Hymn 419 I Am Thine, O Lord (Stanzas 1 and 5) I Am Thine

January 22, 2017 8:30 & 10:45

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME …

Gathering Music

Hymn 419 I am thine, O Lord (stanzas 1 and 5) I am thine

Worship & Song 3019 Bidden, unbidden (stanza 1) Jewel

Greeting

Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth!

People: Declare God’s glory among the nations; declare his wondrous works among all people. Psalm 96:1, 3

Announcements

Introit 10:45 Richard C. Baker O come let us sing unto the Lord.

Let us make a joyful noise unto the rock of our salvation.

Call to Worship

Leader: What a beautiful thing to be called to worship!

People: What a gift to come together in praise!

Leader: We are different people with different lives and stories.

People: But, in Christ, we all are one.

… TO GIVE PRAISE TO GOD …

Worship & Song 3012 When words alone cannot express* (standing) Lasst uns erfreuen

Opening Prayer (in unison)

God of creation, your heavens and earth shout out the amazing news of your power and glory. God of justice, your laws of mercy and goodness reveal your vision of harmony for all people. God of love, your Son Jesus Christ proclaims the amazing news of your liberation for all who are hungry, poor, or oppressed. May we join with all of creation to become your message of love to the world. Amen.

… TO CELEBRATE THE FAMILY OF FAITH …

The Sign of Peace Please pass the peace to your neighbors as a sign of reconciliation and love.

Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.

Gathering Song James Ritchie

This, this is where children belong,

welcomed as part of the worshiping throng.

Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer and song:

This is where children belong.

Message for Young Disciples Rev. Thomas Q. Strandburg

All children are invited. Please sing as children come forward.

After the children’s message at the 10:45 service, children ages 3 - 3rd grade may attend Kids Praise in the Welcome Center. Children will be escorted to and from Kids Praise by teachers. They will return to the Sanctuary near the end of the service, and parents may meet them.

… TO HEAR GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED …

Handbell Anthem 10:45 Fantasy on Kingsfold** arranged by H. Dean Wagner

Scripture Reading 8:30 Joeta D’Este

10:45 Nathan Jara

A Lesson from the New Testament

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Unity in the body of Christ

Hymn 344 Lord, you have come to the lakeshore (seated) Pescador de hombres

Pastoral Prayer

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.

Scripture Reading

A Lesson from the Gospel

Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus calls his first disciples

Response

Leader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

… TO OFFER OUR GIFTS AND TO DEDICATE OUR LIVES …

Offertory 8:30 The King of Love my Shepherd is arranged by Dale Wood

Offertory Anthem 10:45 Spiritual, arr. Wm. L. Dawson

Refrain: King Jesus is a-listenin’ all day long to hear some sinner pray.

When Israel was in bondage, they prayed unto the Lord.

If you want your soul converted, then you better trust in His Word. Refrain

I know I’ve been converted; I won’t get all alarmed,

‘cause I’m anchored safe in Jesus, and the devil can’t do me harm. Refrain

Doxology 94

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayer of Dedication

Sermon “Living the Transformed Life”” Rev. Thomas Q. Strandburg

… TO GO REJOICING IN GOD’S NAME!

Hymn 206 I want to walk as a child of the light (standing) Houston

Benediction

Today’s Services

The flowers in the Chancel are given by the Lonsinger family in loving memory of Dick Lonsinger, who died January 21, 2015.

The flowers on the altar are given by Keith D. Will, Cheryl Lynn Graunke and Cynthia E. Argyle in loving memory of their parents, Ralph Doll Will and Ethel Gloria Smith Will.

*”When words alone cannot express,” from Worship Song, is our hymn of the month. The text is by John Thornburg, a Presbyterian minister who worshiped with us a few years ago when he lived in West Virginia. He’s now living in Texas. Note that the tune is that of our Doxology, Lasst uns erfreuen.

**Notes about today’s Handbell Anthem: After having heard the tune in Kingsfold, Sussex, England (thus its name), Ralph Vaughan Williams introduced it as a hymn tune inThe English Hymnal(1906) as a setting for Horatius Bonar's "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" found in previous UM hymnals but not in the current one, although there are three settings in our hymnal: 179 Sing a song of Bethlehem (Jesus’ life from cradle to cross), 285 To mock your reign O dearest Lord (Fred Pratt Green 1972) and 606 Come let us use the grace divine, a Wesley hymn from 1762. Handbell arranger H. Dean Wagner has created a stunningly beautiful arrangement of this noble tune.

Special music at 10:45 is provided by the Chancel Choir with guest musicians Keith Moorhouse, drums; and Brian Stahurski, bass; and the Chapel Bells, directed by Nancy R. Lutz. Contributions to the Friends of Music Fund enable us to enrich our worship with the addition of guest musicians.

Greeters 8:30 Betsy Harkins 10:45 Bob and Chris James

Worship options for children We encourage children to participate in the Children’s Sermon at both services, and in Kids Praise during the 10:45 service. Nursery services are offered in Room 204 of the Education Building. Ask ushers or greeters and follow signs for direction.

