Current Church Bulletin - Sedona United Methodist Church

Sedona United Methodist Church
110 Indian Cliffs Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: 928-282-1780
Fax: 928-282-6377
Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com
Website: www.sedonaumc.org
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 to 4:00
In Loving Memory
Founding Pastor
Rev. Dr. David Ellsworth
Retired Missionary
Drewer Johns
Worship: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Hospitality Time: 10:30 a.m.
Last Sunday’s Attendance:
December 21: 117
General Offering: $2,333.00
December 28, 2014
Presiding Bishop
Bishop Robert Hoshibata
District Superintendent
Rev. Gary Kennedy
Ministers
All Members of the
Congregation
Pastor
Pastor J. P. Martin
Retired Pastors
Rev. Arland Averill
Rev. Phyllis Averill
Rev. Tom Bush
Retired Missionary
Maude Johns
Custodian
Richard Batka
Administrative Assistant
Vicki Loeding
Bookkeeper
Kristen Price
Caring Lay Ministry
Julia Fanning
Ellen Glasshagel
Nursery Attendant
Carol Taylor
Music Director
Lily Chou
Organist
Mary Luttrell
Liturgist
Don Reilly
“Three Phenomena from the Sky”
First Sunday After Christmas
Mission Statement
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by Welcoming all people,
Worshiping God joyfully, Caring for each person, Discovering Christ’s transforming love, and Serving God’s world.
Vision Statement
To share the happiness that is Christianity for all people.
First Sunday After Christmas
Hearing Assistance Units are available from the ushers for your convenience.
Welcoming & Worshipping Together
Organ Prelude
*Introit
Nancy Johnson, Guest Artist
“With the Voice of Singing”
Chancel Choir
Announcements, Recognition of Visitors & Passing of the Peace
Children who would like to attend Sunday school are invited to meet their teacher at the back of the
Sanctuary at this time. Children activity bags available in the Narthex.
*Call to Worship
Rejoice with the heavens: Christ is born!
God’s light has come to earth.
Sing of this miracle: God’s salvation is for all.
We sing with all the earth!
Liturgist
*Opening Prayer
Liturgist
Light of the world, shine in our lives this day. As we hear your word and as we worship, help us
grow in the strength and wisdom of your love. Bless us with the faith of Simeon and the hope of
Anna, that we may find your miraculous presence in our worship and in our world. In your holy
name, we pray. Amen.
*Hymn
*Affirmation of Faith
*Gloria Patri
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
#240
The Apostles’ Creed
#881
“Glory Be to the Father”
#71
Caring for All People
Pastoral Prayer
Response to Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Kingdom Investment
Liturgist
When the time had come, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, dedicated him to God, and
offered gifts to God in thanksgiving and praise. In honor of that ancient tradition, we come to this
time of offering, dedicating ourselves to God and offering our own gifts of thanksgiving and praise.
Offertory
“Gesu Bambino” by Pietro a Yon
Gene & Nancy Johnson, soloists
*Offering Prayer
Liturgist
Gracious God, thank you for these gifts and for the gift of your Son. As we offer you these gifts, we
also offer you our very lives. Bless these gifts, that they may be signs of your redemption and your
hope to a world in need. Bless our lives, that we may shine with your glory, and light up the world
with your love. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*Please rise in body or in spirit
#95
Discovering Christ
Scripture
Old Testament Lesson Jeremiah 2:1-2, 11-13, 32; 3:14-15
Liturgist
For the Word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us,
For the word of God within us, thanks be to God!
Anthem
“Just When We Truly Needed Peace” by Mary Kay Beall /John Carter
Directed by Norman LaDuke
Sermon Scripture
Message
Chancel Choir
Mark 4:16-17; John 1:14; Hebrews 1:1-3
“Three Phenomena from the Sky”
Pastor Lily Chou
Serving God’s World
Moment of Decision
*Closing Hymn
“Joy to the World”
#246
*Benediction
Go forth, no longer ordinary, but adopted into the family of God!
We go now to share the extraordinary news of Christ’s birth and the truth of God’s love, and
hope for all the world!
*Departure
“Three-fold Amen”
Chancel Choir
Postlude
Dismissal
*Please rise in body or in spirit
Just When We Truly
Needed Peace
Words by Mary Kay Beall
Music by John Carter
Just when we truly needed peace,
When our hearts were lost and
forlorn,
Just when we needed comfort and
calm, the Son of God was born.
Just when we truly needed hope,
When our hearts were weary and
worn,
Just when we needed a light in the
dark, the Son of God was born.
Just when we needed a song to sing,
Just when we needed a sign,
God sent us a child, a newborn King,
a tender gift divine.
Just when we truly needed joy,
When our hearts were trembling
and torn,
Just when we needed to see a new
star, the Son of God was born.
Two-Week Calendar
Day
Sun
Date
12/28
Mon
Thu
Sun
12/29
1/1
1/4
Mon
1/5
Tues
1/6
Wed
Thur
1/7
1/8
Sat
1/10
Sun
1/11
Time
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Event
Worship Service — Pastor Lily Chou
Sunday School
Fellowship Time
Hanna’s Prayer Circle
Happy New Year!
Worship — Communion Service
Sunday School
Fellowship
Trustees Meeting
OFFICE NOT STAFFED TODAY
Hanna’s Prayer Circle
Welcome Team Meeting
Worship Team Meeting
Christian Ed Meeting
Spanish ESOL
ESOL
Holy Boldness Men’s Group
Anna’s Bible Study
Choir Practice
Men’s Breakfast
Emmaus Breakfast
Worship — Celebration Sunday
Sunday School
Fellowship Time
Mission Team Meeting
Kachina Point Worship
Where
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
Private Residence
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
FH Classroom
Private Residence
Conference Room
Conference Room
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall
Music Room
Golden Goose Café
Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
Workroom
Pastor Martin’s
Email Address:
sedona.azpastor@gmail.com
SUMC Email Address:
sedonaumc.az@gmail.com
Holy Boldness Men’s Group meets
regularly on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
except for December 31.
Please join us!
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday,
January 10
Church Office Closed December 25
through January 5 for Christmas
and New Year’s. Regular office hours
resume on January 6.
at 8:30 a.m.
Golden Goose Café
If you have a church emergency,
contact Steve Nelson, Trustee, for
pastoral care contact Kat Bramblett,
928-284-1470, or Tom Bush.
www.goldengoosecafe.com
Please bring a can of food
for the Food Bank.
Happy New Year!