First United Methodist Church Scripture Reading: (page 1 & 866 ) L: This is the word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God 8:30 A.M. January 11, 2015 10:30 A.M. The Second Feast of Light - Baptism of Jesus Personal Hearing Amplifiers on shelf next to center doors Please sign the attendance pad found in your pew Welcome and Announcements Prelude “Theme Of Devotion” - Frederic Chopin Liturgists: 8:30 A.M.- Carole Potter /10:30 A.M.- Bob Bartlett Responsive Call to Worship: L: Come and meet a mystery, hidden from the dawn of time, Now revealed among us. P: Come and hear good news: Christ has boundless riches. L: Everyone may share them Say to all people P: No one is discarded. Everyone is welcome. Alleluia! *All those who are able are invited to stand. *Hymn # 152 “I Sing the Almighty Power of God" Prayer of Confession: (unison) Leader Holy and loving God, when your light shines, nothing is hidden, and when your light shines on us, there is joy in seeing and discomfort in being seen. Help us, by your love, to bear the light of your truth and your integrity, your forgiveness and your faithfulness. Bring us out of hiding, that we may become children of light, through Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. Amen. Silent Prayer Words of Assurance Leader Genesis 1:1-5 and Psalm 29 Anthem “Prayer For Peace” Children’s Message Call to Prayer -# (stay seated) - Sam Batt Owens Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, Send us love, send us power, send us grace. Joys & Concerns Gospel Reading: (page 1551) Mark 1:4-11 L: This is the word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God Message: “Epiphany - the Baptism of Jesus” -Pastor -Rev. Len Rowell *Hymn #723 "Shall We Gather at the River" The Lord’s Supper – page 15 8:30 & 10:30 Your offering may be placed in the plate on the front pew as you come to communion. Please come to the altar rail and kneel if desired, then after dismissal return to your seat by the side aisle. Offertory “In Humble Adoration” - W. A Mozart *Hymn # 347 "Spirit Song" *Benediction Go out as one body, Christ's body. Love. Forgive. Show mercy. Make peace. And tell the good news of Christ, the world's light. Amen. Postlude - “A Tune For The Trumpet” - J.S. Bach Pastor: Rev. Len Rowell Music Director: Grace Trombley Prayers from "Liturgies and Prayers for Public Worship" Brian Wren Please join us for coffee and fellowship following the Worship Service. Sunday, January 11, 2015: 8:30 Worship Service, Communion 10:30 Worship Service, Sunday School, Coffee Children’s Choir after the 10:30 Monday: Thrift Shop Sorting Tuesday: Wednesday: 9:00-2:00 Thrift Shop (Guess who! Betty & Toot) 6:00 UMW potluck dinner in Fellowship Hall 7-8:30 Boy Scouts 7:30 Recovery, Int. Thursday: 9:00 Thrift Shop Sorting 7:30 Chancel Choir Friday: Official Day of Nothing Scheduled Saturday: 9-2:00 Thrift Shop (Ann & Carole P.) Sunday, January 18, 2015: Acolytes Xann Tyler Zyleen Tyler Coffee ? Sound System Roger Sawyer III First United Methodist Church 1045 Wicker Street Ticonderoga, NY 12883 The Second Feast of Light the Baptism of Jesus Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God. 8:30 Worship Service, Communion 10:30 Worship Service, Nursery, Coffee 518 585-7995 Website: www.tifumc.com Email us at: [email protected]