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We Three Kings UMH 254
We three kings of Orient are;
Oh.... Star of wonder, Star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light." |
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Good morning, everyone!
I will miss worshiping with you this morning, but hope you are able to stay safe on this winter day! Here is the Call to Worship, Prayer, Scripture, and the Calendar for next week.
Blessings, Pastor Mary
Call to Worship
One: Today we welcome the magi into our Christmas story.
All: A story of wonder and light, of angels, shepherds, and new life.
One: In the midst of darkness, they chose to follow the light.
All: Their story gives us hope that God still sends light for us to follow.
One: We come today knowing we too are on a journey.
All: May we be faithful followers of the light of God so that we too can be bearers of hope and justice for a dark and lonely world.
Opening Prayer:
God of love, from generation to generation, across nations, cultures and beliefs, we see evidence of you. Let your light continue to shine in our hearts and help us to make a reality Your desire for a world filled with justice and peace. That, just as the Three Wise Men of the East recognized the call and invitation made by Your Star, also we must be willing to listen for your voice, follow you and give you the best of our lives. May that light ever shine, and may it lead us always to You. And may we shine in the radiance of your glory. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12
Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise, shine; for your light has come,
Matthew 2:1-12
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:
Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. Our Calendar This Week
TODAY - Worship & Activities Cancelled due to Inclement Weather Vespers at BRC cancelled by BRC - Youth were to attend. This is cancelled. Girl Scouts meeting postponed to next Sunday (by Jessi Higgs, GS leader)
MON 6:30 PM Ruritan Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
WED 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
THUR 10 AM Nurture Committee (Library) 2:15 PM Staff Meeting (Library) 3:30 PM Worship Committee (New Beginnings Class)
NEXT SUN Worship 8:30 AM & 11 AM Girl Scouts Meeting (Youth Room) |
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Pastor Mary's direct contact information: 757-912-2233 (cell), marydadisman@vaumc.org or seniorpastor@bridgewaterumc. |
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