Worship Bulletin - January 12, 2014

As the wise men did in days of old, we invite you to follow the star and discover Christ revealed to the nations!  Come and celebrate with Central as we celebrate Jesus' appearing, or Epiphany, to the world this Sunday.

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Worship Order

Lord’s Day, January 12, 2014 - 10:30 AM Worship

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace

Call to Worship - from Psalm 98:1-3, NRSV

O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

*Praise Music - “The Lord Reigns” & “Everlasting God”

Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Offering

Offertory - “Glorious Day”

*Song of Thanksgiving - “Give Thanks” - #170

Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son. (repeat) And now let the weak say, "I am strong,"  Let the poor say, "I am rich," because of what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks! (repeat)

Gospel Reading - John 13:1-17 - p.1156

*Praise Song - “Blessed Be Your Name”

Sermon - “The Servant-Lord” - Pastor Wesley Allen

*Hymn - “Standing on the Promises” - #410

Communion

*Benediction – Blest Be the Tie That Binds” (v.1) – #426

*Postlude

*If you are able, please stand

Announcements

January Benevolence: Mission to Chinese Seamen - The Mission to Chinese Seamen is a Christian Evangelical Mission reaching out to Far East Seamen in the port of Philadelphia to make Christ known to Far East Seafarers and to help Christian Seafarers grow spiritually. http://www.missiontochineseseasmen.org/

Women’s Friendship Group will be meeting on Wednesday January 15th at 7:15pm at the church. All are welcome!

Interfaith Hospitality Network - Friday, 17 January. Cooks, servers, and overnighters needed. See Amanda Boulton for more information.

Tri-Boro Ecumenical Breakfast - The Tri-Boro Interfaith Council is please to announce it’s annual Ecumenical Breakfast, to be held on Saturday, January 25th at Riverview Estates. Breakfast will feature the music of the Stillwaters Gospel Band, followed by a talk by Rev. Alfred Graise (Calvary Presbyterian). Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance.