January 18, 2009

Pre-service Music
Call to Worship STJ 124
Leader: I will light a light in the name of the Maker
who lit the world and breathed the breath of life for me.
I will light a light in the name of the Son,
who saved the world and stretched out his hand to me.
I will light a light in the name of the Spirit,
who encompasses the world and blesses my soul with yearning.
ALL: God above us, God beside us, God beneath us;
The Beginning, The End, The Everlasting One.
Invocation of the Light of Christ
Songs Breathe on me, breath of God HWB 356
Great is the Lord HWB 87
Here in this place HWB 6

Hearing

Becoming the light: the world is about to turn
Scripture John 1: 43-51
My soul cries out (vv 1 & 2) STS 124
Reading
My soul cries out (v 3) STS 124
Reading
My soul cries out (v 4) STS 124
Response "Come and See"

The light carried before us and to us
Oh Healing River HWB 372
Remembering and naming those we passed the light to us
Go Silent Friend STJ 110

Receiving the light
Scripture Revelation 21:1-4
Anointing - naming our spiritual need
Jesus Rock of Ages HWB 515
All will be well STJ 98
Communion (See insert for communion litany)
Longing for Light STJ 54
If you believe and I believe STJ 32
Prayer

Responding

Sharing of Praises and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Announcements
Offering
Benediction Praise God from whom HWB 118

Today

Announcements

Please email all bulletin announcements by Wednesday 8:00 pm to Becky

WinterFest 2009 at VMRC -An event for all ages, is planned for Sat, Jan 31, 7:30 am - 3 pm , as a benefit for the Good Samaritan Annual Fund. Events include: breakfast & lunch, a juried silent auction, entertainers Glick & Phillips and The Whitlock Family Ensemble, crafts & bake sale, family activities, and more… Advance tickets for meals and music performances are on sale at Park View Federal Credit Union, Red Front, and VMRC. Come join in the fun, and check for more details at www.vmrc.org or call 564-3400.

LAST MINUTE OPPORTUNITY FOR MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL! There are ten spaces still open for "Places, People, & Prayers: 2009," a Middle East study tour to be offered in conjunction with Eastern Mennonite Seminary (with or without seminary credit) from April 30-May 23, 2009. This tour is a rich offering of opportunities to see the biblical sights (Places), to speak with Palestinians and Israelis about the world they live in (People), and to worship together as a group and with local Christians and Jews (Prayers). Tour co-leaders are Dr. Dorothy Jean Weaver, Professor of New Testament, EMS, and Rev. Kevin A. Clark, Seminary Campus Pastor, EMS. "Places, People, & Prayers: 2009" is open to all interested persons on a first-come, first-served basis (maximum group size, including tour leaders, will be 26). If interested, please contact Dorothy Jean Weaver by January 25 for further information and to reserve your spot.

Staff at WHSV-TV (Channel 3) have confirmed that a documentary on addictions produced by Mennonite Media, "Finding Hope in Recovery: Families Living With Addiction" will air Sunday, Jan. 18 at 1:00 p.m. The program includes a family from Harrisonburg. You can also order a DVD copy from 800-999-3534 for $24.95.

Shane Hipps speaks on "The Spirituality of the Cell Phone" on Tue., Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the EMU Lehman Auditorium. This presentation explores the hidden spirituality of the digital age, the way it shapes community, and what we can do about it. Following in Common Grounds at 8:30 pm there will be a talk back with Shane Hipps. At both events the public is invited. Youth and youth workers are invited to attend a special presentation on Wed., Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Park View Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be provided.

Prayers and Praises

MMN: Mennonite Mission Network workers Connie and Dennis Byler request prayer for a gathering of Anabaptist leaders from Mennonite and Brethren in Christ groups in Spain on Saturday, January 24, to share, plan and encourage one another.

VMM: Steve and Betsy Dintaman are beginning a new semester at Lithuania University. Thank God for their presence that invites conversation with students around many topics, including theology and spirituality. May they be God's voices in that place.

Pray for the local services for people in need: Love Inc., Shelter for Help in Emergency, Food Bank, Salvation Army, IMPACT--a justice ministry and PACEM-- the initiative for the homeless.

Gathering in Christ's name

Hearing

Responding

Today

Announcements

Prayers and Praises