A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Water, River, Spirit, Grace TFWS #2253
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response Water, River, Spirit, Grace TFWS #2253
CHORAL ANTHEM The Lord Came Down to the River
SCRIPTURE Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
HYMN (remain seated) You Are Mine TFWS #2218
SERMON A SACRED TREASURE Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory Down to the River to Pray Traditional/arr. Mark Hayes
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Page 95
INVITATION TO REAFFIRM OUR BAPTISMAL COVENANT
The voice of God calls us to the waters of baptism.
The voice of Christ calls us to be reborn in the Spirit.
The voice of Spirit calls us to remember our baptism.
With gratitude we come to reaffirm our baptismal covenant.
RENEWAL OF VOWS Page 50
*HYMN Go, Make of All Disciples No. 571
*BENEDICTION
The voice of God sends us forth,
renewed and made whole.
Blessed by water and the Holy Spirit
We go forth as a blessing to all.
CHORAL RESPONSE Irish Blessing
POSTLUDE Alla Maestoso
* Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Today's Scripture
Isaiah 43:1-7
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O
Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for
I have redeemed you; I have called you by name,
you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you,
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel,
your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia
and Seba in exchange f or you. Because you are
precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I
give people in return for you, nations in exchange for
your life. Do not fear, for I am with you: I will bring
your offspring from the east, and from the west I will
gather you; I will say to the north, "Give them up," and
to the south, "Do not withhold; bring my sons from far
away and my daughters from the end of the earth---
everyone who is called by my name, whom I created
for my glory, whom I formed and made."
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were
questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he
might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by
saying, "I baptize you with water; but one who is more
powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the
thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy
Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear
his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his
granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable
fire."
Now when all the people were baptized, and when
Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the
heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended
upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
12/15 40 71 111 28 139 $ 25,175
12/22 46 61 107 33 140 $ 12.975
12/29 37 47 84 17 101 $ 1,080
01/05 40 56 96 10 106 $ 9, 464
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,321
STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
STEWARDSHIP REPORT: YTD Received $ 186,270 Budgeted $168,237
Christmas Oering Received: $5,397 Christmas Budget: $8,500
Today's Hosts:
MEMBERSHIP CARE
COMMITTEE
Next Sunday Jan. 19
FELLOWSHIP
COMMITTEE
Today's Liturgist: Nancy St. Laurent
Please join us for a Retirement Celebration for
Frances Robertson after both worship services today!
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 13 6:00 PM Gerry's Quilt Class-Criswell Hall.
Tue Jan 14
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 1:00 PM
Finance Meeting-Library, 5:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal-HR.
Wed Jan 15 10:00 PM Church Work Morning-CH,2;00 PM Church Council-MMR.
Thu Jan 16
9:00 AM Senior Exercise, CH, 1030 PM Staff Parish-PS, 11:00 AM
Chair Yoga-Criswell Hall, 4:00 PM Children's Center Board-MMR,
5:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal-Handbell Room, 6:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary.
Fri Jan 17 10:30 AM UWF Book Club-Library.
Sat Jan 18 5 - 7 PM UWF Bingo, Pizza, Prizes-Criswell Hall.
Sun Jan 19
8:30 AM Contemporary Service-Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Service-Sanctuary.
January 12, 2025 10:30 AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
When the Spirit descended upon Jesus at His baptism,
a voice revealed Him as a gift from the heart of God.
Keep us, disciples of the Way, faithful to the path of light
and power made visible in Jesus that we, too,
may incarnate the love of our Creator. Amen.
PRELUDE By the Gentle Waters Cindy Berry
INTROIT Sweet, Sweet Spirit No. 334
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Why have you come here?
We seek the cleansing waters of baptism.
What do you hope to find?
We seek God’s forgiveness and grace.
Will you embrace the renewing fire of the Holy Spirit?
Yes! Our hearts are ready to be born anew.
*OPENING HYMN When Jesus Came to Jordan No. 252
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS 4
OPENING PRAYER
Holy Spirit, loving God,
speak to us with your voice of love.
Inspire us with your creative power.
Call us once more as this new year begins,
and refresh us with your renewing presence.
Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
To order altar
flowers to
honor a
special event,
please contact
the church
office.
Saturday, January 18, 5-7 PM
UWF Bingo, Pizza, Prizes-$20-CH
Saturday, January 25,
11 AM Fellowship Ministry visit
to the Piedras Blancas elephant
seals in Cambria.
Depart at 10 AM to carpool from
the church. Sign up in the Narthex.
Donations through UMC
for Southern California Fire Relief:
Make checks payable to the
church. Write FIRE on the memo
line or on the envelope.
Sunday February 9
after second service
Superbowl
Chili takeout
$20 serves 2
