Fullerton First United Methodist Church First Sunday after Christmas Sunday, December 28, 2014 – 10:00 a.m.
First Sunday after Christmas December 28, 2014 Order of Service *Indicates: Please stand, if you are able.
PRELUDE
“We Three Kings” R. Purvis
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hyeyeon Kim, Organ
Pam Taylor
(If you request a prayer, you are welcome to fill out a prayer request card located in the holder on the back of each pew. Your prayer request will be read during the Pastoral Prayer. Our Acolyte will pick up your prayer request during the Choral Anthem.
* SHARING OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE (Please stand and greet each other. Don’t forget to extend a hand to our visitors.)
* CHORAL INTROIT
Aldersgate Chorale
* CALL TO WORSHIP
Pam Taylor, Liturgist
Liturgist: Come, O Immanuel, be present with us and in our world People: Come, O Son of God, save us from sin and its penalty Liturgist: Come, O Son of the Most High, show us the glory of your kingdom People: Come, O Incarnate Word, lead us into the life of truth and freedom (Each line stands for themes of the Four Gospels in order) Contributed by Phillips
*HYMN #234
HYMN #200 ANTHEM
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
“Tell Out, My Soul” “My Shepherd Will Supply . . .”
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (Children, please come forward) 2
Aldersgate Chorale
Janine Farquhar
SHARING OUR PRAYER CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895 - United Methodist Hymnal
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 2:1-3, 7-10, 12-13 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.”
Liturgist: The word of God, for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE
“The Star Gift” Christmas Gifts VI
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Rev. Phillips Whang
OFFERTORY
Hyeyeon Kim, Organ
*DOXOLOGY (See Hymn# 94 in the United Methodist Hymnal.)
*HYMN #249
“There’s a Song in the Air”
*BENEDICTION (Congregation, please join hands.)
POSTLUDE
“Noel” – J.Behnke
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Hyeyeon Kim, Organ
Preacher: Rev. Phillips Whang Liturgist: Pam Taylor Acolytes: Carley Schrandt, Hannah Curtis Announcements: Pam Taylor Children’s Time: Janine Farquhar Director of Music: Russell Wilson Organist: Hyeyeon Kim Sound: Floyd Allen PowerPoint: Mike Bankhead Ushers: Floyd Allen (Captain), Maxine Allen, Dona Anderson, Molly McClanahan, Rani Kuusto, Bob Hemmerling, Walter Rountree
The 2015 Flower Chart Is on the Patio! Find your favorite date. Please complete the blue form for details.
Flowers placed on the Altar today are given by Kathy Norris in honor of her grandson Tyler Witter’s 2nd birthday! . 5
For all persecuted Christians around the world and peace in the Middle East. Praise Reports: Tim Witter (per Kathy Norris), started his new job this past week; Bereavement: The Glassco family (per Jim Smith), their son Brian passed away leaving two children and a wife behind. For those who are ill: Evie Fiske continues to improve but finds new problems. Jeff Dakin (per Doug Bowen), cancer has reoccurred and he starts chemo; Vicky Johnson’s brother-in-law had knee surgery; Elizabeth Gonzales, healing from recent hip surgery; Fred Askam has been placed on hospice care; Rev. Phyllis Averill (per Colleen Bartley), has an inoperable tumor; Janice Mullard is recovering from rotator cuff surgery; Mimi Bartlett, continued healing from knee replacement surgery; David Eaton is receiving a new chemo therapy; Bill Shelton, recovering from surgery. Those who are in care facilities: Patricia Bueker (Cindy Ellis’ mother). Those in the military and their families: Zack Zarow, Jordan Hoffner (grandson of Sandi Hoffner), Philip Neisess, (grandson of Kendall & Sandy Neisess), Cory (grandson of Barbara Winter), Andrew Stover, Norah Fuller. For our young people away at college: Parker Schrandt , Eli White, Troy Miller, Billy McGarvey, Millie Faber, Herman Hope For the revitalization of our congregation. May we become a growing, dynamic body of Christ in our Community. For Leaders: Pastor Phillips, Lay Leaders, Staff, Community, National and International Leaders. For those battling addictions, facing financial difficulties, looking for a job, and the homeless neighbors in our community.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, December 28
9:00am
Sunday School (BR) (SL)
10:00am
Worship
5:00pm
Youth Group
Monday, December 29
NO Story Time (BR) 1:45pm
Prayer & Bible Group (SL)
3:00pm
Windsong Recorders (SL)
Thursday, January 1, 2015
New Years Day - office closed
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015 Come join us on Sunday, January 4th at 5:00 pm for hot dogs. drinks, popcorn and candy. The movie will follow at 5:30 p.m. Bring y our children, your friends and neighbors to a wonderful night of fellowship and entertainment. This month’s movie is:
FUND RAISER FOR MUSIC INTERNS 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the home of Thad & Ann Sandford 622 Rosarita Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835 Sponsored by the Aldersgate Chorale
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Please stop by the South Lounge after Worship and pick up flyers containing further information about the following:
F4, Food for Fullerton’s Families – For as little at $10 you can provide food for a family in need.
Chapel on Wheels Paper Drive – first Saturday of each month, from 9am12noon, rain or shine! Pick up a flyer for the three different locations. Keep Fullerton Green!
Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser once a month at Polly’s Pies at 136 N.Raymond, Fullerton. – 20% of all proceeds are donated to support Chapel on Wheels. Flyers available in the Church Office.
Pancake Breakfast, open to the hungry in our Community, every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 7:30AM in the South Lounge.
Hot Meals served at 6:00PM every 3rd Wednesday of the month – FFUMC and First Christian Church get together to serve a hot meal to those hungry living in our community.
Worship Attendance and Giving Attendance on Sunday, December 21 - 174 Offering on Sunday, December 21 - $5,585.72
Fullerton First United Methodist Church 114 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 714-871-4115;
[email protected]; www.ffumc.net Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CCLI License Number 1743274
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