BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Joey McDonald, Pastor

Becky McCorkendale, Associate Pastor Ella W. Davis, Director of Music

Greg Hollinger, Organist December 10, 2017 –8:30 & 11:00 AM – Color: Purple

2nd

Sunday of Advent

GATHERING

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHIMING OF THE TRINITY

(The sound of chimes announces the beginning of worship. During the Prelude and Introit, please keep silence to allow all worshipers to prepare mind, heart, and body for the worship of God.)

PRELUDE Come Now, Savior of the Gentiles (Toccata) Paul Manz

INTROIT Behold A New Joy Ecce Novum Gaudium

Wesley Ringers arr. Malcolm C. Wilson

*HYMN No. 234 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES

(8:30) Stanzas 1, 3 & 4) (11:00) Stanza 1: Cherub Choir only Stanza 3 & 4: All

BAPTISM & NEW MEMBERS (8:30)

Edelyn Elaine Keen (parents, Abbi & Aaron Keen)

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY (The Candle of Peace) Elizabeth & Cliff Charnes (8:30)

Cindy & Mark Blackburn (11:00)

Narrator: Let us now pray in unison: Eternal God, we confess that we have not always walked in the

ways of peace. We have sown seeds of war, not peace; we have spoken words of anger, not love; we have failed to build bridges with people and reach out to them in Jesus’ name. Change our hearts and give us the strength to walk in the ways

of reconciliation and peace. Amen.

HYMN No. 204 Emmanuel, Emmanuel McGee

THE PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER (spoken at 8:30) UMH Page 895 (sung at 11:00) Albert Malotte

OFFERTORY Il Est Né (He Is Born) French Carol

Wesley Ringers, Organ and Tambourine

*DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD 100th

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

ANTHEM (11:00) Antiphonal for Advent Joel Rainey

Chancel & Cherub Choirs

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40:1-11 Pew Bible Page 1120

SERMON Rev. Joey McDonald

HYMN No. 431 Let There Be Peace on Earth WORLD PEACE

BENEDICTION Rev. Joey McDonald

*INSTRUMENTAL RESPONSE (8:30) May the Lord, Mighty God Martha Stratton

arr. Floyd

*CHORAL RESPONSE (11:00) May the Light of Christ Tom Fettke

“May the light of Christ surround us, and the love of Christ enfold us, and the power of Christ protect us evermore. Forever; forevermore. Amen.”

POSTLUDE Come Now, Savior of the Gentiles (Cantus Firmus, Bass) Johann Sebastian Bach *Please stand if you are able.

Acolytes: (8:30) Aidan Bryant (11:00) Audrey Atkins/Luke Bliley/Phillip Court/

Matthew Sapochak/Jones Saylor/Cooper Simpson

Ushers: (8:30) Rich Corson, Dian & Sam Gamble, Ron McAbee (11:00) Marcia Farmer, Jeanne & Ralph Lemmon, Linda Shettel, Kathy & Joe Walter

THE CHANCEL CHOIR: Sarah Atkins, Aaron Bliley, Peggy Chandler, John Clingerman, Cecil Corson, Annabel Court, Joanne Davies, Candace Deshler, Betsy Epply, Sharon Hachtman, David Hoffman, Paula Johnson, Debbie Kadzielewski, Ron Kadzielewski, Laurel Karper, Laura Kollaros, Al Litster, Becky Manley, Lynn McPheeters, Venus Mendoza, Joan Morris, Victoria Morrison, Lourri Norris, Allyn Perdue, Mary Ratliff, Carol Rutgers, Ed Sweers, Sarah Sweers.

CHERUB CHOIR: Lyrah Atkins, Merrick Downey, Olivia Downey, Ella Hunter, Eliza Kirkland, Zachary La Pour, Annie Reichert, Ailsa Rogers, Annabeth Rose, Matthew Sapochak, Ahreina Serano, Emerson Skirtich, Jensen Skirtich, Ava Van Zuylen, Delaney Yanok, Kara Rogers, assistant director.

WESLEY RINGERS: Laurie Brown (sub), Candace Deshler, Milton Davis, Eleanor Greenway, Shirley Mingledorff, Ida Pinderski, Allyn Perdue, Carol Rutgers, Janice Trainor, Tiffany Wilson, Leila Wirt, Karen Wyld, director.

Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary

12/11 – Amy Cooper 12/12 – Connie & Larry Budge 12/13 – Mark Reichert, Todd Schubert 12/12 – Denise & Gary Gildner 12/15 – Barbara Allen, Kay Atkinson, Rita Bobko 12/13 – Kazia & Joseph Mark Warner William Golson, Jr. (child), Buck Hyler 12/16 – Sarah & Jim Snow, Jr. 12/17 – Lyrah Atkins (child), Toni Case 12/17 – Laura & Dustin Marinucci 12/18 – Susan Whitcher 12/18 – Eleanor & Carl Greenway

WELCOME GUESTS!! We are pleased to have you worshiping with us and hope it will be a meaningful experience for you. Please be sure to sign the attendance book in your row to indicate your attendance today. Include children, your address & phone number.

PRAYER CONCERNS

Rebecca Adams & family Mike Godfrey Dee Owens

Daniel Alba Josh Harper Scott Parks

Barbara Allen Cora Henny Les Parry

Frank Battaglia Andrea Hoffman Shirley Paulk & family

Sherry Blanchard David Hoffman Megan Phelphs

Rita Bobko Connie Hornick Lori Pittard

Charles Bowers Gwen Hynes Mike Porter

Dot Briggs Betty Ann Jenkins Betty Powderly

Noah Brock Claire Jerram David Ragan

Troy Case Annette Jones Porter Grant Richardson

Louise Cimino Dr. Richard Kamm Sara Rodrigues

Wayne Cimino Sue Kamm Henry Rose

Bill Clarke Mike Karnoff Rebekah Runyan

Kerry Clifford Hope Hughes-Kayse Todd Smith

Linda Cole Tanya Kemp Jim Snow

Annette Conrad Judy Kerr Parker Snow

John Cook Barbara Klekner Jon Snyder

Doug Coon Jim Klekner Ed Stanley

Terry Coon Laura Kollaros Doug Swain

Jan Counts Paul Laughlin Linda Taylor

Pat Coyle Mary Lockwood Mike Treichler

Crager Family Michelle Lindberg Jackie Tuohig

Becky Dilks Dorothy Malley Brent VanBuskirk

Marcia Farmer Bill Markle Angie VanZuylen

Donna Fiero Judy McDonald Judy Walden

Karl Fiero Peyton McLamb Linda Walker

Flores family Venus Mendoza Harry Walker

Jakob Alexander Fouke Lelia Mullins Dave Waugh

Jim & Peg Forbes Denise Nance Leslie Welch

Kirk Fox Kyle Nance Reed & Christine Whiteleather

Luke Freida Sam Nance Gordon Waterworth

Mona Gibbon Joseph Newfield George York

Lois Gilot Robert Newhart, Sr.

Ministry of Encouragement – Let us remember with visits, cards and prayers… Gwen Hynes, Bloom at Bluffton, 800 Fording Island Rd, Room 210, Bluffton 29910

We are ready for your requests and your help! Just contact any or all of us (listed below) and let us know your concern and we’ll let the team know right away. If you’re interested in joining the team, contact one of us and we’ll get you included. Pastor Joey – blufftonumc.past@hargray.com call or text – 803.671.1691 Mickaylla – mickayllamcdonald@yahoo.com call or text – 803.515.4227 Pastor Becky – crmc2009@gmail.com call or text – 843.422.6027

BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DECEMBER 10, 2017 2nd SUNDAY IN ADVENT 8:30 & 11:00 AM

STEPHEN MINISTRY – In the summer of 1861, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s wife, Frances,

died tragically in a fire. That first Christmas without her, he wrote in his diary, “How inexpressibly

sad are the holidays.” The next year was no better, as he recorded, “ ‘A merry Christmas,’ say the

children, but that is no more for me.”

In 1863, as the American Civil War was dragging on, Longfellow’s son joined the army against

his father’s wishes and was critically injured. On Christmas Day that year, as church bells announced the

arrival of another painful Christmas, Longfellow picked up his pen and began to write, “I Heard the Bells on

Christmas Day. The poem begins pleasantly, lyrically, but then takes a dark turn. The violent imagery of the

pivotal fourth verse ill suits a Christmas carol. “Accursed” cannons “thundered,” mocking the message of

peace. By the fifth and sixth verses, Longfellow’s desolation is nearly complete. “It was as if an earthquake

rent the hearth-stones of a continent,” he wrote. The poet nearly gave up: “And in despair I bowed my

head; ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said.” But then, from the depths of that bleak Christmas day,

Longfellow heard the irrepressible sound of hope. And he wrote this seventh stanza.

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!”

