2601 Cages Bend Road • Gallatin, TN 37066 • (615) 822-3966
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December 13, 2020
3rdSunday of Advent
We exist to welcome ALL people by sharing the Love of Christ!
PRELUDE
GATHERING SONG Go Tell It On the Mountain Praise Team
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and ev'rywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watching
O'er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light
The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed the Savior's birth
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and ev'rywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and ev'rywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Jesus Christ is born
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Savior of the world
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and ev'rywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*HYMN Joy to the World (v 1,2,4) & Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee UMH 246
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!
Let all their songs employ;
while fields and flocks, rocks, hills, and plains,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love.
Joyful, joyful we adore You, God of glory, Lord of light;
Angels lifting praise before You sing thro'-out this holy night.
In a manger lies a Baby- Child of Mary, Son of God.
Voices joined in joyful chorus praise You for Your gift of love.
All Your works declare Your glory; all creation joins to sing
Praise re-sounds as earth rejoices in the birth of Christ the King.
Shepherds kneel before the Infant, trumpets sound and anthems raise.
As with joy our hearts are lifted, join in wonder, love and praise.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE - JOY The Slone Family
John 1:6-8, 19-28 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to
the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to
testify to the light.
19 This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to
ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the
Messiah.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the
prophet?” He answered, “No.” 22 Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer
for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said,
“I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ “as the
prophet Isaiah said.
(cont’d)
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24 Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. 25 They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if
you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” 26 John answered them, “I baptize with
water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, 27 the one who is coming after me; I am
not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” 28 This took place in Bethany across the Jordan
where John was baptizing.
Reader One: We want everything to look nice: the decorations of the season, our homes with
their lights and tinsel, wreaths and ribbons. We want to lighten the darkness around us, bring
beauty to the ugliness that wears us down. We decorate, because it is tradition. Because it lifts
our hearts. Because it makes us feel like children again. We deck our halls because company is
coming.
Reader Two: The prophet Isaiah smiled when he said, “God will give a garland instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit.” No matter
how far we feel from the spirit of the season, God promises to decorate us with love and with
joy.
Reader One: We light these candles as a sign of our joy in the beautiful things of this season –
not just the things that glitter and flash, but the deeper things, the beauty of the heart and the
soul, the beauty of love shared in service and hospitality. We light this candle of joy because
company is coming. (Light the Pink Candle)
Reader Two: O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
APOSTLES CREED UMH 881
*HYMN Glory Be to the Father UMH 70
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.
*SONG OF PRAISE Great Are You Lord Praise Team
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
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It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only
SONG OF PRAISE Joseph’s Lullaby Praise Team
Go to sleep my Son
This manger for your bed
You have a long road before You
Rest Your little head
Can You feel the weight of Your glory?
Do You understand the price?
Or does the Father guard Your heart for now
So You can sleep tonight?
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Go to sleep my Son
Go and chase Your dreams
This world can wait for one more moment
Go and sleep in peace
I believe the glory of Heaven
Is lying in my arms tonight
But Lord, I ask that He for just this moment
Simply be my child
Go to sleep my Son
Baby, close Your eyes
Soon enough You'll save the day
But for now, dear Child of mine
Oh my Jesus, Sleep tight
OFFERTORY PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER, SILENT PRAYER, LORD’S PRAYER
*SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Sean Stanfield
SPECIAL MUSIC We Three Kings Danny Tucker
SERMON Immanuel: JOY Rev. Sean Stanfield
*HYMN Angels from the Realms of Glory UMH 220
Angels from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o’er all the earth;
ye who sang creation’s story
now proclaim Messiah’s birth.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the new born King.
Shepherds, in the field abiding,
watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing;
yonder shines the infant light.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the new born King.
Sages, leave your contemplations,
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the new born King.
(cont’d)
Immanuel: Joy Luke 2:8-20
1. God ____________________________________________ us with joy.
2. It’s a _________________________ of the _________________________________________.
3. No one can ________________________________________ your joy.
4. Joy rests in God’s ____________________________________________.
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Saints before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear;
suddenly the Lord, descending,
in his temple shall appear.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the new born King.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
*Please stand as you are able CCLI2542498
YOUTH CHRISTMAS CARD POST OFFICE The Youth Would Like to Help Deliver Your Christmas Cards to Rehoboth UMC Parishioners.
They just ask for a small donation.
DROP OFF
ON DECEMBER 13, YOU MAY Drop off your cards along with your donation to the church office BEFORE 3 pm
OR After church hours, you may place your cards in the Rehoboth Youth Mailbox located outside the office entrance
and place your donation in the Locking Door Drop Box in the office door.
Card delivery to home porches
will begin the afternoon
of Tuesday, December 15
If you are able and would like to
pick up your family’s Christmas Cards,
YOU MAY PICK THEM UP AT THE CHURCH OFFICE ON Monday, Dec. 14
(1 to 3 pm)
Tuesday, Dec. 15
(9 am to Noon) OR
Hosting Baby Jesus This year, we will not be sending the actual Baby Jesus figurine among the congregation; however, everyone is invited to experience Hosting Baby Jesus by downloading one of the photos from the email that has been previously sent to you and either printing it out or saving it on your phone or tablet. (If you did not receive the email, please contact the church office.)
As this experience is meant to serve as a reminder of the anticipation of Jesus’ birth, we invite you to:
Send us a journal entry to reflect upon your experience of hosting Baby Jesus. You may consider using poems, prayers, drawings or reflections to express what this experience has meant to you and your family. Each person in your home is invited to share.
