10:55 am - First United Methodist Church
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10:55 am - First United Methodist Church
If you do not have a church home, we invite you to join our First United Methodist Family! Sunday Worship Services* Traditional 8:25 am & 10:55 am New Creation 9:45 am - Chapel Sunday School* 9:45 am Music Ministries Kids Music & Bible Club—Wednesdays 4:30 pm Instrumental Ensemble - Wednesdays 6:00 pm Chancel Choir - Wednesdays 7:00 pm* Handbell Choir - Thursdays 6:30 pm (September through June) Children’s Church* During 10:55 am service FUMPers Preschool Program Weekday mornings Christian Education Opportunities Sundays 9:45 am* Wednesdays 6:15 pm* Youth Ministry Youth HQ - Sundays 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Praise Team - Wednesday 4:30 pm Sunday, December 21, 2014 Fourth Sunday in Advent 419 N.E. First Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601 352-372-8523 www.fumcgnv.org 10:55 am (September through May - 373-0108) Young Adult Fellowship G.A.P Graduates and Professionals Small Group - Sundays 9:45 am *Nursery provided in Epworth Hall The members of the Church are its ministers. They are assisted by the following Support Team. Rev. Sara McKinley, Senior Pastor [email protected] 372-8523 ext. 27 (Cell: 954-873-7825) Pastor David Averill, Associate Pastor Youth and Young Adult Ministries [email protected] 372-8523 ext. 14 (Cell: 706-414-9002) Julie Cole, Church Administrator [email protected] 372-8523, ext. 18 Robert W. “B.J.” Jackson, Director of Music Ministries [email protected] 372-8523 ext. 20 (Cell: 352-222-6744) Amy C. Watson, Director Children and Preschool Ministries [email protected] 373-0108 (Direct Line to FUMPers) Sarah Kelly, Youth Intern Cell: (772) 563-3558 Lorraine Amick, Organist [email protected] Lynn Sandefur-Gardner, Choral Accompanist [email protected] Jenny Eckenrode Director of Children’s Choir & Celebration Ringers [email protected] Lenora Rousseau New Creation Worship Leader [email protected] Alesia Averill, Office Assistant 352-372-8523 ext. 11 [email protected] Monique Roberg, Head Nursery Attendant Wendy Callahan, Church Cook (352) 283-2997 Tony Taylor, Custodian [email protected] Rev. Dr. Ken Carter Florida Area Bishop Rev. Sue Haupert-Johnson North Central Florida District Superintendent A DEFIBRILLATOR IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR & WEST WALL OF EPWORTH HALL. Our Hearts, Our Minds, and our Doors are open to all. We are the People of The Unit ed Methodist Chur ch Celebration of Worship CHILDREN’S MOMENT (all sing) The Nursery, located in Epworth Hall, is available for all morning activities for children birth - 4 years old. Out of respect for our worship, please silence all electronic devices prior to the service. Sound system hearing aids are available from the ushers upon request. Please stand as you are able. Announcements (Please complete Connection Card and place in offering plate.) Rev. David Averill Tim Leslie (As the children come forward, the congregation sings No. 2233 from The Faith We Sing - black hymnal) ALL: This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God's Word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong. SOLO “Breath of Heaven” Jessica Van Leer Amy Grant Mission Box Faithful Friends Chris Hoffman JOYS AND CONCERNS Leader: Lord, In your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. Rev. Averill THE LORD’S PRAYER No. 895 (red hymnal) PRELUDE “The First Nowell” Lani Smith FUMC Acolytes Lorraine Amick Lynn Sandefur-Gardner HYMN (see insert) “Tell Out, My Soul” SERMON TEXT LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH - CANDLE OF LOVE (see insert) HYMN No. 211 (red hymnal) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (see insert) Rev. Sara McKinley Reader: This is the Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. SERMON Rev. McKinley Rev. Averill GLORIA PATRI No. 70 (red hymnal) Mary’s Song MIENEKE RESPONSIVE READING (see insert) Thomas Lewis RECEIVING GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS (responsively) Rev. Averill Leader: Let us give praise and thanks to God for the miracles and blessings in our lives by offering to God gifts of our time, talents and treasure. All: We offer to you, O God, these gifts of our lives and service. Keep us close Lord, to all who need your love, justice, compassion, and healing; help us to show them that you are known in Jesus Christ, whose compassion lives in all of us. ©2007 Local Church Ministries, Worship and Education Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. Permission granted to reproduce or adapt this material for use in services of worship or church education. All publishing rights reserved. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Luke 1:67-79 [NIV pg. 1590] Ed & Chris Hoffmann “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (verses 5-7) VENI EMMANUEL Lenora Rousseau, Dancer MORECAMBE “Canticle of Mary” Chancel Choir Stan Pethel DOXOLOGY No. 94 (red hymnal - NOTE: This is a new version) LASST UNS ERFREUEN HYMN No. 198 (red hymnal) “My Soul Gives Glory to My God” MORNING SONG BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL Rev. McKinley “Go Tell It On The Mountain” Lani Smith Lorraine Amick Lynn Sandefur-Gardner Merry Christmas to all! LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLE OF LOVE LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLE OF LOVE Reader 1: We light the fourth candle of Advent: the candle of love. Reader 1: We light the fourth candle of Advent: the candle of love. (With the first thee candles burning, a family member lights the fourth candle.) (With the first thee candles burning, a family member lights the fourth candle.) Reader 2: We look to John, the one you sent, to point us to the light of your Love. Your Love will come into our world and enlighten everyone. Reader 2: We look to John, the one you sent, to point us to the light of your Love. Your Love will come into our world and enlighten everyone. Reader 1: God sent John the Baptizer to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ, the true Light of the World. John called for people to repent of their sins and to live faithfully. He baptized with cleansing water and proclaimed the new life that Christ, the one who would follow him, would bring. This Advent, we ask for God's mercy, love, and a new beginning. Reader 1: God sent John the Baptizer to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ, the true Light of the World. John called for people to repent of their sins and to live faithfully. He baptized with cleansing water and proclaimed the new life that Christ, the one who would follow him, would bring. This Advent, we ask for God's mercy, love, and a new beginning. People: People: Merciful God, we give thanks that you send messengers like John to call us to greater faith. We ask that in these days we prepare for you in prayer and acts of holy love and compassion. Forgive us and lead us to your light. Amen. Sung Response: Advent Song Merciful God, we give thanks that you send messengers like John to call us to greater faith. We ask that in these days we prepare for you in prayer and acts of holy love and compassion. Forgive us and lead us to your light. Amen. Sung Response: Advent Song REPSONSIVE READING REPSONSIVE READING (based on 1 Samuel 2:1-11) (based on 1 Samuel 2:1-11) Response: Response: Leader: Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory. People: “There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. Leader: Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. People: The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength. Leader: Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory. People: “There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. Leader: Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. People: The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength. R R Leader: Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children is forlorn. People: The Lord kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. Leader: The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, he also exalts. People: He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world. Leader: “He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness; for not by might does one prevail. People: The Lord! His adversaries shall be shattered; the Most High will thunder in heaven. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king, and exalt the power of his anointed.” Leader: Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children is forlorn. People: The Lord kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. Leader: The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, he also exalts. People: He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world. Leader: “He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness; for not by might does one prevail. People: The Lord! His adversaries shall be shattered; the Most High will thunder in heaven. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king, and exalt the power of his anointed.” R R