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WELCOME / ACKNOWLEDGING OUR HUMAN CONDITION Pastor Malcolm Stranathan
PRELUDE “Simple Gifts” arr. Held
CALL TO WORSHIP Greg Goodell Leader: The Great I AM has sworn and on that oath we can depend, All: Ancient of Everlasting days and God of Love, Jehovah, great I Am! Leader: To thee God who reigns on high, the great arch angels sing, All: Holy! Holy! Holy! We praise the Almighty King! (verses selected from UMH116, The God of Abraham Praise)
HYMN “The God of Abraham Praise” vs 1,4 UMH 116, insert pg 4
KIDS’ TIME “Father Abraham”
GATHERING PRAYER Greg Goodell O God, Searcher of all our hearts, you have formed us as a people and claimed us as your own. As we come to acknowledge your sovereignty and grace, let us celebrate anew our covenant with you. Let your Spirit impress your truth on our inmost being, and receive us in mercy, for the sake our of Mediator, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen
PASTORAL PRAYER / COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD’S PRAYER Greg Goodell When asked to do so, please respond with: “We praise your holy name, O God.”
HYMN “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace” UMH 109, insert pg 5
GOD’S WORD IS READ Genesis 15:1-6 Greg Goodell A re-telling of the story … Today’s reading is from The Storyteller’s Companion to the Bible
REFLECTING UPON GOD’S WORD “God, the Covenant Keeper!” Pastor Malcolm Stranathan
RESPONSE TO THE WORD Wesley Covenant Prayer 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 for 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.
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162/165 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 www.wumcmd.org 410-848-8325 Financial Address: P.O. Box 2316, Westminster, MD 21158-2316
Westminster United Methodist Church
Pre-service
ZOOM ID 809 164 891
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January 31, 2021 Epiphany 4 YouTube
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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.
MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP Disciples respond to God’s call to enter the covenant community of faith and express commitments to the ritual of tithe. Share opportunities to support the mission and ministry of the church.
OFFERTORY “God Is So Good” arr. Wagner God is so good, he’s so good to me. He cares for me, he’s so good to me. God answers prayers, he’s so good to me. I praise His name, he’s so good to me.
Those at home are invited to mail your offering to our church P.O. Box for financial mailings: Westminster UMC, P.O. Box 2316, Westminster, MD 21158-2316, or text your offering: 844-307-2876,
or pay online at www.wumcmd.org, or scan the QR code in the announcements. Thank you.
THEME FOR NEXT WEEK “Deliverance” Pastor Malcolm Stranathan
HYMN “Go Forth for God” vs 1,2,4 UMH 670, insert pg 6
SENDING FORTH Pastor Malcolm Stranathan
POSTLUDE “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arr. Broughton
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Copyright Information
Prelude Simple Gifts Arr. Held Copyright 2014 Birnamwood Publications Permission to podcast/stream from ONE LICENSE #731177-A
Offertory God Is So Good Arr. Wagner Copyright 2000 Lorenz Publishing Co. Permission to podcast/stream from ONE LICENSE #731177-A
Postlude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Arr. Broughton
Copyright 1993 Lorenz Publishing Co. Permission to podcast/stream from ONE LICENSE #731177-A
Music: Peggy Brengle, SPC – Organist, Kyler Brengle, Rich Umla, Linda Wood Leading Worship: Malcolm Stranathan WEEKLY HYMN STORY—Dial 410-848-8325, at the greeting, dial 763.
ONLINE ZOOM EDUCATION all events also available by phone, 301-715-8592
SUNDAY | New Life in Christ Class – 8:30am The Gospel According to Luke. A fresh look at the central story of our faith, the Good News of the coming of the Kingdom of God.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82115825507?pwd=VEpjNStEaWkrZ3NMeGNvc3FTZjNJdz09 Meeting ID: 821 1582 5507, Password: 821647
THURSDAY | CLASS MEETING This is a recurring meeting - meet anytime. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5087028638 (click here) Meeting ID: 508 702 8638, Password WUMC
DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY Click here for our Bible Study webpage, or type www.wumcmd.org/bible-study---disciple.
It’s not too late to join! Find more info on our website, including resources and Week 1 document and video links. [with copyright permission, document and video links will remain on our website for three weeks]
If you do not have internet access and/or prefer a bound study guide, contact Pastor Malcolm at 410-848-8325,x14, to purchase a Disciple manual, $32 cost, while supplies last—or—order online from Cokesbury.com. Be sure to order the standard Disciple I study (not the “fast-track”).
JOIN US FOR A BAPTISM! ...directly following today’s service; use ZOOM Meeting ID 809 164 891, password 705147
Baptized, today: Miss Madison Avery Groft daughter of W. Ryan & Lauren Groft
granddaughter of Randy & Diane Groft great-granddaughter of Jackie Hering.
Long-term:
Grace Justice
Dave Taylor
John Carbaugh
Christy Swartzbaugh
Our Mission: “Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference.”
REQUESTING PRAYER Please click here to submit a prayer request.
Click here to email Pastor Malcolm, [email protected].
Click here to email Reverend Ken [email protected].
Call the church office to speak with a pastor. 410-848-8325.
Our Family and Friends
Bulletin Prayer List
Our Church Family
Brenda Tracy
Eileen Burgher
Dan LaFon
Peggy Brengle
Louise Miller
Ginny Gent
Robert Shaeffer
Chris Clise
1/22-1/28 requests Albert L. Vogel, Sr.—father of Vicki Collett, grandfather of Joanna Lyle, great-grandfather of Addison & Sydney Lyle
12/30-1/21 no requests
12/18-12/30 requests Lisa—daughter of Faye Rosier
12/4-12/17 no requests
11/25-12/3 requests: Sharon Baker—friend of Carole Roberts Andy Spang—friend of Carole Roberts
JANUARY Betty Davis
410-848-9482
REACH Coordinator(s), this month:
Our Mission: To reach out to those within our congregation who are reaching out to us in need of help. Are you a church member in need of:
Funeral Lite Fare
Meals following recovery or mourning
Transport to medical appointments
Please contact REACH, directly, for help:
Those in Military Service
Alex Gray, Air Force, Defense Language Institute Stefanie Sadowski-Gray, Air Force, Bolling AFB (Son-in-law and daughter of Steve & Darlene Sadowski)
Jason Marusiak, Fort Riley, KS (son-in-law of The Flinns)
Tracie Meyers, Navy, The Gulf (daughter of Jan Halman-Miller)
Cpt. Dan Myers, Cpt. Sally Myers, Army, Fort Drum, NY (nephew/niece of Susan & John Harbold),
Sgt David Perez, 3rd Ranger Battalion, Afghanistan (son-in-law of Kim Cascio)
BWC RACIAL JUSTICE WEBPAGE Keep current. Visit: https://www.bwcumc.org/ministries/advocacy-action/racial-justice/
ZOOM FELLOWSHIP, 9:30am casual chat sessions, followed by worship. click here or go to ZOOM.com, or call 301-715-8592, ID: 809 164 891, Password 705147
SPECIAL 90’s BIRTHDAYS IN FEBRUARY Help us celebrate! (published with permission)
Feb 13— Ms. Louise Miller 544 Locust Avenue Westminster MD 21157
Louise is joining this special club, February 13, as a young 90-year-old. Her daughter, Karen, encourages a birthday card shower to celebrate Louise on her noteworthy day.
Our General Board of Global Missionaries
Nan McCurdy, Miguel Mairena (Puebla Mexico), Matthew and Jennifer Wilke (Tanzania) , Chin Cho (Mongolia)
