ORDER FOR WORSHIP Epiphany Sunday | 11:00 a. m. Traditional Worship Service | January 5, 2014

ENTRANCE

Welcome and Announcements Prelude “Noel” Arr. Smith Lighting of the Altar Candles Introit L: The Lord be with you! P: And also with you! L: Let us pray together. P: O almighty God, by the birth of your holy child Jesus, you gave us a great light to dawn on our darkness. Grant that in his light we may see light. And that we may have the ever brightening hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. *Hymn “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” Page 173

PROCLAMATION AN D RESPON SE

* Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed Page 881 * Gloria Patri Page 71 Children’s Moments Amy Kinard 1st Scripture Lesson Ephesians 3:6-9 Anne Culberson Anthem “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” Arr. Rutter John and Julia Shennan, duet Pastoral Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer Bill Clute Offering Offertory (Choir) “Star of Advent” Choplin *Doxology Page 95 *Hymn “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright” Page 247 Sermon Text Matthew 2:1-2; 9-11a Pages 1497-98 Sermon “Wise Men Sought Him. Modern Man Seeks to Avoid Him” Bill Clute

SEN DIN G FORTH *Hymn “When Morning Gilds the Skies” Page 185 * Benediction * Choral Response * Chiming of the Trinity *Postlude “March of the Kings” Young

* Congregation Standing

WELCOME V ISITORS! The members of Memorial United Methodist Church are glad to have you visit with us today. As you worship, we hope that you find your experience here to be meaningful and spiritually inspiring. May you feel the Spirit of God present in this service. We are committed to sharing Jesus’ love with all who walk through our doors and to helping each person become a faithful disciple of Christ. We hope that Memorial meets your needs and you will join us on our walk with Christ. Our hearts, our minds, and our doors are always open. Please sign and complete all the information requested in the attendance register located in the pew rack or passed to you by someone on your row. A visitor card is found in the pew pocket where other information is requested. Both of these may be put in the offering plate or given to an usher. Welcome booklets especially prepared for visitors are available on a table in the main entry area before entering the sanctuary. Assistance is available from someone near you or an usher. Water fountains, restrooms, and changing tables are located in the hall outside the right exit of the sanctuary. If you need a nursery, see an usher.

CON TEMPORARY WORSHIP SERV ICE IN FORMATION ON SUNDAY, January 5th, at 9:00 a.m., Andy Watson will bring our message. Children’s sermon for January: Marsha Mays. Ushers for January: Tim and Michelle Driscoll. Set-up for January: Hank and Lynn Pennington. Refreshments for January: Wayne and Christy Morris. Nursery for January 5th: Candace Grugan and Mackenzie Burdette.

GEN ERAL AN N OUN CEMEN TS PRAYERS AND CONCERNS: Shirley Leonard, Mary Hayes, Lettie White, Don Cavin, Tena Harley, Perry and Connie Conley, Norman and Marion Philpott, Kim Doby, Tucker Reeves, Margaret Williams, Beannie Robertson, Logan Howell, Ellen Rogers, Aggie Glenn, Martha Leonard, Kent Bridges, Katherine Dobson, Sylvia Giles, Catherine Cavin, Cameron Rowe, Brett Claycamp, Beverly Davis, Sarah Glenn, Barbara McClimon, Jane Rhodes, Betty Kay, Brenda Curtis, Joseph Curtis, Odelle Few, Wil Helferich, David Smith, Elaine Spearman. OUR WORSHIP service is available to view on our Church web site: www.greerchurch.com. THE FLOWER CALENDAR for 2014 is in place on the Bulletin Board in the hall near the Wesley Davenport classroom. Please select the date(s) you would like to reserve for remembering and/or honoring your special occasions. We still have January 19th and 26th open, so please consider these dates when signing up. WE WILL welcome our District Superintendent, Rev. Mary Teasley, to our pulpit on January 12th for our 11 a.m. Worship Service. Please make every effort to be present and give her a Memorial welcome.

ENVELOPES FOR 2014 offerings will be available at both services again this week. If you are unable to find yours or you need additional boxes, please contact the office. GREETERS FOR CONTEMPORARY SERVICE: We all want Memorial to be a place where everyone feels welcome. Beginning in January, the Contemporary Service will be adding two "greeters" at the door. Greeters are asked to be in place no later than 8:45 AM. If you are willing to serve as a greeter for a month, please contact JoAnn Rishforth at jrishforth@bellsouth.net or 864-552-1969. Also, during the month of January, a sign-up sheet will be located on the back table. This is an easy way to serve - just bring a smile! PLEASE JOIN US! Our next SUPPER AT SIX is set for Wednesday, January 8th. Give the church office a quick call, fill out the form in the bulletin, or send an email to RSVP. Don’t miss this fun time of fellowship. See you there! MANY HEARTFELT THANKS to God, those who helped prepare the Sanctuary, the Hanging of the Greens and Advent Readers, and the Christmas Eve ushers and acolytes. Your service is greatly appreciated! In His Name, Ruth Griffin.

