January 5, 2020 10:30 am
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “What Child is This?” arr. Rasley
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: A great light has shone upon the earth.
All: Christ, the light, has come.
Leader: Darkness has been penetrated and clouds of despair scattered.
All: Christ, the light, has come.
Leader: As kings did who followed a star to kneel in awe and adoration before the divine child, let us draw near to worship with wonder our newborn king.
All: Thanks be to the God of our salvation!
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, we will go wherever you lead us—as long as it is not too far, not too inconvenient, not too demanding. Forgive us for keeping our eyes to the ground and missing your star to guide us. Shake us up as we begin a new year. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Joel Foster
SPECIAL MUSIC “Out of the East” Richard Smith solo/Judy Smith piano
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Infant Holy” arr. Thygerson
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READING Dolores Canaday
Isaiah 60:1-6
Matthew 2:1-12
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Living in the Light” Rev. Dr. Carolyn Visser, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #63 ”As with Gladness Men of Old”
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Table is set for us. All who would trust in Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD & CUP
We will partake of the elements together once everyone has been served.
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
*HYMN #411 “Arise, Your Light Is Come!”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Angels We Have Heard on High” arr. Page
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (January 5-11)
MONDAY Jan. 6 @ 7:00 PM Building & Grounds Meeting
TUESDAY Jan. 7 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY Jan. 7 @ 1:00 PM Prayer Quilt Group
TUESDAY Jan. 7 @ 6:30 PM Mission & Finance Group
WEDNESDAY Jan. 8 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Jan. 9 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
SATURDAY Jan. 11 @ 9:30 AM Prayer Quilt Group
THE YELLOW BIRTHDAY ROSE is in honor of Marlys Moore’s 90th birthday which was on Jan. 4th. Best wishes can be mailed to her at 1326 Trail Ridge Circle, Brookings, SD.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
OFFERINGS intended for last Sunday (when the service was cancelled due to weather) may be received this Sunday and recorded as a donation for 2019 (for tax or other purposes). If that is your intention, please indicate so on your offering and it will be recorded for 2019.
CHURCH DIRECTORY: To assist our incoming Interim Pastor, Rozanne will be adding pictures to the current church directory. If you have already sent in a picture for the Christmas tree or if we have your picture on file elsewhere, we will use that. If you have a specific picture you would like included, we can include that instead. If you prefer not to have a picture attached to your entry in the directory, please let the church office know.
LENT BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Norlita Kaul will be leading a Bible Study during Lent on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, before choir practice. There is a sign-up sheet to pre-order a booklet on the volunteer bulletin board.
BIRTHDAYS in January: Marlys Moore, Lisa Bretsch, Matthew Schuurman, Susan Schuurman, Neal Foster, Joel Foster, Daniel Moerke, Vivian Langland, Katy Young, Julie Scubelek, Malia Glaus, Brock Peterson, Art VanderWaal
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp, Gary Larson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Cliff Rindels, Dee & Lois Watson
All are invited to Coffee Fellowship following worship service.
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the church office or any Deacon or Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquires. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us.
* STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “What Child is This?” arr. Rasley
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: A great light has shone upon the earth.
All: Christ, the light, has come.
Leader: Darkness has been penetrated and clouds of despair scattered.
All: Christ, the light, has come.
Leader: As kings did who followed a star to kneel in awe and adoration before the divine child, let us draw near to worship with wonder our newborn king.
All: Thanks be to the God of our salvation!
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, we will go wherever you lead us—as long as it is not too far, not too inconvenient, not too demanding. Forgive us for keeping our eyes to the ground and missing your star to guide us. Shake us up as we begin a new year. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
MESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Joel Foster
SPECIAL MUSIC “Out of the East” Richard Smith solo/Judy Smith piano
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “Infant Holy” arr. Thygerson
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READING Dolores Canaday
Isaiah 60:1-6
Matthew 2:1-12
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Living in the Light” Rev. Dr. Carolyn Visser, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #63 ”As with Gladness Men of Old”
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Table is set for us. All who would trust in Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD & CUP
We will partake of the elements together once everyone has been served.
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
*HYMN #411 “Arise, Your Light Is Come!”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Angels We Have Heard on High” arr. Page
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (January 5-11)
MONDAY Jan. 6 @ 7:00 PM Building & Grounds Meeting
TUESDAY Jan. 7 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
TUESDAY Jan. 7 @ 1:00 PM Prayer Quilt Group
TUESDAY Jan. 7 @ 6:30 PM Mission & Finance Group
WEDNESDAY Jan. 8 @ 7:00 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY Jan. 9 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
SATURDAY Jan. 11 @ 9:30 AM Prayer Quilt Group
THE YELLOW BIRTHDAY ROSE is in honor of Marlys Moore’s 90th birthday which was on Jan. 4th. Best wishes can be mailed to her at 1326 Trail Ridge Circle, Brookings, SD.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- January 7 – Annual reports are due--submit to the church office
- January 15 – Official first day for Rev. Norlita Kaul
- January 15 – Blade articles are due
- January 19 – 1st Worship Service of Rev. Norlita Kaul & installation of new officers during worship service
- January 26 – Annual Congregational Meeting
OFFERINGS intended for last Sunday (when the service was cancelled due to weather) may be received this Sunday and recorded as a donation for 2019 (for tax or other purposes). If that is your intention, please indicate so on your offering and it will be recorded for 2019.
CHURCH DIRECTORY: To assist our incoming Interim Pastor, Rozanne will be adding pictures to the current church directory. If you have already sent in a picture for the Christmas tree or if we have your picture on file elsewhere, we will use that. If you have a specific picture you would like included, we can include that instead. If you prefer not to have a picture attached to your entry in the directory, please let the church office know.
LENT BIBLE STUDY: Rev. Norlita Kaul will be leading a Bible Study during Lent on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, before choir practice. There is a sign-up sheet to pre-order a booklet on the volunteer bulletin board.
BIRTHDAYS in January: Marlys Moore, Lisa Bretsch, Matthew Schuurman, Susan Schuurman, Neal Foster, Joel Foster, Daniel Moerke, Vivian Langland, Katy Young, Julie Scubelek, Malia Glaus, Brock Peterson, Art VanderWaal
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp, Gary Larson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Henrietta Gohring, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Cliff Rindels, Dee & Lois Watson
All are invited to Coffee Fellowship following worship service.
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the church office or any Deacon or Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquires. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us.