02.05.2023 Worship
OBERLIN, JENNINGS & CLAYTON CONGREGATIONS
February 5, 2023
5th Sunday After the Epiphany
Liturgical Color: Green
Jennings United Methodist Church
202 S Topeka Ave, Jennings, Kansas 67643
Telephone: 785.678.2368
Clayton United Methodist Church
Clayton, Kansas 67629
Oberlin United Methodist Church
102 N. Cass, Oberlin, Kansas
Telephone: 785.475.3067 Website: Oberlinumc.org
Facebook: @OberlinUMC Email: hello@oberlinumc.org
Online campus: online.oberlinumc.org/live
For later viewing: online.oberlinumc.org
O – PRAISE TEAM
- “Cry of My Heart” – TFWS 2165
- “Sanctuary” – TFWS 2014 X 3
- “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” – TFWS 2158
PRELUDE
WELCOME
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Holy God, we have left our homes and warm beds to
be in your presence.
People: We gather in your name to worship and praise you.
Leader: May this first day of the week . . .
People: be only one of many days in which we sing your
praises and worship you.
*PRAYER
OPENING HYMN " Gather Us in" - TFWS 2236
APOSTLES’ CREED UMH 882
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
(**catholic – universal)
*GLORIA PATRI UMH 70
O – NOISY CHANGE OFFERING
O – JOY JAR TIME
O – YOUNG DISCIPLE TIME
PRAYER HYMN "Make Us One, Lord" - TFWS 2224
PRAYER CONCERNS & GOD SIGHTINGS
PASTORAL PRAYER
HEBREW SCRIPTURE Isaiah 58:1-9
GOSPEL Matthew 5:13-20
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God. Amen!
OFFERTORY PRAYER
J – C OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY UMH 95
MESSAGE "You Are"
Pastor Gordon
COMMUNION HYMN "As We Gather at Your Table"
TFWS 2268
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
CLOSING HYM "Bring Forth the Kingdom of God"
TFWS 2190
*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE TO BENEDICTION
"Guide My Feet"
TFWS 2208
*POSTLUDE
Oberlin United Methodist Church – CCLI License # 1467347
CCLI Streaming License #20199538
- Please stand as you are able
O – Oberlin portion of service
J – Jennings portion of service
C – Clayton portion of service
For you to consider:
Jesus asks us to reflect on the power we already have. “You are
salt. You are light.” Not, “Do you want to be salt, or do you
want to be light?” You already are. So, given that declaration
from our Lord, how will we season? What will we light up?
LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES FOR NEXT WEEK
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8;
1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
SERVING YOU TODAY
OBERLIN CONGREGATION:
Church Secretary: Jody Shike
Ministers: Each of us
Organist/Pianist: Cheryl Metcalf and Jenny Tally
Scripture Reader: Janice Shobe
Slides: Robyn Rouse
Sound Technician: Gary Walter
Videographer: Theresea Reeves
Ushers: Pat Inman, Gary Shike
Worship Leader: Robert Rouse
Pastor: Gordon Pettibone
JENNINGS AND CLAYTON CONGREGATIONS:
Ministers: Each of us
Organist/Pianist – Jennings: Julie Carter and Kay Brown
Pianist – Clayton: Kris Mizell
Pastor: Gordon Pettibone
PRAYER CHAIN
OBERLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
Vince and Peggy Carswell; Waunita Stoney; Dorothy Wenger;
Alex Louderback; Kelli Carter (niece of Pam VanVleet); Carol
Duncan; Ron Shuler; Doris Sloan; MJ Ward; Marilyn Cantrell
(sister of Bob Woolsey); Dick Ahlberg; Rod and Patty Steinmetz;
Dick Weber; Neal Russell; Tammy Fredrickson; Denise Jones;
Ann Anderson; Charley Keller (father of Charissa Huff); Stella
McConnell (daughter of Evan & Brandi (Diedrich) McConnell);
Janet Anthony; Tamara McEvoy.
Family and friends of Rachelle (Dejmal) Clark, niece of Joe
Dejmal.
JENNINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
Daryl and Marge Hartzog; Jenny Vacura; Missy Cawfield; Carl
and Linda Wahlmeier; The Kaspar family; Betty Keener (sister
of Vi Krizek); Debbie Bailey Graham; Lawrence Carter; Keith
Muirhead; Betty Cressler; Joyce Dean; Lester Mizell (brother of
Patty Foster and Robert McAllister); Rusty Bird; Emma Kier; Vi
Krizek; Sue Long; Cheri Kastens; Ty Yahne; Betty Brown;
Mayme Dubois; Charlotte Nelson; Vayle Rohan.
CLAYTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rusty Bird; Merrice
Brooks.
Ministry Opportunities:
OBERLIN - We welcome new ministry warriors to teach Grace
Kids on Sundays during worship! Please keep in mind that
adults who work with children must be approved through the
Safe Gatherings program in UMC churches.
If you are interested in beginning the process, please contact
Susan Nelson (785-475-4015) or Gordon Pettibone (785-475-
3067). It is not difficult to complete but will require some time!
Thank you for considering this opportunity!
JENNINGS – Help Carolyn Rauch celebrate her 87th birthday
(February 5th). Send her a birthday card to: 640 2300th Road,
Jennings, KS 67643.
JENNINGS – Bean feed on February 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the
American Legion building in Jennings. Free will offering will be
received.
YOUTH MEALS – please check the sign-up sheet on the bulletin
board across from the church office and add your name when
you could provide a meal for the Youth Group. Remember, you
do not have to do the whole meal. Two or more families can
volunteer and work together for any meal. A meal is needed
for February 8th.
DORCAS CIRCLE thanks those who participated in the coffee
sales. They have been asked to repeat the sale of coffee and
related items. Please see a Dorcas member to get your new
order in.
DORCAS CIRCLE will again be sending out college care
packages. If you have a college student that you would like to
receive a care package, please be sure to get those names and
addresses to the church office. They are also collecting items
for those boxes. Thank you for your support in this ministry for
our students.
The OBERLIN COMMUNITY CHOIR will begin rehearsals on
Sunday, February 12 at 1:15 in the Oberlin United Methodist
Church Sanctuary. Performance will be Sunday, April 2. This
year we plan to do a program of seasonal songs rather than a
Cantata. This will allow a wider variety of musical styles, small
groups, and solos. If you have songs in mind that may be an
appropriate, in addition, please let Susan or Jenny know. All
singers, no matter the age, no matter the church are welcome
to join us in song!!
CALENDAR
Sunday, February 5 – 5
th Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 AM – Jennings Worship and Sacrament of Holy
Communion
Jennings Sunday School following worship and
Sacrament of Holy Communion
9:15 AM – Clayton Worship and Sacrament of Holy
Communion
11:00 AM – Oberlin Worship and Sacrament of Holy
Communion
12:00 noon – Oberlin Worship Committee Meeting
Monday, February 6
Tuesday, February 7
Wednesday, February 8
9:00 AM – Oberlin Women’s Bible Study in Fellowship Hall
10:00 AM – Oberlin Women’s Bible Study in Fellowship Hall
12:00 PM – Jennings Potluck
1:30 PM – Oberlin United Women in Faith in Fellowship Hall
2:00 PM – Jennings United Women in Faith
3:45 PM Oberlin Faith Builder Afterschool program
5:30 PM – Grow Decatur County Daycare Coalition Meeting
in Fellowship Hall
5:30 PM – Oberlin Women’s Bible Study in Classroom
6:15 PM – Oberlin UMYF in basement
7:00 PM – Oberlin Praise Team Practice in Fellowship Hall
Thursday, February 9
10:00 AM – Devotions at Good Samaritan Decatur County
7:00 PM – Oberlin Dorcas Circle Meeting in classroom
7:00 PM – Oberlin N.A. group in Basement
7:30 PM – Oberlin Men’s Bible Study in Fellowship Hall
Friday, February 10
Saturday, February 11
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Jennings Bean Feed @ Jennings
American Legion
Sunday, February 12 – 6
th Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 AM – Jennings Worship
Jennings Sunday School following worship
9:15 AM – Clayton Worship
11:00 AM – Oberlin Worship
12:00 PM – Oberlin Potluck
1:15 PM – Cantata Practice
LOOKING AHEAD:
Oberlin potluck meal, Sunday, February 12, 2023,
following morning worship.
Oberlin Community Lenten Cantata Practice, Sunday
February 12, 2023, at 1:15 PM
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22.
Please watch the bulletin for further information for special
services.