Today’s Scriptures

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

10Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. 11For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

14I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16(I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.)

17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. 18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Matthew 4:12-23

12Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— 16the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

18As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” 20Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

Podcasts of Sunday Sermons Would you like to share this morning’s sermon with a friend or did you miss a Sunday? Catch up on the messages from MLUMC with a podcast of Pastor Tom’s and others’ Sunday sermons. Sermons from the past three months are at

http:// mlumc.buzzsprout.com. You can navigate to the site from the link on our webpage, www.mlumc.org, through the app, Stitcher or through iTunes

Flower Donations Honor or remember a loved one or friend with a Sunday flower arrangement donation. Contact Sharon Slater, 412-343-1137.

Conference Apportionment Paid in Full! Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the congregation, the Apportionment match was accomplished. Before his death, Andy Smith donated $41,000 and challenged the congregation to match that amount. By January 8, enough funds were received to equal the match. This means our church raised enough funds in 2016 to pay our full asking of $97,000 from the Western Pennsylvania Conference. Our contribution supports the Conference mission projects, including flood relief in the Connellsville area, as well as many more projects throughout the world. In addition, the generous offerings in early January have made it possible to send a check to the Conference to pay an installment for our January apportionment bill. Our hope is to stay current in 2017 with our apportionment asking. Finally, all required bills were paid for the 2016 fiscal year which ensured full funding for our church’s ministries. God is truly blessing us as we continue to build His kingdom.

Become a Greeter: Extend a Welcome Hand

The Sunday morning greeter is often the first person a visitor or member contacts on entering the church. A greeter’s smile, handshake and cheerful words may set the tone for not only a church goer’s worship experience, but also an entire day. MLUMC is in need of Sunday morning greeters. Consider serving at one of the two worship services. You’ll become a vital part of the church’s ministry of hospitality and make new friends. If you can offer this service once or twice a year, fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or deliver it to the office.

Greeter Volunteer Name ______

Worship service choice ______8:30 ______10:45

Phone # ______email ______

Keep in Prayer

Convalescing in Care Facilities

Leila Berkey, Asbury Heights

Ed Clarke, Asbury Place

May Frederick, Concordia Health Care

Susan Lichtenfels, Curahealth Pittsburgh, Oakdale

Ann Swartz, Asbury Heights

Tim Watters, Baptist Homes

Convalescing at Home

Mary Caldwell, Jean George, Earl Killian

Dawn Lonsinger

In the Military

Jason Boyer, SPC Natalie Brown

Capt. Zachary Allen Finch, USMC
James Iantelli, 1st Lt. Jaskiewicz
S. Sgt. Keith Kimmell, Adam Kmick
PFC Brendan Lamport
Sgt. Matthew McConahan, Thomas Orda
Lt. Col. Mark Patterson

Lt. Com. Scott Patterson

Lt. Col. Sean Patterson
David Poncel, Sgt. Steven Reitz
Capt. Scott B. Rushe, Pastor Rick Townes
Maj. Azizi Wesmiller

Maj. Matthew C. Wesmiller
Sgt. Keith Scott Winkowski

Sgt. Michael Zimmerman

In Sympathy

Condolences are offered to the family of church member Robert “Bob” Fairgrieve, age 83, who died on Sunday, January 15, 2017. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, January 18 at our church. Bob was a member of MLUMC for over 68 years. Words of comfort for the family can be sent to his wife:

Mrs. Carol Fairgrieve

300 Madison Ave.

Apt. 517

Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to MLUMC’s former pastor, Rev. Oden Warman at the sudden passing of his brother John Warman on Tuesday, January 17, 2017:

Oden and Debbie Warman

6830 Wilson Road

Friendship, MD 2075

CALENDAR – SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 THRU SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

SUNDAY 1/22

8:30 am Worship Sanner Chapel

9:30 am Sunday School/ Coffee Café Various/ Brookline Parlor

10:45 am Worship Sanctuary

Kids Praise Welcome Center

12 pm German Luncheon Asbury Center

7 pm Boy Scout Patrol Leaders Meeting Network Room

MONDAY 1/23

7 pm Chapel Bells Rehearsal Bell Room

7:30 pm German Lessons Welcome Center

TUESDAY 1/24

6 pm Terrific Tuesday Asbury Center

7 pm Boy Scout Troop #23 Wesley Hall

7 pm Boy Scout Board of Reviews Room 105

WEDNESDAY 1/25

6:30 pm Wolf Cub Scout Den Epworth

7 pm Tiger Den Room 105

7:30 pm Mission Committee Welcome Center

THURSDAY 1/26

9:30 am Hands and Hearts Epworth

6:30 pm Webelos Wesley Hall

7 pm Prayer for Christian Unity St. Bernard’s RC Church

FRIDAY 1/27

9:30 am Women’s Bible Study Room 102

6:30 pm Cub Scout Bear Den Epworth