This Week's Bulletin
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Aaron Lewis
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Aaron Lewis
*Opening Hymn UMH #451 “Be Thou My Vision”
1. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2. Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word;
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou and thou only,
first in my heart, great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.
3. Great God of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my vision, O ruler of all.
*Call to Worship
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, for God has anointed us to bring good news to the poor.
We come to worship the God who proclaims freedom
and hope.
God sends release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind.
We come longing for healing, justice, and new life.
Today, this scripture is fulfilled in our hearing.
Today, we open our hearts to God’s living word.
All: Let us worship the Lord,
who calls us to good news, freedom, and grace.
Passing Peace of Christ “O How He Loves…” TFWS #2108
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message Melanie Bomersback
Children’s Church Melanie Bomersback
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn TFWS #2088 “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Lord, I lift your name on high; Lord, I love to sing your praises.
I'm so glad you're in my life; I'm so glad you came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way, from the earth
to the cross, my debt to pay, from the cross to the grave, from the
grave to the sky. Lord, I lift your name on high! (Repeat)
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 4:14-21 Aaron Lewis
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.
16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
Offertory Anthem John Kwon
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #UMH 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures
here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
Accept, O Lord, these offerings your people make to you, and grant that the work to which they are devoted may prosper under
your guidance, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Message: Today
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn UMH #310 “He Lives”
1. I serve a risen Savior, he's in the world today; I know that he is
living, whatever foes may say. I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer, and just the time I need him, he's always near.
**Refrain:
He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way. He lives, he lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart.
2. In all the world around me I see his loving care, and though my heart grows weary, I never will despair. I know that he is leading
through all the stormy blast; the day of his appearing will come at last. **
3. Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King! The hope of all who seek him,
the help of all who find; none other is so loving, so good and kind. **
*Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude Traditional Anglican Melody John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.