Spiro First United Methodist Church

Main and Broadway Church: 918.962.2538

PO Box 427 Parsonage: 918.962.5445
Spiro, Oklahoma 74959 Pastor’s Cell: 918.839.7568

Welcome to Spiro First United Methodist Church

Serving the Community Since 1899
To Know Christ and Make Him Known

January 24, 2010

3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Theme: Mission of the Messiah

† Please stand as you are able.

 ORDER OF WORSHIP

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS

PRELUDE “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
Entrance of the Christ Light
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 19:7-11; 14 NRSV
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure,
making wise the simple;
The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the
LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes;
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than
honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Amen.
† OPENING HYMN “We’ll understand it better By and By” # 525 UMH
† OPENING PRAYER (in unison)
In you, O Lord our God, we find our joy, for through your law and your prophets
you formed a people in mercy and freedom,
in justice and righteousness.
Pour your Spirit on us today, that we who are Christ's body may bear the good
news of your ancient promises to all who seek you. Amen.
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostle’s Creed” # 881 UMH
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.
† Response “Gloria Patri” (Glory Be to the Father) # 70 UMH
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end Amen. Amen.
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST AND FELLOWSHIP
OFFERING “This Little Light of Mine” # 585 UMH
† DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Who all Blessings Flow” # 95 UMH
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
OLD TESTAMENT READING – Nehemiah 8:1-3; 5-6; 8-10 David Peterson
This is the word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE Gary Withrow
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
(Quiet prayer and mediation – feel free to kneel at your seat or the altar if desired)
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison)
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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. AMEN.
PRAYER RESPONSE “O Come Let Us Adore Him” (chorus only) # 234 UMH
 O come let us adore Him, o come let us adore Him;
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
For He alone is worthy, for He alone is worthy;
For He alone is worthy, Christ the Lord.
† HYMN OF PREPARATION “Where Love is Found” # 643 UMH
NEW TESTAMENT READING – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a David Peterson
This is the word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM Rhonda Peterson
GOSPEL LESSON Luke 4:4-21
PROCLAMATION “Mission of the Messiah” Gary Withrow
HYMN OF INVITATION “Nothing Between” # 373 UMH
† DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
† POSTLUDE “Lord of the Dance” # 261 UMH
MINISTRY TEAM
Every Member A Minister
Gary Withrow Pastor
Rhonda Peterson Worship Leader
David Peterson Liturgist
Lynne Balzer Guitar
Kathleen Cameron Keyboard
Dorothy Tolsdorf Autoharp

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This Week at Spiro First UMC

Saturday, January 30th
Worship Team Meets ..................................................................................................... 9:00 am
Sunday, January 31st
Sunday School ................................................................................................................ 9:45 am
Worship ......................................................................................................................... 11:10 am
Lectionary Scriptures for Next Week:
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (Old Testament)
Psalm 71:1-6 (Call to Worship)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (New Testament)
Luke 4:21-30 (Proclamation of the Gospel)

Church Life
FaithWorks Newsletter
A church newsletter begins in February called FaithWorks,
a Journal of the Spiro First United Methodist Church. The
newsletter ministry will have announcements and news
from the church’s ministries, a short message from Gary, a monthly calendar, recognition of
members’ special days and achievements, and more. FaithWorks is edited by Kathy Early
and is scheduled to be out this week.
Construction Work on Gutters and Interior Complete
The final payment was made last week on the gutter project! While the payment was
made from funds on hand, not all the cost of this upgrade has been yet funded through
special offerings or pledges. Please consider this need in your personal stewardship
ministry.
Some have mentioned how nice it would be to have an open house now that the work
is complete. Gary talked to the crews this week about attending and they were receptive.
It would be nice if we could coordinate this with a visit from Linda Harker for a dedication
service.
Visioning Conference Planned
At Church Council meeting there was consensus for a visioning conference in February
to suggest, discuss, and adopt a ministry action plan for carrying out our mission and
ministries in the coming year. These are exciting days at FUMC with a lot happening and a
lot of opportunities. Please be thinking and praying about the ideas you may want to
bring to a visioning meeting. An idea starter might be: What might happen if…?
Haiti Health Kits Received
The church has received numerous Health Kits for the Haiti Relief call that went out
after that country was devastated by an 7.0 earthquake. We received an email that the
health kits are being sent to a receding point in Louisiana next week. We’ll send the ones
we have out, but it is not too late to bring in some more.

Lenten Emphasis
Description of Study Materials

Hard Cover Text 40 Day of Reflection

Study Guide

No single event in human history has received more attention than the
suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book, Adam
Hamilton guides us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life.
Each chapter is designed to help the reader experience and understand the significance
of Jesus' suffering and death in a way you have never done before. Whether readers are
long-time Christians or simply curious about the story of Christ's crucifixion, they are invited
to join the author in retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus' life.
Chapter Titles
The Last Supper
The Garden of Gethsemane
Condemned by the Righteous
Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate
The Torture and Humiliation of the King
The Crucifixion
Christ the Victor
A companion DVD takes us to the Holy Land with Adam Hamilton to visit the sites where
those earth-shaking events took place. We walk where Jesus walked and see what he may
have seen, along the road that led to the pain and triumph of the cross.
Reading the text, participating in the 40 days of reflection, watching the video, and
spending an hour in discussion is sure to reinforce the history changing events of Lent and
make this study a meaningful experience for anyone.
Lenten Emphasis starts Sunday night February 21 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall, along
with finger foods and informal worship.
Suggested donation for study materials: $20.00.

Adam Hamilton is pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, one of the fastest growing, most highly
visible churches in the country. Named by PBS’s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly as one of the top “Ten People to Watch,”
Hamilton is the author of Enough, Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, Selling Swimsuits in the Arctic,
Confronting the Controversies, Making Love Last a Lifetime, Unleashing the Word, Leading Beyond the Walls, Christianity
and World Religions, and Christianity’s Family Tree, all published by Abingdon Press .
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