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December 29, 2019 January 26, 2020
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Vol. 30 Fourth Sunday of Advent No. 50 December 20, 2020 11:00 a.m.
Prelude O Little Town of Bethlehem” D. Court
Bryan Goff - flugelhorn
Introit “Dona Nobis Pacem” Chancel Choir Words of Welcome Rev. Dr. Wayne Wiatt
Lighting of the Advent Wreath David & Leah Wiley and Dick Woodward
*Hymn of Praise “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” #218 Hymnal
* Affirmation of Faith A Modern Affirmation Pastor Neal Avirett #885 Hymnal
Pastor: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
Pastor & People: We believe in God the Father,
infinite in wisdom, power, and love,
whose mercy is over all his works,
and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good.
We believe in Jesus Christ,
Son of God and Son of man,
the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace,
the ground of our hope,
and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death.
We believe in the Holy Spirit
as the divine presence in our lives,
whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance
of the truth of Christ,
and find strength and help in time of need.
We believe that this faith should manifest itself
in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
*Gloria Patri: “Gloria in Excelsis” from #238 Hymnal
Glo — ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo — ria, in excelsis Deo!
Anthem “While By My Sheep” J. Rutter
Chancel Choir
Pastoral & Lord’s Prayer Pastor Neal Avirett
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 glory, forever. Amen. Prayer Response “Star Child” C. Young
Presentation of God’s Tithes & Our Offerings Pastor Neal Avirett
Offertory Music “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” A.L. Page
Jubilation Bells; Christopher Titko- piano
Traditional Worship .
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Response “Give Thanks” sung by all
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his son.
And now, let the weak say “I am strong”,
let the poor say “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us”
Give thanks.
Children's Moment Pastor Neal Avirett
Hymn of Preparation “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
Scripture Reading Luke 2:1-20
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Sharing the Gifts of Christmas: Looking for Peace” Rev. Dr. Wayne Wiatt
*Hymn of Faith & Dedication: ”Let there be Peace on Earth” #431 Hymnal
* Benediction Rev. Dr. Wayne Wiatt
Response from “O Little Town of Bethlehem” sung by all
O holy child of Bethlehem! Descend to us we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in; Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!
Postlude “Good Christian Men, Rejoice” D. Court Bryan Goff—Trumpet *Please stand if able
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth
to touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good will to men,
from heaven's all-gracious King."
The world in solemn stillness lay,
to hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come
with peaceful wings unfurled,
and still their heavenly music floats
o'er all the weary world;
above its sad and lowly plains,
they bend on hovering wing,
and ever o'er its Babel sounds
the blessed angels sing.
And ye, beneath life's crushing load,
whose forms are bending low,
who toil along the climbing way
with painful steps and slow,
look now! for glad and golden hours
come swiftly on the wing.
O rest beside the weary road,
and hear the angels sing!
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It came Upon the Midnight Clear (continued)
For lo! the days are hastening on,
by prophet seen of old, when with the ever-circling years
shall come the time foretold
when peace shall over all the earth
its ancient splendors fling,
and the whole world send back the song
which now the angels sing.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace of earth, good will to men.
I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along thee unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head:
"There is no peace on earth," I said,
"For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men."
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."
Let there Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me;
let there be peace on earth,
the peace that was meant to be.
With God our creator,
children all are we.
Let us walk with each other
in perfect harmony.
Let Peace begin with me;
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and
live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth.
And let it begin with me.
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Children’s Home Christmas Offering
Reminder! Today and at each Christmas Eve service, we will collect a special Christmas Offering to benefit the Florida UMC Children’s home. If you would like to contribute, please mark “Christmas Of-fering” in the memo line and either drop it in the offering box in the Narthex or mail it into our office: P.O. Box 1086 Tallahassee, FL 32302. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
You can always find a way to help…
Thank you, Trinity! All is complete at the home of our needy neighbor, EXCEPT, we still need a queen mattress.
Please call Paula Smith, 850-545-8471, [email protected] if you are able to help. Or, if you would like to
make a cash contribution, make your check out to TUMCT, designate Willie Jones in the memo line. Thank you!
Welcome
Colossian 3:15 NIV
“Make Room”
Prayer
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven”
Luke 2:1-20 NIV
Message – Sharing the Gifts of Christmas: Peace
“Joy to the World”
Announcements
Benediction
Today
Announcements
S.U.N. Service 9:45 a.m.
mailto:[email protected]
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Christmas Eve at Trinity will be different this year!
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, our Church Council has approved a new
plan for Christmas Eve Worship that will help ensure we keep our Trinity family and
neighbors safe. We have made the decision to offer two worship services on
December 24.
Virtual Sanctuary Service
The first service will be virtual -- live streamed from our Sanctuary at 7:00pm with
the recording available on our YouTube page shortly after. You can view it live at
7:00pm or later at your convenience. This service will feature the lighting of the
Christ Candle, carols, bells, string quartet, organ, a meaningful sermon, familiar
scriptures and “Silent Night” sung by candlelight. We hope you’ll tune in and join us
from home!
