01/03/2026
We are happy you have joined an online worship service every Sunday at 10 a.m..
What is below is the content of our bulletin for January 4.
If you would like to receive communion or talk to someone you may call Pastor Jackie at 517-448-5891
We are so happy to have you join us in worship this morning! People of all ages are welcome to be in the sanctuary during church. If needed, an accessible restroom is at the back of the sanctuary. Additional restrooms are downstairs, as well as a nursery and changing area. If you have any questions
about today’s service, the United Methodist Church, or the Christian faith in general, please call 517-448-5891 or email at [email protected]
WELCOME TO
HUDSON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
January 4, 2026
Pastor Jackie Roe
Church/parsonage phone—517-448-5891
Church email—[email protected]
Order Of Worship
WELCOME TO WORSHIP!
EPIPHANY SUNDAY
PRELUDE
WELCOME
Call to Worship
Pastor: We have seen God’s glory revealed in his only begotten Son, our Savior.
People: God’s revelation in Christ is indeed a light that shines in
our darkness.
Pastor: What a marvelous gift God has given to our world. Let us rejoice and sing his praises!
People: Our hearts thrill and rejoice as we come to worship our
Lord!
OPENING HYMN We Three Kings 254
(Standing in body or spirit)
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 2:1-12
SPECIAL MUSIC Joy Has Dawned HFUMC Choir
SHARING OF JOYS AND PRAYER CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
LOVING THE WIDER WORLD THROUGH OUR GIVING—DOXOLOGY AND OFFERINGS
(Standing in body or spirit)
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.
SPOKEN MESSAGE You Are Gifted
WESLEY”S COVENANT PRAYER 607
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In unison)
Forgiving God, there have been times when we have ig-
nored the Light that leads us into your presence, and we
have been lured by false gods into ways of selfishness,
greed, and deceit. Cleanse us of all impure desires, we
pray, and help us to remain faithful to you and to share the
gifts we have from you. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
COMMUNION HYMN As We Gather at the Table TFWS 2268
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 15
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy
name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who tres-
pass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the
power, and the glory forever. Amen.
CLOSING HYMN Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Sky 173
(Standing in body or spirit
January 4– TODAY! Please stay after church and help take down
the Christmas decorations.
January 5 UWF Tree tour Shirley Carpenter’s house 2PM—stay
tuned—watch your email for updates please.
January 5 Ad Council 3:15PM
January 6 Backpack Buddies resumes 9:15AM at HFUMC.
January 6 Main St. Perks 10AM Bible Study resumes.
January 11 at 1PM Rollin Center UMC will vote on closing their
church. This will happen at RCUMC. Only members of RCUMC
can vote though anyone can attend. Immediately following the
vote we are anticipating a “deconsecration service.” All people are invited and encouraged to attend this special service.
The Michigan Conference of the UMC has taken over build-
ing\property maintenance of RCUMC.
If approved, the closure will be effective February 1, 2026.
If you have questions please contact Pastor Jackie at revjacki-
[email protected], 906.553.1953 or the church phone number.
January 14 Clayton SPRC 6PM
January 14 Clayton Ad Board 7PM
