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 Diane Lee
Special Music “Calypso Carol” Dave Johnson, guitar
Music by Michael Perry Laurie Gentry, flute
Arranged by David Johnson Kyle Bruenning, marimba
Polly Dunford, piano
Call to Worship
Wonderful is the God of Christ, who gathers the poor of the earth.
Glorious is our God, who wipes away the tears of sorrow.
Wonderful is the God of Christ, who gives inheritance to the meek.
Glorious is our God, who satisfies the hunger of the just.
Wonderful is the God of Christ, who gives mercy to the merciful.
Glorious is our God, who gives vision to the pure in heart.
Wonderful is the God of Christ, who adopts the peacemakers.
Glorious is our God, who lifts high the persecuted.
Wonderful is the God of Christ, who finds the lost.
Glorious is our God, who awakens the dead.
~written by Bruce Prewer
Opening Hymn Potluck Hymn
Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon “Blessed Are the Ones….” Rev. Tricia G. Lytle
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn and Offertory Potluck Hymn
Benediction
Discussion
Shalom (meaning - “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. ******************************
Calendar of Service -
January 18 - Rev. Dr. Steve Morgan; Communion; Session meeting
January 25 - TBD
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Choir practice for the Lenten season will start on Sunday, January 25, at 9:25 in the choir room. New members are welcome. Please come a few minutes early to get your music. See you there! Polly
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Al-Anon meets in the church building on Saturdays from 9:30-10:30. Volunteers have been asked to open and close the building for them.
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Bible Study is reconvening on Monday, January 5, at 6:30 pm through Zoom. The new topic is The Origins of Christianity as a historical and theological study. If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.
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Immigration Workshop: On Thursday, January 22, First Baptist Church in Pendleton (FBCP) will host a workshop where local community experts will present immigration solutions that welcome immigrants and refugees as neighbors without harming the interests of American citizens. This workshop will be from 6 PM to 8 PM in the Fellowship Hall of FBCP. The workshop is free and parking is easy!
More details are here: https://immigrationbridges.
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The next Campus Edge Concert (CEC) at Saint Andrew Catholic Church will take place on Sunday, January 25 at 3:00. The concert will be presented by Petrie Winds, a faculty quintet in residence at Converse College in Spartanburg and is free. This woodwind quintet plays both classical and contemporary arrangements. Saint Andrew's Church in Clemson is located at 209 Sloan St. in downtown Clemson and has plenty of free parking.
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Coats and winter wear are still being collected for South Main Chapel and Mercy Center. If you have any that are very gently worn, please bring them in to church.
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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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