Invitation to Abundant Life - “The Woman at the Well”
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude All Who Are Thirsty Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: Our God welcomes us unconditionally.
ALL: Teach us your truth, O God.
LEADER: Let us set aside all that separates us,
ALL: And worship God as one beloved family.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
Holy God,
Your son, Jesus Christ, carried your love to all people, often crossing boundaries in a powerful example of radical welcome. Inspire us to follow in his way, and act in love for all our neighbors, without exception. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song All Who Hunger TFWS 2126
1. All who hunger,
gather gladly;
holy manna is our bread.
Come from wilderness
and wandering.
Here, in truth, we will be fed.
You that yearn
for days of fullness,
all around us
is our food.
Taste and see
the grace eternal.
Taste and see
that God is good.
2. All who hunger,
never strangers;
seeker, be a welcome guest.
Come from restlessness
and roaming.
Here, in joy,
we keep the feast.
We that once
were lost and scattered
in communion’s love
have stood.
Taste and see
the grace eternal.
Taste and see
that God is good.
3. All who hunger,
sing together;
Jesus Christ is living bread.
Come from loneliness
and longing.
Here, in peace,
we have been led.
Blest are those
who from this table
live their lives
in gratitude.
Taste and see
the grace eternal.
Taste and see
that God is good.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading John 4:1-42
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “The Woman at the Well” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Fill My Cup, Lord UMH 641
Fill my cup Lord,
I lift it up, Lord.
Come and quench
this thirsting of my soul.
Bread of heaven,
feed me till I
want no more;
fill my cup,
fill it up
and make me whole.
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Prayers of the People |
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God of light, hear our prayers.
Offertory My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Marie Pooler) Chancel Choir
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
All: God, we bring before you these gifts, offered as freely as the blessings you pour out upon us each day. Receive them for the work of breaking down the barriers between us, that all might have life abundantly in your name. Amen.
Communion Sung Response TFWS 2257a-d
Leader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
...
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord; God of power and might.
Heaven and heart are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
Blest is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
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All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
...
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: 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, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Sung: Amen, Amen, Amen.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!
Sharing the Bread and Cup
All are welcome to receive communion. We serve bread and individual juice cups or prepackaged wafers and juice. Gluten-free is also available. If you would like to be served in your seat, let the ushers know.
Communion Song
SENDING
*Closing Song Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken UMH 731
1. Glorious things of
thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
God, whose word
cannot be broken,
formed thee for
his own abode.
On the Rock
of Ages founded,
what can shake
thy sure repose?
With salvation’s
walls surrounded,
thou mayst smile
at all thy foes.
- See, the streams
of living waters,
springing from
eternal love,
well supply thy
sons and daughters,
and all fear of
want remove.
Who can faint while
such a river
ever will their
thirst assuage?
Grace which like
the Lord, the giver,
never fails
from age to age. - Round each
habitation hovering,
see the cloud
and fire appear
for a glory
and a covering,
showing that the
Lord is near!
for a glory
and a covering,
showing that the
Lord is near!
Thus deriving
from our banner
light by night
and shade by day,
safe we feed
upon the manna
which God gives us
when we pray. - Blest inhabitants
of Zion,
washed in our
Redeemer’s blood;
Jesus, whom our
souls rely on,
make us monarchs,
priests to God.
Us, by his great
love, he raises,
rulers over
self to reign,
and as priests
his solemn praises
we for thankful
offering bring.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Invitation to Abundant Life - "Healing Stories"
February 8, John 4:46-54 [5:1-18]
FLOWERS FOR EASTER:
- Arnolia will be ordering a variety of flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter. We will be ordering Easter Lilies, Dutch Asiatic Lilies, Hyacinths, and Tulips from White House Nursery in Upperco. The cost will vary per plant selected. Orders must be into the church office by Monday, February 16. Easter Flower Order Form
Forms may also be found on the table in the Bell Tower. - ASH WEDNESDAY: February 18 - Service at 7 PM here at Arnolia.
- BACKPACK BUDDIES: February's food items are Hormel Compleats and Breakfast Bars or any item listed on the shopping list. If you find it difficult to shop, you may send a monetary donation to the church or place your donation in the offering plate on any Sunday. Please mark your gift, “Backpack Buddies”.
This Week at Arnolia
- Tuesday, February 3: 8:30 - 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday,, February 3: 12 noon Pastor's Study
- Tuesday, February 3: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Wednesday, February 4: 7:30 PM Rejuvenate
- Thursday, February 5: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Thursday, JFebruary 5: 6:15 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, February 5: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Friday, February 6: Pastor's Sabbath - Church Office Closed
- Sunday, February 8: 10 AM Worship Service
- Sunday, February 8: 11:15 AM Leadership Team
Copyrights
All Who Are Thirsty by Brenton Brown and Glenn Robertson © 1998 Vineyard Songs - Rejuvenate - CCLI #2489542Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
All Who Hunger by Sylvia G. Dunstan and William Moore © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc. - TFWS 2126 - OneLicense #93815
Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved
Fill My Cup, Lord by Richard Blanchard © 1959 Richard Blanchard. Assigned 1964 Curb Word Music - UMH 641 - CCLI #15946
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken - UMH 731 - Public Domain
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