December 29, 2019 January 26, 2020

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 .

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.

Listen on the Radio or Tune in to our Live Stream Video If you can’t make it to church on Sunday, try the radio broadcast! You may either tune in to radio station 100.7 FM or go to the Trinity website—http://www.tumct.org/worship/radio-broadcast/—and follow the instructions. You can also participate virtually via our YouTube Live Stream—http://bit.ly/TUMCTlh

2021 Pledge Card There is still time to turn in your 2021 Pledge! You can mail it to P.O. Box 1086 Tallahassee, FL 32302, email Lbatten@tumct.org with all needed info from the pledge card, drop it in the offering box on Sunday mornings, or call the church office (850-222-1120) to arrange a time to drop it by in person during the week. Contact our Business Administrator, Laurie Batten (Lbatten@tumct.org or 850-222-1120 x109) with any questions!

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, 1005psmith@gmail.com 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.

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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

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.

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