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ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONGREGATION Joining Together on a Christian Journey of Love and Service
January 14, 2018
2600 Ashland Rd The Reverend Tresco E. Shannon, Pastor Office Hours: M-Thurs.: 8 am-3:30 pm Columbia, SC 29210 [email protected] Telephone: 798-5350; Fax 798-6057 Phone Ext. 15
www.ashlandumc.org Worship services: The Path: 8:45AM Traditional: 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:45AM
Suzy Speas Karen Zobel Maria Anderson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone Ext: 14 Phone Ext: 13 Phone Ext: 10
Jack Holladay Robert Neese [email protected] [email protected] Martha Eastburn The Path, Ashland Youth Choir Traditional Worship Choir, Organist Pianist
We Need You in the Picture!
It’s time for a new pictorial directory but it won’t be complete without you.
Our photography sessions will be: February Wed. 7, Thurs. 8, Fri. 9, & Sat. 10 (Wed – Fri 2pm – 9pm and Sat. 10am – 5pm)
It’s a great time to have new family portraits taken! Each family photographed will receive a free 8x10, a pictorial directory and access to the electronic copy (with the most current information).
If you plan to purchase any pictures bring a canned food item for Sharing God’s Love and receive $5 off any purchase. A bonus for Ashland is that LifeTouch will give 5% of any purchase back to
the church.
Be sure to sign up soon so you can get the day and time that works best for you and your family. Sign up using the easy online scheduler: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y8yjg97v/
The link has been sent through email and available on our website and through Facebook. If you cannot get the link to work, someone will be available after each service on Jan 14, 21 & 28, to
help you sign up for your photo session. We can also use your help to make sure your information is correct. There are address sheets on
two bulletin boards around the church. (Near the kitchen and near the offices/workroom) Be sure to check one of these lists (they are the same) to make sure your information is accurate. There
will be a place to make corrections if needed. One more way you can help: we will need greeters during the photography sessions to help check
folks in as they arrive. If you are willing and able to give some time please contact Peggy Smith, [email protected].
If you have any questions or need help contact:
Suzy Speas (798-5350 x 14) or Peggy Smith ([email protected])
Ashland United Methodist Church An Order for the Worship of God
Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 14, 2018 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour Prelude “Haec dies quam fecit Dominum” Magister Leoninus (1160) (“This Is the Day the Lord Has Made”)
The Lighting of Altar Candles Choral Call to Worship “Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go” B. B. McKinney
*The Hymn of Praise “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” UMH p. 101
*Invocation The Prayer of Confession (to be prayed by all)
O God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against thee and are not worthy to be called thy children. We have forsaken thy way, and walked in the light of our own eyes. We have not loved thee with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not had the mind of Christ. We have grieved the Holy Spirit. We have been conformed to this world which passeth away. We have not endured as seeing him who is invisible. Forgive us, we beseech thee, most merciful Father, and renew us again in the strength of thy grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Prayer for Pardon and The Lord’s Prayer The Anthem “Teach Me Your Way, O Lord” Mansell Ramsey Minister: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Minister: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised. *The Psalter “Psalm 139: 1-12 UMH pp. 854-855
(Join in singing the Response.)
*Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 71 *The Scripture Lesson Acts 16: 25-34 The Call to Prayer Leader: The Lord be with you, People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray
Welcome!
Please sign the friendship pad when it is passed to you and pass it to your neighbor.
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Remember in Prayer Becky Massingale, Nather Gray, Jackie Hatch, Bill Turner, Claire Dickerson, Granddaughter of Linda Dickerson
The Pastoral Prayer The Announcements The Offertory “O Savior Sweet” arr. R. R. Peery
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH p. 95 *The Hymn of Preparation “Open My Eyes, That I May See” UMH p. 454 Sermon “The Lamplighters are Back” Rev. Tresco E. Shannon The Prayer of Christian Discipleship *The Hymn of Response “There is a Balm in Gilead” UMH p. 375 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *Benediction Response “Just As I Am” William Bradbury
(Hymn 357)
Postlude “Fanfare in D Major” Antonio Soler
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *All who are able, please stand. Please put your cell phones on vibrate when the service begins. Hearing devices are available from the sound technician.
