PENTECOST and MOTHER S DAY
Gathering Music David Gioe and the Smooth Stones
Greeting and Announcements Pastor Alex Stone
Pat Zarse
Mission Statement
Leader: We are committed to:
All: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Prelude “We Three Kings” Dwight Huntley
Introit “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem” Chancel Choir
Please stand for the Light of the Risen Christ and remain standing for the Call to Worship
*Call to Worship Pat Zarse
Leader: Too long we’ve gone the wrong way; followed the wrong stars!People: We went South following movie stars, greed, and lust.
Leader: Star of Wonder…
People: We went East following stars of militarism, nationalism, and war.
Leader: Star of Light…
People: We even went North following our own visions, our own intuition, and our own way.
Leader: Star with Royal Beauty Bright…
People: Lord, this year we will follow the Star of Bethlehem
Leader: The Star of Hope
People: The Star of Peace
Leader: The Star of Joy
ALL: That Star is You
*Hymn “We Three Kings” UMH #254
Scripture Reading Matthew 2: 1-12
Children’s Moment Professor Dale
“Jesus Loves Me”
Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “What Child is This?”
*Doxology UMH #95
Prayer Time
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Choral Response “Rise Up Shepherd”
Anthem “In This Very Room” Chancel Choir
Message Gifts for the Christ Child
Service of Holy Communion
*Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” UMH #251
Benediction
Choral Benediction “Lift Up Your Heads”
Postlude “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
*Indicates please stand as you are able
Prayer Requests
Family of Dottie Macy Melinda Rodgers Sue Rodgers
Jack Zering Lori Thompson Mattie Grinley
Jerry & Pat Fentz Elizabeth Harris Julie Heckman
Rudy Nylund Shelbie Heckman Linda Creed
Hoye Breedlove Donna Kendall Libby Bales
Elizabeth Hampton Caeley Hayes Chris Martin
Suzanne Grove Marissa Nieter Mary & Jerry Satterly
Jo Sullivan
Today’s Acolytes are Lily & Ray
The flower on the altar is in memory of Richard Hudson of Riverview, Florida. Richard passed away on December 23 and is the brother of Roger Hudson. Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Hudson family.
NURSERY Jan 14th – Angie Ludlow & Tracy Henry
ACOLYTES Jan 14th – Alysin & Jessa
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today 9:15am Sunday School Classes
10:30am Sunday Worship
4:00pm Youth Group
Mon 8th 9:30am Proclaim Speech and Debate Club
10:30am FCJ Prayer Team
3:00pm Hancock County Children’s Choir
6:30pm Worship Committee Meeting
Tues 9th 6:30pm Scouts Pack 236
Wed 10th 7:00am Men’s Bible Study – Bloom Care
Thurs 11th 10:00am Women’s Bible Study
2:30pm SonShine Kids
6:00pm Handbell Choir Practice
7:00pm Chancel Choir Practice
Sun 14th 9:15am Sunday School Classes
10:30am Sunday Worship
4:00pm Youth Group
The Trustee for January is Dave Branson 317-626-6226
For a complete church schedule, please visit our website at www.mcmethodist.com
PASTOR: Alex Stone
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Carrie Smith
MUSIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR: Shawn Gilliland
ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST: Dwight Huntley
DAYTIME MINISTRIES DIRECTOR: Staci Wilson
FACILITIES MANAGER: Tim Waymire
CCLI: 849370
MT COMFORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
January 7, 2018
3179 North 600 West Greenfield, IN 46140
Office: (317) 894-8965 Fax: (317) 894-9093
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