Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
January 29, 2017

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.seabrightumc.org

FOOTPRINTS
Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.
Downstairs fellowship hall

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.

SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet weekly. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns – (732) 530-7003 or text (732) 861-9041

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!
A Service of Word & Music
RINGING OF THE BELL
PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
PRELUDE (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader: A gentle answer turns away wrath,

People: but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Leader: The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,

People: but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

INTRODUCTION “Into My Heart” (Verse 1) FWS 2160

HYMN OF INVOCATION
“Hymn 1” UMH

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Depend upon God to grant your heart’s desire.

People: We will commit our lives to Christ and trust the Spirit to do what is beyond our doing.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

God on high, we bow before you humbly but we cannot claim to always love kindness and do justice. Though we aspire to achieve this perfection, we can now offer only the advocacy of Jesus who has achieved such sinlessness before you. Continue the work of the Spirit in our transformation for your name’s sake. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING
“Micah 6:1-8” Page 1452
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Hymn 2” UMH
PSALM “15:1-5” UMH 747
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“1 Corinthians 1:18-31” PAGE 1770

GOSPEL
“Matthew 5:1-12” PAGE 1505

MESSAGE
“MORNING MESSAGE” Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

MOMENT OF SILENCE

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

GLORIA PATRI UMH 70

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PASSING OF THE PEACE

OFFERING OF SELF AND RESOURCES

HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Hymn 3” UMH

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 22, 2017

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.seabrightumc.org

FOOTPRINTS
Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.
Downstairs fellowship hall

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.

SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet weekly. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns – (732) 530-7003 or text (732) 861-9041

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!
A Service of Word & Music
RINGING OF THE BELL
PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
PRELUDE (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader: When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

People: In God, whose word I praise-

Leader: in God I trust and am not afraid.

People: What can mere mortals do to me?

INTRODUCTION “Into My Heart” (Verse 1) FWS 2160

HYMN OF INVOCATION
“HYMN 1”

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Be constant in God’s house all the days of your life.

People: Gaze upon the beauty of the Eternal One and seek the Eternal in God’s temple.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have dishonored your name by our quarrels and dissensions. We have frequently bragged about our own denominations, at the expense of other denominations. We have guessed at the opinions and beliefs of others, without the patience to ask and to listen to them in order to understand. Too often we have stressed our differences, without any appreciation of our common faith and baptism. Forgive such pride that projects our own “wisdom” and clouds the gospel of your cross; for your own Name’s sake. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING
“Isaiah 9:1-4” Page 1073
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“HYMN 2”
PSALM “27:1, 4-9” UMH 758
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“1 Corinthians 1:10-18” PAGE 1770

GOSPEL
“Matthew 4:12-23” PAGE 1504

MESSAGE
“MORNING MESSAGE” Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Moment of Silence

Affirmation of Faith

Gloria Patri UMH 70

Prayers of the People

Passing of the Peace

Offering of Self and Resources

Hymn of Dedication
“HYMN 3”

Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – Please stand to Praise God

Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 15, 2017

TODAY, 1:30 P.M.
Memorial Service for Doris Janda

FOOTPRINTS
Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.
Downstairs fellowship hall

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.

SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet weekly. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns is the contact – Call 732-530-7003 or text 732-861-9041

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!
A Service of Word & Music
RINGING OF THE BELL
PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
PRELUDE (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader: The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength;

People: indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.

Leader: Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity.

INTRODUCTION “Into My Heart” (Verse 1) FWS 2160

HYMN OF INVOCATION
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness “ UMH 140

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Do not keep the goodness of God hidden in your heart.

People: We will proclaim God’s faithfulness and saving power.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

As we are gathered in your presence, O God, we proclaim your faithfulness and saving power. Like the first twelve we have followed Jesus as our teacher and believe that he is your anointed servant. Through him we have received the Spirit without whom we could not pray as we ought. Accept our spiritual worship through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING
“Isaiah 49:1-7” Page 1139
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Amazing Grace” FWS 2088
PSALM “40:1-11” UMH 774
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“1 Corinthians 1:1-9” PAGE 1769

GOSPEL
“John 1:29-42” PAGE 1648

MESSAGE
“MORNING MESSAGE” Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

MOMENT OF SILENCE

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

GLORIA PATRI UMH 70

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PASSING OF THE PEACE

OFFERING OF SELF AND RESOURCES

HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Just As I Am, Without One Plea” UMH 230

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

First Sunday After the Epiphany
January 8, 2017

FOOTPRINTS
Cancelled for Tonight

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.

SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet every Monday. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns – Call (732) 530-7003 or text (732) 861-9041

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10 AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!
A Service of Word & Music
RINGING OF THE BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASSING OF THE PEACE

INTRODUCTION “Into My Heart” (Verse 1) FWS 2160

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all..
People: And also with you.
Leader: Sing out your praises and say;
People: God has saved his people.
Leader: See how the Savior brings them from the end of the earth,
People: The blind and lame among them,
Leader: Women with child,
People: And women in labor, a great company.
Leader: Young men and old shall rejoice,
People: Then shall the girl show her joy in the dance.
Leader: God turns their mourning into gladness;
People: And gives them joy to outdo their sorrow.

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH 145
“Morning Has Broken”
(Please be seated)
PRAYER OF INVOCATION

God of our hopes, Christ of our faith, Spirit in our hearts, welcome to worship you with joy and gladness. Your goodness knows no limits of generation or gender, of condition or citizenship. You are kind to all, and we worship you in all sincerity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People

PASTORAL PRAYER

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 883

GLORIA PATRI UMH 70
(Please be seated)
OFFERING

DOXOLOGY

HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH 601
“Thy Word Is A Lamp”
(Please be seated)

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING
“ Isaiah 43:18-21”
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“John 1:1-10”

GOSPEL
“Matthew 5:1-16”

MESSAGE
“Morning Message” Rev. Wayne Ackerman

BRIEF ORDER OF COMMUNION
Call to Confession (Pastor)
Prayer of Confession (Pray in Silence)
Taking of Bread and Cup

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

HYMN OF DEDICATION UMH 254
“WeThree Kings”

BENEDICTION

SENDING FORTH FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD