INVITATION AND GATHERING we too delight in your beloved Son.
As in his name light”
PRELUDE:
(Lighting of the altar candle and opening of the
bible…)
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Liturgist)
Today we celebrate a special baptism the baptism of
Jesus of Nazareth. God says: Look! See my chosen
servant,the One in whom I utterly delight; I have
placed my Spirit on him, he will bring true justice to
the nations.When Jesus was baptized, the heavens
opened up, and Spirit came down like a dove; and
there was a voice from heaven saying: “This is my
dearly loved Son, with whom I am delighted.”The
joy of the Lord be with you all.
+ HYMN OF PRAISE: “O WORSHIP THE KING”
O worship the King all-glorious above,
O gratefully sing his power and his love:
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.
O tell of his might and sing of his grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
Your bountiful care, what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in you do we trust, nor find you to fail.
Your mercies, how tender, how firm to the end,
our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend!
O measureless Might, unchangeable Love,
whom angels delight to worship above!
Your ransomed creation, with glory ablaze,
in true adoration shall sing to your praise!
+INVOCATION: (Unison)
Most wonderful God, foolish and flawed though we
are,
we gather in the house of many praises, may the
heavens be opened for us, that we may catch a
glimpse of that Light and Love that transforms our
common days with a beauty not of our making.
Through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen!
ACTS OF PRAISE:
L: Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to
the LORD the glory of his name; worship the
LORD in holy splendor.
P: The voice of the LORD is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over
mighty waters.
L: The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice
of the LORD is full of majesty
P: The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;
the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
L: He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion
like a young wild ox.The voice of the LORD
flashes forth flames of fire.
P: The voice of the LORD shakes the
wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of
Kadesh.
L: The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to
whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple
all say, "Glory!"
P: The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the
LORD sits enthroned as king forever.
ALL: May the LORD give strength to his people!
May the LORD bless his people with peace!
PASTORAL PRAYER: (The Pastor)
RESPONSE: “Spirit of the living god, fall afresh
on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me, Spirit of the
living God, Fall afresh on me”
READING OF THE SCRIPTURE:
+Gospel: Matthew 1:4-11
THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD
Response: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a
MESSAGE OF LIFE IN A SONG: CUMC CHOIR
MESSAGE OF LIFE:
INVITATION TO OFFERTORY: (Liturgist)
(Let us offer our TITHES and OFFERING to the
Altar)
+DOXOLOGY:
+OFFERTORY PRAYER: Pastor
God of redemption and new life, we focus once more this
day on the greatest gift ever given – Jesus, our Savior. As
he was baptized by John in the Jordan, we were able to
share in his baptism and receive the promise of sharing in
Jesus’ resurrection. As we leave a painful year behind and
look with hope to the New Year ahead, help us to live and
give of ourselves as those who know every day what a
great gift we have been given. May it move us to give our
whole selves more freely! In the name of Christ, our Sav-
ior and Redeemer, we pray! Amen.
PARISH NOTICES AND GREETINGS:
THANKSGIVING, DEDICATION and COMMITMENT
HYMN:
“GOD OF THE SPARROW”
God of the sparrow, God of the whale,God of the
swirling stars. How does the creature say Awe?
How does the creature say Praise?
God of the earthquake. God of the storm. God of
the trumpet blast. How does the creature cry Woe?
How does the creature cry Save?
God of the rainbow. God of the cross.God of the
empty grave. How does the creature say Grace?
How does the creature say Thanks?
God of the hungry.God of the sick. God of the
prodigal
How does the creature say Care?How does the
creature say Life?
THANKSGIVING / CLOSING PRAYER
++ God of the ages. God near at hand. God of the
loving heart. How do your children say Joy? How
do your children say Home?
+ BENEDICTION:
Go now, and live in the spirit of your baptism,
even when you are led into wild and hard places.
With repentance and trust, give yourselves to God,
and with fasting and prayer, strengthen yourselves
against the ways of the tempter.And may God enfold
you in tender and lasting love. May Christ be beside
you in times of struggle. And may the Spirit guide
you back to the path whenever you stray,that you
may keep the covenant.We go in peace to love and
serve the Lord, In the name of Christ. Amen.
+RESPONSE: “Amen, Amen, Amen…”
POSTLUDE:
RECESSIONAL:
****ACTIVITIES, NOTICES, CHURCH CONCERNS***
Bible Studies – Wait for further Announcement THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Prayer Meeting – Wednesdays, 5:30PM Online #81 Cortez St., Cauayan City, Isabela
Charge Conference-February 14, 2021 after service Landline no. (078) 652-1046
District Conference- March 13, 2021 VIRTUAL January 10, 2021
Annual Conference- April 15-17, 2021 VIRTUAL
****BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS***
Jan 10- Ruby Acacio Tomas BAPTISM OF THE
Jan 11- Marife Baligod
LORD, YEAR B
Jan 12- Wilson Palteng Jr., Kelvin Fausto, Carla Dela Cruz,
Joanne Galapon, Raquel Turingan, Lawrence
Caramat
Jan 13- Engr. Eliakja Dacanay, Engelbert Benitez, Kevin
Babas,
Nica Nicolas
Jan 14- Miriam Acacio, Dalia Gaboni
Jan 15- Leo Aquino, Dana Francine Respicio
Jan 16- Josie Nisperos, Marilou Agcaoili, Pilar Nisperos,
Ban Dan Pole Palogan, Ronald Imardave Ancheta
***SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES***

ILOCANO: 7:30-8:30 AM
ENGLISH: 9:30-10:30 AM

***WORSHIP STEWARDS***
January 10
ILOCANO Elvis Baladjay
ENGLISH Jesher Dela Cruz

January 17
ILOCANO Crisly Litawen
ENGLISH Pilar Dela Cruz UMYAF SUNDAY