Dec 16th Bulletin

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
December 16, 2007              3rd Sunday of Advent
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP       Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS        Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”   (Vs. 1,3)  UMH #240
Vs. 1:  Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Chorus:  Hark!  The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”

Vs. 3:  Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings.  Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth.
 Repeat Chorus:

“O Come, Emmanuel”  (Vs. 1,2,3)   UMH #211
Vs.1:   O Come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here-until the Son of God appear.

Chorus:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel—shall come to thee, O Israel.

Vs. 2:  O Come, thou Wisdom from on high, and order all things far and nigh; to us the path of knowledge show—and cause us in her ways to go.  Repeat Chorus:

Vs. 3:  O Come, O come, great Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height in ancient times once gave the law in cloud and majesty and awe.  Repeat Chorus:

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
The Candle of Joy
JOYS AND CONCERNS        Delbert Dearing
Pastor Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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, forever.  Amen.

*SPECIAL MUSIC                      Sydney Head

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS      Delbert Dearing
*Doxology        UMH #95
CELESTIAL NEW NETWORK
“PRIME TIME CHRISTMAS”

Presented by Celebration Kids Wednesday After School Program
“Celestial News Network”

“All Over the World-Part I”

“God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen”

“All Over the World-Part II”

“De Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy”

“Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
Solo: Brooke Jones

“All Over the World-Part III”

“The Most Accurate Forecast”
Trio:  ShyAnn Gorby, Emily Cox
“Time Stood Still”
Solo:  Emily Cox
Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus:  Adam, Angie, and Kooper Bloodsworth

“One Solitary Life”

“Celestial News Network-Reprise ”

“Prime Time Christmas”
Solo: Conner Gorby

CONGREGATION:
O Come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come-ye to Bethlehem!  Come and behold Him, born the King of angels! O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ-the Lord!
*BENEDICTION

DISMISSAL    “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”  UMH #196
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.  Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

*POSTLUDE          Kenny Stephens

*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
*CCLI #2480835
Baked Potato fundraiser meal in fellowship hall immediately
following our morning worship.  (by donations).  Money received      will go towards the purchase of a set of new handbells.

FOR THE RECORD:                                  
 December 8   Attendance   66
            Offering                        $1565.30                                  
 Children’s Time Attendance   6

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO—-
December 18: Brooke Jones        December 19: Sarah Cox

WEDDING ANIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS;
December 22:                     Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roysden

                              CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY  DEC. 16  9:30  a.m. Arrive/Review Music/Action
                                       10:50 a.m. Morning Worship/Sharing
     Musical Message, Kids Program
     3rd   SUNDAY OF ADVENT
   5:00 p.m. Caroling in the Sanctuary      
               6:30 p.m. Christmas Snacks/Santa                
TUESDAY  DEC. 18:    4:30 p.m. Chimes Practice
WEDNES.  DEC. 19:     3:30 p.m. Celebration Kids Christmas
   7:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Party
   6:00 p.m. Choir Practice   
FRIDAY  DEC.  21: 6:00 p.m.- We welcome Michael
   8:00 p.m. Dickerson home,  plan  to
     attend  this celebration.           . 
  WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER      
   Our Men & Women in Military Service, for Our Country, Our Church, and                          Our Shut-ins.

   For: Tony Medauer, Michael  Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Dorner,  Jerry Sebastian , Scott Williams and Amanda Goodwill.
   For:  Alyce Carter, Ruby Fay Sipe, Robert Roysden, Vickie Guest, Marie Fisher, Shayla Seymore, Rebecca McInroe, Gene  Amerine, Debra  Gates, Jack Syfers, Jack Behymer,  Ruth Hogan, Laverne Fortner  
                          
 
VAN TRANSPORTATION:  Tony and Sharon Medauer
   
ACOLYTE SERVERS:  Gilbert and Trubi  Borrego
DEC. USHERS:  Tom Watson, Brad Banner, Kyle Doan,Randy Griffith