Order of Worship for Sunday, January 5th 2025

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: Today, we pause from our busy lives,
People: To be here with you, God.

Leader: We set aside our worries,
People: And open our hearts to you.

Leader: As we stand between the year that was and the year to come,
People: Fill us with your grace and peace.

Leader: In this moment of transition,
People: We seek your plans and will for us.

All: We pause to worship you, loving God, trusting in your good plans for our future. Amen.

Opening Hymn

O Come All Ye Faithful UMH 234

Prayer of Confession

If we seek you, O God, we are not lost. If we seek you, O God, we are whole. If we seek you, O God, we have purpose. Forgive us for when we have abandoned your will and rebelled against your love and purpose for our lives. Help us to always seek you first and to follow your guidance for our lives. Thank you for caring for us and desiring for us to prosper by following your purpose for our lives. Amen.  

Words of Assurance

Leader: The lord has heard our prayers and forives your sin. Embrace the new beginning that this offers and seek God's purposes for you.
People: Glory to the God of Grace!

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Jeremiah 29:10-14

Second Reading:

Luke 2:21-38

Sermon:

Exchange Meaninglessness For Purpose by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

We Three Kings UMH 254

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Guiding God, as we trust in your plan for our lives and our congregation, receive and bless these gifts that we might use them to fulfil your purposes. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

Communion

Announcements

Closing Hymn

One Thing Remains

Benediction

Said Each Week as A Communal Prayer:
Send to us all the people who feel unwanted and unloved in other places, and if they can't come to us, send us to them.

Postlude


Featured Upcoming Events:

Order Your Easter Flowers

Every year we decorate the sanctuary with fresh flowers for Easter. The paper order form was in church, but you can also place your order online. Orders are due by March 22nd

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Special Session of Charge Conference

on 3/16/2025 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Berwyn United Methodist Church will hold a special session of Charge Conference on Sunday, March 16, at 11:15 AM, immediately following worship, to discuss mortgage refinancing and funding for building improvements related to our transition to full-day childcare. With our mortgage rate increasing from 4.14% to 6.73%, we are considering refinancing at 5.25% with the United Methodist Loan Board, which would also provide funds for air conditioning, child-sized bathrooms, furnishings, and security upgrades. Another option is borrowing against the $100,000 invested with the Loan Fund through the Mid-Atlantic Foundation. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in this important decision.

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Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin

on 3/19/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Join us for a weekly Bible study and lunch with Pastor Kevin on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Bring your lunch and come ready to dive deeper into the Sunday morning scripture. This is a great opportunity to discuss and learn more about the word of God in a small group setting with the guidance of our pastor. See you there!

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Next Steps

on 4/6/2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM

"Join us at 'Next Steps,' our recurring gathering where we explore the future of our church's ministry and your role within it. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact by plugging into our diverse ministries."

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The Next Two Weeks at Berwyn UMC:

Date: Time: Summary
Mar 13 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Order Your Easter Flowers Learn More
Mar 16 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Mar 16 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Mar 16 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Special Session of Charge Conference Learn More
Mar 16 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Confirmation Learn More
Mar 18 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Mar 18 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Mar 19 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin Learn More
Mar 19 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
Mar 23 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Mar 23 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Mar 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monthly Food Distribution at Trinity House Learn More
Mar 25 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Mar 25 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Mar 26 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
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