January 26, 2020 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary With wisdom, we find courage, and with courage we learn justice, which is what happens when we take a stand for the least and the lost among us. To do this, we need to recognize what needs to be done and the unique ways we can act. Though she could have turned a blind eye, Pharaoh’s daughter rescued Moses because she had both the courage and the position to act.
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PPRELUDE | Benedictus Alec Rowley, composer | Lee Dettra, organist *OPENING PRAYER Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. In your great mercy, forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. *OPENING HYMN | Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 103 | St. Denio | Verses 1-4 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee. Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light; thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: O help us to see ‘tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.
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*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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. *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. CHILDREN’S MOMENT WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SPECIAL MUSIC | Free At Last Jeffrey Honore | Bells of St. Andrew CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL RESPONSE
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FROM HERE STORY OFFERTORY | Be Thou My Vision Bob Chilcott, composer | Chancel Choir Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art; Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, be Thou my true Word; Be Thou ever with me, and I with Thee, Lord; Be Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son; Be Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Be Thou, and Thou only, the first in my heart; O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure Thou art; O Sovereign of heaven, be Thou my Vision; Be Thou my Vision, O Ruler of all.
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Dr. Scott Engle and Rev. Arthur Jones INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
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*CLOSING HYMN | Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service 581 | Beach Spring | Verse 1-4 *BENEDICTION I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside by thee. Exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, Let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. POSTLUDE | Rigaudon Andre Campra, composer | Lee Dettra, organist
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PRAYER FOCUS Need Prayer? | No need is too big or too small for God. If you need help in this area of your life, our pastors and Prayer Team are available to pray for you. Please send your Prayer Request as directed below.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Births Sawyer Davis Shelton, son of Barrett and Mallory Shelton and grandson of Stuart and Rhonda Shelton (Jan. 14); Hudson Henry Lewis, son of Ky and Celeste Lewis and grandson of Doug and Linda Manner; Catherine Haldeman, daughter of Jon and Amanda Haldeman (Jan. 16) Health and Healing Pat Daniels, Mike Stewart, Sammi Warren Sympathy Doug and Jill Reed; Collin Brown; and Douglass and Whitney Reed in the death of daughter, wife, sister and mother, Natalie Reed Brown (Jan. 15); Suzanne, Lauren, Jane, Mary Claire and Erin Finan in the death of husband and father, Jerry Finan (Jan. 18); The O’Hagan family in the death of Dennis O’Hagan (Jan. 20) Long-Term Care Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, Carol Murphy, Jeff Simmons, Emory Walker and Betty White
PRAYER REQUESTS You may share a joy, a concern or a sorrow by visiting our website at standrewumc.org/ prayer or by calling our prayer line at 214-291-8044.Your requests are lifted up by our pastors and Prayer Team each week.
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Do From Here. Change hearts and lives — and be changed. When we give our time and things away to those in need, asking nothing in return, we do as Jesus would. This is the beauty of mission and perhaps the most irrefutable witness of the church. The irony is, it is when we work to change others, we find ourselves changed, too. Join St. Andrew in mission to the world and let God shape you into the person you want to be.
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news Kindermusik | Kindermusik engages parents and their babies and toddlers to learn through music and movement. Registration online is open for Spring 2020 classes on campus! Classes begin January 28. standrewumc.org/news/Kindermusik ImagineU Mentoring | Help high school students facing challenges in education by mentoring them through their journey. United Methodist Men of St. Andrew is seeking volunteers to serve with ImagineU, a yearly mentorship program for students in our community. standrewumc.org/news/imagineu PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays (Except First of Month), 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | Senior adults connect through educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Contact Allison, ajean@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/pals JANUARY 29 | Game Day, Skipbo and snacks FEBRUARY 12 | Now Showing: Sleepless in Seattle, Movie Room at St. Andrew, popcorn and snacks 19 | Fun and Games: SKIPBO and snacks 26 | Ash Wednesday Service United Methodist Women | All are welcome. standrewumc.org/umw Rachel Group | February 4, 7:00 p.m., Parlor, Prom Closet Workday Sarah Sisters | February 5, 10:00 a.m., Parlor, Prom Closet Workday LIFT | February 9, 4:30 p.m., Willow Bend Mall, Packing dresses for Prom Closet. Contact Aimee, aimee.heiser@hotmail.com if you want to help. Mom to Mom | Mom to Mom provides a positive atmosphere for sharing ideas, discussing common struggles and embracing the delights of raising children. We are open to all mothers looking for spiritual growth and friendship. Check the website for group meeting days and times. standrewumc.org/news/momtomom United Methodist Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Every Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 | UMM endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christ-like in their daily living. standrewumc.org/men Career Care Ministry | Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 131 | This free, weekly support/ coaching group helps those who are out of work or mis-employed and seeking a career change. New Member Orientation begins at 6:00 p.m. standrewumc.org/careercare “A Little Deeper” Book Club | Wednesday, February 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Room 131 | Our book discussion in February is The Giver of Stars by Jolo Moyes. A light lunch will be served and please bring your own drink. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults Travel Ministry | England/Ireland, April 18-30 | Join pastors Robert Hasley and Allison Jean on a trip to London and Oxford, England; and Dublin and Galway, Ireland. Tour John Wesley’s Christian heritage,the British Museum, Westminster Abby, Stonehenge as well as beautiful castles, Celtic cathedrals and the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. A great blend of free time and guided tours. All inclusive, with a professional tour guide! Reserve your spot now as prices will increase. Friends welcome! Contact Kay Richardson, krichardson@standrewumc.org. 6
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Sunday Morning Groups | We build relationships and learn together at Sunday Morning Groups. Our groups invite you to start the year by visiting! See our webpage for an info sheet with group age ranges, time/location of meetings, and a campus map. standrewumc.org/news/ SundayMorningGroups
12th Annual Prom Closet Donation Drive | January 25-February 2 | Dresses, shoes, jewelry, evening bags and wraps needed. Drop off donations at the kiosk in the gathering area near the Sanctuary on weekends, or in Room 133 during weekdays. Monetary donations also welcomed. standrewumc.org/PromCloset
Preschool Registration | At St. Andrew Preschool, we worship and learn, love and serve in a nationally-accredited program. We offer classes for 12 months through 5 years, and Pre-K 5. Registration is open January 27-31. standrewumc.org/SAPreschool
Family Podcast | We invite you to listen to Lift: A Parenting Podcast, where we ask questions about family and faith. Our discussions, led by Kim Meyers, guide each of us to finding our rhythm and creating space for God in our home. standrewumc.org/liftpodcast
Grief Care Begins February 13 | If you have lost a loved one, you can benefit greatly from meeting with others who understand the deep hurt you feel. Our grief support group meets for an 8-week series. standrewumc.org/news/griefcare
United Methodist Men Sweetheart Dinner and Movie | February 7, 6:00 p.m., Festival Hall | Honor your sweetheart! Order tickets online 24/7 or Sunday mornings, January 19-February 2. standrewumc.org/news/SweetheartNight 7
Whether today is your first day to attend, or you’ve been a longtime member, learn about who we are as a church in our three Starting Point classes.You’ll tour the campus, meet church members, and have your questions answered.You don’t have to attend in any particular order. Starting Point classes are usually the first three Sundays of each month, 9:30 a.m. in Room 131. standrewumc.org/starting-point
Financial Peace University | Tuesdays, February 4-April 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 131 | Find financial peace with Dave Ramsey’s 9-week, resource management class series. Try the first class as a free trial! Email Bill Brewer at bdfaith@sbcglobal.net to reserve your trial spot. standrewumc.org/news/FinancialPeace
Nordic Choir of Luther College February 4, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary | No Admission Cost | Experience this concert from one of the premier collegiate choirs in the United States! See our webpage for more Arts Foundation events and classes ahead. standrewumc.org/Nordic
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