In-Person Outdoor Service
The second service will be an in-person outdoor service at 9:00pm on the portico of
the Sanctuary. Bring a chair and join us as we sing our favorite Christmas carols by
candlelight! All health protocols will be observed – wearing masks, hand sanitizing,
and physical distancing. Park Avenue will be closed to allow us to spread out and
stay safe.
Though it may look different, we look forward to worshipping with you this
Christmas Eve!
**If you ordered poinsettias for pick-up, they will be available outside the
Sanctuary beginning at 8:30pm Christmas Eve and will remain available there
through Sunday, December 27**
Love & Sympathy
Christmas Eve @ Trinity
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ALTAR WREATHS To honor the memory of Tommy Ray Dorcz
from his wife, Phyllis Dorcz.
POINSETTIAS
In honor of the Altar Guild Christmas Committee from Pat Winchester. In honor of Scott and Megan from Julie Sherman. In honor of Beth, Margaret, Emma, and John from Julie Sherman. In honor of Mary and Archie Page from Ann and Henry Hanson. In honor of Henry, Sr. and Juanita Hanson from Ann and Henry
Hanson. In honor of Janice Hays, Sandy Skidell, and Beverly Walker from Jayne
Mittan. In honor of John B. Mowell from Sarah Mowell. In honor of Vivian R. Bevis Smelley from Steve and Diane Jacobs. In honor of Cathy, Drew, Bryce, and Bret Jolly from Bill and Germain
Fritchman. In honor of their grandchildren, Duncan III, Virginia, Margaret, Jane,
Lewis, Carling, Sutton, and Hooper from Mary Ann and Duncan Moore.
In honor of Mart Hill from Almena and Brooks Pettit. In honor of Beth Curry from the BFC Program. In honor of her husband of 52 years, Dean Merlau from Sheila Merlau. __________________________________________________________________
In memory of Louis Hill, Sr. from Almena and Brooks Pettit. In memory of her brother, William H. Lozier from Mary Ann and
Duncan Moore. In memory of Bill and Mary Standley and Harold and Catherine
Fritchman from Bill and Germain Fritchman. In memory of William Bradley Bevis from Steve and Diane Jacobs. In memory of Sara Sandra Mowell from Sarah Mowell. In memory of Byard Mowell from Sarah Mowell. In memory of Lilly Pearl Moore from Sarah Mowell. In memory of John and Frances Handley, Oberly Brown, and Barry
Mittan from Jayne Mittan. In memory of Nancy Petrandis from the Petrandis and Poole families. In memory of Frances, Steamboat and Lee Williams from Leslie,
Palmer, Cameron and Fran Williams. In memory of Jeanne, Steve, and Stephen Schmidt from Leslie, Palmer,
Cameron and Fran Williams. In memory of her parents, Earl and Bernice M. Welch from Earline and
Larry Adkison and family.
In memory of June Dugger from Rod Dugger, Dawn Long and April Penton.
In memory of Bill Dugger from Rod Dugger, Dawn Long and April Penton.
In memory of Ric Dugger from Rod Dugger, Dawn Long and April Penton.
In memory of Joe and Jackie Long from Rod Dugger, Dawn Long and April Penton.
In memory of Clara Byrd White from Renee White. In memory of N.E. “Ed” Fenn from the Fenn daughters and their
families. In memory of Delano D. Fenn from the Fenn daughters and their
families. In memory of Hollie Skelton Sanders from the Sanders family. In memory of Sylvia and Ernie Sanders from the Sanders family. In memory of Max Dunlap from the Sanders family. In memory of Karl and Helen Oakley and Dorothy Fitzpatrick from Jim
and Patti Oakley. In memory of our parents Dr. Albert and Mary Carol Bevis Folds from
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Wiatt. In memory of our parents Stephen Knight and Sue Boswell Wiatt from
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Wiatt. In memory of our mother Mary Mullikin from Sam and Nancy Waddill
and family. In memory of our mother Betty Waddill from Sam and Nancy Waddill
and family. In memory of Albert Ferkany from the BFC Program. In memory of Jimmie Hinkle from Jeanie Hinkle. In memory of John Lucas from Jeanie Hinkle. In memory of Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Work and Mr. G.B. Work, Jr. from
Rhonda Work. In memory of Joseph and Delphia Boucher from Sandra Boucher Frazier. In memory of Robert Boucher from Sandra Boucher Frazier. In memory of Russell Frazier from Sandra Boucher Frazier. In memory of William T. “Bill” Smith from Cynthia, Jimmy, Michelle,
Taylor, and Jackson.
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WREATHS AND POINSETTIAS CHRISTMAS 2020
The Poinsettias in the Sewell Memorial Prayer Garden are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of John T. Sewell and
Nelle Sewell from their son, John T. Sewell, Jr.
12-20-20 Online.pdf2020 Poinsettias and Wreaths.pdf