Smithville
United Methodist Church
PO Box
293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville,
MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sunday
10:00 AM January 23, 2011
The time of centering: Holy God, in this season that commemorates the life and ministry of
Jesus, remind us that His ministry is always and ever actively reaching out
toward us. And in this hour of worship, help us to be open to the challenges
of his words, the power of his healing, and the opportunity to labor alongside
him as both Savior and friend. Amen.
PRELUDE - As the music begins, our worship service
begins.
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
With different gifts, with a variety of talents, with an
array of interests, we come to worship you, our creating God. We are here to
unit our spirits, to be made one in Your love, to be merged in hope as your
children. Bless our differences, that the unique gifts and perceptions of each
many strengthen our oneness. Drawn into your Spirit, we give you the thanks of
our hearts, in the name of the living Christ.
WELCOME
*SONGS OF PRAISE "Lord, I Lift Your
Name on High"
"Shout
to the Lord"
CALL US TOGETHER
LEADER: From the east and west
PEOPLE: We are drawn to the source of Light.
LEADER: People of all colors and shapes
PEOPLE: Are drawn to the Creator of life.
LEADER: Young, old and in between
PEOPLE: Are summoned to the Fountain of Joy.
LEADER: Despairing, hopeless and oppressed ones
PEOPLE: Turn to the Prince of Peace, the One with
a compassionate heart.
LEADER: Those wounded and haunted by the past
PEOPLE: Seek the touch of the divine Healer.
LEADER: People whose grief seems unending
PEOPLE: Are drawn to the One who wipes away all
tears.
LEADER: There is a star in the sky
PEOPLE: Beckoning each of us to come home.
LEADER: Calling each of us to a God beyond all names
ALL: Who knows us each by name.
SPECIAL MUSIC Adult
Choir
CHILDREN’S SERMON – Children are invited to come forward
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Pray of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "Dear Lord and Father of
Mankind"
No.
358
SCRIPTURE LESSONS Matthew
4:12-23
MORNING MESSAGE “God Revealed through Community”
UNISON PRAYER
Infinite God of all people and all places, you created
the earth, with its mountains and valleys, oceans and plains, with no
boundaries. Breathe your Spirit of unity into all people, that the world may
live in harmony and peace. Amen.
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH Open My Eyes, That I May
See"
No.
454
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
Go into the world with faith, trusting all to receive
you. Go into the world with hope - with God’s will before you and great dreams
in your heart. Go into the world with love – love for all people, serving with
those in whom God lives and laboring for those whom God loves. May the
faithfulness of God, the hope which quickens God’s Spirit within us, and the
love of God be with us all. Amen.
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an
asterisk
Please pray for: Helen
Sams family, Kathy Dibben, Lou Petersen Fred Darr, Carol White, Barb Kravec,
Marilyn Phopheter, Marie Allard and for all the people that are having medical
or surgical worries.
The memorial book is opened in
loving memory of Gerald C. Thompson
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Sunday,
January 30th is CELEBRATION SUNDAY! SUMC Youth will be
participating in all facets of the morning worship service, including sharing
reflections from their participation in the One Homeless Night
event held in November and the WOW conference scheduled this
weekend. During the morning worship service we will also be recognizing the members
of our church committees, as approved at the district charge conference.
Following the worship service, the Administrative Council is sponsoring a
potluck dinner. Please bring your favorite dish to share! Join in the CELEBRATION!
On
Sunday, January 30th as part of our Celebration Sunday there will be a potluck
dinner after church sponsored by the SUMC Administrative Council. The dinner
will serve as the kick off for the Time and Talent Survey. There will be an
opportunity for the survey to be completed during our time together, either
through the use of laptops provided for the electronic version or pens and
pencils provided for the paper version. Please being a dish for the potluck.
Drinks will be provided. Join the CELEBRATION as we move forward into a New
Year of personal church service and growth!
USHERS NEEDED
We
are in need of 4 ushers for the month of February. It can be individuals,
families, husband and wife, etc. You would be responsible for ushering the
whole month of February. If you have any questions please contact Ron Hill at
532-0131.
Your 2010 contribution
statements are ready. They will be on a table along the east wall of the Great
Room. If you have any questions please call the office, 532-3200 or email smithvilleumc@smithvilleumc.com.
Please share
your gift with local hospital patients who need it by donating at the next
Community Blood Center blood drive. The blood drive will be held at Smithville
Community in the meeting room by the cafeteria at St. Lukes Northland
Hospital-Smithville campus on Tuesday, January 25th from 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
To make an appointment online go to www.esavealifenow.org and use
sponsor code smithvillecomm. You may also contact JoAnne Lizar Rice at (816)
532-0316.
THIS WEEK
EMAIL ADDRESSES, HOME ADRESSES OR PHONE NUMBER CHANGES
If you have an email address or a
change of email address, change of home address or phone number change and the
office does not have it will you please leave it in the office. We will be
doing a lot more communication by email. Thanks for your cooperation.
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Office Phone: (816) 532-3200
www.smithvilleumc.com
smithvilleumc@smithvilleumc.com
Pastor Kathy M. Harmon
pastorkathy@smithvilleumc.com
Lay Leader: Sharon Fairlie
Secretary: Ginger Cotter
Youth: Debbie Shoaf
Accompanist: Andrea Knutter
Choir Director: Angie Viebrock
Nursery: Bonnie Holland
Custodian: Leo Gaffey
Preschool Director: Katie Fish
Preschool Teacher: Jessica Johnson
Altar Flowers: Lu Darr
