News + Updates

Our Sunday worship service is broadcast weekly on Sundays (11 a.m), Tuesdays 8 p.m.) and Wednesdays (8 p.m.) on HBC Channel 20.

This is a wonderful option for anyone who would like to experience a Winona, Minnesota, church service while staying safe at home.

Order of Worship:  Baptism of the Lord Sunday

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Water, River, Spirit, Grace” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Ruth Bures

Opening Song:  #723 “Shall We Gather at the River”

Children’s Moment

Special Music:  “I Wonder as I Wander” – Norma Duden

Scripture:  Mark 1:4-11 – Frank Bures

Centering Video:  “Into the Jordan” by The Work of the People, adapted by Isaac Hicks, music:  I Wonder as I Wander” performed by Eric Brisson

Message

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People:  W&S #3164 “Down to the River to Pray”  –

Dedication of Stewardship Estimates

Closing Song:  TFWS #2107 “Wade in the Water”

Benediction

Postlude:  “Deep River” – Jonelle Moore    

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

Order of Worship:  Epiphany Sunday

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Bill Macey

Opening Carol:  #220 “Angels from the Realms of Glory” – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen, trumpet – Christian Sveen

Children’s Moment

Special Music:  “Mary Did You Know” – Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen

Scripture:  Isaiah 60:1-6 – Sierra Hicks

Scripture:  Matthew 2:1-12 – Becky Wisted

Centering Video:  “The Great Reversal” by The Work of the People, adapted by Isaac Hicks, music:  “Love Came Down at Christmas” performed by Eric Brisson

Message

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People:  “O Little Town of Bethlehem” [v. 4] – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Closing Carol:  “We Three Kings” – led by Eric Brisson & Chris Jordan

Benediction

Postlude:  “Go Tell It on the Mountain” – Jonelle Moore

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page for Epiphany Sunday.

Order of Worship:  1^st Sunday of Christmastide

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Carol of the Bells” – Jonelle Moore

Opening Carol:  #240 “Hark! the Herald Angles Sing” – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen; trumpet – Christian Sveen

Call to Worship:  Rev. Carrie, Peter, Noah, and Nathan Binnie, Community UMC, Monticello

Song:  “Come and Worship” by Bebo Norman, Roots and Branches Band, Anoka

Opening Prayer:  Walt Carpenter

Scripture:  Isaiah 63:7-9 – Barb Rahn

Centering:  Rev. Cindy Gregorson, Director of Connectional Ministries

Interlude

Reflection:  Rev. Susan Nienaber, Big Waters District Superintendent

Interlude

Reflection:  Rev. Dan Johnson, Twin Cities District Superintendent

Song:  “Grace” by Jonathan McReynolds, Park Avenue UMC Worship Band, Minneapolis

Reflection:  Rev. Fred Vanderwerf, Southern Prairie District Superintendent

Interlude

Reflection:  Rev. Laurie Kantonen, North Star District Superintendent

Song:  “Joy to the World” Hamline Church Children’s Choir, St. Paul

Reflection:  Rev. Cynthia Williams, River Valley District Superintendent

Interlude

Prayers of the People and Song:  “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Christ UMC, Maplewood

Song:  “Whole Heart” Roots and Branches Band, Anoka

Sending Forth:  Rev. Cindy Gregorson

Postlude:  “In the Deep Midwinter” – Jonelle Moore

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page tied to the 1^st Sunday of Christmastide.

Order of Worship:  4^th Sunday of Advent

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Prepare the Way of the Lord” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer:  Abby Russell

Opening Song:  W&S #3047 “God Almighty, We Are Waiting”

Lighting of the Advent Candles:  Chris, Kristie, Caroline, Ben and Leah Jordan

Children’s Moment

Choral Anthem:  “Little Bitty Baby”  – Wesley UMC Virtual Choir

Scripture:  Luke 1:26-38 – Becky Wisted

Centering Video:  “Make Room” by The Work of the People, music by Eric Brisson

Message

Special Music:  “Gesu Bambine” – Wesley UMC Virtual Bell Choir (Edie Daivs, Lori & Matt Feuerhelm; Kelsey, Sierra & Tori Hicks; Kaitlyn, Marissa, Miranda & Kara Lindaman; Nancy Nelson; Becky Wisted) 

Prayers of the People: #230 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” [ v. 4] – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Closing Song:  #241 “That Boy-Child of Mary” led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

BenedictionPostlude:  “Canticle of Mary” – Eric Brisson    

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page that uses this Sunday’s scripture lesson.