Epiphany - Three Kings Sunday

Epiphany - Three Kings Sunday

    Edward B. Webster, The Nativity, 1956, oil on canvas mounted on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art
                                     Museum, Museum purchase, 1971.91

                 January 9, 2022, 10 a.m.
        Message: “Wise Ones” Rev. Laura Folkwein
       Hymnist: Amy Leach  Cantor: Chris Fastnow
             Special Music: Vance Thurston
                                        All Are Welcome Here!
MISSION STATEMENT:
We come together to celebrate the seasons of Christian life and to welcome diverse people into community. We
welcome all to share in the life and leadership, ministry, and fellowship, worship, sacraments, responsibilities and
blessings of participation in our congregation. We covenant as God’s instruments to study and practice wisdom
and compassion, to encourage the spiritual work of each individual for the sake of the world, and to perform
joyfully and humbly acts of kindness and justice. We, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, declare
ourselves to be open and affirming. With God’s grace, we seek to be a congregation that includes all persons,
embracing differences of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical ability, and racial,
ethnic, or socio-economic backgrounds.

Pilgrim Congregational UCC Bozeman
                      2118 South Third Avenue Bozeman, Montana 59715
             mail@uccbozeman.org | http//www.uccbozeman.org | 406-587-3690

                                 Order of Service
OPENING BELL

PRELUDE “A New Day of Light”                   by Vance Thurston, vocals & guitar
ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                    Member of Council
OPENING HYMN We Three Kings (See below)
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has
  risen upon you.
Many: We have seen the star in the sky and have come to worship the
 Christ Child.
One: Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your
  dawn.
Many: The star is resting over Bethlehem, and we come rejoicing,
 overwhelmed with joy.
All: Let us bring the gift of our hearts and the gift of our lives to worship
  our God of light and everlasting love.
TIME WITH CHILDREN                                              Rev. Laura Folkwein
SCRIPTURE Matthew 2: 1-12
MESSAGE              "Wise Ones"                                Rev. Laura Folkwein
ANTHEM "Dawning Light"           by Vance Thurston, Native American flute

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JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYER RESONSE

COMMUNION
COMMUNION HYMN I Wonder as I Wander (See below)
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
As the Magi of old, guided by a star in the night sky, brought gifts of
  homage and gratitude, so we bring our gifts today. Thank you for giving
  online or in the offering plate.
DOXOLOGY:           Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
                    Praise God, all creatures here below;
                   Praise God for all that love has done;
                       Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One.
DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING (unison) O God, we come to you seeking to
  be as wise as the Magi, who gave of their most precious treasures —
  symbols of the giving of themselves to the Christ Child. May these gifts be
  a source of light in places where your light and love are needed most.
  Amen.
CLOSING HYMN #584 I Am The Light of the World
BENEDICTION

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POSTLUDE: “The Light in our Hearts” by Vance Thurston, vocals & guitar
                        Flowers on the altar were given by:
                             The Altar-scape taskforce
                                ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly inspiration on the Pilgrim Blog: This Week Words From Carl Krieg
   "It's the Money, Honey" read it here:
   https://www.uccbozeman.org/pilgrim-blog
Still Searching… We are still looking for an Office Manager, spread the
  word. If you would like to look at the job description go to our website for
  more information. https://www.uccbozeman.org/welcome
Sign up on the kiosk in the church narthex or email the office to:
       Bring cookies for coffee hour. (You don't even have to serve, just
          drop off some treats. Easy peasy.)
       Help set up and/or clean up for coffee hour, just once or twice will
          help.
       Serve as a Sunday School or Nursery helper.
       Bring Flowers for the Altar
       Serve as the Liturgist (read the Call to Worship, Scripture, and
          Invitation to the Offering)
       Be a Greeter to people as they come in.
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Portions of this service were adapted from The Gift of Light: Service Prayers for January 6 by Debbie Gline Allen.
Copyright 2021 Faith INFO Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-
1100. Permission granted to reproduce or adapt this material for use in services of worship or church
education. All publishing rights reserved.
Permission to print and stream the hymns in this service obtained from OneLicense. License #A-7739905. All
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