Suffo lk Ch ristian Ch urch Second Sunday After The Epiphany

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1 Suffo lk Ch ristian Ch urch Second Sunday After The Epiphany Our Mission is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ by sharing God s grace, love, and forgiveness. Because we love Christ we worship. Because we believe in His grace we disciple. Because we follow His commandments we serve. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017 Please enter into a spirit of prayer and meditation as the Prelude begins. Prelude The Old Country Church Medley (Fettke) Mary Huber, Organist Carmen Halley, Pianist Chiming of the Hour Welcome and Greetings *Congregational Introit All Hail King Jesus #103 All hail King Jesus! All hail Emmanuel: King of kings, Lord of lords, Bright Morning Star. And thro out eternity I ll sing his praises, And I ll reign with Him thro out eternity. Copyright 1981 by Dayspring Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC) TEXT/MUSIC: Dave Moody CCLI License # *Call to Worship (inspired by Isaiah 42:1-9, Mark 1:9-11, Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 3:21-23) Leader: Today we celebrate a special baptism: the baptism of Jesus of Nazareth. God says, Look! See my chosen servant, the One in whom I utterly delight; I have placed my Spirit on him, he will bring true justice to the nations. People: When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened up, and Spirit came down like a dove; and there was a voice from heaven saying: This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am delighted. Leader: The joy of the Lord be with you all. People: And also with you. *Hymn of Praise All the Way My Savior Leads Me #680 *Invocation and Lord s Prayer ( trespasses ) *Gloria Patri Mission Moment Offertory Ten Thousand Angels (Hegarty) *Offertory Response Let s Worship and Adore Him #247 All nations will come and worship before You. --Revelation 15:4 Christ the Lord. Christ the Lord. Words: Traditional; Music: Cantus Diversi, 1751, arr. by Tom Fettke, copyright 1997 by Ingtegrity s Hosanna! Music and Word Music. Used by permission. CCLI License No *Unison Offertory Prayer Gracious God, we give you joyful thanks and praise. You faithfully provide for our needs, always remembering your covenant. By sending your Son Jesus to be our Savior, you have given us new life. Let our gratitude overflow in gifts and offerings that uplift the ministries of this church so that all people will be blessed indeed. We pray this through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Ordination and Installation of Deacons Insert Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer & Choral Response Choral Anthem Even in the Valley (Peck) Chancel Choir Scripture Lesson Matthew 3:13-17 (Pew Bible pg. 682) The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God! Sermon What Was That All Ab o ut? Rev. Halley *The Renewal of Baptismal Vows Insert *Hymn of Dedication Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken #603 *Benediction & Choral Response *Postlude The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power (Crouch) Mary Huber, Organist *Carillon Postlude Hymns for the Baptism of the Lord When the postlude begins, please greet the worshipers around you. *Please stand as you are able

2 The Flowers on the Altar are in Loving Memory of Ann and McDuffie (Mac) Gaston given by Everett and Nancy Gaston The Flowers on the Pedestal are in Loving Memory of Emma J. and Warren Rountree Jimmy Rountree given by Larry Rountree The Flowers on the Chancel Pedestal are in Loving Memory of Richard E. Saunders given by Margaret Saunders and Family The Flowers on the Altar Last Sunday were in Loving Memory of Bud and Mary Jane Writtenberry Jobie and Marie Jones given by Calvin and Evelyn and Family Welcom e to Suffolk Christian Church! May the love of God bless you in this time with us. We invite you to worship with us again next week. If you are a guest today, please fill out a guest card and place in the offering plate. Care and Co ncern Outreach Ministry - Please complete a card, located in pew holder, to identify any needs of our members and place it in the offering plate.

3 **Serving Th is Sund ay** Deacons Greeting: Edie Matthews, Mel Hemphill, Claudia Salmon Vickie Wilson, Jim Thorsen Deacons Delivering CDs: Pat Bristow, Vickie Wilson Early Worship Deacon: Charlie Henderson Acolyte: Nathan Wilson Audio Technician: Jonathan Martin Ushers: Rob Abernathy, Joey Briggs, Robert Whitmore William Bailey, Kenny Martin Substitutes: Bob James, P. J. Fowler, Jimmy Fanny Kenny Griffin, Calvin Jones House of Worship Duty: Kirk Alexander (Today), Douglas Parr (Next Sunday) Counters: Rob Abernathy, John Kinsey Care/Concern Volunteer: Priscilla Bunch ( ) Beginners Workers: Claudia Salmon, Julia McBride Nursery Workers: Logan Masters Greeters After Worship: Rev. Halley - Side exit Robert Bangley - North exit Margaret Saunders - Front exit Worship on the Lord s Day Sund ay, January 15, :00 a.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stewardship Report We Are Walking By Faith Dimes for Missions...$ (2016) Dimes for Mission... $ 7.50 (2017) Veterans of the Cross Christmas Eve Offering - $ Special Monthly Mission for January: CAPS - # January - December 2016 income - $345, January - December 2016 expenses - $356, January 2017 income to date: $4, Sunday, January 1, am Worship Service ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Website: Pat Hawn (webmaster@suffolkchristian.org) Suffolk Christian Church Rev. Michael D. Halley, Pastor 216 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia

4 You are welcome to participate in any of the following activities at Suffolk Christian. Please call the contact person or the church office if you need more information. This week at Suffolk Christian Church Sunday 8:45 am Early Worship Jan :00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship (Deacon Ordination Sunday) 3:00 pm Women s Conference at Liberty Spring Christian Church Music, Guest Speaker, Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm Deacons Dinner (Charlie Henderson, ) 6 pm - 7 am Night Stay Monday 6 pm - 7 am Night Stay Jan. 16 7:00 pm Coat Set Up Newsletter Deadline for February Newsletter Tuesday 1:00 pm Saints Alive Potluck (Carmen Halley, ) Jan :00 pm Food Ministry Distribution (Pat & Jim Mann, & Stephanie Remy, ) 4:00 pm Church Staff Meeting 6 pm - 7 am Night Stay Wednesday 7:00 pm Youth Bible Study Jan. 18 (Priscilla Bunch, ) 7:00 pm Finance Board (Evelyn Jones, ) 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Thursday 9:30 am Thursday Crafters (Priscilla Bunch, ) Jan. 19 2:00 pm Newsletter Volunteers 2:30 pm The Prayer Team 5:00 pm Coat Set Up 7:30 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal (Janet Rock, ) Friday 11:30 am Meals on Wheels delivery Jan. 20 Deliverers: Jim McCrary, Bennett McBride (Cheryl Griffin, ) Saturday 9-11 am Coat Distribution Jan. 21 Sun. Jan. 22 8:45 am Early Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Com ing Events Jan pm Coat Distribution 7 pm The Praying Church Jan pm Executive Board Meeting Jan pm Care & Concern Meeting Feb. 12 Laity Sunday 12 noon Potluck Lunch Feb pm Evening Bible Study on Prayer begins Feb am Morning Bible Study on Prayer begins Feb noon Chili & Baked Potato Lunch Feb. 22 7:30 pm Church Conference

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