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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 2, 2007
First Sunday of Advent
Theme: The Power in Expectations
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “ Unhappiness is best defined as the difference between our talents and our expectations. Edward DeBono
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 Young-at-Heart Ministry
Congregational Response: We pray this in the name of the Star-Child, the Hope-for-Peace Child, the Christ Child. Amen.
“Young-at-Heart” is part of our nurture ministries, providing an opportunity for retired persons to gather together for fun, fellowship, and the building of supportive, caring relationships. Though their primary purpose is fellowship, this group is also a vital part of our prayer ministries, which is a great gift to the pastor (who loves to join their monthly gatherings), and a wonderful way to provide ministries to all retired persons in our community.
*MEETING GOD “Like A Child” Faith #2092
IN MUSIC “He Came Down” Faith #2085
CENTERING
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “He Who Began a Good Work in You” Faith #2163
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Matthew 24:36-44
APPLYING “Is Your Alarm Set” Pastor Joy
THE WORD
*MEETING GOD “Time Now to Gather” Faith #2265
IN MUSIC
HOLY COMMUNION
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
* 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 flowers on the altar are in honor of Mary Renfro's 92 nd birthday
( on December 5 th ), and in memory of Jack Andrw,
who shared the same birthday, given by Stephen Renfro and Family.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta , Pastor Richard Boyd, Diaconal Minister of Music
Katie Hanley, Worship Assistant Nancy Helmich , Musician
Cheryl Brewer and Missy Miller , Flowers Ben Hanley, Sound
Casey Andrew , Visitation Person Lisa Beckett, Communion Steward
Ushers: Bill Ford, Captain; Scott Abner , Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Mike Niederer, and Scott Neill