First United Methodist Church 101 E First North Street Morristown, TN 37814

www.fumcmorristown.org (423) 581-2180 fumc@fumcmorristown.org

Mighty to Save / 10,000 Reasons / Simple Gospel

Welcome Scott Layer

Songs of Worship The Connection Worship Band

Song of Response Center

Benediction

Welcome! Thank you for choosing to worship with us. We trust you will find a warm greeting and the Spirit of God as we gather today. While we expect the attendance of all our members, we are always glad to welcome guests. Please let us know if there are ways in which we can be of service to you.

Children’s Moment Lisa Cavallucci

Our Life Together

God’s Tithes and Our Offerings

Our Prayers

Almighty Chris Tomlin

Names for Messiah: Wonderful Counselor Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Sermon Making Disciples of Jesus Christ by Reaching, Growing and Serving

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

November 27, 2016

Prayer Concerns—You may request prayer by filling out a prayer card located in the pew rack in the Sanctuary or on the orange card in The Connection and place the card in the offering plate. Our prayer team and staff will pray for these concerns.

Please return your Lord, Here I Am to Serve Service Sheet and Financial Commitment as soon as possible. We have received 188 commitment cards committing $690,314 toward our 2017 Operating Budget. It is very important to our spiritual growth and discipleship to make a commitment to honor the Lord with our time, energies and finances. At your earliest convenience please make and return your commitments. Thank you and God bless you! - Your Stewardship and Finance Teams

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Advent Sermon Series Names for Messiah

Advent/Christmas Events November 27

Hanging of the Greens during the 10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

December 4 Old-Fashioned Christmas at 5:00pm (Gym)

presenting On Our Way to Bethlehem

December 10 North Pole Breakfast at 9:00am (Gym)

for families with children / RSVP at fumcmorristown.org

December 11 Celebrate the Child at 10:30am in The Connection (Gym)

Professional actor, Curt Cloninger, present a holiday drama

December 11 Love Feast at 6:00pm (Sanctuary, Gym)

December 18 Choir and Brass / Music of Christmas

8:15am and 10:30am Traditional Services (Sanctuary)

December 24 Candlelight Christmas Eve

3:00pm (Gym) 5:00pm (Sanctuary) 11:00pm (Sanctuary)

December 25 Christmas Morning Worship at 10:30am, One Worship Service (Sanctuary)

It’s Poinsettia Time! We are taking orders for poinsettias to decorate the sanc-tuary December 18-25, for a cost of $12 each. To order, fill out the form below and return to the church office with your payment or drop it in the offering plate this morning. Make checks out to “First UMC” and mark them “Poinsettias.” Quantities are limited so order soon. Plants may be picked up after the 5pm Christmas Eve service. If you need further information, please call the church office at 581-2180. Orders received by Dec. 13, will be listed in the bulletin on Dec. 18. ________________________________________________________________ [ ] In Memory of [ ] In Honor of [ ] Gift (check one) Given by: _________________________________________________ # of Plants ______________ Amount Enclosed $___________

Lighting of the Advent Wreath Tom & Nadine Parker

Scott Layer

Old-Fashioned Christmas—next Sunday, December 4. A covered-dish meal starts at 5:00pm and the program follows at 6:15pm in the gym. The Kids Choir will present, On Our Way to Bethlehem. This is followed by a fun Christmas singalong and a visit from a special guest! The church will provide the meat, bread and beverages. Everyone is invited to please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Pengyou, Ting Chancel Choir

Offertory (10:30am) arr. by Carolyn Jennings

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 1st Sunday of Advent

Liturgical Color: Purple

November 27, 2016 8:15am & 10:30am

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS and devices for the hearing impaired are available for this morning’s service. Please see an usher.

Please remember to silence cell phones.

All music used by permission, CCLI License # 247736

Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; Adapt. by Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978 Music: Geistliche Kirchengesange, 1623; Harm. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906

Adapt © The United Methodist Publishing House

Welcome and Announcements Chuck Starks

Besançon Musical Call to Worship UMH 202

People, Look East

People, look east. The time is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel Wilbur Held Prelude (8:15am)

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Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

Ellacombe Processional Hymn UMH 203 *

Passing of the Peace

The Candles (10:30am)

Litany from Psalm 43 *

O God, deliver me from those who are deceitful and unjust, for you are the God in whom I take refuge.

Send out your light and your truth. Let them lead me. Let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God who is my exceeding joy.

Send out your light and your truth. Let them lead me. I will praise you with music, O God, my God.

Send out your light and your truth. Let them lead me. Why are you so cast down, O my soul? Hope in God.

Send out your light and your truth. Let them lead me.

Chorus This Little Light of Mine Traditional

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

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Spoken Call to Worship (10:30am)

I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.

In anticipation of the coming of Christ, let us make this place even more beautiful with candles, wreaths, ornaments and symbols.

In anticipation of the coming of Christ, let us bring into this room the rich, red color of the poinsettia plant, to remind us throughout these weeks of the sacrifice of Christ.

In acts of hanging greens and listening to the words of prophets and seers let us make our hearts and this space a place of inward and outward preparation for the One who comes to give us second birth.

Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may celebrate aright the commemoration of the nativity, and may await with joy the coming in glory of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Wreaths (10:30am)

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Song All Earth is Waiting Taulé

The Tree (10:30am)

Of the Father’s Love Begotten Offertory (8:15am) Wilbur Held

The Chrismons

Gospel Reading John 1:1-5, 9-14

Hymn UMH 206 Houston I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (verse 1 only)

Children come forward and hang Chrismons on the tree during this verse.

Blessing and Lighting of the Chrismon Tree

Holy Lord, we come with joy to celebrate the birth of your Son, who

rescued us from the darkness of sin by making the cross a tree of life and

light. May this tree, arrayed in splendor, remind us of the life-giving

cross of Christ, that we may always rejoice in the new life that shines in

our hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Children’s Moment (10:30am) Misty Graham-Stapleton

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 power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Lord’s Prayer

Worship of God by Giving Tithes and Offerings

The Advent Wreath

During Advent, we wait for the one promised in scripture. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor. We wait for the one who will bring answers to a world filled with questions. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor. We wait for the one who can heal what has been wounded and mend what has been broken. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor. We wait for the one who can renew our weary spirits and ignite our hearts with hope. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor.

(Repeat musical Response)

Musical Response (sing as directed)

Morning Prayer (8:15am) Larry Wallace, Lay Leader for Serving (10:30am) Debbie Hyde

Congregational Celebrations & Concerns

(Everyone is invited to come to the altar for prayer during this time.)

Lighting of the Advent Wreath Peggy Smith and Mary Owens (8:15am)

Pengyou, ting Listen, friend zhe hao xin xi to this Good News Yesu jiang shi wei jiu ni Jesus came to earth for you, Ben lai ta shi tian shang shen, came from heaven where he was Lord Te lai wei jiu shi shang ren. came to earth to save us all.

Ting, ting ting zhe hao xin xi, Listen, hear this great good news, Yesu Jidu, Jiang shi wei Jesus Christ came to earth jiu wo, jiu ni! for me, for you!

The Altar Flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Rebecca Skeen in memory of her father, Harold Glass, Sr. and her brother, Harold Glass, Jr.

(*) Please stand as you are able.

November Ushers 8:15am Capt. Rusty Cantwell, Jerry Cranford, John Reitz, Tom Sisson, Larry Wallace, Donna Winstead 10:30am Capt. John Fox, Matthew Drinnon, Rob Kelly, Michelle Masengill, Steve Samsel, Terry Norton

Acolytes: 8:15am Emma Shope 10:30am Mason Kelley Crucifers: 8:15am Khirey Stapleton 10:30am Taylor Kelley

Advent Doxology W. Zlobie Lezy Doxology *

People Look East

Besançon

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (verses 1, 6 and 7))

* Hymn UMH 211 Veni Emmanuel

Choral Benediction (10:30)

Benediction *

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Improvisation Postlude *

Sermon Chuck Starks Wonderful Counselor

Old Testament Reading (8:15am) Brad Jones

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Max Biery

Ralph, Cynthia, R.J., Crystal, Luke & Layla Thompson (10:30am) *

Church Staff Ministers—All followers of Jesus Christ

Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor—Holston Conference Resident Bishop Rev. Tom Ballard —Morristown District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Charles Starks—Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. W. Scott Layer—Minister of Connection Ministries

Lisa Cavallucci—Director of Children Ministries Sydney Maxfield—Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Ben Stapleton—Director of Music Ministries Bradley Jones— Organist

Donna Brewster—Administrative Manager Cheryl Rager—Executive Secretary Hope Ross—Multimedia Specialist

Soeun Soun—Custodian

Calendar Highlights—November 27-December 3, 2016

Sunday (27) 8:15am Traditional Worship Service—SA

9:15am Sunday School

10:30am Traditional Worship Service—Hanging of the Greens—SA

10:30am The Connection Worship—Gym

11:45am Kids Choir OFC rehearsal—CR, 103, K

4:44pm Revelation Youth Choir—MR

6:00pm Lamplighters—CS

Mon. (28) 7:00am Start Your Week Strong-Pray-SA

11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00pm Yoga—Gym

5:00-8:00pm Upward practice—Gym, CR

Tues. (29) 9:00am-2:30pm Parents Day Out

1:00pm FUMC Quilters—117

5:00-8:00pm Upward practice—Gym, CR

5:30pm Staff Parish Committee—Library

7:00pm Ed Cunningham Bible Study—207

Wed. (30) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00noon Yoga—Gym

5:00pm Kids Choir OFC rehearsal/Dinner—CR, 103, K

6:00pm Carillonneurres—MR

7:00pm Chancel Choir rehearsal—MR

7:15pm The Connection rehearsal — Gym

Thurs. (1) 9:00am-2:30pm Parents Day Out

10:30am Elizabeth Circle meeting @ Regency

5:30pm Cub Scouts—Gym, CR, CS, 104/105, 103, LL

7:00pm Boy Scouts—Gym, CP

Friday (2) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

Calendar Legend

CP—Cumberland Place CR—Community Rm CS—Cornerstone LL—Lower Level MR—Music Room SA—Sanctuary TC—The Crossroads

