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 OPEN HOUSE St. John s SEED program will host an open house Mon., Jan. 28 Thurs., Jan. 31. If you or someone you know is looking for a preschool program, this is an excellent opportunity to meet our wonderful teachers and observe the programs. You will be able to see classrooms and get more informa on from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and teachers will be available to meet with parents and students from 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. This schedule outlines the mes for registra on for the 2019 2020 school year. Thursday, January 31 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Current 4K children who are registering for our 5K program Friday, February 1 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Church members currently in SEED 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Church members not currently in SEED (Must be a church member by Dec. 31, 2018) Saturday, February 2 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Families currently enrolled in SEED 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Open to the public Registra on forms may be downloaded at stjaiken.org/ forms and registra on/. Please complete these prior to your registra on me. Jesus Is Rejected in His Hometown. Luke 4:22-30 Believe in Jesus. GROVE (5K 5th grade) Wednesday: Alleluia Choir 4 pm; Joy Choir 4:15 pm Revolution Retreat No SNY Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Faith Center: CORE middle school girls Bible Study DWELL high school girls Bible Study BROTHERHOOD youth boys Bible study Very cold weather is coming to Aiken. Help ACTS and Christ Central meet needs in our community. Donate used coats, blankets, hats, gloves, socks and cash to assist purchasing heaters and paying utility bills. LOOKING AHEAD Jan 25 27 Revolution Retreat (youth) Jan. 28 31 SEED Open House Feb. 1 SEED Registration for church members Feb. 3 8:30 Communion; 10:00 Healing Service in Chapel Feb. 8 10 Mission Impact Celebration Feb. 22 Mother/Son Date Night Mar. 29 Father Daughter Dance Mar. 31 Rutter Requiem (8:30 & 11:00)
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. Announcements The flowers within the chancel were given to the glory of God and in memory of Elmer Laurie Wilson by Mary Jo Wilson Spencer & Joe Spencer, and their children and grandchildren and by Jewell & Jim Eanes in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary. MAKE SURE YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JAN. 29, AT NOON. MENU for Jan. 30: Baked ham, pineapple & cheese casserole, lima beans, slaw, and chocolate chess pie The Shepherd of Love team will meet on Wednesday, February 6 at 4:30 pm in room 119. Anyone interested in becoming a Shepherd is welcome to join and learn more about this valuable ministry of St. John s. For questions call Jeanette Isaacson at 803 644 9168. Opera ons Budget as of 1/17/19 Year to date offerings given for what God is asking us to do: $ 87,919.81 Year to date ministry expenditures: $ 69,497.34 $ 18,422.47 We thank you for your generous support to the Missions of St. John s! Building Fund Current Loan Balance: $497,850.00 Please join us for a women's Bible Study during the Grove! Praying in Color meets Sunday evenings from 6:15 to 7:15 in Room 119 while the Grove is in session. We pray, draw, and study scripture together. Newcomers always welcome. No supplies, homework, or ar s c skills required. Missions Budget: 2018/2019 Year to date offerings given for what God is asking us to do in Missions: $ 167,221.95 Year to date Missions Disbursements: $ 154,050.00 We thank you for your generous support to the Missions of St. John s! News of the Family CHURCH HOSTS Hosts the week of Sunday AM EVENING Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday *Sunday AM Feb. 3 Our sympathy to: Pat Stokes on the loss of her husband, Bob Stokes on Jan. 21, in Aiken, SC. Our congratulations to: Marge & Paul Cobble who celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary on Jan. 27. Jewell & Jim Eanes who celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 31. \Ç `xåéü tå Robert A. Bob Stokes January 21, 2019 January Rice 1 lb. Collection bins are located in the Narthex and the Faith Center. Tom Nance Mark Mahoney Marc Nadeau Jeff Ray John Geiger Rick Endler Jeff Crenshaw Don Hayes John McMahan Attendance 1/20/2019 8:30 156 9:02 257 11:00 420 Total 833
