Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
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 –
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.