A Blessed Life

Our guest speaker this week is Rev. Dave Mason.

Gathering  Around  the  Word                        
Prelude                     Bob Senay                                                                   
ANNOUNCEMENTS                                   
CALL TO WORSHIP   
Leader: One: God gives us one day at a time:
People: Long enough for laughter to follow tears;
Leader: Deep enough for prayer and silence to pray
             together;
People: Time enough to help someone in need;
Leader: Plenty of time to notice beauty and praise the
             Maker;
People: Sufficient time to build a bridge of    
      forgiveness or tear down a wall of resentment;
Leader: The right time to embrace friends, smile at
         strangers, play with children, sing praise to God.
People: Praise God for this day we are given.
INVOCATION                                            Rev. Mason

HYMN    738  O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
CALL TO CONFESSION
Let us confess our sins before a merciful God:
 PRAYER OF CONFESSION               (UNISON)
Lord, forgive us for not realizing the kingdom of God unfolds in open places.  Forgive us for not realizing that the empty places in body and soul are the fertile soil for new growth. Forgive us for filling our lives to capacity, failing to recognize what is missing. Forgive us for not seeing that the ache of love lost is witness to the seed planted. Forgive us for not appreciating the pain of grief, for the fullness of love is woven with sorrow. Forgive us for the rejection of others who keep us mindful of that beyond.   Bless you for giving us the harmony of life in the Spirit,  for we will recognize true abundance. Amen.
*Time of silent prayer.
Assurance of Pardon
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.
*Passing the Peace
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you. 
*Response – Gloria Patri 
CHILDREN’S CHAT
 
​        The Word of God
Prayer for Illumination
 Scripture reading          MATTHEW 5: 1-12                                    
 L: The Word of the Lord
                  P: Thanks be to God !
Sermon     “ A BLESSED LIFE”
 
                Responding to the Word
HYMN   731 Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith
*Apostles Creed  
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                       
Prayer of dedication                                     
Prayers of the People                               Rev. Mason
The Lord’s Prayer
 
HYMN  824 Near to the Heart of God                                                                             Postlude                         Bob Senay       ​

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BIRTHDAYS: Ida Reese, Debbie Rugg, Helen Provenzano, Cheryl Bell
ANNIVERSARYS:  Ed & Carol Horne
SYMPATHYS:
To the Family of Frank Baker on the passing of his sister.
To the Family of Marvin Cutright.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Remember our food Collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”
Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the Community that may be in need at this time.

Please remember, if there is anything you want on the Joys and Concerns page let me know by Wednesday night. You can email me at [email protected].

Hi everyone, I would like to schedule a meeting next Thursday, February 2, to talk about restarting the choir. If you know of anyone else who might be interested, please let them know they can come as well. I was thinking of holding it during the day since I am off work that day, but if you want to meet later, we can do that. I’m thinking about noon, but I’m open to whatever time fits most schedules. Let me know.
Thanks,
Don Herschell

CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell,Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Jeff Durila, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Doris Ann Rowe, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Jean & Ron Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Frank Baker, Chuck Horton, Ruth Buterbaugh, Ed Horne, Donna West, Carol Knabenshue, Mike Diedier, Richard Wagner, Ruby Hathaway