1 First Sunday after the Epiphany January 11, 2015 8:45 and 10:55 a.m. Pastors: Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn Rev. Julie Wilburn Peeler Rev. Darryl Dayson Rev. Ben Floyd Director of Music: Organist: Children s Time: Russell Nelson Corey Powell Lynnette Sills Central United Methodist Church Asheville, North Carolina
2 Service of the Word January 11, 2015 WELCOME AND GREETING CHIMES OF THE TRINITY INTROIT VOLUNTARY Aria Craig Phillips CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN 103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Let us affirm our 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. *GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal, 70) ANTHEM Arise, Shine Daniel Moe The Chancel Choir PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER (Hymnal, 895) Prayer request forms are available in the pew rack. You are invited to write your requests and place them in the offering plate. Mark any private requests as confidential and they will be known only to the pastors. OFFERTORY Walk in the Light André Thomas The Chancel Choir
3 *DOXOLOGY (Hymnal, 94) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad at this time. CHILDREN S MOMENT All children leaving the Sanctuary, must have a stick-on name tag. The name tag table is located outside the Sanctuary by the Chapel. For both services, following Children s Time, children ages 4 through Kindergarten will exit to the Chapel for Children s Church. Two and three-year-olds may go to the Nursery in Room SCRIPTURE Matthew 6:25-34 Pew Bible, NT p.7 (LP) p.6 (SP) The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON True Simplicity Dr. Rob Blackburn *HYMN 358 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind REST BENEDICTION (8:45) Amen Russell Nelson *CHIMES OF THE TRINITY VOLUNTARY All Glory be to God on High arr. *Please stand, if you are able We welcome all Visitors and Newcomers to our service today. Please sign the Fellowship Pad with your name, address, phone, and email so we can welcome you to Central. The Nursery is available in Room 104.
4 Library: Acolytes: VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Logan Merritt 8:45 Isaac Meadows, Mary Victoria Young 10:55 Cabell MacMillan, Pierce MacMillan Greeters: 8:45 Dave and Patty Couch, Eddie and Betty Dalton 10:55 Susan McMillan, Kitty McKeithen, Louis and Sara Bissette Ushers: 8:45 Bruce Peterson, Captain; Carol Peterson, Willie Greene, Perry Fisher 10:55 Roger Hill, Paul and Judy Spivey, Pam and Birch Snyder, Marvin Thomas Video: 8:45 Steve Holland 10:55 Steve Holland Sound System: 8:45 TBD 10:55 TBD Altar Guild: Thorunn Ivey, Kay Goodman, Sallie Salley, Ann Rennard, Sara Bissette, Tom Muncy, and Libby Flowers The flowers in the Chancel today are given in memory of Ervin Ingle by Mary Margaret Ingle and Brad, Kim, and Lily Everette. The white rose on the altar today is placed in memory of Marilyn Short, who died on December 8, 2014, Barbara Penland, who died on December 17, 2014, and Ervin Ingle, Jr., who died on January 3, 2015. Our prayers and sympathies are with Mary Hamilton on the loss of her last remaining sibling (of 13), Dorothy Henry, who died on January 5, 2015.
5 ANNOUNCEMENTS IMPACT Mission Focus for January and February As part of our focus on how we can be the light of Christ in the world, our children will be collecting peanut butter, jelly and cans of soup to contribute to the food pantry at Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry. Collection Baskets will be located in the Fellowship Hall, and on the 2 nd and 3 rd floors of the children s building. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. Run for God On Wednesday, January 21, we will begin a 12 week class called Run for God. This is a biblical centered couch to 5k that will be inspirational and faith building as well as give your physical bodies a jump start in the New Year. The cost is $25 for the manual, and the group will meet from 5:30 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday. For more information, please contact Julie Wilburn Peeler at jwilburnpeeler@centralumc.org or at 253-3316, ext. 304. Bulletin Reminder Please remember that all articles for the Sunday, January 18 bulletin are due in by Tuesday afternoon, January 13. Please send these to Jan Griffin at jgriffin@centralumc.org. Jot & Tittle Reminder Please remember that all articles for the February issue of the Jot & Tittle are due in the office by January 15, 2015. Please send these to Jan Griffin at jgriffin@centralumc.org.
6 Central Calendar for January 11-17, 2015 Sunday 12:00 pm Parent Meeting, Fellowship Hall 2:00 pm UMW Executive Meeting, Fellowship Hall 4:15 pm Youth Choir, Choir Room 5:30 pm Daybreak Community, Fellowship Hall and Chapel 5:30 pm Youth Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:15 pm Youth Worship, Fellowship Hall Monday: 10:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, Conference Room 11:45 am Community Lunch, Haywood Street Tuesday: 7:00 am Emmaus Men s Fellowship, Fellowship Hall 2:00 pm Wesley Singers, Choir Room 4:30 pm Visual Arts Committee, Room 311 Wednesday: 11:00 am Cancer Care Team Meeting, Room 311 5:30-7:45 pm Wednesday Night IMPACT 5:45 pm Theology Pub, Asheville Brewing & Pizza, Coxe Ave. 6:00 pm Handbells Rehearsal 6:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday: 10:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, Givens Estates 5:30 pm Stephen s Ministry Retreat, Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Disciple Bible 2 Study (Women), Room 305 6:30 pm Faith Friends, Library 7:00 pm Brass Ensemble, Choir Room Saturday: 4:45-5:45 pm Saturday SONday School, 205 6:00 pm Saturdays at Six Worship, Fellowship Hall Suggested Daily Bible Readings Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11; Acts 8:14-17 Central United Methodist Church of Asheville, Inc. 27 Church Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (828) 253-3316 FAX: (828) 254-8796 Website: www.centralumc.org