Loves, serves and worships with PASSION ST. JOHN S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Stephen Ministry Church 104 Newberry Street, NW Aiken, SC 29801 803-648-6891 www.stjaiken.org January 6, 2019 January 6, 2019 Satan Tempts Jesus Luke 4:1-13 Jesus helps us resist temptation. GROVE Sunday at 6 pm (5k-5th) Wednesday: Alleluia Choir 4 pm; Joy Choir 4:15 pm January 6, 2019 Choir at 5:00 Dear God, as You led the Three Kings to You by the light of a star, please draw us ever closer to you in 2019 by the light of Faith. Help us to desire you as ardently as Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. Give us the strength and grace to overcome all the obstacles that we will encounter as we journey across this new year. Many things will seek to keep us far from you. There will be those like Herod who will seek to lead us astray, and there will be both desert places and lo y peaks that will be difficult to cross. Help us to focus on your signs, and to single mindedly follow the Star that will lead us to you. May we, like the Wise Men, always have something to give You when we appear before you. Strengthen us on our journey; in Jesus Name and for His sake. Amen. SNY 6:00: Welcome Back Party Wednesdays, 7:00p.m. in the Faith Center: CORE middle school girls Bible Study DWELL high school girls Bible Study BROTHERHOOD youth boys Bible study Our foreign mission partners are coming to St. John's February 8-10! Make plans to attend all the Mission Impact Celebration events and please pray that through the 2019 MIC, God will ignite a desire within every member to participate in missions through praying, going and serving. LOOKING AHEAD Jan. 6 Communion at 8:30 Jan. 6 Healing Service in the Chapel at 10:00 Jan. 7 Joy Group Jan. 11 PrimeTimers Travel Talk Jan. 14 Sunny Monday Jan 25 27 Revolution Retreat (youth) Feb. 8 10 Mission Impact Celebration
WELCOME VISITORS! The members of St. John s welcome you, no matter who you are, where you come from, or why you are here. We are Christ s people and this is Christ s place with its doors open wide. We are grateful for your presence and invite you to return often. Eleventh Hour Prayer Come join us to pray for the UMC at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays in the Chapel. CHURCH HOSTS Hosts the week of January 6, 2019 Sunday AM EVENING Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday *Sunday AM Jan. 13 Michael Rollins Joel Ray Matt Erford Charles McKeel Dennis Fish Mike Uhle Keith Polk Brian Eberhard Jay Bilyeu Announcements The flowers within the chancel are given to the glory of God and in honor of her family by Pat Sauls. MAKE SURE YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JAN. 8, AT NOON. MENU for Jan. 9: Meatloaf, potato casserole, green beans, corn bread and banana pudding; chicken fillet sandwiches for the kids STEWARDSHIP NEWS Save the Date: Mission Impact Celebration February 8-10 Total pledges received for 2019 Opera ons Budget 512 Total pledge amount received for 2019 Opera ons Budget $1,921,464.00 This is an addi onal 31 pledges from last year with an addi onal amount received of $111,283.00. 2018 Year End financials are s ll in process. January Rice 1 lb. Collection bins are located in the Narthex and the Faith Center. JOY will meet Monday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. in Ward Hall. Attendance 12/30/2018 8:30 119 9:02 172 11:00 342 Total 633 News of the Family Our congratulations to: Brittany & Parker Wilson on the birth of their daughter, Emma Kay Wilson on Dec. 27, in Augusta, GA. Proud grandparents are John Barrett and Lee & Jennifer Wilson. Lindsay & Stuart Griswold on the birth of their son, Oliver Cassels Griswold, on Dec. 19, in Aiken, SC. Proud Big Brother is Fielding. Our sympathy to: Jim Bodie and his family, Bob & Susanne Rhoden, Mary Leslie, John, and Michael Whitehead, and Jimmy Rhoden on the loss of Idella Bodie, on Jan. 2, in Aiken, SC. Phyllis & Bobby Coker and Sarah & Zach Coker on the loss of their son and brother, Chuck Lawrence, on Dec. 24, in Monroe, GA. Claire & Ray Hesse on the loss of Claire s sister, Nancy Wooten on Dec. 31, in Orangeburg, SC. Arlene & Gene Usher on the loss of Gene s mother, Paulena Usher on Dec. 21 in Trumansburg, NY. \Ç `xåéü tå Jennie Lee Stack Willis December 28, 2018 \Ç `xåéü tå Idella Fallaw Bodie January 2, 2019
SUNNY MONDAY will meet on January 14 Christ Central of Aiken & Graniteville Judy Floyd, Director Following the program, lunch will be served in Ward Hall. The program is free and the lunch is $4.00. MENU: Taco soup, salad, cornbread, toffee brownies Please call the church at 803 648 6891 to make your reserva on. UMW Circle Meetings for January Tue. Jan. 8 Circle 6-12:30 pm - Ward Hall 1 Circle 9-12:30 pm at Shane s Rib Shack RSVP to Elaine Bennett, 803-648-6879 Circle 10-2:00 pm - UMW Room Circle 11-10:00 am in the Parlor Wed. Jan. 16 Circle 1-1:00 pm at the home of Anita Allen Circle 7-6:00 pm - Room 119 Mon. Jan. 21 Circle 3-11:30 am at Red Lobster PrimeTimers Travel Talk Presenta on Friday, January 11 th, 2:00 pm Carolina Tours will, again, be at St. John s for the 2019 Travel Talk presenta on. Hear about our Aiken departure trips and their Public Tours (Dutch Sq. Mall departure). Special discount trips, refreshments, and other travel info. Come join us and bring a friend. 2019 Bible Study Opportunities with Dr. Tim A new men s Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark will begin Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Men of all ages are encouraged to join in this study of the action Gospel. Dr. Tim will be teaching a new church-wide Bible study on the book of Genesis beginning Wednesday, January 9. A morning and an evening session will be offered in the Chapel from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 6:00-7:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided during the evening session. The Pastors and Staff would like to say THANK YOU to everyone for the cards, gifts, and treats for Christmas. We appreciate it so much and wish you a Happy New Year! SERVING THIS WEEK 8:30 Dr. Tim McClendon, Rev. Nancy Reed; Music Director & Organist-Christopher Nash 9:02 Dr. Tim McClendon; Worship Leader Harry Sampson; Music-Jane Timmerman & The 9:02 Band 11:00 - Dr. Tim McClendon, Rev. Nancy Reed; Music Director-Catherine Stapleton Nance; Organist-Christopher Nash Crucifer Kevin O Flaherty; Acolytes Anna O Flaherty and Madeline Smith January Worship Support Judy Bilyeu, Susan Crosby, Barbara Johnson, and Brenda Smith
