Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Today’s service will be held indoors in the sanctuary as an in-person service and also live streamed at this link.  Click on “live” for the live stream.  Join us!   

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Gathering Music                                          Polly Dunford

Welcome and Announcements               Cierra Donnelly                  

Call to Worship    (Inspired by Psalm 71)

One:  In the Holy One, we take refuge; let us never be put to shame.  Our praise is continually of you.

Many:  In your righteousness deliver us and hear our cries for justice and peace.

One:  In the Holy One, we draw strength; let us never be put to shame.  Our praise is continually of you.

Many:  Be a rock of refuge for the vulnerable, a strong fortress to save creation, for you are our rock and fortress.

One:  In the Holy One, we receive courage; let us never be put to shame.  Our praise is continually of you.

Many:  Rescue us, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel, for you, Holy One, are our hope and trust.

Opening Hymn               Potluck Hymn

Scripture Lesson   Luke 4:21-30

 Sermon           “We Are the Ones”           Dr. Keith Ray

Thoughts to Ponder: In today’s scripture reading, Jesus says, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”  According to Ruth Duck, whose hymn text we sang a few weeks ago, “The Spirit of God is upon Christians today, anointing us to proclaim good news and to be good news in the midst of poverty, oppression, imprisonment, and any physical condition that diminishes our lives.

What particular things can we do to make a difference?  God is at work in our city or village, and also in towns far away, among people of many faiths, bringing miracles as people minister together.  In our common ministry, we will discover that Scripture is fulfilled in our hearing and our living, through the power of love.”

Let’s consider her words and the gospel text together.

Joys and Concerns 

Prayers of the People

Closing Hymn and Offertory                     Potluck Hymn        

Benediction

Discussion

Shalom (“May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)

Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.

                            Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom.

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Join us for 1st Sunday Potluck meal following worship service.

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Calendar of Service -

February 9 -  Dr. Keith Ray

February 16 -  Rev. Dr. Steve Morgan

February 23 -  Dr. Keith Ray; Worship Committee meeting

The Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Bingo Party for the teenagers at New Foundations Home for Children, 2300 Standridge Road, Anderson 29625, on Friday, February 7, at 6 PM.  NACCP participants need to arrive by 5:15 PM.  NEEDED: Inexpensive prizes for 34-40 teens, ages 13-17 years.  Most New Foundation teens are male; only 9 of the residents are female.  Also needed are refreshments for the party - sodas and snacks of any or all kinds.  Please contact Outreach Chair Ann Blackwood if you can help with the fun outreach!

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The next PFLAG meeting is Thursday, February 13, at 7:00 pm.  All are welcome!

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The next Keenagers event will be the Sunday, February 16 matinee performance of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at the Market Theatre. Sign up with Karen Manley to be included in a group ticket purchase.  
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United Way sponsors a snack program for Anderson school children. Children in need are provided snacks for the weekend so they are able to learn when they return to school on Mondays. Snack packing consists of filling plastic bags with items and a handwritten word of encouragement before boxing the packs.  This is a fun event that  we have done in the past as a group.  I have decided to sign up on Tuesdays as an individual because I think this is a very special program.

Current open dates are 2/3, 2/4, 2/10, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10.  These are Mondays or Tuesdays.  The shift is from 9-11 am.  If enough people are interested in working as a group, I will book us as a group.  If you are interested in trying it out, you can also sign up as an individual at  https://uwandsc.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1031432. You will need to set up an account and can then sign up any open date. If you are interested or have questions, please call Vicki Wright at 585-781-4620.
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Church Clean-up Day is Saturday, February 8.  Please sign up to volunteer.

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Lenten Season choir is meeting Sunday mornings at 9:25. Please try to be in your seat and ready to sing on time to make the best use of our rehearsal. Thanks!  Polly
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The Beach Ball, a fundraiser for the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium (GAMAC), will be on Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 PM at the Bleckley Station in Anderson. Call (864) 231-6147 or visit GAMAC.org/specialevents for tickets. Reservations required by February 10.

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NACCP on YouTube.   Our gatherings are now available on YouTube. You can live stream us, or see recordings.  If you are interested in being a part of our NACCP AV Team, please contact Cynthia (cynthiakwarner@mac.com) or Joanne (843.607.3862).
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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm through Zoom.  Dave Johnson is guiding us through the book of Deuteronomy (editor’s note: it’s far more interesting than it sounds!). If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.

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An updated church directory is available for upload.  If you do not have the password, please send request to mhc.clemson@gmail.com
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Please join Presbyterian Earth Care (PEC) for this unique monthly opportunity for community and meaningful Bible study!  The study will run for 75 minutes each session. Dates: Feb. 23rd, Mar. 23rd, Apr. 28th, May 26^th all at 7 pm. Study Leaders: Rev. M. Courtenay Willcox and Rev. Lucy Youngblood. For more info and Zoom link: https://presbyearthcare.org/bible-study-pw-2024-2025/
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Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries).  An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Support Group meets each Thursday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, 1501 Sandy Springs Rd., Sandy Springs, SC. This is a 12-steps program.  For more information, call 864-844-7137. Please share this with anyone who may benefit from this group.

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The glass “tip jar” is still on the piano at church. Feel free to drop in any amount when you like the music during the service.  Dave and Polly will donate the “tips” to a cause related to music, such as bringing music to schools.
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If you would like to donate to the family of Eric Childs, who was tragically killed in a car accident, please use this link: https://gofund.me/6340eb47.  Eric’s wife Jessicka Spearman heads the PFLAG group that meets at NACCP.

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Women’s clothing is needed for women coming out of incarceration. Good, gently used items please. All sizes.
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Doug Booth encourages everyone to volunteer at PAWS – there is something for everyone, from socializing with the dogs on-site to taking a dog to lunch to hosting weekend visits. There are many dogs at the facility who crave human interaction.  Additionally, don’t forget to bring in any donations of blankets to the church.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP?  Would you like to make this community your spiritual home?  Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.

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Remember in prayer:  The Marsden family; Michael Little’s friend Mark; Linda McFall; Glennie Burns; Mary Alice Mundy; Latha and Cheryl Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of Ukraine; People of Israel and Palestine; Victims of Los Angeles Fires.