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Zion United Church Of Christ
Arendtsville, Pennsylvania
"Embodying the Love of God in Word and Action"
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Prophet on the Edge
Visitors: Welcome to our church. Please sign our guest book! If you do not have a church home, we pray that you will find one with us. We have large-print bulletins available, as well as hearing assistance devices. Please ask an usher if you require either of these. Restrooms are located in the church school building. Go through the door next to the choir loft, and straight ahead. We also have restrooms downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Again, exit through the door next to the choir loft, turn left down the hall, and go down the steps.
We Gather To Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Chime Interlude
*Call To Worship
Leader: In your presence we find a place of safety where we will never be put to shame. Your way is good and right and keeps us from all kinds of trouble. Tune your heart to the sounds of our voices as we open our hearts to worship you.
*Sing: “Spirit, Working in Creation”…………………#293, vs 1
Leader: Shelter us from all that threatens to destroy; for, with you, we do not have to be afraid. You are our hope and trust from the days of our youth. Tune your heart to the sounds of our voices as we open our hearts to worship you.
*Sing: “Spirit, Working in Creation”…………………#293, vs 2
Leader: We have trusted you from the time we were born; in fact, it was you who drew us out of our mothers’ wombs and you midwife us along the way. Tune your heart to the sounds of our voices as we open our hearts to worship you.
*Hymn: “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling”…………………#289
*Opening Prayer (We light the Christ Candle.)
All: God whose voice echoes all around and deep inside, speak to us through gentle reminders, hard truths, encouraging ideas, and emerging thoughts. Then put your words in our mouths that we may speak the ways of your love.
*Response: “O Love, How Deep, How Broad”………… #193, V6
Prayer Of Confession
Leader: Holy One, when we forget you in our busyness
People: make us mindful of your steadfast presence,
Leader: When we will not look truth in the face,
People: turn our eyes to your way.
Leader: When we recoil from the harsh realities of life,
People: open us to the suffering within and around us.
Leader: When we move on in blissful ignorance,
People: awaken in us a heart of compassion.
Leader: When we are afraid to speak our minds,
People: put into our mouths words of your justice.
Leader: When we question the very thought of you in our lives,
People: become real to us, once again, through love. (A time for silent prayers of confession; Music: “Channels Only.”)
Assurance Of God’s Forgiveness
Leader: God says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart as my own.” Secure in our place within God, we can receive both comfort and challenge, words easy and hard, future hope and present reality. Receive again this message: God says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart as my own.”
People: Amen. Let it be so.
Affirmation: “Christ Is the World’s Light”. . .... ……………#90, V1
We Hear The Word
Reading Of The Scripture: Jeremiah 1: 4-10
A Time For Children:
Pre K – 6 Choir: “Deep and Wide”
Anthem: “Promised Land” ………………………………Sleeth
Reading Of The Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30
Message For This Day
We Respond To God
*Hymn: “God Has Spoken by His Prophets”………………#311
Pastoral Prayers And 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, for ever. Amen.)
Our Offering
Offertory
*Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings”………#809
*Prayer Of Dedication
All: Empowering God; you have put words in our mouth and gifts in our being. We dedicate all that we have and all that we are to spreading the word – your word – with voices born of love. Amen.
*Closing Hymn: “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”.............. #733
* Blessing
Leader: God whose voice cascades in and through this place pour out your spirited words into our mouths. May we journey beyond these walls as prophets speaking your truth, disciples showing your way, and companions in Christ’s name.
All: Amen.
*Choral Benediction: “Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts”….#121, V 1, 5
*Chime Meditation
Postlude
*Where noted, please stand if able.
January’s Proverb:
Better the poor walking in integrity than one perverse of speech who is a fool. Proverbs 19: 1
The Confirmation Class will meet today beginning at 11:15 a.m.
The Worship Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 2, in Zion House at 7:00 pm.
Zion will be holding New Member Classes February 14 and February 21 following Sunday School in Fellowship Hall. We will recognize new members on February 28 during worship. Please speak to Pastor Kim if you know of potential new members, or are interested in joining our fellowship.
The Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, February 4, 7:00 p.m. at Zion House. The book being discussed is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The setting is in Mississippi in 1962. Three unforgettable women come together for a clandestine project that will put them all at risk. And why? Because they are suffocating within the lines that define their town and their times. And sometimes lines are made to be crossed.
The Profits From Our Community Night At Hoss’s was $171.33. Thank you to everyone who participated. Our next community night will be Monday, April 12.
If You Are Interested In Serving On Any Church Committee, please contact a consistory member.
Children’s Activity Bags are located under the credenza at the rear of the church.
