GLADE UNITED

CHURCH OF CHRIST

January 5, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Welcome Members, Friends, and Visitors!

“to experience and share the love of Jesus Christ”

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WE CENTER OURSELVES ON GOD

Welcome to a time of Sabbath, rest, and renewal

\January 5, 2020

Glade Matters

Shared moments of information and inspiration about our church family

Prelude “The First Newell” Jim Brickman

*Processional Hymn “We Three Kings” Insert

*Call to Worship (John 1)

L: In the beginning, there was the Word;

P: the Word was in God’s presence, and the Word was God. L: The Word was present to God from the beginning. Through the Word all things

came into being...

P: In the Word was life, and that life was humanity’s light- - L: And the Word became flesh and stayed for a little while among us;

P: we saw the Word’s glory— L: the favor and position a parent gives an only child—

P: filled with grace, filled with truth. L: Let us rejoice in the Word!

ALL: Let us rejoice! Amen!

Opening Prayer (Offered by all)

O Word made flesh, you have come into our midst as light and wisdom, desiring to

be known to us in our lives and to be found in the world around us. Open our eyes

and our ears and our hearts to recognize you where you dwell—in our midst—

Challenging, heartening, lighting the way to truth, peace, and justice. Amen.

Time With The Children

Scripture Readings: Jeramiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:10-18

L: The Word of God, for the people of God.

P: Thanks be to God!

Sermon “You Don’t Know This Man” Rev. Guy S. Johnson

*Hymn “What Child Is This?” #148

Sharing our Joys and Concerns

Pastor: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Pastor: Let us pray…

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WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD’S WILL AND CARE

Invitation to Joyful Giving (Responsive Reading)

L: The Love of God is born new in the world as often as we embody that love in the

works of compassion, peace and justice. Let us offer our gifts in a spirit of generosity

and hope.

P: With these gifts, dear God, accept the praise and thanksgiving of our hearts,

which rejoice in your goodness and love. Let our gifts point to your presence in the

world, and further your dream for the world through Jesus, Emmanuel, God-with-

us. Amen.

Offertory “What Child Is This?” Paul Manz

Doxology

Service of Communion Prayer of Confession: When we close our eyes to the Light of the World, struggling to shine light on the lives

of all who are poor and oppressed: Lord, have mercy.

When we close our ears to the Wisdom of God, struggling to be heard above hate-filled

words and fear-filled rhetoric: Christ, have mercy.

When we close our hearts to the Glory of God, which is known fully only in a world of

peace where all creation thrives, Lord, have mercy.

Assurance of Pardon

Great Thanksgiving:

L: The Lord be with you.

A: And also with you.

L: Lift up your hearts

A: We lift them up to the Lord.

L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

A: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is right… and all the company of heaven as we praise your name and join un their

unending hymn:

Sanctus “Holy, Holy, Holy” #793

Holy are you…as we proclaim the mystery of our faith:

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Pour out your Holy Spirit…all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and

forever. Amen.

And now, we pray the prayer that our Savior taught his disciples, saying:

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Worship Participants

Pastor: Rev. Guy S. Johnson

Music Director: Dr. William Powell, III

Ushers: Kreimer Family

Greeters: TBD

Lay Reader: Adam Frederick

Acolyte: Mason Saylor

Nursery: Lou Goff & Jessica Saylor

All: 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

forever. Amen.

Consecration of the Elements (Communion will be served in the pews. Please take each element as it is passed to you

and wait for all others to be served. The pastor will indicate when to receive the given

element. Gluten free bread is in the center dish of the bread trays for any who have

allergies or health concerns).

Unison Prayer of Thanksgiving

We give you thanks, most gracious God, for allowing us to share in this feast as

your family and to beefed with the bread of heaven; give us grace that we all

may grow in love, glorifying you in all things, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Recessional Hymn “As With Gladness Those of Old” #159

* Benediction

Postlude “How Brightly Beams the Morning Star” August Reinhard

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Please enjoy the adornment of poinsettias throughout the

sanctuary that are provided by members in remembrance and

honor of their loved ones. A Poinsettia Garden Program is

provided that lists our loved ones and the family members

honoring them.

There will be a congregational meeting next Sunday, January 12, 2019 to elect new

consistory members. Following worship that day, we will install the new members

and then vote on the proposed by-law change which states. The Consistory will

consist of (7) elected members, referred to as Deacons. In addition, a youth

representative may be appointed to attend Consistory meetings.

The Second Mile Giving for January

Second Mile Giving for January & February supports

Church World Service’s Blanket Program. Every $10 you

give provides a wool or cotton blanket distributed by CWS

to needy people around the world. Last year,

congregational gifts provided over 118,000 CWS Bankets

and Kits to families impacted by hurricanes, tornadoes,

flooding and other crises (including homelessness and

poverty). Share your blessings and increase the outreach

this year! Please indicate on the memo line of the check

“Blanket”

Food Bank Suggestions for January

Let’s help our neighbors chase away the chill of winter with

donations of coffee, low-fat/low-sugar instant creamers, hot

chocolate, tea bags, canned soups, and oatmeal. As well as food

donations, cash donations are also accepted by the Glade Valley

Community Services at P. O. Box 655, Walkersville, MD 21793.

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The sign up sheet for providing altar flowers for a Sunday in 2020 is on

the bulletin board. Please consider signing up to provide the flowers

for a Sunday or two in the new year. You may place them in honor or

memory of someone who is special to you. Consider selecting a Sunday

that coincides with their birthday or another special day. You may wish

to give a donation to the altar flower fund instead. Make the check out

to “Glade UCC” and on the memo line, write “Altar Flower Fund.”

Our deepest condolences to Tim & Jan Dinterman on the passing of Tim’s

brother Alva Ray Dinterman Jr. If you would like to send a card, Tim &

Jan’s address is: 8716 Biggs Ford Rd, Walkersville, MD 21793

SAVE THE DATE

Date: Sunday, January 19th at 4:45 p.m.

At the kitchen on All Saints Street in Frederick

As always we rely on your participation to make this effort a

success. We ask for donations of mac & cheese, salad, rolls and cake and, of course,

your time. Look for the sign up sheet in the coming weeks on the back table in the

sanctuary.

January Assistants

Lay Readers Acolytes

Jan 5 Adam Frederick Mason Saylor

Jan 12 Lisa Jordre Mia Ogg

Jan 19 Irene Weddle Alyvia Shew

Jan 26 Lorijean Turner Kamryn Shew

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THIS WEEK AT GLADE

Sun., Jan. 5 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery

Mon., Jan. 6 7:00 p.m. 4-H Club (SH)

Wed., Jan. 8 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice (SH)

7:45 p.m. Senior Choir Practice (FS)

7:45 p.m. LDM Activity (classrooms)

Thur., Jan. 9 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop Mtg (Classrooms)

Girl Scout Parent Mtg (SH)

Sun., Jan. 12 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Congregational Meeting

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery

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GLADE UCC STAFF

Rev. Guy S. Johnson – Pastor

Bill Powell – Music Director

Tammie Shumaker – Church Administrator

Church Phone: 301-845-6775 Fax: 301-845-2733

Website: www.gladechurch.org

E-Mail: secretary@gladechurch.org

Mailing Address: 21 Fulton Ave., P.O. Box 236, Walkersville, MD 21793

http://www.facebook.com/GladeUCCWalkersville

Inclement Weather Policy

Sunday School and morning services will be cancelled when the

snow emergency plan is in effect at 8:00 a.m. in Frederick County.

In the event there is inclement weather, but a snow emergency has not been

declared for Frederick County, Glade Church will hold Sunday School and

morning church services. Cancellation announcements will be issued on

our website at www.gladechurch.org, our Facebook page, or on WAFY Key

103.1 FM. We will make every effort to get the announcement out by 8:00

AM.

While we would love to see everyone in church on Sunday morning, we do

not want anyone to hurt themselves trying to get to church. If you have any

doubts about the driving and walking conditions, please make your

personal safety your highest