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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.
Informal Worship – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship – 10:45 a.m. December 16, 2007
Third Sunday of Advent
Theme: The Power in Questioning
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING VOLUNTARY CHORAL INTROIT “People, Look East” Martin Shaw LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE Song “Star Child” Faith #2095 Candle Lighting The Helping Hands/Helping Neighbors Ministry Congregational Response: We pray this in the name of the Star-Child, the Hope-for-Peace Child, the Christ Child. Amen The Helping Hands/Helping Neighbors Ministry team coordinates home repairs and maintenance for those unable to take care of their homes for a variety of reasons. Volunteers provide labor, ranging from painting to cleaning, and about everything in between. The team also plans and hosts the annual dinner auction, which raises funds for those projects when the homeowner is unable to cover the full cost. If you might be able to help with a project or the auction, please contact Mike or Carol Bennett. *CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER One: God's kingdom is already in our midst… All: but its fullness is still to come. One: It is both already and not yet here. All: It is begun, and we know the ending; One: but the details are unfinished. All: May we seek God in all the details of life and love in this Advent Season. Amen. *HYMN “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Insert CHILDREN'S WORSHIP Fellowship Hall SCRIPTURE READING Luke 1:39-56 PRAYERS THE LORD'S PRAYER *HYMN “What Child is This ” Hymn #219 OFFERING OFFERTORY “Tell Out, My Soul, The Greatness of the Lord” Walter Greatorex *DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Page #95 GOSPEL READING Matthew 11:2-11 SERMON “Have You Made Your List?” Pastor Joy *HYMN “In The Bleak Midwinter” Hymn #221 *DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING *CONGREGATIONAL “Lord, Make My Life a Window” Back of Hymnal *CLOSING VOLUNTARY * Indicates those in the congregation who are able will please stand. The candle on the altar burns in celebration of the baptism anniversary OUR WORSHIP LEADERS Joy Caschetta , Pastor Richard Boyd, Diaconal Minister of Music
CALL OF CHURCH BELL
BENEDICTION
of Michaela Doyle- Fencl , baptized on December 20, 1998 .
Connie Grob, Liturgist Susan Niederer, Musician
Carl and Lori Holman, Greeters Joe Diliberto, Sound
Geneva Bennet and Ann Zimmerlee , Flowers Gregory Andrew and Olivia Cruthis , Acolytes
Bill Ford, Visitation Person
Ushers: Bill Ford, Captain ; Scott Abner , Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Mike Niederer, Scott Neill