Prelude The Ticking Clock A. Zinlinskis Procession Choral Offering * Call to Worship

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1 Royal Oak First United Methodist Church 320 W Seventh St Royal Oak, Michigan (248) Fax: (248) office@rofum.org February 7, :00 am Traditional Worship The People of God Gather Welcome in the name of our Lord. As the Prelude begins, let us quiet our voices and cell phones as we prepare our hearts and spirits for worship. Prelude The Ticking Clock A. Zinlinskis Procession Choral Offering * Call to Worship People: People: People: We have seen the light of God; on high mountains of celebration and in the delight of a child s embrace. We have seen the light of God; through the bitter scorn of betrayal and the searing chasm of grief. We have seen the light of God; with eyes that have been shaded, with eyes that have been opened, with eyes that have been blinded. We have seen the light of God. * Hymn #173 (UMH) Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies ROFUM Chamber Orchestra **** * Passing of the Peace * Fellowship Hymn Spirit Song (Hymnal #347) (please stand next to someone while we sing) Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. (repeat) Welcome and Community Notes Ritual of Friendship

2 Time with Children Dismissal to Sunday school will follow Time with Children. For those attending for the first time, parents should accompany children to the Narthex to meet the leaders and sign in. Following Worship, parents may pick up their children from their classrooms. Pastoral Prayer The People of God Speak and Listen to God Unison Prayer of the People Merciful and loving God: your Spirit has touched us and made us alive; you have fashioned us into a community of faith. You have awakened us to love you, discern your ways and live in obedience, love our neighbors, and hear the cry of the needy. In-as-much as we have lived this out, you have made us a witness to the people and a catalyst to transform this world into a place of love and peace. For all this, we give you thanks. Where we have fallen short: we ask forgiveness and turn to you for help. We yearn for the completion of your work in us. In the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord, let it be so. Moments of Silent Prayer for Others and Ourselves Prayers for our church family: Gerald Burgess; Lisa Rye; Peggy Gill; Dorothy Matsumoto; Shirley Shafer; Roger & Jeanette Cuthbertson; Gail McHale; The Dombrowski Family; Dan Holcomb; Vel Lowman; Cathy Marsh; Anna Cline Prayers for our extended family: Patty Jacobs; Mother of James Hice s friend; Mother of David Tovarez; Joann Marion; Carl Werda; Shelly Whipple; Marek Werda; Erol Graeber; Gayann Blackett; Loretta Bailey; Brenda Graeber; Don Matson (son); Chuck Kahler; Carol Bell; Bill Bartley; Bill Kincannon; Bob Lechner; Renee Baxter; Caroline and Chris Lussenhop & Family; Denise Nelson; Michelle Smith; Rachel McClain; Richard Robinson; Ida Whitehead; Joyce Barber; Michelle Matthee; Ed Cline; Lisa Preckel; Charles Halsig Sympathy to the family and friends of Guy Rondot, brother of Bernie Rondot and brother-in-law of Carolyn Nahhat Rondot, 2/2. Homebound Member of the Week: Patricia Scott Words of Assurance 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 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. Choral Amen The People of God Renew Commitment * Hymn #304 (UMH) Easter People, Raise Your Voices ROFUM Chamber Orchestra

3 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Holy, Holy, Holy Franz Schubert Sanctus Choir * The Doxology (Hymn #95) * Prayer of Dedication **** The People of God are Met by God s Word Scripture Luke 9:28-36 About eight days after saying this, he climbed the mountain to pray, taking Peter, John, and James along. While he was in prayer, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became blinding white. At once two men were there talking with him. They turned out to be Moses and Elijah and what a glorious appearance they made! They talked over his exodus, the one Jesus was about to complete in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Peter and those with him were slumped over in sleep. When they came to, rubbing their eyes, they saw Jesus in his glory and the two men standing with him. When Moses and Elijah had left, Peter said to Jesus, Master, this is a great moment! Let s build three memorials: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He blurted this out without thinking. While he was babbling on like this, a light-radiant cloud enveloped them. As they found themselves buried in the cloud, they became deeply aware of God. Then there was a voice out of the cloud: This is my Son, the Chosen! Listen to him. When the sound of the voice died away, they saw Jesus there alone. They were speechless. And they continued speechless, said not one thing to anyone during those days of what they had seen. (MSG) Sermon Seeing Christ Rev. John Hice The Celebration of the Lord s Supper Invitation Please continue on page 13 of the United Methodist Hymnal. Communion Music Angelus Choir Air Varie R.M. Anderson Kimi Matsumoto, flute The Great Thanksgiving Sharing the Bread and the Cup All are welcome to participate: this is an Open Table (you don t need to be a United Methodist member) A piece of gluten free bread will be placed in your open hand. Please eat the bread and take a glass of juice (non-fermented) from the tray. Leave your empty communion glass in a basket along the side aisle on return to your seat. If you are unable to come forward, a team of servers will bring the bread and juice to your seat. Please indicate your wish to the usher or the servers as they near.

