Sunday, January 10, 2021

Fruitland First United Methodist Church
​First Sunday after Epiphany
January 10, 2021
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Prelude - Shall We Gather at the River/On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand
                         African-American Spirituals arranged by Glenda Austin

Welcome - Pianist: Iran Trenkel, Worship Leader: Danny Crego

Interlude - Deep River arranged by Ethel Smith               

​Welcoming the neighborhood to worship

Call To Worship:
    Reading from Psalm 29
Leader: Praise the Lord, you angels in heaven. Praise the Lord for his glory and strength.
People: Praise the Lord for the glory that belongs to him. Worship the Lord because of his beauty and holiness. 
Leader: The Lord rules from his throne as King forever.
People: The Lord give strength to his people.
All: The Lord blesses his people with peace.
   
Calling Song
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come, ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold him, born the King of angels;

Refrain
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him.
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

For he alone is worthy.
For he alone is worthy.
For he alone is worthy.
Christ the Lord!

Unison Invocation                
Eternal God,
We know that you do not exist to answer our prayers. 
Please forgive us when we act differently.
But we are needy people. Needy for you.
Inspire us with the fire of your Spirit
to join in the transforming work of Jesus.
We ask this in his name. 
Amen.

Old Testament Reading - Genesis 1:1-5
Gospel Reading - Mark 1:4-11
God’s Word for God’s people, Thanks be to God!

Prayers of the People

Hymn - On Jordan’s Stormy Banks   UMH #724
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
and cast a wishful eye
to Canaan's fair and happy land,
where my possessions lie.

Refrain:
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
oh, who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.

No chilling winds or poisonous breath
can reach that healthful shore;
sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
are felt and feared no more. [Refrain]

When I shall reach that happy place,
I'll be forever blest,
for I shall see my Father's face,
and in his bosom rest. [Refrain]

Message - “They Invited Him”   Acts 19:1-7               

Commitment Hymn -  Amazing Grace UMH #378

Benediction
May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you 
wherever he may send you.
May he guide you through the wilderness, 
protect you through the storm.
May he bring you home rejoicing 
at the wonders he has shown you.
May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

Postlude - Wade in the Water    arranged by Dan Fox       

Announcements and Closing
Thank you for Worshiping with us today!
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​Note: All vocals have been pre-recorded and are covered by CCLI License #1552544.
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