Touching Lives through Christ by Reaching Out, Bringing In, Lifting Up, Sending Forth

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1 Touching Lives through Christ by Reaching Out, Bringing In, Lifting Up, Sending Forth January 20, Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee Phone: Fax: Second Sunday after Epiphany "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word Epiphania and means "to show, make known or reveal." The celebration originated in the Eastern Church in AD 361, beginning as a commemoration of the birth of Christ. Later, additional meanings were added - the visit of the three Magi, Christ's baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle at the wedding in Cana. These three events are central to the definition of Epiphany, and its meaning is drawn from these occurrences.

2 Worship at 10:00 a.m. 2 nd Sunday after Epiphany THE GATHERING Brainerd UMC welcomes today s guest choir director the Rev. Dr. John Wilson Welcome and Announcements Jack Ireland Prelude PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING *Hymn 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY *Affirmation of Faith (UMH 881) The Apostles Creed *Gloria Patri *Hymn 504 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. The Old Rugged Cross MEINEKE Pastoral Prayer and The Lord's Prayer PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD *Gospel Reading John 2:1-11 Jack Ireland Sermon Miracle at Cana Rev. Dr. Adam McKee RESPONSE TO THE WORD Worship with our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem Arise, O God, and Shine arr. Mack Wilberg *Offertory Response SENDING FORTH Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. OLD 100th *Hymn 368 My Hope is Built THE SOLID ROCK

3 *Benediction *Recessional (Please remain quietly at your seat until the light of Christ and the clergy exit the sanctuary). *Please stand as you are able. Brainerd UMC is glad you re here. We offer Children s Sunday School from 11:15 to 12:00. We also have the nursery open for children under the age of three during the Church service. We encourage children three and older to join their families for the service and then come to Sunday School. Join Pastor Adam this Wednesday for the Weekly Bible Study Class. We meet in the Wesley Conference Room at 11:00 a.m. A Personal Invitation Dear Friends of Brainerd UMC, we appreciate your presence in our worship service! If you need prayer or are considering becoming a member of our church family, please do not hesitate to speak with Pastor McKee or contact the church office. Come Catch the Vision and Join Us in Kingdom Building" Carolyn Caldwell Hugh Davis David Jackson Jackie Frye Anne Lauren Davis PRAYER CONCERNS Nelda Jarvis Lucy McClain Hill Jean Miller Carol Kay Johnson People of Kerala Thomas Reed Helen Newman Jean Pracht Lloyd Stanley Marty Stanley Congregation, Children, Youth, Pastor & Staff of BUMC Our Country and Our Government Juanita Thomas Matt Thomas Polly Webb Boyd Webb Bettye Young

4 Sunday, January 20 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Sunday School, Classrooms 2:00 p.m. CFT Dinner Theater Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Gospel Jam, McFerrin Chapel Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-Offices Closed Tuesday, January 22 9:00 a.m. Preschool, Children s Wing 10:00 a.m. Scenic City Chorale Rehearsal, Choir Suite 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge, Truman Brooks Room 6:30 p.m. CFT Dinner Theater Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, January 23 9:00 a.m. Preschool, Children s Wing 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Wesley Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Suite Thursday, January 24 9:00 a.m. Preschool, Children s Wing 10:00 a.m. Altar Guild Meeting, Truman Brooks Room 6:30 p.m. CFT Dinner Theater Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Chattanooga Grizzlies Practice, Gym Friday, January 25 10:00 a.m. Organ Practice, Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. Parents Night Out, Children s Wing & Gym Saturday, January 26 8:30 a.m. Kerala Birdie Team Practice, Gym 4:30 p.m. Language Class, Room 115 7:30 p.m. Chattanooga Traditional Dance, Gym Sunday, January 27, Finance Committee 12:05 p.m. Staff of Brainerd United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Adam McKee ~ Senior Pastor ~ amckee@brainerdumc.org Jenny Bacon ~ Executive Assistant ~ jbacon@brainerdumc.org Debra Wise ~ Business Manager ~ dwise@brainerdumc.org Kelcy Chambers ~ Preschool & Children s Director ~ preschool@brainerdumc.org Jeff Scofield ~ Organist ~ traveldesk@mindspring.com Terry Sanford ~ Pianist ~ trsanford@gmail.com Charlotte McKee ~ Ministry of Prayer and Visitation ~ charbmckee@aol.com

5 GIFTS TO THE CHURCH Building Fund In Memory and In Honor of Family and Friends by Georgia Nicholson Handbell Fund In Honor of Gary Bynum and Handbell Ringers by Sandra Jenkins Operating Memorial Fund In Memory of Jack Anderson by LaDonna Gard Nancy Collins In Memory of Patricia Williamson by Alex Williamson It s that time of the year again... Tour around the BUMC with your friends and families on Saturday, March 2, at 11:30 a.m.. Would you like your favorite restaurant to be part of this festival? Please inform and invite them! Would you like your favorite dish to be shared with others? Please plan to sign up! Detailed Information to follow soon!

6 Contribution Statements: Your 2018 contribution statement is now available online at Access ACS. Go to and click on Member Login to access your information. Once you have logged in, go to Giving History and click on the PDF Tax Statement button and print your giving statement for As a member of Access ACS, you can view your contributions and pledge balance, change your contact information or give online. If you have not yet signed up for Access ACS, contact the church office for assistance. Paper statements will be available in the atrium 1/27/2019. FINANCES OF YOUR CHURCH 2018 Finance Monthly Need MTD Received MTD General Budget $21,875 $19,999 $43,750 50% 46% Building Mortgage $6,732 $4,190 $13,463 50% 31% Finance Yearly week 2 Need YTD Received YTD General Budget $20,192 $19,999 $525,000 4% 4% Building Mortgage $6,214 $4,190 $161,559 4% 3% Brainerd UMC offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone s QR code reader or locate the online giving page at If you don t yet have a QR code reader, go to your phone s app store to find a free one! You can make a contribution to BUMC with a quick text message! Simply send a text to Type the church s keyword bumc and the dollar amount in the message box and send. (Example: bumc 50). Within a few minutes, you will be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your credit or debit card or your checking account information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via . For future giving, simply send a text with the church keyword bumc and the amount and it will process automatically!