Invitation to Abundant Life - “Healing Stories”
*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 Lord, I Need You Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: God has set our feet on firm ground.
ALL: Our steps are secure.
LEADER: God has put a new song in our mouths.
ALL: We will sing our praises to God.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
God of restoration,
Healing and wholeness come from you. Bless the work of all who strive for the healing and wholeness of individuals, communities, nations, human society, and the natural world, that their work might be your work through them, for the sake of all that you have made. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song The First Song of Isaiah TFWS 2030
Surely, it is God
who saves me;
I will trust in him
and not be afraid.
For the Lord
is my stronghold
and my sure defense,
and he will be my Savior.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading John 4:46-54
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Healing Stories” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430
- O Master, let me
walk with thee
in lowly paths
of service free;
tell me thy secret;
help me bear
the strain of toil,
the fret of care.
- Help me the slow
of heart to move
by some clear, winning
word of love;
teach me the wayward
feet to stay,
and guide them in
the homeward way.
- Teach me thy patience;
still with thee
in closer,
dearer company,
in work that keeps
faith sweet and strong,
in trust that triumphs
over wrong;
- In hope that sends
a shining ray
far down the future’s
broadening way,
in peace that only
thou canst give,
with thee, O Master,
let me live.
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Prayers of the People |
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God of light, hear our prayers.
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.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
All: All of creation came forth from your hand, O God. Accept now these humble offerings out of the incomprehensible abundance you have made and shared with us. Use our gifts to further the work of healing and wholeness for all the world. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song For the Healing of the Nations UMH 428
- For the healing
of the nations,
Lord, we pray
with one accord;
for a just and
equal sharing
of the things
that earth affords;
to a life of love in action
help us rise and
pledge our word,
(pledge our word)
help us rise and
pledge our word.
- Lead us forward
into freedom;
from despair
your world release,
that, redeemed
from war and hatred,
all may come
and go in peace.
Show us how through
care and goodness
fear will die
and hope increase,
(hope increase)
fear will die
and hope increase.
- All that kills
abundant living,
let it from the
earth be banned;
pride of status,
race, or schooling,
dogmas that
obscure your plan.
In our common
quest for justice
may we hallow
life’s brief span,
(life’s brief span)
may we hallow
life’s brief span.
- You, Creator
God, have written
your great name
on humankind;
for our growing
in your likeness
bring the life of
Christ to mind,
that by our
response and service
earth its destiny
may find,
(may find)
earth its destiny
may find.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Invitation to Abundant Life - "The Man Born Blind"
February 15, John 9:1-41
- 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 -
12 Noon Service at Linden Heights
7 PM Service at Arnolia - BACKPACK BUDDIES: February’s food items are Hormel Compleats and Breakfst Barsor 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 10: 8:30 - 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday,, February 10: 12 noon Pastor's Study
- Tuesday, February 10- 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Thursday, February 12: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Thursday, February 12: 6:15 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, February 12: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Saturday, February 14: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Sunday, February 15: 10 AM Worship Service
The church office is open Monday thorugh Thursday from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Copyrights
Lord, I Need You by Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher - © 2011 sixsteps Music; Sweater Weather Music; Thankyou Music Ltd; Valley Of Songs Music; worshiptogether.com songs, CCLI #5925687
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
The First Song of Isaiah (Surely It Is God Who Saves Me) by Jack Noble White, TFWS 2030, © 1997 H. W. Gray Co., CCLI #196023, REFRAIN ONLY
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee - UMH 430 - CCLI #158243, Public Domain
For the Healing of the Nations - UMH 428 - Words by Fred Kaan, © Words: 1968 Hope Publishing Company; Music: Public Domain, CCLI #1510804
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
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