Frostburg United Methodist Church
Frostburg United Methodist Church January 8th, 2017 Epiphany Sunday
Greeter: Julie Hardy Lay Reader: Meg Roque Acolyte: Tim Watson Prelude
A Time of Preparation To Follow the Star
Message Franklin Ritter
*Call to Worship One: Arise; shine, for your light has come! All: We are called out of our darkness into light. One: Lift up your eyes and look around. All: We rejoice in the gift of light. One: Come let us worship the God of light and joy and peace. All: We come to kneel at the cradle of the babe, the light incarnate. *Praise Hymn *Passing of the Peace Anthem
There’s a Song in the Air
Pastor Kyle Durbin Prayer quilts to be presented to: D’Ans Caron, Georgia Martin, Rick McNeill, Terri Monahan, the Stevens family ~As you feel led, come tie a knot and say a prayer during the hymns~
Prayers & Concerns The Lord’s Prayer
UMH 249
(please greet others at this time) To Hear the Word of God This We Pray Chancel Choir
11 They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 Because they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back to their own country by another route. One: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of Response
Children’s Moment Prayer for Illumination One: Heavenly Creator of Light and Life, open our hearts and minds to the light of your word read and preached this morning. All: Amen. Scripture Reading - Matthew 2:1-12 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was troubled, and everyone in Jerusalem was troubled with him. 4 He gathered all the chief priests and the legal experts and asked them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They said, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what the prophet wrote: 6 You, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means are you least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come one who governs, who will shepherd my people Israel.” 7 Then Herod secretly called for the magi and found out from them the time when the star had first appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search carefully for the child. When you’ve found him, report to me so that I too may go and honor him.” 9 When they heard the king, they went; and look, the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy.
Respond to God’s Word Carol of the Epiphany
FWS 2094
Offertory - Joanna and Kyle Durbin Doxology
Jay Althouse
UMH 895
In the Bleak Midwinter (vs. 4)
UMH 221
*Offering Prayer (unison) God of light and promise, we bring our gifts to further your work in a dark world. May they bring your light to those overwhelmed by darkness, pain, and loneliness. Accept these gifts of money and time, indeed, the gift of our very selves. Let them shine for all to see, and be brought into the sphere of your love and righteousness. Amen. *Challenge Hymn
Sent Forth to Do the Work of God’s Kingdom We Three Kings
UMH 254
*Benediction Arise, and go forth to shine for all the world to see. Go to spread the good news of light and love, righteousness and justice. Go now and follow the star that will guide you on your journey this week, this year, and forever. As the Magi of old, go forth in trust and excitement, transformed in the presence of the child of light. May the blessing of the God of light rest upon you and fill you with light. Amen. Postlude
Rejoice and Be Merry
Todd Kendall
*Please stand with your posture or your heart* UMH – United Methodist Hymnal FWS – Faith We Sing Hymnal
Date: Sermon Title:
Offering envelopes for 2017 are now available and are arranged alphabetically on two tables at the rear of the Fellowship Hall. Please pick them up at your earliest convenience. It is extremely important to begin using the NEW ENVELOPES and DISCARD the 2016 envelopes – contributions will not be properly credited if the old envelopes are used. In most cases, the number on your 2017 envelopes will not be the same as last year’s number. Please check them to be sure that the number on your address label matches the number of the envelope set. Thanks, Phil Beeman and Ron Tenaglio
Coffee With the Pastor will resume on Thursday, January 12th, at 9AM. Pastor Kyle will be available at Mountain City Coffeehouse on Thursdays from 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Come by if you would like to meet and enjoy fellowship, or if you are in need of conversation or pastoral care. All are welcome.
New Book Study Coming Up The Book Club has chosen Annabel Lee, by Mike Nappa, for our next book. We will meet at 7:00PM on Monday, February 20th, 2017, at the home of Sue Morgan (127 Frost Ave.) to discuss it. Everyone is welcome to join us. So far our choices have been enjoyably discussable.
With WINTER WEATHER upon us, the church office will follow the Allegany County Public School schedule for closing due to inclement weather. Additionally, announcements regarding the cancellation of church services due to inclement weather will be on the church phone, as well as posted on the FUMC Facebook page and website. We will also be using a volunteer phone tree for those who do not use computers or have internet access. Thank you for your patience and your help in getting the word out to everyone when the wintry weather causes cancellations. Remember – when in doubt, please choose to be safe!
Today - The United Methodist Women will meet in the fellowship hall this morning following the 10:30AM service. A brief meeting and pledge service will be held.
The United Methodist Men will hold their first meeting of 2017 on Saturday, January 14th, at 8AM. They plan to meet at The Princess for breakfast and then move to the church for the meeting around 9AM. There will be a Trustees meeting held at the church on Monday, January 16th, at 6:30PM Poinsettia & Advent Offering Dedication programs are available to pick up at the entrance of the church and at the rear of the fellowship hall. If you didn’t get the chance to pick one up on Christmas Eve, be sure to stop by and take one.
