Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM

January 5, 2020

The Order for the Worship of God

Epiphany Sunday

The Gathering

The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and brilliance of the music, we prepare our hearts for worship. Members and visitors, please register your attendance in the pew pads. The Chiming of the Trinity

The Prelude Lamb of God Georges Bizet

Duet for piano and organ, Margaret Smith, Piano

*Processional We Three Kings UMH p. 254

Austin Harrelson, Ian McClellan, Evan Efird

*Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 70 The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offering Offertory The Eastern Star Steven Scott

*The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn The First Noel UMH p. 245 *The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-12 NT Pew Bible p. 2 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem All Things Bright and Beautiful arr. Martin Shaw Sermon “The Mistake of the Magi” Rev. Scott Efird Communion UMH p. 13

(This month’s communion offering will go to Missions.) *Hymn Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies UMH p. 173

*Benediction *Postlude Praise Ye the Lord of Hosts Camille Saint-Saëns Please stand if able

Church Reminders and Meetings

Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings

No children or youth activities today.

Ashland UMMen, Zorba’s in Seven Oaks Shopping Center, January 6th, 6:30 pm

SPRC, January 7th, 6:00 pm #138

Trustees, January 9th, 6:30 pm, #138

Do you enjoy getting to know others in a small group setting? Well, Ashland Dinner Group is for you! We meet monthly in groups of 8-10 at members’ homes or restaurants enjoying Christian fellowship. The dinner group decides the outings and events each month. All Ashland singles and couples are welcome. The next dinner group begins in February 2020-February 2021. Contact Sally Lowery to sign up at sallyklowery@gmail.com or 732-1602.

The Path Worship — 8:45 AM January 5, 2020

The Order for the Worship of God Epiphany Sunday

Gathering Together

Welcome and Announcements

*Sharing the Peace of Christ

Procession of the Wise Men

Drawing Closer

*Call to Worship

*Songs of Praise Who You Say I Am Sweetly Broken

Going Deeper

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving to the Kingdom

*Presentation of our Gifts

*Song of Preparation At the Foot of the Cross

*The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-12

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

Message “The Mistake of the Magi” Rev. Scott Efird

Communion

*Song of Promise Glorious Day

*Benediction

*Please stand if able

Wednesday Night — January 8, 2020

Music Ministry

Worship Choir, 7:30 pm, Choir Room

Wednesday Supper and Bible Studies resume on January 15, 2020.

Our Faithfulness

OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, December 29, 2019 8:45: 52 11:00: 77 TOTAL Worship: 127 Sunday School: N/A OUR SERVICE: Sunday, January 5, 2020

THE PATH Musicians at The Path: Wayne Suttlemyre, lead guitar; Jack Holladay, keyboard & rhythm guitar; Sam Edwards, bass guitar; Scott Burkholder, drums; Haley Calore, violin Vocals: Brooke Holladay, Jack Holladay, Andra Keith, Scott Burkholder The Path Greeters: Clare Allen, Jincy Myers

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Stewards: Kaye Easterling, Lisa Lindsay, Rosemary Sanders Crucifer: Amary Sox Acolytes: Maria McClive, Lucas Allen Lay Reader: Herman Lightsey Greeters: Mylla Markland, Joan Wilcox Ushers: Jay Lindsay, Lloyd Pitts, Mark Polk, Barbara Polk, Jimmy Smith Valet Parker: Kinsey Jenkins Welcome Center Advocates: Roger and Marilyn Gramling

Ashland

United Methodist Church

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Rev. Scott Efird, Pastor

January 5, 2020

Worship Services

8:45 am: The Path

11:00 am: Traditional Worship

9:45 am: Sunday School

Email: office@ashlandumc.org

2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; 803-798-5350

Facebook: Ashland United Methodist Church

Website: www.ashlandumc.org

In Our Thoughts and Prayers Richard Brigman Bill Turner Steve Felsberg Lucy Turner In Memoriam: Mary Miller, December 24, 2019.

January 5, 2020

For pastoral needs after office hours:

Rev. Scott Efird (843) 714-7699

Rev. Reggie Rowell (843) 697-6967

Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon: “The Mistake of the Magi”

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time

of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jeru-salem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from

them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”

After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.”

SERMON NOTES:

GIFTS

In honor and appreciation of the minister

and staff of Ashland Church

by Bob and Barbara Borom

In memory of Robert Stallings and

Maxine McKissick

by Jim and Nancy Bradley