4 Prayer after Communion Pastor: You have given yourself to us, Lord. People: Now we give ourselves for others. Pastor: Your love has made us a new people; People: as a people of love we will serve you with joy. Pastor: Your glory has filled our hearts; People: help us to glorify you in all things. Amen. * Hymn #261 (UMH) Lord of the Dance ROFUM Chamber Orchestra * Benediction The People of God are Sent into the World * Benedicton Response Christ, upon the Mountain Peak Brian Wren, tune: Liebster Jesu Mary Nahhat, Soprano * Postlude And On the Third Day He Arose Carl Wiltse Carillon Ringers Opportunity for Fellowship Everyone is encouraged to join us in the Fellowship Hall. Come, greet one another in Christian fellowship and support. * All who choose may stand **** Late arrivals may be seated Liturgist Mary Lou Graeber; Head Usher Andy Harmon; Assistant Head Usher Brian Semivan; Ushers Chris Christopher, Mike Dabney; PA Operator Merrill Milewski; Acolytes Aidan Gibson, Abby Tripoli; Information Center Host Kay LaCombe; Fellowship Time Hosts Joyce Negrich, Ken Burton, Dan Holcomb, Bonnie Barber, Karen Parke; Mug Ministry Team Angela Johnson, Elsie Consolacion, Megan Bell Seeing Christ Notes Question for Reflection: What difference does it make to you that Jesus is the Son of God rather than just a wise teacher?

5 Welcome to Royal Oak First We are glad you chose to worship the Lord with us this morning. If you are visiting with us, we invite you to stop by the Welcome Table in the back of our worship space where you will find information about us. Please come again! Large print bulletins may be obtained from an usher. Free parking is available each Sunday morning in the Royal Oak parking structure located across the street from our parking lot. Street parking on the north side of Seventh and around the corner on Lafayette is designated Handicapped Parking. Printed copies of Rev. Hice s sermons are available in the church office (at no charge) and in both pdf and audio format on our web site ( CD s and/or audio tapes of the 11 a.m. worship service are available from the office for $2.00. See ROFUM s website ( Church Life, Facebook, and the weekly Happenings flyer (available at weekly worship services) for events and announcements. The mission of Royal Oak First United Methodist Church is to be an inclusive Christian community in the heart of Royal Oak serving God, one another, and the world. STAFF Rev. John H. Hice, Senior Pastor Office Manager & Bookkeeper... Laurie O Donnell Office Assistant... Sam Garrett Pastor of Visitation... Rev. Bob Goudie Congregational Care Assistant... Peggy Gill Nursery Attendant... Kim Roman Building Manager... Fred Bowden Director of Music/Organist... Alayna Young Kitchen Supervisor... Shirley Harris Youth/Children s Choir Director... Jennifer Semivan Sunday Custodian... Jeff Kallmeyer Christian Ed & Youth Director/Saturday Worship Leader... Heather Nowak Partner Church: Eiguliai United Methodist Church in Kaunas, Lithuania... Rev. Rosita Januskeviciute

6 Calendar for the Week Sunday, February 7 8:00 am Super Bowl Sub Sale... Kitchen 9:00 am Arise! Worship... Fellowship Hall 9:15 am Bereans Sunday School... Youth Room 10:00 am Angelus Choir Rehearsal... Small Music Room 11:00 am Worship... Fellowship Hall Nursery & Preschool #304; Crib Nursery Room #302; Pre-K/K #304; Sunday School (1-2) #405; Sunday School (3-5) #403; Sunday School (6-12) #306 12:00 pm Fellowship Time... Fellowship Hall 12:30 pm Renovation Informational Meeting... Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Debtors Anonymous... Small Music Room Monday, February 8 9:30 am Crafty Ladies... Breakfast at National Coney Island 7:00 pm BSA Troop Fellowship Hall Soul Stretch Yoga... Chapel 8:00 pm Music Guild... Conference Room Tuesday, February 9 10:00 am Tuesday Morning Bible Study... Parlor 12:00 pm AA... Youth Room 7:00 pm Men s Basketball... Addams Elementary 7:30 pm SPRC... Sr. Pastor s Office Wednesday, February 10 9:30 am Charity Circle... Parlor 10:00 am Staff Meetings... Sr. Pastor s Office and Parlor 5:45 pm Holy COW... Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Soul Stretch Yoga... Chapel 7:30 pm Service of Ashes... Fellowship Hall Thursday, February 11 1:00 pm Shawl Ministry... Parlor 5:30 pm AA... Youth Room 6:30 pm Carillon Ringers... Room #303 7:30 pm Sanctus Choir... Choir Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon... Youth Room Alateen... Room #304 Friday, February 12 4:30 pm Fish Dinner and Cookie Walk... Fellowship Hall Saturday, February 13 4:00 pm Saturday Afternoon Worship... Parlor