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 23, 2011 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany *(Indicates when congregation should stand)
10:30 A.M.
PRELUDE
Musician
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
Acolytes
CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Dixon Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us, may God's face shine on us. People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Leader: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity, and guide the nations upon earth. People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Leader: The earth has yielded her increase; God, our God, has blessed us. People: May God continue to bless us, let all the ends of the earth revere God. (Psalm 67:1, 3-7 adapted) *HYMN OF CELEBRATION:“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in Unison) Creator God, whose goodness is evident in all creation. We praise you that you kept your promise that while earth remains, seed time and harvest will not cease. We honor you for the beauty we see around us in earth and sky, tree and flower, bird and animal, and in each other. We give glory to your presence in the care you have provided to us. We celebrate life in all its fullness as the most precious gift you offer us, and we give you our heartfelt thanks for the blessings that each day has brought us. We thank you for the sun and the rain, for food and clothing, for freedom from want and freedom to choose the things of life. Accept our thanks for all your gifts. Make us mindful of the love they represent. Help us to care for each other and for your world, so that all may be free and may receive the benefits we take for granted. Give us grateful hearts to love and serve you always. Amen. MINISTRY OF MUSIC SCRIPTURE READINGS
Braden Adult Choir II Kings 7: 3-8
Pew Bible Pg. 335
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
Braden Adult Choir ”Why Sit Here Until We Die” Pastor Wynston E. Dixon
SERMON
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF INVITATION “Standing on the Promises” #374 (Persons who desire to unite with the church or rededicate themselves may come forward at this time.) OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS & 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 THE LIGHT BENEDICTION ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY: Liturgist; Sis Morrell Fonfield; Acolytes: Alan Durden & DeCarlo Clark Sound Technician: Jeremiah Robinson; Musician: Sis. Glenna Wilson-Barnes
Welcome to Braden UM Church, we are glad you are here! 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.
Our Sincere Sympathy is offered to the Rixey Family on the death of our brother William Rixey on Wednesday, January 19th. Remember this family and keep them in your prayers and thoughts. Visitation is Tuesday, Feb. 25th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A Wake will be held on Wednesday, February 26th at 11:00 a.m. and the Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon here at the church. Pastor Dixon & Braden Family, Thank you for the generous gift during the Holiday and for continuing to allow me to be part of the lives of the Braden Youth. It is truly a blessing as you all are and to God be the glory! Most Sincerely, Yolanda Durden & Family Dear Pastor Dixon & Braden UMC, God Bless you all! Every time we wonder how we are going to make it-God sends an angel such as you all. Jim is doing better, he still has a long way to go, but with your prayers and our Lord God & Savior-he will make a full recovery. Keep us in your payers as we will do the same for you. Give everyone our love! And again �Thank you sooo much for your thoughtfulness , generosity and kindness. Love, Jim & Thomasine Eillison From our Financial Secretary . . Your 2010 contributions statements are now available to pick up in back of the sanctuary. From our Outreach Director . . School Supply Give-a-Way -Sunday, January 30th immediately following church. Free supplies for those in need. A note from the Trustees . . .Please remember there is to be no food or drink in the sanctuary. If food is dropped, we tend to see ants.
Happening this Week – January 23—29: Today: Saturday:
4:00 Youth Group 8:30 District Leadership Event @ Grace UMC-Perrysburg 11:00 HM Chorus 12:00 Choir
No Bible Study this week.
Next Sunday-January 30, 2011: Youth Sunday 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Worship Acolytes: Davarius Mays & Kobe Tillman
Upcoming Dates to Remember: 2/4 First Friday Prayer 2/8 SPRC Meeting 2/10 Trustees Mtg. 2/11 Parent’s Night Out 2/19&2/20 Confirmation Retreat 2/27 Sunday School Breakfast 3/6 Confirmation Sunday 3/9 Ash Wednesday February– Black History Month
“What Makes a Man? —12 Promises that Will Change Your Life” Study to be held at Braden Church. Men can make a difference! Perhaps more then any other thing today our society needs men who are willing to stand up and make a difference. Men who, having counted the cost, are willing to reflect the character of Jesus Christ in the world of negotiable, confused identities, and distorted priorities. But what does it take to be such a man? How does one become fully Christ like and fully masculine? And what does Christ like masculinity look like in such areas as friendship, marriage, family, church, community, business, relationship with God, and personal identity? That’s exactly what we will discover in “What Makes a Man.” This study is for men only and is offered by the Braden United Methodist Men’ ministry.
Please come and join with us as we explore God’s deeper meaning for the men of this day and age. Date: March 1st, 2011—Time: 6:30 P.M. Place: Braden United Methodist Church Facilitator: Rev. Carl Marshall
Daily Bible Reading Guide January 23-29, 2011 - The Book of Exodus Listen as the Lord Speaks to You Day/Chapter Day/Chapter Day/Chapter Day/Chapter Sun. /Ex. 12 Mon. / Ex. 13 Tues./ Ex. 14 Wed./Ex. 15 Thurs./Ex. 16
Fri./ Exo.17
Sat./Ex. 18
Stewardship Report for January 16, 2011 Needed to date: Received To Date: $10,854.00
$12,012.01
Attendance: Worship-156; Sunday School: Children- Youth-9; Adults-16; Confirmation Class-6 Bible Study-none
HOSPITALS/NURSING HOMES/REHAB CENTERS Remember the following members and friends in your prayers George Allen, Jr.
Whitehouse Country Manor
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
Lake Park
Toledo, OH 43606 5100 Harroun Rd.
Theresa Brister
11239 Waterville St. Waterville, OH 43566 2519 Seaman St.
George Allen, Sr.
Wolf Creek Rehab
Carleton, Allen
Fairview Nursing Home
Sylvania, OH 43560 2001 Perrysburg/Holland Rd. Holland, OH 43528 4420 South Ave.
Virginia HaywoodSmith
UTMC Rehab
Toledo, OH 43615 3000 Arlington Ave.
Edna Russell
St. Charles Hospital
Toledo, OH 43614 2600 Navarre Ave.
St. Anne’s
Oregon, OH 43616 3404 Sylvania Ave.
Naomi Stewart
Toledo, OH 43623
Sick & Shut-Ins
Prayer Requests
Beene, Asia Coleman, Mildred Russell, Edna Shoecraft, Velma Steele, Lucille Simmons, Roosevelt White, Margie Greene, Lula
Allen, H. Carlton Allen, Florene Phillips, Odessa M. 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