PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH Associate Member: United Church of Christ
BAPTISM OF CHRIST SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2021
833 Gravel Pike P.O. Box 66 Palm, PA 18070 215-679-5321
www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com
ORDER OF WORSHIP Please join in unison where the print is bolded.
Pre-Service Announcements
Chimes
Welcome and Announcements
Prayer
Prelude
Call to Worship
The powerful voice of God created all worlds. That same voice calls us to worship. Ascribe to our God glory and strength. Come before God’s glorious majesty. God’s strength shakes the wilderness. That same strength is offered to people of faith. The flames of God penetrate our cold hearts. May God bless all people with true peace. Come together to remember your baptism. Gather to celebrate the Spirit’s gifts. The heavens open to us at the Word of God. Surely God forgives and makes whole.
Hymn #190 “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” (see insert) Verses 1 and 2 for reflection
Prayer of Confession
We come as your baptized believers, O God, confessing our sins. You send forth your Spirit, yet we do not respond to your presence. You set us apart as water is poured over us, yet our behavior in faith does not match our unique status. Christ calls us to follow; yet we disobey his commandment. Evidence of your goodness surrounds us, yet we ignore your gracious ways. Have mercy upon us, and in your love uphold us. Above all, teach us the meaning of repentance.
Time of Personal Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Scripture Mark 1:4-11 (NRSV)
4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn #136 “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” (see insert)
Verses 1, 2 & 4 for reflection Sermon “Haunted by Waters”
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Call to Offering
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
Source of eternal renewal, we come before you full of new life. We hear Christ’s call to follow, and seek to obey. We yearn to be faithful as his baptized believers. Accept these offerings as signs of our commitment, and use us to lead others to repentance. We pray in the name of him who calls us his own.
Hymn #758 “Baptized in Water” (see insert)
All verses for reflection
Benediction
Postlude
*Please wait to be excused by the ushers following the service.*
THANK YOU We wanted to say a huge thank you to you and other church members for putting together the wonderful stockings this year! If you could pass the message along to the others that helped from us, THANK YOU! – The Activities Department at Pennsburg Manor
This week, please keep in your daily prayers:
The family of Bill Shermer, Matt Ruiz, Brad Stull, Miya Yoder, Sandy
Slaski, Jeff Treichler, Arlene Krause, Ken Jacob, Scott Deischer, Megan
Johnson, Leon Wohlbach, Thomas Leister, Dennis Murray, Mary
Engler, Mary Jane Burianek, Bryan Schwoyer, Robin Hepler, Darlene
Jones, Tom Dunn, Evelyn Bold, Arlene Savidge, and Gladys Frantz.
Please also keep in your prayers the men and women serving in the
United States Military. This month from our Schwenkfelder Prayer List
we uplift the Olivet Schwenkfelder UCC – the congregation, staff and
minister, Rev. Leslie Mamas.
THE DEACONS ASK THAT YOU PLEASE CHECK THE PRAYER LIST
AND LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY PERSONS WHO NO
LONGER NEED TO BE ON IT. Also, if you know of someone who
needs our prayers, you may submit their name to Leslie in the church
office by phone (215-679-5321) or by e-mail
([email protected]). Remember, in order to respect
people's privacy, please be sure you have their permission before
submitting their names for the prayer list.
THINGS OF INEREST TO OUR PALM FAMILY
SOUP-ER BOWL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021
We’ve had to “change it up” this year due to both the pandemic and our Ladies’ Aid not being able to make soup for Soup-er Bowl Sunday. So, whether you’re a football fan or not, would you please consider donating canned soup to our local, non-profit community service center THE OPEN LINK? You can drop your donated
items off here, at the church, and place in the marked box or take your items directly to The Open Link (452 Penn Street, Pennsburg). Either way you can make it a SOUP-ER day for a person or family in need this year! JAMS & JELLIES FOR SALE
Only 3 jars are left of homemade jams and jellies! You can
find them on the table in the Narthex for just $6.00 a jar!
Leave your money in the box available and ENJOY!
ALENTINE’S DAY WISHES (Diaconate Sponsored Valentine’s Day Cards to our Homebound Members & Friends)
As with many activities, the Diaconate is adjusting how the congregation will send this year’s Valentine’s Day greetings to our sick and shut-in members and friends. You have a few options on how you can submit your Valentine Greeting:
You can drop off a (only one needed) card in the bag designated “Valentines” at the table in the Narthex. Be sure to write a message and sign your card.
OR, you can mail a card to the church office. Address the envelope: Valentine’s Project c/o Palm Schwenkfelder Church, PO Box 66, Palm, PA 18070
OR, email your Valentine’s Day message to the office. Digital images are welcome as well. Email to [email protected]. It is helpful to add Valentine’s Project in the Subject Line.
