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Voluntary In Dulci Jubilo Dale Wood
Call to Worship
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word:
Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives, now
and forever more
Hymn 240 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN
Passing the Peace of Christ
Prayer of Illumination
Hymn 229 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly W ZLOBIE LEZY
Scripture Lesson John 1:1-18
Alleluia Hymn 486
Hymn 221 In the Bleak Midwinter CRANHAM
Sermon Out of nothing … LIFE Reverend Annie Fritschner
Hymn 224 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice IN DULCI JUBILO
Affirmation of Faith Page 881
Gloria Patri Hymn 70
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Lord’s Tithes and Our Offering
Offertory Of the Father’s Love Begotten Wilbur Held
Presentation of the Offering and the Doxology Hymn 95
Hymn 246 Joy to the World ANTIOCH
Sending Forth
Voluntary Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Neil Harmon
Please stand as you are able
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A Service of Christian Worship First Sunday after Christmas Day ~ December 27, 2015 ~ 8:30 and 11:00 AM
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Worship Today . . .
Participants Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls, Senior Pastor Rev. Christy Sharp, Associate Pastor Rev. Annie Fritschner, Assistant Pastor Michael S. Brannon, Director of Music Acolyte: 8:30 Madeleine Duncan 11:00 Sue Kauffman Cross Bearer: 8:30 Corinne Carland 11:00 Don Kauffman Readers: 8:30 Jean Faulkner 11:00 Ed Heard Alar Guild:: 8:30 Kelly Case 11:00 Gwen Wilkins
The greenery on the altar has been place in the glory of God .
Children's Celebration (a time of stories, crafts and play) is available during the 11am service for all children ages three (by August 31, 2015) thru Kindergarten. During the passing of the peace, please accompany your children to the hallway behind the pulpit area for Children’s Celebration. You will inform you where to meet your children after worship.
Opportunities . . .
Church Closed Monday, December 28
Friday, January 1
2016 Altar Guild Flower Calendar If you would like to sponsor flowers for the sanctuary the 2016 flower calendar has been posted on the bulletin board located in the hallway adjacent to the Masonic Lodge Entrance of the church.
Giving Tree Thank You! Thank you to all our Christmas Angels who helped to ensure that all our Giving Tree recipients received unique and personal gifts. Because of your generous participation they can experience the joy of opening a present that was selected just for them. Blessings to all involved, Mike and Linda Williamson
Homes for Youth Do you know that there is a shortage of foster parents in Henderson County? Our church supports Homes For Youth, an organization committed to helping homeless teens in many ways, including assisting the county's foster care programs. You are invited to learn more about foster parenting at an Information Evening on Jan. 14, 6:30-8pm at Mike's on Main. Enjoy a free ice cream treat, and learn more about regular, emergency and respite foster care. For more information and to RSVP, contact Darlene Stone, 828-694-6252 or [email protected]
New Membership . . .
If you are interested in exploring membership at First United Methodist Church, contact Reverend Christy Sharp at 828-674-0721 or [email protected].
In need of a pastor? Emergencies Pastor on-call Hospitalizations Prayer Requests
Pastoral Care Line ~ 828.702.1454
To Learn More. www.fumchvlnc.org 204 Sixth Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28739 828.693.4275
Creation of mankind ~ tympanum ~ west facade ~ National Cathedral ~ DC ~ Fredrick Hart (sculptor)
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