingdom s dawn, It is for you, because of you. That every talent is bestowed. You have a part for me to fill, a purpose for this life of mine. Enabling spirit, gift of gifts, empower me, stir up my faith, make me an instrument of grace of mercy, blessing, peace, and joy. Let me not miss another day in seeing what your gifts can do. Giver of every perfect gift. Second Reading John 2:1-11 pew Bible pg. 863 The Word of the LORD. Thanks be to God! Sermon Until Now Rev. Dr. Christopher Crotwell GIVE THANKS TO GOD * Affirmation of Faith: (unison) The Apostles Creed (Hymnal pg. 35) I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe

4 in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and life everlasting. Amen * Hymn of Thanksgiving 156 Sing of God Made Manifest Prayers of the People and the 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Offertory Meditation * The Doxology Hymn 606 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. * Prayer of Dedication GO IN GOD S NAME * Hymn of Consecration 265 Jesus Shall Reign Where er the Sun * Charge and Benediction Kimber * Postlude Trumpet Tune in C McCabe * Please stand at the * as you are able. Unison readings are printed in bold. Please remove all papers from the sanctuary when you leave.

5 PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND STRENGTH Lexie Aldridge, Ann Aldridge s daughter-in-law blood disease, treatments not working Marilyn Bowen, Sam Dossett s sister colon cancer Dakota Brown career decisions Ruthie Davis upcoming surgery Sam Dossett continued prayers Lauranne Doggett, Sarah Brannon s sister Alzheimer s, recent stroke, moved to rehab Craig Gardner upcoming medical evaluation at Ochsner s Katie Hall, friend of Bob Lochhead slowly recovering from a brain aneurism Mary Halliwell, friend of Mary and Dean Cromartie pancreatic cancer Charlotte Hill recovery from wrist surgery Stephanie Liddell, Geri Jones daughter employment and special prayers Jim Lundy, Sinclair Lundy s brother early stages of dementia and Parkinson s Sinclair Lundy recovery from knee surgery Donald Marr, Sr., friend of Nancy Johnson brain cancer Judy Nichols, friend of Martha Davis brain tumor causing paralysis Cindy Nobles undergoing treatment for the recurrence of cancer Stuart Ramsdale, friend of Gene Owens cancer on liver, colon, and throat James Reid, Carolyn McLarnan s brother frontotemporal dementia motor neuron disease and ALS Rhetta Richardson, sister of Kinlock Bell right leg amputated, prayers for recovery Shannon Love Roberson, Pam Love s daughter pulmonary issues Sharon Sabin, friend of Mary and Dean Cromartie advanced cancer and Parkinson s Judy Smith, Sharon Potin s sister diabetic, Crohn s disease, and TB Shirley Wilbanks, Betty Mitchell s cousin stage 4 ovarian cancer

6 Greeting and Announcements Welcome to Westminster! We re very glad to see you in worship. We hope you will sense Christ s presence. If you are looking for a place to grow and serve, we d love to tell you more about us. Please turn off cell phones during the worship hour. The January/February Today devotionals are on the narthex cabinet. Today the Session will meet at 11:30. Youth and Children meet today at 5 p.m. PW Prayer Ministry will meet Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. Brown Bag Bible Study meets Tuesday at noon. We will be studying Amos chapter 3 & 4. Please join us for Wednesday night dinner this week at 5:30. There is no charge for the meal, but donations are encouraged. We need a headcount, so please place a reservation slip in the offering plate. Menu: Adults smoked sirloin tip roast, mashed potatoes, field peas, biscuits, and dessert Children menu available Youth will meet upstairs in the youth room. Children s Choir will meet upstairs in the rotation Sunday school room. Chancel Choir will meet at 7. All Men of the Church are invited to meet Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 at Shoney s. Stewardship Update: We have received commitments for $377,800. Our operating budget for 2019 calls for $518,000. If you haven t pledged yet, please turn in a card. Pledge cards are on the narthex cabinet. There are offering envelopes for 2019 on the narthex cabinet. Be sure to pick up one today. NEWSLETTER INFO for February is due Jan. 24. Please wes@wpchattiesburg.com New Beginnings monthly luncheon is Monday at noon in Montague Hall. Everyone is invited to attend, so RSVPs are essential. Please contact Tommy Suttle at tommy@wpchattiesburg.com. Kathy Pope will be our guest speaker. If your address changed in 2018, please let the office know. Sinclair will be mailing out 2018 information and needs correct mailing addresses.

7 Just as the human body needs eyes, hands, ears, lungs, etc., so does the Body of Christ. We have many small group opportunities for growth, fellowship and service here at Westminster. We encourage members to use their gifts to participate in the mission of this congregation and to invite others to join us in serving Jesus Christ. The Seal of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) A Symbolic Statement of the Church The Cross Christianity The Transept Bible and Pulpit The Dove The Holy Spirit The Intersection Baptismal Font or Communion Cup Flames Implied triangle, the Trinity THE SESSION Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Althea Jerome Claude Sanders David Arnold J. T. Johnson Dean Cromartie Ginny Graham Cindy Nobles Kathryn Cummings Eric Reidenbach THE TRUSTEES Franklin Bryant Mary Cromartie Wally Gregg THE DEACONS Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 David Daves Katie Ginn Chad Edmonson Janeil Harris Judy Haydel Brandon Hayes Butch Nobles Sinclair Lundy Rhoda Pickett Susan Turner Robert Lochhead Beth Richmond Youth Representative Jackson Creel CHURCH STAFF Christopher Crotwell, Minister Tommy Suttle, Director of Discipleship Sinclair Lundy, Financial Secretary Martha Davis, Church Administrator Randall Harris, Organist Connie Roberts, Chancel Choir Director Wes Brooks, Communications Michael Ginn, Children s Music Director Ray Robinson, Sexton