Fullerton First United Methodist Church Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.
The Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2013 Order of Service * Indicates: Please stand, if you are able.
PRELUDE
Medley of Christmas Carols
Celebration Bells
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kim Galea
(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
"Rejoice! Emmanuel!"
The Aldersgate Chorale
(Please remain standing during our Choral Introit.)
* CALL TO WORSHIP
Jeanette Croghan, Liturgist
Liturgist: Come, O Immanuel, be present with us and in our world Congregation: 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 Congregation: Come, O Incarnate Word, lead us into the life of truth and freedom (Each line stands for themes of the Four Gospels in order)
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING * HYMN #220
Contributed by Phillips
The Steve Lancaster Family
"Angels from the Realms of Glory"
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CHORAL ANTHEM
"Sing We Now of Christmas” arr. Mark Kellner The Aldersgate Chorale; Matthew Braun, Guest Conductor
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (Children, please come forward)
HYMN #251
Jeanette Croghan
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
SHARING OUR PRAYER CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895 - United Methodist Hymnal
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 1:18-24 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife,
Liturgist: The word of God, for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.
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SPECIAL MUSIC
MESSAGE
“Grace and Thanksgiving” arr. Anna Laura Page
“God of Good and Bad Times” In His Name II
Celebration Bells
Pastor Phillips
CALL TO OFFERING/TITHES OFFERTORY
“Of The Father’s Love Begotten” –W.Held
Hyeyeon Kim, Organ
* DOXOLOGY (See page 95 in the United Methodist Hymnal.)
* HYMN #512
"Stand By Me"
* BENEDICTION (Congregation, please join hands.)
POSTLUDE
“Of The Father’s Love Begotten”
- Noel Rawsthorne
Hyeyeon Kim, Organ
CHRISTMAS CONCERT TONIGHT, 7:00 PM! - PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! See Kathy Norris on the Patio for tickets
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ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP
Preaching: Pastor Phillips Liturgist: Jeanette Croghan Acolytes: Jillian Lopez, Hannah Curtis Announcements: Kim Galea Children’s Time: Jeanette Croghan Guest Conductor: Matthew Braun, The Aldersgate Chorale
Director of Celebration Handbells: John Jaecker Organist: Hyeyeon Kim Sound: Mike Nichols PowerPoint: Garrett Nichols Ushers: Floyd Allen (Captain), Maxine Allen, Dona Anderson, Molly McClanahan, Rani Kuusto, Bob Hemmerling, Walter Rountree
Flowers placed on the Altar today are given by John and Rani Kuusto in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary!
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For: Jill Armstrong and family (per Lilia Milloy), for Casey for upcoming back surgery and a death in the family; Mary Perkins, partial knee replacement on 12/6 at Anaheim Medical Center; Betty Witter (per Kathy Norris), had back surgery; Ellen (Jeanette Croghan’s daughter), prayers for a negative PET Scan; Agoncillo Doris Parungao, (Lilia Milloy’s sister) suffered a hairline fracture on one of her ribs due to a bad fall family (per Lilia Milloy), prayers for physical healing and spiritual comfort; Linda Henke, for healing following an appendectomy on November 27; the victims and the relief workers of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines; Christie (per April Moell), had major back surgery; Ann Unland, as she recovers from recent back surgery; Cheryl Bell (per Darline Aldrich), suffering from Stage 4 cancer; Jack (per Sandi Curtis), as he waits for a lung transplant; Lou Croghan, who has a compression fracture to his lower back from a fall; Christy Lathrum is facing treatment and surgery for cancer; Amparo Stewart; Elizabeth Bewley, to return to good health; Mike (Jeanette Croghan’s brother), complicated back surgery; Baby Owen, is losing weight and can’t hold nourishment. Those who are in care facilities or receiving Hospice: Vi Johnson, at Park Vista with severe back pain; Patricia Bueker (per Cindy Ellis), is in Park Vista; June Mackey, at Park Vista; Carolyn Johnson, at Park Vista. Those who are now recuperating at home: Juel Farquhar, fell and broke her pelvis, is recovering at home; Edith Strevey is recovering from back surgery. Those in the military and their families: Zack Zarow, Michael Gilbert (grandson of Carlene Gilbert Smith), Jordan Hoffner (grandson of Sandi Hoffner), Philip Neisess, (grandson of Kendall & Sandy Neisess), Cory & Kyle, (grandsons of Barbara Winters), Andrew Stover, Norah Fuller. For our young people away at college: Troy Miller, Billie McGarvey, Millie Faber, Herman Hope 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 Highlights This Week at FFUMC Sunday, December 8 11:15 am 7:00 pm Monday, December 9 9:15 am` 1:45 pm Tuesday, December 10 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 11 9:30 am 7:00 pm Saturday, December 14 10:00 am
Bells Rehearsal Christmas Concert - Sanctuary Children’s Storytime Prayer Group – South Lounge Outreach Meeting – Conference room Invitational Meeting – South Lounge Finance Meeting – Conference room Quilters – South Lounge Choir Rehearsal
NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE Annual Charge Conference Yorba Linda UMC, 19002 Yorba Linda Blvd. IT’S TIME TO PURCHASE A “SILK POINSETTIA”! “Silk Poinsettias” may be purchased for the price of $10.00 each. THE MONEY COLLECTED FROM YOUR PURCHASES GOES TO SUPPORT OUR FOOD VOUCHER PROGRAM The last day to purchase your poinsettias will be December 15th. Order forms are available on the patio after Worship or in the Church Office.
We are asking the congregation to bring their gently used coats and sweatshirts to donate to those in need in our community. We also need NEW men's gloves (large sizes), socks, and underwear, preferably large or XL sizes. Large wool caps are also requested. The items can be placed on the coat racks and tubs located in the South Lounge. We will distribute them during the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 21. Please call Susan Faber or Shelly Nichols if you have any questions.
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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 Fundraiser once a month at Polly’s Pies at 136 N.Raymond, Fullerton. – 20% of all proceeds are donated to support Chapel on Wheels. Pick up a flyer for November 11th in the church office.
Pancake Breakfast, open to the hungry in our Community, every 3rd Saturday of the month at 7:30AM in our Parking Lot
– Feeding the hungry. 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 1 – 141 Offering on Sunday, December 1 - $7,281.00
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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