This Week's Bulletin
5th Sunday after Epiphany
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Sherry Allen
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “The God of Abraham Praise” John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Sherry Allen
Black History Month Moment Sherry Allen
*Opening Hymn UMH #371 “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”
1. I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene,
and wonder how he could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean.
**Refrain:
How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful is my Savior's love for me!
2. For me it was in the garden he prayed: "Not my will, but thine."
He had no tears for his own griefs, but sweat-drops of blood for
mine. **
3. In pity angels beheld him, and came from the world of light
to comfort him in the sorrows he bore for my soul that night. **
Call to Worship
Come, all who seek the light of God.
We come, longing for hope and new beginnings.
Though shadows linger and the way is unclear,
God’s light rises among us and leads us forward.
Lift your eyes and open your hearts.
We are ready to receive God’s grace and truth.
All: Let us worship the Lord,
who turns our darkness into light.
Passing Peace of Christ “O How He Loves…” TFWS #2108
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message Bonni Pear
Children’s Church Joni Javier
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn TFWS #2173 “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
**Refrain: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory,
blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let
there be light.
1. Lord the light of your love is shining in the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us, set us free by the
truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me. **
2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence from the shadows into your radiance; by the blood I may enter your brightness, search me, try me, consume all my darkness. Shine on me, shine on me. **
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Isaiah 60:1- 6 (NIV) Sherry Allen
The Glory of Zion
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD
rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 “Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip. 5 Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you,
to you the riches of the nations will come. 6 Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah. And all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense and proclaiming the praise of the LORD.
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
“Come, Thou Almighty King” Bell Choir
(Arr. by Barbara Kinyon)
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #UMH 95
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
Accept, O Lord, these offerings your people make to you, and grant that the work to which they are devoted may prosper under
your guidance, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Message: Darkness Into Light
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” UMH #206
1. I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world. The star of my life is Jesus.
**Refrain In Him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are
both Alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart
Lord Jesus.
2. I want to see the brightness of God. I want to look at Jesus.
Clear Sun of righteousness shine on my path, and show me the way
to the Father. **
3. I'm looking for the coming of Christ. I want to follow Jesus.
When we have run with patience the race. We shall know the
joy of Jesus. **
*Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude Traditional Anglican Melody John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.