Invitation to Abundant Life - “Nicodemus”
*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 God So Loved Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: The God who knit us together calls us now.
ALL: We come in wonder at God’s profound words.
LEADER: Let us hear and wrestle with God’s Word together.
ALL: God, teach us your truth in new ways.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
Holy God,
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us, and make us new creations each day, born again out of your eternal love for us. Invite us deeper into the mystery of your world-transforming presence, that we might follow you more closely. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song Baptized In Water (TFWS 2248)
1. Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
cleansed by the blood of
Christ, our King;
heirs of salvation,
trusting his promise,
faithfully now
God’s praises we sing.
2. Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
dead in the tomb with
Christ, our King;
one with his rising,
freed and forgiven,
thankfully now
God’s praises we sing.
3. Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
marked with the sign of
Christ, our King;
born of one Father,
we are his children,
joyfully now
God’s praises we sing.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading John 3:1-21
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Nicodemus” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (UMH 611)
- Child of blessing,
child of promise,
baptized with
the Spirit’s sign;
with this water
God has sealed you
unto love
and grace divine.
2. Child of love,
our love’s expression,
love’s creation,
loved indeed!
Fresh from God,
refresh our spirits,
into joy and
laughter lead.
3. Child of joy,
our dearest treasure,
God’s you are,
from God you came.
Back to God
we humbly give you;
live as one
who bears Christ’s name. - Child of God
your loving Parent,
learn to know
whose child you are.
Grow to laugh
and sing and worship,
trust and love God
more than all.
Prayers of the People
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: All that we have is yours, O God. Accept and use these gifts in ways we cannot begin to imagine, to reach those whom we will never meet, but to whom we are joined by your love for all humanity. For the sake of Jesus. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (UMH 605)
1. Wash, O God,
our sons and daughters,
where your cleansing
waters flow.
Number them
among your people;
bless as Christ
blessed long ago.
Weave them garments
bright and sparkling;
compass them with
love and light.
Fill, anoint them;
send your Spirit,
holy dove and
heart’s delight.
2. We who bring them
long for nurture;
by your milk
may we be fed.
Let us join
your feast, partaking
cup of blessing,
living bread.
God, renew us,
guide our footsteps;
free from sin
and all its snares,
one with Christ
in living, dying,
by your Spirit,
children, heirs.
3. O how deep
your holy wisdom!
Unimagined, all your ways!
To your name
be glory, honor!
With our lives
we worship, praise!
We your people
stand before you,
water-washed
and Spirit-born.
By your grace,
our lives we offer.
Recreate us;
God, transform!
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Invitation to Abundant Life - "The Woman at the Well"
February 1, John 4:1-42
- 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: 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
- Tuesday, January 27 8:30 - 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday,, January 27: 12 noon Pastor's Study
- Tuesday, January 27: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Thursday, January 29: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Thursday, January 29 6:15 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, January 29: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Saturday, January 31: 9 AM - 3 PM Leadership Team Retreat
- Sunday, February 1: 10 AM Worship Service
- The church office is open Monday thorugh Thursday from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Copyrights
God So Loved by Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, and Andrew Bergthold © 2019 Angie Feel Good Songs - Rejuvenate - CCLI #7169675Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Baptized in Water, Words by Michael Saward, Words © 1982 The Jubilate Group, Music is Public Domain - TFWS 2248 - CCLI #5144901
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Words by Ronald S. Cole-Turner, Words © 1981 Cole-Turner, Ronald S. - UMH 611 - CCLI #1727790
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters by Ruth C. Duck © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House - UMH 605 - CCLI #4593474
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
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