Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org January 8, 2012 +++ Epiphany Sunday
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ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: The power of the living God transforms our hearts of stone into hearts that sing with gladness. The power of the living Christ brings light and salvation to those who turn to God.

A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD

UMH #94

8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m.

PROCLAIMING GODS LOVE

CHILDRENS TIME Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now.

This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, Gods Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong. PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 29 UMH #761 Chancel Choir

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

COMMISSIONING HONDURAS MISSION TEAM Carolyn Brown and Susan Curtis depart on January 21 to serve, with members of Tarrytown UMC, in the Central American country of Honduras. Congregation: We recognize you as ambassadors of this congregation in ministry with the people of Honduras and dedicate you to service in the name of Jesus Christ. Through our prayers we will be united with you in your work. May God richly bless your labors. *SENDING SONG Rise Up, Shepherds and Follow TFWS #2096

GATHERING SONG

Take This Moment, Sign, and Space (st. 1)

W&S #3118

Take this moment, sign, and space; take my friends around; Here among us make the place where your love is found.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

SPECIAL MUSIC

Where Shepherds Lately Knelt By Craig Courtney

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers!
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.

BIBLE READING

Ephesians 3:5-12 Matthew 2:1-12

Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON The Rich Variety of Gods Wisdom Rev. Jeanne Devine

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come. People: The glory of the Lord bathes us in the brightness of the dawn. Leader: Lift up your eyes and look around. People: Our hearts rejoice in the gory of Gods Son, who defends the cause of the poor, delivers the needy, and crushes the oppressor. Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come. All: The glory of the Lord shines upon us. *OPENING HYMN Angels from the Realms of Glory UMH #220 If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer of your current church membership, please call the church office and make an appointment to speak with Rev. Devine. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song:
Take This Moment, Sign, and Space (st. 5) W&S #3118

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION *HYMN OF RESPONSE We Three Kings UMH #254

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS The pastor will share prayer requests and the congregation will respond: Lord, hear our prayer. After the prayers have been lifted, we will pray together the Lords Prayer: 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. 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 OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal.

Take my talents, take my skills, take whats yet to be; Let my life be yours, and yet, let it still be me.

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, we celebrate the courage of wise men who left their homelands and their own people to follow a star; we marvel at their quest to honor a child whose power was announced in the heavens above; we would do anything to be part of their storyas long as it requires little effort or sacrifice on our part. Forgive our feet of clay, O God. Open our shut-up hearts to the mystery made known in Christ, that others may behold in us, the blessings to be found in journeys worth taking. Amen.

Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deckwed love to get to know you better!

THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader today is Angela Bonner. Amy Gibbs leads our Childrens Time. We thank all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes. CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary.

Upcoming Events This Week Sunday, January 8 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 2:00 pm Outreach (FH) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF, District Kick-Off, Bethany UMC 6:00 pm Peace w/ Justice (7) Monday, January 9 10:00 am Womens Group (9) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, January 10 5:30 pm Prime Timers (FH) 6:15 pm Childcare Board (7) Wednesday, January 11 6:00 pm Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Saturday, January 14 2:00 pm Doris Wootton Memorial Service Sunday, January 15 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 12:00 pm Finance (7) 12:00 pm Evangelism (9) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF

Announcements A memorial service to celebrate the life of Doris Wootton is planned for Saturday, January 14, at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. If you are reading the Upper Room Daily Disciplines this year, we would like to include you in our prayer circle each day. It is a way for us to be more intentional about our studying, praying, and living out our faith. Please let Roz Hodson (447-2080) know if you would like to be included, and we will furnish you a list of prayer and share partners.

January 8, 2012
Epiphany Sunday

The newsletter deadline is: Sunday, January 22, 2012

They offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 551-8144 Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (tgmabry@gmail.com) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Youth Director: Brad Straup (berkeleyyouth@ymail.com) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy