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Ask an usher. The Spirit of Hope building is wheelchair accessible.

Today’s Service:

Greeters: Karen Hanauer, David and Toni Peters, Steve Wasgatt

Ushers: Buzz Nelson, head usher, Jan Nelson, Jack Hofer, Carol Doten

Hospitality: Marilyn Gresser

Altar Flowers: In memory of my grandmother Annie Lillnette Duval Zartman. (Ann Rest). Learn about Altar Flowers sponsorship

Stewardship Thought:
“It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving.”
Richard Braunstein, author

Attendance last week:
Chapel Service: 13
Worship Service: 150
Sunday School and Nursery: 36
Total: 199

2012 Worship Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Chapel Worship with Communion and Singing
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Adult Forum
9:00 - 9:35 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship

Everyone is a Minister of the Gospel
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your acts of kindness, and give glory to your God. Matthew 5:16

Statement Of Call: We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring community of faith – offering personal and social transformation through Jesus Christ.

We are a reconciling congregation welcoming people of all sexual orientations.

Office
Monday–Friday, 9–noon
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
763 545 0239 • Fax 763 546 3109
Sunshine Valley Childcare: 763 545 6906

Staff:
Ministers: Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Ed DuBose
Minister of Music: Jerry Rubino
Instrumental Music Coordinator: Paul David Stanko
Office Manager: Peggy Bocklund
Children’s Choir Coordinator: Jane Samsal
Administrative Assistant: Janine Hall
Quartet: Wendy Gennaula, Susan Hofflander, Tom Witry and Max Wojtanowicz
Website ideas or comments? Steve Rossi

 

Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Welcome “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Mark 9:7

Gathering Music, Band

Time Of Singing
This Little Light Of Mine This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine let it shine let it shine. Hide it under a bushel no! I’m gonna let it shine… Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine…	Shine, Jesus Shine Chorus Shine, Jesus, shine Fill this land with the Father's glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze Set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your Word Lord, and let there be light. Lord, the light of Your love is shining In the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us; Set us free by the truth You now bring us Shine on me, shine on me. Lord, I come to Your awesome presence From the shadows into Your radiance; By the blood I may enter Your brightness Search me, try me, consume all my darkness Shine on me, shine on me.
Open Our Eyes Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him, And say that we love Him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.	Open our hearts, Lord, that we might receive You, Open our spirits, and teach us to worship. Open our lips, Lord, and teach us to praise You, Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. CCLI License No. 1027861

Call To Worship

One:	Father of all, you have created the universe, the heavens, the earth and all living creatures.
Many:	Be present today in this service.
One:	Lord Jesus, you called disciples to follow you and you continue to call young people to be your disciples.
Many:	Help us to hear your voice.
One:	Holy Spirit, you are always present, giving new life and forgiveness.
Many:	Be with us as we worship and celebrate today. Amen.

Hymn of Praise
Jesus, the Light of the World

Prayer of Confession

One:	Our heavenly Father, you have created us in your image;
Many:	your Spirit gives us life and sustains us day to day.
One:	In your love you would make us perfect.
Many:	We humbly confess that we have not loved you with all our heart, soul, mind and strength,
One:	and that we have not loved one another as Christ has loved us.
Many:	Your life is within our souls,
One:	but our selfishness has hindered you,
Many:	we have not lived by faith.
One:	We have resisted your Spirit.
Many:	We have neglected your inspiration.
One:	Forgive what we have been;
Many:	help us to amend what we are;
One:	and in your Spirit direct what we shall be; This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. If anyone sins, Jesus is our advocate with the Father; and he is the compensation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. Hear and believe. Your sins have been forgiven. You are a new creation in Jesus Christ!

Centering Prayer
O Lord our God, we are filled with awe. Even the heavens declare your glory. You are the mighty one, God the Lord, who speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Your world, with all its splendor, provides us sustenance and joy. Your unending love provides us with hope and comfort. We are blessed to be in your presence. Amen.

Gift Of Music
Simple Gifts, Spirit Ringers

Children’s Time

Following children’s time, the children preschool through 6th grade are dismissed for Sunday School. Nursery is available for children 2-years old and younger
Praise Him All Ye Little Children Crosby, Fanny J. Warner, Anna Bradbury, William B.	Praise Him, praise Him all ye little children. God is love, God is love. Praise Him, praise Him All ye little children, God is love, God is love. © Public Domain CCLI License No. 1027861

Prayers of the People
To be recognized, please stand and share your name before your concern or joy.

Choir Anthem
Total Praise, Richard Smallwood

Concerns	Leader: Lord, in your mercy;
	People: Hear our prayer.
Joys	Leader: And the people of God say:
	People: Thanks be to God.

Silent Prayer

Morning Prayers

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

Gift of Music
My Jesus, I Love Thee, arr. Sjolund, Choir, Jenna Tasto, flute

Scripture
2 Corinthians 4, verses 3–6
Mark 9, verses 2–9

Message, Rev. Ed DuBose

Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving

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.

The United Methodist Hymnal Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House Permission is granted for this one-time use.

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Song
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, number 206

Benediction

One:	May the love of the Lord Jesus
Many:	draw us to himself;
One:	May the joy of the Lord Jesus
Many:	fill our souls.
One:	May the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Many:	be among us and remain with us always. Amen.

Closing Music,
This Little Light of Mine, Band

Time of Fellowship

Prayer Requests

Joys and concerns were shared this past week.
You are invited to share prayer requests by phone at 763 545 0239 or by email.

• We give thanks for healing for Bobbi DuBose.
  
• We pray for Mary Dyck and her brother Marshall’s family as they mourn his recent death and for safety as Lyle and Mary travel.
  
• We pray for Steve Rossi who is recovering from surgery.

This Week’s Calendar— Week of February 19

Unless otherwise noted, events are in the Footitt Conference Room.

Unless otherwise noted, events are in the Footitt Conference Room.

Unless otherwise noted, events are in the Footitt Conference Room.

Statement Of Call: We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring community of faith – offering personal and social transformation through Jesus Christ.