UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
The Community Church Serving Northeast Philadelphia
January 22, 2023
10:30am
10901 Calera Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Tel: 215-632-1929 Fax: 215-612-7955
Email: secretary@umcgoodshepherd.org
Website: www.umcgoodshepherd.org
Facebook: @goodshepherdumcphila
Rev. Navin Satyavrata, Pastor
Third Sunday After The Epiphany
Prelude He Touched Me
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn We Gather Together UMH 131
*Responsive Reading Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?
All: One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days
of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.
Leader: For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His sacred tent
and set me high upon a rock.
All: Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His sacred tent I will sacrifice with
shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.
Leader: Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.
All: My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.
Leader: Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.
All: Amen.
We Welcome Our Guests
Announcements, Joys / Concerns
Prayers for the People
*Hymn Of Response The Lord’s Prayer (sung)
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Open My Eyes, That I May See UMH 454
*Doxology / Offertory Prayer UMH 95
Prayer For Illumination UMH 6
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
The Scriptures Pam Gurtcheff
Old Testament Isaiah 9:1-4
New Testament 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Exhortation Break the Yolk Of Burden
*Closing Hymn Trust and Obey UMH 467
*Benediction Go In Peace
*Benediction Response Threefold Amen
Postlude I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
* Please stand as able
We are delighted you could join us for worship today.
Please join us again.
Today’s Worship Participants
Worship Leader |
Robert Gurtcheff |
Announcements, Joys & Concerns |
Robert Gurtcheff |
Prayers for the People |
Moses S. Ketter |
Ushers |
Gretchen Tyler, Catherine Tyler, Naomi Capehart, Jody King |
Substitute Ushers |
Jessie King, Ray Mabaquiao |
Greeter(s) |
Pam Gurtcheff |
Sound Technicians |
Thomas and Danielle Parker |
Videographer |
Anthony DeSimone |
Organist / Choir / Music Director |
Alicia Dillow |
Upcoming Schedule
Wednesday, January 25 | 1:00pm | Bible Study |
Wednesday, January 25 | 7:00pm | Lydia Circle |
Thursday, January 26 | 7:00pm | Chancel Choir Practice |
Wednesday, February 1 | 1:00pm | Bible Study |
Thursday, February 2 | 7:00pm | Chancel Choir Practice |
Saturday, Febuary 4 | 9:00am | UMM Breakfast |
Monday, February 6 | 6:30pm | Ad Council Meeting |
Tuesday, February 7 | 6:30pm | Trustees Meeting |
Wednesday, February 8 | 1:00pm | Bible Study |
Thursday, February 9 | 6:00pm | Worship Meeting |
Thursday, February 9 | 7:00pm | Chancel Choir Practice |
Saturday, February 11 | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Spaghetti Dinner |
Monday, February 13 | 7:00pm | UWFaith (formerly UMW) |
Wednesday, February 15 | 1:00pm | Bible Study |
Thursday, February 16 | 7:00pm | Chancel Choir Practice |
Tuesday, February 21 | 12:30pm | Ruth Circle |
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Navin Satyavrata |
Organist / Choir / Music Director: Alicia Dillow |
Sexton: Joseph King |
Administrative Secretary: Paula Direso |
Office Hours – Wednesdays and Saturdays |