January 16, 2005

Leader: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. The Lord is
good to all and has compassion on all that has been made.
People: The Lord put a new song in our mouths,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and put their trust in the Lord.
Women: Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who
do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods.
Men: They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright;
they are gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
Women: Good will come to those who are generous;
who conduct their affairs with justice.
Men: For the righteous will never be moved;
They will be remembered forever.
All: All the faithful will bless God's name;
to all peoples they will make known God's mighty deeds and the glorious splendor of God's kingdom.

Prayer of Invocation
Hymns On This Day Earth Shall Ring HWB 192
Worship the Lord in the Beauty HWB 220
Scripture Isaiah 49:1-7

Children's Story
Hymn Come & See HWB 2

Hearing

Scriptures 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
Sermon "A sailor turned hippie comes home" - Lynn Miller's story
Hymn of Response Oh How Happy Are They HWB 59

Responding

Joys and Concerns
Offering
Announcements
Hymn They That Wait Upon the Lord HWB 584
Benediction

Today

Worship Leader: Maren Tyedmers Hange
Music: Jen Larson Sawin, Nate Overly
Sermon: Roy Hange
Nursery: Megan Mouberry
Children's Church: Maren
Scripture Readers: Mel, Elaine, Maren

A brief survey on health care access sent by Mennonite Church USA will follow the service at 11:45 a.m.

Announcements

Our church has been invited to a hymn sing at the Charlottesville Church of the Brethren (Rio Road) on January 30 at 4:00. Please let the pastors know if you are interested in attending. Also, please bring finger foods to share with both our church and the Brethren Church for a time of fellowship following this event. The Church of the Brethren will provide drinks.

Roy is open to facilitating a group who would work at Gestalt Pastoral Care for personal and spiritual growth. Please contact Roy if you are interested.

There will be a Bible study starting at Alan and Monica Maughlin's on Tuesday January 18th, and continuing on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 8 pm. No children, please. Topic and format to be determined at the first meeting.

CMC 20s and 30s will meet for nachos, salsa, and bean soup, Saturday, January 29th, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Alan Hostelter. Please bring a dish to share. Questions, contact Anne Dickey or Becky Scott.

Volunteers are needed to assist with Children's Church on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (The Youth cover the 1st Sunday of the month.) If you are interested in helping, please let Maren or Jeannine know.

The annual church contribution reports need to be on church letterhead for Tax purposes. If you need a copy please contact Steve Alderfer.

Get your tickets for the CMC Valentine Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction being held at the church Saturday, February 12, 2004. Tickets can be requested from Lois Alderfer. The Silent Auction will start at 5:00 with supper being served at 6:00. Child care will be provided upstairs by our Jr. Youth (let Lois know if you plan to utilize the childcare option). Money donations for the meal will be suggested at the time of the banquet. All proceeds will benefit the CMC youth trip to Assembly 2005 in Charlotte, NC. If you have any questions please feel free to talk to one of the youth or contact Steve or Lois Alderfer.

Prayers and Praises

Mennonite Mission Network: Pray for excitement and renewal for those who hear the message of the band Thirstborne in Harrisonburg, VA, this weekend. Thristborne shares through its music and worship a Christ and an emphasis for young and old to put their faith into action through Mennonite Mission Network service programs.

VMBM: Ed and Irene Schrock, serving with VMBM at the Maranatha School for the Deaf in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica coordinate the work teams coming to rebuild hurricane damaged buildings. Pray for them to have the patience and perseverance that they need for daily tasks.

Pray for the local services for people in need: Love Inc., Shelter for Help in Emergency, Food Bank, Salvation Army, and the initiative for the homeless in Charlottesville.

Pray for those within our CMC family:
~ Matt Nissley and his YES team in Peru.
~ Jeff Myers' father as he is battling cancer.
~ Those devastated by the Tsunami in Asia and Africa.

Gathering in Christ's name

Hearing

Responding

Today

Announcements

Prayers and Praises