WISDOM January 12, 2020 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary The first of the classic “cardinal virtues� of the faith, wisdom is what the Old Testament writers describe as the basis for understanding God. All good change begins with choices made out of wisdom, which leads to making better choices for your life. How do we learn to be wise? Wisdom comes from the presence of the Lord.
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PRELUDE | Fanfare William Mathias, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist *CALL TO WORSHIP Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. We begin in the name of the Lord who made us. Let us sing and worship together as we praise God’s holy name. *OPENING HYMN | Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee 89 | Hymn to Joy 1
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
2 All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.
3 Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well-spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. 4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began; love divine is reigning o’er us, binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife; joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy +catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Please rise in body or spirit. 2
+In this instance, catholic means universal.
*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. CHILDREN’S MOMENT WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Rhodes Robinson Watkins, son of David and Libby Watkins We are happy to celebrate your entrance into Christ’s holy church and welcome you into this church family. With you we renew our vows to uphold the church through worshiping, connecting, serving, and giving. With God’s help, we will shape our lives to follow the example of Christ, to surround you in steadfast love, so you may grow in the faith, and be confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to abundant life. SUNG RESPONSE Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way, wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
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CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL RESPONSE
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WITNESS STORY OFFERTORY | Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates William Mathias, composer | Chancel Choir Lift up your heads, O ye gates and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty in battle. The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.
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WISDOM
Dr. Scott Engle and Rev. Arthur Jones
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INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
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*CLOSING HYMN | Open My Eyes, That I May See 454 | Open My Eyes *BENEDICTION I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside by thee. Exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, Let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. POSTLUDE | Festival Toccata Percy Fletcher, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist
Witness is the new story project of St. Andrew. Together, let’s pass on the stories of our faith to future generations. To learn more and see stories of changed lives, visit standrewumc.org/witness. To learn about how you can share your story, send an email to witness@ standrewumc.org. 4
PRAYER FOCUS Need Prayer? | No need is too big or too small for God. If you need help in this area of your life, our pastors and Prayer Team are available to pray for you. Please send your Prayer Request as directed below.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Sympathy George, Cathey, Madison and Trey Wiederecht in the death of father and grandfather (Dec. 19) Michael, Erica, Letta, Gray and Rhett Tuscano in the death of father and grandfather, Denny Gray (Dec. 20) Doug, Shannon, Hayden and Paige Scherr in the death of brother and uncle, Dennis Scherr (Dec. 26) The Tucker family in the death of Scott Tucker (Dec. 27) Jo Ausley in the death of her husband, Boyd Ausley (Dec. 31) Long-Term Care Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, Carol Murphy, Jeff Simmons, Emory Walker and Betty White
PRAYER REQUESTS You may share a joy, a concern or a sorrow by visiting our website at standrewumc.org/ prayer or by calling our prayer line at 214-291-8044.Your requests are lifted up by our pastors and Prayer Team each week.
ACH Giving | Schedule recurring gifts to the church directly from your checking or savings account with simple, secure setup in Realm.You can change amounts, frequency, and other information using your phone or desktop computer. In the Giving section of Realm, select checking or savings in the dropdown menu to get started. Learn more about Realm on our website. standrewumc.org/realmconnect
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news Bible Groups | Winter Studies Begin January 2020 | These groups focus on biblical studies and meet at different times throughout the year. We offer a Women’s Monday Morning group, Women’s Spiritual Growth Group, and a Thursday Morning group. See our website for dates, times, and topics of study. standrewumc.org/biblegroups PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays (Except First of Month), 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | Senior adults connect through educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Contact Allison, ajean@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/pals JANUARY 15 | The Warren Center, Beverly Warren 22 | Lunch and tour Soccer Hall of Fame, Frisco. Bus leaves church at 11:00 a.m. 29 | Game Day, Skipbo and snacks United Methodist Women | All are welcome. standrewumc.org/umw Rachel Group | January 13, 7:00 p.m., Room 126, Costa Rica Mission Projects, by Sue & Greg Hasty LIFT | January 19, 6:30 p.m., Room 131, Feed My Starving Children,speaker Mom to Mom | Mom to Mom provides a positive atmosphere for sharing ideas, discussing common struggles and embracing the delights of raising children. We are open to all mothers looking for spiritual growth and friendship. Check the website for group meeting days and times. standrewumc.org/news/momtomom ImagineU Mentoring | Help high school students facing challenges in education by mentoring them through their journey. The United Methodist Men of St. Andrew seek volunteers to serve with ImagineU, a yearly mentorship program for students in our community. standrewumc.org/news/imagineu United Methodist Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Every Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 | United Methodist Men (UMM) endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christ-like in their daily living. standrewumc. org/men Career Care Ministry | Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 131 | This free, weekly support/ coaching group helps those who are out of work or mis-employed and seeking a career change. New Member Orientation begins at 6:00 p.m. standrewumc.org/careercare Party Bridge Group for Women at St. Andrew | Planning Meeting, Tuesday, January 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 123 | Join in the fun and invite friends, family, and neighbors. Bring your 2020 calendar. Contact Janet Stovall at jstovall@verizon.net or 972-608-0009. “A Little Deeper” Book Club | Wednesday, January 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Room 126 Our book discussion in January is Illuminations by Mary Sharratt. A light lunch will be served and please bring your own drink. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults
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GET INVOLVED | standrewumc.org/news
Financial Peace University | Tuesdays, February 4-April 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 131 | Find financial peace with Dave Ramsey’s 9-week, resource management class series. Try the first class as a free trial! Email Bill Brewer at bdfaith@sbcglobal.net to reserve your trial spot. standrewumc. org/news/FinancialPeace
Sunday Morning Groups | We build relationships and learn together at Sunday Morning Groups. Our groups invite you to start the year by visiting! See our webpage for an info sheet with group age ranges, time/location of meetings, and a campus map. standrewumc.org/news/ SundayMorningGroups
Preschool Registration | At St. Andrew Preschool, we worship and learn, love and serve in a nationally-accredited program. We offer classes for 12 months through 5 years, and Pre-K 5. Registration is open January 27-31. standrewumc.org/SAPreschool
Kindermusik | Kindermusik engages parents and their babies and toddlers to learn through music and movement. Registration online is open for Spring 2020 classes on campus! Classes begin January 28. standrewumc.org/news/ Kindermusik
Lift Podcast | Returns in January We invite you to listen to Lift: A Parenting Podcast, where we ask questions about family and faith. Season 2 begins soon! standrewumc.org/liftpodcast
United Methodist Men Sweetheart Dinner and Movie | February 7, 6:00 p.m., Festival Hall | Honor your sweetheart! Order tickets online 24/7 or Sunday mornings, January 19-February 2. standrewumc.org/news/SweetheartNight 7
Connection Group Matching Days | Today, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Festival Hall Are you seeking spiritual community? Come meet leaders from small groups that are welcoming new members. Our team will help match you with a group! standrewumc.org/ news/matchingdays
Arts Foundation of St. Andrew Upcoming events include an organ recital with Thierry Escaich, the return of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, plus adult music and art classes! See our website for dates and times. standrewumc.org/arts
Starting Point | Whether today is your first day to attend, or you’ve been a longtime member, learn about who we are as a church in our three Starting Point classes. Take a tour, meet church members, and have your questions answered. standrewumc.org/starting-point
St. Andrew United Methodist Church 5801 W. Plano Parkway | Plano, TX 75093 | 972-380-8001 | standrewumc.org