Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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January 19, 2020
10:00
a.m.
The
Second 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.
We Gather to Worship God
PRELUDE Karen Mohr
ÒPrelude & Fugue in FÓ (J.S. Bach)
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would like to welcome all of you who
have gathered with us today for worship. We come from many places to this time
and place. From our varied and hectic lives, we gather in this sacred space, as
a community to be challenged, to give thanks and to worship. No matter who you
are or where you are on lifeÕs journey you are welcome here.
MISSION MOMENT ÒOur ChurchÕs Wider MissionÓ
GATHERING MUSIC ÒWe Yearn O
Christ for WholenessÓ
We need your living presence, O Christ of Galilee,
a presence that revives us and
sets our spirits free.
No longer are we fearful, your
love pervades each place.
Empower us with courage to
claim your healing grace.
PRAYERS FOR THE CONFREGATION
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: John the Baptist exclaimed as he saw Jesus,
People: ÒLook, here is the Lamb of God.Ó
Leader: Two disciples heard John and they followed Jesus.
People: We have come this morning to stay with Jesus.
Leader: Let us sing our praises to our Savior and Redeemer.
*HYMN ÒO for a Thousand Tongues to SingÓ
*GATHERING PRAYER
God of Grace, we thank you for the opportunity
to follow Jesus. As others have made him known to us, help us to have the
courage to point him out to those we meet. He has invited us to stay with him,
yet often we cannot find the time to be in his presence. Make us aware again of
his amazing power to bring life, hope and peace, even to us. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
*PASSING THE PEACE
GodÕs peace is given to those who practice their faith.
We rejoice in GodÕs peace, realizing at the
same time we must work for peace and justice with and for all.
Let us be at peace with God and one another as we honor God with our love for all God created.
(All are
invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them "The peace of Christ be with you"
and responding "and also with
you.")
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.
We Listen for the Word of God
CHILDRENÕS
TIME ÒReally SeeingÓ
CHOIR MUSIC
SCRIPTURE READING
John 1:29-42
MEDITATION Pastor Jacoba Koppert
ÒLed to JesusÓ
*HYMN ÒYe Servants of God Your Master ProclaimÓ #196
PRAYERS
OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDS 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.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY Karen Mohr
ÒChildrenÕs
Prayer from SwedenÓ (arr. Roberta Bitgood)
*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
*HYMN ÒI Love to Tell the StoryÓ #199
*THE BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE "Lead Us from Death to Life"
Lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth,
from despair to hope, from fear to trust.
Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace;
let peace fill our hearts, let peace fill our world,
let peace fill our universe.
*POSTLUDE Karen Mohr
ÒIn
Christ There Is No East or WestÓ (Dale Wood)
The Light of
Christ Leads Us into the World
You are
invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments
and conversation. Karen Mohr & Grandchildren serving.
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 – Today the radio broadcast portion of our
worship service is given by Karen, David, Cody and Alex Northup in memory of parents/grandparents, Harry & Ruby Ambelang and RubyÕs
brothers Don and Hap.
Calendar
Monday, January 20 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar
Anon.
Tuesday, January 21 – 11 a.m. Todd
Averill Funeral; 1 p.m. Work begins in Sanctuary in preparation of the new
carpet;
5:30 p.m. Trustees; 6:30 p.m. Deacons/Deaconesses;
7:30 p.m. Church Council
Wednesday, January 22– 3:30 p.m. Confirmation.
UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL
ANNUAL
MEETING
SUNDAY,
JANUARY 26
Following
worship downstairs in Fellowship Hall.
Refreshments will be served by Deacons/Deaconesses.
Hope to see
there.
ÒSoupÕer Bowl ChallengeÓ
The
ÒSoupÕer Bowl Challenge is on! Can
we do it again? We collected 526
cans of soup last year! Calvary
collected 391. Bring those cans of
soup in now! We will collect through Sunday, February 3 ÒSuper Bowl
Sunday.Ó The soup is divided up
between the food pantries and aging office.