Upland Baptist Church

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1 Upland Baptist Church 325 Main Street Upland, Pennsylvania Phone: Fax: Website:

2 Sunday Morning Worship January 21, 2018 WORSHIPING IN SONG Prelude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Raney Welcome Praise and Worship I Will Enter His Gates no. 168 What a Mighty God We Serve no. 3 I Will Worship You, Lord no. 21 *Call to Worship One: Come, let us gather in worship. ALL: We come offering our hearts and minds to God. One: Come, let us hear God s voice. ALL: We seek you God in all that we do. One: Come, let us experience the presence of God. ALL: We are comforted by your Holy Spirit. One: Come, let us share the love of God. ALL: We will love one another. One: We come because God has beckoned us into his presence. ALL: We come because walking with God is where we want to be. One: We come because God first loved us. ALL: Thank you, Lord for giving us your love and welcoming us into your presence. *Opening Prayer and the Lord s Prayer *Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth no. 1 WORSHIPING IN WORD Scripture Reading Romans 12:1-16 Pg Children s Sermon Following the Children s Sermon, all children are invited downstairs for Sunday School.

3 Scripture John 13:1-17 Pg. 876 Sermon Service Silence Hymn I Love to Tell the Story no. 619 WORSHIPING IN DEED Offertory All Glory Be to God on High Bach *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication Ministry Opportunities Prayers of the People Passing the Peace Hymn They ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love no. 677 The Invitation If you would like to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, become a member of this Church, or seek prayer for any concern, please come forward as we sing the last hymn. *Benediction Postlude All Creatures of Our God and King Noble Our Ministry Staff Ministers Our Congregation Pastor Rev. Brenda A.B. Shaw Music Director Sandra Kushner Song Leader Brigid Levi *Congregation is invited to stand, if able. Nursery Care is available for infant through 4 years old.

4 This Week at Upland Baptist Sunday, 1/21 10:00 am Worship Monday, 1/22 6:00 pm VBS Tuesday, 1/23 9:00 am Food Bank Prep. Wednesday, 1/24 9:00 am Food Bank Distribution Thursday, 1/25 10:00 am Bible Study Sunday, 1/28 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 2:30 pm Joyful Noise Worship Annual Mtg. & Lunch Belvedere Looking Ahead January 30 at 6:45 pm Board of Directors Meeting January 30 at 7:30 pm Ministry Council Meeting January 31 February 2018 Spire Deadline Please pray for and send a card to: Student of the Week Matthew Shaw, 4409 Chandler Drive, Brookhaven, PA Shut-in of the Week Axel Williams, Lima Estates, Apt F107, 411 North Middletown Road, Media, PA This Week Worship Leader, Jane Kofroth Scripture Reader, Linda Cook Children s Sermon, Jane Kofroth Next Week Worship Leader, Dave Geveke Scripture Reader, Frank Kulp Children s Sermon, Sue Kulp

5 WELCOME TO WORSHIP. We are glad you are here worshiping with us. You are invited to fill out a white card to let us know you are here and a blue card with any prayer requests. These can be given to the ushers during the offering. The restrooms are located downstairs along with the nursery. Please ask a greeter if you need anything. Prayer Requests Please pray for Rob Powers as he recuperates from surgery on January 9. Please pray for Karen Johnston s son, Aaron, as he takes his men to the Middle East. Please pray for Normajean Colby s uncle, Clem Andes. He remains in a wound care facility due to a wound following radiation for cancer treatment. Sharing of Joys Andy Kulp on his 34 th birthday. Upland Borough Event The Upland Borough is having a Soup & Salad Dinner All you can Eat on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 from 4 6 p, at MacQueen Hall. Tickets are $5 for under 12, $7 for Seniors and $10 for Adults. All proceeds fund the Community Affairs Committee. Please see Pastor Brenda to purchase tickets.

6 UBC 2017 Annual Report The 2017 Annual Report is ready and available in the back. Please pick up your copy to read prior to the annual meeting on 1/28/18. There will be a catered luncheon following the annual meeting. Small Group Small Group begins Tuesday, Feb. 6, We will be discussing Chapter 1 of Half Truths by Adam Hamilton. Pastor Brenda has copies available. The daytime group meets at noon in the Chapel and the evening group meets at 7 pm at the Shaw s home. Giving Statements for 2017 Giving Statements for 2017 are available on the back table.