Epiphany Sunday
First Sunday of the New Year
January 05, 2025
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Epiphany
Epiphany (holiday)
What is Epiphany?
History of Epiphany
Epiphany Season
Twelve Days of Christmas
Twelve Days of Christmas - Gift Prices
Twelfth Night
Meet the Three Kings
Three Kings Day in Mexico
Rosca de Reyes for Three King's Day
Biblical Magi
(This wikipedia article has much to say about the magi although it generally casts doubt on many
commonly held traditions)
Guidance from UMC Discipleship Ministries
Weekly Worship Planning Series
Note: This material from UDM is not the basis for today's message
but is provided here for your personal study and reflection. Click here for suggestions about how to use this material.
Worship Series: "Re-Membering the Body" but is provided here for your personal study and reflection. Click here for suggestions about how to use this material.
from umcdiscipleship.org
The excitement continues. Advent and Christmas may have come and gone, but Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord maintain the joy and the promise. The church has an opportunity to be gathered, reoriented, and put back together. At times, holidays can be hectic and draining. We suggest that these two weeks are an opportunity to be re-membered. As a community, we turn to one another and see the light of Christ among us. As individuals, we hear the voice that declares us children of God and feel that acceptance, knowing God is well-pleased with us. This Epiphany, you are invited to be “Re-membering the Body.”
This is the First service of a 2 service Worship Series from the Discipleship Ministries.The graphics at the top of this page list the topics for the services of the Series.
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This Service's Theme: "They All Gather Together"
Liturgical Resources
The old saying is true, “If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.” Let us gather together.
Worship Planning
NotesPreaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7,10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12;
Suggested Hymns . Music Notes. DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UMH CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Considered For this week: