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 10, 2021
The Baptism of Christ
Outdoor Drive-In: 9:00 a.m.
Outdoor Drive-In: 11:00 a.m.
The First Sunday after Epiphany
January 10, 2021 Tune your FM Radio to 90.1 9:00 am & 11:00 am
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Announcements
Prelude
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Todd Baldosser
Opening Hymn “Take My Life”
Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee
Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasures store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee,
ever, only, all for thee. Call to Worship
Leader: Darkness is gone. New Hope has arisen for each of us.
People: We are forgiven and blessed.
Leader: We are marked by God as disciples
People: God has entrusted us with God’s own message of hope.
Leader: Come, Spirit of God, and rest upon us.
People: Enable us to be people of hope and peace. Prayer of Invocation
All: Lord of Hope and Light, in the midst of darkness you offered light
to people who lived in fear. Today that light comes to us as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Open our hearts this day and remind us that you have marked us as people of hope and light. Prepare us to serve you by serving your world in the spirit of Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray, saying . . .
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
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell, the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit; the One Holy Universal Christian Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Scripture Mark 1:4-11
Sermon “When you have Nothing to Confess” Rev. Mark Katrick
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 “Trust and Obey”
When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, What a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will, he abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, Or we’ll walk by his side in the way;
What he says we will do, where he sends we will go; Never fear, only trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Benediction
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 “Here I Am Lord” Todd Baldosser
Lectionary Readings for January 10 through January 16
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.
Travis David Adams
Born: December 29, 2020 8 lbs. 11 oz., 21” long Parents: Katie & Kyle Adams
Grandparents: Barb & Brad Beck
Glenda Prescott
Born: April 26, 1939 Died: January 6, 2021
A member of St. John’s since 2001
There will be a private service on Saturday, January 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Rest Memorial Estate in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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!
American Red Cross
“Volunteers are urgently needed to welcome visitors to local Red Cross Blood drives and take their temperature before they enter. Visitors could include potential blood donors, people seeking help, course participants and other Red Cross staff & volunteers.”
To learn more about how you can help, visit the following
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all of our sick and shut-ins
includingDavid 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 and the family of Glenda Prescott.
Our CSEOA’s Calendar of Prayer asked that we lift up in prayer, Advent Community Church, Columbus for this week.
We Appreciate Those Serving Today! Ushers:
Gary Kinser Brian Lensink Dick Tulloss
Keep The Bells Ringing
at St. John’s United Church of Christ
Our Goal: $ 37,470.00
As of January 3, 2021: $ 38,130.00
Available for any additional
unexpected repair expenses: $ 660.00
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Sunday: January 10, 2021 The Baptism of Christ 9:00 am Early Outdoor
Drive-In Service 10:00 am Adult Bible Study
11:00 am Outdoor Drive-In Service
11:30 am Evangelism & Outreach
Committee Meeting Wednesday:
10:00 am Christian Education Meeting 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 17, 2021 Second Sunday
after Epiphany
9:00 am Early -Outdoor Drive-In Service
10:00 am Adult Bible Study
11:00 am Outdoor Drive-In Service
Report for Sunday,
January 3, 2021
9:00 am - 38 11:00 a.m. – 40
December 31, 2020
Thursday Prayer Service Views - 49
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 $ 8,606.92 Income as of January 3, 2021 $ 779.00 Month to Date Balance ($ 7,827.92)
