December 31, 2017 Epiphany Sunday
December 31, 2017 Epiphany Sunday ********************************************************************************************************************* Welcome
*Offertory Response
Prelude and Centering Time
*Prayer of Dedication
“Welcome To Our World”
#7
“The Doxology”
*Invocation One: Let us pray. O God, nations shall come to your light and rulers to the brightness of your dawn. By the compelling radiance of your Spirit, draw us near, reveal your truth, and teach us faithful obedience to your holy word. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12
*Call to Worship One: Arise, shine; for your light has come. Many: Behold the glory of the Lord. Alleluia!
Choir Anthem
“O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem”
Children’s Moments
(All children of the church are invited)
Children’s Church
(All children through 1st grade may attend)
*Call to Confession
Message
“Arise, Shine!”
*Prayer of Confession (In Unison) Merciful God, Light of the world, we confess that we have not resisted the darkness of sin. You deliver the poor and the helpless, but we have ignored their cry. You take pity on the weak and the destitute, but our hearts are hard in the face of their need. You heal the wounded and save the oppressed but we have placed our trust in the callous violence of war. Forgive us, we pray. Awaken in us sincere repentance that we may shine with the light of your saving grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
*Opening Hymn
# 175 “O Come All Ye Faithful”
*Assurance of Grace *Passing of the Peace
We invite all who are present with us today to please mark your attendance on the pew registration pad
*Closing Hymn
Offertory
“The Watchman And The Star”
# 173 “Joy To The World”
*Commissioning One: Go forth into the world. Many: Proclaim the good news of Christ. One: Receive the inheritance of God’s promise. Many: Live in the light of the gospel. *Benediction *Postlude
Offertory Invitation One: The magi brought gifts to Christ at his nativity and offered their lives in worship. With thankful hearts, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.
(pg. 602) (pg. 464) (pg. 950) (pg. 783)
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”
MOUNT TABOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1002 EAST HOLLY GROVE ROAD LEXINGTON, NC 27292 The altar arrangement is given to the glory of God for the Christmas season by the Women’s Guild.
Our Mission Statement Knowing that Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ belongs to God and that it was created for God’s purpose and God’s glory, we recognize the following statements as our mission for God’s church: We will strive to increase the membership of our church by helping people know the love and power of Jesus Christ. We will reach out to members of our community and offer help and support, and we will make everyone who enters our church feel welcome. We will promote cooperation and participation within our congregation and strive to get all members involved in the mission of Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ. At the same time, we will work to let everyone know that they are important and appreciated. We will offer support, encouragement, comfort and compassion to all people of our church. As Christ has commanded, we will love one another so that all people will know that we are his disciples. We will work to train, educate, and challenge our youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in the mission of Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ. We will be good stewards of the church and worthy of the trust that has been passed to us. We will preserve the church and its traditions, and honor those who have preceded us. Next Week’s Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 NRSV Reprinted by permission of Westminister John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2014
Rev. Darrell Sluder, Pastor Amy Snyder, Choir Director Nancy Woods, Organist Josh & JoNelle Everhart, Youth Directors Jane Brown, Secretary Sunday School – 9:30 AM Worship Service – 10:30 AM Church / Activity Center: (336) 249-1660 Church Parsonage: (336) 249-2424 Pastor’s Cell Phone: (336) 250-9138 Pastor’s email: [email protected] Website: www.mttaborucc.org Church e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/MountTaborUCC
ANNOUNCEMENTS We would like to give a SHOUT OUT to our UCC Christmas Fund Coloring Contest winners: Teresa Smith, adult and Bransyn Whitman, youth. They both won a set of Artist Loft Duel Tip Markers. Congratulations!!! Everyone please note that the church office hours have changed for the next couple of months. Our church secretary will be in the office Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm. Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 11th at 7:00 pm. The Youth Group’s January food drive to benefit the Pastor’s Pantry is canned pastas (spaghetti, ravioli, etc.). A box for your donations is in the narthex. A donation in honor of Virginia White, Dorothy Scarlett and Daisy Crisp has been made to the General Fund by John & Betty Brinkley.
Nursery Worker – Open December Worship Leader – Dylan Sluder December Acolyte – Spencer Neely December Ushers – Willis Robbins, Todd Warfford, Susan Buffkin, Teresa Smith December Door Greeters – Jim & Sandy Fritts December Children’s Church – OPEN Sound System Operator – Gavin Hailey, Cody Kinney
OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR December 24, 2017 ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 59 Worship: 134 Candlelight Service: 100 Regular Offerings $ 3,713.00 Designated Special Offerings $ 1,472.25 Total Offerings $ 5,185.25 Offering Amount Toward Budget (per week) $ Budget Amount Needed Weekly $ Offerings Over / (Under) Budget $ Capital Project Fund Original Loan (10-2011) Current Loan Balance Monthly Loan Payment Monthly Contributions – November CHURCH CALENDAR Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Sunday January 7
3,970.00 3,566.46 413.54
$ 500,000.00 $ 276,157.52 $ 3,580.00 $ 8,735.00
Senior Youth – 6:00 pm HAPPY NEW YEAR! Churchmen’s Fellowship – 6:30 pm Choir – 7:00 pm Senior Youth – 6:00 pm Nursery Worker – Elizabeth Norris Altar Flowers – Women’s Guild January Worship Leaders – Jim & Sandy Fritts, Dixie Meachum January Acolyte – Kason Curry January Ushers – Fred White, Glenn McMillan, Scott Smith, Todd Warfford, Brian Warfford – Communion January Door Greeters – Steve & Carolyn Smith January Children’s Church – Whitney Curry
PRAYER CONCERNS December 31, 2017 For God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven! Thomas Allen – son of co-worker of Katie Decker Micaiah Baker – friend of Taylor Tuttle Kathy Barlow – cousin of Eddie Dorsett Chris Briggs – son of co-worker of Rita Owens Dorothy Brinkley – great grandmother of Joseph & John Sink Jane Brown Lisa Burkhart Brunson – daughter of Mona Burkhart Claybern & Maxine Burkhart Alex Cook – grandson of Loyd & Mary Tysinger Co-worker of Tracey Whitley Jim Edwards – brother of Joanne McMillan Joshua General – cousin to Marguerita Sandrock Sarah Helmstetler JoAnn Lambeth – step mother to Christy Sluder Dee Lanphear – niece of Glenn & Joanne McMillan Jessica Lawrence – friend of Joanne & Glenn McMillan Judy Leonard Kerry Lither – mother of friend of Taylor Hensley Peggy Morgan Jean Moser – sister-in-law of Carolyn Grubb *Ruby Myers – great grandmother of Patrick & Spencer Neely Belinda Nifong – friend of Amy Allred John Powell – friend of Taylor Hensley Sabrina Shipp – friend & co-worker of Christy Sluder Jim Stutts – friend of Rita Owens Cathy Trenthum Surratt – friend of Rita Owens Michelle Thompson – co-worker of Lee Comer Dan & Helen Touchstone – brother & sister-in-law of Rita Owens Preslee Walser – infant grandchild of co-worker of Christine Neely Harold Woods
Our Homebound Nancy Jarrett Max Smith – Alston Brook Jewell Swing – at Brookdale Loyd & Mary Tysinger – at Brookdale Those Serving in Our Military Adam Horne – grandson of Beckey Weisner Jacob Jarrett – serving in the Marines Timothy Lambros – cousin of Whitney Curry serving in the Air Force Matthew Phillips – grandson of Pat Burcham Justin Whitehead – serving in the Navy in Norfolk, VA. David Hall – husband of Rachel Hall Our College Students Jason Abernathy – Lenoir Rhyne University Parker Allred – Appalachian State University Liz Fortner – Pfeiffer University Gavin Hailey – Montgomery Community College Kyle Nanney – NC State Smith Phillips – University of Virginia Lauren Rickard – Appalachian State University Abby Seagle – Randolph Community College Ryan Shull – UNC Charlotte Taylor Tuttle – Catawba College Alyson Warfford – Clinical Research Fast Track Emily Whitehead – Western Carolina University Andrew Whitley – NC State Emily Woods – UNC Greensboro
(* new to our prayer list this week) Please inform us of anyone who should be on our list by using the “Prayer Concerns” slip in your pew, let the Pastor know, or contact the church office. Our policy is that names are left on the list for 4 weeks. If additional time is needed please let the office know. Thank you!
MOUNT TABOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1002 EAST HOLLY GROVE ROAD LEXINGTON, NC 27292 Rev. Darrell Sluder, Pastor Amy Snyder, Choir Director Nancy Woods, Organist Josh & JoNelle Everhart, Youth Directors Jane Brown, Secretary Sunday School – 9:30 AM Worship Service – 10:30 AM Church / Activity Center: (336) 249-1660 Church Parsonage: (336) 249-2424 Pastor’s Cell Phone: (336) 250-9138 Pastor’s email: [email protected] Website: www.mttaborucc.org Church e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/MountTaborUCC
*Offertory Response
Prelude and Centering Time
*Prayer of Dedication
“Welcome To Our World”
#7
“The Doxology”
*Invocation One: Let us pray. O God, nations shall come to your light and rulers to the brightness of your dawn. By the compelling radiance of your Spirit, draw us near, reveal your truth, and teach us faithful obedience to your holy word. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12
*Call to Worship One: Arise, shine; for your light has come. Many: Behold the glory of the Lord. Alleluia!
Choir Anthem
“O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem”
Children’s Moments
(All children of the church are invited)
Children’s Church
(All children through 1st grade may attend)
*Call to Confession
Message
“Arise, Shine!”
*Prayer of Confession (In Unison) Merciful God, Light of the world, we confess that we have not resisted the darkness of sin. You deliver the poor and the helpless, but we have ignored their cry. You take pity on the weak and the destitute, but our hearts are hard in the face of their need. You heal the wounded and save the oppressed but we have placed our trust in the callous violence of war. Forgive us, we pray. Awaken in us sincere repentance that we may shine with the light of your saving grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
*Opening Hymn
# 175 “O Come All Ye Faithful”
*Assurance of Grace *Passing of the Peace
We invite all who are present with us today to please mark your attendance on the pew registration pad
*Closing Hymn
Offertory
“The Watchman And The Star”
# 173 “Joy To The World”
*Commissioning One: Go forth into the world. Many: Proclaim the good news of Christ. One: Receive the inheritance of God’s promise. Many: Live in the light of the gospel. *Benediction *Postlude
Offertory Invitation One: The magi brought gifts to Christ at his nativity and offered their lives in worship. With thankful hearts, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.
(pg. 602) (pg. 464) (pg. 950) (pg. 783)
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”
MOUNT TABOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1002 EAST HOLLY GROVE ROAD LEXINGTON, NC 27292 The altar arrangement is given to the glory of God for the Christmas season by the Women’s Guild.
Our Mission Statement Knowing that Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ belongs to God and that it was created for God’s purpose and God’s glory, we recognize the following statements as our mission for God’s church: We will strive to increase the membership of our church by helping people know the love and power of Jesus Christ. We will reach out to members of our community and offer help and support, and we will make everyone who enters our church feel welcome. We will promote cooperation and participation within our congregation and strive to get all members involved in the mission of Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ. At the same time, we will work to let everyone know that they are important and appreciated. We will offer support, encouragement, comfort and compassion to all people of our church. As Christ has commanded, we will love one another so that all people will know that we are his disciples. We will work to train, educate, and challenge our youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in the mission of Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ. We will be good stewards of the church and worthy of the trust that has been passed to us. We will preserve the church and its traditions, and honor those who have preceded us. Next Week’s Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 NRSV Reprinted by permission of Westminister John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2014
Rev. Darrell Sluder, Pastor Amy Snyder, Choir Director Nancy Woods, Organist Josh & JoNelle Everhart, Youth Directors Jane Brown, Secretary Sunday School – 9:30 AM Worship Service – 10:30 AM Church / Activity Center: (336) 249-1660 Church Parsonage: (336) 249-2424 Pastor’s Cell Phone: (336) 250-9138 Pastor’s email: [email protected] Website: www.mttaborucc.org Church e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/MountTaborUCC
ANNOUNCEMENTS We would like to give a SHOUT OUT to our UCC Christmas Fund Coloring Contest winners: Teresa Smith, adult and Bransyn Whitman, youth. They both won a set of Artist Loft Duel Tip Markers. Congratulations!!! Everyone please note that the church office hours have changed for the next couple of months. Our church secretary will be in the office Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm. Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 11th at 7:00 pm. The Youth Group’s January food drive to benefit the Pastor’s Pantry is canned pastas (spaghetti, ravioli, etc.). A box for your donations is in the narthex. A donation in honor of Virginia White, Dorothy Scarlett and Daisy Crisp has been made to the General Fund by John & Betty Brinkley.
