Epiphany Order of Worship - Sunday, January 01, 2023, 10:30am

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Kenn Curren, Pastor
                                                                 124 N Market St
                                                                 Loudonville, OH
                                                                 44842
                                                                 office hours:
                                                                 Mon-Thu 9am-12pm

Our Mission: Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by
             reaching the unbeliever for Christ, discipling the believer in Christ, and
             preparing God’s people to serve in the name of Christ.

         Sunday, January 01, 2023, 10:30am
                     Epiphany
                                 Order of Worship
Prelude                                                             Jessica Wagner

Announcements                                                      Cindy Maxwell

Prayer of Thanksgiving                                                  Pastor Kenn

Doxology                                                                             #95

Call to Worship                            Cindy Maxwell
Christ is born; give him glory!
    Christ has come down from heaven; receive him!
    Christ is now on earth; exalt him!
O you earth, sing to the Lord!
    O you nations, praise him in joy, for he has been
    glorified!

Office: 419-994-4939,      office@loudonvilleumc.com
Pastor: 330-464-2333,      kcurren67@gmail.com
Text: 567-238-9116, loudonvilleumc.com, facebook.com/LoudonvilleUMC
“Greeting 275” from Traditional Byzantine Christmas Prayer, ALT., in The United
Methodist Book of Worship, p. 271, Nashville, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House,
1992.

Music                    O Little Town of Bethlehem                         #230
                                                                   Jessica Wagner

Time of Praise and Prayer                                             Pastor Kenn
   Sharing of Joys and Concerns
   Prayers of the People

Music                          What Child is This                 Jessica Wagner

Scripture Reading                Matthew 2:13-23                      Pastor Kenn

The Message                    Where God Leads                        Pastor Kenn

Sacrament of Holy Communion                                               UMH p.12

Music                    Sing We Now of Christmas                           #237
                                                                  Jessica Wagner

Benediction                                                           Pastor Kenn

Postlude                                                          Jessica Wagner

Office: 419-994-4939,      office@loudonvilleumc.com
Pastor: 330-464-2333,      kcurren67@gmail.com
Text: 567-238-9116, loudonvilleumc.com, facebook.com/LoudonvilleUMC
Sunday, January 01, 2023
                          Prayer Concerns
Kenze Carson—Emma                      Jacob Shea—Emma Whitaker’s
    Whitaker’s great-niece                 friend's son
Meggin Kraft—Carol Speck’s             Rev. Charles Titko—David
    granddaughter                          Titko’s brother
Mary Warbel—Mike and                   Emma Whitaker and her
    Sally’s daughter                       daughters
Ricky Zellner—Carol                    Kiera—Florence Lowe’s
    Bordner’s grandson                     granddaughter
Eileen Lowe—Sandy Esto’s               Mike Kassinger—Pam’s
    friend                                 husband
Megan – Emma Whitaker’s                Kristi Ray
    nephew’s wife                      Tim Ray
Ned Burgess                            Norma H.—Nila Thewlis’ friend
Sandy Close                            Ed Weltmer
Carol Baker                            Nila Thewlis
Pam Swain                              Jim Jones—Carol Speck’s son
Martha Henley                          Dan and Carol Speck
Carol Bordner                          Florence Lowe
Holly – Nila’s daughter                Ayla Uhl – Kathy Cates’ friend
Brian – from Carol Speck               Lucy Ullman
Curt and Barb Weimer                   McCartney family

Please let the church office know of updates to the prayer list.
We are thankful for God’s answer to prayer and help in troubled
times.

Office: 419-994-4939,      office@loudonvilleumc.com
Pastor: 330-464-2333,      kcurren67@gmail.com
Text: 567-238-9116, loudonvilleumc.com, facebook.com/LoudonvilleUMC
Serving in Worship This Week

Pastor: Kenn Curren                   Greeter: Jim & Sharon Brewer
Liturgist: Cindy Maxwell              Acolyte: Henry Thompson
Choir Director: Barb Burd             Sound Tech: Steve Hughes
Accompanist: Jessica Wagner           Flower Wreaths: Sharon Ray
Communion Server: Gail Hall

                            By the Numbers
     Last Week's Attendance                 Average Attendance*
Worship                      -          Worship                        46
Nursery Sunday School        -          Nursery Sunday School           2
Elementary Sunday            -          Elementary Sunday               5
   School                                  School
Online                     111          Online                         149
         *Average Attendance is reported from 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023.

                        This Month’s Sponsors

Altar Arrangements Sponsor: January’s altar arrangements are
provided by the Brewer family in memory of Sharon’s brother,
John Ullman.

Radio Broadcast Sponsor: January’s radio broadcasts are sponsored
by the Curren family.

Office: 419-994-4939,      office@loudonvilleumc.com
Pastor: 330-464-2333,      kcurren67@gmail.com
Text: 567-238-9116, loudonvilleumc.com, facebook.com/LoudonvilleUMC
Announcements Sunday, January 01, 2023
Epiphany/Unhanging of the Greens: January 1
TODAY we start January with a service celebrating
Epiphany. After this service we will be unhanging the
greens.

Altar Rose
The rose on the altar is to celebrate Charlotte Rose Dillard
Born: 7-15-22 8 lbs 4.5 Oz 19" long Parents: Eric & Olivia
Dillard; Great grand parents: Gail & Patty Hunter

2023 Calendars
There are calendars for 2023 available for you in the
overflow area. Please take one thanks to Snyder Funeral
Homes.

Study at Stela’s – January 08
The monthly Bible study at Stela’s will be January 08 at
2:30pm

Blessings Baskets
You are invited to join in the Blessings Basket for Legacy
K’Ann Mehaffey, granddaughter to Linda Mehaffey. Please
bring any items by January 08. There will also be a cards
and collection basket for them located in the overflow area.

Office: 419-994-4939,      office@loudonvilleumc.com
Pastor: 330-464-2333,      kcurren67@gmail.com
Text: 567-238-9116, loudonvilleumc.com, facebook.com/LoudonvilleUMC
You are invited to join in the Blessings Basket for Colton
and Ashlynn Daniels. Twin grandchildren to Ted and Kathy
Daniels, parents Carl and Windy. Please bring any items by
January 22. There will also be a cards and collection basket
for them located in the overflow area.

Radio and Altar Arrangement Sponsorship Sign-ups for 2023
The 2023 sign up form for Sponsorship for the Altar flowers
and Radio Broadcast is located in the overflow area. It is a
great way to honor or remember a loved one. Please sign up
for the month you would like, along with a dedication if
desired.

                       On the Calendar
                       Events This Week
01/02   Community Meal,          01/08 Children’s Sunday
5pm                                     School, 10am
01/04   Tai Chi, 5pm             01/08 Worship, 10:30am
01/04   Choir Practice, 7pm

              This Week’s Celebrations
Anniversaries              Birthdays
01/08 ED & SANDY           01/01 Alicia Vaughan
Weltmer                    01/02 PAM Kassinger
                           01/04 MARLENE Bookman
                           01/06 Karen McCauslin
                           01/08 Betty Curren
            (Note: Names in ALL CAPS denote church members.)

Office: 419-994-4939,      office@loudonvilleumc.com
Pastor: 330-464-2333,      kcurren67@gmail.com
Text: 567-238-9116, loudonvilleumc.com, facebook.com/LoudonvilleUMC
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