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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 9, 2007
Second Sunday of Advent
Theme: The Power in Looking Beyond First Appearances
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly, with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow.” Isaac Watts
CALL OF CHURCH BELL
REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING VOLUNTARY “I Saw Three Ships” Arr. by M. Helman Chancel Chimes
CHORAL INTROIT “Shine in MY Heart, Lord Jesus” By Kathleen Thomerson
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE
Song “Star Child” Faith #2095
Candle Lighting The Youth Ministry
Congregational Response: We pray this in the name of the Star-Child, the Hope-for-Peace Child, the Christ Child. Amen
Ministry to, with, and by those in 7 th – 12 th grade is vital to the congregation, community, and world. Ministry to youth is offered to help them face the developmental challenges of their age and guide them as they grow and develop in their faith and love of God. Ministry with youth includes identification of gifts, leadership development, and encouraging the youth to find their place to serve with the congregation. Ministry by youth includes the summer mission trips and other ways in which teams of young people serve others. Youth activities and gatherings are open to all within the specified grades, and adult involvement and support is vital. For information or to find out how to join the youth ministry team, contact Chris Komorech through the church office.
*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 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (vss. 1-4) Hymn #211
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP Fellowship Hall
SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 11:1-10
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER
*HYMN “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” Hymn #213
OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Prepare the Way of the Lord” By William Rowan Solo, Ellen Leaf-Moore
*DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Page #95
GOSPEL READING Matthew 3:1-12
SERMON “Are Your Shoes Polished?” Pastor Joy
*HYMN “Do You Hear What I Hear” Insert
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL “Lord, Make My Life a Window” Back of Hymnal
BENEDICTION
*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 of
Frederick William Kittstein, baptized on December 11, 2005.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta , Pastor Richard Boyd, Diaconal Minister of Music
Heather Abner , Liturgist Susan Niederer, Musician
Vernon and Doris Snead, Greeters Bob Homan , Sound
Joyce Clem and Doris Snead, Flowers Nick Glass and Alan Neill, Acolytes
Mike Bennett, Visitation Person
Ushers: Bill Ford, Captain ; Scott Abner , Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Mike Niederer, Scott Neill