Oakhurst Presbyterian Church USA
January 9, 2022 Worship
Epiphany
Baptism of the Lord
Order of Worship
Prelude Trust and Obey
WE GATHER
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Amantha Barbee
Call to Worship
Darkness is banished!
God’s light has come to us!
The brightness of the Star leads us!
We come to celebrate God’s abiding love!
Glory be to God in the Highest!
And on earth, peace forever. AMEN.
Invocation Rev. Heather Chase
Opening Hymn Arise, Your Light Has Come
OUR HUMANITY
Prayer of Confession & Pardon Rev. Amantha Barbee Holy Lord, we confess that we have been wrapped up in our secular celebration of Christmas. We have enjoyed the music, the food, the swirl of activities, even in our social distance. We have looked happily at the Christmas lights and decorations, and yet we have chosen to ignore the pe in ople who are most in need of compassion and assistance not just during this time but at all times. We often feel overwhelmed by the demands on our resources and so we turn our “deaf ear” and listen not. Open our hearts today, precious Lord, and help us hear the cries of those in need and recognize that needs are different and not according to our lived experiences but other’s. Bring us to an understanding of active discipleship in which we work helping others and thus serving you. Heal us and give us courage and joy in your service. For we ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
Passing of the Peace
THE WORD
Prayer of Illumination Clifton Green
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Clifton Green
Anthem Changed
New Testament Reading: Acts 8:14-17 Rev. Amantha Barbee
Sermon: Willingness to be Changed
IN RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Prayers for the People Rev. Heather Chase
Text Your Prayer Requests to: 404-551-3791
The Lord’s Prayer
Tithes and Offerings Rev. Amantha Barbee
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Song of Praise How Great is Our God
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Final Blessing
Sending Song Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Worship Leaders today include: Rev. Amantha Barbee, Senior Pastor;
Rev. Heather Chase, Associate Pastor; Rev. Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin, Musician;
Clifton Green, Liturgist
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church (USA)
118 Second Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
www.oakhurstpcusa.org
Happening this week at
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church:
Sunday, January 9
10:00 am Learning Hebrew through the Shema Prayer on Zoom
11:00 am Worship by Zoom and Bulletin
Monday, January 10
6:00pm Journey through the Psalms with Rev. Barbee on Zoom
We have been through so much. The Psalms give us permission to mourn, to laugh, to cry, to question, and to ponder. Join together and let’s all be healed.
Tuesday, January 11
11:00-12:00pm Hope Circle - Zoom
6:00 pm Gospel Choir -virtual- Contact Rev. -Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin
Wednesday, January 12
12:00pm Staff Meeting - zoom
4:30-5:30 pm Racial Justice Vigil - Stand with others who know Black Lives Matter
7;30 pm - Building and Grounds Committee by zoom
7:30 pm Chancel Choir-virtual - Contact Matthew Wauchope
Thursday, January 13
10:30 am Prayer Group - Contact Rev. Heather Chase for more information
1:00 pm Centennial Team meeting by zoom
4:30-5:30 pm Racial Justice Vigil - Stand with others who believe Black Lives Matter
Saturday, January 15
10-11:00 am Racial Justice Vigil - Stand with others who believe Black Lives Matter
Sunday, January 16
11:00 am Worship with Rep Hank Johnson MLK Sunday and 100th Anniversary
