WelcomeWelcome to Buncombe Street United Methodist Church. You may find additional information at one of the Information Centers or on our web-site at www.BuncombeStreetUMC.org. The centers are open before and after each of the worship services. Details about Sunday School and childcare are available at each center. We are happy you are here!

Senior PaStor Dr. BoB Howell

Downtown CamPuS200 Buncombe Street 29601 864-232-7341Traditional 8:45 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AMThe Table 8:45 & 11:00 AM

trinity CamPuS 2703 Augusta Street 29605 864-233-8114Traditional 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AMContemporary coming soon

trinity townHall Today at 12:10 PM at the Trinity Campus, the Transition Team will facilitate a discussion about our shared future as one church. Come join us in Christian conference.

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luke 3:15,16 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.”

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8:45AM & 11:00AM TrAdiTionAl ServiceS

As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.

PreluDe greeting CHiming tHe Hour Voluntary Voluntary on “Good Christian Men, Rejoice! setting, Young We ask for your prayerful silence during the Voluntary as you prepare your hearts for worship. *ProCeSSional Hymn I Sing the Almighty Power of God UMH 152 The cross symbolizes the Gospel message, Christ crucified and risen. (8:45 AM) Wesley Nichols (11:00 AM) Gray Howle ColleCt of tHe Day Rev. Kristin Dollar Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.firSt leSSon Isaiah 43:1-7 Pew Bible, OT p. 672 The Word of the Lord.      Thanks be to God. PaStoral Prayer      The Lord be with you.      And also with you. tHe lorD’S Prayer umH 895kiDS.Comm (11:00 am) kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service. *offertory Hymn When Jesus Came to Jordan UMH 252*offertory Prayer

All gifts received will be applied to the operating budget unless otherwise designated. (8:45 AM) David Cearley (11:00 AM) Kaye Reynolds offertory  Appalachian Sunrise Martin

“He is like the light of the morning at sunrise.” - Samuel 23:4*Doxology umH 95*goSPel leSSon Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Pew Bible, NT p. 60     The Word of God for the people of God.      Thanks be to God. Homily “Go Wash Your Face” Rev. Roy Mitchell

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Assisted listening devices are available at the Information Desk for use during the 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM services. Two types are offered: an ear bud or a neck loop.

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8:45AM & 11:00AM TrAdiTionAl ServiceS

As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.

LUX: The Dawn From On High Dan Forrest (b. 1978) I.  Illuminare Per viscera misericordiae Dei nostri in quibus visitavit nos oriens ex alto ….. By the mercy of our God the dawn from on high will break upon us, illuminare his qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent ….. to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,  ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis.  Lux ex alto, veni nos illuminare ….. to guide our feet into the way of peace.  Light from on high, come illumine us. Lux de luce apparuisti Christe, cui Magi munera offerunt ….. You appeared as Light from light, O Christ, to whom the Magi offered gifts,  Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. II.  Lux in Tenebris Lux fulgebit hodie super nos, quia natus est nobis Dominus ….. A light will shine on us today, for the Lord is born unto us. Lux in tenebris lucet et tenebrae eam non superaverunt ….. The light shines in darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. III.  The Sun Never Says Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, “You owe me.” Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky. IV.  Gloria in Excelsis Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax ….. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace. V.  Creator of the Stars of Night Creator of the stars of night, thy people’s everlasting Light, O Christ, Thou Savior of us all, now hear thy servants when they call. Creator alme siderum, aeterna lux credentium, Christe redemptor omnium, exaudi voces supplicum. O Blest Creator of the light, who made the day with radiance bright, and o’er the newborn world did call the light from darkness first of all. When the whole world drew on toward night, thou camest, not in splendor bright as sovereign, but the humble child of Mary, virgin mother mild. To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, laud, honor, might, and glory be from age to age eternally.  Amen.

*BleSSing of tHe PeoPle *reCeSSion of tHe CroSS The cross leads us out  -- God’s presence going with us to proclaim the Gospel. *CHiming tHe trinity PoStluDe Carillon on “Come, All Ye Shepherds” Young

*Please stand.

Assisted listening devices are available at the Information Desk for use during the 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM services. Two types are offered: an ear bud or a neck loop.

