January 19 Worship Bulletin

January 19, 2025
The Table of Belonging

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ci8vv24Pryo

In consideration of others, please silence your cell phones.

The prelude calls us to worship; let us listen quietly in reflection and prayer.

*Indicates please stand if you are able

GATHERING

Prelude...Kyle Dacon (he/him) / “Be Thou My Vision,” arranged by Kristle Hal

Welcome...Rev. Elizabeth Burg (she/her)

*Call to Worship...Rebecca Glancy (she/her)
Leader: We are called. We are called as individuals, as families, as a faith community.

People: We are called to be the church—a space, a place, a people of shaping, growing, and sending.

Leader: Together we learn.

People: Together, we learn the way of love and live it boldly in the world.

Leader: Like a table set with care, God’s invitation extends beyond what we can see.

People: At this table, there is room for all—those here, those on the way, and those we have yet to meet.

Leader: Here, we build connections that sustain us and seek the well-being of all.

People: In shared life, we find joy, purpose, and God’s presence.

Leader: Come, let us worship the One who calls us to gather, to grow, and to make room for all.

All: With open hearts and ready hands, we worship the God of love and community.

*Hymn...“In the Midst of New Dimensions” (TFWS #2238)

LISTENING

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-7 (CEB)...Rebecca Glancy
The LORD of heavenly forces, the God of Israel, proclaims to all the exiles I have carried off from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and settle down; cultivate gardens and eat what they produce. Get married and have children; then help your sons find wives and your daughters find husbands in order that they too may have children. Increase in number there so that you don’t dwindle away. Promote the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because your future depends on its welfare.

For the Word of God in scripture, for the Word of God among us, and for the Word of God within us, we say... Thanks be to God.

Hymn of Reflection...“Spirit of the Living God” (UMH #393)

Message...Rev. Elizabeth / “The Table of Belonging”

RESPONDING

Choral Anthem...“Peace Song” by Greg Gilpin

Community prayer concerns and celebrations
Please wait for Rev. Elizabeth or the usher to bring you a microphone so that all in the congregation will be able to hear your prayer clearly.

Pastoral Prayer and Silent Prayer...Rev. Elizabeth

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Creator,† who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done in 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

†Please use the language for God that resonates with your soul and helps you connect with the Divine.

Offering...Rev. Elizabeth
Donations to St. Paul’s by cash or check can be left in the offering plate on the usher’s table at the back of the sanctuary.

Doxology...“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH#94)

SENDING

Connecting...Rev. Elizabeth

*Hymn...“Here I Am, Lord” (UMH #593)

*Words for the Journey...Rev. Elizabeth
Please stand to receive the benediction and then be seated if you wish to enjoy the postlude.

Postlude...Kyle Dacon / “Doxology” arranged by Mark Hayes