VISION
We are seeking to reach beyond ourselves by:
• inviting others to a life in
Jesus
• growing as disciples and
• caring for people
Make disciples of Jesus Christ
FIRST UNITED
February 5, 2012
FIFTH
SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
GATHERING
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PRELUDE |
This
is a time of meditation and turning our hearts to God. |
Lisa Wiggins, Jane
Doss |
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION
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INTROIT |
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Chancel Choir |
CALL TO WORSHIP
We are crucified with Christ
It is no longer we who live, but Christ who
lives in us,
For to live in Christ
and to die is gain.
Come, Lord Jesus. May your loving Holy
Spirit fill us in this time of worship.
ENTERING INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
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* HYMN OF PRAISE |
“And Are We Yet Alive”
(Wesley, DENNIS) |
No. 553 |
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*AFFIRMATION OF
FAITH |
“Apostles’ Creed” |
No.881 |
I believe in God the
Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only son
our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead, and buried; the third day he
rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to
judge the quick and the dead. I believe
in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and
the life everlasting. Amen.
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*GLORIA PATRI Lesser Doxology, MEINEKE |
No. 70 |
Glory be to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
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*THE PEACE |
Let
us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love. |
PRAYER CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
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SPECIAL MUSIC |
“Amazing Grace” |
Morgan Holder, Lisa
‘Wiggins |
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CHORUS |
“Lord,
I Want to Be a Christian” |
(The children are invited to come to the front of
the sanctuary
during the singing of the chorus.)
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in
my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.
CHILDREN’S TIME
Children
4 years to 2nd grade are invited to go to Children’s Church.
CELEBRATING GOD’S GIFTS
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM |
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Youth Choir |
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*DOXOLOGY |
No. 95 |
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise
him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly hosts; praise
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
HEARING GOD’S WORD
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SCRIPTURE LESSON |
Revelation 2:18-29 |
NT p. 229 |
This
is the word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
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SERMON |
“Wake Up to Real Life” |
Dr. Steven A. Screws |
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SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II |
No. 13 |
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art
in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against
us. And lead us not into
temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
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*HYMN OF COMMITMENT |
“Awake, O Sleeper ” (Tucker, MARSH CHAPEL) |
No. 551 |
*BENEDICTION AND
BLESSING
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*RESPONSE |
“God
Be With You till We Meet Again” |
God be with you till we meet again, by his
counsels guide uphold you,
with his sheep securely
fold you; God be with you till we meet again.
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POSTLUDE |
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*Please stand as able.
Used with permission,
CCL #1823888
The 11:00 Worship Service is broadcast over
radio station, WWIC-AM 1050.
Nursery Available