Serving Today …

Acolyte: Rebecca Arnold

Greeters: Steve Bowen, Tom Johnson, JoAn Stone, Carlos Meyer
Altar Design: Lyn Gossage & Mary Flemister
Children’s Sermon: Joanna Henry
Liturgist: Allison Gresham
Pianist: William Prater
Drummer: Charles Allen
Guitarist: Kevin Gossage
Today: Admin Council meets 4:00 PM
Monday: Winter Fun Day 1-4 PM
Tuesday: Bobbie Haynes Circle 7:00 PM
(meets at home of Peggy Madden)
Wednesday: Bell Choir 6:30 PM
Chancel Choir 7:30 PM
Thursday: Restorers 9:00 AM
Friday: Young at Heart NOON

Sunday: (January 23rd)New Sunday class Ten Commandments starts

Today and continues through March 6th.
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Beginning February 6, Rev. Dale will be leading a

new study on the Gospel of John, entitled
Invitation to John. This eleven week study is part
of the Disciple series of Bible studies. It will be
held Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30, beginning
February 6 and ending April 17
(Palm Sunday). Childcare will be provided if
requested. For more information and to register,
call the church office.

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Reverend Brian Dale

Human Relations Sunday

Pastor: Rev. Brian Dale

January 16, 2011
Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Joanna Henry
Director of Music Ministry: Harriett Jordan Principal Accompanist: William Prater
Church Secretary: Jeannie Pitts
803 Whatcoat St. P. O. Box 117 Oxford, GA 30054
770.786.7414 www.allenmemorialumc.org
January 16, 2011 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 11:00 A.M. MORNING PRAYER Allison Gresham
Human Relations Sunday THE LORD’S PRAYER (UMH #895)

WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS

GATHERING Offertory (Piano Solo) William Prater
Prelude (Piano Solo) William Prater *The Doxology 94
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
*Celebration in Song 261 *Prayer of Dedication Rev. Brian Dale
Lord of the Dance (stanzas 1 & 2 w/ refrain)
ANTHEM Where He Leads I’ll Go Chancel Choir
CHIMING OF THE HOUR ( B.B. McKinney)

ANNOUNCEMENTS *GOSPEL LESSON John 1:29-42 19

INTROIT Come and See Chancel Choir SERMON ‘Follow the Master’ Rev. Brian Dale
Based on John 1:35-51; 14:6
(Marilyn Houser Hamm/Adapted by Mark A. Miller) INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

*RESPONSIVE READING/PRAYER *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 415

Take Up Thy Cross
Inviting God, speak to us now, that we might hear
your invitation to serve. *BENEDICTION Rev. Brian Dale
Open our ears and our minds, that we might know
your guidance and direction. *SENDING FORTH Bind Us Together All
Breathe into our spirits with your wisdom and your (Bob Gillman/Based on Colossians 3:14)
grace, that we might be your loving presence in the Bind us together, Lord, bind us together
world. Amen. with cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together, Lord,
PRAISE & WORSHIP Insert bind us together in love.
*Cry of My Heart (Terry Butler) There is only one God, there is only one King;
Step By Step (Beaker) There is only one body, that is why we sing.
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
(Anonymous/Arranged by Eugene Thomas) *POSTLUDE (Piano Solo) William Prater

**CHILDREN’S SERMON JoAnna Henry

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
*THE GLORIA PATRI Glory Be to the Father 71

HYMN OF PREPARATION 338 *Please stand as you are able.

Where He Leads Me (stanza 1 w/ refrain) **After the Children’s Sermon, children ages 4—2nd grade may be dismissed and go to
Lovern Hall for Children’s Church. A nursery is provided for children, birth—3 years.
Quiet Room - The Quiet Room is available in the church lobby for you and your child as
is necessary.