*UMH No. 139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN verses 1, 2 & 5 SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS Our mission is to be the helping hands of God, reaching out to all people with the love of Christ 6817 Dean Drive, McLean, VA 22101 / PH: 703-356-6336 / email: charleswesleyumc@verizon.net Pastor Marti Ringenbach 1st Sunday after the Epiphany January 13, 2019 Baptism of the Lord Sunday Hearing devices are available, as well as large print hymnals. Please see an usher. Those who are able are invited to stand for the acts of worship marked with an *. GATHERING PRELUDE God is Spirit SOUTHBRIDGE WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Greet one another with the peace of Christ. Leader: Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, People: Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Leader: Ascribe to the Lord the glory of God's name, People: Worship the Lord in holy array. Leader: The voice of the Lord is upon the water. People The God of glory thunders, the Lord upon many waters. Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful. People: The voice of God is full of majesty. Let us praise the name of the Lord! PRAISE & PRAYER COMMUNITY IN PRAYER UMH No. 377 It is Well with My Soul VILLE DU HAVRE verse 1 TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY Breathe on Me, Breath of God JACKSON/PAXTON *SUNG THANKSGIVING NO. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD 100th PRAYER OF DEDICATION O God, at his baptism, you acknowledged Jesus as your beloved Son, and through him you opened to us a way to become your children by grace. May these gifts we return to you be a sign of our dedication to live as your faithful daughters and sons, born in the waters of baptism by the power of the Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 43: 1-2, 5-7 Joe Baker ANTHEM Baptized in Water HAAS *GOSPEL READING Mark 1: 4-11 Pastor Marti (As you are able, please stand for this reading) MESSAGE Something in the Water Pastor Marti RESPONSE TO THE WORD Baptism Covenant Renewal
SENDING FORTH *UMH No. 593 Here I Am, Lord HERE I AM, LORD BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Song of Praise WESLEY ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altar this morning are given by Mary Brown, in memory of Marshall Brown. SUNDAY WORSHIP RECEPTION Following today s worship service, please join us for a reception in the Fellowship Hall hosted by Elaine and Mary.
WEEK Of JANUARY 13, 2019 TODAY 9:00 am Disciples' Adult Sunday School Disciples Room 9:00 am Voyagers Adult Sunday School Downstairs Voyagers Room 9:00 am Pre-School to 6 th Downstairs Sunday School Room 10:30 am Sunday Worship Service 11:30 am Refreshments in Fellowship Hall 1:30 pm Girl Scouts - Fellowship Hall 4:00 pm Cub Scout Den 1 - Fellowship Hall MONDAY, JAN 14 10:00 am AA Group Meeting Disciples Room 3:45 pm Cub Scout Den 3 - Fellowship Hall TUESDAY, JAN 15 10:00 am AA Group Meeting Disciples Room 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 1130 Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY, JAN 16 7:00 pm Cub Scout Den 11 - Fellowship Hall THURSDAY, JAN 17 6:45 pm AA Group Meeting Disciples Room SATURDAY, JAN 19 7:00 pm AA Group Meeting Disciples Room NEXT SUNDAY, JAN 20 9:00 am Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 am Sunday Worship Service 11:30 am Refreshments in Fellowship Hall JOIN WITH US IN PRAYER THIS WEEK: Congregational Concerns: Soon Gil (Soon Young Carroll), Elaine Schneider, Sheila Frace and Family, Alex Rapavi (Todd Ringenbach), Carol Benjamin King (Barb Powell), Jennifer and Joe Baker and Family, Rebecca Stevenson (Pat Cox), David Andrews (Sharon Pedersen). Residential Care: Garnette Dupont, Rod Barnes. Local Concerns: The people SHARE, Inc. serves throughout the McLean area, the people in Appalachia who can t repair their own homes and the volunteer work teams from our church and around the US who go to help. Church Concerns: Bishop Sharma Lewis, District Superintendent Cathy Abbot, and the General Conference (Feb 23-26, 2019).. Please let the office know if there is someone you wish to bring to the church's attention, or add to/remove from this prayer list. Unless advised otherwise, prayer concerns will remain here for one month. Pastor... Marti Ringenbach martiringenbach@vaumc.org 703-731-6922 Minister of Music.... Matthew A. Duckery Organist.... Mary Brown Administrative Assistant......... Leslie Jane Fahrney Minister of Media... Greg Beard Ushers...... Soon Young Carroll, Mary Lucius Greeter........ Pat Cox Altar Guild....... Elaine Schneider Offering... Sharon Pedersen, Vicki Herrmann Steward of the Month....... Dave Smith Children s Church.. Leslie Jane Fahrney CCLI# 939369
