January 8, 2017 Baptism of our Lord Yes, there is that voice, the voice that speaks from above and from within and that whispers softly or declares loudly: You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests. It certainly is not easy to hear that voice in a world filled with voices that shout: You are no good, you are ugly; your are worthless; you are despicable, you are nobody -unless you can demonstrate the opposite. - Henri Nouwen Contemporary Service - 8:45am in Craven Hall Chinese Service - 10:30am in the Cokesbury Room Traditional Service - 11:00am in the Sanctuary
Chiming of the Trinity Lighting of the Candles The Church at Worship January 8, 2017 ~ 11:00 am The Chiming of the Trinity signifies the start of our worship. *Call to Worship Faith and Worship For John the Baptist, preparing the way by repentance and baptism For Jesus Christ proclaimed your Son by water and Spirit For Good News that Salvation has come to the earth For your love undeserved and graciously given For the Holy Spirit transforming and empowering lives For your promise of an eternity in which to praise you Words of Welcome & Announcements Opening Prayer *Hymn of Praise When Jesus Came to Jordan Hymnal 252 *The Peace Scripture Lesson Matthew 3:1-17 NRSV NT page 2 Sermon You Are The Beloved! Pastor Jeff Coppley Baptismal Reaffirmation Offertory *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal 94 Prayer of Confession Hymnal 890
Pastoral & The Lord s Prayer *Hymn of Dedication Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters Hymnal 605 *The Benediction *Taking the Light Into the World *Chiming of the Trinity Postlude Fugue in D George F. Handel *Please stand as you are able. The flowers are placed in the Sanctuary today to the glory of God and in honor of volunteer weekday receptionists, who provide a warm welcome to the guests at Maple Springs United Methodist Church. Participating in Worship Today Preacher Liturgist Director of Traditional Music Organist Acolytes Rev. Jeff Coppley Rev. Gary Mahathey Jayson Snipes Dennis Raley Taylor Hardman Sarah Douglas
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Welcome to Maple Springs United Methodist Church. It is a joy to have you in worship today! First-Time Guests: Please complete the Attendance Card inside your bulletin and share it via the offering plate. You are also invited to visit the Welcome Desk after the service to receive a gift as a token of love from our church. It is a pleasure to welcome you here. Please come each Sunday and make Maple Springs your church home! Hearing Devices are available for use in the Sanctuary. If you need one, please speak to an usher. Seat Cushions are located at the front (near the pulpit) and in the narthex for your comfort. Sunday School: Come for Sunday School 9:55am - 10:45am. We offer dozens of classes spanning a variety of topics, interests, and age groups. Visit the welcome table for more info! Contact Info Update: Has your contact information changed? Help us keep our records up-to-date! Please note any changes on the Attendance Card tear-out (mark as NEW), or contact Betsy Bechtel at (336)-722-7563x402, or betsy@maplesprings.org. Online Giving: Offerings can be made securely online by scanning this QR code or by visiting maplesprings.org/give. One-time and recurring donations can be accepted. Maple Springs Strives to Be a Safe Sanctuary. Children in 5th grade and younger should be with an adult at all times. Do not let children leave Sunday School or the worship service unaccompanied or any reason. Connect to Maple Springs Wifi via the location-based signals. For questions or to report outages email info@maplesprings.org. Ministry Updates Ongoing Collections: All items may be placed in the donation drop off areas in the Craven Hall Lobby and Sanctuary Narthex. Prison Ministry will be collecting stick antiperspirant during the month of January. Food Pantry will be collecting grocery bags during the month of January. 2017 Women s Retreat Women s Retreat, February 24 26, 2017, Caraway Conference Center in Sophia, NC. This annual retreat is a time away to deepen friendships with other Christian women and broaden our relationship with God. The weekend is designed to give women who constantly serve others a time to be served in a sweet and peaceful setting. The interactive weekend is filled with music, singing, prayer, teaching, and fun! Two, three, or four per room ($200); Single room ($225). $25 deposit is due at time of registration. Registration deadline is January 15. For more information or to register, contact Beverly Lyons (beverlylyon@gmail.com or 336-830-1040).