A nursery is provided in the education wing for infants through 3 years old.
In Memoriam: Ada Riddle- Magaro died January 7, 2018. Service was held at Ashland on January 11, 2018.
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Paul Williams’ 30th birthday on January 13th by his family.
Acts 16: 25-34 NT p. 136
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was an earthquake, so violent that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened. When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors wide open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, since he supposed that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” The jailer called for lights, and rushing in, he fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them outside and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” They spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. At the same hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and his entire family were baptized without delay. He brought them up into the house and set food before them; and he and his entire household rejoiced that he had become a believer in God.
Enhancing Worship Today Narthex Table: Marie Waller Crucifer: John Calore Acolytes: Caroline Calore, Ian McClellan Altar Stewards: Debbie Matthews, Debbie Sandersfeld Lay Reader: Jalin Gibson Welcome Center Advocates: Frank and Harriett Ward Greeters: Dottie Reed, Bill Hutson Valet Parkers: Roger/Marilyn Gramling Ushers: Jay Lindsay, Lloyd Pitts, Mark Polk, Barbara Polk, Jimmy Smith
Opportunities to Serve & Learn
Financial Report
Due to year end, the financial report is not available this week.
Wednesday Night Suppers 6:00 pm
January 17th – Menu: Susannah Wesley Circle: Breakfast casserole, grits
Weekly reservations taken through red slips in Ashland Hall and Sanctuary. Or online: ashlandumc.org or by calling church office: 798-5350.
Reservations needed by Mondays at noon.
Contact Suzy for your group or you to sign up to cook, Dates available
January 31st Feb 21st, March 21st, April 18th
By Our Presence January 7, 2018 The Path: 85
Traditional: 115 TOTAL WORSHIP: 200 SS: 134
Music, Art and Drama will resume
January 21st @ 5 p.m. All children
ages 4 through 10 years old, are
invited to join in the MAD-ness.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! All youth (6th – 12th grade) and your families, join us January 14th as we kick off 2018 with our Open House
from 5:30-7:30pm. Bring a side dish or dessert to share for dinner.
**Starting Now** Mondays at 6:30pm - “Questions God Asks Us” by Trevor Hudson. Larry Durstine and Suzy Speas will lead a 5 week study. It will be a discussion on select chapters centering around questions that are asked in the Bible. Contact Suzy to sign up. Cost of book is $10 Wednesdays at 6:45pm – “Luke” a study of the Gospel led by Rev. Tresco Shannon in room #125. Study will run through the spring.
It’s not too late to attend either study!
STARTING: Sunday, February 4th from 5 -6 pm we will study, “Moses: In the footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet” by Adam Hamilton. The study will run 7 weeks with John Calore and Grant Gibson facilitating. Contact Suzy to sign up. Cost of book is $13.50.
Ashland Readers Join us at 6:30pm at Panera Bread for a great discussion on:
January 21st – “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate Bring ideas for our upcoming reading list too!
January 17th
Senior High Bible Study starts back at 6:30 pm
January 21st
Youth Choir starts back at 4:30 pm
Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews
Classes begin January 16th Cost: $35.00
Brochures are on select bulletin boards.
Church Informational Meetings Two informational meetings will be held to discuss potential renovations to the sanctuary and associated costs. Members of the Building and Finance Committees will be in attendance to answer questions. These meetings will be held on Sunday, January 14th at 12:15 P.M. and Tuesday, January 16th at 6:30 P.M. A Church Conference will be set at a later date to vote on the proposed changes.
The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews provided the drop down screens in rooms 113, 119, 125,128 and 138.
