Mt. Hope United Church of Christ

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1 Mt. Hope United Church of Christ Office: Fax: Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn, Pastor Phone: Pastor Kristin, Pastor s kristingvaughn@gmail.com Church mthope@triad.rr.com Church Website: Filled with the Holy Spirit

2 Mt. Hope United Church of Christ at Worship Third Sunday after Epiphany 11:00 a.m. January 27, 2019 Holy Hello s and Passing of the Peace: Share the peace of Christ with one another Ringing of the Hour Prelude The Light and Sacred Word Enter Welcome and Announcements Acolyte: Chloe Strouth Presenter: Sophia Levens *Choral Call to Worship (Projected) Call to Confession Prayers of Confession (in unison) O God who binds up the broken and mends that which has been torn apart, whenever we come home to you, we realize how far we have strayed and how much we have forgotten about your love. We have not loved you with our whole hearts or loved our neighbors as ourselves. Forgive us, heal us, and restore us to our relationship with you; through Jesus Christ, in whom we trust. Amen. *Declaration of Forgiveness *Opening Hymn # 286 (BH) O, For A Thousand Tongues to Sing Children s Time (Children ages 0-4 years old are welcome in the nursery.) Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer (In unison) 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 glory forever and ever, Amen. Anthem Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Scripture Reading Luke 4:14-21 Response to Scripture Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, holy, holy My heart, my heart adores you My heart knows how to say to you You are holy, Lord Santo, santo, santo Mi corazón te adora Mi corazón te sabe decir Santo eres, Dios Sermon The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Pastor Kristin Sharing of our Gifts Musical Offering Song of Thanksgiving Doxology 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 Thanksgiving

3 *Sending Forth Someone Made The Sandals Jesus Wore *Benediction *Postlude *Indicates please stand for those who are able. January Greeters: January 27 Lloyd and Sylvia Gilliam Announcements: Attention Ladies: If you are not already a member, we would love to have you join the Women's Fellowship. We have two circles, both meet on the second Tuesday of the month. The Willing Workers Circle meet at 1:30 p.m. and the Mary Martha Circle at 7:00 p.m. We have joint meetings in March, June, September and December. The circles do not meet during the summer months of July and August. We study, have fun and fellowship and work hard together to draw closer to God and strength our church. Hope to see you at one of our next meetings on February 12th! Sunday School Teachers Needed: Sunday School teachers are needed for the Children s Sunday School classes from 9:45 10:45. It would only be one time a month and the curriculum is provided. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Carmen Cox, ccox@labcorp.com or Handbells: The handbell choir will practice starting Wednesday, January 30th. We have a few positions open and would like to have a couple of new members. If you would like to join us, please see Joan Hedrick or contact Ekin Ustunel ( ). Pastoral Care Team will meet Thursday, February 28 at 6:00 PM in the parlor. This meeting is for all who desire to serve by offering support and care to members in need of spiritual care during times of illness, suffering and loss. Church Facilities Use: This is a reminder that when anyone requests any of the church facilities for personal use, the forms must be filled out and returned to the church office. A phone call or is NOT sufficient. If the forms are not returned, a problem can arise with multiple requests for the same facility. In the event that this happens, the persons who returned the forms will have first use of the facility in question. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Shirley Connor Affordable Piano Lessons at Mount Hope: Interested in learning how to play the piano or increase the keyboard skills you already have? Mt. Hope's very own Ekin Ustunel has openings to teach piano students of all ages here at Mt. Hope on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. If you are interested please contact Ekin to schedule a free consultation and lessons. Boy Scout Troop 365 from Mt. Pleasant UMC Kimesville, NC - Annual Hearty & Meaty Vegetable Soup Sale - Cooking on February 8, 2019 and Selling on February 9, Pre-Orders only. Pick up February 9 from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ. Contact any Boy Scout or Leader to order, or if you have any questions, please contact Byron or Kristen at Thank You for Supporting Scouting! PINTO BEAN SUPPER is being held at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church at 5120 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC on Friday, February 8 th from 5 7 pm. The menu consists of pintos, slaw, stewed potatoes, cornbread, horseradish, drink and dessert for $5.00. Various sides are also included. If you

4 have any questions, call the church at Please join us for a night of fellowship and a delicious meal. Weekly Reflection: Do you desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Do you desire to be a Christian "on fire for God?" Pray this prayer, "Come Holy Spirit, Come. Move in, around, among and through me, that I might trust you more than I trust myself, that I might value your wisdom over the shrewdness of the world." February Birthdays 1 st Blanche Greeson, Jeff Jarrett 2 nd Becky Stafford, Dacia Singleton 3 rd Dreama Greeson, Mary Reece, Nick Volle 4 th Tony Staley, Christie Volle 5 th Corbin Craft, Chase Szychowicz 6 th Waylon Bolton, John Hunt, Jr. 7 th Travis Gannon 8 th Chris Minor 12 th Jodi Owen 13 th Jim Wimbish 14 th Sandra McCray, Matthew Shue 15 th Katherine Dickson, Tammy Flinchum 16 th Sandra Martin 18 th Lloyd Gilliam, Betty Kim Settlemyre 20 th Virginia Barker, Sunny Staley, Mandy Stovall 21 st Sandy Gardner, Tammy Martin, Pamela Minor 22 nd Jason Clapp, George Farmer, Ralph Greeson, Joan May, Callie Moser, Levi Stanley, Jr. 23 rd Cecelia Gannon 24 th Greg Moser, Inez Thornburg 25 th George Hunt 26 th Dora Moore 27 th Faith Oakley 28 th Bob Hamlett, Kolby Whitesell February Anniversaries Nicholas & Pamela Taylor

5 Opportunities for Worship and Service Today, January 27 9:15 a.m., New Members Class OFH 9:30 a.m., Youth Deliver Blessing Bags Monday, January 28 Tuesday, January 29 Deadline for February newsletter Wednesday, January 30 February Calendar of Events Sunday, February 3 Collecting for Urban Ministry 4:30 p.m., Young Disciples Monday, February 4 Tuesday, February 5 5:30 p.m., Meals4Kids Volunteers 7:00 p.m., Garden Club - NFH Wednesday, February 6 6:00 p.m., Bible Study NFH Thursday, February 7 7:00 p.m., Creative Worship Team CR 7:00 p.m., High Lonesome Strings Jam Session OFH Friday, February 7 - Saturday, February 8 Boy Scouts Soup Sale NFH & OFH Sunday, February 10 12:00 p.m., Youth Lunch in NFH Visit Nursing Homes Monday, February 11 Tuesday, February 12 1:30 p.m., Willing Workers PAR 7:00 p.m., Mary/Martha PAR Wednesday, February 13

6 6:00 p.m., Bible Study NFH Thursday, February 14 Valentine s Day Sunday, February 17 10:00 A.M., Youth Pack Blessing Bags 4:30 p.m., Young Disciples Monday, February 18 Tuesday, February 19 10:30 a.m., Friends & Neighbors NFH Wednesday, February 20 6:00 p.m., Bible Study NFH Thursday, February 21 7:00 p.m., Consistory CR Sunday, February 24 9:30 a.m., Youth Deliver Blessing Bags 3:00 p.m., Search Committee CR Monday, February 25 Tuesday, February 26 Deadline for March Newsletter 5:30 p.m., Meals4Kids Volunteers OFH Wednesday, February 27 6:00 p.m., Bible Study NFH Thursday, February 28 6:00 p.m., Pastoral Care Team PAR

7 Health Care Center Alamance Health Care Cent. Grady Gerner (34) Alamance House Denny Ingold(#113) Ashton Place Helen Whitesell (#902) Clapps Nursing Center Blanche Greeson Clapps Nursing Center Robert Ingold (#311-A) Clapps Nursing Center Irene Sharpe (106-A) Murdoch Center Dreama Greeson Ralph Scott Homes Betty Kim Settlemyre Universal Healthcare Diz & Doris Reece Woodhaven (Albemarle) Annie Lee Apple Mt. Hope Military Connections Scott Amick Josh Ellis Christopher Bahleda Kyle Gerner David Blakesley, Jr. Grant Harden Michael Clapp Megan Moore Mikayla Stevens Members Sammy Allred Peggy Levens Cleo Barker Dennis McGee Kathy Barrier Greg Moser Connie Blakesley Ray Neese, Jr. Peggy Coble Ralph & Nancy O Ferrell Elizabeth Craft Tammy Reece Dottie Deeter Rocky Royal Dean Greeson Carol Sawyer Emma Jean Greeson Betty Settlemyre Hoy & Lorene Greeson Elizabeth Shoe Wayne Greeson Sara Shue Ruth Harris Alonzo Smith LuEller Ingold Helen Smith Helen Johnson E C Thornburg Betty Kime Jeff Tucker Karen Kirkman Bill & Peggy Welker Jim & Nancy Wimbish Friends & Relatives Joe & Jennifer Adams friends of Ric & Amanda Freeman Richard Blakesley Dave s father Linda Breedlove Mitchell & Virginia Collins friends of Lin Gallagher Dick Craft Bill s brother Bea Craven sister of Sara Shue Buddy Chapmon Todd s father Susan Henley Greene friend of Lorie Arrington Darlene Humble niece of Jeanne Ingold Kristen Levens Karen Reynolds sister-in-law of Gary Owens Nancy Royal family of Cheryl Royal Margaret Sharpe Alonzo Smith Eric Vickers son of Benny Vickers Kraven Webb s grandmother Mary Lou Whitfield Choir Director Organist Sound ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joan Hedrick Ekin Ustunel Bennie Gerner/Byron Greeson Conner Chapmon Please contact the church office if you would like to add someone to the prayer list.