Come worship with us on Sunday morning!
Sunday Morning - Breakfast Fellowship at 9:00 AM
Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM with classes for all ages. We are never too old or too young to learn more about and experience the Word of God!
Sunday - february 12, 2012
Freed From Law Through Christ - Galatians 3: 1-14
Worship Service begins at 10:45 AM Hear God's message in the sermon ... sing songs of praise...pray. Join together in fellowship as we seek to follow Christ's teachings.
We love to sing and make melody to the Lord at St. John's. Our chancel choir and a bell choir are an integral part of our worship. So whether you like to sit back and listen or make a joyful noise, you will feel right at home. If you have a talent for singing or playing an instrument and would like to share your gift with us, just let us know!
335 Church St., Spencer, WV, 25276
Phone: 304-927-3001
Pastor: Rev Michael Ludle
Pastor's Email: pastormludle@gmail.comWeb Site: www.stjohnsheights.org
We, as St. John's United Methodist Church, covenant within the West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, commit ourselves as individuals and as a church to work diligently, faithfully and boldly as evangelists for Jesus Christ. We will proclaim the good news of the gospel and invite those who are disillusioned, broken, hopeless, hungry, and lost to experience Jesus in our midst. In the name of Jesus Christ, we commit our church to have open doors, open minds, and open hearts.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 5th Sunday after Epiphany / Communion
Welcome and Announcements
* Passing the Peace of Christ
Prayer of Illumination:
Come into the dullness of our lives, O God, and remove the grays of stagnancy and selfishness. Fill the canvas of our lives with the color of your love, enabling our lives to burst forth and reach out to others as the blossom of a flower. Amen
(Touch Holiness © 1990)
The Introit
The Lighting of the Altar Candles
* Call to Worship (L: Leader; P: People)
L: Lift up your eyes and see.
P: God is from everlasting to everlasting.
L: Hear the song of the earth.
P:Hear the praise of God's people.
A: Our God is an awesome God! ! (Abingdon Worship Annual © 2011)
L. The Word of God for the People of God
P. Thanks be to God.
Pastoral Prayer
* Hymn of Response - UMH 474 " Precious Lord, Take My Hand "
New Testament Lesson - 1 corinthians 9: 16-23
Meditation - Pastor Michael Holy Communion - UMH 12-15
Invitation/ Confession and Pardon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
The Offertory
- * The Dexology:
Praise God from Whom all blessing flow:
Praise Him all creatures here below:
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord's Prayer
- * The Dexology:
" Praise to the Lord the Almighty "
* Opening Prayer:
O creator and mighty God, you have promised strength for the weak, rest for the laborers, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love. O creator and mighty God, help us to continue in your promise. Amen.
(UMBOW © 1989)
Psalter (UMH 859-860) - Psalm 147: 1-11
Chancel choir Anthem - " Communion "
Old Testament Lesson - Isaiah 40: 28-31
The Good News for Children - Barbara Starcher
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
* Closing Hynm - UMH 569
" We've a Story to Tell to the Nations "
* The Leading of the Light Into the World
* Benediction
* Postlude
Worship Leader: Charlie White
Acolytes (February): Will and Trevor Ward
Scripture Reader: Chuck Ricks
Greeters: Ronnie Stone and Kenny Nichols
Ushers: Jack Garrett, Chuck Reed, Charlie Staats, and Phil Jones.
Guests and Vistors - All Welcome - Whoever you are and regardless of your status in life, we always welcome you. We hope you experienced the warmth of welcoming fellowship and Christian love in our midst today. Please come as you are, visit, and worship with us again soon.
And once you visit, we do hope that you will join us on a regular basis.
This year our LKD men distributed 46,000 pounds of potatoes to over 8000 families in our district.
Apportionments - Spare Change Buckets
Food Pantry - Drop off point in Church Entrance
Pack-A-Sack - Drop off point in Church Entrance
Katie Wolfe Scholarship
St. John's Campership Fund
Fall and Spring Mission Trips for UMCOR
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At St. John's United Methodist Church, we care for our congregation and their families with support during times of illness and loss. The following people need our support and prayers |
Service Personnel Please support and pray for our service personnel and their families.Always remember the sacrifices and the hardships they endure to keep our nation free. |
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Larry ALbright Betsy Atkins Sheila Buck Pearl Callow Alicia Coon Lena Cottrill Brenda Chadwell Lakin and Gatha Cummings Phyllis Donahue Kendrick Durst David and Valarie Epling Brad Fields Melda Fore Phoebe Gamponia Louise Garrett Robin Gunnoe Chris Harris Jim Harold Phylis Hildreth Dr. Heather Hubbard Robert Huffman Edith Jones John Lilly Bobby McEndree Teresa Monk Joyce Morgan francis Merris Woody Moss Marna Pauley Billy Pettit (Norfolk, VA) Dorthy Rhodes Margie Starcher Harriet Stines David and Garnet Raines Tom Wasmer - along with Our Homebound Members: Joan Dodd Anna Faye Edgell Mrs Dorothy Hays Ann Hershman Jean Gainer Evelyn Lewis Lois Murry Mary Pursley Dorothy Rhodes Jarrett Tawney |
Service Personnel
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Please remember to provide updates to the office as needed - Thank You |
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A Tribute and Thank-You to Veterans of WWII and Veterans of the Korean War.
A Tribute and Thank-You to Veterans of our current conflicts.
" Thank You Soldiers"
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Please visit those who are no longer able to attend church. It is always appreciated and very nice to call, visit, or send cards to our homebound members. Contact Mary at the chruch office; 304-927-3001 for names and addresses of these persons. |
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Need a ride to church? The following church members are always grateful for the privilege to provide you with a ride to church if you are unable to drive, please do not hesitate to call them when needed: Robert "Tex" Flint, 304-927-1785 Phil Jones, 304-927-2075 Chuck Reed, 304-577-6096 Chuck Ricks, 304-927-1001 Mary Ann Rishel, 304-927-1362 Charlie Staats, 304-927-2682 |
