CRFUMC Worship Experiences Info for 1.1.23
CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 1.1.23
Liturgical Week: Epiphany
Liturgical Color: White or Red
At First United Methodist Church Castle Rock we are touching people and changing lives through the love of Jesus Christ. Are you interested in becoming a part of the Castle Rock FUMC family? Please speak to Pastors to find out when you would like to join our Church Family.
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
How to connect with worship online
To Watch on Facebook:
Like our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/castlerockfumc
A couple of tips. When you see a “get reminder” button on the video announcement. Click on that. Then whenever we go live, the reminder will pop up in your notifications and you can simply click on the notification to go straight to the video. You can use the direct link here: https://www.facebook.com/castlerockfumc/live_videos/
For Youtube Use
For a direct link to our Youtube Channel go here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMtU1rv4le8CoV_nCLz1EA
Note that you can also watch the service on a smart TV with the YouTube app and/or by casting the service to the TV from your phone/tablet if it's set up properly - click the icon next to YouTube. See the image below
Covenant Renewal Service Jan. 1 2023
+=stand if you are able or comfortable
Prelude
Welcome and Greeting
+HYMN: Joy To The World UMH 246
OPENING PRAYER
All: God of all creation, you have formed us as a people and claimed us for your own, reveal any stumbling blocks within us.
May we be reminded of the call from Jesus to be light and love for all creation. Let your Spirit breathe into us new life to be open to where you will lead us in the coming year. Today we come to acknowledge your influence and grace in our lives and to enter anew into a covenant with you. So be it.
Covenant Collect
Leader: Holy One, your love came down at Christmas to develop a true relationship with us. Help us be open to receiving you into our lives.
Thank you for your unconditional love for us. Amen.
+Hymn: Love Came Down at Christmas UMH 242
Mission Moment
Offering Prayer Written by David Bell
All: Affirming God, we allow the distractions of everyday life to burden our spirits. As a result, we often embrace a mindset of scarcity rather than abundance. Transform our ambiguity of thought to a solid belief in the promises of Jesus Christ. We give these generous gifts because you have given us your Spirit. Glory to God! Amen and amen!
Offering
+Doxology UMH 94
Hymn: Sing We Now of Christmas UMH 237
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Leader: Eternal God, in the reading of the Scriptures,
may your word be heard;
In the meditations of our hearts, may your Word be known;
And in the faithfulness of our lives, may your Word be shown. Amen.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Deuteronomy 31:9-13, 1 Peter 1, John 15:1-8
Response to the Reading of Scripture