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Prelude: Sinfonia 10 J.S. Bach

Gathering and Announcements
Peace

Introit: hymn 328 “ Surely the Presence of the Lord”

Call to Worship Psalm 111 p.832 (no musical response)

*Hymn  127 “Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

Prayer of Reconciliation:
Holy and awesome God, your Son’s authority is found in integrity and living truth, not the assertion of power over others.
Open our imaginations to new dimensions of your love,
and heal us of all that severs us from you and one another,
that we may grow into the vision you unfold before us. Amen.

Children’s Sermon

Musical Interlude : Arietta Edvard Grieg

Lessons and Discussion
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28

Hymn words p.264”Silence, Frenzied, Unclean Spirit”  tune p. 581

Concerns and Celebrations
Silent Prayer

Unison Prayer
Heavenly Parent, we thank you for  glimpses of your truth and  the wisdom of the prophets. We thank you for your presence in Jesus and in the Holy Spirit with us now.  Visit those whom we have named in love and concern that they may know they are not alone in their struggles.
Perfect Light of revelation, as you shone in the life of Jesus,
whose epiphany we celebrate, so shine in us and through us,
that we may become beacons of truth and compassion,
enlightening all we do in our humble walk with thee.  Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn  430 “O master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

Offering
*Hymn 95 “Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow”

Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Awesome God, you sent Jesus to teach people firsthand the power of your love, grace, and authority. Jesus washed away unclean spirits and performed countless other miracles so that even the faithless would experience your love. You call us to be mindful and vigilant of the extraordinary miracles that you continue to work in our lives today. May this offering undergird ministries that show others your miraculous love, grace, and authority. Amen.

Benediction :   Hymn 673  “ God Be with You till We Meet Again”

Postlude: Gott ist mein Heil Johan Walther

Please join us for coffee in fellowship hall after service.
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Organist:  Carol Loud
Worship Leader: Emily Broderick
Discussion Leader:  Dan Cabot
Next Week’s Lessons:  Isaiah 40:21-31: Psalm 147:1-11, 20c;
1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
*Stand if you are able

Brennan and Co.  installed the new one.

ABEL’S HILL CEMETERY

God beyond our knowing, grant us today new glimpses of who you are and what you intend for us to be.  The powers of this earth bow before you in humble adoration. Our lives are insignificant except as you enlist us to be a part of your eternal purposes.  You draw us irresistibly toward the light.  We need the sense of purpose you engender among us.  Come, Holy Mystery, to reveal as much of your truth as we can stretch to understand and receive into our lives.  Amen

Sandra Bittermann Atwood tuning harp in church Saturday morning before the furnace went out.

The harp was retuned in the cold later before the furnace decided to work and the congregation arrived at 5:30.  Musicians warmed their hands as best they could and made wonderful music for the candle light service.  Thanks to Sandy, Carol Loud and Helen Stratford.

Tearing off the old.

The south  roof is stripped and the ice and water barrier(better than roofing paper) applied.

Stripping off the South side.

Kim Cottrill, Kathie Carroll and Emily Broderick put together a beautiful table of Christmas items for sale.

Light’s Characteristics are:

1. The nearer we are to the source, the brighter the light appears.

2. Light reveals: the brighter the light, the more revealing it is.

3. Light reflects more clearly from a clean surface.

4. Light reveals uncleanness but cannot itself be adulterated.

5. Light is nothing to the blind: they cannot see it or appreciate it.

6. A person walking with his face away from the light walks in his own shadow, hence in the darkness.

7.  A person walking toward the light walks in the light.

8. Light cannot dwell with darkness nor darkness with light.

by C. F. Bundy

There was a unanimous vote to support Connie Teixiera’s mission to the homeless on M.V.