Sunday, January 16, 2022, 10 a.m.
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In-person Worship* Enter the sanctuary through the doors facing Stockley Gardens. All must follow our Covid-19 Mitigation Plan outlined below. Our nursery is available for children through age 3. Our nursery workers are CPR certified and fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.
*COVID-19 Mitigation Plan (Updated Aug. 2021)
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When inside the building, everyone [2 years of age or older], whether vaccinated or not, must wear masks that are well-fitted. When outside, those who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask, while everyone else must wear masks that are well-fitted.
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6 feet of physical distancing must be maintained by everyone [We understand this may not be possible for children], except for those who are in the same household group. Hugs and handshakes are not allowed.
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All are required to stay home when sick, and we ask everyone to self-check in at each entrance with our health acknowledgement poster.
Remember that our call is to love our neighbors and to do no harm. Also, the VA UMC recommends that everyone who is eligible be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.
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Online Worship Click here to go to our Facebook page or click here to go directly to our "Live" page.
Streaming licenses: Ghent UMC is licensed to stream our FB Live worship services with permission under CCLI #20175590 and One License A-727358. All rights reserved.
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Connect with us: Please click here to let us know you are worshiping with us today. Also, if desired, you may give or update your contact information, make prayer requests, indicate ministry interests, and/or request more information about the church or Methodism.
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Due to the increase of Covid cases in the area, there will be no congregational singing today. Our music director and a soloist will lift up worshipful music to the Lord. Congregants are welcome to hum and move along too! Also, please remember to physically distance from one another to be cautious.
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Prelude
Greeting & Announcements
Collect
Now thus says the Lord, Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you!
Call to Worship from Feasting on the Word: Worship Companion
- The voice of God resounds upon the water.
- The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the stream.
- The Son of God is named, “Beloved.”
- And all who worship shout out, “Glory!”
- Ascribe to the Lord majesty and strength.
- Let us Worship God in holy Splendor.
- For we are known and infinitely loved.
- God loves us and calls us each by name! Amen.
Opening Hymn #139, St. 1,3,4: "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty;" Tune: Lobe den Herren
Words and Music: CCLI #2723293 (hymncharts)
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1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near; join me in glad adoration!
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3. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee, surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriend thee.
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4. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the Amen sound from his people again: gladly forever adore him.
Centering Prayer from The Abingdon Women’s Preaching Annual, Series 2, Year C, compiled and edited by Leonora Tubbs Tisdale,
(Abingdon, 2000), 47.
O God of all creation, You came into the world that we might know love and new life. Pour your Spirit on your church, that it may fulfill Christ’s command to live the gospel everywhere; that the proclamation of the good news might be heard throughout the earth. Reassure us that we are your beloved people. Defend us against all evil and temptation. Give us grace to bear faithful witness to you. Endue us with love, keep us constant in prayer, empower us for the service of love. Amen.
Children's Message
Sermon
Sermon Hymn #252: "When Jesus Came to Jordan;" Tune: Complainer; Words and Music: One License #A-727358
- When Jesus came to Jordan to be baptized by John, he did not come for pardon but as the sinless one. He came to share repentance with all who mourn their sins, to speak the vital sentence with which good news begins.
- He came to share temptation, our utmost woe and loss, for us and our salvation to die upon the cross. So when the dove descended on him, the Son of Man, the hidden years had ended, the age of grace began.
- Come, Holy Spirit, aid us to keep the vows we make; this very day invade us, and every bondage break. Come, give our lives direction, the gift we covet most: to share the resurrection that leads to Pentecost.
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
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, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Offering Next week (4th Sundays), if you feel so led, in addition to any monetary tithes and offerings, please bring offerings of non-perishable food to help stock the food pantry at Wesley Community Service Center.
Doxology #238, Refrain only: "Angels We Have Heard on High;" Tune: Gloria
Words and Music: One License #A-727358
Closing Hymn #2235-b: "We Are Marching;" Tune: Siyahamba; Words and music: One License #A-727358
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We are marching* in the light of God, we are marching in the light of God. Repeat
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We are marching, we are marching, Oo, we are marching in the light of God. Repeat
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*Alternate text: dancing, singing, praying
Benediction from Feasting on the Word: Worship Companion
Postlude
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Daily Prayer Starter
Please set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. This week's prayer starter is:
"Loving God, no matter what I am facing this day, remind me that you have claimed me as your child…" (from Feasting on the Word: Worship Companion)
For more information about Ghent United Methodist Church, please click here to visit our website.
"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28
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