January 9, 2011
10:30 AM
Epiphany Sunday

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
Welcome
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Others
*Call to Worship – Matthew 2:1-2
*Opening Praise – 354:1,3-5 “Angels, from the Realms of Glory”
A Troubled King – Matthew 2:3-8
Silent Prayer of Confession
Joyful Worshipers – Matthew 2:9-12
*Continuing Praise
337:1,2 “Joy to the World!  The Lord Is Come”
“Shout to the North”
“This Little Light of Mine”
HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – Matthew 5:1-16
Message – “Kingdom Living:  Getting Noticed”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Response – 600:1,3 “Christ Is the World’s True Light”
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Brothers and sisters in Christ, the gospel tells us that God, by the leading of a star, manifested the Savior to the peoples of the earth, and, by the power that enabled Christ to change water into wine, made known his glory to the disciples.  Come then to the joyful feast of the Lord and be transformed.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right for us to give thanks and praise.
In sending Christ, the light of the world, you revealed your glory to the nations.  You sent a star to guide seekers of wisdom to Bethlehem, that they might worship Christ.  Your signs and witnesses in every age lead people from every place to worship him.  We praise you that in him we become your children, baptized into your service.
Therefore we proclaim our faith as signed and sealed in this sacrament:
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
The bread that we break is a sharing in the body of Christ.
We who are many are one body, for we all share the same loaf.
The cup for which we give thanks is a sharing in the blood of Christ.
The cup that we drink is our participation in the blood of Christ.
The gifts of God for the people of God.
The body of Christ, given for you.
Thanks be to God.
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
Thanks be to God.
Song of Thanksgiving – 556:1,3 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
The Offerings – First:  General Fund
  Second:  Project Concern
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*Called and Blessed to Serve
Christ is the light of our souls:
We rejoice in this light, great source of truth.
Christ is the light of our homes:
We rejoice in this light, great source of peace.
Christ is the light of the world:
We rejoice in this light, great source of hope.
Go out as Christ’s true lights, dispersing the darkness of evil,
for his grace, his power, his peace go with you.
Amen.
*Parting Song – 632 “To God Be the Glory”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our worship this morning includes a celebration of the Lord’s Supper.  Jesus gave this gift to all who are citizens of his kingdom.  If you have publicly professed your allegiance to Jesus as Savior and Lord and your life testifies to this profession, please receive the bread and cup as they are distributed to all.  We will eat and drink together after all have been served.
The second offering this morning is for Project Concern, our local clothing bank where several of our members volunteer their time and energy.  In addition to clothes, they also have some household goods and occasionally food which is available to people in need.  They always appreciate and need our generous support.  
Tuesday, 7:00 PM Elders meet
Wednesday, 6:00 AM Men’s breakfast and Bible study at the Spot
       9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study at
      11:30 AM Women’s Luncheon at Cracker Barrel

Advance notice:  Council will meet next on Wednesday, January 19, 7:00 PM.

A new copy machine was purchased for the church office, replacing the old unit which served us well for more than 12 years.  This machine uses the latest digital technology, so please ask the secretary Cindy Krempel for a short tutorial  before trying to use the new machine.  She should be available after the service today for those who expect to need to use the copier at some time.


NEXT SUNDAY, January 16, 2011
SUNDAY SCHOOL:  9:15 AM  Classes for all ages meet.  The adult class continues the study of the book of Daniel.  Plan to take part in a class this year.
MORNING WORSHIP:  10:30 AM  Pastor Gelder will bring us God’s Word.  He will continue the message series from the Sermon on the Mount, “Kingdom Living”.  We will look at Matthew 5:17-48 “Beyond Legal to Right”.