The war raged on and so did memories of his personal tragedies, but it could not stop Christmas. The

Messiah is born! He promises, “I am making everything new!” (Rev. 21:5).

If you are burdened this Christmas with tragedy or loss and would like someone to share your burdens,

please contact a Stephen leader, Mary Ellen Parks, 843.368.1852 or Sara Jenkins 843.705.2172.

Each week, there is a STEPHEN MINISTER from BUMC assigned to hospital duty. If you hear of anyone in the hospital this week Dec 10 – 16, please call Janet LaMartina, 208.409.0476.

Carrefour Friends – Christmas and the New Year is just around the

corner, but for many elderly in Bluffton what used to be the busiest, most bustling time of the year has now become a time of melancholy and solitude. Their children are all grown up, perhaps have moved far away and have their own families to share the holidays. Friends are getting older or have died. The feelings of loneliness and social isolation become all too common.

There is no deeper sadness than that caused by the feeling that we are alone in the world, that we do not have a friend, that no one cares for us, that no one is concerned about anything that might happen to us or that no one would care if we were to die. But that is the reality for many lonely people in our community.

During the holidays it is an incredible comfort for these seniors to get a friendly visit. If you are interested in becoming a friend for someone who really needs one, please contact us at carrefourfriends@gmail.com or call Jackie Tuohig at 913.748.5929.

Carrefour Friends……care for friends.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Shirley & Bud Mingledorff on the birth of their 3rd granddaughter, Ann Hatley Mingledorff, Dec. 1st weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. Her parents are Price and Joe Mingledorff of Savannah.

MIRACLE JARS – Miracle Jars for December are going to Helen’s Hope. This is a Bluffton

UMC mission that was created by Meredith Inglis, who was inspired when she was ill during her freshman/junior years of high school. Through her numerous stints of time in the hospital, she recognized the need to minister to sick children and their families who spend time in the hospital. Helen’s Hope,

which Meredith named after her grandmother, buys pillow pets and devotionals for nurses to distribute to patients at Beaufort Memorial Hospital who need encouragement and hope. In addition to the pillow pets and devotionals, Hilton Head Christian Academy’s (Meredith’s high school) art classes are painting ceiling tiles and artwork for the walls to decorate and brighten the atmosphere in the Beaufort Memorial children’s wing.

ANGEL TREE – The wrapped gifts are due today, Dec 10th

. The Gift Cards for the Perry Family are due next week, Dec 17

th. Mrs. Perry is in Atlanta with her husband and he is

making some progress. The 10 yr old boy is with one grandmother and the 1 yr infant & 3 yr old are with the other grandmother. The gift cards will provide them with gifts for the children and food or other necessities. The Mission Team thanks y'all for gifts for the children at Hardeeville School and for the

Perry Family.

Christmas Cards are in and may be picked up in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays after each service. We also have some extras as well if anyone would like to purchase some.

YES!! It is that time of year again! Not the time to try and figure out how you are going to survive the in-laws for 2, 3, dare I say 4 days (Lord help us). Not the time to decide, "Well if I leave early Sunday morning rather than Saturday, I might miss most of the traffic on I-95 (yeah right). No, it's the time of year to show our BUMC staff how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication throughout the year! Please join with me and donate to our staff Christmas bonus, and when you do, make the check out to BUMC and write Staff Christmas Gift in the subject line. I appreciate your generosity and so will they!!

Merry Christmas from SPPRC! – —Aaron Bliley - chairperson Due to your prayers and support, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet Holiday Concert is sold out. We look forward to seeing you at the concert Tuesday, December 12

th at

7 PM. We are grateful for your support!

ONLY ONE MORNING SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS EVE – 10:00 AM CANDLELIGHT SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE AT 7:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE – If you would like “credit” for tax purposes on this year’s giving statement – contributions must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2017. Any questions, please call Pat, 843.757.3351 during office hours 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Mon – Thurs.

The office is closed on Friday.

BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DECEMBER 10, 2017 2nd SUNDAY IN ADVENT 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Children’s HAPPENINGS

Volunteers are always welcomed in our nursery.

Please note: Children aged 7 and older are asked to remain in the Sanctuary after

Children’s Moment. Our attendants need to focus their attention on the very littles of

our church. Thank you for your understanding.

Children’s Sunday School is currently meeting in the old choir room

beginning at 10am. Come join!

