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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
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. – MEETING GOD IN MUSIC
WELCOMING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
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.
*MEETING GOD “Like a Child” Faith #2092
IN MUSIC “He Came Down” Faith #2085
“Jesus, Name Above All Names” Faith #2071
CENTERING
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Insert
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Luke 1:39-56
APPLYING “Have You Made Your List?” Pastor Joy
THE WORD
*MEETING GOD “What Child is This ” Hymn #219
IN MUSIC
RESPONDING
THROUGH MUSIC “Give Thanks” Faith #2036
THROUGH OFFERING
THROUGH PRAISE “We Bring a Sacrifice of Praise” Faith #2031
SENDING FORTH
*BLESSING AND COMMISSION
*CLOSING SONG “Shout To The Lord” Faith #2074
Chancel Chimes
* Indicates those in the congregation who are able will please stand.
Please join us after worship for a Coffee Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.
The candle on the altar burns in celebration of the baptism anniversary of Michaela Doyle- Fencl , baptized on December 20, 1998.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta , Pastor Richard Boyd, Diaconal Minister of Music
Joy Hamann , Worship Assistant Susan Niederer, Musician
Geneva Bennet and Ann Zimmerlee , Flowers Harry Biel, Sound
Bill Ford, Visitation Person
Ushers: Bill Ford, Captain; Scott Abner , Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Mike Niederer, and Scott Neil l