Nursery Worker – Open December Worship Leader – Dylan Sluder December Acolyte – Spencer Neely December Ushers – Willis Robbins, Todd Warfford, Susan Buffkin, Teresa Smith December Door Greeters – Jim & Sandy Fritts December Children’s Church – OPEN Sound System Operator – Gavin Hailey, Cody Kinney
OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR December 24, 2017 ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 59 Worship: 134 Candlelight Service: 100 Regular Offerings $ 3,713.00 Designated Special Offerings $ 1,472.25 Total Offerings $ 5,185.25 Offering Amount Toward Budget (per week) $ Budget Amount Needed Weekly $ Offerings Over / (Under) Budget $ Capital Project Fund Original Loan (10-2011) Current Loan Balance Monthly Loan Payment Monthly Contributions – November CHURCH CALENDAR Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Sunday January 7
3,970.00 3,566.46 413.54
$ 500,000.00 $ 276,157.52 $ 3,580.00 $ 8,735.00
Senior Youth – 6:00 pm HAPPY NEW YEAR! Churchmen’s Fellowship – 6:30 pm Choir – 7:00 pm Senior Youth – 6:00 pm Nursery Worker – Elizabeth Norris Altar Flowers – Women’s Guild January Worship Leaders – Jim & Sandy Fritts, Dixie Meachum January Acolyte – Kason Curry January Ushers – Fred White, Glenn McMillan, Scott Smith, Todd Warfford, Brian Warfford – Communion January Door Greeters – Steve & Carolyn Smith January Children’s Church – Whitney Curry
PRAYER CONCERNS December 31, 2017 For God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven! Thomas Allen – son of co-worker of Katie Decker Micaiah Baker – friend of Taylor Tuttle Kathy Barlow – cousin of Eddie Dorsett Chris Briggs – son of co-worker of Rita Owens Dorothy Brinkley – great grandmother of Joseph & John Sink Jane Brown Lisa Burkhart Brunson – daughter of Mona Burkhart Claybern & Maxine Burkhart Alex Cook – grandson of Loyd & Mary Tysinger Co-worker of Tracey Whitley Jim Edwards – brother of Joanne McMillan Joshua General – cousin to Marguerita Sandrock Sarah Helmstetler JoAnn Lambeth – step mother to Christy Sluder Dee Lanphear – niece of Glenn & Joanne McMillan Jessica Lawrence – friend of Joanne & Glenn McMillan Judy Leonard Kerry Lither – mother of friend of Taylor Hensley Peggy Morgan Jean Moser – sister-in-law of Carolyn Grubb *Ruby Myers – great grandmother of Patrick & Spencer Neely Belinda Nifong – friend of Amy Allred John Powell – friend of Taylor Hensley Sabrina Shipp – friend & co-worker of Christy Sluder Jim Stutts – friend of Rita Owens Cathy Trenthum Surratt – friend of Rita Owens Michelle Thompson – co-worker of Lee Comer Dan & Helen Touchstone – brother & sister-in-law of Rita Owens Preslee Walser – infant grandchild of co-worker of Christine Neely Harold Woods
Our Homebound Nancy Jarrett Max Smith – Alston Brook Jewell Swing – at Brookdale Loyd & Mary Tysinger – at Brookdale Those Serving in Our Military Adam Horne – grandson of Beckey Weisner Jacob Jarrett – serving in the Marines Timothy Lambros – cousin of Whitney Curry serving in the Air Force Matthew Phillips – grandson of Pat Burcham Justin Whitehead – serving in the Navy in Norfolk, VA. David Hall – husband of Rachel Hall Our College Students Jason Abernathy – Lenoir Rhyne University Parker Allred – Appalachian State University Liz Fortner – Pfeiffer University Gavin Hailey – Montgomery Community College Kyle Nanney – NC State Smith Phillips – University of Virginia Lauren Rickard – Appalachian State University Abby Seagle – Randolph Community College Ryan Shull – UNC Charlotte Taylor Tuttle – Catawba College Alyson Warfford – Clinical Research Fast Track Emily Whitehead – Western Carolina University Andrew Whitley – NC State Emily Woods – UNC Greensboro
(* new to our prayer list this week) Please inform us of anyone who should be on our list by using the “Prayer Concerns” slip in your pew, let the Pastor know, or contact the church office. Our policy is that names are left on the list for 4 weeks. If additional time is needed please let the office know. Thank you!
MOUNT TABOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1002 EAST HOLLY GROVE ROAD LEXINGTON, NC 27292 Rev. Darrell Sluder, Pastor Amy Snyder, Choir Director Nancy Woods, Organist Josh & JoNelle Everhart, Youth Directors Jane Brown, Secretary Sunday School – 9:30 AM Worship Service – 10:30 AM Church / Activity Center: (336) 249-1660 Church Parsonage: (336) 249-2424 Pastor’s Cell Phone: (336) 250-9138 Pastor’s email: [email protected] Website: www.mttaborucc.org Church e-mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/MountTaborUCC
