Braden United Methodist Church 4725 Dorr Street Toledo, OH 43615
Jesus Christ is Lord and whom He sets free is freed indeed. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Wynston E. Dixon, Pastor
BRADEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH “Making Disciples for Jesus Christ” January 2, 2011 Epiphany /Communion Sunday
10:30 A.M.
*(Indicates when congregation should stand) PRELUDE
Musician
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
Acolytes
*CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: God is a great God who has made all people in his own image. People: We are the children of God, brothers and sisters to the people of all nations. Pastor: The fatherhood of God and brotherhood of nations require us to love God above all else, and love each person as ourselves. People: May God's grace enable us to be loving children toward God, and toward each other.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“”Holy , Holy, Holy ”
Hymnal #64
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison) Gracious Father, we need you to be our God, and we need each other's love. But we are such self-loving persons, motivated by hate, prejudice, and jealousy. Forgive us for withholding our love from one another, making our devotion to a false commitment of love to you, or anyone else except ourselves. Inspire us with self-giving love; that we may become loving persons, obedient to your command. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. MINISTRY OF MUSIC SCRIPTURE LESSON
Braden Adult Choir Matthew 22: 34-40
Pew Bible Pg.872
MINISTRY OF MUSIC SERMON
Braden Adult Choir “Braden’s New Year’s Resolution Pastor Wynston E. Dixon
IINVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP INVITATIONAL MUSIC
“”Lord, I Want to Be A Christian”
Hymnal #402
(Persons who desire to unite with the church or rededicate themselves may come forward at this time.) THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Pastor:
God in Christ breaks down the walls that make us strangers to ourselves and to each other. We are the body of Christ. Around this table we enact our faith. The broken body of Christ restores the broken body of Christ’s people to wholeness; Christ’s life poured out offers healing to our shattered world.
MOMENT OF SILENCE PASSING OF THE PEACE THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor:
The Lord be with you.
People:
And also with you.
Pastor:
Lift up your hearts.
People:
We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor:
Give thanks to the Lord our God.
People:
It is a good and right thing for us to give thanks and praise.
Pastor:
We thank you for the blessing of your creation, for the love of family and church, for the power of your Spirit in our lives, and for the cross at which you give us life, and the empty tomb where you give us hope. Your glory is beyond our imagination. Your love is beyond our comprehension. Your majesty is beyond our words. Yet you have called us your own, redeeming us through your sacrificial love, and you have brought us your life giving word through Christ your Word. And so, with your people on earth, and with all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join the eternal hymn.
All:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor:
Your name, O Lord our Father, is above all other names; your love is beyond all other loves.
People:
You call us by name. With arms outstretched as on a cross you call us to yourself, and you name us as your people.
Pastor:
So with arms outstretched, we now embrace new friends in Christ and renew forgotten hopes. The body broken and the life of Christ poured out transforms our fears, revive our vision.
People:
We praise your name, O Father. We ask with joy and expectation that you will renew us with your Holy Spirit; that we may receive this gift of your body broken for our body’s wholeness, embracing your manifold gifts that meet our manifold needs, and shouting “Amen” so that the whole world may hear. You have sought us out in Christ, you have cleansed us by the gift of Christ’s offering of Himself, and you have raised us up in new life with Christ.
Pastor:
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s sacrifice for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All:
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor:
Holy Spirit, come upon us as we share these gifts of bread and cup. Make this meal more than an empty symbol, but an encounter with the living Christ, as we join in Holy Communion. All praise and thanks to you, O Heavenly Father, Christ the Son, and Holy Spirit. All honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen.
BREAKING THE BREAD Pastor:
The Master Jesus, on the night of his betrayal, took bread, having given thanks; he broke it and said, “This is my body broken for you. Do this to remember me.” After supper, he did the same thing with the cup: “This cup is my blood, my new covenant with you. Each time you drink this cup, remember me.
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES *OFFERTORY RESPONSE Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Farther, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen SENDING FORTH *BENEDICTION
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY: Liturgist: Bro. Lafayette Tolliver; Acolytes: Daeja Bumpus & Davarius Mays Sound Technician: Jeremiah Robinson; Musician: Sis. Glenna Wilson-Barnes
Welcome! Today is Epiphany Sunday. It refers to the “showing forth or appearance” of the Savior to the wise men who were Gentiles. The message is that Christ is for every person-Jew or Gentile -and that is a cause for us to rejoice. Welcome to Worship as we celebrate the coming of the Savior for the whole world. If you are a first time visitor, please introduce yourself, sign one of our visitor’s cards and put it in the offering basket. If you have not accepted Jesus as Lord and Master of your life or do not have a church home, we hope that having heard the word of God, you will come forward to shake hands and fellowship with us.
