1st Sunday after the Epiphany January 13, 2019 8:30

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1st Sunday after the Epiphany January 13, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Classic Services __________________________________________________________________ Chiming of the Hour Greeting

(8:30) Dr. Jan Davis (10:45) Dr. Steve Pulliam

Opening Voluntary arr. Linda McKechnie Fairest Lord Jesus/Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Scott Montgomery, organ & Frode Gundersen, piano

* Call to Worship Leader: People: Leader: People:

(8:30) Dr. Steve Pulliam (10:45) Dr. Frode Gundersen

Our hearts are ready, O Lord, our hearts are ready! We will sing and make melody! We will awaken the dawn! We will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples, we will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great above the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

* Hymn 139

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

LOBE DEN HERREN

* Affirmation of Faith 881 (The Apostles’ Creed) 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 70

Chancel Choir

Silent Prayer and Pastoral 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.

arr. Gundersen & Montgomery The Majesty and Glory of Your Name

Scott Montgomery, organ & Frode Gundersen, piano

* Doxology 95

OLD 100th

TRENTHAM

We are glad that you are here to worship, and welcome our first-time guests! We hope you will examine the numerous opportunities to participate in the life of Central United Methodist Church. The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Mary Elizabeth Osborne by her family.

As we prepare for worship, please silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

Acts 8:14-17

The asterisk (*) indicates to stand, as you are able.

This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON NOTES

ReNew

(8:30) Dr. Jan Davis (10:45) Dr. Steve Pulliam

Invitation to Christian Discipleship * Hymn 539

When we gather to praise God, we remember that we are people who have preferred our wills to his. Accepting his power to become new persons in Christ, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Acolytes: (8:30) Jack O’Brien (10:45) Tyler Johnson & Evan Thomas

Members of Central’s Prayer Team are available after the worship service, in Wesley 107, to pray for you or someone you love.

Breathe on Me, Breath of God

A New Spirit

Call to Prayer

Sound/Video: Andrea Lewis & Devin Topf

There are worship bags for children available for today’s service. Ask an usher if you would like one, and please return the bag after the service.

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. Amen.

Sermon

arr. Fred Bock

Director of Music & Fine Arts: Dr. Frode Gundersen

WORSHIP NOTES

Giving of our Tithes and Offering Offertory

Central UMC Pastors: Dr. Jan Davis, Dr. Steve Pulliam, Rev. Greg Gibson Rev. Emily Burch (College Pastor); Rev. Jody Farrell (Genesis Pastor) Dr. Jack Wilson (Pastor Emeritus); Rev. Tony Holifield (Pastor Emeritus)

Organist & Associate Director of Music: Scott Montgomery

The Lord’s Prayer

* Sermon Text

MEINEKE

And All the Earth Shall Own Him Lord

O God, our guide, who once used a star to lead people to Christ, we confess our poor sense of direction. We let ourselves become confused, easily distracted, and lose our way. We fail to follow the signs you provide. Forgive our waywardness, O God. Lead us to Christ, so that we may follow his way to you. Amen.

* Hymn 420

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Anthem (10:45)

Prayer of Confession

O Spirit of the Living God

FOREST GREEN

* Benediction * Closing Voluntary

David Johnson Trumpet Tune in D

Scott Montgomery, organ