Ebenezer United Methodist Church

January 12, 2020

Ebenezer United Methodist Church is a

Stephen Ministry Congregation.

Welcome Ministers: 8:30 Donna Sperow 11:00 Nancy Williams Greeters: 8:30 Peggy Dempsey 11:00 Linda Heller Acolytes: 8:30 11:00 Ushers: 8:30 Curtis Reedy and Rick Guretsky 11:00 Don Grimes and Don Pruden Worship Leaders: 8:30 Pam Connelly 11:00 Deb August

Flowers today are presented to the Glory of God and

In Loving Memory of Harry Nelson

Presented by The Ridgely Family

In Loving Memory of Mary Guretsky, Mother and Grandmother

Presented by Rick Guretsky and Family

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BAPTISM OF THE LORD

“…and when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God

descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’” Matthew 3:16-17

January 12, 2020 ____________ ______ 8:30 & 11:00 AM GATHERING Greeting & Announcements

Kindly sign our pew registers and pass to your neighbor. If you are visiting with us today, please sign your name and USPS or e-mail address

as we would like to acknowledge you being with us today.

CENTERING MUSIC “Prelude in C Major” J.S. Bach

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Created in God’s loving image, we gather as the children of God.

Beloved by Christ, who loves us well, we gather as the beloved body of Christ.

Blessed by the Spirit of God, we gather in the power of the Holy Spirit.

*PRAISE HYMN (UMH 334) “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Still-speaking God,

as these words from the Scriptures are read, may it be to us as if the heavens are opening,

and we see your Spirit descending on us like a dove,

revealing your love for us as your daughters and sons. Amen.

FIRST TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 42:1-9

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

MINISTRY OF MUSIC (8:30) “As Jesus Walked into the Stream” Susan Borwick

Chancel Choir As Jesus walked into the stream, into the flowing stream,

God spoke a tender word to him, God called him, “My beloved.”

River, living stream, flowing fount, Renew our spirits as you wash our souls afresh with healing waters.

As Jesus dipped beneath the stream, beneath the flowing stream, A Heavenly dove descended down with blessings from above.

River, living stream, flowing fount, Renew our spirits as you wash our souls afresh with healing waters.

As we now sink beneath the stream, beneath the flowing stream, God speaks and sends a heavenly dove and names us, “My Beloved.”

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(11:00) “As Jesus Walked into the Stream” Susan Borwick

Vocal Duet

*GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 3:13-17

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL

MESSAGE Mr. Don Pruden

PRAYER SONG (UMH 603) “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire”

WINCHESTER OLD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

*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.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING God gives us not only genesis life

but the new life born of repentance, forgiveness, and resurrection. Therefore, with generous hearts, let us give back a portion

of what has already been given to us in our baptismal covenant with God and each other.

OFFERTORY HYMN (UMH 347 vs. 1) “Spirit Song” SPIRIT SONG

Congregation please join in singing

*PRESENTATION OF GIFTS (UMH 95) “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD 100TH

*OFFERING PRAYER

Bountiful God, we come with our offerings in response to your love.

With the new life in Christ, we give ourselves in service to others. With the energy bestowed by the Spirit,

we seek to inflame all your people with a zeal for your way. Receive the work we do, and the gifts we bring,

that they may become a blessing in your sight. Amen.

MISSION MOMENT Human Relations Sunday video

*HYMN OF SERVICE (UMH 156) “I Love to Tell the Story” HANKEY

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*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING Beloved children of God, we were created to love.

Blessed children of God, we were created to bless. We go forth to love and bless God’s world.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, who stood with sinners on the riverbank, uphold you.

May the love of God, who calls us beloved children bless you.

May the power of the Holy Spirit, who descended upon Jesus as a dove, give you peace. Amen.

