OAK CREEK COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Leadership Sunday January 25, 2015 *You are welcome to stand as you are able. Congregational parts in bold. PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Wendee Nitz (Please take a moment to register your presence on the Fellowship Pad and include each person attending with you and all contact information. If you are visiting us this morning, welcome! We encourage you to pick up a visitor bag on the bench by the front door as you leave. Prayer cards are in the chair racks in the Sanctuary. Place the cards in the offering plate later in the service.) TIME OF CENTERING Please ponder this quote in your meditations as you prepare and center yourself for worship “Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road/Healthy, free, the world before me/The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose/Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good fortune” By Walt Whitman *OPENING PRAYER We await your message, God of all places and times. Sometimes we do not like what we hear, but we know we need to listen. Your message is inclusive and fair, while we like to make distinctions that favor us and our friends. You call us out of our comfort zones to do new things and try better ways. You direct us to reach out to people with whom we seem to have little in common. Speak your truth to us in this service so we can carry it to the places where you call us to go, to the people you are eager to reach. Amen. CHILDREN’S TIME 10:45 L: And Jesus said . . . All: Let the Children come! RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING 2014 LEADERS (see insert) INSTALLATION OF 2015 LEADERS (see insert) ANTHEM Bell Choir Altar Choir 8:00 10:45 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God SONG FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 62: 5-12 THE TRIUNE BELLS We use a three-bell chime to remind us of the Triune God now present in our worship -- God the Creator/Father, God the Christ/Son, and God the Holy Spirit. CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE INTROIT GOSPEL READING Mark 1: 14-20 L: The Word of God for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God. Bell Choir *CALL TO WORSHIP 8:00 Terese Z 10:45 Linda B L: In the deep of winter, we gather with you O God. P: Thank you for the warmth of your love. L: Today, we hear how the power of God’s Spirit welcomes all. P: May we listen attentively, openly, and without reservations. L: Today, we tell again how Jesus calls us to follow him. P: May we soak in God’s message of hope, love, and grace. *OPENING SONG God of Love and God of Power UMH 578 The United Methodist Hymnal – Red Hymnal (UMH) MESSAGE SONG OF PRAYER 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 UMH 787 page 160 New Testament/Pew Bible page 33 New Testament/Pew Bible Sharing Our Ministry Together The Summons FWS 2130 SILENT PRAYERS and PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH 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 sins*, as we forgive those who sin 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. (*may also say trespasses or debts) SHARING OUR GIFTS *SONG OF PRAISE (sung) UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *WE SAY THANK YOU TOGETHER Thank you, God, for the many blessings you share with us every day. We bring small tokens of ourselves for you to bless this day. May our offerings find their way into our world so that they enrich, enliven, and empower people through your love. Amen. *CLOSING SONG Forth in Thy Name, O Lord UMH 438 *A GOOD WORD AS WE GO OUT POSTLUDE ++++++++++++++ *You are welcome to stand as you are able. Mission Statement: Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church is a Christian fellowship whose mission is to: worship God, love and serve all people, grow in faith and invite others to become disciples of Jesus Christ. PHONE: (414) 762-4600 WEB SITE: http://www.occumc.org EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected] NEWSLETTER EDITOR: [email protected] Find us on Facebook! facebook.com/occumc No matter where you are on your journey, ALL are welcome here. Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING 2014 LEADERS Leader: Dear friends, let us recognize those who responded to the call of God to become workers in God’s church during this past year. We give you our love and thanks for the hours of dedicated service that you have put into helping the church to be the church. Congregation: We thank you for all that you have done on our behalf, and the behalf of the church of Jesus Christ. May God bless you. With you, we pledge our commitment to listen for God’s call to ourselves and promise to be open to the tasks and responsibilities that God may be calling us to in the future. Persons Leaving Church Council: Linda B, Rick E, Douglas C, Judi I, Jennifer K, Kary S, Jan B, Eric von H, Suzy D, Michael B, Joe B, Linda I, Lois D, Chris H, Jay H, and Kurt V Thank you for your ministry from your faith-family! INSTALLATION OF 2015 LEADERS Leader: Dear friends, you have been called by God and chosen by the people of God for servant leadership in the church. This ministry is a blessing and a serious responsibility. It recognizes your special gifts and calls you to work among us and for us. In love we thank you for accepting your obligation and challenge you to offer your best to the Lord, to these people, and to our ministry in the world. Live