Wanted: Your Old Paperback Books!!! These books will be donated to the “Paperbacks for the Troops” program. If you have any books you are willing to give away, please place them in the box located in the Coat Vestibule. We will be transporting the books quarterly to Sally Brooks, owner of Alibis in Carlisle. Ms. Brooks is a former employee of the Army War college who has started this program because she saw a need for our troops. She prefers paperbacks over hardback books due to the cost of shipping. I will be taking the first collection to Carlisle the end of March. If you have any questions, please contact Annette.
The 2010 Flower Calendar is now posted in the vestibule. We welcome your signing up. Dates available for the first half of the calendar year are Feb. 28; April 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 30; and June 27.
Chocolate, Coffee, And Christian Caring, a Gettysburg Association chocolate festival and outreach fair will be held Sunday, February 7, from 2-4 p.m. at the Nicary Center at the Brethren Home. It will be an open house fair where participants may sample delicious chocolate desserts, try some excellent coffee, and learn how to help others.
Sweatshirts For Philadelphia. The confirmation class will be collecting gently used or new sweatshirts for men or women as well as underwear or socks to be distributed during their Philadelphia trip. The items may be left in their Sunday School room. If any questions, please contact Kendra.
The Visitation Committee is in need of additional volunteers for 2010. Please join our group by volunteering from one to twelve months either individually or with a partner. For additional information, contact Linda.
The Food Pantry item for February is canned meat.
The Sunday School Rotational Model Needs You! We appreciate our volunteers and would love to have you join us. We still need a volunteer for games' leader for April. Clipboard is on the credenza or see Jessica. Thank you!
When Paying For Altar Flowers, please give payment to the altar guild representative for that month.
Zion’s Current Confirmation Class is composed of Koby, Taylor, Mitchell, Kayla, Joel, Amber, and Samantha.
At The Closing Of Church Functions, please check to see that all doors are locked.
Inclement Weather Policy. If snow or ice force cancellation of Sunday services, here’s how to get the word on whether or not worship services will be held: call the church at 677-8319 and listen to the answering machine message. The message will be updated to tell you if services have been cancelled due to inclement weather; tune in to WGET; check the church web site: www.zionuccarendtsville.org; or contact a Consistory member.
2010 Greeters Needed for Apr. 2, 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16, 30.
2010 Scripture Setting Sponsors Needed for Feb. 7.
2010 Nursery Attendants for all Sundays.
*Signup Clipboards Are At the Rear of the Church*
Pastoral Relations Committee Members
Robert, Wayne, Lydia, and Donna
Prayers Of The People: You are invited to offer any prayers you wish by writing them on the PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE paper located at the rear of the sanctuary. Please share both joys and concerns. Also, if you would like to share a prayer out loud during the pastoral prayers you are invited to do so during the interval provided.
Please Tell Us. Is someone you love hospitalized? Does someone need a visit from the pastor or the visitation team? Do you have a birth, marriage, death or other information you'd like to include in the newsletter or bulletin? Please tell us! Our church office counts on you to keep us informed. Give us a call at the office at 677-8319. Hospital visitors for this month are listed with the lay ministers in this bulletin and in the monthly newsletters.
If You Have A Need For Prayer, please remember that we have a prayer chain available. Please call Liz; she will activate the chain for you. You may also submit a prayer request to the Prayer Center on our Web site. It is located under “Connect.” Our Lord teaches us in Matthew Chapter 18: 19"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
Consistory
Term Length
Robert Outside Property 2013
Anthony President 2011
Wayne Mission 2011
Annette Admin./Mission 2013
Minda Congregational Needs 2011
Jay Inside Property 2013
Fred Congregational Needs 2012
Donna Secretary, Congregational Needs 2012
Jeffrey Vice-Pres., Admin. 2012
Coming Up Next Week:
Feb. 3 Bible Journey Zion Hse 6:30 pm
Feb. 3 Choir Practice Sanctuary 7:30 pm
Feb. 4 Book Group Zion Hse 7:00 pm
Feb. 6 Habitat for Humanity Gettysburg 8-12 noon
Feb. 5-7 Confirmand trip to Philadelphia
Looking Forward:
Feb. 2 Worship Cmte Mtg Zion Hse 7:00 pm
Feb. 7 Coffee, Caring, and Sharing Brethren Home 2-4 pm
Feb. 9 Men’s Fellowship Apple Bin 9:00 am
Feb. 14 New Member Class Fellowship Hall 11:15 am
Feb. 17 Ash Wed. Service (communion) Trinity UCC, B-ville 7:00 pm
Feb. 18 Money Counters Zion Hse 7:00 pm |
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