St. John’s

United Church of Christ

285 W. National Drive

Newark OH

43055-5298 Main: 740-323-2407

Church Website

www.stjohnsnewark.org

Our Church Staff Pastor/Teacher

Rev. Mark Katrick

rev.katrick@windstream.net

Administrative Asst.

Anita Chirdon

stjohnsunited@windstream.net

Organist & Choir Dir.

Todd Baldosser

scarlatti35@hotmail.com

Christian Education Director

Julie Kroah

stjohnsucc.ce@windstream.net

Sexton

Charles Bruah

Chapel Pianist

Jane Shoemaker

Children’s Bell Choir

Colleen Kroah

Adult Bell Choir

Don Boldt

Librarian/Signer

Debi Snow

Prayer List

Michelle Reedy

jmichele.reedy@gmail.com

January 3, 2021 Outdoor Drive-In: 9:00 a.m.

Outdoor Drive-In: 11:00 a.m.

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Second Sunday after Christmas Tune your FM Radio to 90.1

January 3, 2021 9:00 am & 11:00 am ***************************************************************************************************************************************

Announcements

Prelude “Once in Royal David’s City” Todd Baldosser

Opening Hymn “We Three Kings”

We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar,

field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.

O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright,

westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

Glorious now behold him arise; Christ and God and sacrifice;

alleluia, alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies.

O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright,

westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

Call to Worship

Leader: Arise; shine, for your light has come!

People: We are called out of our darkness into light.

Leader: Lift up your eyes and look around.

People: We rejoice in the gift of light.

Leader: Come let us worship the God of light and joy and peace.

People: We come to kneel before the Christ Child, the light incarnate.

Prayer of Invocation

All: O Lord of all things bright and beautiful, may we begin this day in

your name. Light of all light, our dayspring of hope, may we find

warm reflections of your countenance in the face of each brother,

sister, stranger and friend. As we work for your world this day,

may our hunger be for justice and our thirst for peace. Feed us

with your presence. Strengthen our hearts and steady our hands

for the business of loving your creation. As children of the light,

may we walk in your radiance this day . . .

The Lord’s Prayer…Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our debts, As we

forgive our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver

us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the

glory forever. Amen.

Joys & Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Luke 2:15-21

Sermon “How Did Jesus Get His Name?” Rev. Mark Katrick Prayer of Confession

Pastor: Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God.

All: Almighty God and Father, we confess to you, to one another, and

to the whole company of heaven, that we have sinned, through our

own fault, in thought, and word, and deed, and in what we have

left undone. For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, have

mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and by the power of your Holy

Spirit, raise us up to serve you in newness of life, to the glory of

your Name. Amen.

Pastor: Almighty God grant us forgiveness of all our sins, and the grace and

comfort of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Invitation

Communion Prayer

Words of Institution

Sharing the Elements

Prayer of Thanksgiving

All: Thank you, O Christ, for this feast of life. We are fed by your

love; we are strengthened by your life. We are sent forth into this

world to live into the visions God has laid on our hearts. We are

now commissioned to: feed as we have been fed, forgive as we

have been forgiven, and love as we have been loved. Thanks be to

God. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

All: Thank you, God of Love, for the promise of this season. We are

grateful for the generosity aroused in us by Christ’s coming into

the world. May these gifts represent a new spirit of joyous sharing

among us, for the sake of all your children everywhere. Amen.

Closing Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”

Refrain Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere,

go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night,

Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.

Refrain Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere,

go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.

Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born,

and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn.

Refrain Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere,

go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.

Please join us in the singing of the Congregational Benediction

Go Now In Peace/Never be afraid/God will go with you/Each hour of ev’ry

Day/Go now in Faith/Steadfast, strong and true/Know He will guide you in

all you do. Go now in Love/And show you believe/Reach out to others/So all

the world can see/God will be there/Watching from above/Go now in

Peace/In Faith and in Love. Amen/Amen/Amen.

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Postlude “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” Todd Baldosser

Lectionary Readings for January 3 through January 9 Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:(1-9), 10-18

Welcome Home to St. John’s To our dear friends and visitors:

You are an important part of the worship and ministry that goes on here and we

are thankful for your presence. For anyone who would like to join our fellowship,

please e-mail stjohnsunited@windstream.net.

Due to the Covid 2019 pandemic the 2021 budget was voted on by paper ballot

sent to all members. The results are as follows 54 members voted to approve the

budget, one member voted against approval. As of December 13, 2020, the

budget is approved. Thanks to all who voted.

Respectively submitted by Frank Davis Treasurer

Assigned 2021 envelopes are available. They are just inside the

door if you would like to come up after the service to pick them

up or please contact an usher. You can also leave a message on

the church answering machine. If you find

that you were not assigned a box and would like one, leave a message to let Anita

know at 740-323-2407. Thank you!

In memory of Bob Shoemaker by Jim & Elaine Everett

In memory of Robert Shoemaker by Jeff and Jane Cox

In memory of Bob Shoemaker by Phyllis Miller

To the Glory of God And in Loving Memory of Bob Shoemaker

by Bill and Nancy McInturf

In memory of Bob Shoemaker by Diana and James Elshoff

In memory of Bob Shoemaker by McDonald Auto & Truck Repair

In memory of Bob Shoemaker by Barb O'Brien

In memory of Bob Shoemaker by Carl & Gail Dufford

In memory of Bob Shoemaker by Chuck and Anita Chirdon & family

Please keep in your thoughts and

prayers all of our sick and shut-ins

including David Hummel, Alison Armstrong,

Glenda Prescott, Brooke (McDonald) Hall,

Barbara & Mel Cunningham, Jeanette Morris,

Sandra Donson, Debi Snow, Machele & John

West, Dick Boyd, Kate Hannum Rose, Kathy

Wilson, Braxton Picklesimer, Vicky McGee,

Virginia Lavelle, Brenda Simross, Paula

Hatfield, Donna & Loren Hewitt, Harriett

Applegate, Charles & Lois Meyers, Mike

Boyce, Relna Cornell, Esther Gillham, Helen

McGaughy, Mary Lou Hostetler, Bill McInturf,

Relna Cornell, Larry and Sandy Hamm,

Barbara McKee, and the Saari and Chirdon

families.

Our CSEOA’s Calendar of Prayer asked that we

lift up in prayer, CSEOA Association Staff for

this week.

We Appreciate Those Serving Today! Ushers:

Larry Jones, Chr.

Frank Davis

Gary Kinser

Report for Sunday, December 27, 2020

9:00 am - 30 11:00 a.m. – 38

December 24, 2020

Thursday Prayer Service Views - 54

Sunday: January 3, 2021

Second Sunday after

Christmas 9:00 am Early Outdoor Drive-In

Service

11:00 am Outdoor Drive-In Service

Thursday: 7:00 pm A Thursday Prayer Service

will be Live- streamed to

St. John’s Facebook page.

You do not have to have a

Facebook account to view.

The link is available on our

church website

stjohnsnewark.org

Sunday: January 10, 2021

The Baptism of Christ 9:00 am Early -Outdoor Drive-In

Service

11:00 am Outdoor Drive-In Service

Keep The Bells Ringing

at St. John’s United Church of Christ

Our Goal: $ 37,470.00

As of December 20, 2020: $ 38,105.00

Available for any additional

unexpected repair expenses: $ 635.00

THANK YOU ALL

FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Beginning October 1, 2020, please call the

office 740-323-2407 and leave a message to

make an appointment or call/text Anita at

740-973-8218.

Financial Update Monthly Faith Promise goal $ 9,002.59

Income as of December 27, 2020 $ 8,528.00

Month to Date Balance ($ 474.59)