CHORAL ANTHEM Shine On Us Robert Sterling
SCRIPTURE Isaiah 60:1-6
Matthew 2:1-12
HYMN (remain seated) We Would See Jesus (verses 1-2) No. 256
SERMON Shine, Jesus, Shine Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory The Gift Brickman Douglas
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Page 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
The Great Thanksgiving Hymnal, page 15
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Communion Musiic Bach/Prichard
*CLOSING HYMN Christ is the World's Light (verses 1, 2, & 4) No. 188
*BENEDICTION
Go forth as a light to the nations.
We go forth following the star of Christ’s birth.
Go forth as a people of blessing.
We go forth proclaiming hope
to the poor and needy.
Go forth as a light to the nations.
We go forth with Christ’s light guiding the way.
CHORAL RESPONSE Shine, Jesus, Shine (refrain) TFWS #2173
POSTLUDE Hymn of Joy Ralph L. Grovenor
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Today's Scripture
Today's Liturgist: Judy leonard
Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the peoples;
but the Lord will arise upon you and his glory
will appear over you. Nations shall come to
your light, and kings to the brightness of your
dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they
all gather together, they come to you; your
sons shall come from far away, and your
daughters shall be carried on their nurses'
arms. Then you shall see and be radiant;
your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the
abundance of the sea shall be brought to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
A multitude of camels shall cover you, the
young camels of midian and Ephah; all
those who come from Sheba shall come.
They shall bring gold and frankincense,
and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.
Matthew 2:1-12
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was
born in Bethlehem of Judea, 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 in the east 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[c] was to
be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of
Judea, for so it has been written by the
prophet:
"And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of
Judah, for from you for from you shall come a
rules who is to shepherd my people Israel."
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.
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
12/08 34 44 78 31 109 $ 5,033
12/15 40 71 111 26 137 $ 25,175
12/22 46 61 107 22 129 $ 12.975
12/29 37 47 84 12 96 n/a
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,321
STEWARDSHIP REPORT: n/a for 12/29
STEWARDSHIP REPORT: YTD Received $ 175,725 Budgeted $155, 755
Today's Hosts:
UNITED METHODIST
WOMEN
Next Week Hospitality:
MEMBERSHIP CARE
COMMITTEE
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande 93420
(805) 481-2692 fumcag@sbcglobal.net worshipweekly.com
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805 481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com worshipweekly.com
Abbreviaton Legend
CH--Criswell Hall
S--Sanctuary
K--Kitchen
L--Library---
Room #123
MMR--McMillen
Room #113
PS--Pastor's Study
HR--Handbell
Room #115
Mon Jan 06 6:00 PM Gerry's Quilt Class-Criswell Hall
Tue Jan 07
. 9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 5:00 PM
Bell Choir Rehearsall-HR, 7:00 PM Trustees Meeting-MMR.
Wed Jan 08 10:00 PM Church Work Morning-CH,10:00 AM UWF Steering-Library
Thu Jan 09
11:00 AM Chair Yoga-Criswell Hall, 5:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal-
Handbell Room, 6:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary
Sun Jan 10
8:30 AM Contemporary Service-Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Service-Sanctuary.
January 05, 2025 10:30 AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
EPIPHANY
Come and see God’s light---
a light that chases away the darkness
and guides our path.
PRELUDE Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne Timothy R. Matthews
INTROIT Shine, Jesus, Shine (refrain) TFWS #2173
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Arise, shine, for your light has come.
The glory of the Lord has risen upon us!
Behold, the nations have come to witness God’s light.
Kings have come to behold Christ’s brightness.
Lift up your eyes and look around.
The glory of the Lord has come.
*OPENING HYMN Angels From the Realms of Glory (verses 1-3) No. 240
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS 4
OPENING PRAYER
Holy Child of Bethlehem,
as we come into your presence, we celebrate
God’s Love coming to us in you.
Let your light shine upon us and your love
strengthen us as we enter this new year.
Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Majesty, Worship His Majesty No.178
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response Majesty, Worship His Majesty No.178
SUPER BOWL
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11 AM Fellowship Ministry
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