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Scripture Lesson

Gary United Methodist Church Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017 9:00 & 11:00 AM

(11:00)

Conditor alme siderum (Creator of the Stars of Night) Et misericordia

Pew Bible p. 620 p. 886

Richard Warner Kim André Arnesen

Chancel Choir; Allison Atteberry, soprano Michael McGuan, Ashwin Moses, violin; David Beytas, viola Micah Clark, Bonnie Wheaton, cello; Cameron Fuller, double bass Lance Peeler, piano; Dave Skarin, organ Et misericordia eius et progenies in progenies, timentibus eum. (And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.) ~ Luke 1:50, The Song of Mary

*Doxology

Readers: JoAnne Chase (9:00), Julie Francis (11:00)

*Hymn of Faith

Blessed Be the God of Israel

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Hymnal 211

O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thy justice here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel

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This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

*Please stand as you are able. Congregation reads bold print. Congregational song books are the hard cover Hymnal and the smaller flexible book, The Faith We Sing, both found in the pew racks.

Prelude (9:00)

Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11 *John 1:6–8, 19–28

Hymnal 209 Reception into Membership (9:00)

(9:00) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 5 are invited to come forward during the hymn. After the Children’s Time, Preschool 3’s–Grade 5 may follow their leaders downstairs for Kid’s Church. (11:00) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service. Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers.

*Hymn

Hymnal 48

The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve

TFWS 2241

Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs. from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lower level.

*Benediction Children’s Time (9:00)

Carey Bebar *Postlude

Sermon

“Jesus, Justice, and Joy”

Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme

Emma Lou Diemer

Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson

Mission and Ministry at Gary Church Pastoral Prayer Introit

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Sanctuary Ringers

JEFFERSON / VENI, EMMANUEL

Arr. Susan Biggs *Lighting of the Advent Wreath

The Calderwood Family (9:00) The Grace Family (11:00)

Listen. Hear the good news: God’s promised Messiah is coming. He brings good news for the poor and oppressed. He will bind up broken hearts. He will proclaim release to those who are held captive. We light the third Advent Candle as a sign of joy—a testimony to the Light of God coming into our world that will shatter the darkness and bring healing to all who suffer and mourn. Come, Lord Jesus.

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, for ever. Amen.

People, Look East

Hymnal 202

(Stanzas 1, 3, and 4)

Opening Prayer God of justice and joy, we gather together in your name to proclaim the good news of your presence among us. Where there is oppression, we will shout a message of your liberating love. Where there is sorrow, we will sing of your healing love, and where there is fear, doubt, confusion, or anger, we will shine the light of Jesus Christ, your incarnate Love, in whose name we pray. Amen.†

Today during the 9:00 a.m. service, we joyfully welcome new members to Gary Church, who are listed along with their Connections Sponsors: Stan and Margaret Diddams (Vickie and Bill Austin) and Jeff and Christy Bohmer (Sharon Blanchard and David Ranken).

Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings (9:00)

Et misericordia

Kim André Arnesen

Chancel Choir; Allison Atteberry, soprano; Michael McGuan, Ashwin Moses, violin; David Beytas, viola Micah Clark, Bonnie Wheaton, cello; Cameron Fuller, double bass Lance Peeler, piano; Dave Skarin, organ

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Amen. *Hymn

New Members

Lord’s Prayer

Et misericordia eius et progenies in progenies, timentibus eum. (And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.) ~ Luke 1:50, The Song of Mary

(11:00)

When the fullness of time had come

Jim Cohick

Jim Cohick, vocal solo When the fullness of time had come, God sent his son, born of woman under the law, in order to redeem us; because we are children, God has sent the spirit of his Son— God has sent his Son's spirit into our hearts so we cry Abba, Father. Now you are no longer a slave, but you are a child, and if a child then also an heir, an heir of God through Christ; Abba, Father. When the fullness of time had come, God sent his son, born of woman under the law, in order to redeem us; Abba, Father. ~ From Galatians 4:4–6



From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2017. © 2016 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission.

Congregational Care Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week. Jan Adair, Meridith Brand, Charlie Castino, Jim & Carol Eaton, Anna Gorski, Barbara Heeley, Pat Hill, Judy Jay, Rod Irey, Ivan Kane, Lola Lehman, Mary Louise Lewis, Dan Meeks, Jeff Nankervis, Lenna Siens, Roger & Jan Sutfin, Ruth Tremper, Jim Trieschmann, Jack & Shirley Williamson Our Sympathy: Michael, Beth, Ben & Nick Graves on the death of Michael’s mother, Betty Graves, on Dec. 12 Bruce, Pam, Dani & Hanna Keller on the death of Pam’s father, John Cather, on Dec. 13 Today's alter flowers are presented by the Gary Gardeners on behalf of Gary Church In honor of Virginia & Bob Isgren for 25 years of dedicated service and leadership in making Gary Church more beautiful. In honor of Allen Reed for 25 years of sharing and directing his Master Gardener talents in making Gary Church more beautiful. Christmas Wreaths in the Sanctuary have been donated by Gary’s Boy Scout Troop 35. Thanks to the Gary Gardeners for decorating in the Sanctuary and throughout the church.

Serving Today 9:00 a.m. Service Greeters Patrick, Kirsten & Andrew McCluskey, Jack, Lisa & Zoe Rozwat, John Wang, Michelle Sweeney, Eleanor Wang Welcome Desk Kathi Hodges, Phyllis Geyer, Katy Goleash Acolytes Travis Papievis, Danny Newell Ushers Chuck Miller, Paul Calderwood, Sam Calderwood, Joe Davisson, David Plate, Dick Raber, Lisa Rozwat 11:00 a.m. Service Greeters Jeff, Kim, Connor & Hannah Shrigley, Steve & Jackie Helm Welcome Desk Don & Shelley Kenyon Acolytes Hannah Shrigley, Tony Janiak Ushers Bob Hawkins, Bill Austin, Michael Graves, Doug & Tammy Halenza, George King Musicians: Dr. Lance J. Peeler (organ, piano), Jennifer Whiting (Chancel Choir), Sharon Schmidt (Sanctuary Ringers) Sound Technicians: Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Tony Venezia Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Dr. Lance J. Peeler, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam Keller, Shelley Bornstein, Rebecca Roell, Dave Brewer, Deb Hafner, Mike Capra

Mission Statement Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ Proclaim God's grace and Good News

Gary United Methodist Church — Affiliated with Winfield Community United Methodist Church —

224 N. Main, Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: (630) 668-3100 / Fax: (630) 668-8279 Email: [email protected] Website: www.garychurch.org