Order of Worship 8:30 AM GREETING AND WELCOME Welcome to all who are worshiping with us. As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The prelude is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship. PRELUDE O Morning Star How Fair and Bright Krebs CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory Regen Square OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) Light of God, illumine the path that leads us to healing, hope and salvation. Glory of God, ill this sanctuary and expose the darkness that stalks our souls. Light of God, shine with such brightness that we marvel in awe. Glory of God, ill each temple of the Holy Spirit present today. Light of God, Glory of God, we welcome you in this place; in Jesus name, Amen. *SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 2:1 12 SERMON Dreamcatchers Dr. Tim McClendon *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (p. 881) The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Meineke As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS OFFERTORY 1 *DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 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. Old Hundredth PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD S PRAYER and CHORAL RESPONSE 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION...p. 12 with Musical Responses Setting C (page 21) Response 1: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Response 2: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Response 3: Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen. *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 254 We Three Kings Kings of Orient *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE In Thee is Gladness JS Bach *Please stand, as able. You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to 73256 and following the instructions Texts used with this service permission granted under CCLI #2220845. Please silence all electronic devices during the service. This service is broadcast over WKSX 92.7 at 12 pm. One week delay.
January 6, 2019 Psalm 9:02 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Gathering Surely the Presence Of the Lord Is In This Place Greeting and Announcements Please enter your name in the Friendship Pad and pass it down the row. If you are new to St. John s, please add your contact information. When the pad reaches the end of the row, pass if back so we may learn each other s name. Song of Praise Angels We Have Heard On High unknown Affirmation of Faith I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Children s Sermon Harry Sampson Pastoral and 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Offering God Rest We Three Kings J. Hopkins, Jr. and unknown Scripture Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon Dreamcatchers Dr. Tim McClendon Closing Song I Believe J. Cook Benediction Sending Forth * You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to 73256 and following the instructions
Order of Worship 11:00 AM GREETING AND WELCOME Welcome to all who are worshiping with us. As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The prelude is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship. PRELUDE We Three Kings CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory Regent Square OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) Light of God, illumine the path that leads us to healing, hope and salvation. Glory of God, ill this sanctuary and expose the darkness that stalks our souls. Light of God, shine with such brightness that we marvel in awe. Glory of God, ill each temple of the Holy Spirit present today. Light of God, Glory of God, we welcome you in this place; in Jesus name, Amen. CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS ANTHEM The Work of Christmas Forrest *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (p. 881) The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Meineke as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD S PRAYER and CHORAL RESPONSE 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERTORY O Morning Star How Fair and Bright Krebs Please enter your name in the Friendship Pad, located near the center aisle. If you are new to St. John s, please add your contact information. Pass the pad down the row to others. When the pad reaches the end of the row, please return it so we may learn one another s names. *DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 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. Old Hundredth *HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 247 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright Wie Schon Leuchtet Der Morgenstern Children K3-2nd grade will follow the Crucifer to Children s Church in the chapel. Thank you to the choir members who also participated in the 8:30 SonRise Choir and are now departing. *SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 2:1 12 SERMON Dreamcatchers Dr. Tim McClendon *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 254 We Three Kings Kings of Orient *BENEDICTION and CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE *Please stand, as able. You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to 73256 and following the instructions Texts used with this service permission granted under CCLI #2220845. This service is broadcast over WKSX 92.7 at 12 pm. One week delay.