First United Methodist Church of Trenton A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ: Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone! Welcome, we are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. We would like you to know that: Nursery services are available upon request. The nursery is located on the second floor. An asterisk (*) located before an event means that we invite you to rise in body or in spirit. You are invited to join us for refreshments in the lounge after the service. The pastor is available to meet with you to answer any questions or address any concerns about the church you might have, and for pastoral counseling or conversation, and visits. We hope to see you again! January 20, 2019 10:00 am
Words of Reflection "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." NIV Words of Welcome/Announcements: Prelude Pastor Heidi Reinker Organist/pianist Jeff Burke Call to Worship: Selected verses of Psalm 36, adapted Leader: Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. People: Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. Leader: How priceless is your unfailing love. People: You give us to drink from your river of delights. All: With you is the fountain of live; in your light we see light. Praises be to You, O God! *Opening Hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" # 64 Opening Prayer: Litany of Christian Unity #556 ( Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25) Let us ask the Lord to strengthen in all Christians faith in Christ, the Savior of the world. Listen to us, O Lord. Let us ask the Lord to sustain and guide Christians with his gifts along the way to full unity. Listen to us, O Lord. Let us ask the Lord for the gift of unity and peace for the world. Listen to us, O Lord. Let us pray. We ask you, O Lord, for the gifts of your Spirit. Enable us to penetrate the depth of the whole truth, and grant that we may share with others the goods you have put at our disposal. Teach us to overcome divisions. Send us your Spirit to lead to full unity your sons and daughters in full charity, in obedience to your will; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed -traditional version # 881 Gospel Lesson: John 2: 1-11 Response to the Gospel Lesson Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God, for which people say: People: Thanks be to God! Amen. -2-
Hymn (you may remain seated) "Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying FWS # 2193 Prayers of the People What joys or concerns do you want to take to God in prayer? Do you have a story to share as to how God has worked in your life recently? Pastoral Prayer leading into 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. Epistle Lesson- I Corinthians 12: 1-11 *Hymn "Many Gifts, One Spirit # 114 Sermon Rev. Heidi Reinker *Hymn "Sent Forth by God's Blessing" # 664 Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Offering Prayer Offertory Music *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, # 95 Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen *Benediction It is our tradition to form a circle around the perimeter of the church after the benediction to sing Peace on Earth while holding hands. If you are uncomfortable with this, you may proceed directly to the fellowship hall for refreshments! -3-
Closing Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth # 431 Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. *Postlude Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Altar Flowers: Coffee Hour: Judy Howells Liturgist: Carole Pettitt Greeter: Maxine Brewer & Mary Ann Voss Liturgical Resources: Call to Worship- Opening Prayer- -4-
In Our Thoughts and Prayers... Those who are hospitalized: Those who are home: Lynee Zajac-Beck Jackie Hull Sandi Brewer Ruth Ann Brewer Debbie Moffitt Botta Greg Moffitt Cahalan Family Joe & Paulette Wilson Kathy Callicoat Robb Clarkson-Lee & Jan Wynn Cousin Don Dameron-Lee & Jan Wynn brother-in-law Jo Kampschoer Ruth Kasenow Sherry Lang-Kathy Myers Steve & Zion s grandfather Tom Brown Betty Lozo Pat Menatac Stan & Betty Miller Kathy Myers Alex Nicol Ruth Ann Brewer Kim Noel Jackie Hull Morris Prater Father of Tom Prater Shannon Prater-Lee and Jan Wynn s daughter Ryan Randazzo Betty and Stan Millergrandson Wildred St. Amour Kathy Myers s brother-in-law Joe Wilson Janet Wolfe-Ruth Kasenow s daughter Jeff Wynn Lee and Jan Wynn son Lee Wynn Those serving our country: Sergeant Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York) CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer -5-
Trenton First UMC Announcements Breakfast & Devotion If you re looking for a way to start the week with good food, great company and a brief devotion, then come join us at the diner. The next breakfast will be Monday, January 28th at 8 am Mom s Restaurant. 2691 Fort St, Trenton Adult Bible Study- We will be finishing our study of the life of David in the next session or two. Options for the next look of the Bible to study include: Exodus Highlights of Isaiah Amos or Hosea in the Old Testament Colossians Ephesians 1 and 2 Peter or Hebrews in the New Testament Newcomers are always welcome to jump in and join us anytime! We study on Tuesdays from 1-2 pm. Next Bible study will be Tuesday, January 22nd. 01/01 - Dorothy Gordon 01/02 Sally Okerstrom 01/06 Jim Reinker 01/08 - Faith Cookson 01/11 - Robert Neubauer 01/13- Jeff Burke 01/14 - Virginia Peck 01/17 - Ernest Wynn 01/20 - Allison Wynn 01/22 - Shawn Lewis-Lakin 01/22 - Janet Wolfe 01/28 - Robert Mynster Liturgists Needed Liturgists are needed for the 2019 calendar year. If you are interested, sign-up sheets are located in the lounge. -6-
Trenton First UMC and Community Announcements Continued Come join the Methodiners Tonight at 6 pm Baldo s Restaurant 20051 Telegraph Rd Brownstown, MI 47184 (734) 479-0100 ChristNet/Overnight February 17-23 Want to help with ChristNet this year? Meeting Reminders Church Council Meeting Monday, January 21st 7 pm If you are not able to attend the meeting, please contact the church office. We know we ll need help with the following areas: (For more info talk to Pastor Heidi, Judy Howells ) Areas Where Help Will Be Needed 1. Set-up and Take Down Duties 2. Serve as Overnight Host 3. Prepare a dinner dish for and evening, or bag lunches for guests to take with them the following day. 4. Laundry service is needed in several ways: Reimbursement for expenditures is available. 5. Morning Clean-up duty 6. Miscellaneous Jobs Look for the sign up sheets in the lounge. ChristNet meeting Tuesday, January 22 at 2:15 pm here at First united in our meeting room. If you would like to help with ChrstNet during the overnight week, please come to the meeting. All are welcome -7-
Pastor Heidi s Contact Information: Cell: (734) 407-9515 E-mail: hcreinker@gmail.com Facebook: Heidi Reinker January First United Methodist Church 2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066 Facebook: first united methodist of trenton Website: www.firstunitedmethodistoftrenton.com E-mail: trentonfumc@gmail.com Ministers: All The People Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker Church Admin: Ramona Moyski Organist: Jeff Burke Custodian: Karen Roberts Sunday: 1/20: 10 am worship; 6 pm Methodiners at Baldo s Restaurant in Woodhaven Monday: 1/21: 7 pm Church Council meeting Tuesday: 1/22: 1 pm Bible study ; 2:15 pm ChristNet meeting Thursday: 1/24: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band; 6-7 pm Boy Scout meeting Sunday: 1/27: 10 am worship Monday: 1/28: 8 am breakfast and devotions at Mom s Restaurant Tuesday: 1/29: 1 pm Bible study Thursday: 1/31: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band February Sunday: 2/03: 10 am worship Tuesday: 2/05: 1 pm Bible study Thursday: 2/07: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band Using the QR Code at right