*GOING FORTH “Fugu e in C Major” J.S.Bach

*please stand, as you are able bold text indicates congregation response

UMH: The United Methodist Hymnal (red)

††This Order of Worship is subject to the direction of the Holy Spirit. ††

We are grateful to Mr. Don Pruden for sharing the message this morning while

Pastor Mary is attending the Peninsula-Delaware Youth Rally

with God’s Grace Group.

Lectionary Scriptures for the 2nd Sunday After the Epiphany, January 19, 2020:

Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42

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Our Prayers

In an effort to list all prayer requests each will appear for 4 weeks as indicated by the number of + after the name

Please pray for family and friends of Marilyn DiCenzo, Cheryl Trexler’s Mother. Please pray for family and friends of Lori Luisi. Please pray for all Law Enforcement Officers.

Please continue to remember all who serve our country in the military,

especially pray for those represented from our congregation.

Missionaries We Support: Matt & Erin Reinders (Unalaska UMC) Catherine & Andy Kellogg (Florida)

Joy & Robert Vargas (Paraguay) Valentine Shutsha (Congo)

Sue Givens (Paraguay) Jacquea Akasa Umembudi (Congo)

Michael Fischer (I-Tec)

2020 Confirmation Class

Please remember and support our confirmands

throughout their journey with a card or a note (Service of Confirmation will be May 31, 2020).

They appreciate the love and encouragement from their faith family.

Cards and notes may be left in Pastor Mary’s mail slot or mailed to the church office. Thanking you ahead of time.

Arabella Brownlee: 5/22/2007 James DiOrio: 03/21/2005

Ellen Helojoki: 08/29/2006 Ally Hudson: 07/29/2006

Olivia Simmons: 10/14/2005

Judy Bogert + Wayne Bogert +++ Mike Brendza Linda Holtzclaw +++ Andy & Stacie Smith & babies Bruce and Jenny Wilhelm +++

Ongoing Concerns Joshua August Barbara Donald Bogert Mary Bowers Roy Brown Frieda Crossan Ruth Dore Tom Fort, Jr.

Victoria “Bo” Fulton Phil Gardner Kristin Carrie Mack Howard & Louise Pierce Denise Reedy Haley Richart Zach Trexler Josh Vible Alex Wiant

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Altar Flowers: As many of you may know, altar flowers can be dedicated “in memory of” or “in honor of” a family member or friend on any Sunday of the year. The

dedication appears in the Sunday bulletin of your chosen Sunday. If you wish to make

an altar flower dedication ($40/Sunday), please contact Carol in the church office at 731-9495. Thank you!

Adult Sunday School Classes at Ebenezer, classes start at 9:45am. Faith Class Lounge "Walk As Jesus Walked"

“F.I.S.H” Room 204 “Slaying the Giants in Your Life”

The “Hill Toppers” Room with a view “Transforming Presence”

Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Meets every Tuesday at 9:55am in Room 204.

Bible Study for Today: Meets every Thursday at 9:15am in GHH and Classrooms.

The Pecans are HERE!!!

NEW CROP PECANS have arrived!! The new crop pecans are $12.00 per pound.

We have medium pecan pieces & large cold storage halves for $11.50.

Questions or orders please call Brooksie Pruden at 302-239-3191 or

brooksiepru@gmail.com. There is also a sign-up sheet available in the Narthex. All sales

benefit the United Methodist Women’s Missions.

The Cemetery Association would appreciate your help in removing Christmas Decorations from your lot by January 31 weather permitting. Also, our

Association has openings for more Associates to participate in managing the

Cemetery asset. Contact Tom Crescenzo, Brian Dempsey, or Phil Gardner if you are interested.

Join us for a Friendly's Fundraiser

Tomorrow, Monday, January 13th

from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Lantana

Square Friendly’s. Ten percent of all

dine in and carry out purchases

during this time will benefit the

Ebenezer United Methodist

Education. Hope to see you there! So that we get credit for your

purchase, please show your server a flyer.

Thank you for your support!!!

