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THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY ORDER OF WORSHIP Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jane Ellen Nickell Organist: Jim Ross Prelude - Shall We Gather at the River? - Dale Wood Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: It is time to focus, not on our wants or complaints but on God: People: In the silent places of my soul I turn to God, for God alone is our rock and salvation. Leader: Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the good news of God, saying the time has come, the realm of God is at hand. People: The realm of God is not far from us, for in God we live and move and have our being. Leader: Jesus said: repent and believe the good news. People: The time has come. In the silent places of my soul I turn to God, for God alone is our rock and salvation. *Opening Hymn “Jesus Calls Us #398 *Unison Prayer You call us, wanderer of seashores and sidewalks, inviting us to sail out of our snug harbors into the uncharted waters of faith to wander off from our predictable paths to follow you into the unpredictable footsteps of the kingdom; to leave the comfort of our homes and accompany you into the uncomfortable neighborhoods we usually avoid. As we wait, in our simple, sometimes crazy, constantly uncertain lives, speak to us, Spirit of Grace: of that hope which is our anchor; of that peace which is our rock; of that grace which is our refuge. Amen. Profession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri Children's Chat Music Ministry and Offertory - Adagio from Symphony #5 - C.M. Widor Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 & Mark 1:14-20 Sermon: “Good Answer” -Rev. Dr. Jane Ellen Nickell Joys/Concerns Call to Prayer “Would I Have Answered When You Called" #2137, vv. 1-2 Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer Prayer Response “ I Have Answered When You Called" #2137, v. 4 Closing Hymn “God of Grace, and God of Glory” #577 Action Steps & Benediction Postlude - "Little" Fuge in B flat - J.S. Bach The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God in memory of our loved ones by Anne Finney & family. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY ORDER OF WORSHIP Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jane Ellen Nickell Organist: Jim Ross Prelude - Shall We Gather at the River? - Dale Wood Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: It is time to focus, not on our wants or complaints but on God: People: In the silent places of my soul I turn to God, for God alone is our rock and salvation. Leader: Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the good news of God, saying the time has come, the realm of God is at hand. People: The realm of God is not far from us, for in God we live and move and have our being. Leader: Jesus said: repent and believe the good news. People: The time has come. In the silent places of my soul I turn to God, for God alone is our rock and salvation. *Opening Hymn “Jesus Calls Us #398 *Unison Prayer You call us, wanderer of seashores and sidewalks, inviting us to sail out of our snug harbors into the uncharted waters of faith to wander off from our predictable paths to follow you into the unpredictable footsteps of the kingdom; to leave the comfort of our homes and accompany you into the uncomfortable neighborhoods we usually avoid. As we wait, in our simple, sometimes crazy, constantly uncertain lives, speak to us, Spirit of Grace: of that hope which is our anchor; of that peace which is our rock; of that grace which is our refuge. Amen. Profession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri Children's Chat Music Ministry and Offertory - Adagio from Symphony #5 - C.M. Widor Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 & Mark 1:14-20 Sermon: “Good Answer” -Rev. Dr. Jane Ellen Nickell Joys/Concerns Call to Prayer “Would I Have Answered When You Called" #2137, vv. 1-2 Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer Prayer Response “ I Have Answered When You Called" #2137, v. 4 Closing Hymn “God of Grace, and God of Glory” #577 Action Steps & Benediction Postlude - "Little" Fuge in B flat - J.S. Bach The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God in memory of our loved ones by Anne Finney & family. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

Main Point: God created us to be in community together to help one another. We are truly better together… 1. The Stage (Genesis 2:25; 3:15-19) 2. The Solution (Mark 1:14-20, Ephesians 4:11-16) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/new-path License code: U0ATNYEHEOHLJOGP

Main Point: God created us to be in community together to help one another. We are truly better together… 1. The Stage (Genesis 2:25; 3:15-19) 2. The Solution (Mark 1:14-20, Ephesians 4:11-16) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/new-path License code: U0ATNYEHEOHLJOGP

Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part 3 of the current series that is an epic journey through the New Testament Gospel of Mark, verse by verse. The book of Mark was most likely the first one written, and is generally attibuted to John Mark, a close associate of Peter, and also of Paul and Barnabas. The Gospel of Mark is all about Jesus and the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom of God. How do we become members of this kingdom? If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.

We continue in Follow Me. This week we hear from Kim Grubb and where God is calling her. Where are you Leaving and Casting for God?

We are pleased to provide you with worship services from Mayflower Congregational Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mayflower is a growing inclusive church - Faith is a journey, God is good, Jesus saves, and the Spirit leads us to faith, hope and love.

We are pleased to provide you with worship services from Mayflower Congregational Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mayflower is a growing inclusive church - Faith is a journey, God is good, Jesus saves, and the Spirit leads us to faith, hope and love.

We are pleased to provide you with worship services from Mayflower Congregational Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mayflower is a growing inclusive church - Faith is a journey, God is good, Jesus saves, and the Spirit leads us to faith, hope and love.

And calling the crowd to Him with His disciples, He said to them, “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels -Mark 8:34-38

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