ATTENDANCE: W/E 12/29/13: Worship 171 (Combined) Church School N/A

FINANCIAL REPORT

Received for Budget $ 5,303.42 Needed to Date 532,948.00 Received to Date 486,791.78 *Includes Memorials of 0.00

BUILDING FUND

Needed monthly to pay off loan in 10 yrs. $ 9,035.40 Received 12/29/13 2,150.00 Received Month to Date 11,754.25 *Includes Memorials of 90.00

CHURCH CALENDAR | Week of January 6 – January 11, 2014

SUN 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service – Family Life Center 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time – Family Life Center 10:00 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 5:30 p.m. Disciple Bible Study – Adults Unlimited Classroom MON 10:30 a.m. UMW Executive Board Meeting – Social Hall TUES 9:30 a.m. Prayer Group – Family Room

SERVING THIS WEEK AT MEMORIAL TRADITIONAL SERVICE:

ACOLYTES: Riley Driscoll, Rachel Hudson USHERS: Benny Hannon (H), Mickey Hemphill, Chris Miller, Larry Smith SOUND AND VIDEO: Larry and Peggy Smith WORSHIP GREETERS: Patsy Farmer NURSERY: Jennifer Dorn and Libby Fowler OFFERING COMMITTEE: Peggy Smith, Allen Lee TRUSTEE OF THE MONTH and SECURITY PATROL: Wayne Morris

CHILDREN AN D YOUTH IN FORMATION ON SUNDAY, January 5th, JR. HIGH YOUTH will meet at 5:30 p.m., with a meal following, hosted by Dan and Amy Knapp. SR. HIGH YOUTH will meet afterwards. ON WEDNESDAY, January 8th, YOUTH will meet at 6:30 p.m., following our Supper at Six. ALL CHILDREN of Memorial (PreSchool - 5th Grade) are invited to join us as Sunday Night Programs resume on January 12. We'll kick off the New Year with a Polar Express Party. Come comfy in your PAJAMAS to watch the classic movie & enjoy snacks & hot cocoa. ALL CHILDREN are welcome; you do not have to commit to our Sunday Night Programs to join us for this night of fun and fellowship. We'll meet upstairs in the FLC from 5 - 7 pm. (Regular Sunday Night Programs of handbells, choir, Mission Kids & Bible Study will resume the following week). THE FINAL day to sign up for the mission trip with a $150 non-refundable deposit is January 8th. The Mission Team (those who have paid the deposit) and parents will then meet at 4:00 p.m. on January 12th to begin selecting the location for our Summer Mission Trip.

CALLING ALL JR AND SR HIGHS! We are planning a Talent Show this spring as a kick off for a new Youth Choir and Drama Team. (Participants in the Talent Show are not required to be a part of the choir.) We are looking for any talent that can be showcased on stage. Stay tuned for information about a talent preview night coming soon. Parents and teens, please give Cindy Davis feedback about a good day and time for the youth choir to meet at cinderelli02@hotmail.com.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Beginning in February 2014, we will hold our next Confirmation Class. At this time, we would like to verify the list of rising sixth graders we currently have as participants for 2014. They include: John Shennan, Julia Shennan, Riley Driscoll, Rachel Hudson, Hunter Janes, Sean Bryant, Courtney Boyce, Emma Culberson and Mallory Williams. If you know of others or your name is missing from this list, please let the office know.

OTHER N EWS

RED BIRD MISSION: Please check the newsletter for information pertaining to the trip in April. There will be a sign-up sheet in the FLC on the bulletin board. GREER RELIEF NEEDS: Coffee, tea, juice, powdered/evaporated milk; toilet paper, paper towels and plasticware. GREER COMMUNITY MINISTRIES NEEDS: Beef stew, canned mixed greens, canned chicken; winter coats. MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS: Space heaters. They also need substitute drivers. Please call 879-2254 to volunteer. GREER SOUP KITCHEN NEEDS: Sugar, powdered milk, plastic forks and spoons, plastic 16 oz. cups. ALL ITEMS FOR THESE CHARITIES CAN BE LEFT IN THE MARKED BASKETS AT THE ENTRANCE TO FLC, IN THE NARTHEX, AND OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE. POSITION AVAILABLE!! We are taking applications for a part-time nursery worker to provide coverage every Sunday, from 8:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. The position pays $12.00 per hour. Qualified applicants should love children and possess a willingness to become trained in Safe Sanctuary. Church membership is not required, but is preferred. If interested, you may apply during church office hours, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or email Beth at info@greerchurch.com.

MEMORIALS AN D HON ORARIA

DONOR IN MEMORY OF FUND Jay and Cornelia Alexander Jewelle Henderson Building Chris and Cindy Miller Harritte Thompson Building Jewelle Henderson Building Helen Green Jewelle Henderson Building

RESERV ATION FORM FOR SUPPER AT SIX – JAN UARY 8, 2014 NAME: _____________________________________________________________________ NUMBER ATTENDING: ______________________________________________________ PLEASE RSVP THIS FORM IN THE OFFERING PLATE OR DROP IT BY THE OFFICE.

“Connecting to Christ, Connecting to our Community, Connecting to Each Other;… We are Memorial!”

SAFE SANCTUARY MUMC provides a Safe Sanctuary for children.

We require a background check of all adult volunteers.

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201 N. Main St., Greer, SC 29650

Founded 1882

201 North Main Street, Greer, South Carolina 29650 Office: 864.877.0956 | Fax: 864.877.0957 | Parsonage: 864.877.8836

E-mail: umcrev@gmail.com | Cell Phone: 803.325.4993

E-mail: info@greerchurch.com | Website: www.greerchurch.com

CHURCH STAFF

Joseph L. Curtis Pastor George E. Strait Pastor Emeritus Katie Jeter Director, Children and Family Ministries Jessica May Director of Music Cindy Davis Director of Children’s Music Kelly Watson Director of Contemporary Music Sherie Lynch Financial Secretary

John Rush Minister of Visitation Andy Watson Director of Youth Ann V. Mayfield Organist Beth Melton Roberts Administrative Secretary Gail Warner Director, Child Enrichment Programs Ann D. Hammond Treasurer