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Prelude
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing of the Peace
Opening Music
Introduction to the Offering
Offertory
Doxology & Prayer of Dedication
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Reading: John 1:35-51
Sermon: “Your Servant Is Listening” - Pastor Scott Johnson
Communion
Closing Song
Benediction
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Please lift these people and circumstances to God in your prayers throughout the week.
Prayer for Healing: Sharon, Ruth M, Sheila J, Gary, Brianna, Connie, Marriage of good friends, Melissa E, Sherri A, John A, Judy B, Gary B, Jerry L, Becky H, Our world, Chuck, Jerry F, Dwayne F, Patrick R, Frank W & family, Bob M, Jacquie B, April B, Maryellen S, Those suffering mental illness and depression, Angela
General Prayer Concerns: Families who have lost loved ones over the holidays, Debbie A, Christa, Jerry, Sarah S, Michele A, Peaceful passing for Richard, Sherryl D, Louise M, Michele
Ongoing Concerns: Ruth O, Kris M, Comfort for Kathy, Audrey, Britt, Fran, Family of Mike M, To have a close relationship with God, My wife and children, Peace in war torn areas, Kathy M, Crystal, Richard F, Sheri B, Our country, Our church
Random Prayer Selection: Albert Acri, Kathleen & Jeff Canaan, Jim & Jessica Galvin, Jill Hackett, Amy Hothow, Jacob & Destiny Kenny, June Smith, Debra Wagner
Please be in prayer for these randomly selected names and those close to them. -
This Week’s Birthdays
13 - Jessica Anderson
14 - Crystal Langdon
15 - Pat Drexler, Alissa (Hunt) Adams
16 - Sean Bannach, Dick Shenton, Lucy Weller
18 - Sue Hauck-Wasiewicz, Matt Jones, Emily Thompson
19 - Sally Acord, James Cain, Ann Jurdi, Ruth Oakes
20 - Derek Foit, Janet Gillon, Donovan Jackman, Gabe Lee, Delbert Pfohl, Will Terry
This Week’s Anniversaries
16 - Sean & Dara Bannach - ‘10
18 - John & Theresa Zimmerman - ‘01
Communion elements are sponsored by Pastor Jennifer, “in honor of our GriefShare group.”
Altar Flowers are sponsored by Yvonne Bova, “for Lucy & Ellie's birthday.”
Please consider sponsoring our worship elements by signing up in the back of the sanctuary or online.
This Week’s News
Coat Drive for Niagara Falls!
In our dealings with our friends in the Niagara Falls community during the Thursday night dinner, we have been made aware of the need for coats, gloves, and other outerwear for winter protection! If you have gently used items that you would like to donate to someone who is underdressed for our sometimes harsh weather, please bring them in, and we’ll make them available through our clothing closet! We’ll be collecting over the next several weeks, and items can be placed in the bins in the collection areas! Thank you!
DJ Mahar
It’s Almost Fish Fry Time!
Can you believe it? Our first Lenten Fish Fry is in just six weeks!
The first one is on Friday, February 16.
They’ve been getting bigger and bigger, so we need more help than ever!
So, if you haven’t been able to help or don’t know where to start,
we need to know what’s holding you back.
Preparations start Thursday and continue through Friday evening,
so it’s not just Friday at dinner that we need help.
You don’t have to commit for all the weeks. Join us when you can make it!
And we need all kinds of talents,
like help contacting people just to coordinate all that goes on.
Please text, call, or catch me at church if you have questions.
Praise God for all He does for us!
What’s next for you as a disciple of Jesus?
No matter how long you have known God, there's probably an area of faith where you'd like to learn more. In January, we're starting some groups that will help participants grow in an aspect of faith together:
Understanding the Bible: If you've never been exposed to how the Bible is organized or how to use it in your walk of faith, this group will teach you those types of things to help you apply God's word to your everyday living.
Discovering Your Gifts and Calling: This group will walk participants through learning the spiritual gifts outlined in scripture. The group will also engage in different exercises to help everyone discern how God might be calling them to use those gifts in the church or community.
Developing Your Prayer and Devotional Life: A lot of people aren't comfortable praying, or they might believe that their prayers aren't effective. This group will focus on understanding the purpose of prayer and different types of prayers. We'll also learn how to use devotional and prayer time to get closer to God.
Sign up on one of the sheets in the back of the sanctuary. The groups will set their own meeting time after the new year. If you'd like more information, see Pastor Scott.
His Only Son Bible Study
Thursdays, 1/18, 2/1, 2/8, 11a or 7p in Connection Room 1
This is a Bible study based on the film His Only Son, made by the creative team and studies behind the series The Chosen. Join us for some great conversations about what it means to have faith, using the life of Abraham as a guide. This study will also give us a chance to discuss how to look at Biblical/Christian movies critically. We'll meet every Thursday from at 11:00 AM or 7:00 PM.
The Tough Stuff Bible Study
Tuesday, 1/30, 7p
During these times we explore what the Bible says about some difficult issues. Join us for a great conversation. Hopefully, we'll all come away from the journey knowing more about the Bible and these difficult issues.
Ministry Fair
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 20:25-28
The scripture above reminds us that Jesus teaches us that the heart of loving is serving. It misses the point of Christmas to remember how God showed us love and not do anything about it. We might waste the gift of a new year by failing to dream and falling into the same patterns. Love has to be put into action.
This month, we will celebrate the ministry of all Christians at church during the coffee hours on January 20 and 21. Our ministry fair provides a chance to learn more about how you can serve with others in our congregation. There are opportunities to be in ministry with homeless people, prisoners, and others across all age groups. You might feel called to serve in an administrative role, such as our finance or building ministries. It will also be a wonderful way to meet other people in the church and strengthen relationships. Use this opportunity to see where God might be calling you.
Pastor Scott
Winter Youth Retreat
Our annual Youth Retreat is coming soon, and we are excited to go away for another amazing, fun-filled weekend at Camp Findley! We’ll have a weekend packed with fellowship, games, and snow tubing, while we learn about God and grow in our relationship with Him and others.
Sign up today by visiting pendletonchurch.org/youth to get the registration form and more information. The retreat will cost $130 per person. This cost will cover food, lodging, and snow tubing. Your signed permission slip and payment will be due by Sunday, February 11. Be sure to sign up soon!
There are also youth who would like to go on this year’s retreat, but may not be able to attend due to the expense. We are looking for sponsors to help with their cost. You can give a full scholarship, or any amount given will be gratefully accepted and appreciated.
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, contact Adrienne Demmin.
Sponsor A Youth Group Snack
Part of our Youth Group program is a time of snack. We provide snacks each meeting because we believe that food brings them together in fellowship with one another and helps them to connect socially and have casual conversations with each other. Plus, what teenager doesn’t like food?
We are looking for volunteers to help in the following ways:
By providing snack items such as chips, drinks, cookies, etc. that we can use any week.
Providing a pre-made snack (homemade or store bought) on a specific Youth Group night.
Providing monetary donations.
If this is something you would be interested in supporting, please contact Adrienne Demmin.
More Upcoming Events
View the full calendar: pendletonchurch.org/calendar
Youth Group (7-12th gr.)
Sundays, 1/14, 1/28, 6-8:30p
Weekly Groups
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Sundays, 10a, Connection Room 1
Niagara County Senior Lunch
Mondays, 10a, Fellowship Hall
Niagara Falls Community Dinner
Thursdays, 5p at First UMC, Niagara Falls
Boy Scouts
Thursdays, 7p, Gym
GriefShare
Thursdays, 7p, Connection Room 2