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Super Bowl LIV will be played Sunday,

February 2, in Miami Gardens, FL. Both

the Eagles and the Ravens are in the

playoffs. Unfortunately, Pastor Mary's

Cowboys fell a little short again this

year. You can be a Super Bowl superstar

by donating cans of soup for the Souper

Bowl of Caring, now in its XXXth

year. From its humble beginning of

raising $5,700 in 1990, the number of

food items donated, the number of

groups participating, and the total

amount raised in cash donations and food item values has grown each year, reaching a

record of 989,034 food items and $9,712,673 in cash and food item value for 2018. You

may bring in your donation of cans of soup any time through February 2. Ebenezer

Preschool families will be participating also.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study Class – Please read Luke 15 in preparation for our

discussion on January 14th.

Super Bowl Sub Sale – Sunday, February 2nd!!!

The Education Committee will be taking orders for

Casapulla subs to be picked up 9:30, 10:45, or 12:00 noon on Sunday, February 2nd. The cost is

$8.00 each for a six-inch sub or $13.50 each

for a 12-inch sub to be paid when the subs are picked up. This fundraiser will be to benefit VBS.

Order forms will be available in this bulletin. Orders must be received by January 30th. They may be

placed in the offering plate, e-mailed to or dropped off at the church office.

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Ebenezer’s Super Bowl Ebenezer’s Super Bowl Sub Sale Fundraiser! Sub Sale Fundraiser! Sunday, February 2, 2020 Sunday, February 2, 2020 (Order deadline, Thursday, (Order deadline, Thursday, January 30, 2020) January 30, 2020)

_____________________________________ _______________________________________ (Name) (Name)

________________________ __________________________ (Phone) (Phone)

Choice of Sub: Choice of Sub:

____ Italian ____Turkey ____Ham ____ Italian ____Turkey ____Ham

Choice of Size: Choice of Size:

______ 6” ($8.00) _____12” ($13.50) ______ 6” ($8.00) _____12” ($13.50)

Check the following condiments you Check the following condiments you DO want on your sandwich: DO want on your sandwich:

O Mayo O Mayo O Pickles O Pickles

O Hot Peppers O Hot Peppers O Sweet Peppers O Sweet Peppers

All sandwiches come with the condiments All sandwiches come with the condiments listed below. Check only the condiments that listed below. Check only the condiments that you DO NOT want on your sandwich: you DO NOT want on your sandwich:

O No Lettuce O No Lettuce

O No Onion O No Onion O No Tomato O No Tomato

O No Oil O No Oil O No Seasonings O No Seasonings

O No Cheese O No Cheese

I will pick up my sandwich at: I will pick up my sandwich at: O 9:30am O 10:45am O 12:00pm O 9:30am O 10:45am O 12:00pm

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2nd Annual Ebenezer Adult Choir Retreat at Sandy Cove Retreat

Center in North East Maryland.

See you there on Saturday, January 25th, beginning at 9:30a, through 4:00pm.

Fee of $29.00 includes your lunch. Reservations must be received by January 20th. Mr. Rudolph will provide all music.

Day’s activities include learning new music, previewing

music for the winter/spring season, vocal training and fun through fellowship.

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RISE AGAINST HUNGER

MEAL PACKAGING EVENT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Come one, come all! Sign up today to be part of an historic event, our first

(hopefully to become annual) RAH Meal Packaging Event. All we are asking for is an hour or two of your time. There will be laughter, there will be uplifting music, there will

be snacks! The CLC will be transformed into assembly lines where pouch meals will be assembled, weighed, sealed, and packed for shipment.

There is a task for everyone; some tasks require no standing.

On the sign-up sheet you will see categories for set-up, assembly, and clean-up. The

set-up time 8:00-10:00 requires some muscle work, we need to handle and arrange 50-pound bags of rice and dehydrated soy. The assembly time 10:00-12:00 requires the

largest number of people, 40 or so would be ideal. The clean-up time 12:00-1:00

includes dis-assembling and packing up the equipment and tools used throughout the morning.

