We Gather to Worship GodCHIMING OF THE HOUR

PRELUDE Be Still, My Soul Jean Sibelius arr. Cathy Moklebust Alleluia Ringers

ANNOUNCEMENTS Laura-Allen Kerlin, Associate PastorPlease sign the fellowship pad and pass it to your neighbor.

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

*PROCESSIONALHymnal No. 62 , v. 1,5,6, 7 All Creatures of Our God and King

*GREETING (Leader/People) Michael A. Turner, Senior PastorThe Lord be with you.And also with you.This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

*OPENING PRAYER

*GLORIA, GLORIAHymnal No. 72

We Listen For God’s Word

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed,we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: Psalm 133

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Anne Shelton, Director of Children’s MinistryParents: Please be reminded that K4 and K5 children will remain in the service today since it is communion Sunday.

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Hebrews 10: 23-25

MESSAGE “Spurs” Michael A. Turner, Senior Pastor

We Respond to God’s Love

*HYMN OF RESPONSE The Servant Song Richard Gillard1. We are trav’lers on a journey, fellow pilgrims on the road;We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load; I will hold the Christ-light candle in the night-time of your fear;I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear.

2. Sister, let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you; Pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant too. Brother, let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you; Pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant too.

3. I will weep when you are weeping, when you laugh, I’ll laugh with you; I will share your joy and sorrow, till we’ve seen this journey through. When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony,Born of all we’ve known together of Christ’s love and agony.

CCLI No. 1395787

THE OFFERINGOffertory Reflection and Rejoicing Michael Helman Celebration Ringers*THE DOXOLOGYHymnal No. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Thanksgiving and CommunionIn The United Methodist Church, we practice an open table. Christ our Lord invites to his table 1) all who love him, 2) earnestly repent of their sins, and 3) seek to live in peace with one another. If you can respond to that invitation, you are welcome at the table regardless of whether or not you are a member of this church or even this denomination. We will receive by intinction – receiving the bread and dipping it lightly in the cup. Please come to one of the communion stations as guided by our ushers. In recognition of those with food allergies, the communion stations on both sides have gluten, wheat, dairy and corn free communion wafers and cup.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON (unison)Merciful God,we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.We have failed to be an obedient church.We have not done your will, we have broken your law,we have rebelled against your love,we have not loved our neighbors,we have not heard the cry of the needy.Forgive us, we pray.Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All pray in Silence

Hear the good news:Christ died for us while we were sinners;that proves God’s love toward us.In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.Glory to God. Amen.

*THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Leader/People) The Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them up to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The pastor gives thanks appropriate to the occasion, concluding:

And so, with your people on earth and all the company ofheaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: (singing)

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory! Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest!

The pastor continues the thanksgiving, concluding:And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgivingas a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: (singing twice)

Christ has died; Christ is risen, Christ will come again. The pastor continues the thanksgiving, concluding:

All honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYERHymnal No. 895 (unison)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, the power and the glory, for ever. Amen.

SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP Communion Anthem How Beautiful Twila Paris arr. Bruce Greer

* PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (unison)Almighty God, we thank you that in your great loveyou have fed us with the spiritual food and drinkof the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ,and have given us a foretaste of your heavenly banquet.Grant that this Sacrament may be to us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of our inheritance in that kingdomwhere there is no death, neither sorrow nor crying,but the fullness of joy with all your saints;through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Serving Today at 8:30Acolyte Taylor HarmonLiturgist Bill HelmstetterUshers Tanya Carter, Kyle Coneybeer, Don Plemons and Bob Smith

Serving Today at 11:15Acolyte Drew TurnerCrossbearer Ellie TurnerLiturgist Mary Lucy O’DellUshers Rowdy Barefoot, Ken Moore, Rob Jones and Joe Todd

Offering Stewards Norman Seidel and Brent HeffronTrustee of the Week Peggy Beaton

Parking Team Larry Sobie, Brad Smith, Kyle Vedane

FlowersThe flowers have been placed in the Sanctuary today in memory and in birthday celebration of Charlie Bailey (February 4) given by Bettye Bailey.

