January 7, 2024
Epiphany Sunday
January 7, 2024 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering
Chimes of the Trinity
Prelude
We Three Kings arr. Lynn Shaw Bailey
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Call to Worship
Based on Isaiah 60:1-6
Based on Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise! Shine! The light you have been waiting for is here!
Darkness has been banished!
God's light of hope floods the earth
God's light comes to us all.
Lord, make us ready to journey to this Light.
Prepare our hearts to receive this Light. +
Hymn
Let Us Break Bread Together UMH# 618
Children’s Message
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 60:1-6
Concerns & Prayers with the Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Lisa Hartzog UMH# 895
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, the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen
A Reading from the Gospels
Matthew 2:1-12
Solo
Somewhere It’s Snowing Stearman/Boosahda
Carol Kinsey
A Reading from the Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon
Seeking Christ | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon
God seeks us where we are. Good gives us the gifts we need to move forward in new life. God redeems us when we fall short that we might start again. Know without doubt, in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and made new.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.
The Celebration of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving and Communion
Musical Setting D UMH pp. 23-24
Breaking the Bread
Giving the Bread and Cup
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
What can I give him poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
yet what I can I give him: give my heart.
Hymn
Go, Tell It on the Mountain UMH# 251
Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem arr. Lisa Donovan Lukas
Today’s Worship Participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins