SALEM CHURCH
Rev. Bill Beaton
120 Sheboygan StreetEpiphany Sunday
Fond du Lac, WI 54935January 2nd, 2016at 5:30 pm
January 3rd,2016 at 9:00 am
Prelude
Parish Announcements
Greeting Our Guests
Introit “Great God We Sing Your Mighty Hand”Senior Choir
Welcome to Worship
Greeting Your Neighbors
*Hymn“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”No. 103 Red Hymnal
*Call to Worship (Responsive)
Leader:Arise! Shine!
People:God’s light has come to reveal The Way in this New Year.
Leader:Arise! Shine!
People:The glory of the Lord has risen upon us.
Leader:Arise! Shine!
People:God’s light penetrates the darkness that covers the world.
Leader:Arise! Shine!
People:Nations shall come to God’s light and kings to the brightness
of God’s dawn.
All:Arise! Shine! For the Glory of the Lord has risen upon us.
Sacrament of Baptism5:30 pmSee Insert
Special Music “Good Christians All Rejoice” Senior Choir
Children’s Time (9:00 am)
Invocation (Unison)
Light of God, illumine the path that leads us to healing,
hope and salvation.
Glory of God, fill this sanctuary and expose the darkness
that stalks our souls.
Light of God, shine with such brightness that we marvel in awe.
Glory of God, fill each temple of the Holy Spirit present today.
Light of God, Glory of God, we welcome you in this place.
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer
Prayer
Scripture Lessons
Old TestamentIsaiah 60:1-6Page 906 Pew Bible
New TestamentEphesians 3:1-12Page 1425 Pew Bible
Gospel LessonMatthew 2:1-12Page 1170 Pew Bible
Sermon“His Light is Our Gift”Pastor Bill Beaton
*Hymn“What Child Is This?”No. 219 Red Hymnal
Sacrament of Holy CommunionNo. 13 Red Hymnal
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from
the time of trial and deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Offertory
*Doxology“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”No. 89, Vs. 1Red Hymnal
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
*Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
Glorious God, we sing with the angels to celebrate the tremendous gift
of your Son Jesus! We rejoice with gladness. You give us wonderful joy
and peace in our Savior. May we exult in your goodness. As we dedicate
these, our offerings, we ask that our lives would reflect your joy and
generosity. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Luke 2)
*Hymn“Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow”No. 2096 BlackHymnal
*Benediction
*Postlude “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
* Indicates for those who are able, please stand.
This Week at Salem
SUN., January 3
9:00 amWorship
10:30 amSunday School
6:00 pmDisciple 3
MON., January 4
5:30 pmMission Outreach
7:00 pmTrustees
TUES., January 5
10:30amStaff Meeting
6:00 pm What it Means to be Methodist-Chap
WED., January 6
12:05 pmPrayer Service
6:00 pmConfirmation
7:00 pmChoir
SAT., January 9
8:15 am SMF
3:00 pm Circle of Love @ Jeannie Runke’s
5:30 pmWorship
SUN., January 10
UMW Sunday
9:00 amWorship
10:30 amSunday School