Encountering the Messiah - “Jesus Cleanses the Temple”
*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 The Heart of Worship Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: Come into this holy house, built by love.
ALL: Our God has built this holy house.
LEADER: Not a church building made by human hands,
ALL: But this community, the Body of Christ.
LEADER: Come into this place with your siblings in Christ.
ALL: We come with joy to worship our God.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
Almighty God, Even Jesus became angry at the sight of injustice being done in your name. Rouse us from our complacency and spur us to action on behalf of the marginalized and oppressed, for the sake of Jesus Christ, who calls us to follow him. In his name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely (TFWS 2042)
- How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so your temple calls us
within its walls to rest.
- In your blest courts
to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than
a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I’d rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
- A sun and shield
forever are you,
O God most high;
you shower us
with blessings
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength
shall go,
and from their life shall
rivers of blessings overflow.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading John 2:13-25
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Jesus Cleanses the Temple” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (UMH 155)
- All hail the power
of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall,
let angels prostrate fall;
bring forth the
royal diadem,
and crown
(crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,)
him,
crown him, crown him,
crown him, and crown him
Lord of all.
- Ye chosen seed
of Israel’s race,
ye ransomed from the fall,
ye ransomed from the fall,
hail him who saves
you by his grace,
and crown
(crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,)
him,
crown him, crown him,
crown him, and crown him
Lord of all.
- Sinners, whose love
can ne’er forget
the wormwood and the gall,
the wormwood and the gall,
go spread your
trophies at his feet,
and crown
(crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,)
him,
crown him, crown him,
crown him, and crown him
Lord of all. - Let every kindred,
every tribe
on this terrestrial ball,
on this terrestrial ball,
to him all
majesty ascribe,
and crown
(crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,)
him,
crown him, crown him,
crown him, and crown him
Lord of all. - Crown him, ye martyrs
of your God,
who from his altar call,
who from his altar call;
extol the Stem
of Jesse’s Rod,
and crown
(crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,)
Him,
crown him, crown him,
crown him, and crown him
Lord of all. - O that with yonder
sacred throng
we at his feet may fall,
we at his feet may fall!
We’ll join the
everlasting song,
and crown
(crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,)
him,
crown him, crown him,
crown him, and crown him
Lord of all.
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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
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
All: God of abundance, you provide all we need each day to live our lives to you. Make us good stewards of your gifts, that with humble hearts we might continue to offer them, as we do today, for your work of justice in the world. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Stand Up, stand Up for Jesus (UMH 514)
- Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory
his army shall he lead,
till every foe is vanquished,
and Christ is Lord indeed.
- Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict,
in this his glorious day.
Ye that are brave now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and strength to strength oppose.
- Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls or danger,
be never wanting there.
- Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long,
this day the noise of battle,
the next the victor’s song.
To those who vanquish evil
a crown of life shall be;
they with the King of Glory
shall reign eternally.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Invitation to Abundant Life - "Nicodemus"
January 25, John 3:1-21
- 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 in your bulletin. - ASH WEDNESDAY: February 18 - Service at 7 PM here at Arnolia.
- BACKPACK BUDDIES: January’s food items are Tuna / Chicken Salad with Crackers , and Fruit Cups 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
- Monday, January 19 - MLK Day Church Office Closed
- Tuesday, January 20: 8:30 - 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday,, January 20: 12 noon Pastor's Study
- Tuesday, January 20: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Wednesday, January 21: 7:30 PM Rejuvenate
- Thursday, January 22: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Thursday, January 22: 6:15 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, January 22: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Sunday, January 25: 10 AM Worship Service
- Sunday, January 25: 11:15 AM SPRC
- The church office is open this week Tuesday thorugh Thursday from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Copyrights
The Heart of Worship by Matt Redman, © 1999 Thankyou Music Ltd - Rejuvenate - CCLI #2296522
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely by Arlo Duba and Hal H. Hopson © 1986 Hope Publishing Company - TFWS 2042 - CCLI #217421
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - UMH 155 - Public Domain
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus by George Duffield Jr. and George James Webb © 1982 The Jubilate Group - UMH 514 -CCLI #5422922
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
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