a life in Christ and make God’s Spirit known in your witness and your work. Let us pray together . . . Congregation: Wonderful and Life-giving God, pour out your blessings upon your servants who have been given particular ministries in your church. Grant them grace to give themselves wholeheartedly in your service. Keep before them the example of our Lord, who did not think first of himself, but gave himself for us all. Let them share his ministry and consecration so that they may enter into his joy. Guide them in their work and reward their faithfulness with the knowledge that through them your purposes are accomplished; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 2015 OAK CREEK COMMUNITY UMC CHURCH COUNCIL Chairperson Chris S Vice Chairperson Dave T Recording Secretary Julie G Lay Leader Doug C Financial Secretary Edith G Assistant Financial Secretary Linda B Treasurer Chris B Assistant Treasurer Rick E Memorial/Special Funds Treasurer Julie Van D Youth Fund Treasurer Linda C Lay Member to Annual Conference Ken M Alternate Member to Annual Conference Church Historian & 175th Anniversary Celebration Lynn W Membership Secretary Church Office Admin. Assist. Webmaster Larry G Member at Large Gina W Member at Large Fred S Member at Large Kurt V Representative to H.O.L.L.I.E. Oliver C Finance Committee Chairperson Chris C Stewardship Work Area Chairperson Joe C Staff Parish Relations Committee Chairperson Janet P Sunday School Superintendent Megan F Education Work Area Chairperson Preschool Director Sara H Representative to Preschool Board Michelle G Representative to Preschool Board – Youth Worship – Music/Arts Work Area Chairperson Hospitality Work Area Chairperson Mission Work Area Chairperson Technology Chairperson President of United Methodist Women Carlene W President of United Methodist Men Larry G Youth Group Representative Cares & Concerns Task Group Chairperson Dona S Pastor Rev. Wendee Nitz Our Staff: Calendar NURSERY ATTENDANTS Ann K, Laura M, Maria W PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Sara H CHOIR DIRECTOR Shelly S CHOIR ACCOMPANIST Jeanne R REACH OUT DIRECTOR Steve D CHILDREN’S CHOIR Sarah T ORGANIST Todd A ADMIN. ASSIST. Nancy Jorgensen CUSTODIAN Steve D PASTOR Rev. Wendee Nitz Assisting In Worship: LITURGIST 8:00 LITURGIST 10:45 Terese Z Linda B USHERS 8:00 USHERS 10:45 Dale & Susan T Ken M GREETERS 8:00 GREETERS 10:45 Marilyn K Joan K COUNTERS Chris H Don D Rick E UNLOCKING Adult I Sunday School Class We will be reviewing “Christianity’s Family Tree.” By Adam Hamilton World Religions: What Other Christians Believe and Why. You are welcome to join us at 9:30 am in Room L29. For more information please contact Carlene W. Sunday – January 25 – Leadership Sunday 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Worship/Coffee Hour 9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday – January 26 9:00 a.m. Preschool 6:30 p.m. Church Council 7:00 p.m. AA Tuesday – January 27 9:00 a.m. Preschool 6:00 p.m. Music Lessons Wednesday – January 28 9:00 a.m. Preschool 3:30 p.m. Music Lessons 6:00 p.m. Missions Meeting 6:15 p.m. Bell Choir 7:30 p.m. Choir Thursday – January 29 9:00 a.m. Preschool Saturday – January 31 Day Apart District Mtg Sunday – February 1 Calling All Ushers! Sign-up sheets are out on the table in the narthex. Pick a Sunday and a time and sign up! Ushering is open to anyone. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Joanne Mueller and give yourself a thanks and a hug for helping in this ministry. A signup sheet is also available online at schedules.bringit.bz/public/434e12 WEEKLY NEWS AND EVENTS Sociable’s Event Faith & Family Night Friday, February 20 - at 7:30 PM $25 per person Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Concert after the game: Brandon Heath & Nicole Nordman Please RSVP for this event since advance ticket purchase is required. ~~~~~ Sarah Circle is hoping to assemble and deliver some layettes to Children's Hospital, 16th St. Clinic and St. Francis' Hospital soon. We are in need of a few items to complete the layettes. Our current inventory is: Onesies – 7 Sleepers – 7 Hates – 19 Receiving Blankets – 20 Quilts or Reg. Blankets- Several So, it is the onesies and sleepers that we are in need of before we can start. We'd like a total of 18 or more of each item. If you will help, the size for these 2 items is 3 - 6 mos. Also, we need baby/sport yarn or 4 ply yarn to give to our knitters and crocheters to make blankets. Thank you for all the support you give this much appreciated mission project. Thank you for the response to my book, "Blessed Assurance Through Visions and Dreams" last Sunday. Some asked if I would have the book available this Sunday. I will have them with me should you wish to purchase for $9.00. A donation of $2.00 per book will be given to the Youth mission trip. - Christal Bindrich. NOOMA NOOMA will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays beginning in January. Each class is a standalone unit with video and discussion, so new participants are welcome at any time. Upcoming video topics: January 27 o Why is it sometimes so hard to forgive? February 10 o LuggageWhy is it sometimes so hard to forgive? February 24 o Dust- What does God see in us? March 10 o Bullhorn- Can we really love God without loving others? March 24o Lump- What do we do when our past catches up to us? Facilitated by Chris S and Jenny von H.
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