EBENEZER UNITED
(410)795-6136
Rev.
Judith A. Emerson, Pastor
January 15, 2012
8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Order of Worship
PRELUDE “Largo” G. F. Handel
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
WELCOME
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us gather together for
worship and to hear the word of the Lord!
We
seek God's Word for life.
Let us seek God's Word together!
*HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” UMH No. 400
PRAYER
Lord, call us by name. We are here, and pray
that you will speak in our hearts, that once again there will be vision among
God's people. O God of mystery, in the darkness of our lives you have called us
and we have mistaken that call for the world and its distractions. Call us
again during this time of worship. Speak, O God, for your servants are
listening. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT 1 Samuel 3:1-20 OT
pg. 236
In this lesson we hear how Samuel learns
that the Lord is calling him to make him God’s prophet.
ANTHEM (8:30 AM) Cherub Choir
Joyful Noise Choir
(11:00 AM) “You Are the Light” Chancel Choir
CHILDREN’S SERMON (8:30 AM) Julie Jones
GOSPEL John 1:43-51 NT
pg. 87
HYMN “Cry of My Heart” TFWS No. 2165
SERMON “Extreme Faith” Rev. Judy Emerson
HYMN “Open Our Eyes, Lord” TFWS No. 2086
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
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.
THE GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE
Offertory
*Presentation of Gifts
*Doxology UMH No. 94
*Prayer of Dedication
God of glory and strength, we give this offering as a
response to your powerful presence
in our lives. May it be used to bless others as we have been blessed. In
Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*HYMN “Here I Am, Lord” UMH No. 593
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
To Our Visitors
Welcome to Ebenezer United Methodist Church! We are so happy you are
visiting today. It is our prayer that you will feel the warmth of our church
family spirit, and that you will experience God’s presence in a mighty way as
you worship with us this morning.
We
offer a nursery during worship for infants through kindergarten. The nursery is located down the hall in our
education wing. Our staff will certainly come and get you if your child needs
you. Please feel free to utilize this ministry of our church.
It
would be helpful if you would sign the attendance roster on the end of the pew
and complete a Welcome Card and place it in the offering plate. We would like
to keep in touch and help you learn more about Ebenezer UMC. We are blessed by
your presence with us this morning.
This Week
|
Day |
Event |
Time |
|
Today |
Cold Weather shelter |
6:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
Visit to Brinton Woods |
10:30 AM |
|
Wednesday |
Choir practice |
6:00-8:30 PM |
|
Thursday |
Women’s prayer group |
7:30 PM |
|
Saturday |
Church planning meeting |
9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Guess What’s New
in Your Pew?
We no longer have attendance
cards
We are returning to the attendance roster!
Please sign the book and pass it
down the pew!
Special Prayer
Requests cards are in the pew rack
in addition to our prayer request
board in the narthex.
Fill out a card when needed and
place it in the offering plate.
Stephen Ministry
Cards are
now available for your information!
Welcome Cards are in the pew rack
for our Visitors to
complete and place in the offering plate.
END OF YEAR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
If you would like a giving statement for the total contributions you
have made to Ebenezer UMC in 2011, please make a note on the attendance roster
next to your name and a statement will be prepared for you.
CHURCH PLANNING MEETING
Our annual church planning meeting will be on Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. All are welcome to attend and hear about what we accomplished this past year here at Ebenezer and help as we make plans for 2012. We will hear reports from the various committees and look over the goals we set at our Charge Conference. Please bring a breakfast item to share as we will eat while we work!
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN
to Ebenezer UMC for your generous Christmas Gift.
It is a blessing to be in ministry
together. Rev. Judy
FEBRUARY/MARCH NEWSLETTER If you would like to put an article in this upcoming
newsletter, please e-mail it to the church office by Monday,
January 23.
