Today’s service may be viewed on Facebook Live Stream at this link:  https://fb.me/e/6sJZsNzH0?mibextid=RQdjqZ, hear it in the curch parking lot at 107.1 FM, or join us in person. 

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Gathering Music                         Polly Dunford                                 

 Welcome and Announcements     Ed Yokley

My Story                          Karen Manley

Call to Worship 

One: Praise the Holy One! Be in awe of God!

Many: Happy are those who delight in the Holy One’s presence!

One: Fear no evil. Keep your heart firm. Be secure in God!

Many: Happy are those who delight in the Holy One’s protection!

One: Arise for what is right. Be pursuers of justice.

Many: Happy are those who delight in the Holy One’s power!

Opening Hymn           “Sing a Happy Alleluia”                      Handout

        Words by Shirley Erena Murray; Music by Robert Clatterbuck; Arranged by Jim Strathdee

Verse 1 Sing a happy alleluia, sing it out with heart and style

We’re the echo of God’s laughter,  we’re the image of God’s smile.

Refrain Alleluia, all creation, alleluia, everyone!

Alleluia, all creation, alleluia, everyone!

            Last time: Alleluia, everyone! Alleluia, everyone!

Verse 2 We're the proof of God’s good humor,  we’re the twinkle in God’s eye                                                 Made to shine, reflect the glory,  given light and space to fly.         Refrain

Verse 3 Sarah laughed at God’s good timing, Mary sang and David danced,

Jesus smiled and hugged the children so is life for us enhanced.   Refrain

 

Verse 4 Ev’ry day sing alleluia!  We are loved, though so absurd,

Human, foolish, chosen people, God still takes us at our word!      Refrain

 Scripture Lesson           Isaiah 58:1-12

Sermon                  “Intermittent Fasting”                                   Dr. Keith Ray

Theme:  While fasting is historically a significant part of religious practice, the prophet Isaiah calls us to the practice of economic justice as we seek to draw close to the Divine.

Prayers of the People

Closing Hymn/ Offertory                   “I Am Standing Waiting”          Handout

        Words by Shirley Erena Murray; Music by Joy F. Patterson

1)  I am standing waiting, waiting at your door,

one of hunger’s children from a billion poor,

though you cannot see me, though I am so small,

listen to my crying, crying for us all.

2)  I stand at your table asking to be fed,

holding up my rice bowl begging for your bread,

I stand at your school room longing just to learn,

hoping that you’ll teach me ways to live and earn.

3)  I stand at your clinic begging for vaccine,

I stand at your wash place where the water’s clean,

I stand at your office, beg the Heads of State,

I am just a child, so I must hope and wait.

4)  I stand in your churches, listen to your prayers,

long to know a God who understands and cares.

If there is a God, a God who loves the poor,

I’m still standing waiting, waiting at your door.

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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Please join us after worship service for our 1st Sunday Potluck meal.  

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Calendar of Service  

February 12 - Keith Ray; Souper Bowl with proceeds to Anderson Emergency Kitchen; Session meets following worship service

February 19 - Lucy Youngblood

February 26 - Keith Ray; Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Sunday (Volunteers please wear your blue PDA shirts.)

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The love and sympathy of North Anderson Community Church is extended to Michael Little-Bell and family in the passing of Tim Little-Bell on Friday, January 13, 2023.  Tim’s memorial service will be Saturday, February 25, at 3:00 pm at North Anderson Community Church. 

There will be a potluck meal following the service.

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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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At the River — A Memoir of Struggle and Grace in the Segregated South by Carolyn Crowder will be screened in the Fort Hill Presbyterian Church sanctuary on Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 PM with a discussion following.  Light snacks will be provided at 5:30 for enjoyment in the arcade before the showing. The cost is free. Please register online or call the church office at 864-654-2061.

Fort Hill Presbyterian Church is located at 101 Edgewood Avenue, Clemson, SC.  Parking is available in the lots across from the sanctuary and handicapped parking is next to the sanctuary.

For more information about the movie and to watch a teaser, visit http://carolyncrowder.com/

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Lillian Sanchez is in an upcoming production at Southwood Academy of the Arts.  She will portray the Empress in a production of “Anastasia” on February 9-12.  Evening performances are at 7 pm and matinees are at 3 pm.

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The next church clean-up day will be on February 11th. Only three people have signed up so we need additional hands!  Please sign up if you can.

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Anderson Forum for Progressive Theology is presenting a Zoom Only event on February 12, 2023, at 3:00-4:15 PM.  Rev. Traci D. Blackmon, RN, MDiv will be the speaker.  Click here to register .

Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister of Justice and Local Church Ministries of the UCC.  She is the former senior pastor of Christ the King United Church of Christ, Florissant, Missouri and the leading voice of frontline spiritual leaders influential in leading prayer vigils and engaging in peaceful protests during the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri after the murder of Michael Brown in 2014.

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It’s time for Undie Sundays! We will begin collecting socks, men’s and women’s underwear and bras of all sizes for South Main chapel and Mercy Center. Bring your items between now and May 28th when we have our next turn serving lunch at South Main.

Additionally, South Main is currently experiencing a bottled water shortage. Donations welcomed at the South Main facility!

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Sarah Shumpert shared the Westside Community Center needs a new roof. They are asking folks to donate $40 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day being signed into legislation as a national holiday. Donations can be made online through the United Way of Anderson County.  Use the “Donation Description” box to designate your donation for the Westside Community Center roof.

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Remember in prayer: Patti Pitts; Michael Little-Bell and Family; Violet Taylor (Kristin Cascio’s granddaughter); Glennie Burns; Mary Alice Mundy; Tawny Booth (friend of Vicki Conrad-Wright); Sharon Fowler; Jason Harding; Linda McFall; Mike Johnston; Whitney and Taylor Bishop (Whitney’s niece); Jackie Moore;; Latha and Cheryl Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of Ukraine.

NACCP is an inclusive Faith Community that values questions

and the journey to the answers.

Ministry Leader: Dr. Keith Ray

Pianist and Choir Director: Polly Dunford

Mailing address: P.O. Box 4346, Anderson, SC 29622

Phone: 864-225-3575

Website:  naccpchurch.org

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