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WestminsterPresbyterian ChurchA Telling Presence in the City

Epiphany Sunday, January 3, 2021, 10:30 am

1200 Marquette Avenue | Minneapolis 55403westminstermpls.org | 612.332.3421

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Together we are the Body of Christ. While apart, we covenant still to be the church.We are not alone. Thanks be to God!

Wise Men and the Wall, by Zaki Baboun, oil on paper, Bethlehem, Palestine, 2010The Westminster Collection

Preparing for the WordOur service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.

Prelude Fantasy on Greensleeves Ralph Vaughan Williams; arr. Sam Backman Kenneth Vigne, organ

Our Life in Christ Rev. Alexandra MauneyOne: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Moment for Meisel Sunday Rev. Dr. Meghan Gage-Finn Ellen Kemp, Anna Northenscold, Ellie McCreary

Call to Worship (from Isaiah 60 and Matthew 2)One: Arise, shine; for your light has come!All: The glory of God has risen upon us.One: Come and adore the Savior of the nations.All: We offer the gifts of our lives to the Lord.One: Let us worship God.

Hymn No. 151 We Three Kings Erik Krohg, cantor

Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession (Unison)God of glory, you sent Jesus among us as the light of the world, to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the brightness of your light. We turn away from the poor; we ignore cries for justice; we do not strive for peace. In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin, and pour out the gifts of your Spirit, that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth your glory shining in the face of Jesus Christ.

Silent Prayers of Confession Worshippers seek and reflect on God’s forgiveness in their own lives

Assurance of God’s ForgivenessOne: Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Friends, hear the good news:All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.

Listening for the WordA Time with Children Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen

Prayer for Illumination Abigail Karels

Readings from Holy ScriptureIsaiah 60:1-6Matthew 2:1-18One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon The Problem with Power

Responding to the WordHymn No.154 Jesus Entered Egypt

Offertory Sentences Rev. David Tsai ShinnWorshippers are invited to use the “Give” link on the livestream page or the Tithe.ly church app, or mail a check to support the mission and ministry of Westminster. Thank you!

Offertory In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

The Great Prayer of ThanksgivingOne: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.One: Lift up your hearts.All: We lift them up to the Lord.One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.One: Let us pray…

The Lord’s PrayerOur 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.

The Distribution of Bread and Cup

Music During Distribution What Feast of Love

Closing Prayer

Hymn No. 147 The First Nowell, vss. 1-3, 5-6

Charge and BenedictionThe people respond with “Amen.”

Passing of the PeaceSince the earliest days of the Christian Church, worshippers have greeted each other with a sign of peace. All are invited to offer a verbal greeting, such as: “Peace be with you.”

One: The peace of Christ be with you.All: And also with you.

Postlude Fiat Lux Theodore Dubois

We Three Kings Text and Music are under public domain.

Jesus Entered Egypt Text: Adam M. L. Tice © 2009 GIA Publications, Inc. Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams © 1925 Oxford University Press. Printed with permission under One License #A-704045. All rights reserved.

What Feast of Love Text: Delores Dufner, OSB, © 1986, 1993, The Sisters of St. Benedict. Published by OCP. Printed with permission under One License #A-704045.All rights reserved. Music: Trad. English melody, 16th cent.

The First Nowell Text and Music are under public domain.

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Sharing with 2020 Meisel Scholars

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Sundays 9:15 am Learning Hour10:30 am Worship; 5 pm Gathered at Five

Wednesdays 6 pm Evening Worship: Silence & Song

Daily Phone Devotions612.332.7087

Jan 3 ......................................John 1:1-184 .......................................Proverbs 3:1-125 ............................................Luke 6.27-316 ............................................ Isaiah 60:1-67 ...........................................Genesis 1:1-58 .................................................. Psalm 299 ...............................................Acts 19:1-710 ............................................Mark 1:4-11

Today’s flowers are in loving memory of Marjorie G. and Miles W. McNally

Carolyn E. Linnerfrom their children with love and honor

In celebration of Rick Polenek and Terry McEowen’s

37th anniversary.

It’s not too late to help the church plan for 2021 by pledging online or returning your pledge card. You will receive a link to a special musical tribute. Thank you for helping Build the Beloved Community!

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