1JANUARY

Our Mission:Putting our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Thank you for worshiping with us! We’re so glad you’re visiting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask an usher or greeter. They are happy to answer any questions and will accommodate any special need you may have in any way they can! We hope to see you again soon!

First Time Here?

Children are an important part of our church family! We welcome little ones to worship with their family or to take advantage of our specially designed KIDZ programming. KIDZ stands for Know God, Impact Others, Develop Disciples, and have Zeal!

During WorshipChildren are invited to come up front for the KIDZ Moment.

KIDZ WorshipElementary age children are invited to KIDZ Worship following the KIDZ Moment or they can remain in the service. KIDZ Worship takes place in the Celebration Center. Children may be picked up at the Celebration Center at the conclusion of worship.

KIDZ Care for infants through pre-K is available all morning.

Our Pastors Pastor Andy Payton• seniorpastor@methodisttemple.church

Pastor David Warren• associatepastor@methodisttemple.church

Pastor Pat Jackson• visitation@methodisttemple.church Global Missionaries

Tom Heaton • Mission Guatemala

Berit Skaare • Ilula Orphanage, Tanzania

David Duncan • Lebanon/Jordan

T his Week at Methodist TempleSunday, January 1st

Communion SundayNo Youth Group

Monday, January 2nd

6:15 pm Cub Scouts Teen Center 6:00 pm Missions Meeting Fish Bowl

Tuesday,January 3rd

9:00 am SAM’S Exercise Celebration Center6:30 pm Guys Night Teen Center

Wednesday, January 4th

6:15 pm Boy Scouts Scout Room6:30 pm Girls Night Teen Lounge

Thursday, January 5th 9:00 am SAM’S Exercise Celebration Center11:30 am SAM’s Out to Lunch Bunch Red Lobster6:00 pm Choir Practice Music Center7:00 pm Bell Choir Music Center

Friday, January 6th

6:00 pm Boot Camp Teen Center

Saturday, January 7th No planned church activities

Sunday, January 8th

No planned church activities5:30 pm Middle School Youth Group Teen Center6:45 pm High School Youth Group Teen Center

Polar Plunge

Cold temperatures already giving your family cabin fever? Our annu-al Polar Plunge returns on Saturday, January 28th at the downtown YMCA from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. We have reserved the heated indoor pool for this family event. Swimming not your thing? We also have the activity room reserved with games for all ages.

Our Children’s Team joined forces with our Outreach Team to invite families from the Vision 1505 residence.

Sign up today at Connection Central or online at www.methodisttem-ple.church/events.

What’s going on at Methodist Temple...

Order of Worship The snowflake (*) designates when the congregation will please stand. Worshipers who find standing difficult are invited to remain seated.

Pre-Service Music

Welcome

Prelude “The Shepherds Bid Farewell To The Holy Family” by H. Berlioz

Call to Worship

Choral Introit “Star of Wonder”

zChimes & Service of LightThe congregation stands with the first note of the chimes.

The acolytes bring the living flame, symbolizing the presence of God’s Holy Spirit.

xHymn (#251 in Hymnal) “Go, Tell It On The Mountain”

yPassing of the Peace

Call to Prayer (Please devote your attention to the video screen)

Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer

Giving Tithes & Offerings “Salvation Now Is Come To Earth” by J. Sweelink

wDoxology (#95 in Hymnal) The congregation stands as the Ushers return the offering to the Altar.

KIDZ Moment

Anthem “African Noel” arr. by Andre J. Thomas

Scripture Reading Matthew 25:31-46

Message “Awakening: Woke”

CommunionAll are invited to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please join in the sung responses in “The Great Thanksgiving” available on the video screen or page 17 in the hymnal.

vHymn (#432 in Hymnal) “Jesu, Jesu”The altar of this church is open to you, come-come to witness, come to repent, come to pray.

uChimes & Service of Light

The acolytes enter during the last stanza of the closing hymn to carry a flame from the altar at the end of the service as a symbol that we must carry the light of Christ out from the church and into the world.

tBenediction “Franciscan Blessing”

Postlude “Noel Allemande ” by L. Couperin

Welcome to this hour of worship. May you find joy in the songs of praise. May you find guidance in the Word of God. May you find peace in a whispered prayer. May you find strength and hope in the renewal of your spirit.

Today’s Speaker Sarah Cannon

Today’s choral selections are provided by the Temple Choir, under the direction of Joan Nevill.

Organist: Barbara Waite

Pre Service Music: Merrilyn Governor

Message Notes