BAPTISM
OF THE LORD
Order of Worship January 7, 2007
(*Stand, as you are
able)
Ringing of the Tower Bell
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
(Please
register your attendance by signing the pew register)
Announcements
Prelude The Old Year Now Has Passed Away J. S. Bach
Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 615
*Call to
Worship
L: Arise, shine for your light has come and the glory of the
Lord has risen upon you.
P: Our hearts shall thrill and rejoice. Let us worship God.
*Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty No. 139
Call to
Confession
Let us confess
our sins before a mighty yet merciful God.
Prayer of
Confession
God, in this season of Epiphany, where we
celebrate you as the Light that shines for all people, we confess that too
often we live in darkness. Instead of
following the light that has been revealed to us, we choose to remain apart
from you. Forgive us God. Make our desire to seek you so strong that we
can’t help but follow the light no matter where it may lead. Amen.
Silent Prayer
of Confession
Words of
Assurance
God desires a right
relationship with all his children. In
the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Praise be to God. Amen.
HEARING GOD’S
WORD
Scripture
Reading Matthew
3:13-17 (p. 3)
L: This is the Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks be to God.
Pastoral Prayer
& 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.
Stewardship
Moment Art
Baker
*Hymn When Jesus Came to
Sermon “Drops of
Grace” Rev. Karin Walker
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Offertory Jesus, So Lowly Harold Friedell
Dedication of Candlesticks
*Doxology No.
95
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Great Thanksgiving
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them up to the
Lord.
L: Let us give thanks to the
Lord our God.
P: It is right to give our
thanks and praise.
Giving of Bread and Cup
(Today,
communion is by table. We practice open communion, meaning all
people of every age and religion are welcome to partake of the Lord’s Supper.)
*Hymn How Firm a Foundation No. 529
*Benediction
Postlude Come, Let Us All with Fervor J.S. Bach
Helft mir Gott’s Güte preisen, BWV 614
Please sit and enjoy the postlude.
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THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given by
Debra McCurry and Sandy Price in honor of
If
you are a guest today, we are delighted to have you worship with us. Please sign the pew register and stop by our
Acolyte................................................................................ Will
McCurry
Crucifer................................................................................ Bobby
Hewitt
Liturgist............................................................................... John
Harwood
Greeters....................................................................... Tom
& Beth Burke
Linda
Ferrara, Frances Connell
Sound............................................. David
Furman, John Regan, Stu Foster
Ushers............................................................. Dan Evans, Bob Neidecker
Will Orndorff, Jeri Anderson
Pastor Deacon/Minister of Ed.
& Yth.
Rev. Karin W. Walker Rev.
Richard L. Buckingham
Minister of Visitation Director
of Music
Rev. John C. Walker Mr.
N. Thomas Pedersen
Pastoral Counselor Organist
Mrs. Mandi Mader Mr.
Marvin Mills
Church Phone: (301) 933-7933; FAX Phone: (301) 933-4418
Home Page: http://www.stpaulsk.org;
E-mail: stpaulsunited@verizon.net
Rev. Karin W. Walker’s e-mail: revkarin@comcast.net
Rev. John C. Walker’s e-mail: friartuck4@verizon.net
Activities
for the Week of January 7
Sunday 1/7/07
9:00
a.m. Worship with Communion –
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Worship
Service with Communion – Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Sunday
School - Classrooms
2:00 p.m. Spirits Basketball Game
6:30 p.m. Recreation
– Multipurpose Room
7:00 p.m. UMYF
– Multipurpose Room Area
Monday 1/8/07
10:00 a.m. “Stretchersize” – Octagon
7:00 p.m. VIM
7:30 p.m. Board
of Trustees – Room 109
7:30
p.m. BSA #439 – Multipurpose
Room
Tuesday 1/9/07
10:00 a.m. Prayer Lift - Chapel
10:45 a.m. Bible Study – Library
11:30 a.m. Friendship Club – Heavener Hall
1:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study – Conference Room
7:15 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal – Room 109
Wednesday 1/10/07
6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir – Room 211
7:00 p.m. Youth Choir – Room 211
Thursday 1/11/07
8:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir – Room 211
Friday 1/12/07
9:30 a.m. History
Workshop – Room 112
Saturday 1/13/07
7:00 p.m. Middle High Trip to
Sunday 1/14/07 Epistle Deadline
9:00
a.m. Worship with Communion –
Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. “Should
Christians Suffer?” – Parlor (See ***)
10:15 a.m. Worship
Service (
10:15 a.m. Sunday
School – Classrooms
11:30 a.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee
- Parlor
2:00 p.m. Spirits Basketball Game
6:30 p.m. Recreation
– Multipurpose Room
7:00 p.m. UMYF
– Multipurpose Room Area
Worship attendance last
Sunday: 236
The 2007 ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR is lacking sponsors for 19 Sundays! The open dates are: January 14, 21, 28;
February 25: March 18, 25; April 22, 29; May 20; July 22, 29; September 23;
October 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18; December 2, 30. Please sign up in the church office. Cost is still $55 per Sunday. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Opportunities to Serve
If you are interested in the
following:
- Women’s Bible Study, Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
- Men’s Study, two Wednesday nights a month,
9-10:30 p.m.
- VIM trip to
- Substitute teaching in Sunday School
- Ushering
- Counting money
- Being a pray-er for the upcoming VIM trip to
- Being part of Prayer Lift on Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
- Helping collate and mail newsletter
- Bible Study 9-10 a.m. Sundays (see *** below)
Call
the church office (301-933-7933) or email Pastor Karin (RevKarin@comcast.net)
PUT A SMILE ONE SOMEONE’S
FACE by serving them a warm cup of
coffee and a treat after the 10:15 service!
It’s easy, fun, and a great way to meet and greet other members of the
RETREAT: A time of
reflection and sharing together. Two
years ago,
*** Should Christians Suffer? – What does the Bible and the Christian Church have
to say about suffering? Most of us know
some faithful Believer who has suffered for years with an ailment of a
life-threatening disease. For years the
assumption has been that Christians were “meant” to endure such tribulations
for some heavenly purpose, although the reasons for doing so were never quite
clear. The question almost naturally
arises, “If God is so good - why do Christians suffer?” It is important then to address this critical
question Sign up in the church office
to become part of a class that will last over seven Sundays starting next
Sunday, January 14, 9-10 a.m.
During
the UMYF Middle High Lock-In, Feb. 2-3, members will be making valentines and
putting together “Care Packages” for
those connected with our congregation who are serving overseas with our armed
forces. Families of our service men and
women are requested to provide the church office with current mailing addresses
and suggestions for what items (socks, food, coffee, etc.) might be most
appreciated by the recipients. Donations
towards the cost of purchasing items and the cost of postage will also be
appreciated. Our deadline for all
information is Wednesday, January 31st!
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