Smithville
United Methodist Church
PO Box
293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville,
MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
4th Sunday after Epiphany Sunday
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
10:00 AM, January 30, 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
Matthew Gager
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT Acolyte: Jacob
Crider
INVOCATION
Adam Shanks
We thank you, God, for
calling us into your church to be your people. We have gathered to celebrate:
we have heard your call. You have reached out to us in Jesus Christ, you have
touched us with your Spirit; and we have turned toward you, seeking love as we
have been loved. Empower us to worship and serve you, walking gently on this
earth. Amen.
WELCOME
Debbie Shoaf
CELEBRATIONS:
Mission Moment: Lee
Hunold, CERT Training in March
Building Debt Reduction
Fund: Ron McClellan
2010 Apportionments:
Pastor Kathy
Church Potluck after
church today: Kerry Winans
*SONGS OF PRAISE "My
Life is in You, Lord"
"Shine,
Jesus, Shine"
CALL US TOGETHER
Leader: Tommy Mast
LEADER: Come, all who are poor in spirit;
Come,
all who mourn;
Come,
all who are meek;
Come,
all who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
PEOPLE: Come, all who would be merciful;
Come, all who would be pure in heart;
Come, all who would be peacemakers.
LEADER: Let us come together – the weak, the simple, the
powerless,
the
confused.
PEOPLE: Let us confess that the source of our
life is Christ Jesus.
ALL: Let us Worship the God of every
blessing.
SPECIAL MUSIC Matthew
Gager
CHILDREN’S SERMON – Zack Shipp and Jason
Warring
TIME OF
PRAYER Sharon Fairlie
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING Sharon
Fairlie
Offering
Offertory Music by William Fries
*Doxology
*Pray of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION Let There Be Peace on
Earth #431
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Matthew 5:1- 12
Morgan Crider
ONE HOMELESS NIGHT Jacob, Jarod &
Morgan Crider,
Debbie Shoaf
MEDITATION “God Revealed through CELEBRATIONS”
Pastor Kathy
Recognize Committee Members: Sharon Fairlie and
Pastor Kathy
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH Here I
Am, Lord #593
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
William Fries
Greeters and Ushers: Neal Shanks, Jarod Crider, Kevin
Gregalunas, Jason Warring
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an
asterisk
Please pray for: 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 Katherine Strange
Altar flowers in memory of Norma
Tucker's grandparents
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Today,
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. 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!
Today,
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. This 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. 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.
"REASONS TO
BELIEVE"
There
will be a book signing for George Urquhart's new book, "Reasons to
Believe" on Sunday, February 6th after church. All proceeds will be
donated to the church.
The
Combined Community Chorus will begin practice on Monday, February 7th at the
Broadway United Methodist Church in Plattsburg. Practices are every Monday at 7
pm. Every third Monday practices will be at the First Baptist Church in
Smithville. The group is under the direction of Carmen Bennett and will be
performing "Like A Lamb" by Chris Machen. The band and choir combine
the efforts of many vocalists and musicians from Plattsburg, Lathrop, Gower,
Smithville and the surrounding area. The chorus will perform in Plattsburg,
Lathrop and Smithville this year, making their 68th season. All ages are
welcome to sing with the group. New members are encouraged. For more
information you may call Becky Black at 816-592-0950 or email beckyblack422@yahoo.com.
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
