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775-5362 · Fax 775-6475
December 17,
2006
Third Sunday
of Advent
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE
LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH
NOTES
FORETELLING OF THE
COMING OF THE MESSIAH
Zephaniah 3:14-20
MUSICAL REFLECTION from
The Messiah
“O Thou That Tellest Good Tiding to
*ENTRY INTO WORSHIP
One: The
advent of Christ brings the joy of God’s presence in our midst!
Many: We sing praises to God for the salvation
Christ brings to us!
One: Because of Christ, the weak are
strengthened, the fearful
are encouraged
and the unrighteous are redeemed!
Many: Joy and gladness are ours, because God has
come to us
in Christ
to walk with us in the paths of righteousness!
All: As we continue our preparations for
Christmas, may our
celebrations
renew our faith and fill us with joy and thankfulness.
*HYMN OF PRAISE On
insert
“O Promised One of
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
LIGHTING OF THE
ADVENT WREATH CANDLE OF JOY
Betty Klinker, Karen Klinker
and Amanda Anderson
If you have a prayer joy or concern you would like shared
during the
Prayer of the People, please hand it to an usher during the
Prayer Song.
PRAYER HYMN #242
“Love Came Down at Christmas”
UNISON PRAYER
Eternal Lord, we are
waiting expectantly for your gifts. We have prepared our hearts as well as our
homes and tried to respond to those in need.
Now suddenly, as the festival of the Holy Child approaches, we feel
ourselves overwhelmed by joy. We are also your children and we will never grow
up beyond wonder. We are thrilled to be
invited to your holy birth. But as the
excitement grows stronger day by day, help us not to be overwhelmed with all that
must be done. Keep our focus, Eternal
One, on your great gift. Come, Lord
Jesus! Amen.
PRAYER OF THE
PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir
and Congregation
“Come, Lord Jesus” Arr. Mark Hayes
The congregation is
invited to join in singing with the choir as directed.
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
pg.1
Matthew 1:18-25
MESSAGE Children
of our
“What Gift Will You
Bring?”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING OUR
OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY Tune: Old 100th
Hope in the God who
reigns above,
who hold us all in
steadfast love;
whose spirit blows
across the earth,
preparing us for second
birth. Amen.
*PRAYER
OF CONSECRATION (in unison)
Gracious God - as
you gave your most precious gift to us - and still give to us today the wonders
of your love -- so we in joy and thanksgiving give to you these gifts - and all
of ourselves - that you might sanctify and make holy both them and us - through
Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
THE
SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #230
“O Little Town of
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please
stand.
LARGE Print Bulletins, Hymnals & Bibles are available
along with hearing assistance devices. An
Usher will be glad to help you.
The Children’s Christmas program
entitled “What Gift Will Your Bring?” complete with drama, singing and chimes
will be shared during the 11:00 worship service today. Pastor Dale will be peaching at the 8:30
worship.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, December
24
Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. - Rebekka Green & Chloe
Ostema
Greeters/Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Dick & Carol
Jones, Bill & Carol George, Laura George, Betsy George, Tim & Mafe
George
Nursery: Lisa Weaver & Girls
Sermontime: Darlene Fowler
Coffee Hour: Open
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Dale
Ostema
Parish Assistant Judy
Coffey
Church Office Manager Patty
Anderson
Treasurer Karen
Klinker
Director of Youth Ministries Debbie
Pant
Chancel Choir Director Ann
Hunt
Choir Accompanist Suzanne
Johnson
Bell Choir Director Tonja
Hinkston
Organists Virginia
Pulford, Ann Hunt
Pianist Darlene
Ressler
Nursery Care Giver Darlene
Ressler
First Sunday Nursery Care Giver Diana Van
Antwerp
Custodial Staff
Snow Removal Gale
Butterfield
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, December 17 - Third Sunday of Advent
Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship
Service
8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. -
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship with
Children’s Christmas Program
Children’s Choir practice follows
worship
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - JD’s &
Sr. High Meet
Monday, December 18
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts
Tuesday, December 19
7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group
3:00 p.m. - Staff Meeting
Wednesday, December 20
11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Mercy
Christmas Program
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, December 21
9:30 a.m. -
11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Patriot Choir
6:00 p.m. - UMM Christmas Gathering (
6:30 p.m. - FIA Group
Sunday, December 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship
Service
9:30 a.m. -
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
7:30 p.m. - Evening Worship
11:00 p.m. - Evening Worship
HELP IS STILL NEEDED for Sermontime
and Nursery. Please sign up on the blue sheet on the Clip
Board Ministry today.
In addition, we are in serious need
of Ushers and Greeters for Christmas Eve services at 7:30 and 11:00 p.m.
and Child Care (at 7:30 p.m. only.)
Please indicate your willingness to help today.
The 2007 Flower Calendar is
available in the church narthex. You may
sign up for flowers in memory or in honor of a person or special occasion. The flowers are $15. They are used for Sunday worship and then may
be taken for your enjoyment and use.
SNOWBIRDS—Remember
to notify the Church Office (775-5362) of your winter address, along with dates
you will be leaving and approximate date of return. Your help with this is really appreciated.
The
The United Methodist Men
will be hosting their annual Christmas gathering on Thursday, December 21,
starting with a Potluck Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgists: 8:30 - Judy Coffey
11:00 -
Organist/Pianist - Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson
11:00 - Heather Smith
8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Ruth Peterson
11:00 Greeters/Ushers: Junior and
Senior High Youth
Nursery: Gary &
Sermontime: Dee Williams
Coffee Hour: Trustees
Power Point: 8:30 - Bob Campbell 11:00 -
The Flowers on the Lord’s
Table today are given in honor of Darlene Ressler’s birthday.
The Building Committee
invites you to stop in the Fellowship Hall and view the floor plan, elevations and site plans for a new addition which are
on display. Your comments and input are
important, welcomed and desired. Comment
cards will be available for your use.
Come, take a look and comment!
On next Sunday, December 24, we
will have ONE worship service in the morning at 11:00 a.m..
Poinsettias are available for the Christmas holidays
and can be purchased in memory / in honor of a friend or loved one or honoring
a special occasion. The Poinsettias will
be on the chancel for worship Christmas Eve, December 24.
Poinsettias
in a 6" pot with 4 to 7 blooms @ $5.50 each
_____ Red _____ White _____ Pink
_____ Marble
_____ Jingle
(Check color
desired / and indicate # you want to order of each color)
____ Winter Rose Poinsettia (several
rose-like red flowers) @ $5.50
Name____________________________________________________
_____ In
Honor _____ In Memory
(Please Indicate)
of
____________________________________________________
Please place this order form in the offering plate,
return to the Church
Office, fax to 231 · 775-6475,
mail to
or order on line at our website - www.umccadillac.org.
Our ordering deadline is Sunday, December 17.
O Promised One of
(
O Promised One of
By prophets
long foretold,
We wait in urgency and hope
To see God’s will unfold.
The dark of night and cold predawn
Arouse our anxious fears.
Help us to see the light ahead
Through trials, doubts, and tears.
In silent suffering some await
Your reign of justice here,
While others dulled by wealth and ease
Can not explain their fear.
When prophets spoke and Mary sang
Of tables over turned,
Dare we admit, in trembling awe,
Our hearts within us burned?
Creation stands alert and tense
To see your sovereign power,
You choose to come a tiny
Child
Revealed this day and hour.
O grant us patience to receive
Without pretense or pride
The gift of God’s redeeming grace:
A Savior by our side.