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January 17, 2021

The Second Sunday After the Epiphany

(*) The congregation will please stand as able

(BOLD-FACED TYPE) Congregation responds

THE CHURCH GATHERS

Silent Prayer and time for Centering

Prelude

*Call to Worship:

In the shadows of the night, God calls us.

Here I am, for you called me.

In the daylight, God calls us.


God calls to each of us by name.


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*HYMN OF PRAISE

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*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, you call to us.

We hear you,

but aren’t sure who is calling.

We hear you,

but are distracted by many things.

We hear you,

but are afraid to answer.

Open our hearts to your voice.

Help us set aside our doubts,

our fears, and our distractions,

that we may answer you faithfully. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

God searches us, knows us,

loves us, and forgives us.

God’s love shelters us and keeps us safe.

In that knowledge,

let us pass the peace of Christ to one another.

Passing the Peace of Christ

THE CHURCH HEARS THE WORD OF GOD

Old Testament Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) (Pg. 215)

A Time for the Child In All Of Us

We Sing the Psalm for the Day: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (UMH 854)

The Psalm will be read responsively, as printed on the next page, and the music

response will be played once; the congregation will then sing the response as written,

and repeated each time the R symbol occurs in the text.

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*HYMN OF PREPARATION


Please remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.

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*GOSPEL LESSON: John 1:43-51 (Pg. 863)

Leader: “The Word of God, for the People of God”

People: “THANKS BE TO GOD.”

Gloria Patri

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SERMON

THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO THE WORD OF GOD

"Knowing Me, Knowing You"

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*HYMN

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

PRAYER SONG


Invitation to Prayer:

Leader: "The Lord be with you "

People: "And also with you..."

The Lord’s Prayer (UMH p. 895)

PRAYER SONG

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

During this time, we are grateful for your continuing financial support of our ministries.

OFFERTORY MUSIC Come My Way, My Truth, My Life Arr. by Arlen Clarke

Come, my Way,

my Truth, my Life:

Such a way

as gives us breath;

Such a truth

as ends all strife,

Such a life

as killeth death.

Come, my Light, my Feast,

my Strength:

Such a light

as shows a feast,

Such a feast

as mends in length,

Such a strength

as makes his guest.

Come, my Joy, my Love,

my Heart:

Such a joy

as none can move,

Such a love

as none can part,

Such a heart

as joys in love.

Words by George Herbert; Music by Arlen Clarke © 2008 published by St. James Music Press, Box 249,

Tryon NC, 28782, Lic. # 234

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DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Holy God, like the first disciples, we have heard the call to follow Jesus! Yet too often,

we have failed to introduce him to others, not willing to take the risks that go with

true discipleship. As we bring our tithes and offerings to you this day, make us bold

in following. May we give more readily, love more deeply, show mercy and

compassion more extravagantly, and seek justice for others courageously. Help us to

walk in the steps of the one we follow. In Christ’s holy name, we pray. Amen.

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THE CHURCH IS SENT TO SERVE

*HYMN OF DEDICATION Christ Is the One Who Calls Darwall's 148th

Christ is the one who calls, the one who loved and came,

to whom by right it falls to bear the highest Name:

and still today our hearts are stirred

to hear his word and walk his way.

Christ is the one who seeks, to whom our souls are known.

The word of love he speaks can wake a heart of stone;

for at that sound the blind can see,

the slave is free, the lost are found.

Christ is the one who died, forsaken and betrayed;

who, mocked and crucified, the price of pardon paid.

Our dying Lord, what grief and loss,

what bitter cross, our souls restored!

Christ is the one who rose in glory from the grave,

to share his life with those whom once he died to save.

He drew death's sting and broke its chains,

who lives and reigns, our risen King.

Christ is the one who sends, his story to declare;

who calls his servants friends and gives them news to share.

His truth proclaim in all the earth,

his matchless worth and saving Name.

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*Benediction

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Assisting with Worship today:

Liturgist: Rev. Robert Lefebvre

Technical Support: John and Alex Wilderman

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United Methodist Church, 1908 Grand Ave., Nashville TN 37212.

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Readings for January 24, 2021

Third Sunday After the Epiphany

Jonah 3:1-5 / Psalm 62:5-12

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 / Mark 1:14-20
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