Burns Memorial United Methodist Church
William R. Morris

Date        Scripture         Passages        Sermon Title

01/04/09 Epiphany Sunday,
               Words of Assurance: Psalm 147:12, 14-15, p. 550, HB
               1st Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 31:7-14, p. 690, Hebrew Bible
               2nd Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14, p. 180, New Testament
               3rd Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18, p. 86, NT
               Sermon: "New Year, New People," (God will save Israel, our inheritance with God,
               Word became flesh in Jesus; reaffirming our role in Godís Kingdom)

01/11/09 Baptism of the Lord, Welcome to New Members, Baptism
               Words of Assurance: Psalm 29:10-11, p. 478, HB
               1st Scripture Lesson: Genesis 1:1-5, p. 1, HB
               2nd Scripture Lesson: Acts 19:1-7, p. 130, NT
               3rd Scripture Lesson: Mark 1:4-11, p. 32, NT
               Sermon: "The Heavens Torn Apart," (first day of Creation, Paulís baptizing in Christ,
               the baptism of Jesus; remembering our baptism)

01/18/09 Human Relations Day, Special Offering
               Words of Assurance: Psalm 139:13-14, p. 545, HB
               1st Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, p. 236, HB
               2nd Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, p. 158, NT
               3rd Scripture Lesson: John 1:43-51, p. 87, NT
               Sermon: "Here I Am, For You Called Me," (Samuel's call from God, the body as a temple,
               Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael; Godís call on our lives)

01/25/09 Ecumenical Sunday
               Words of Assurance: Psalm 65:5, p. 499, HB
               1st Scripture Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10, p. 811, HB
               2nd Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, p. 160, NT
               3rd Scripture Lesson: Mark 1:14-20, p. 33, NT
               Sermon: "Fish Stories," (Jonahís success in Ninevah, the worldís form is passing away,
               Jesus starts his ministry; answering Godís call)


     

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