THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

     Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

             www.uccneillsville.org

 

January 28, 2018                                                        10:00 a.m.

  Fourth Sunday After Epiphany

All who are comfortably able are invited to stand at those

places in the service indicated by an asterisk*

We ask you to please turn off all telephones

 and electronic devices.

 

Gathering Together to Worship God

PRELUDE                                                                Eileen Zank

                                                 

RINGING OF THE BELL               

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYING TOGETHER

GATHERING MUSIC                                         

                                           

*CALL TO WORSHIP     

Leader:   Praise the Lord! God has called us to this place at this time.

People:   We have come to hear the word of God; to be healed and made whole.

Leader:    Jesus, the Holy One of God, has come to be with us.

People:    He teaches with authority; full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.

Leader:     God is generous with mercy and compassion.

People:    Holy and awesome is GodÕs name.

 

*HYMN       ÒFrom All that Dwell Below the SkiesÓ                #1                                                              

Confessing Our Sin, Receiving GodÕs Forgiveness

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Faithful God, you come to us in Jesus who teaches us with your authority. In his name our words and actions can also be powerful; but we forget the power we have through faith in you.  Even as we name ourselves his followers, we embarrass you by what we say and do. Forgive us for forgetting who we are and whose we are. Help us to honor you more often in our day to day lives. In the name of Jesus, we ask for your Holy SpiritÕs guidance.

*PERSONAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

 

*PASSING THE PEACE

With authority, Jesus brings healing.

We want to be made whole in body, mind and spirit.

We want broken relationships reconciled.

Because we want healing, we remind one another of GodÕs peace as we offer our peace to one another.

The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you.

(All are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them ÒThe peace of Christ be with youÓ and responding, Òand also with you.Ó)

 

*SONG OF PRAISE              "Gloria PatriÓ

      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. 

 

Listening Together for the Word of God

THE CHILDRENÕS TIME      ÒJesus TeachesÓ  

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                                   Eileen Zank

 

SCRIPTURE READING       Mark 1:21-28 

SERMON   ÒWords of PowerÓ               Pastor Jacoba Koppert

                             

Enacting Our Faith

*HYMN    ÒWhat a Friend We Have in JesusÓ                 #289                                                                            

     PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORDÕS 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.   Amen.

 

PRAYER RESPONSE       ÒAway in a MangerÓ    

Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay

close by me forever and love me I pray.

Bless all the dear children in your tender care,

and fit us for heaven to live with you there.

 

INVITATION TO OFFERING                                               

THE OFFERTORY                                                     Eileen Zank

*THE DOXOLOGY

      Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

      Praise God, all creatures here below;

      Praise God for all that love has done;

      Creator, Christ and Spirit One.  Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Amazing God, how you have gifted us! We praise you for your wonderful works. We bring our gifts to delight you. Through your power bring healing and hope to all in need. Touch the ministries which receive our gifts with your love and blessing. May ChristÕs fame spread through our faithfulness. Amen.

 

*HYMN      ÒGuide Me, O Thou Great JehovahÓ           #276

*THE BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE   "Let There Be PeaceÓ

      Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.  With God our Creator, children all are we. 

      Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. 

      Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: 

To take each moment and

live each moment in peace eternally!

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

       

*POSTLUDE                                                       Eileen Zank

 

Led by the Light of Christ We Depart to Serve

 

Announcements

 

We welcome you to this service of worship.  We hope you will experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation.  Whoever you are   and where ever you are on lifeÕs journey, you are welcome here.

 

Note:   You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.

 

Radio Broadcast Sponsors –  The radio broadcast portion of todayÕs worship service is given by Russell and Susie Karl in honor of the renewal of their wedding vows.

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Calendar

Monday, January 29 –6:30-7:30 Nar-Anon;

Wednesday, January 31 – 3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmation.

Saturday, February 3 – 7 a.m. UCC MenÕs Club Breakfast.

 

Next Sunday, February 4

Annual Meeting

Neillsville United Church of Christ

Following Worship Service

Downstairs in Fellowship Hall

Refreshments Served by Deacon/Deaconesses

Attend this Important Meeting

Of Your Church

 

 

Souper Bowl Challenge –

The ÒCHALLENGEÓ is on again! We want to collect as many cans of soup as we can by NEXT Sunday, February 4 ÒSuper Bowl Sunday.Ó  We have word that all the churches in the Ministerial Alliance are also working on this challenge making this a bigger challenge than ever.  We lost to Calvary last year just by a few cans.  Can we do it this year?  Bring those cans of soup in NOW!  The table is set up in the front hall to set your cans on. The soup collected will be divided up between the food pantries.  BRING THOSE CANS OF SOUP IN!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Ash Wednesday Service

February 14 - 7:00 p.m. 

UCC 

Pastor Chad Anderson – Ash Wednesday Message

Communion

6:00 p.m. Soup Supper served

 

2017 Contribution Statements are in the church officer.  Please pick them up.  There are still some 2018 Contribution envelopes that need to be picked up.

 

Christmas Fund Offering – You will find ÒChristmas FundÓ Special offering envelopes in the pew racks.  We will collect through January 2018. Thank you for your support!

 

Needed Donations for Bars/Milk for our Soup Suppers.

There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board.  Thanks for helping out. 

 

Second Half Group Meeting – Tuesday, February20 –

12 Noon – M&M catered lunch - $7.50 plus tip; Program presented by Kathy Levac:  ÒHealth and Wellness.Ó Sign-up on the bulletin board. All are INVITED.