First UMC Jackson Jackson, Michigan February 3, 2019 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany/ Sacrament of Holy Communion 8:30am & 11:00am First United Methodist Church 275 W. Michigan Ave Jackson MI 49201 (517)787-6460 www.firstumcjackson.org
Welcome & Announcements The People of God Gather Together Prelude The Love of God (Fred Bock) Audie Heydenburg, Piano *Call to Worship Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: We are called to be God s children. People: God claims us his own people. Leader: You have been bought with a price, the precious blood of Jesus. People: Thanks be to God! *Hymn of Praise To God Be the Glory Hymnal No. 98 *Opening Prayer (unison) Our Father, your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ before his passion prayed for his disciples that they might be one, as you and he are one. Grant that your church, purchased by his blood, being bound together in love and obedience to you, may be united in one body by the one Spirit, that the world may believe in him whom you have sent. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God in three Persons, now and forever more. Amen. Prayer for Understanding God s Word for Us Today New Testament Reading Response Leader: This is God s Word. People: And it can be trusted. Acts 20:17-38 Pew Bible pg. 968 2
Anthem (8:30am) Let Us Love One Another Fellowship Choir (Arnold Sherman) (11:00am) I Love Thee (Arnold Sherman) Cherub, Carol Choirs & Wesley Singers Children s Moment (The children gather as we sing Where Children Belong) CCLI 1325159 *Hymn of Preparation (Children Activity bags are available from the ushers in Crush Hall) CCLI 1325159 3
*Gospel Reading John 17:6-19 Pew Bible pg. 941 The Sermon WHOSE CHURCH IS IT Dr. Beck Call to Prayer Silent Prayer/ Pastoral Prayer Anthem (11:00am) (Please see The Music Box ) Celtic Laud (Craig Courtney) Chancel Choir We Give Thanks to God The Sacrament of Holy Communion Hymnal pg. 12-15 Invitation Confession and Pardon We offer to God His Tithes, Our Gifts & Offerings (The children will collect your coins to support Love in the Name of Christ. For local and community needs) Offertory Hymn One Bread, One Body Hymnal No. 620 *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. *Prayer of Dedication The Great Thanksgiving 4
The 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen. Breaking the Bread Communion Prayer after Communion We Are Sent into the World to Serve *Hymn of Witness The Church s One Foundation Hymnal No. 545 *Dismissal with Blessing Postlude They ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love (arr. Mark Hayes) Audie Heydenburg, Piano *Please stand if you are able. Please silence all electronic devices before the start of service. Thank you! Today s Worship Assistant is Terri Reynolds The Flowers today are: In loving memory of Oscar & Margaret Naugle and Doris Jean Shelby. In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Wetherby, given by the Wetherby employees. The flowers will be delivered by Peggy Younglove, a member of the Round Table. 5
Worship Ahead: February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany/ Youth Sunday The Youts of First UMC will lead in our worship. The Music Box: The Chancel Choir anthem, Celtic Laud presented at our 11:00am worship hour is a beautiful anthem expressing our thanks for God s many gifts. It is especially fitting for a service of communion. For fruit of the vine, for harvest of wheat, for bread and for wine, the gift of Your feast, The cup of thanksgiving we gratefully raise, O Lord of my living, my love and my praise! This anthem also gives reference to the coming spring and the newness of life. 6
Monday, February 4 6:00am Men s Fellowship @ IHOP 10:00am Trellis 4:30pm Kid Explosion Calendar Tuesday, February 5 9:30am Staff Meeting 1:30pm 5 Practice Book Study 3:00pm Private Piano Lessons 3:30pm Women s Support Group 4:00pm Power of Your Story 6:00pm Jackson Chorale Wednesday, February 6 9:30am Quilters 10:30am Private Piano Lessons 10:30am Simon Peter @ Vista 4:00pm Knitters 4:25pm Angel Choir 4:45pm Cherub Choir 5:15pm WAW 6:00pm Carol Choir & Wesley Singers 6:00pm Jubilate Ringers 6:00pm Who Stole My Church 7:00pm Chancel Choir 7:00pm Bridges out of Poverty @ Benedetto s Thursday, February 7 10:00am UMW Board Mtg 11:45am UMW & Friends Luncheon 5:00pm Chimers 5:30pm Family Camp Mtg 5:45pm Belle Canto Friday, February 8 NO EVENTS SCHEDULED Sunday, February 10 8:30am Worship/ Nursery 9:00am Hospitality 9:40am Conversation About Faith 9:40am Orange 9:40am Back Pack Packing 9:40am Adult Bible Study 11:00am Worship/ Nursery 1:00pm Choir Workshop 4:00pm Musical Practice 6:00pm Youth Group Saturday, February 9 NO EVENTS SCHEDULED 7
Please inform the church office of any hospitalizations. Office Hours: Monday Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm Friday 8:00am 12:00pm Main Church Number 787-6460 Staff Extension Numbers Dr. Eric Beck, Senior Pastor x 106 ebeck@firstumcjackson.org Rev. Mary Loring, Pastor of Discipleship x101 mloring@firstumcjackson.org Timothy Meunier, Director of Music Ministries x103 tmeunier@firstumcjackson.org Dawn Doerr, Administrative Manager x107 ddoerr@firstumcjackson.org Jim Oldenburg, Head Custodian x110 Teresa Oldenburg, Treasurer x105 toldenburg@firstumcjackson.org Paul Webster, Missionary to Zambia pwebster@wisconsinumc.org 8