ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONGREGATION

Joining Together on a Christian Journey of Love and Service

February 3, 2019

2600 Ashland Rd The Reverend Tresco E. Shannon, Pastor Office Hours: M-Thurs.: 8 am-3:30 pm Columbia, SC 29210 pastor@ashlandumc.org Telephone: 798-5350; Fax 798-6057 Phone Ext. 15

www.ashlandumc.org Worship services: The Path: 8:45AM Traditional: 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:45AM

Ryan Keith Karen Zobel Maria Anderson youth@ashlandumc.org Finance@ashlandumc.org Office@ashlandumc.org Phone Ext: 12 Phone Ext: 13 Phone Ext: 10

Jack Holladay Robert Neese pathmusic@ashlandumc.org music@ashlandumc.org Laura Siddons The Path, Ashland Youth Choir Traditional Worship Choir, Organist Pianist

CHANGE THE GAME

Souper Bowl of Caring

MORE THAN 29 YEARS AGO, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer and efforts from a single youth group:

“Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat.”

Since that day, more than $143 million has been raised for local charities across the country through the Souper Bowl of Caring. It has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around the Big Game into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving. Through this mission, young people learn what it’s like to make a positive difference in the world – as they collect food, raise money and volunteer to work in charities that provide shelter to the homeless, food for the hungry and compassion to those in need. Be part of this movement that shows God’s love with those in need. Please give generously on Super Bowl Sunday. Every dollar donated goes to Family Promise, our 2019 Souper Bowl of Caring charity.

Ashland United Methodist Church An Order for the Worship of God

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany February 3, 2019 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour

The chiming of the hour is a call for us to shift from conversation to silence, as we prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.

Prelude “The Gift of Love” arr. Patricia Cota

Ashland Handbells

The Lighting of Altar Candles Call to Worship “Gather Us In” Marty Haugen

*The Hymn of Praise “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH p. 384 *Invocation The Collect (to be prayed by all) Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy Holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Anthem “In His Memory” Carl Nygard

Minister: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Minister: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised. *The Psalter “Psalm 77: 1-2, 11-20” UMH p. 798

(Join in singing the Response.)

*Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 71 *The Scripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13

Sermon “A Love for All Seasons” Rev. Tresco E. Shannon The Announcements The Offertory “Preambalon manualiter” George Schapf (1524)

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH p. 95 *The Hymn of Preparation “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go” UMH p. 480

Welcome!

Please sign the friendship pad when it is passed to you and pass it to your neighbor.

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Doxology

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Remember in Prayer Jane Bristow; Sherrie Franks; Lynne Mahaffey; Bill Turner;

Claire Dickerson, Granddaughter of Linda Dickerson

The Confession (to be prayed by all) Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all people: We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and

are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past: and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Prayer for Pardon and the Words of Assurance

The Great Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you…we praise your name and join their unending hymn: People: Response – “Holy, Holy, Holy” ---UMH p. 17 Leader: Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ…as we proclaim the mystery of faith. People: Response – “Christ Has Died” -- UMH p. 18 Leader: Pour out your holy spirit on us gathered here…now and forever to whom we we pray, Our Father… People: Response – “Amen” -- UMH p. 18

The Invitation by the Minister

The Communion of the People All people are invited to the Lord’s Table as we remember Jesus’ great love for us. We give thanks for our renewed lives through that love. After the choir and their families have communed, come to the table as space is available. (A gluten free station is available on the left end of the altar rail.) You are invited to leave a free-will offering for Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.

The Prayer after Communion Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*The Hymn of Response “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” UMH p. 139 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *Benediction Response “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” Welsh Folk Tune

Postlude “Präludium” Johann Krieger ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

*All who are able, please stand. Please put your cell phones on vibrate when the service begins. Hearing devices are available from the sound technician.

A nursery is provided in the education wing for infants through 3 years old.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Pew Bible NT p. 175 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13

If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part; but when the complete comes, the partial will come to an end. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

Enhancing Worship Today Crucifer: N/A Acolytes: Caden Leysath, Jordan Hollis-Derrick Altar Stewards: Alice Sealy, Kaye Bradley Communion Servers: Rev. Roger Gramling, Rev. Thom Jones Welcome Center Advocates: Roger and Marilyn Gramling Greeters: Susan Bowers, Carol DeNisi Valet Parker: Kinsey Jenkins Ushers: Steve Carroll, Ed Wilkins, John McCrea, Scott James, Jimmy Smith

Opportunities to Serve & Learn

Wednesday Night Suppers 6:00 pm

February 6 – Menu: Breakfast Casserole, Grits, Fruit, Muffins, and Biscuits

Weekly reservations taken through red slips in the pew pockets; online: ashlandumc.org or by calling church office: 798-5350.

Reservations needed by Mondays at noon.

Wednesdays at 6:45pm – The study of the Book of Acts, led by Rev. Shannon in room #125. Study will run through the spring.

Join us Sunday, February 10th at 6:30 PM as we begin Invitation to the Old Testament. This will be an eight week study, led by Hal Clarkson and Joye Rush.

By Our Presence January 27, 2019 The Path: 79

Traditional: 130 TOTAL WORSHIP: 209 SS: N/A

Music, Art and Drama will NOT

meet today! Enjoy your evening!

United Methodist Youth

All 6th - 12th graders welcome!

Thoughts? Questions? Ideas? Want to join our email list? 803.798.5350 x 12 youth@ashlandumc.org

If you are interested in providing a meal for the youth we

have available Snack Supper Dates: 2/17, 2/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12

February 3 – MYF Family Super Bowl Party @ 5:30 PM Bring a side dish or dessert February 10 – Youth Choir @ 4:30 PM; MYF @ 5:30 PM February 17 – Youth Choir @ 4:30 PM; MYF @ 5:30 PM February 22 – 5th Quarter @ 8:00 PM February 24 – Youth Choir @ 4:30; MYF @ 5:30 PM

Sr. High Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 6:30.

Remember to bring your Bible.

A new Jr. High Bible Study will begin on Wednesday,

2/6/19 at 6:30. Remember to bring your bible.

Upcoming Meetings Ashland United Methodist Men, Monday, February 4th, 6:30 pm, Zorba’s at Seven Oaks Shopping Center. Food items may be selected from the menu.

Columbia Salkehatchie Camp Steering Committee, Sunday, February 10th, 3:00 pm, #138

GIFT

Jim Johnson by The Ballentine Arthritis Exercise Class

Save the Dates!

Sunday, March 3, 9:45 AM., Ashland Hall

Safe Sanctuary Training

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Friday, March 8, 7 pm., Ashland Hall

Annual Salkehatchie Benefit Auction

An evening of fun, delicious desserts

and bargains galore!

Sponsored by Friendship SS Class

More details later

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Sunday, March 10th, 12:15 pm, Ashland Hall

UMW 150th Anniversary Luncheon

Faith, Hope and Love in Action

As We

Celebrate the Past with Hope for the Future

Bring an item for Killingsworth Home

Child care provided

Missions—Continue to save box tops for education and Campbell Soup Labels. Place in basket on table in the hallway next to Cornerstone Class.