As Youth Group takes a break – don’t Put your faith on pause. Looking for ideas? Try an advent playlist on your device – need somewhere to start? Here are some ideas: Light of Christmas and Bring on the Holiday, both by Toby Mac…Come Thou Long Expected Jesus by the Skit Guys (you’ve gotta watch the YouTube of this one)…and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel by the Piano Guys.

Bluffton United Methodist Church – 1853-2017 – 164 Years “The Mission of BUMC is to make disciples for Jesus Christ by sharing our loving relationship with Him

through all our actions in worship, nurture, education, evangelism and outreach.” Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve – A “Stephen Ministry” Church Pastor – Joey McDonald; Associate Pastor – Becky McCorkendale

Director of Music – Ella W. Davis; Organist – Greg L. Hollinger Office Administrator – Pat Simmons; Children’s Coordinator – Melissa Bliley

Nursery Attendants – Alexis Bothe, Mike Grunder, Mary Gump, Nicole Jozic, Kelly Masotti, Amara Niemczyk NURSERY CARE PROVIDED 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY

Hearing assistance devices are available in the narthex for your use during worship. LARGE PRINT hymnals are available for your use during the worship service.

They are located on a table in the Narthex.

Worship Hours 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Church Office: 843.757.3351, Church Office E-mail – blufftonumc@hargray.com; Web Site – http://www.blufftonumc.org Pastor’s cell – 803.671.1691; email– blufftonumc.past@hargray.com; Pastor’s address: 86 Boundary St, Bluffton SC 29910

Office hours – Mon–Thurs 9:30a–2:30p Mail address: Bluffton UMC, PO Box 368, Bluffton, SC 29910

Attendance 8:30: 104; 11:00: 192; Total: 296; Adult SS: 9 Nursery: (8:30) -4; (11:00) -11 Children’s & Jr. SS: 1

Today 12/10 8:30 AM Worship Service w/Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Today 12/10 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School Conference room Today 12/10 9:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Church Office Today 12/10 10:00 AM Children’s Sunday School Education Wing Today 12/10 10:15 AM Cherub Choir Warm-up Music Suite Today 12/10 11:00 AM Worship Service w/Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Chancel & Cherub Choirs Today 12/10 12:45 PM Brunch Bunch @ Bonefish Grill Hilton Head Island Monday 12/11 6:00 PM Education Committee meeting Conference room Monday 12/11 7:00 PM Wesley Ringers Sanctuary Tuesday 12/12 9:45 AM UMW Exec Board meeting Conference room Tuesday 12/12 7:00 PM CSO Brass Quintet concert Sanctuary Wednesday 12/13 10 – 12 PM Evolution Big Band rehearsal Fellowship Hall Wednesday 12/13 12:30 PM BackPack Buddie Food delivery Fellowship Hall Wednesday 12/13 7 – 9 PM Chancel Choir Sanctuary Thursday 12/14 9 – 11:30 AM BackPack Buddie Food prep Fellowship Hall Thursday 12/14 6:30 PM AA Beginners Group Fellowship Hall Thursday 12/14 7:30 PM AA & Al-anon meetings Fellowship & SS rms Saturday 12/16 9-10:00 AM Instrumentalists rehearsal Sanctuary Saturday 12/16 10-11:30 AM Chancel Choir, Narrators & Instrumentalists Sanctuary Saturday 12/16 11:30-1:30 PM Chancel Choir setup for Choir Breakfast Fellowship Hall Sunday 12/17 8:30 AM Cantata Sanctuary Sunday 12/17 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School Conference room Sunday 12/17 9:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Church Office Sunday 12/17 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Breakfast Fellowship Hall Sunday 12/17 10:00 AM Children’s Sunday School Education Wing Sunday 12/17 11:00 AM Cantata Sanctuary

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEXT SUNDAY, December 17th

at 8:30 & 11:00 AM, Chancel Choir and William Court and Erin Reichert, narrators, will present the cantata “Sing Joy to All the World!” by Lloyd Larson. Also participating in the presentation will be instrumentalists: Janice Creech, piano, Karen Wyld, flute, Kathleen Duncan, oboe, Lucy Scandrett, harp, Bob Wilson, Don Jemella, percussionists.

Share the joy and wonder of Christ’s birth by inviting family, friends, and neighbors to join you at this special worship service.

BRUNCH BUNCH is TODAY, December 10th

, 12:45 p.m. at Bonefish Grill on Hilton Head.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS – Abbi & Aaron Keen. They come to BUMC by Letter of Transfer from Wesley Monumental UMC in Savannah. They live in Bluffton and fell in love with the BUMC’s welcoming atmosphere. They also love the traditional service.