January 1, 2017

-Gathering into worship-

*Those that are able are invited to stand

*Call to Worship

Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem.

Too long we've gone the wrong way, followed the wrong stars!

We went South following movie stars, greed, and lust.
Star of Wonder...

We went East following stars of militarism, nationalism, and war.
Star of Light...

We even went North following our own visions, our own intuition, our own way.
Star with Royal Beauty Bright...

Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem.
The Star of Hope.
The Star of Peace.
The Star of Joy.
The Star of Love.
The Star that is You.

*Hymn “The First Noel” #245

*Scripture Isaiah 60:1-6

*Hymn “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright” #247

Welcome and Announcements

-Reflecting on the Story-

Children’s Sermon

Anthem “Christmas Calypso” Choir

Scripture Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Hymn “Star-Child” #2095

in The Faith We Sing

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / 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.

The Great Thanksgiving

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper

-Responding to God’s Word-

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

Prayer of Thanksgiving

*Hymn “There’s a Song in the Air” #249

*Benediction

*Chorus “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” (Refrain) #251

Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;

go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.

January Mission Opportunity

This January we will focus on the Home of Hope Outreach program.

The Home of Hope Outreach program now keeps about 400 kids in school by sponsors who pay $100.00/year to cover school fees.

Mifflin Avenue will sponsor two children,

a girl named Ivy Chimasa and a boy named Panashe Nyaumba.

Make your check out to MAUMC and write “Home of Hope” on the memo line.