Serving Today …

Acolyte: Rebecca Arnold

Greeters: Andy Autry, David Dale, Jim and Loretta Patty
Altar Design: Lyn Gossage & Mary Flemister
Children’s Sermon: Rev. Brian Dale
Liturgist: Lee Autry
Pianist: William Prater
Guitarist: Kevin Gossage
Bass Guitarist: Hao Pan

Today: Collection of food items in morning service

by the youth
SPRC meets 3:00 PM
(in activity room)
Board of Directors meet 4:00 PM
(in Uncle Nath’s class room)
Wednesday: Bell Choir 6:30 PM
Chancel Choir 7:30 PM
Thursday: Restorers 9:00 AM
Sunday: (January 30th)Sermon on the Mount series
begins in morning worship.
Wednesday: (February 2nd):Chili cook-off in Lovern Hall 6:00 PM
UMW Study begins on Haiti in Lovern Hall 6:00 PM

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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Oxford College invites you to a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr, Tuesday, January 25 at 7pm, Old Church. Keynote speaker will be Rev.
Bridgette Young, Assistant General Secretary for Campus Ministry and College
Chaplaincy for the United Methodist Church. Music by Oxapella and the King Inter-
denominational Choir. For more information, contact Rev. Lyn Pace at 770-784-8392.
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A gift has been given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Alex Pace by Jack
and Gale Chapman.
A gift has been give to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Cary Allgood by
Lorenzo and Renette Allgood.
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It's time to subscribe to Interpreter magazine, the monthly publication by the United
Methodist Church. This is an excellent award-winning publication that will help you
understand the Methodist movement. For a limited time, we can get the first ten sub-
scriptions free, and any others beyond 10 are only $8 per year! The deadline for this
offer is January 31. Please call the church office to subscribe.
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Reverend Brian Dale
Internationally acclaimed actor Brad Sherrill will present The Prophets at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Snellville, on Sunday, January 30, at 6pm. If anyone is
interested in going to that performance, please contact the church office.
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
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Pastor: Rev. Brian Dale

Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Joanna Henry
January 23, 2011
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 23, 2011 3rd Sunday after Epiphany 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory (Piano Solo) William Prater
I Walked with God This Day (Tom Birchwood)
*The Doxology 94
GATHERING
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Prelude (Piano Solo) William Prater
*Prayer of Dedication Rev. Brian Dale
How Can I Keep from Singing (Lani Smith)
*Celebration in Song 261
ANTHEM Good News! Chancel Choir
Lord of the Dance (stanzas 1 & 2 w/ refrain)
(Spiritual/Arranged by Ruth Artman)
*CHIMING OF THE HOUR
*GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 4:12-23 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SERMON ‘What’s the Good News?’ Rev. Brian Dale
INTROIT I Will Follow Harriett Jordan
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
(Chris Tomlin, Reuben Morgan and Jason Ingram)
See Praise & Worship Insert for lyrics to the chorus.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 730
O Day of God, Draw Nigh
*RESPONSIVE READING/PRAYER
*BENEDICTION Rev. Brian Dale
God, in every age you have called men, women, and
children to be your disciples. We believe you have invited us
*SENDING FORTH Bind Us Together All
to join the great company who follow you. Give us a vision of
(Bob Gillman/Based on Colossians 3:14)
the next step and the strength to fulfill the ministry to which
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together
you call us. Amen.
with cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together,
*HYMN OF PRAISE Hail to the Lord’s Anointed 203
Lord, bind us together in love.
There is only one God, there is only one King;
**CHILDREN’S SERMON Rev. Brian Dale
There is only one body, that is why we sing.
While the children and youth collect canned goods, you are
invited to sing the chorus of I Will Follow (insert).
*POSTLUDE (Piano Solo) William Prater
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (Mark Hayes)
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881
The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version
*THE GLORIA PATRI Glory Be to the Father 71

PRAISE & WORSHIP Insert

Everyday (Joel Houston) Allen Memorial,
Once Again (Matt Redman) Our mission is to:
Gather as the family of Christ,
MORNING PRAYER Lee Autry Grow as disciples of Christ, and
THE LORD’S PRAYER (UMH #895) Go forth to serve as the body of Christ.

*Please stand as you are able.

**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.