January 22, 2023
Epiphany 4:
Immediately They Left the Boat
First Mennonite Church
Sugarcreek, Ohio January 22, 2023
Worship: 9:30-10:30
Fellowship Time: 10:30-11:00
Sunday School: 11:00-12:00
We believe in Jesus and take his life, teachings, death and resurrection
as the model for how we live and the message we proclaim.
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We seek to be a caring and discerning community,
the gathered body of Christ,
that welcomes all to join in worship, study, and service.
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We embody God's transforming and redeeming Spirit in the world
through our prophetic witness and action.
THE CHURCH WORSHIPS TOGETHER
Epiphany 3:
Immediately They Left the Boat
~Gathering~
Prelude: "Amazing Grace"--arr. John Ness Beck
Welcome & Announcements:
Focus Statement:
We don't always know what will happen when we respond to God's call.
We know that God is with us and that he will work through our lives,
even our shortcomings and incomplete successes. If God calls us, let us
drop our nets and respond. Let us shine the light of God's dominion into
the darkness of the world. (Charles L. Aaron Jr.)
Time of Meditation: "Praise Ye the Lord"--arr. William Hodson
Call to Worship:
Leader: Jesus calls us to praise and prayer, to song and silence;
People: Jesus calls us to worship.
Leader: Jesus calls us to hearing and healing, to serve and solidarity;
People: Jesus calls us to love.
Leader: Jesus calls us to advocacy and action, to protest and provision;
People: Jesus calls us to justice.
Leader: Let us heed the call of Christ.
All: Let us worship together with joy.
Prayer:
Gathering Hymn:
"What Is This Place" Voices Together #22
~Prayer & Praise~
Psalm Reading: Psalm 27:1-9 (NIV)
Congregational Prayers & Praises:
Ending Prayer:
Hymn of Praise:
"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven!" Voices Together #75
~Hearing God's Word~
Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23
Message: "Call and Response"--by Mike Gehman
~Response~
Hymn of Response:
"Will You Come and Follow Me" Voices Together #540
(the offering will be brought forward at this time)
Offering Prayer:
~Sending~
Sending Hymn:
"Move in Our Midst" Voices Together #827
Benediction:
Postlude: "Gentle Shepherd, Come and Lead Us" --by Bill and Gloria Gaither
Words of Dismissal:
L: Go in peace. Christ is with you.
P: Thanks be to God.
THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS AND PRAYS FOR
For God's intervention in our time of need.
Judy Miller, Suzanne Stauffer, Tabatha Murphy, the victims of floods and disasters, the peoples of the Ukraine and Russia
MMN: Pray, with Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission and Mennonite Mission Network, for Mennonite churches in Democratic Republic of the Congo, which continue to bring the message of God's healing and love to those who were injured and traumatized by the Kamuina Nsapu rebellion four years ago.
Prayers for Mennonite Education-Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas: Thank God for the gift of music and the dedication of those who practice and teach, as Bethel College students who have done outstanding work give the annual Honors Recital this afternoon. Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener, Ontario: Rockway is partnering with Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) for a Junior Youth Event entitled "Come Together: Work for Peace" today, January 22. We ask for prayers for those in the planning committee and for the youth and sponsors who attend.
MC-USA: This Friday and Saturday, please pray for the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board, as they meet online by Zoom. May God grant them wisdom and clarity during their time together.
FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER
Next Week's Texts: Micah 6:1-8 (8); Psalm 15; I Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12; II Corinthians 1:3-4
Harbor of Hope: This month's items are Canned Fruit & Veggies and are due on Jan. 25th.
January Mission Projects: Collection for MCC Meat Canning Berlin, Ohio Jan. 24-27; Harbor of Hope: Canned Fruit & Veggies; Homeless Shelter Meal Tuesday, January 30th 6:00 p.m.
WORSHIP 9:30-10:30
Greeters: Herb & Helene Torgler
Minister: Mike Gehman
Worship Leader: April Shupe
Song Leader: April Shupe
Organist: Margaret Cheslock
Pianist: Suzanne Stauffer
Head Usher: Monk Yoder
THIS WEEK
Jan. 24th JoAnne Pyle has a Birthday
Jan. 25th Harbor of Hope items due: Canned Fruit & Veggies
Jan. 24-27 MCC Meat Canning, Berlin, Ohio
Jan. 26th Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 30th Homeless Shelter Meal 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 1st Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 14th Valentine's Day
Feb. 22nd Harbor of Hope item due: Cereal
Feb. 22nd Ash Wednesday
Feb. 24th Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.
Feb. 26th First Sunday of Lent
March 1st Leadership Team 7:00 p.m.
March 5th Second Sunday of Lent
March 12th Third Sunday of Lent
March 17th St. Patrick's Day
March 19th Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 20th First Day of Spring
March 22nd Harbor of Hope items due: Paper Products
March 24th Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.
NEXT WEEK
Greeters: Mike & Kristy Keim
Guest Speaker: Sarah Doerksen
Worship Leader: April Shupe
Song Leader: April Shupe
Head Usher: Monk Yoder
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
CHURCH:
Pastor: Mike Gehman
Pastor's Hours: Wednesday 9:30am--2:30pm
Secretary: Tally Maust
Phone: 1-330-852-2822
Email: pastor@firstmennonitesugarcreek.com
Website: http//fmcsugarcreekoh.org
Address:
113 W. Main St. P.O. Box 250
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM:
Chairperson: Mike Keim
Office Contact: Linda Yoder
Mission Contact: Reno Stevanus
Trustees Contact: Dan Hostetler
Secretary Contact: Amy Stauffer-McNutt