Include the photo of the Baby Jesus figurine in a photo of you and/or your family's time/experience with it and share the photo with us.
As a part of our Christmas Eve Service, we will share reflections from Baby Jesus’ experiences with our Rehoboth families.
Please email your journal entries and/or a photo of your time with Baby Jesus to the church office at [email protected]. To allow us to compile the photos and journal entries prior to the Christmas Eve Service,
please forward us your photos and entries by Sunday, December 20.
In the midst of Christmas carols and holiday cheer, there can also be a sense of loss and grief. For some,
these days are less than celebratory. Whether missing a loved one, living through a difficult transition or spending
the holidays alone, feeling joyous and hopeful can be a challenge. Even though these days are a struggle, it is important to
gather as the body of Christ and nurture one another through these times.
If you, or someone you know, would benefit from joining together in a unique worship experience of finding hope in
the midst of pain, please join us online for this service
Streaming Online through Facebook and YouTube Monday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Rehoboth Kids are invited to participate in the Christmas Eve service!
Record your child(ren) singing Joy to the World,
then send that video to
Pastor Sean at [email protected]
no later than Friday, December 18.
Christmas Eve Service
Streaming Online
thru Facebook and YouTube
Thursday, December 24 at 5 pm
mailto:[email protected]
Thank you for your
continued donations.
You may make
Donations to Rehoboth UMC
by mail to
2601 Cages Bend Road
Gallatin, TN 37066
by dropping your check in our
Locking Door Drop Box
located in the church office door.
through Online Giving
or
Text Message
to 844-325-8129
Rehoboth Staff
SENIOR PASTOR: Rev. Sean Stanfield
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Maryann Davis
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY: Rick Sims
ASSIST. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY: Danny Tucker
ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST: Beth Holzemer
AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNICIAN: Nick Boyd
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Carrie Neblett
CO-DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Pamela Major
DIR. OF STUDENT & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES: Tim Smith
Rehoboth’s Prayer Requests Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Maria Avila-Raspet (J. Miller)
David Brown (J. Brown)
Bud Cage
Jean Cage
Jonell Cathcart
Sue Eaker (Rowe)
Elaine Fields (S. Cathcart)
Marilyn Greene
Barbara Haley (McDaniel)
Tom Harned (M. Miller)
Merle Hurst (Sims)
Grace Husk
Ed Kennedy (B. Miller)
Sara Kennedy (B. Miller)
Helena Ludwig
Jim Mason
Richard Miller (J. Miller)
Vickie Muse (Cundiff)
Jan Miller Raspet (J. Miller)
Chuck Schaal (Hanson)
Shirley Shumate
Mary Ann Slone (Slone)
Tucker Smith (Sloan)
Donna Stephens (J. Miller)
Rita White (Hayes)
Bonnie Williamson
Dorothy Wright (Melanie Atkins)
Health Concerns
Individuals will remain on our list for up to 3 weeks. Please contact the church office to resubmit a praise and/or prayer request.
(Names in Bold have been newly added to the list.)
Other Concerns
Long-Term (hospice care or long-term medical treatments, diagnosis or rehab)
Daniel Boone (S. Stanfield)
Cary Briley (J. Cage)
Sandra H. Cherry (Shumate)
Jeff Cook (Walker)
Lynn D'Angelo (D’Angelo)
P.J. Davis
Duane Elliott (Kranz)
Vernona Elliott (Kranz)
Violet Fiehweg (Major)
Jimmy Gayle (Stark)
Homer Hall
Stormie Hill
Dick Holtz
Bettie Hughes (Walker)
Gale Johnson (Moore)
Gary Johnson (Moore)
Ron Kuehne (D. Erlewine)
Johnny McIntosh
Denis McNeal (D’Angelo)
Bobbie Motz
John Nutter
Gerald Pike
Vickie Pike
Todd Poteete (A. Mason)
James Shelton (Nutter)
Jeryln Schenker (Moore)
Melissa Slone
Robin Stanfield
Sean Stanfield
Steffany Stanfield (S. Stanfield)
Wes Stanfield (S. Stanfield)
Barbara Vaughn (Walker)
Bateman family (Major)
Family of Al Bennett (Stark)
Family of Marie Clemons (Slone)
Rosemary Franke (Walker)
Family of Tyler Holt (S. Stanfield)
Vanderbilt Hospital Staff (Major)
Cary Vinson and family (A. Mason)
Birthdays
Dec 17 Rick Goostree Barbara Smith
Dec 19 Ray Dwelle
S u n d a y W o r s h i p S e r v i c e - 1 0 a m
Join the Worship Team for our Sunday Service livestreamed on Facebook at 10 am each Sunday.
T u e s d a y S e r m o n R e c a p - 6 p m
Join Pastor Sean every Tuesday Evening on Facebook for a Sermon Recap! A time to focus in on important aspect from Sunday morning.
T h u r s d a y P r a y e r S t r e a m
Watch for Tim’s Thursday evening Prayer Post!
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Year-End Contributions
Thank you for your support of
the ministries of Rehoboth UMC
throughout the year. To be included in your 2020
Giving Statement, we are
requesting your contributions be received in the church office by
Sunday, December 27. Online
contributions will be included if the gift is scheduled to transfer by
December 31.
Giving statements will be mailed out in January.