Words of Thanks… Pastor Dixon and Wynlita would like to thank you for your prayers, love, beautiful cards, deserts, monetary gifts etc. that were given to us for our Christmas and birthday. We deeply thank you for your generosity and love. We are blessed to be your parsonage family. To the Braden Church Family, Thank you so much for the extra check I received for Christmas this year. I truly appreciate the gift. I do appreciate all of your support too. Special thanks to Marion Stokes, Elsie Seay and Eva Tucker-Lingo for helping in the church office every week to fold bulletins. Also, thanks to Linda Hester and Annette Savage for working in the office while I was off this year. Thank you so much! Lisa Gleason From Finance- Thank you and God Bless you. Once again Braden has been blessed to be able to make it’s apportionments at 100%. In addition we met our 2010 budget at 98% in such a struggling economy. Again, thank you for your faithful and consistent stewardship! From our Youth Director . . All Youth should meet with Mrs. Durden immediately following church today for a brief meeting. Thank you to Marcella Pryor-Brown, Yolanda Robinson and Steve Halliburton for their assistance with the Youth Cookie Bake and transportation to the UT Men’s Basketball game. Thanks! The Winter Season is upon us and, we would like to offer our senior citizens and those who are physically challenged some assistance. If you would like a ride to church, please call the office by Friday at 3:00 p.m. and we will arrange for the van to pick you up. The office phone number is: 419-386-2700. Snow Emergencies-Worship will be cancelled if there is a Level 3 Snow Emergency. Please check your local TV stations for any cancellations. Stewardship Report for December 26, 2010 Needed To Date Received To Date $179,244.00
$175,471.87
Women’s Day:$7385.10 Attendance: Worship-97;Sunday School-Children & Youth-; Adults-12; Confirmation Class- Bible Study-none
HOSPITALS/NURSING HOMES/REHAB CENTERS Remember the following members and friends in your prayers George Allen, Jr.
Whitehouse Country Manor
11239 Waterville St. Waterville, OH 43566 2519 Seaman St.
Lincoln Bussey, Sr.
Lutheran Home-Assisted Living
Harold Young
Heartland-Holly Glenn
Toledo, Oh 43605 4294 Monroe St.
Loretta Simmons
Fairview Nursing Home
Toledo, OH 43606 4420 South Ave.
Norvelle Gross
Laurels of Toledo
Toledo, OH 43615 1011 Byrne Rd. #206
Theresa Brister
Lake Park
Toledo, OH 43606 5100 Harroun Rd.
Roosevelt Simmons
UTMC
George Allen, Sr.
Wolf Creek Rehab
Carleton, Allen
Fairview Nursing Home
Sylvania, OH 43560 3000 Arlington Ave. Toledo, OH 43614 2001 Perrysburg/Holland Rd. Holland, OH 43528 4420 South Ave. Toledo, OH 43615
Sick & Shut-Ins
Prayer Requests
Beene, Asia Coleman, Mildred Russell, Edna
Allen, H. Carlton Allen, Florene Phillips, Odessa M.
Shoecraft, Velma Steele, Lucille Simmons, Roosevelt White, Margie Greene, Lula
Davis, Lucy Hadley, Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Stewart, Rebecca
Dixon, Sr., Nehemiah King, Edith Ellison, Jim & Thomasine Keyes, Mattie Allen, Cassandra
How DO I Become a Christian? Repent - Turn away from sin. (Romans 3:23, Acts 3:19) Believe - Trust in Jesus for salvation. (John 3:16) Confess - Give Jesus control of your life. (Romans 10:9-10) Receive - Receive Jesus as your personal savior. (Romans 10:13)
How to Join Braden United Methodist Church Profession of Faith - If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you may join by professing Jesus Christ as your Savior.
Renewal of Vows - If you have been a member of a church at one time, but Have been inactive, you may join by renewing your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Transfer - If you are a member of another church, you may join by Requesting that your membership be transferred to Braden.
Affiliate Member - Sometimes an individual has reasons for keeping his or her membership in another church, but would also like to be a member of Braden. This is possible as an affiliate member.
What is the Invitation? At the conclusion of every service we offer an invitation. It is for those who want to receive Jesus as Savior, who wants to join the membership process, who wants to pray individually or need for others to pray with them. Feel free to come forward today! Contact Us:
Office: 419-386-2700
Church’s E-mail: Bradenumc@sbcglobal.net
Fax: 419-386-2702
Church’s Website: Bradenumc.org
Parsonage: 419-386-2690; Pastor’s E-mail: cuppah@sbcglobal.net