You say you want to help out for the entire morning? Of course, you can!

If you have any questions, please speak with or contact Ann Varey, 302.234.2012 or avarey@aol.com.

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On the Calendar, this week….

Sun 01/12 Baptism of the Lord 8:30am Worship

9:45am Sunday School / Confirmation Class 11:00am Worship

Mon 01/13 12:10pm Soccer Shots -- CLC 5:00pm Friendly’s Fundraiser

5:30pm Ladies Exercise Class -- CLC 7:00pm Deacons Walk Homeowners Association -- Room 204

7:15pm 2x4 Class -- CLC

Tues 01/14 9:50am Bible Study -- Room 204 11:30am AA Meeting -- Room 204

7:00pm Endowment Committee -- Room 211 7:00pm Priscilla Circle –- CLC

7:00pm Trustees -- Room 204 7:00pm Silent Knights Soaring Society -- Room 224

Wed 01/15 10:00am AA Meeting -- Room 204 11:00am Intercessory Prayer -- Pastor’s Office

5:30pm Ladies Exercise Class -- CLC 7:00pm Admin. Board -- GHH

7:00pm Good Chimes -- Music Room 7:15pm 2 x 4 Square Dance Class – CLCL

7:30pm Al Anon -- Room 204 Thurs 01/16 9:15am BSFT -- GHH & Old Kitchen

9:45am TLC -- CLC

10:00am Visual Arts 6:00pm BSA50 -- CLC

6:45pm NA Meeting -- GHH & Old Kitchen 7:30pm Chancel Choir -- Sanctuary & Music Room

Fri 01/17 8:30am Daybreak Counseling -- Lounge 8:00pm 2 X 4 Dance -- CLC

Sat 01/18 9:30pm NA -- GHH & Old Kitchen

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Looking forward….

STAY CONNECTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA!

Website: www.EbenezerUMCNewark.org and Facebook: Ebenezer UMC Newark. If you have information about an event which you would like featured on the website, please contact Lori Brown loribrown927@msn.com, or Rick Browne at rbrowne646@gmail.com.

Sun 01/19 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 8:30am Worship

9:45am Sunday School / Confirmation Class 11:00am Worship

3:00pm G3 -- CLC & Youth Room Mon 01/20 12:10pm Soccer Shots -- CLC

5:30pm Ladies Exercise Class -- CLC 7:15pm 2x4 Class -- CLC

Tues 01/21 9:50am Bible Study -- Room 204

11:30am AA Meeting -- Room 204 7:00pm Stephen Ministry -- Room 204

Wed 01/22 10:00am Hope Dining Room 10:00am AA Meeting -- Room 204

11:00am Intercessory Prayer -- Pastor’s Office 5:30pm Ladies Exercise Class – CLC

7:00pm Good Chimes -- Music Room 7:15pm 2 x 4 Square Dance Class – CLCL

7:30pm Al Anon -- Room 204 Thurs 01/23 9:15am BSFT -- GHH & Old Kitchen

9:45am TLC -- CLC 10:00am Visual Arts

6:00pm BSA50 -- CLC 6:45pm NA Meeting – GHH & Old Kitchen

7:30pm Chancel Choir -- Sanctuary & Music Room

Fri 01/24 8:30am Daybreak Counseling -- Lounge 8:00pm 2 X 4 Dance -- CLC

Sat 01/25 8:00am Scrapbooking -- CLC 9:30pm NA -- GHH & Old Kitchen

All our members, ministers Rev. Mary H. Browne, Senior Pastor contact @ eumc_pastor@verizon.net

Robert Rudolph, Music Director contact @ eumc_music@aol.com

Calvin Keeler, Sr., Minister of Visitation Megan Burns, Preschool Director

Megan & Mike Jones, Youth Ministry Carol Coney, Administrative Assistant

Jackie Scott, Facilities Manager Church email:NewarkEbenezerUMC@verizon.net

Phone: 302-731-9495