Bishop Holston s 40 Days of Shared Prayer During the 40 days of shared prayer, we will use the same words each day to pray for a future with hope and a unifying Way Forward for our church leading up to the 2019 Special Session of General Conference, scheduled for Feb. 23 26. Visit stjaiken.org and click on the 40 Days of Shared Prayer slide to see Bishop Holston s daily prayer prompts. Paper copies of the daily prayer prompts can be picked up in the Sanctuary Narthex, the lobby of the Faith Center, and on the table by the front doors of the church office. Play with USCA s Finest A soccer skills and training clinic will be offered for children ages 7 14 on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1:00 2:30 p.m. at the Aiken High School prac ce field. Cost is $10 and par cipa on fees will support St. John s mission trip to Chris an Union Sports Club in Medellin, Colombia. Register online at h ps://stjaiken.org/event/soccer clinic/?instance_id=18026. Don t forget to RSVP!! Church Wide Family Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 9 Join us is the church gym at 9:30 a.m. for pancakes catered by Cracker Barrel. Let s fill the gym to welcome home our six foreign mission partners as we have breakfast and a me of sharing. Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 10 With a serving at 11:00 a.m. and a serving at 12:00 p.m. in the gym, dona ons will go to assist the 2019 mission trips. SERVING THIS WEEK *RSVP cards for the pancake breakfast and spaghe lunch are available in the Sanctuary Narthex and Faith Center Lobby. Cards may be placed in the collec on plate or returned at the recep onist desk. You may also register online at stjaiken.org/calendar/event registra on/ 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 Annelise Shick; Acolytes Anne Fenton Massie and Lillian Orr 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 CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Azmon OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) God of freedom from oppression and healing for the afflicted, we gather to share your Good News. We gather to be inwardly transformed even as we seek to do your will to transform this world. In our worship today may our soul be fed as we listen, sing, and pray. May your Spirit fall upon us, refreshing us, anointing us and empowering us. And when our time of worship is ended, send us back out into the world to proclaim the Good News. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Rock and Redeemer, our Teacher and Guide, in whom we find the path that leads to the Kingdom. Amen. *SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:14 21 SERMON Self Fulfilling Prophecy 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 MISSION MINUTE Renee Reid OFFERTORY 1 And the Father Will Dance Hayes *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. *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 548 In Christ There Is No East or West McKee *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE *Please stand, as able. 1 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.
Psalm 9:02 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Gathering Sweet, Sweet Spirit D. Akers 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 names. Song of Praise Where the Spirit of the Lord is, I m Free D. Evans 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 Mission Minute Jane Timmerman Renee Reid 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* O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Scripture Luke 4:14-21 Sermon Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Dr. Tim McClendon Closing Song Turn My Eyes Bonray 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 Abide With Me Hubert Parry CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Azmon OPENING PRAYER (prayed together) God of freedom from oppression and healing for the afflicted, we gather to share your Good News. We gather to be inwardly transformed even as we seek to do your will to transform this world. In our worship today may our souls be fed as we listen, sing, and pray. May your Spirit fall upon us, refreshing us, anointing us and empowering us. And when our time of worship is ended, send us back out into the world to proclaim the Good News. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Rock and Redeemer, our Teacher and Guide, in whom we find the path that leads to the Kingdom. Amen. PRESENTATION OF APPLEFEST FUNDS CONGREGATIONAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS MISSION MINUTE Renee Reid ANTHEM My Spirit Looks to God Alone Fox *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 Andante Sostenuto Widor 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. 393 Spirit of the Living God Spirit of the Living God (Sing through twice) 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 may now depart. *SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:14 21 SERMON Self Fulfilling Prophecy Dr. Tim McClendon *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 548 In Christ There Is No East or West McKee *BENEDICTION and CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE *Please stand, as able. 1 You may text your gift to St. John s by texting stjaiken to 73256 and following the instructions