This Week in Ministry Sunday, January 8 9:00AM Alternative Worship Service – Fellowship Hall 9:15AM Sunday School 10:00AM Fellowship & Refreshments – Fellowship Hall 10:30AM Traditional Worship Service – Sanctuary Monday, January 9 1:00PM Prayer Quilt Ministry in room #3 Wednesday, January 11 7:00PM Chancel Choir Practice Saturday, January 14 8:00AM United Methodist Men breakfast meeting (at the Princess)
**Our Circle of Concern will now be updated each month. Please contact the church office with any names to be placed on the current listing.**
Youth Group - unless otherwise noted, Middle School and High School youth will meet every Sunday evening from 6 – 7:30PM. Pizza will typically be provided, however, if you would like to provide dinner for our youth group one Sunday evening, please contact Pastor Kyle.
~ A donation to 2017 FUMC CAMP HOPE work teams was made in honor of the Beeman and Whetzel families by Kay Sutter.
We wish to extend our love and our sympathies to the family and friends of Alice Manicur who passed away on Monday evening. The congregation of Frostburg UMC extend deepest sympathies to the family of Alex Stevens who died earlier this week. Our hearts and our prayers join with the Stevens family as they walk through this most difficult time.
Circle of Concern Ron, Judy, Stacey, & Ryan Gribble (Bev Fell’s sister & family), Luke & Michaela Hale, Ronald Hess, Virginia Wilson, Norma Scarpelli, Jennie Winebrenner (friends of Elizabeth Myers), Maya Nizinski, Delaney Mickey, Kim Bullers & family, John Ramsay (Debi Beachy’s father), Marcie Sipes (friend of Becky White), Kay Gaynor, Mary Lee & Stacey Lee, Norm Nicol, Larry Caton (Janie James’ cousin), Jim Cotton, Terry Russell, Doris Bendle, Ron Eisentrout (Janie James’ cousin), Marty Femi, Margaret Speir (friend of Elizabeth Myers), Leo Hollern (Judy Poland’s brother), Troy Linn (Dave Linn’s nephew), Brian Linn (Dave Linn’s nephew), Steve Corbin, Esther Tabone (Judy Poland’s sister), Alison James, Elizabeth Myers, Sue Hughes (former teacher at Beall HS), Kathryn Hamilton, Sue Hughes, Nancy Campbell (Kelly Griffin’s cousin), Don Weser, the Stevens family Serving Our Country: Ryan Clark, Dimas Henriquez, Commander Jared Jacobs, Matthew C. Sisco
Steve Corbin is a young man who recently fell from his tree stand and is currently paralyzed from the waist down. If you would like to send a card to help encourage Steve, his address is: Steven Corbin c/o Shepherd Center 2020 Peachtree Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30903
Greeter: Julie Hardy Lay Reader: Meg Roque Acolyte: Tim Watson Prelude
A Time of Preparation To Follow the Star
Message Franklin Ritter
*Call to Worship One: Arise; shine, for your light has come! All: We are called out of our darkness into light. One: Lift up your eyes and look around. All: We rejoice in the gift of light. One: Come let us worship the God of light and joy and peace. All: We come to kneel at the cradle of the babe, the light incarnate. *Praise Hymn *Passing of the Peace Anthem
There’s a Song in the Air
Pastor Kyle Durbin Prayer quilts to be presented to: D’Ans Caron, Georgia Martin, Rick McNeill, Terri Monahan, the Stevens family ~As you feel led, come tie a knot and say a prayer during the hymns~
Prayers & Concerns The Lord’s Prayer
UMH 249
(please greet others at this time) To Hear the Word of God This We Pray Chancel Choir
11 They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 Because they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back to their own country by another route. One: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.
Hymn of Response
Children’s Moment Prayer for Illumination One: Heavenly Creator of Light and Life, open our hearts and minds to the light of your word read and preached this morning. All: Amen. Scripture Reading - Matthew 2:1-12 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was troubled, and everyone in Jerusalem was troubled with him. 4 He gathered all the chief priests and the legal experts and asked them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They said, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what the prophet wrote: 6 You, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means are you least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come one who governs, who will shepherd my people Israel.” 7 Then Herod secretly called for the magi and found out from them the time when the star had first appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search carefully for the child. When you’ve found him, report to me so that I too may go and honor him.” 9 When they heard the king, they went; and look, the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy.
Respond to God’s Word Carol of the Epiphany
FWS 2094
Offertory - Joanna and Kyle Durbin Doxology
Jay Althouse
UMH 895
In the Bleak Midwinter (vs. 4)
UMH 221
*Offering Prayer (unison) God of light and promise, we bring our gifts to further your work in a dark world. May they bring your light to those overwhelmed by darkness, pain, and loneliness. Accept these gifts of money and time, indeed, the gift of our very selves. Let them shine for all to see, and be brought into the sphere of your love and righteousness. Amen. *Challenge Hymn
Sent Forth to Do the Work of God’s Kingdom We Three Kings
UMH 254
*Benediction Arise, and go forth to shine for all the world to see. Go to spread the good news of light and love, righteousness and justice. Go now and follow the star that will guide you on your journey this week, this year, and forever. As the Magi of old, go forth in trust and excitement, transformed in the presence of the child of light. May the blessing of the God of light rest upon you and fill you with light. Amen. Postlude
Rejoice and Be Merry
Todd Kendall
*Please stand with your posture or your heart* UMH – United Methodist Hymnal FWS – Faith We Sing Hymnal
Date: Sermon Title:
Offering envelopes for 2017 are now available and are arranged alphabetically on two tables at the rear of the Fellowship Hall. Please pick them up at your earliest convenience. It is extremely important to begin using the NEW ENVELOPES and DISCARD the 2016 envelopes – contributions will not be properly credited if the old envelopes are used. In most cases, the number on your 2017 envelopes will not be the same as last year’s number. Please check them to be sure that the number on your address label matches the number of the envelope set. Thanks, Phil Beeman and Ron Tenaglio
Coffee With the Pastor will resume on Thursday, January 12th, at 9AM. Pastor Kyle will be available at Mountain City Coffeehouse on Thursdays from 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Come by if you would like to meet and enjoy fellowship, or if you are in need of conversation or pastoral care. All are welcome.
New Book Study Coming Up The Book Club has chosen Annabel Lee, by Mike Nappa, for our next book. We will meet at 7:00PM on Monday, February 20th, 2017, at the home of Sue Morgan (127 Frost Ave.) to discuss it. Everyone is welcome to join us. So far our choices have been enjoyably discussable.
With WINTER WEATHER upon us, the church office will follow the Allegany County Public School schedule for closing due to inclement weather. Additionally, announcements regarding the cancellation of church services due to inclement weather will be on the church phone, as well as posted on the FUMC Facebook page and website. We will also be using a volunteer phone tree for those who do not use computers or have internet access. Thank you for your patience and your help in getting the word out to everyone when the wintry weather causes cancellations. Remember – when in doubt, please choose to be safe!
Today - The United Methodist Women will meet in the fellowship hall this morning following the 10:30AM service. A brief meeting and pledge service will be held.
The United Methodist Men will hold their first meeting of 2017 on Saturday, January 14th, at 8AM. They plan to meet at The Princess for breakfast and then move to the church for the meeting around 9AM. There will be a Trustees meeting held at the church on Monday, January 16th, at 6:30PM Poinsettia & Advent Offering Dedication programs are available to pick up at the entrance of the church and at the rear of the fellowship hall. If you didn’t get the chance to pick one up on Christmas Eve, be sure to stop by and take one.
This Week in Ministry Sunday, January 8 9:00AM Alternative Worship Service – Fellowship Hall 9:15AM Sunday School 10:00AM Fellowship & Refreshments – Fellowship Hall 10:30AM Traditional Worship Service – Sanctuary Monday, January 9 1:00PM Prayer Quilt Ministry in room #3 Wednesday, January 11 7:00PM Chancel Choir Practice Saturday, January 14 8:00AM United Methodist Men breakfast meeting (at the Princess)
**Our Circle of Concern will now be updated each month. Please contact the church office with any names to be placed on the current listing.**
Youth Group - unless otherwise noted, Middle School and High School youth will meet every Sunday evening from 6 – 7:30PM. Pizza will typically be provided, however, if you would like to provide dinner for our youth group one Sunday evening, please contact Pastor Kyle.
~ A donation to 2017 FUMC CAMP HOPE work teams was made in honor of the Beeman and Whetzel families by Kay Sutter.
We wish to extend our love and our sympathies to the family and friends of Alice Manicur who passed away on Monday evening. The congregation of Frostburg UMC extend deepest sympathies to the family of Alex Stevens who died earlier this week. Our hearts and our prayers join with the Stevens family as they walk through this most difficult time.
Circle of Concern Ron, Judy, Stacey, & Ryan Gribble (Bev Fell’s sister & family), Luke & Michaela Hale, Ronald Hess, Virginia Wilson, Norma Scarpelli, Jennie Winebrenner (friends of Elizabeth Myers), Maya Nizinski, Delaney Mickey, Kim Bullers & family, John Ramsay (Debi Beachy’s father), Marcie Sipes (friend of Becky White), Kay Gaynor, Mary Lee & Stacey Lee, Norm Nicol, Larry Caton (Janie James’ cousin), Jim Cotton, Terry Russell, Doris Bendle, Ron Eisentrout (Janie James’ cousin), Marty Femi, Margaret Speir (friend of Elizabeth Myers), Leo Hollern (Judy Poland’s brother), Troy Linn (Dave Linn’s nephew), Brian Linn (Dave Linn’s nephew), Steve Corbin, Esther Tabone (Judy Poland’s sister), Alison James, Elizabeth Myers, Sue Hughes (former teacher at Beall HS), Kathryn Hamilton, Sue Hughes, Nancy Campbell (Kelly Griffin’s cousin), Don Weser, the Stevens family Serving Our Country: Ryan Clark, Dimas Henriquez, Commander Jared Jacobs, Matthew C. Sisco
Steve Corbin is a young man who recently fell from his tree stand and is currently paralyzed from the waist down. If you would like to send a card to help encourage Steve, his address is: Steven Corbin c/o Shepherd Center 2020 Peachtree Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30903
