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ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONGREGATION Joining Together on a Christian Journey of Love and Service
November 25, 2018
2600 Ashland Rd The Reverend Tresco E. Shannon, Pastor Office Hours: M-Thurs.: 8 am-3:30 pm Columbia, SC 29210 [email protected] Telephone: 798-5350; Fax 798-6057 Phone Ext. 15
www.ashlandumc.org Worship services: The Path: 8:45AM Traditional: 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:45AM
Suzy Broadus Ryan Keith Karen Zobel Maria Anderson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone Ext: 14 Phone Ext: 12 Phone Ext. 13 Phone Ext. 10
Jack Holladay Robert Neese [email protected] [email protected] Laura Siddons The Path, Ashland Youth Choir Traditional Worship Choir, Organist Pianist
Sunday, December 2th, 6:30 pm
Moravian Love Feast Ashland Hall
Sunday, December 9th, 6:00 pm
Children’s Play, “A Family Christmas Sing-a-Long” Ashland Hall
Sunday, December 16th One Service at 11 am
Choir Cantata, “Appalachian Winter” by Joseph M. Martin
Sunday, December 23rd, 8:45 am The Path Christmas Music Special
Monday, December 24th, 5:30 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service followed by a Fellowship Drop-in in Ashland Hall
Ashland United Methodist Church An Order for the Worship of God
Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour
The chiming of the hour is a call for us to shift from conversation to silence, as we prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.
Prelude “Prelude in g minor” Tibor Pikéthy
The Lighting of Altar Candles Choral Call to Worship “He Is Lord” Tom Fettke
*The Hymn of Praise “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” UMH p. 540 *Invocation The Prayer of Confession (to be prayed by all)
Have mercy upon us, O God, according to thy loving kindness; according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquities, and cleanse us from our sins. For we acknowledge our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a right spirit within us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Prayer for Pardon and The Lord’s Prayer The Anthem “Jesus Shall Reign” John Hatton Minister: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Minister: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised. *The Psalter “Psalm 132: 1-12” UMH p. 849 (Join in singing the Response)
*Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 71 *The Gospel Lesson John 18: 33-38 The Call to Prayer Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray.
Welcome!
Please sign the friendship pad when it is passed to you and pass it to your neighbor.
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.
The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Remember in Prayer
Lynne Mahaffey; Mylla Markland; Bill Turner; Claire Dickerson, granddaughter of Linda Dickerson
The Announcements The Offertory “Peace within My Soul” Lani Smith *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH p. 95 *The Hymn of Preparation “This Is My Father’s World” UMH p. 144
Sermon “The Truth About Jesus” Rev. Tresco E. Shannon The Prayer of Christian Discipleship *The Hymn of Response “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” UMH p. 715 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *Benediction Response “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” Oliver Holden
*Postlude “Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren” (“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”) J. G. Walther
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*All who are able, please stand. Please put your cell phones on vibrate when the service begins. Hearing devices are available from the sound technician.
A nursery is provided in the education wing for infants through 3 years old.
In Memoriam Laura Richter McClay, sister-in-law of Cheryl McClay, died on October 31, 2018. Cliff Vaughn, son-in-law of Frank and Harriett Ward died on November 7, 2018.
Today’s Scripture
John 18: 33-38 NT p. 113
Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” Pilate asked him, “What is truth?” After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, “I find no case against him.
By Our Presence – 11/11/2018 The Path: 51 Traditional: 118 Total Worship: 169 SS: 148
By Our Presence – 11/18/2018
The Path: 78 Traditional: 137 Total Worship: 215 SS: 148
Enhancing Worship Today Narthex Table: Jean Jackson, Dianne Berryman Crucifer: Karen McClive Acolytes: Maria McClive, Maddy Thomas Altar Steward: Debbie Sandersfeld Welcome Center Advocates: N/A Greeters: John & Carolyn McCrea Valet Parker: Scott James Ushers: Bill Hutson, Tom Wilkinson, Clare Allen, Jerry Ruschkofski, Jimmy Smith
Gifts of Remembrances Cliff Vaughn, son-in-law of Frank & Harriett Ward by Jim & Mary Nell Wilson, Tom & Cynthia Burdick, Jim & Nancy Bradley, Bob & Mylla Markland Mildred Shrontz by Peggy Smith, Jim & Nancy Bradley
**Safe Sanctuary Policy Update**
Our policy has been reviewed and updated, which means it’s time for all
volunteers (current AND new) to be trained and background checks completed.
