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Martin Luther King,
Jr. Sunday
January 18, 2009
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Gathering
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Opening Songs
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We will dance
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Here I am to worship
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Welcome and Announcements
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Call to Worship
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Matthew 5:3-12
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Leader:
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Blessed are the poor in spirit,
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People:
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for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Leader:
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Blessed are those who mourn,
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People:
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for they will be comforted.
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Leader:
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Blessed are the meek,
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People:
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for they will inherit the earth.
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Leader:
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
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People:
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for they will be filled.
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Leader:
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Blessed are the merciful,
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People:
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for they will receive mercy.
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Leader:
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Blessed are the pure in heart,
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People:
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for they will see God.
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Leader:
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Blessed are the peacemakers,
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People:
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for they will be called children of God.
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Leader:
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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness'
sake,
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People:
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for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Leader:
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Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you
and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
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People:
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Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in
heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Opening Prayer
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Hymns
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WB # 121
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Holy God, we praise
Thy Name
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WB # 371
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Let there be light,
Lord God
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Sharing and Prayer
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Children's Story
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Marty Roth &
Marvin Gerritse
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Tithes and Offerings
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(younger children are dismissed to the
nursery)
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Hearing the Word
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Scripture
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Isaiah 6:1-6
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Hymn
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WB # 395
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Here I am, Lord
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Scripture
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Amos 5:21-24
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Hymn
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WB # 579
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Lift every voice and
sing
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Sermon
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The Content of
Character
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Responding to
the Word
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Hymn
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WB # 575
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Precious Lord, take
my hand
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Benediction
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Assisted listening devices
are available at the audiovisual desk.
Please stand and use a
microphone during announcements and sharing
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Worship Leader:
Anita Breckbill
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Music Leaders:
Harwood House
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Greeters: Marlin
& Betta Kym
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Children's Story Next Week: Jennifer Lantz
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Nursery Today: Steve & Angela Nitzsche
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Nursery Next Sunday:
Glen & Tammy Riedel
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Snacks Next Sunday:
OPEN
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Record
for January 11
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Attendance: 103
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Offering $1,494
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January Offerings
$3,359
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Calendar
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Today, 12:00 pm
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Potluck Meal
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Today, 12:30 pm
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Baptism Exploration Group
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Wed. Jan. 21, 7:00 pm
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Junior Youth Group - church
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Wed. Jan. 21, 7:00 pm
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"Full Flavored" group - Buller's
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Wed. Jan. 21, 7:15 pm
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And/Or?! Group - Orr's
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Thurs. Jan. 22, 7:00 pm
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Outreach Commission
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Birthdays
and Anniversaries
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Monday, January 19 - Kent
Hohensee
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Wednesday, January 21 - Robbyn
Hohensee
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Wednesday, January 21 - Holly
Rocole
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Thursday, January 22 - Anthony
Stewart
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Saturday, January 24 - Aaron Nitzsche
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Announcements
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JOIN US FOR LUNCH TODAY - We will have a potluck meal today
following the worship service. Everyone
is invited to stay for a time of good food and fellowship.
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BAPTISM GROUP TODAY - The Baptism Exploration Group will
meet today after the potluck lunch.
DIRECTORY CHANGE - Catie McLey has a new telephone number. Please mark your church
directory.
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EMAIL CHANGE - Marlin and Betta Kym have a new email
address. Please make the change in your directory.
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JUNIOR YOUTH! - The Junior Youth Group (grades 6-8) will
meet this Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. We will be
having an evening of fun & games and planning our next activity.
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SABBATICAL PREACHING - Worship Committee is planning for
David Orr's sabbatical this May - July.
Is there a guest speaker you would like to hear? Would you be willing to preach? Share your suggestions with any member of
the Worship Committee; Jolene
Boshart, Kathy Boshart, Ben Breckbill, Heidi Hochstetler, or David Wiebe.
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY - MMA
(Mennonite Mutual Aid), the stewardship
agency of Mennonite Church USA,
helps people integrate their faith
and finances and offers insight so they can make wise choices about
time, talent, finances, and relationships.
BIRTHDAY OFFERING
TODAY - Today, we celebrate all January birthdays and anniversaries. If you have a celebration this month, you
are invited to contribute to the birthday offering during the worship
service. All money is used to support
our three Indian students for a year.
FINANCIAL REPORT - At the January 14 congregational
meeting, our treasurer, Tim Balzer, reported that offerings exceeded the
budget again in 2008. We are thankful
for everyone's commitment.
We adopted a budget of $111,613, about $9,000 above 2008's
figure. The weekly offering needed
will increase from $1,972 to $2,146.
Our monthly mortgage payments are $1,100. We agreed to divide this between budgeted
and designated giving. $6,000 of the
increase in the 2009 budget ($500 per month) is for payments on the
mortgage. An additional $7,200 in
designated giving ($600 per month) is needed to stay current. Quarterly offerings will be received for
this purpose but gifts designated "Building" may be made at any time.
Copies of the complete financial report and budget are
available below the mailboxes.
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SERMON SUGGESTIONS - Is there a subject or Bible passage
that you would like to hear addressed in a sermon? David Orr will be preaching a series of topical messages and
would be happy to receive your requests.
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HOOPIN' WITH
HESSTON - The Hesston College Alumni Association invites Nebraska alumni and
friends to attend several events next weekend in Lincoln. The Hesston Men's Basketball Team will
play Nebraska Wesleyan JV at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 23 at Wesleyan. The team also plays Union College at 8:30
p.m. on Saturday, January 24. The HC
Women's Basketball Team plays Union College at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. You may join the teams and Hesston representatives
for a buffet meal and short program at Valentino's, 70th and Van
Dorn, on Saturday, January 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Cost is $11.99/ person and reservations are required by Thursday,
January 22 at 866-437-7866 (toll-free).
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STORIES FROM
HESSTON COLLEGE - John Sharp will share stories from the book, A School on the Prairie: A Centennial
History of Hesston College 1909-2009, at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25 at
Bellwood Mennonite Church in Milford.
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