February 7, 2021

Mingus View Presbyterian Church. . .

. . . a fellowship of believers proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, nurture, and striving to exhibit the Kingdom of God to our community and the world.

Sunday, February 7, 2021, 10:00 a.m.

5th Sunday after Epiphany

Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! He grants peace within your borders; Praise the Lord!” Psalm 147:7, 12, 14, 20c

You are invited to join our 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship service VIRTUALLY ONLY on our Facebook page. The title of Susan Goe’s message is “Amnesia” (Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39). Janet Hansen & Fran Chadwick will sing “Give Me Jesus.” The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Music will be provided so that our hymns may be sung and they include “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”, “We Come as Guests Invited,” and “Arise, Your Light Is Come!.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Calls to the church phone number are being forwarded to Susan Goe. You may also contact us directly:

Jerry Hammon – phone or text – 520-586-4709

Susan Goe — phone or text – 928-499-0044

VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!

  • At their meeting on January 31, 2021, the Mingus View Session voted to open the church again for in-person worship on Sunday, February 21, 2021. All of the health and safety procedures that were in place last summer and fall will be maintained. Please pass this information along to those who may not receive e-mail messages.
  • The Session has called for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of Mingus View Presbyterian Church for Sunday, February 21, 2021, immediately following worship. Annual Reports will be mailed to you next week.
  • On Sunday, February 7th, we will be celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please have a small piece of bread or cracker and some juice ready so that you may participate at home.
  • Our church treasurer, Beverly Williams, has e-mailed year-end financial statements to everyone for whom we have an e-mail address. All others have been sent in the mail.
  • Not too Late! Contributions for this year’s Per Capita assessment will be greatly appreciated. The amount needed for each church member of Grand Canyon Presbytery to support the three governing bodies in 2021 is $38.51.

NEW GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP

  • Please enter through the doors at the top of the ramp.
  • Hand sanitizer dispensers have been installed throughout the building. Please use sanitizer after opening the door and before entering the sanctuary.
  • Everyone is required to wear a mask. If you don’t have a mask, one will be provided for you.
  • Social distancing of a minimum of six feet will be required in the seating in the sanctuary. Couples and family members may put chairs closer together, as long as the six foot requirement around other chairs is maintained.
  • Worship bulletins will be placed on each chair. There will be no hymnals or Bibles. You are welcome to bring your own Bible as long as you keep it with your person.
  • There will be no singing. Hymns and responses may be used in the service but will be spoken.
  • There will be no communion during July and August. If conditions have improved by September, a method of limited-contact communion will be used.
  • There will be no passing of offering plates. A plate is located at the back of the sanctuary to receive your gifts.
  • Passing of peace will be done in place, without physical contact and walking around, please.
  • Fellowship Hour has been suspended. After the service, please leave the sanctuary in an orderly fashion, maintaining social distance.
  • The service will continue to be available on-line for those who prefer not to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN WORSHIP SOON!

MINGUS VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ALL ARE WELCOME

Our Sunday worship service begins at 10:00 a.m. Following the guidelines of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Book of Order, our weekly worship is planned around five major actions:

  1. Gathering around the word – a joyous time of song and greeting one another in the name of Christ, as well as preparing our hearts to receive the Word by confessing our sins.
  2. Proclaiming the word – readings from the Old & New Testaments, special music from our choir or soloists, and a sermon based on the Scripture.
  3. Responding to the word – we respond to the Good News of God’s word to us through our prayers and offerings.
  4. The sealing of the word – a benediction and blessings send us out.
  5. Bearing and following the word into the world – it is now our responsibility to take what we heard and live our lives to God’s glory.

At Mingus View, we celebrate the Sacrament of Communion on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome to the Lord’s table. Gluten-free bread and plain water are available for those unable to eat the traditional communion food.