Believe
November 29 – December 27, 2020
Worship series used & adapted with permission from worshipdesignstudio.com/believe
And the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
First Sunday after EPIPHANY: Baptism of the Lord
Do you remember your Baptism? I’ve asked that question of many people during my time in ministry. It is always interesting to hear the response. That’s what we do, as humans, tell our stories so we remember… our lives, our history, our lessons, our God.
Join in worship to remember and give thanks for Baptism and reaffirm the call to shine Light in the world May your heart be filled with wonder as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
- Children’s Time with Pastor Pat and Donna Benson
- Scripture from Acts 19 and Mark 1
- Jim Quindlen, Liturgist
- Ryan Ferguson, Music Director
- Saint James Chancel Choir
- Clarice Snyder, Organist
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor
EPIPHANY: Guide Us to Thy Perfect Light
Sunday, January 3, 2021
EPIPHANY is marked by the visit of the Magi (Wise Ones) to honor the newborn king, Jesus. The Magi followed a great Star in the sky. What can we learn from these Visitors from afar to help us be the best followers of Jesus, the Light of the World that we can be?
May your heart be filled with wonder as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
- Scripture from Isaiah 60 and Matthew 2
- Edie Candee, Liturgist
- Jelinda Blum, Children’s Time
- Ryan Ferguson, Director of Music (Interim)
- Alejandra Ferguson, Audrey Casper, Vocalists
- Jane Ohlmacher, piano
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor
Worship Guide (PDF) | Sermon
First Sunday after Christmas: HOLY LONGING: Waiting with Conviction
December 27, 2020
Worship with a very special service as we enjoy a gift from the Baltimore Washington Conference. The Cabinet will lead and share the good news of Christmas this day.
This worship will be experienced by people all over our Conference. May this common experience be an added blessing of connection and communion with our sisters and brothers from the panhandle of WV & Western MD to the Bay to the Northern border and wherever you reside.
Join in worship to discover ways we might live as Light -bearers who extend God’s gift of Love Incarnate in the world. May your heart be filled with peace as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
- Scripture from Isaiah, Psalm 148, Galatians, and Luke
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor
Christmas Eve Service – Light and Love has Come to Us, Even Now
December 24, 2020
Each year we recount the story of Jesus’ birth as told in the Gospel of Luke. We yearn to see the scene play out, to hear the music of the angels, to feel the rush to the manger to see what this star that pierces the night sky proclaims.We so desire to believe the Good News of the messengers: “don’t be afraid” for unto us a sign has come that will be to all people… hope, love, joy & peace.
Join in worship and Let your heart be filled with HOPE, LOVE, JOY & PEACE as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
- Scripture from Isaiah 52 and Luke 2
- Children’s Time with Jelinda Blum and Donna Benson
- Readers: Donna Benson, Jelinda Blum, Edie Candee, Mary Anne Espenshade, Josh Michael
- Ryan Ferguson, Music Director, Piano and Vocals
- John Humphreys, Alejandra Ferguson, Vocalists
- Saint James Chancel Choir Saint James Handbell Choir
- Laural Clark, Handbell Choir Director
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Peace
December 20, 2020
What is Peace? It is Shalom – much more than an absence of conflict or violence. Scriptures provide a vision of a child who will be Prince of Peace… who provides Shalom – wholeness, contentment and well-being – and is the Light of the World since God began ordering all things! As Christ followers, we are charged to bear the Light of Peace to all the world.
Join in worship to discover ways we might bring peace and shine a Light of Peace in the world. May your heart be filled with PEACE as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
- Scripture from Isaiah 9 and John 1
- Children’s Time with Jelinda Blum and Donna Benson
- Nancy Janson, Liturgist
- Ryan Ferguson, Music Director, Piano
- Alejandra Ferguson, Vocalist
- Saint James Chancel Choir Saint James Handbell Choir
- Laural Clark, Handbell Choir Director
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
December 13, 2020
What is Joy? Ask 5 people, you’ll probably get five different answers. What would say? Would you point to the one source of your joy as Jesus? Can you be full of joy even in a pandemic?
Join in worship to discover ways we might have joy and who shine Light in the world. May your heart be filled with JOY as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
- Scripture from Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1
- Children’s Time with Jelinda Blum and Donna Benson
- Edie Candee, Liturgist
- Bonnie Inkman, Piano, Organ
- Ryan Ferguson, Music Director
- Alejandra Ferguson, Vocalist
- Laural Clark, Handbell Choir Director
- Saint James Handbell Choir
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor
Second Sunday of Advent: Love
December 6, 2020
Advent is a time of waiting, longing, and preparing for Christ’s coming… of Love that came to be with God’s people. Waiting is hard…so we need signs… hear the signs telling of Immanuel (God with us) and Jesus (God saves). What a gift is Love!
Join in worship to discover ways we might live as Beloveds of God who extend Goodness in the world. May your heart be filled with HOPE as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
- Scripture from Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1
- Children’s Time with Mary Anne Espenshade & Donna Benson
- Mary Anne Espenshade, Liturgist
- Bonnie Inkman, Piano, Organ
- Ryan Ferguson, Music Director
- Audrey Casper & Hashini Amarasinghe, Vocals
- Laural Clark, Handbell Choir Director
- Saint James Handbell Choir
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor
Hope
November 29, 2020
Worship with a very special service as we begin the Advent season and enjoy a gift from the Baltimore Washington Conference. The Cabinet will lead and share the good news of Hope this day.
Portions of our worship will be experienced by people all over our Conference. May this common experience be an added blessing of connection and communion with our sisters and brothers from the panhandle of WV &Western MD to the Bay to the Northern border and wherever you reside.
Join in worship to discover ways we might live as Beloveds of God who extend Goodness in the world
May your heart be filled with HOPE as we center, sing, proclaim and pray.
Scripture from Isaiah, Psalm 80, I Corinthians, and Mark
- Donna Benson, Liturgist
- Bonnie Inkman, Organ
- Ryan Ferguson, Music Director
- Alejandra Ferguson, Vocals
- Laural Clark, Handbell Choir Director
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev Patricia Abell, Pastor