Training will be offered on Dec 2nd and 16th at 9:45 am in Ashland Hall. More
training times will be offered in the New Year as well. We would appreciate folks
making time this year as costs have gone up; we are trying to make good use of
our funds for this year and 2019.
Opportunities to Serve & Learn
Wednesday Suppers will Resume January 9 @ 6 p.m.
Suppers will resume January 9th. Groups needed to help cook, or order suppers. Dates available through April.
Contact Suzy when you can help.
Pastor Shannon’s bible study resumes on January 9th.
November 25 – No MYF November 30 – 5th Quarter
Senior High Bible Study meets Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm. Remember to bring your bibles.
All 6th - 12th graders welcome! Thoughts? Questions? Ideas?
Want to join our email list? 803.798.5350 x 12
Advent Bible Study There is still time to join us in Rm 113 at 5pm for an Advent study titled; “The Redemption of Scrooge”
by Matt Rawle. Cost of book: $10. We’ll meet 3 more weeks.
Epworth / Family Promise GIVING TREE
The Giving Tree is set up in the narthex for you to select one or more Angel Wish Tags.” The Giving Tree will be up until December 9th.
Gifts received provide Christmas packages for residents at Epworth Children’s Home. There are also gift card requests for Family Promise children and adults.
It is requested that you DO NOT WRAP gifts. The final date to turn in gifts is Dec. 9th!
Please put your name and phone number on the sign-up card attached to each “Angel Wish Tag” Then put the sign-up card in the basket at the tree. Leave packages under the tree. Monetary gifts should be handed to the person at the tree on Sunday morning or turned in to the church office.
During the week, let Maria Anderson in the church office know if you take an “Angel Wish Tag.”
Marilyn Gramling, Missions Committee
Everyone Invited! To the Annual United Methodist Men Ladies Night dinner on Monday December 3rd, at 6:30 pm. Please sign up below and place in the offering plate or contact the church office. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations required.
Program presented by Rev. Dr. Roger Gramling.
Deadline for reservations is noon on November 29th.
Name________________________________________
Number Attending_______
Chrismon Trees, Wreaths and Garlands will put
us in the spirit of the season!
Everyone is invited to join the Path Team, Worship
Committee and Altar Stewards in decorating the Sanctuary
and church for the Advent season.
We will gather Saturday, Dec 1st at 9:00 am.
Advent Wreath!
If you and/or your family are interested in lighting the
Advent Wreath during the 11 a.m. service, please contact
Rosemary Sanders at 765-1877 or [email protected].
The dates are Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23
Finance and Stewardship Committee Report The Church Council approved the proposed 2019 church budget of $701,192 recommended by the Finance and Stewardship Committee. The approved budget represents an increase from the 2018 church budget which was $677,867. The increase is due primarily to increased personnel costs. We appreciate the assistance of the various committees in preparing the budget. We also appreciate the incredible financial stewardship of the Ashland congregation. A copy of the finalized 2019 church budget will be posted in the near future on the bulletin board across from the church office. Thank you. Jeff Barham, Chairperson
Deadline for articles for December newsletter is Monday, November 26th at noon.
Starting Sunday, January 13th - Bible Study! “Are you Smarter than our Fifth Graders?”
Facilitators: Jean and Jim Smith in Room 115 from 5-6pm Be sure to bring your Bible!
Let Suzy know you are coming so we can plan seating needs.