Greeters: 8:45 AM Nick McLane, Jann McLane,  Andrew Bullock, Stephanie Bur-nett, Ryan Burnett, Sarah Hall, Karen Greene, Bo Greene 11:00 AM Ben Johnson, Luke Varn, Cassie Shaw

Ushers: 8:45 AM Stewart Ellison, Dan Holcombe, Ken Troutman,  Noland Meyers 11:00 AM Jim Barnes, Paul Landers, Bubba Watts, Rick Myers, Miles Loretta

Offering Tellers: Bill Adkins, Bill Pearson, Marshall Shuler

Those Serving Today

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CHilDrenChildren’s Sunday School classes start at 10:00 AM on Sunday mornings. We offer Sunday School for children ages 2 through 5th Grade. Each Sunday School class

offers unique ways for our children to learn about God’s love. Contact Reverend Gayle Quay at Gayle.Quay@bsumc.com for more information about Children’s programs. If you would like for your child to be baptized, please attend the next baptism class led by Senior Pastor, Dr. Bob Howell. This class explores the meaning, purpose, and practice of baptism in the United Methodist Church. The next class takes place today at 6:00 PM in Room 115 at the Downtown Campus.

B-Street youtH Join us for Youth Worship on the second floor of the Downtown Campus. Contact Youth Director, Andy Fox at Andy.Fox@bsumc.com for more information about all Youth programs.

Are you a high schooler interested in digging deeper into your faith? Join us for Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 PM-7:30 PM at the Downtown Campus and bring your curiosity. Parents, mark your calendars for the next Parent Hot Topic on January 27, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM.

Community Join us for Wednesday Fellowship every Wednesday night beginning at 5:00 PM in Drake Hall at the Downtown Campus. Be a BSUMC first responder by donating blood.

The first blood drive of this year will be on January 16 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Downtown in Room 115. It’s time for the 2019 B-Street Women Winter Drop-In. Bring a friend and spend spend time with other women on January 24 at 42 Stonehaven Drive Greenville SC 29607 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

muSiC anD artSToday the Chancel Choir at the Downtown Campus is performing LUX: The Dawn from on High, a piece by local composer, Dan Forrest. The choir will perform this piece again at Carnegie Hall

in New York City next month. Join us for the dedication of the Shell Gallery in the Truluck Room on Sunday, January 20 following the 11:00 AM worship services. We will also celebrate the opening of the first exhibition of members’ art on the theme of “Joy!”

leiSure miniStry In line with the United Methodist Church’s commitment to health and wholeness, BSUMC has available to all members a fitness facility located next to Drake Hall at the Downtown Campus. Contact Director of Leisure Ministries, Tom Buchanan at Tom.

Buchanan@bsumc.com for more information.Congratulations to all youth participating in the South Carolina Ministries with Young People basketball tournament this weekend in Camden, SC!Upstate Capoeira offers classes in Drake Hall at the Downtown Campus Friday evenings from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

miSSion & outreaCH Curious about how to end poverty? JustFaith is a group exploring systemic poverty that meets at the Downtown Campus from 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM every Sunday. Join us for the first session of 2019 tonight!

Contact Associate Minister of Mission and Outreach, Rev. Kristin Dollar for more information. As part of the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) ,BSUMC welcomes families experiencing homelessness who will sleep at the Downtown Campus January 27 - February 1. BSUMC’s IHN team organizes meals, overnight hosts, and activities. Get involved by contacting Alan Marshall at amarshall@dority-manning.com. Join us on a visit to ZOE Ministries in Rwanda July 24 - August 1. Contact Rev. Kristin Dollar to show interest.

Prayer miniStryLevel 1 School of Healing Prayer Class takes place Sunday nights 5:30-7:00 PM. For more information contact Krista Bannister at 616-5257. Register online at buncombestreetumc.org.

new memBerS Sign up for our next Compass Class for new members which will be held in February 2019 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The class is offered in two sessions, with each session offered twice. Session One will be held on

Wednesday, February 6, OR Sunday, February 10. Session Two will be held on Wednesday, February 13, OR Sunday, February 17. Childcare is available for children ages 4 & under upon request. Sign up at BuncombeStreetUMC.org “Compass Class” or by calling the Downtown office at 864.232.7341.

ContriBute It is more blessed to give than to receive. —Acts 20:35It made no sense for a widow to donate her last few coins to a corrupt institution in Jerusalem, where scribes

who were dependent on those gifts “devour[ed] widows’ houses” (Mark 12:40). But in that woman’s act, Jesus saw a moving display of the proper attitude toward money. The act of giving reminds us that we live by the grace of God—like the birds and the flowers. Those creations don’t worry about their future; neither should we. Giving offers us a way to express our confidence that God will care for us just as He cares for the sparrow and lily.It’s now possible to give financially online through the church website, BuncombeStreetUMC.org. From the main menu, choose “Give”. enDowment funD

Share your faith beyond your lifetime by careful estate planning which includes your church. During your lifetime you will have the joy of knowing that whatever you do not use in this life will continue in ministry after

your death.Please contact Endowment Administrator, Julia Sibley-Jones, or visit BuncombeStreetUMC.org for more information.

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