Church Staff Ministers—All followers of Jesus Christ

Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor—Holston Conference Resident Bishop Rev. Tom Ballard —Morristown District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Charles Starks—Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. W. Scott Layer—Minister of Connection Ministries

Lisa Cavallucci—Director of Children Ministries Sydney Maxfield—Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Ben Stapleton—Director of Music Ministries Bradley Jones— Organist

Donna Brewster—Administrative Manager Cheryl Rager—Executive Secretary Hope Ross—Multimedia Specialist

Soeun Soun—Custodian

Calendar Highlights—November 27-December 3, 2016

Sunday (27) 8:15am Traditional Worship Service—SA

9:15am Sunday School

10:30am Traditional Worship Service—Hanging of the Greens—SA

10:30am The Connection Worship—Gym

11:45am Kids Choir OFC rehearsal—CR, 103, K

4:44pm Revelation Youth Choir—MR

6:00pm Lamplighters—CS

Mon. (28) 7:00am Start Your Week Strong-Pray-SA

11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00pm Yoga—Gym

5:00-8:00pm Upward practice—Gym, CR

Tues. (29) 9:00am-2:30pm Parents Day Out

1:00pm FUMC Quilters—117

5:00-8:00pm Upward practice—Gym, CR

5:30pm Staff Parish Committee—Library

7:00pm Ed Cunningham Bible Study—207

Wed. (30) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00noon Yoga—Gym

5:00pm Kids Choir OFC rehearsal/Dinner—CR, 103, K

6:00pm Carillonneurres—MR

7:00pm Chancel Choir rehearsal—MR

7:15pm The Connection rehearsal — Gym

Thurs. (1) 9:00am-2:30pm Parents Day Out

10:30am Elizabeth Circle meeting @ Regency

5:30pm Cub Scouts—Gym, CR, CS, 104/105, 103, LL

7:00pm Boy Scouts—Gym, CP

Friday (2) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

Calendar Legend

CP—Cumberland Place CR—Community Rm CS—Cornerstone LL—Lower Level MR—Music Room SA—Sanctuary TC—The Crossroads

Church Staff Ministers—All followers of Jesus Christ

Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor—Holston Conference Resident Bishop Rev. Tom Ballard —Morristown District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Charles Starks—Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. W. Scott Layer—Minister of Connection Ministries

Lisa Cavallucci—Director of Children Ministries Sydney Maxfield—Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Ben Stapleton—Director of Music Ministries Bradley Jones— Organist

Donna Brewster—Administrative Manager Cheryl Rager—Executive Secretary Hope Ross—Multimedia Specialist

Soeun Soun—Custodian

Calendar Highlights—November 27-December 3, 2016

Sunday (27) 8:15am Traditional Worship Service—SA

9:15am Sunday School

10:30am Traditional Worship Service—Hanging of the Greens—SA

10:30am The Connection Worship—Gym

11:45am Kids Choir OFC rehearsal—CR, 103, K

4:44pm Revelation Youth Choir—MR

6:00pm Lamplighters—CS

Mon. (28) 7:00am Start Your Week Strong-Pray-SA

11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00pm Yoga—Gym

5:00-8:00pm Upward practice—Gym, CR

Tues. (29) 9:00am-2:30pm Parents Day Out

1:00pm FUMC Quilters—117

5:00-8:00pm Upward practice—Gym, CR

5:30pm Staff Parish Committee—Library

7:00pm Ed Cunningham Bible Study—207

Wed. (30) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00noon Yoga—Gym

5:00pm Kids Choir OFC rehearsal/Dinner—CR, 103, K

6:00pm Carillonneurres—MR

7:00pm Chancel Choir rehearsal—MR

7:15pm The Connection rehearsal — Gym

Thurs. (1) 9:00am-2:30pm Parents Day Out

10:30am Elizabeth Circle meeting @ Regency

5:30pm Cub Scouts—Gym, CR, CS, 104/105, 103, LL

7:00pm Boy Scouts—Gym, CP

Friday (2) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

Calendar Legend

CP—Cumberland Place CR—Community Rm CS—Cornerstone LL—Lower Level MR—Music Room SA—Sanctuary TC—The Crossroads