*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Almighty GOD, You have given to us all that we possess. Give us grace that we might honor You with our substance and be faithful stewards of all Your bounty; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ORDER OF WORSHIP DECEMBER 27, 2015 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
*HYMN WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please fill out the attendance sheet and pass it to the center aisle to be placed in the collection during the offering. Don’t forget to put your prayer requests on it.)
SERMON
Leader: The Lord be with you! All: And also with you. Leader: Let us greet one another in the name of the Risen Lord and pass the Peace of Christ.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
“Majesty, Worship His Majesty”
UMH # 176
*OPENING PRAYER O GOD, Searcher of all our hearts, You have formed us as a people and claimed us for Your own. As we come to acknowledge Your sovereignty and grace, and to enter anew into covenant with You, reveal any reluctance or falsehood within us. Let Your Spirit impress Your truth on our inmost being, and receive us in mercy, for the sake of our Mediator, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one GOD forever and ever. Amen. *HYMN
“We Three Kings”
*THE APOSTLES CREED
Hal Hevener, Pastor “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
UMH # 251
*BENEDICTION
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES *GREETING
UMH # 369 Matthew 2: 1 – 12
*SCRIPTURE
*HYMN
PRELUDE
“Blessed Assurance”
UMH # 254 UMN # 881
GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
*POSTLUDE *CARRYING THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD LITURGIST: Leslie Rager GREETERS: Shirley & Harry Windon ALCOLYTES: McKenzie Moore & Maddie Glasser ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY: 182 BIRTHDAYS: 27th Pastor Hal Hevener, Joy Lowther; 28th Cody Toothman; 30th James Jones; 1st Keith Long ANNIVERSARIES: 31st Chris & Angela Toothman; FOOD PANTRY REQUESTED ITEMS FOR JANUARY: PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY
CANNED FRUIT,
CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JANUARY 1st "CHILDREN OF THE DAY" A BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDY - a 9 week study on 1st & 2nd Thessalonians starting Saturday mornings in January. Workbooks are $15.99 paid for in advance; checks can be made out to Gateway UMC with Beth Moore study in the memo. The last day to sign up and pay for workbooks is Sunday December 13th by contacting Gateway UMC directly at 304-363-7847 or
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING – Monday, January 4th at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY
UMH # 94
OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH ON THE TABLE.
PRAYER CONCERN LIST – (if you would like to have a name listed, please write it on the enclosed “ATTENDANCE SHEET”.)
PRAYER CONCERNS: Roy Case John and Martha Cox Frankie Mauller Mary Jo Bragg Jackson Wickard Ruth Ellyson Larry Salai Loretta Phillips Alex Bordenet Dennis Hermosilla Ricky Bibbee Venen Family Ralph Ratcliff Tammy King Donna Collins Marion Edmunds Evan Moore Judy Thompson Seth Moore Patrick O’Donnell Mary Jane Palone Ardella Cottrella Larry Morgan Sandra Berisford Ellen Loudin Sheila McClain Family Ellen Loudin Cam Thomas Jennifer Young Nathan Berry Emily Harris Mary Dunaway Tom Myers
Dora Kay Grubb John & Crystal Loudin Marcella Hoylman Becky Cross Robin Young Margo Willis Marsha Thompson Joy McGaha Frank Martin Jack Rollins Marsha Lloyd Bill Zimmerman Kevin Thompson Ernie Linderman Kramer Turner Mary Jo Michael Dakota Loudin Kevin Thompson Alice Keechel Jennifer Jones Kevin Bradley Jordan Darnell David Tuttle Nicole Watts Carla Pell Jim & Janet Garrison Tom & Barb Myers Debbie Roupe Sophia Lowther Tammy Flint Fiona McCulloch Blaine Taylor Mary Dunaway
Jean Grubb Charlie Toothman & family Family of Mary Frances Brake Betty Lewis Peggy Eddy Carlo Tarley Chris Stadelman Carol Seldomridge Glenn Phillips Paul Dumont Janet Bibbee Ida Jean Jones Felicia Cavallier Sandy Bleigh Michele Savage Glen Philips Randy, Susan & Sandy Currey Lisa Moore Tom Earley Brian & Morgan Marple Andy White Katie Darnell Flick Romesburg Cookie Lynch Randy Medley Dunn Family Robert Hollandsworth Hunter Harman & Family Michael Lowther Ruth Ann Doby Heather Tuttle Pete Ziler Mary Ammons
(Please NOTE: The Prayer Concern list will be purged at the end of December. If you would like to leave a name on, please list it on the attendance sheet. Thank you.)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIS WEEK: Sunday, 27th 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School Chancel Choir Practice Worship Service Chancel Choir Practice
Tuesday, 29th 12-2:00 p.m.
Food Pantry
Sunday, 3rd 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School Chancel Choir Practice Worship Service Chancel Choir Practice
Mission Statement
To serve God through Jesus Christ in the Church and Community by expressing our faith through our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the Lord, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18)
Matthew 2: 1 – 12 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 6 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.' “7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." 9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
December 27, 2015 CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 301 Fairmont Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554 PH: 304-366-3351 Fax: 304-366-3374 Website: http://www.cumcwv.org E-mail:
[email protected]
MINISTERS: Members of the Congregation MUSIC DIRECTOR: Dr. Marguerite Bostonia NURSERY WORKER: Peggy Eddy SECRETARY: Claudette Young PASTOR: Hal J. Hevener, 366-3079 (h) E-mail address:
[email protected]
