AnnouncementsCall to WorshipGod 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.And also with you.

Opening Selection – Spirit Song - Maranatha Singers1. Oh, let the Son of God enfold you with his Spirit and his love; Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. Oh, let him have the things that hold you, and his Spirit, like a dove, Will descend upon your life and make you wholeChorus: Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs (repeat) 2. Oh, come and sing the song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy, lift your hands in sweet surrender to his name. Oh, give him all your tears and sadness, give him all your years of pain, And you'll enter into life in Jesus' nameChorus: Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs (repeat)3. Oh, let the Son of God enfold you with his Spirit and his love; Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. Oh, let him have the things that hold you, and his Spirit, like a dove, Will descend upon your life and make you wholeWill descend upon your life and make you whole

Scripture Mark 1: 4-11 4John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7He proclaimed, ‘The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.’ 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’

Meditation – “Arise and Repent”Pastor Hines

Joys and ConcernsPastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Closing selection – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Mormon Tabernacle Choir1. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee, op'ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!2. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav'n reflect Thy rays, stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

BenedictionPostlude – 8:30am Musical Selections / 10am Jim Matz

+++COVID CareCovid-19 is a shock and a surprise for most of us. If we take necessary precautions to protect one another, we increase our chances of staying healthy and decrease our exposure to the viral load.

1. Wash or sanitize hands frequently. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building. Let us know if there is a need.

2. Restrooms and commonly touched handrails, etc. are sanitized frequently. However, there are supplies available at each restroom for your convenience.

3. Wear masks while in the building and surrounding area. This protects your nose and mouth from the virus. The service has also been abbreviated in order to reduce exposure.

4. Stay at least 6 feet apart from others while standing and sitting.5. Contact tracing is conducted for those within less than 6 feet for a cumulative time of 15

minutes. TOGETHER, WE CAN DO THIS!

AnnouncementsAttendance from 1/3/21: 8:30am – 6 / 10am – 11 / Online – 10; Seekers Class (ZOOM) – 13 Total: 42Charge Conference packets (yellow) and updated copies of the directory (purple) are available on the table in the fellowship hall or the lobby.

Sunday January 10, 2021 8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m.Epiphany Sunday

Our Mission - Bethel United Methodist Church seeks to be a church that fulfills the spiritual needs of the community, shows God’s love to all, and serves God in all it does.

952 Bethel Church Road, Spring City PA 19475 ~ Phone: 610-495-6807 https://bethelumchurch.com/

Gathering Music – 8:30am What Child is This? Andrea Boccelli and Mary J. Blige/ 10am Jim Matz1. What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary's lap, is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?2. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, come peasant, king to own Him.The King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone Him.Chorus: This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing,Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!3. Raise, raise, the song on high, His Mother sings her lullaby,Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary! What Child is This? What Child is This? Chorus: This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing,Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!