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Third Sunday After Epiphany January 26, 2014 8:45 and 10:55 a.m.

Central United Methodist Church Asheville, North Carolina

Pastors:

Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn Rev. Julie Wilburn Peeler Rev. Luke Lingle

Director of Music: Organist: Children’s Time:

Russell Nelson Corey Powell Jessica Tripp

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Service of the Word January 26, 2014 WELCOME AND GREETING CHIMES OF THE TRINITY VOLUNTARY (8:45) (10:55)

“Andante” “March” from Ceremonial Music

Felix Mendelssohn J.S. Bach/arr. Drummond

The Brass Quartet; Suzanne Brown, director

CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN 64

“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”

NICAEA

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Modern Affirmation Let us affirm our faith. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love: whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man: the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives: whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love, as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (10:55) Julia Ledesma, 17 Bridgestone Rd, Swannanoa, 28778 Mike and Barbara Leppala, 12 Thistle Knoll Ct, Asheville, 28803 Marcia and Mary Longknight, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, 28801 Darrell Meadows, 175 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, 28804 Hillary Sherman, 6 Claircastle Dr, Weaverville, 28787 Susanne Swift, 165 South French Broad Ave, #405, Asheville, 28801

(Hymnal, 70)

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ANTHEM (8:45)

“March” from Ceremonial Music

J.S. Bach/arr. Drummond

The Brass Quartet; Suzanne Brown, director

(10:55)

“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”

Ralph Manuel

The Chancel Choir O Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give thee back the life I owe, That in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in thy sunshine's glow its day may brighter, fairer be. O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain, That morn shall tearless be. O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Text: George Matheson, alt.

PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER

(Hymnal, 895) Prayer request forms are available in the pew rack. You are invited to write your requests and place them in the offering plate. Mark any private requests as “confidential” and they will be known only to the pastors.

OFFERTORY

“Chaconne”

François Couperin/arr. Drummond

The Brass Quartet

*DOXOLOGY

(Hymnal, 94)

Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad at this time.

CHILDREN’S TIME All children leaving the Sanctuary, must have a stick-on name tag. The name tag table is located outside the Sanctuary by the Chapel. (8:45) Following Children’s Time, children ages 4 through Kindergarten may exit for Joyful Times (Room 103). Two- and three-year-olds may go to the Nursery. (10:55) Following Children’s Time, children ages 4 through 2nd grade may exit for Young Discoverers in Room 205. Two- and three--year-olds may go to Joyful Times (Room 101).

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SCRIPTURE

Philippians 1:12-26

Pew Bible, NT p.240(LP) p.185(SP)

The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON

“When The Choices Are Gone”

*HYMN 529

Dr. Rob Blackburn

“How Firm a Foundation”

BENEDICTION RESPONSE

FOUNDATION

“Allelluia, Amen”

Wiltse

“Toccata Giocosa”

Gilbert Martin

*CHIMES OF THE TRINITY VOLUNTARY

Brass Quartet: Ed Towson, Carl Wilcox, Frank Towson, Sherrill Barber Timpani: Heath Towson *Please stand, if you are able We welcome all Visitors and Newcomers to our service today. Please sign the Fellowship Pad with your name, address, phone, and email so we can welcome you to Central. The flowers in the Chancel today are placed by Eddie and Betty Dalton, in memory of their parents Cap and Ina Isbill and Jack and Evelyn Dalton. Acolytes: 8:45 Hannah Mosher 10:55 Meg Campbell, Abby Russ Greeters: 8:45 Bob and Shirl McDonald, Scott McDonald 10:55 Ellie Hagmann, Barbar Mayer, William Coin, Veronica Colvard Ushers: 8:45 Bruce Peterson, Capt., Carol Peterson, Jeff Davis, Jami Davis 10:55 Jean McGuire, Capt., Joe McGuire, Jack Hobbs, Nancy Yost, Wallace Kirby Video: 8:45 Steve Holland 10:55 Chris Bainbridge Sound System: 8:45 Clinton Smoke 10:55 Jeff Joyce Altar Guild: Thorunn Ivey, Kay Goodman, Barbara Weinkle, Martha Hayes, Sallie Salley, Eleanor Campbell, Ann Rennard, Sue Kindley, Pat Shealy, Sara Bissette, Cecilia Williams

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Bolivia Mission Trip Informational Meeting TODAY at 12:15 pm in the Conference Room Each year a group of folks from Central UMC head down to Taccachia Bolivia to spend time volunteering at the Kory Wawanaca Children’s Home started by Rob’s daughter, Carrie Blackburn Brown. This year our team will be working at the home April 21st- May 2nd. If you would like to find out more information, or sign up for the trip please contact Stephen Brown [email protected] 828-253-3316.

Youth Sunday Brunch The Super Bowl is next weekend, and we are going to start off Super Bowl Sunday with an early Super Fan’s breakfast. Sunday February the 2nd families of Middle and High School Students are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a Sunday School Kickoff Brunch for 2014. February the 9th Pastor Luke Lingle will start teaching a parents Sunday school class that will follow the same curriculum that the Middle school and High School Youth are learning. Our hope is that the church can help facilitate some biblical/faith conversations amongst families outside of the church walls. If you would like to find out more about the class or the breakfast, call or email [email protected] 828-253-3316

M.O.M.S. Whether you’re a new mother or have been a matriarch for a while now, every mom needs some special support and words of encouragement along her journey of raising godly children. Central has formed a new group - M.O.M.S. (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) in order to provide a place for mothers to share their experiences, offer advice to one another, laugh together and pray for each other. M.O.M.S. meets weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the Parlor at Central. Childcare is provided by the church. Please contact Sarah Bainbridge at [email protected]

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Central Calendar for January 26-February 1, 2014 Sunday 9:30-10:45 am 10:00 am 4:15 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm Monday:

10:30 am 7:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am 2:00 pm

Wednesday: 5:30-7:45 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Thursday:

10:30 am 7:00 pm

Blood Pressure, SRC Newcomer Class, Conference Room Youth Choir UMYF Confirmation Class Intercessory Prayer Group, Conference Room Boy Scouts, Scout Room Jot and Tittle Volunteers, 305 Wesley Singers, Choir Room

Wednesday Night IMPACT Handbells Rehearsal Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Intercessory Prayer Group, Givens Estates Brass Rehearsal, Choir Room

Friday: Saturday: 4:45-5:45 pm

Saturday SONday School, 205

Suggested Daily Bible Readings Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23; Mark 1:14-20

Central United Methodist Church of Asheville, Inc. 27 Church Street • Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (828) 253-3316 • FAX: (828) 254-8796 • Website: www.centralumc.org