JANUARY 5, 2025REV. KENDRA BALLIETORGANIST JAMES ROSS Please Stand If AblePrelude - I Am Jesus' Little Lamb- Barbara MastersAnnouncements Call to Worship Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. Too long we've gone the wrong wayFollowed the wrong stars! We went South following movie stars, greed, and lust.Star of Wonder... We went East following stars of militarism, nationalism, and war.Star of Light... We even went North following our own visions, our own intuition, and our own way.Star with Royal Beauty Bright... Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem.The Star of Hope.The Star of Peace.The Star of Joy.The Star of Love.The Star that is You. * Praise Hymn – “We Three Kings of Orient Are” # 254 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 60:1-6(CEB) & Matthew 2: 1-12(The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message – “The Epiphany of Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Two Scottish Airs- Robert SwiftDoxology Prayer Hymn – “Sing We Now of Christmas” #237 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “First Noel” #245 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Chorale on Come Leave Your Sheep- Franklin AshdownThank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org