Coming Up at

February 4, 2018

Traditional Service

Welcome Guests We are so glad you are here and hope you experience the warmth of both our congregation and God’s love. There are greeters wearing red vests and ushers

at the exits who will gladly answer your questions or guide you around our campus. If this is your first time worshiping with us, please fill out one of our

blue Connection Cards found on each row of the worship space and return it to one of our greeters, who has a gift bag for you. It is our way of saying thank you

for worshiping with us today.

TODAY and February 11thAdult Ministry LifeGroup Fair

Dining Room of the Christian Life Center at all 3 worship services!

You will have the opportunity to register for these groups and learn about other existing LifeGroups at Advent UMC!

Growth Happens in (Life)Groups!

For more information or questions, please contact Mark Jordan, Director of Facilities and Adult Ministry, at mark@advent-umc.org or at

864-288-8217.

NEW! LifeGroups are Here! Learn More & Register by visiting:

https://www.advent-umc.org/about/announcements

Donate Socks for the HomelessThe Brothers are asking for your help in an act of kindness and love by donating some Socks for the Homeless throughout the month of February. Do-

nation bins are located in the Dining Room of the Christian Life Center and at the entrances of the Education Building.

February 7th - Join us for Moms of Littles! Moms of Littles meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 9:30 am - 11:15 am in the Multipurpose Room of the Education Building, Room E119. Upcoming dates for Mom’s of Littles are: February 7 and 21, March 7 and 21, April 18, and May 2 and 16! For more information, please contact Moms of Littles at adventmoms@gmail.com.

February 8th - Jean Glover Circle Meeting 10:00am in the Educational Building, Room E117 We will be packing cookies for Generations. Questions, please contact Glenda at 864-349-1682.

February 8th - Caregiver Support Group2:00 pm - Room E108, Education Building. Sharon Van Patton, Regional Director at Synexus will be our guest speaker.Alzheimer’s disease affects 1 in 10 people age 65 and older. For more information, please join us to hear about the clinical trial that Synexus has to offer people suffer-ing with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. For information, contact Brenda Burnham at 864-238-5071 or Peggy Wagner at 706-799-2092.

Free Spirit Senior Ministry Meeting on February 15th 6:00 pm - Logan’s Roadhouse on Beacon Road off of Pelham RoadIf you are 55+, we would love to have you join us for the great fellowship this group provides. Just make reservations with Karen and Brent Rossi at 864-627-1353 orkarenros46@gmail.com by Tuesday, February 13th, so that we can confirm our res-ervation. We hope you will join us.

February 8th - Emmanuel Circle MeetingEmmanuel Circle will meet following the AdventStrong Prayer Service in Room E108 of the Education Building. Our Wave of Grace for Shepherd's Gate will be toilet paper and non-refrigerated juice. Please contact Susan Martin (864-243-1973 or susanymartin79@gmail.com) for additional information.

Children’s Corner EggVenture - Do you LOVE EggVenture? Want to be in on the planning? Please email Anne at anne@advent-umc.org and let her know you’d like to be on the planning committee!

LifeGroup Teachers and Shepherds Needed for the Fall Start thinking ahead...We are planning for next fall already! If you have ever wanted to see what it might be like to be an active Sunday Morning LifeGroup teacher or shepherd, please join Anne Today at 4:30 pm in the Dining Room of the Christian Life Center for a brief informational meeting to explore where you would like to serve.

Rhythms of Grace Today3:00 pm - Dining Room of the Christian Life Center

Student Ministry NewsToday - Super Bowling 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Free Wade Hampton Lanes

We Are Sent Into the World

*CLOSING HYMN / EXTENDING THE TABLE OFFERINGHymnal No. 557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE *Indicates Congregation Standing