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Gathering for Praise and Worship
Welcome | Announcements
Opening Prayer Rev. Jim Dennis Love Come Down
Welcome
Meet and Greet (Dismissal of children ages 5k - 2nd grade for “BLAST” )
Offering Offering Prayer
Jesus
Scripture Reading Luke 1: 47 - 55 Rev. Tyler Strange
Sermon “Seeing Christmas” Rev. Tyler Strange
Responding to God’s Word
Communion Rev. John Newell Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Apostles’ Creed Christmas Eve Announcement Rev. Tyler Strange Prayer
Sending Forth
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Benediction Rev. Jim Dennis
LifeSong Worship, Wesley Center
Welcome and Announcements
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - The Promise of Joy Lighting of the Advent Candle Mae and Don Parcel (Pink Candle)
Today we light three candles. The first candle radiates the hope given through Jesus Christ. The second candle calls us to embrace and extend Christ’s peace to an unsettled world. The third candle extends the promise of joy to restless souls. Though darkness is present and earthly trials weigh heavy, the promise of Advent offers true joy that sustains a weary people.
Advent is a time for God’s people to reawaken their longings. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. In the darkness, we long to see the light. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. In silence, we long for a comforting word. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. In hardship, we long for an act of love. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. In Christ, we celebrate and rejoice in promise of joy. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Prayer Gracious Lord, our joy is found in you, for not only did you enter into this world, but you became the
hope of the world. From the cradle to the cross, you invite us to share in your victory. This is the foundation from which our joy flows. In Jesus’s name we pray. Amen.
Passing of the Peace Minister: The Peace of the Lord be with your always.
People: And also with you.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (a time will be provided to lift up prayer concerns)
Hymn of Praise Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Hymn 196
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Lesson John 1: 6-8, 19-28 Sharon Fernstrom
Sermon “Discerning the Spirit’s Moving” Rev. Susan Galasso
Responding to God’s Word
Hymn O God Our Help in Ages Past Hymn 117
Affirmation of Faith The Apostle’s Creed Hymn 881
Offering Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Hymn 95
Going Forth to Serve
Hymn Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Hymn 160
Sending Forth / Benediction Dee Dee Carn, piano
830 Gathering Worship, Sanctuary
Celebrating Worship at Grace
December 17, 2017
“To Know Christ and Make His Love Known”
This Week at Grace
We promise to uphold Grace United Methodist Church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness.
Our Prayers: As of December 15 Prayer Request: Julie Hendrick, Erin Williams, Ashley Stallings, Irene Smith, David Pullen, Bob Sweeney Birth: Coleman Noel Schar, son of Erin O’Neal Schar & John Schar, grandson of John & Yvonne O’Neal who was born on Dec. 13 Walton Rehab: Cricket Ellis
Our Presence: December 10, 2017 Worship: 476 Sunday School: 319
Our Gifts: The Lord’s Treasury
Our Service: December 17, 2017
Acolytes: Brooklyn Gross, Bryan Outlaw Crucifer: Kinsey Amos Count Team: 12/18 Barry Whitney, Melonia Cameron, Christy Jones Offertory: Kent Sullivan 8:30 Layreader: Sharon Fernstrom 8:30 Greeter(s): Gary & Sandra Guest 8:30 Speaker: Rev. Susan Galasso 11:00 Greeter(s): (Main) Barry & Bev Whitney (Ga. Avenue) Ed & Arlene Vincent Doorstep Visitation: Alison & John Jeselnik LifeSong Refreshments: Family Foundations Sunday School class Flower Committee: Wilma Allen & Diana Roy
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule
December 23, 4:45—6:00 pm., Sweetwater / Randall Rd. Join us for cookie decorating, food & refreshments, caroling, and a candlelight service
December 24, Single Service, 11:00 a.m. One traditional morning service in the Sanctuary
December 24, Christmas Eve Services 2:00 p.m., Contemporary, child friendly service, Wesley Center
5:00 p.m., Traditional service, Sanctuary
Pledge Drive Update: 2017 pledges: 226 families, $1,049,927 2018 pledges: 204 families, $979,594
Please send in your pledge card to the attention of Marianne Harlan. Thanks for all the generous
ways you give to Grace UMC!
2017 General Budget $1,369,332.00
Requirements to date 12/10/17 1,291,800.00
Receipts through 12/10/17 1,225,581.06
Amount needed weekly 25,836.00
Received 12/10/17 35,574.09