OR, Submit your message which can include an image by visiting:
https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/nXLNePVw. Click on the +
(Plus) to add your message and, if you would like, upload or select
an image to go with your message.
All messages (including images) will be combined, printed and mailed to our sick and shut-ins. YOUR GREETINGS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY FEB 7th.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT – Giving Through DECEMBER 2020
Actual Budget Difference
Offering Envelopes $267,686.86 $250,000.00 $ 17,686.86
Faith Budget $ 5,000.00 $ 44,461.00 ($ 39,461.00)
Totals $272,686.86 $294,461.00 ($ 21,774.14) * Raise the Roof: $25,660.00
RAISE THE ROOF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The roof on the Christian Education building is in need of replacement
within the next 2 to 3 years. To raise the funds needed for this project,
the Board of Trustees has decided to run a capital campaign entitled
“Raise the Roof.” The campaign will run through December 31, 2021 or
until the determined amount of $100,000 is reached. Please prayerfully
consider helping protect and maintain our facility by donating to this
very important campaign.
Thank you for your support, The Board of Trustees
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Did You Know…?
This is where we list items of interest to members and visitors. If you
have any items to add, please call or email Leslie in the church office.
Thank you.
If you are unable to worship with us on Facebook, you can go
to our YouTube page, Palm Schwenkfelder Church –
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwkTg3zcUXCFJct5IIOGOA
LARGE PRINT bulletins are available.
Considerations for our current in-person worship service:
o Please stay at home if you don’t feel well.
o Everyone age 2 and older should wear your mask
throughout the service and in the church building.
o Social distancing continues to be practiced. Members
of the same household may sit together.
o Please do not congregate together before/after
services.
o Hand sanitizer, wipes and masks are available.
o Only 1st floor restrooms of the educational wing are
available. There is a handicapped accessible restroom
that includes a baby changing table, if needed.
CCTV – We broadcast the Sunday worship service on closed
circuit televisions in both the Nursery and the Adult Sunday
School Room.
There are two, large yellow and green dumpsters in the back
corner of the parking lot for recycling your office paper and
newspaper. The church benefits from these collections, along
with helping the environment.
In case of a medical emergency, there is an AED (Automated
External Defibrillator) located in the rear of the Sanctuary, in
the alcove where the sound system and mailboxes are
located.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, January 17 ---- NO Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Genesis 41-42; Matthew 12:1-23 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (ZOOM)
Monday, January 18 – MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Genesis 43-45; Matthew 12:24-50 6:30 p.m. Board of Christian Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. BSA Troop 79 Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 19 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Genesis 46-48; Matthew 13:1-30 6:30 p.m. Cub Pack 79 Meeting 7:30 p.m. Scouts BSA - Troop Meeting Wednesday, January 20 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Genesis 49-50; Matthew 13:31-58 7:00 p.m. Senior Bell Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 21 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Exodus 1-3; Matthew 14:1-21
Friday, January 22 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Exodus 4-6: Matthew 14:22-36
Saturday, January 23 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Exodus 7-8; Matthew 15:1-20
NEXT Sunday, January 24 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Exodus 9-11; Matthew 15:21-39 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (ZOOM)
Serving you here at PALM
Ministers: All Church Members Pastor: Rev. Nicholas L. Pence, Jr. Director of Music: Edward K. Bieler
Organist: Eric J. K. Muhlenberg Office Administrator: Leslie J. Reyburn-Shisler
Sexton: Kevin S. Master Prayer Chain: Nancy Hoffman
Greeter: Lisa Sensinger Ushers: Bob Brown & Tim Hoffman
Pastor Nick’s Email & Cell Phone: [email protected]
Cell: (267) 374 – 5691
Office Administrator Email: [email protected]
PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH 833 Gravel Pike
P.O. Box 66 Palm, PA 18070
Phone: 215 – 679 – 5321 Fax: 215 – 679 – 2650
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
The Prayer of Confession & The Prayer of Dedication have been taken from When We Gather by James G. Kirk.
Copyright 2001 by Geneva Press
The Call to Worship has been reprinted by permission of United Church Press from Led by Love by Lavon Bayler.
Copyright 1996 by United Church Press.
Copyright License Number: 1433223
PALM SCHWENKFELDER’S
Mission Statement:
Our task is to proclaim
the Living Word of God,
which empowers us
to care for and share with
our community and the world.
Vision Statement:
Serving the glorious God,
claimed by Jesus,
and inspired by scripture,
honoring our history,
with renewed commitment
we will reach out to our community
and the world through worship,
spirit enriching programs,
and outreaching mission.