Missions Corner... SHARE, Inc. The SHARE community ministry is asking for the following 'unexpired' items: Toilet Paper Shampoo/conditioner Disposable Diapers Baby Wipes Toothpaste White Rice Laundry Detergent Mayo/Mustard/Catsup Ground Coffee/Black Tea White Sugar Vegetable Oil 100% Juice Grape/Strawberry Jam/Jelly Chunky Chicken Soups (only this kind) Also needed are gently used sheets & towels. If donating a set of sheets and pillow cases, tie or tape them together and mark the size. Please place your SHARE donation items in the marked box by the coat racks. Charles Wesley SHARE contact: Dale Thompson. Mark Your Calendars ANNOUNCEMENTS Winter Sermon Series: Wintery Mix January 20 Uniquely Connected Snowflakes are individually special but together they create a beautiful sight. January 27 All for One Clearing a path through the snow is better with teamwork and tools. February 3 Abiding Love Snow melts, God s love never does. Jan 21: Office Closed Feb 2: Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby Feb 9: Administrative Council Planning Meeting
2019 Bible Challenge Since 2017. Bishop Lewis has been encouraging the Virginia Conference to read the Bible in a year. Each year has featured a different way of reading. 2017- read the Bible straight through. 2018- read the Bible chronologically. For 2019, the Bible Challenge will be a blended style of reading; a mixture of Old Testament readings and New Testament each day. In this new year, challenge yourself to study the Bible and strengthen your faith in the process. Each month s readings will also be printed in that month's Advocate. Tips on reading the Bible daily: Start reading the Bible today. Set aside a specific time and place each day. Set your schedule and then stick to it. Mornings are great; but feel free to use any time that works consistently with your schedule. Get a good study Bible to help to illuminate the meaning of the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts. Choose a translation to use during your reading. Say a short prayer to God before you begin, asking the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and understanding. Dive in and enjoy the richness of God s Word! Apply God s Word to your life. Bible study should be practical and applicable. I assure you that these seven steps will help you begin a journey in becoming a lifelong learner of God s Word. January 1 Genesis 1-3; Romans 1 January 2 Genesis 4-6; Romans 2 January 3 Genesis 7-9; Romans 3 January 4 Genesis 10-12; Romans 4 January 5 Genesis 13-15; Romans 5 January 6 Genesis 16-17; Romans 6 January 7 Genesis 18-19; Romans 7 January 8 Genesis 20-22; Romans 8:1-21 January 9 Genesis 23-24; Romans 8:22-39 January 10 Genesis 25-26; Romans 9:1-15 January 11 Genesis 27-28; Romans 9:16-33 January 12 Genesis 29-30; Romans 10 January 13 Genesis 31-32; Romans 11:1-18 January 14 Genesis 33-35; Romans 11:19-36 January 15 Genesis 36-38; Romans 12 January 16 Genesis 39-40; Romans 13 January 17 Genesis 41-42; Romans 14 January 18 Genesis 43-45; Romans 15:1-13 January 19 Genesis 46-48; Romans 15:14-33 January 20 Genesis 49-50; Romans 16 January 21 Isaiah 1-2; Mark 1:1-22 January 22 Isaiah 3-4; Mark 1:23-45 January 23 Isaiah 5-6; Mark 2 January 24 Isaiah 7-8; Mark 3:1-19 January 25 Isaiah 9-10; Mark 3:20-35 January 26 Isaiah 11-13; Mark 4:1-20 January 27 Isaiah 14-16; Mark 4:21-41 January 28 Isaiah 17-19; Mark 5:1-20 January 29 Isaiah 20-22; Mark 5:21-43 January 30 Isaiah 23-25; Mark 6:1-29 January 31 Isaiah 26-27; Mark 6:30-56