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Sunday, December 28, 2014 10:15 a.m. Service We Receive God’s Word We Gather in God’s Name As you prepare to worship this morning we invite you to look around the worship space. If someone is sitting alone, please feel free to move and sit by them. We hope that no one sits alone. During our prelude you are invited to take a moment to read and reflect on our scripture lessons. Or, turn to a neighbor and share with him/her a high and a low of the week. We hope you enjoy worshipping here. Children are encouraged to join us for worship. For children under 4 years of age, the Nursery located on second floor, is available for your use. (indicates please stand if comfortable) PRELUDE Donna Atherton, Organist “Yuletide Echos” - Hudson “Bright & Glorious is the Sky” - Wood WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR BELL CALLS US TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP Jean Anderson, Liturgist For so long we have walked only in darkness, unable to see. But, behold a light, yes a light, has come! Not even the deepest darkness can keep out the dawn. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Peace is here, upon us, with us, around us. It will never end. Celebrate the King of light, power and peace. He has come. HYMN OF PRAISE “Sing We Now of Christmas” UMH #237 OPENING PRAYER Gracious and loving God, the gift of your Son, Jesus, was a gift that changed the course of human history for all time. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude for such an extravagant outpouring of generosity, love and grace. It is our lives that must speak for us -lives that are testimonies to the difference that this Jesus makes in the human heart and the human condition. When we act with compassion, kindness and gentleness toward others, we are the incarnational presence of Christ. When we dwell on your word, it transforms our minds so that we may choose, act and respond as those who are devoted followers of the one who said, "Come, follow me." O God, this is who we long to be. Grant us your grace and mercy to walk as friends and worshipers of the Christ child. Amen. SPECIAL MUSIC OFFERTORY Janet Geston SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 2: 22-40 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. MESSAGE “Simeon and Anna” “There’s a Song in the Air” DOXOLOGY UMH #94 Praise God, from whom all bless-ings flow: Praise God all creatures here be-low; Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Je-sus Christ, whose power up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Ho-ly Spir-it! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. We Go Forth to Serve CLOSING HYMN “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” UMH #251 DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING RINGING OF THE BELL POSTLUDE “O Come, All Ye Faithful” - Cherwien Thank you to our Sound/AV Technician: Jef Curfman Developing a Breakthrough Prayer Initiative Jamestown First UMC, Sunday, January 18 from 2:30—7:30 p.m. Plan now to join your pastors on a road trip. Rev. Amy Atkins Martha Grace Reese's research on evangelism in mainline churches found that churches that do outreach well and that are growing, highly value and deeply practice prayer. Being a vital congregation is all about prayer and opening ourselves to the breaking-in of the Holy Spirit. UMH #249 This workshop will focus on creating a breakthrough prayer initiative in our congregation. Participants will be inspired by testimonies of how the Spirit is moving in churches that have engaged in breakthrough prayer and we will leave with an action plan for developing a deeper prayer initiative at Fargo First. We Respond in Faith HYMN “In Dulci Jubilo” - Bish Are You Getting the Church E-Newsletter? If you are not receiving the e-newsletter & would like help to get these emails back into your inbox, please circle your name on attendance cards. Poinsettia Dedications In Memory of Eleanor and Carroll Alexander given by Sue Hansen O.Q. Johnson given by the Johnson Family Nels and Kathy Wright given by Nancy Lilleberg Leah and Ed Yeager given by Cindy Yeager, Deb Brooks and Wendy Fisher Families Mark Strackbein given by Garilyn McColm Pat Rittgarn given by Larry Rittgarn Ernie and Lil Westby given by Linda Bates Bob Ivers given by