News and Upcoming Events Galatians and Ephesians. Two Letters in Four Weeks, Wednesdays in January, 4:30 to 5:30 or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Cokesbury Room): Come join Pastor Jeff as we explore the Books of Galatians and Ephesians. For more information, please contact Pastor Jeff at jeff@maplesprings.org or 336-722-7093. Pastors Coffee, Sunday, TODAY, January 8, 10:00am 10:45am, (Craven Hall): Are you a visitor, newcomer, or new member of Maple Springs? We invite you to have coffee with our pastors and fellowship with other "newer" folks in the congregation. This will also kick off our Path to Membership class, which will meet on Sundays, Jan 8th-Feb 5th, 10:00-10:45am. PsalmSupper, Monday, January 9th, 6:00pm 7:30pm at Allen s Dairy Treats. All High school youth are invited to PsalmSupper, where we enjoy dinner and psalms! Each night we study the next psalm which is presented in a unique, creative way. This winter semester we will be continuing our journey through the book of Psalms. Chancel Choir resumes next Wednesday, January 11th at 7:30pm in the choir room. Come sing with us this year! Jayson Snipes (jayson@maplesprings.org) or contact the church office at 336-722-7563) for more information. DIRT and Cherub Choir, will resume Wednesday, January 18th. For more information, contact Beth Juran (beth@maplesprings.org). #Good Soil for youth will resume on Wednesday, January 18th. 2nd Sunday for youth will resume on February 12th at 5:00pm in Craven Hall. Maple Springers Monthly Luncheon, Thursday, January 26, 11:45am - 1:00pm Craven Hall. Please join us for our first senior adult luncheon of 2017! We'll enjoy a program by the Snappy Tappers and a sit-down lunch. Come enjoy fellowship, a delicious meal, and first-class entertainment! Please RSVP to the church office at 336-722-7563. If you have questions, contact Erin Moses (erin@maplesprings.org). Man Up! A new group for men will begin at Maple Springs on Wednesday, January 24th. Please contact Ben Stansberry at stansberryrrt@gmail.com or (336) 529-8235 for more information. Find us on Facebook Sign up for Emails Follow us on Twitter www.facebook.commaplespringsumc www.maplesprings.org/emailupdates www.twitter.com/maplespringsumc
Prayer Ministry at Maple Springs Pray without ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Maple Springs will publish names of persons seeking prayer so that the entire congregation may pray for those in need. Contact Betsy Bechtel in the church office betsy@maplesprings.org or (336)-722-7563. The names will remain for two weeks unless notified otherwise. The church also has a confidential intercessory prayer ministry. Confidential requests for the pastors or the prayer group may also be submitted through the bulletin tear-out. Those names will not appear in the church bulletin, but those persons and situations will receive prayer. Pray for church leaders worldwide: Pastors, program staff, preschool teachers, Sunday School teachers, local church officers, committees, ministry volunteers,. Pray for those who are in rehabilitation: Shut-Ins, all those in assisted living facilities Pray for our nation and those in authority: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, all members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, all state legislators, local officials. law enforcement officers, President-elect Donald Trump and our newly elected officials. Pray for those with cares and concerns: Ongoing Concerns: Rev. Jonathan and Alisa Brake, Ann Butner, Everette Butner, Linda Byrum, Kim Crouch, Catherine Davis, Peter Davis, Tom Dunlap (Son-in-law of the Bradfords), Buford Edwards, Marshall Foster, Sharon Gibson, Ed Hardman, Jim Jackson (Will Jackson s Dad), Nancy Keen, MaryJo Lee, Doris Martin, Ann Mitchell (Danny s Mom), Jack Perry, Mark Schmal, Audrey & Oley Smith, Clyde Young (Michael Young s Dad), Don Wheaton, Cullen Witt, CPO Tim Wooten. Our Christian Sympathy to: Carolyn Harris and family on the passing of her husband Hank on December 21st. Evelyn Gordon and family on the passing of her husband Jack on January 3rd. Pray for missions in which Maple Springs is engaged: Food Pantry, Old Town Elementary, Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries, Home Repair, Red Bird Mission (Eastern Kentucky), Project HOPE, WFBMC Burn Unit. Stephen Ministry: Do you sometimes find yourself going through a tough time - emotionally or spiritually? Maybe it's a life crisis, maybe it's feeling down, maybe it's simply a feeling of being overwhelmed. Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. We have trained Stephen Ministers in our congregation who listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. Please contact one of the pastors to be put in touch with a Stephen Minister. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care! "Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6: 2 Welcome! Please complete, tear off, and place in the offering plate or drop at the Welcome Desk after the service. All information is confidential and will remain at the church. 11:00am Worship Service Date Name(s) _ Address Zip Phone # Email sign me up for weekly enews Children present: age age age 1st time guest Returning guest college student (school: ) member (updating information) new to the area am active in another church want to know more about Sunday School (adult) children s ministry middle school ministry high school ministry college ministry young adult ministry men s ministry women s ministry senior adult ministry music ministry small groups food pantry prayer group other: want to know more about Jesus want to speak with a pastor want info re: joining the church want to be connected with a Stephen Minister
Prayer Request for pastors only for intercessory prayer group Please pray for: Feel free to speak with one of the pastors after the worship service or contact the church at 336-722-7563 or info@maplesprings.org. *********************************************** RSVPs & Volunteer Sign Ups I want to volunteer for: Welcome Ministry Food Pantry Children s Ministry Prison Ministry Communion Ministry Youth Ministry Name: Phone/Email: Worship Team & Ministry Coordinators Rev. Jeff Coppley Rev. Gary Mahathey Rev. Vicky Deng Mary Taylor Setliff Erin Moses Jayson Snipes Dennis Raley Jerry Chapman Beth Juran Betsy Bechtel A.Q. Cook & Lisa Aldhizer Allison Kelly Jennifer Kiger Chapman Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Chinese Congregation Children & Family Ministries Connecting Ministries Traditional Music Organist & Cont. Program Director Contemporary Music Children s Music Office Manager Finance Food Pantry Communications Life Journal Reading Plan Jan. 8 Gen. 20-22 Luke 8 Jan. 9 Gen. 23, 24 Luke 9 Jan. 10 Gen. 25, 26 Ps. 6 Luke 10 Jan. 11 Gen. 27, 28 Ps. 4 Luke 11 Jan. 12 Gen. 29, 30 Luke 12 Jan. 13 Gen. 31-33 Luke 13 Jan. 14 Gen. 34-36 Luke 14 Lectionary Texts Next Week: Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 This Week: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 This Week s Calendar Sunday, January 8 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:30am Coffee with the Pastors 9:45am Sunday School Classes 10:00am HOPE Ministry 10:00am Chinese Worship 11:00am Traditional Worship 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:00pm Al-Anon Family Group Monday, January 9 6:00pm PsalmSupper 7:30pm Line Dancing 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 Wednesday, January 11 9:00am Food Pantry 12:00pm Career Support Network 1:00pm Food Pantry 4:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm Wednesday Night Prayer 6:30pm Adult Bible Study 7:30pm Chancel Choir Thursday, January 12 1:00pm Jenny Larson Circle 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:00pm Al-Anon Family Group ****************************************. Tuesday, January 10 7:00am Men s Breakfast 9:00am Food Pantry 10:00am Chinese Bible Study 1:00pm Food Pantry 7:00pm Boy Scouts Friday, January 13 9:00am Open Studio 7:30pm Chinese Bible Study Saturday, January 14 5:00pm Chinese Bible Study