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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
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 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.
*MEETING GOD “Blessed Be Your Name”
IN MUSIC “You Never Let Go”
“Indescribable”
CENTERING
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “Take My Life”
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Matthew 3:1-12
APPLYING “Are Your Shoes Polished?” Pastor Joy
THE WORD
*MEETING GOD “You Are So Good To Me”
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 “I Saw Three Ships” Arr. by M. Helman
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
Frederick William Kittstein, baptized on December 11, 2005.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta , Pastor Richard Boyd, Diaconal Minister of Music
Chris Komorech , Worship Assistant Susan Niederer, Musician
Joyce Clem and Doris Snead, Flowers Steve Hermanson, Sound
Mike Bennett, Visitation Person
Ushers: Bill Ford, Captain; Scott Abner , Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Mike Niederer, and Scott Neill