TURPIN MENNONITE CHURCH

Worship – 9:30 a.m.     S.S. – 10:45 a.m.

 

Pastor – Terry Rediger  Office    (580) 259-6440

Pastor Cell (580) 528-1990

Parsonage  (580) 259-6439

www.turpinmennonitechurch.org

turpinpastor@gmail.com

 

EPIPHANY SUNDAY

January 7, 2018

 

Drawn by the light, we, like the Magi, are sent forth in new

directions to be God’s illuminating presence in the world.

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

 

*HYMN & CANDLELIGHTING – In Christ Alone…….……..Screen

 

PRAISE & INSPIRATION………………………………...JerryEvans

 

SHARING TITHES & OFFERINGS……………...…...Trustee Fund

Offertory

Prayer of Thanks

 

DRAMA – Randi & Marisa (Wonder and Wisdom)

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE – Matthew 2:1-12

 

SONG – The First Noel………………………………………….….MH 137

 

MESSAGE………………………………..…...FOLLOWING A STAR

 

HYMN – As With Gladness Men of Old……………………….MH 142

 

CELEBRATION OF COMMUNION

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & SHARING

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER TIME

 

*BENEDICTION

 

*CLOSING HYMN – We Three Kings…………………………….Screen

 

* Those comfortable standing please rise.

 

Accompanists – Donna Evans

Candle Lighter – Austyn Peters

Sound – Jason Becker          Computer – Chad Parker

 

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NEXT SUNDAY – January 14, 2018

Accompanist – Lynette Regier  Sound – Marisa Carrion

Computer – Calli Jones             Candlelighter – Bryson Parker

Praise & Inspiration –

Offering – Turpin Food Pantry

 

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COMING EVENTS

Today, 12:00 noon.  Deacons Meeting.

 

Today, 6:00 p.m.  Turpin Community Sing at Turpin Baptist Church.  Come for music, fellowship, refreshments!

 

Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.  Friends In Jesus children’s program.

 

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.  Church Council meeting.

 

Saturday,  11:00 a.m.  Memorial Service for Terry Boese.     Please bring a salad and a dessert for the luncheon.

 

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NEWS AND NOTES

CHURCH ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING and carry-in meal will be on Sunday, January 21, 2018, following Sunday school.

 

NEW CHURCH OFFICER INSTALLATION ceremony will be on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

 

MENNONITE CHURCH,  Thank you for the wonderful children’s program you have.  We appreciate you allowing our kids to participate and join in.  They look forward to coming on Wednesdays.  Thank you for your love!

Mike and Karen Isaacs Family

 

EVERENCE Financial Advisor Robert Wall will be visiting our area on January 17-18 to review clients accounts and meet with others interested in discussing their financial planning needs.  To schedule a meeting with Robert, please contact Michelle Ramer at 877-467-7294 or michelle.ramer@everence.com.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS for the Winter Quarter will go for College Student Care packages.

 

SIGN UP to offer PRAISE & INSPIRATION for Sunday worship services.  There is a sign-up sheet in the mail room.

 

ADDRESS CHANGES:

Amanda Becker, 419 S. Macomb Ave.  El Reno, OK   73036

Heidi McCarthy, 546 North Belmont Ave., Wichita, KS  67208

Chad & Brandi Parker, Rt 2, Box 41, Turpin, OK  73950

Adam & Mandy Hodges, 1304 Stone Canyon Circle,

Edmund, OK  73034

 

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Tinese Ammons              Randy Parr

Tena Golden                   Carolee Nickel

Caregivers

Jerry Ellexson birthday Monday.

Kevin & Julie Veenstra anniversary Tuesday.

 

THE YOUTH are selling pecans.  If you would like to purchase some please sign up on the sheet in the kitchen, take your pecans, and leave payment.  Chopped pecans are $10.00 for 1 lb. bag, Halves are $11.00.