905 Village Drive, South Charleston, WV 25309
Worship Cancelled today due to inclement weather!
Stay home and stay safe!
PRAYER FROM THE PASTOR
Gracious God, our Creator, although the winter weather prevents us from gathering for worship this morning, we remember that tomorrow marks two important events.
We will observe Martin Luther King Day in our nation. We give thanks for his life and witness, for his focus on justice, and on community and mutual understanding, and shared purpose. His vision of unity amid diversity echoes Romans 12:5 - "We though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." As we honor Dr. King's legacy, may we be those who, for your glory, join together in pursuing God's vision for humanity.
And tomorrow, we will inaugurate our new president. As leadership of our government changes hands, we ask for your guidance and presence. We pray for him, and for all our leaders. May every heart be turned toward you. May your will be made known and carried out in all things. May our country, and all the nations of the world, know peace and good will in the days ahead. May your name, in all the holy names by which you are called, be lifted up and glorified. Amen.
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Worship -January 19 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 10:00 am.
The Rev. Dr. Patricia Jarvis will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The sermon this Sunday is “ Knowing the Secret ” .
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Send down your Holy Spirit, O God, and speak to us as beloved children so that we may hear and believe the good news of your Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Mark 1:4-11
So John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And the whole Judean region and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him and were baptized by him in the River Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” The Baptism of Jesus In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
THE WORD OF THE LORD!
Thanks be to God!
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Upcoming Events
POTLUCK SUNDAY will be celebrated JANUARY 19. We invite everyone to the potluck after the worship service. Even if you cannot bring any food to the potluck, we invite you to bring your most important ingredient – YOU!!
Urgent need for food!
Heart and Hand Food Pantry has an urgent need for food. They are asking for our assistance.
Their needs list follows:
Fruit, Rice, Beans, Jelly, Ravioli, Spaghetti Noodles, Crackers, Soup, Jiffy Mix, Ramen Noodles, Chicken Noodle Soup, or any other canned or boxed food.
There is also an urgent need for diapers of all sizes.