First Congregational Church UCC Second Sunday after Epiphany January 16, 2022
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First Congregational Church UCC
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 16, 2022The Spirit of God makes us one in Christ.
*Stand in body or spirit
PREPARING FOR THE WORD
PRELUDE/BRINGING IN THE CHRIST LIGHT
RINGING OF THE BELL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)
God has made us to be one body with many members.
United and uniting. This is our calling.
God calls us to share our diverse gifts activated by the one and same Spirit.
United and uniting. This is our redemption.
God longs for us to be united in love and to reveal the Spirit in our different
ways.
United and uniting. This is our worship.
Let us gather in this hour to offer praise and worship to our Holy God, who
challenges us and calls us to create the Beloved Community.
*OPENING HYMN Breathe on Me, Breath of God #234
pg. 2PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
O God, we long to co-create with you the Beloved Community which
looks to the common good; gives privilege to all equally, and creates
communities which celebrate the humanity and the gifts of all in your
Creation. And yet we often focus on our differences or feel envy for
another’s gifts. Or perhaps we feel stuck in how to allow the voices of
brothers and sisters who do not look like us, love like us, or worship like
us be heard. Perhaps we give in to our weariness or discouragement to
build with you, O God, the Beloved Community that seems impossible.
Give us strength and forgive us as we are reminded that you love us
always and that with your help, we can find hope. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*THE PEACE (responsive)
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
LISTENING FOR THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 36:5-10 Page 443
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Page 933
John 2:1-11 Page 863
Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
SERMON Variety in the Spirit Pastor Grace Anderson
pg. 3RESPONDING TO THE WORD
SILENT PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER (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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERING
*DOXOLOGY (unison)
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.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*CLOSING HYMN Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing TOS #33
*BENEDICTION
pg. 4*CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION Go Now In Peace
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe,
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
POSTLUDE Be Still
Portions of today’s service come from the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King and from the Creating the Beloved Community: Service Prayers for the Second
Sunday after Epiphany, Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend by the Rev. Dr. Cari
Jackson, Founder and Director of the Center for Spiritual Light, New York City.
Church Copyright License #2599898
pg. 5Today, January 16 Prayer Chain
Worship Service: 9:30 am AM Bonnie Hvistendahl: 263-4120
Pastor: Rev. Grace Anderson PM Mavis Johnson: 263-2857
Monday, January 17 When you are in need of prayer for
Office closed yourself or others, your request will
Tuesday, January 18 be passed along via the prayer chain.
Secretary: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pr. Grace: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Adult Education
Bible Study: 10:00 am Adult Education will meet on
Wednesday, January 19 Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30p.m.
Pr. Grace: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm via Zoom. We are continuing with
Adult Ed: 6:30 pm via Zoom the book The Gift of Years by Joan
Thursday, January 20 Chittister. Bill Peterson will facilitate
Secretary: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm the discussions each week through
Women’s Coffee: 9:30 am @ February 23.
Hi-Quality Bakery
Sunday, January 23 Mission Update
Annual Meeting following Worship The Mission Committee wants
Worship Service: 9:30 am to extend a big THANK YOU to
Pastor: Rev. Grace Anderson the congregation members and their
The Terrace Worship Service: 1 pm families for the $927.00 that was
received for the Christmas Fund on
Pastoral Care Christmas Eve. What a blessing this
Contact Pastor Grace in the event money will be in the year to come
of a pastoral emergency. Email: for needy retired church clergy
pastor.cannonfallsucc@gmail.com. and spouses.
Cell: 651-367-9328.
Annual Meeting
Bible Study The Annual Meeting is scheduled
Bible Study is on Tuesdays at 10 am for Sunday, January 23 following
in person. This week we will be worship. Your attendance is vital so
discussing 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a. we achieve a voting quorum!
pg. 6Church Secretary Our Mission Statement
We continue to seek a church We are a welcoming and loving
secretary for 8-10 hours/week. If congregational family that celebrates
you are interested or know of God’s presence among us.
someone who is, please call Pastor
Grace or Trustee Chair Roman. Our spiritual growth is enriched
through worship, the Bible, prayer,
Volunteers Needed faith education, and fellowship.
The church office is looking for We strive to meet the needs of a
volunteers to work 1-2 hours on diverse, multi-generational
Thursdays helping to fold/collate congregation.
bulletins and small mailings. If you
are able to help, please contact the Together we share the message of
church office. Thank you. Jesus Christ and put our faith into
actions in our local and global
January COVID Update community.
With Omicron spreading rapidly
these days, please remember to
notify the church if you are
diagnosed with COVID. This way
we can reach out to those you had
contact with. We will notify anyone
who may have been within 6 feet of
you for 15 minutes or more.
It is so wonderful that we can be
with each other in worship and
Bible study! Yet, in consideration
for others, if you are not feeling
well, as we all know by now, please
stay home until you feel better.
We’ll get through this!
pg. 7First Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ
220 Main Street West
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Phone: 507-263-2901
Sunday Worship: 9:30 am
Holy Communion: 1st Sunday of the Month
Minister: Rev. Grace Anderson
Email: pastor.cannonfallsucc@gmail.com
Church Organist/Choir Director: Dawn Husmann
Praise Music Leader: Karen Nowariak
Church Office: Email Pastor Grace with questions,
requests for assistance and/or information
Custodian: Dick Welch
Social Media:
Website: www.cannonfallsucc.org
YouTube: YouTube/cannon falls ucc
Facebook: First Congregational Church of Cannon Falls
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