December 24 2017 7:00 pm

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Words of Reflection "For unto 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." Isaiah 9: 6 NIV

December 24, 2017

7 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

*means please stand if you are willing and able

Prelude Rev. Heidi Reinker Words of Welcome Call to Worship Leader: The world is decked in the garb of celebration. People: Christmas trees and lights abound, flashing their colorful lights. Leader: We have gathered to celebrate God's gift to the world of his Son Jesus. All: Jesus, we are here to celebrate your birthday and to worship You! Be here with us, we pray, and enjoy our praises! *Carol: “O Come All Ye Faithful” verses 1, 2, 3 and 6 # 234 Responsive Reading: Psalm 98: 4-9 p. 818 Lighting the Advent Wreath:

Opening Prayer: Lord God, help us to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Help us to see beyond the Baby in the manger to the man Jesus became. Help us to honor him as our Lord and Savior by following his example of sacrificial love. We are so thankful that You loved us so much that you sent Your Son to be born into the world for us and for our salvation. Amen. *Carol: "Joy to the World" verses 1 and 4 # 246 The Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7 Anthem: "See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw" sung by the Choir with the Praise Band

The Christmas Story: Luke 2: 1-7 Carol: "Away in a Manger" verses 1 and 3 # 217 The Christmas Story: Luke 2: 8-14 *Carol: "Angels We Have Heard on High" # 238 The Christmas Story: Luke 2: 15-20 Sermon: "Christmas Reflections" Pastor Heidi Reinker *Carol: "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" # 240 The Christmas Offering will be collected. Special Music- "Go Tell It on the Mountain" # 251

(Please feel free to join the choir in singing this carol.)

Doxology - "What Child Is This" verses 1 and 3 # 219

*Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" verse 4 # 230

The Sacrament of Holy Communion You do not have to be a member of this congregation or denomination to receive the Lord's Supper. If you are seeking to know and love the Lord Jesus Christ, you are welcome to His table. Simply come forward at the direction of the ushers, take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup of juice. You may pray standing or kneeling at the rail in front after receiving the bread and juice, if you so desire, before returning to your seat. If you need communion served to you in your seat due to mobility issues, we will come to you after everyone else has been served. Just raise your hand.

Special Music during Communion " O Holy Night" sung by Diane Hiddleson, First United Methodist Church Choir/Music director accompanied by our organist Jeff Burke Carol: “Silent Night, Holy Night” # 239

[During the singing of the closing hymn, you are invited to light a candle as the light is passed from the aisle; please dip your unlit candle into the lit one.)

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*Benediction

May God bless you with His presence and peace. Merry Christmas! If you don’t already have a

church home, we invite you to join us for worship on Sundays at 10 am.

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Altar Flowers: poinsettias Merry Christmas to all and a very blessed New Year!

Coffee Hour: Betty Lozo

Nursery Caregiver:

Liturgist: Paulette Wilson

Greeter: Ruth Kasenow & Nina Barnsdale

Liturgical Resources:

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer Bread for the Journey- ed. Ruth C. Duck, pg. 22 adapted

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Those who are hospitalized:

Those who are home: Sandi Brewer– Ruth Ann Brewer

Debbie Moffitt Botta –Greg Moffitt

Mardell Hull

Jo Kampschoer Ruth Kasenow

Lindsey Liedke-Betty Lozo daughter Betty Lozo

Pat Menatac

Stan Miller Alex Nicol– Ruth Ann Brewer

Morris Prater– Father of Tom Prater Shannon Prater-Jan Wynn’s daughter

Donna Partillo– Karen Roberts friend Ryan Randazzo– Betty and Stan Miller-

grandson

Norm Spencer– Ramona Moyski

Julie Storm– Ruth Kasenow Sally Thornton–Karen Roberts friend

Nola Ward Joe Wilson

Janet Wolfe-Ruth Kasenow’s daughter

Jeff Wynn-Lee & Jan Wynn’s Son

Those serving our country:

SPC Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson

MAJ Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York)

CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

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Given In Memory Of:

Lucille, Maddox, Brendan Stokes, and Kenneth, Ruth, Gerhard, Gerry, Robert Voss

by Mary Anne and Ken Voss

The Vallade Family by Dick Rennie

Parents, Grandparents, Great Grandparents:

Charles and Jeanette Shannon and Ernest and Irene Wynn by the Wynn family

and the Prater family

Tillie A. Vickery and Margaret A. Vickery and Mother, Leona Schweitzer

by The Neubauer family

and the Haack family

Mother, Frances Blair & Father, Robert Clark by Janice Woolcott

Husband, Donald Kasenow by Ruth Kasenow

Charles and Mary Jane Pike by Charles Pike

Family, Helen, Chester and James Wilson and Joy Anthony

by Joe and Paulette Wilson

Parents, Melissa and Warren Shoemaker by Joe and Paulette Wilson

Aunt Karleen Jones by Tim and Rena Whalen

Hazel Roberts, Hazel Batten, Margaret Batten, and Richard Roberts,

by Bill, Patty, and Karen Roberts

Lydia Hauer by Karen Roberts

Father George Cook, Brother David & Sister Sue by Sally Okerstrom

Parents Elsie & Jim Tamblyn, Husband Del Howells by Judy Howells

Patricia Strong by Kevin & Lisa Hyder

All my loved ones who passed by Ruth Ann Brewer

Bill & Margaret Crump by Diane Hiddleson

Christmas Poinsettias 2017

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Given In Honor Of: The Creekmore Family by Dick Rennie

Effie, Pippa, Richelle, Joey and Debbie by Pat McCall

Jerry McCall, Effie and Pipps by Joy Reno

Mardell Hull by Jackie Hull

Cousins Grace Ann & MaryBeth Beebe by Judy Howells

Community and Trenton First Announcements

Christmas Poinsettias 2017

ChristNet Services needs your help!

December 17th through Sunday morning December 31st

Blessed Hope Church 3804 Hazel Ave Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146

We NEED the following volunteers!!

Evening checkin and supervision 6 pm-10 pm

Overnight chaperones 10 pm– 5 am

breakfast chaperones 5 am– 7 am

Volunteers to make brown bag lunches each day

Help loading the truck

Doing laundry on the last day

Please go to the Sign Up Genius website at First United Methodist of Trenton Facebook page

or

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4fa4a72aa1fd0-volunteer and take a look at the vol-unteer opportunities. Share it with your family, friends, church family, work friends, on your Facebook timeline, basically share it with everyone you know.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 313.530.4061.

Thank you for your continued support of this much needed ministry.

Or click on link in email sent out by our church

Using the QR Code or @FUMCTrenton

First United Methodist Church

2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066

Pastor Heidi’s Contact Information: Cell: (734) 407-9515

E-mail: hcreinker@gmail.com

Facebook: Heidi Reinker

Website: www.FirstUnitedMethodistofTrenton.com E-mail: TrentonFUMC@gmail.com

Ministers: All The People

Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker

Church Admin: Ramona Moyski

Organist: Jeff Burke

Custodian: Karen Roberts

December

The church office will be closed from December 25 through January 1.

Please call Pastor Heidi directly if you need her.

Friday: 12/29: 3 pm-8 pm Christmas Open House at the parsonage at 2604 Lenox

Sunday: 12/31: 10 am New Year’s Eve worship

January Monday: 01/01: Happy New Year

Tuesday: 01/02: No Bible Study. It will resume on January 9th.

Thursday: 01/04: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band

Sunday: 01/07: 10 am Sunday worship

3 pm Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration

at Faith UMC 2530 Charlton Rd. Trenton

We have been asked to make cookies for the reception.