Mary Ivers Dr. Roger Engberg given by Betty Engberg Ian Engberg given by Betty Engberg Bob Seigel given by Evelyn Seigel Sam Tollefson, McKenzie Tollefson and David Scheer given by Miriam Tollefson Our Parents given by Ron and DeLayne Thorson Aldon Ault given by Delores Ault and Family Lester Krabbenhoft and Verna Messersmith given by Cal and Lois Messersmith My son, Randy Barke given by Hazle Barke Leonard Sannes given by Nora Sannes Our Parents given by Bob and Deanne Horne Ruth Spurrell, Madge and Rufus Spurrell given by Marilyn Spurrell & Amy Atkins Atwell Atkins and Troy Atkins given by Amy Atkins Maurice and Ruth Anderson given by Wayne and Lila Anderson John Wentz given by Marilyn Wentz Larry, Duncan, Virginia and Susan given by Nancy Budish Joe Peltier given by Norma Peltier Rapheal Ottesen given by Delberta Ottesen Jim Linnerooth given by Beryl Linnerooth Jarod Dittman given by Charles Dittman Richard and Jarod Dittman given by Jennette Dittman Brother, Mike Edwardson given by Jody Kosienski Mike Edwardson given by Jensine Edwardson Cecil F. Miller given by Family Bill and Margaret Keup given by Linda Keup James Rodacker given by Linda Keup In Honor of T.J., Meredith, Olivia and Haley given by Gary and Betty Shiek LeRoy and Ruby Nypen given by Garilyn McColm Kate, Elsie and Henry Dixon given by Linda Bates Ron and Mona McLean given by Evelyn Seigel Jim Kruse’s 50th year singing in the Candle & Carol Service given by Ron & DeLayne Thorson My daughter and grandsons given by Kathy Tofflemire Caring Closet Volunteers given by Jim and May Pomeroy Lorraine Schendel and family are sponsoring the December bulletins in memory of John Schendel. Thank you for the sponsorship. Help us find 20 homes by New Years Day! Currently families have filled the homeless shelters in the FM area. Many of these families have received services and are ready to move into local apartments. They have vouchers and access to a risk mitigation fund. We need landlords, property managers, and others to help find 20 homes and apartments that can be rented by January 1st. For more information, call Jen at 701-866-5533. Sunday, December 28, 2014 Fargo First Happenings December 31 - All Wednesday Night Activities Cancelled January 1 - The Church is Closed PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK Family of Bill Burkholder (Beva Hansen’s dad) Family of Curtis Black (Evelyn Seigel’s brother) Family of Arthur Miller (Son of Janet Miller) Family of Norman Edwardson Family of Don Atherton (Donna Atherton’s father-in-law) Dorothy Lubka Mark Jackie Washburn Mike Unrue Lynn Severtson Barb Eide Nola Glanzer Steve Smith (friend of Sheron & Jim Kruse) (Evelyn Seigel’s son) Micheal Malkmus (Miriam Tollefson’s nephew) Pam & Steve (friends of Diane Solinger) Addrain Clark (Sheron Kruse’s mother) Ronald Kluck (friend of Corie and Bill Metz) Jean Nelson Rose Spurrell (Pastor Marilyn’s step-mother) Jenny Kerr (Wally Sizer’s sister-in-law) Ray Such Mark Hoefs Gary Newton Gary Shiek Evelyn Lommen Dale Nygard Matthew Justice (Marsha Danuser’s friend) Brandie Madaonaia Those suffering with a long term illness Marleene Paul Tom Brackin (brother-in-law of Arliss Koehler) Nicky (friend of Garilyn McColm) Mary Goldader (Lila Huebner’s sister) Art Dockter Ray Andres (father of Beth Zitzow) Kevin (great –granddaughter of Craig and Rosann Burslie) (friend of Diane Roehrich) Kailen Moe (Cousin of Cori Metz) (baby of Jacob and Emily Moe) Kimberly Scheer (daughter of Miriam Tollefson) Mike Tarr Andrew Lynch Stacy Pearson (Tami Platfer’s friend) Simeon and Anna Those in the Military Ryan Bader (son-in-law of Susan & Dan Thorstad & grandson of Janice & Arvid Moe) Dustin Harris (Anna Harris’ husband & Jack Henry’s father) Bradley Benton (Wes & Mary Braunberger’s son-in-law) Midshipman David Johnson (Kathy & Max Johnson’s son) LCpl. Tom Jorgenson (Maggie & Howie Jorgenson’s son) Lt. Col. Robert Kjelden (Garry & Eunice Kjelden’s son) Sgt. Adam Walsvik (Lila & Rick Huebner’s nephew) Lt. Col. Glen Schmick (Lorraine Ingnell’s grandson) Col. Steve Allen (Betty Allen’s son) Brad Stremlau (Mike & Libby Flower’s Son-in-law) 906 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 3910 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 232-4416 [email protected] Making new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world