A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP - Church of the Palms

1 A CELEBRATION . OF WORSHIP . JANUARY 9, 2022. 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239. IN OUR EFFORT TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR AND TAKE CARE. OF EACH OTHER, WE ARE COMMITTING TO THE FOLLOWING: Per the CDC's recommendations, we strongly encourage wearing a mask while inside our WORSHIP spaces on Sunday mornings regardless of vaccination status. Whether or not to wear a mask remains a personal choice, regardless we invite all to do whatever they can to help us take care of one another. Persons leading WORSHIP from the Chancel have been fully vaccinated. Our indoor WORSHIP spaces (Sanctuary & Campus Center) are sanitized between usage with an electrostatic disinfecting system that sprays hospital-grade disinfectant and deodorizing cleaner that meets all EPA requirements for Toxicity Category IV (no harmful dermal, ocular, inhalation, or ingestion effects). Church of the Palms commits to providing well-ventilated spaces for gatherings. We have installed a Reme Halo in-duct purification system in the Sanctuary and Campus Center, which continuously cleans and recycles the air as well as spray each area with an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer between services.

2 Hand sanitizers & masks are available in all buildings. We will continue to offer coffee and fellowship under the tree between services and encourage you to connect with one another during that time. WE LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR AND KEEP ONE ANOTHER SAFE BY. PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS. If you: Are experiencing symptoms of illness Have a pending/positive COVID-19 test Have been notified of exposure to COVID-19. Then: Stay home and WORSHIP with us online via our website Take the necessary precautions to care for yourself and to get healthy Let us know that you are sick so that we may pray for you 2. WE LOVE God. WE LOVE Neighbor. We're excited that you're here. Sunday Services Traditional Service Contemporary Service 9 & 11 am Sanctuary 10 am Campus Center Watch Us Live @ 9 am Via our website live stream or on Comcast Channel 189. Sermons Text available in the Sanctuary Narthex, front office and our website. Audio/Video recordings available on our website. Hearing Loop Please switch hearing aids to T-Coil.

3 Please note: Reception is weak in the 7th row from the front. Student & Family Sunday Opportunities Worshipping together as a family is a priority at Church of the Palms , as it helps create a personal faith in the lives of our children and students. Birth - 3 years old PreK - 5th grade 8:45 - 11:15 am Impact Kids Educ. Bldg. Rm. 207. Loving Care in the Nursery Kids will start in WORSHIP with Drop off and pick up: their families and then be Educ. Bldg. Rm. 103 escorted upstairs for a fun-filled kids WORSHIP with Miss Carol. Middle & High School Students Our Middle and High School Students are invited to join us in the Palm Center from 9 - 9:50 am for food, fun activities, and relevant discussion! Questions about special events? Contact Conor Peters: 3. TRADITIONAL SERVICE JANUARY 9, 2022. 3 RD SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. As we prepare our hearts and minds for WORSHIP please be aware that we each prepare for WORSHIP in varying ways, some in conversation and some in silence.

4 Please be respectful of how others prepare for this time. WE GATHER. Prayer of Invocation Judy Connell 1st service Don Schalekamp 2nd service God of cleansing water and purifying fires, touch our lives today to recall us to the power of our baptism and reconfirm our commitment to Jesus Christ. Name us again as your own people: precious, gifted, created to glorify you in fullness of life, in peace with ourselves and one another. Send your Holy Spirit once more to energize our WORSHIP and enliven our witness in the world. Hear us as we pray for one another and for your Church in every place. Amen. Prelude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee arr. Sprunger WE PRAISE. Chimes on the Hour *Call to WORSHIP *Hymn #63. As with Gladness Men of Old WE CONFESS. *Call to Confession 4. *Prayer of Confession (together). Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from sisters and brothers in Christ.

5 We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another; we allow the past to hold us hostage. In your loving kindness, have mercy on us, and free us from sin. Remind us of the promises you make in baptism so that we may rise to new life, and live together in grace. In Jesus' name. Amen. *Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. *Congregational Response (together). Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen. *Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles' Creed (together). I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead.

6 He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church ; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 5. WE SHARE. *Passing of the Peace (Children may come forward at this time for the Children's Moment). Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. *Response Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;. Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above;. Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, Mount of God's unchanging love! Children's Moment (9 am). Laurie Haas Life at Church of the Palms Anthem Creation Will Be At Peace A. L. Page Chancel Choir, directed by Beth Hill Pastoral Prayer and The Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

7 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Moment of Gratitude Shall We Gather at the River? arr. Sprunger 6. *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow;. Praise Him all creatures here below;. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication WE PROCLAIM. *Hymn #376. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling The Lesson Luke 3: 15-22. As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I. am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

8 So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people. But Herod the ruler, who had been rebuked by him because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and because of all the evil things that Herod had done, added to them all by shutting up John in prison. Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.. Leader: This is the Word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! 7. Sermon The Other Side of the River Dr. Stephen D. McConnell WE GO. *Hymn #359. More Love to Thee, O Christ *Benediction *Benediction Response Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;. With thee began, with thee shall end the day. Guard thou the lips from sin, the heart from shame, That in this house have called upon thy name. *Postlude Toccata in C C. Seixas *Congregation, please stand if able Church Copyright License for all Music #706640 / Video #503843606.

9 8. LEADERSHIP TEAM. Dr. Stephen D. McConnell Senior Pastor Dr. Lal Hmingliani Browne Congregational Life Pastor Rev. Laurie Haas Family Life Pastor Pamela Gillespie Executive Director of Operations Sarah Soboleski Director of Ministry and Mission Conor Peters Student & Family Ministry Director Carol Homeister Children's Ministry Director Susan Neisler Health & Well-Being Director Genevieve Beauchamp Music Ministry Director Dr. Jonathan Spivey Organist / Pianist Dr. Stuart Broberg Visitation Pastor Rev. Melvin Christian Visitation Pastor USHER CAPTAINS. 9 am: Barry Buchanan 11 am: Steve Black, captain; Barry Buchanan, co-captain SANCTUARY FLOWERS. The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary are given today to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rita McDonough, from her family. 9. 10. 11. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS. WILKINSON MENTORING PROGRAM. Contact Sarah Soboleski: We are recruiting mentors to read to children at Wilkinson. To sign up or for more info, please contact Sarah Soboleski.

10 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK (FREE). January 9 10 am Chapel Reception Room By Kay Smith, RN, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner WELLEVATION. Jan. 20 & 27, Feb. 3 & 10 6:30 pm Palms Center (PC 10). Cost: $10/class ($37 for all 4 classes). Register by Jan. 17 to Susan Neisler Set the tone for the New Year with this 4-week series created by Dr. Jessica Lipham. You'll learn how to elevate your awareness of healthier choices, healthier minds and healthier souls. Register by contacting Susan Neisler ( x 224, by January 17. COMMUNITY SPEAKER SERIES: JEMAR TISBY. January 26 6:30 pm Sanctuary Free Register for this event via the Church 's website Jemar Tisby is the New York Times Bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism. He's also the president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective where he writes about race, religion, politics, and culture, as well as the co-host of the Pass the Mic podcast. THIS IS MY STORY. January 14 3 - 4 pm Campus Center We invite you to join Pastor Steve, Pastor Laurie and others for an afternoon of storytelling and singing songs.)