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OUR MISSION ...To reach out and welcome all people
...To relate persons to Jesus Christ
...To develop and nurture persons as Christian disciples
...To live as faithful, loving Christian disciples in the world
December 11, 2016 Dedicated to Christ…Committed to Serve
12/11 Choir Cantata in Traditional Services Traditional: Rev. Darren Brandon
Shout!: Rev. Greg Rose
Maceo: Rev. Don Smith
Advent Study, Rev. Greg Rose, Chapel, 9:45am
Middle School Youth Progressive Dinner
12/14 Community Christmas Dinner hosted by the
Open Door Class, 5pm, ROC
12/18 ONE Worship Service for Settle/Maceo Charge. All four worship services are coming together
for One service at 10am in the Settle Sanctuary
led by our children’s ministry.
Church Wide breakfast, 8:30am, ROC
Sunday School for classes wanting to meet, 9am
High School Youth Regressive Dinner
12/23 Church Office Closed
12/24 Christmas Eve Services: 5pm and 11pm. Join us for Holy Communion and a candlelight
service in the sanctuary.
12/25 Christmas Day-Children of all ages will be in the
service with their parents today. We will have a
special gift for all children. The Cry Room will be
available for use, if needed.
ONE Worship Service for Settle/Maceo Charge.
10am, Sanctuary
NO Sunday School or fellowship time
12/26 Church Office Closed
1/1 1st Sunday after Christmas
TWO Worship Services at Settle Traditional 8:30, Sanctuary: Rev. Greg Rose
Maceo 9:00,
Combined 10:45 and 11am Worship at 10:45 in the
Shepherd Center Auditorium: Rev. Greg Rose
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
FREE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
5-6PM IN THE ROC
Hosted by the Open Door Class
Volunteers are needed for Serving, Cleanup and Desserts
Gifts will be given to all children in attendance.
Sign up in Sunday School or the Welcome Area.
FIVE FRUITFUL PRACTICES We have committed to strengthening our life and mission together through a focus on five specific, Spirit
Radical Hospitality; Passionate Worship; Intentional Faith Development; Risk
Risk-Taking Mission and Service Intentional Faith Development
Extravagant Generosity
YOUTH MINISTRY High School
Tonight: There are so many elements to Christmas. Trees,
Mangers, Ornaments, Angels and so much more. Tonight we
have stations representing different elements of Christmas.
Create a Christmas Ornament, make a Christmas Card, read
of the birth of Jesus, and much more. Anthony's excited and
he hopes you are too!
Next Week: Regressive Dinner with Dirty Santa ($10 gift).
Middle School
Tonight: We feast because it’s our annual Progressive Dinner!
We will hop on the bus and head out to the Keller’s for appe-
tizers and games, the Andersen’s for dinner and the Nebel’s
for dessert and a gift exchange (limit is $10)! Time is from
4:45pm- 8:15pm and parent pick up and drop off is at the
ROC. Get ready for an epic night of awesome food, Christ-
mas games, and a gift exchange. Remember to invite a friend
or two or three!
ONLINE GIVING Available at www.settleumc.com
(You can choose to give to the General Operating Fund, the
Good Samaritan Fund, or the Faith Promise Fund, online)
You may use this QR code to give directly from
your mobile device. Scan the code, using a QR
Code Reader and follow the directions on our
website. You can also place your gifts in the of-
fering plate during worship or send it by mail.
WEEKLY OFFERING
$38, 344.25
Junior Youth Fellowship
Attention all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders…
Come join us for JYF
TODAY
4:15pm-5:30pm in the Anchor.
The cost is $2.00
ONE OF US!
(A Short-term Study)
During Advent, we remember when God became one of
us and lived among us. Today, we will look at Matthew’s,
unique perspective on the birth of Jesus, and the significance
to us, who follow Him.
We will meet 9:45-10:30 in the chapel.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Mary Martha Circle, Dec 20, 10:00am, at Dor is
Bennett's, 3609 War Admiral Dr.
Reminder that the Campbell’s “Labels for Educa-
tion” program ends December 31st for the RED BIRD
MISSION. Please place labels in the UMW bag outside the
Church Office. Thank you.
MISSION TREE Thank you to everyone who has taken an ornament
from the Mission Tree. All gifts are due back today
with your ornament taped to the wrapping. Come
see the 240 gifts pile up by the Mission tree today!
Soul Cafe Adult Sunday School will be
watching & discussing the Advent Study
"Because of Bethlehem: Love is Born, Hope
is Here" by Max Lucado. This DVD series
explores how the promise of Jesus' birth re-
assures us that God is always near us, for us,
and within us. All are welcome to join us! 9:45 Sundays,
Room SC2 (to the right of the Shepherd Center auditorium
doors)
The season of Advent has arrived! After many
weeks of preparation Settle’s Advent Devo-
tional book, Love Came Down, is here! Love
Came Down provides daily devotions written
by members of this congregation to guide
readers through the season of Advent. The
book is available on the church's website and
hardcopies are available at the Connect Desk. Thank you to
each member who contributed. This would not have been
possible without your help!
DECEMBER MISSION PARTNERS
Ronald Kaluya Uganda Counseling and Support Services
Thanks for Ron’s ministry to the people of
Uganda
Pray for UCSS’s mission as they work to
improve the quality of life and spread God’s
love to people in remote communities of Uganda by providing
social services, counseling and spiritual development
St Benedict’s St. Benedict Joseph Emergency
Homeless Shelter is a temporary refuge
for the homeless persons in our
community. Thanks for this ministry in
Owensboro and for the people in our
church who support St Benedict’s. Pray that the clients
know the love of God and find his purpose for them.
We extend deepest sympathy to Sue Johnstone and
family, on the death of her husband, Larry John-
stone, on November 30; Bill Kurtz and Kelly
Goetz and families on the death of their sister ,
Julia Johns Kurtz Tackett, on November 30;
Linda Hart and family on the death of her hus-
band Larry Hart, December 2; Whitford Couk and family on
the death of his brother Gary Couk, December 5.
We have committed to strengthening our life and mission together through a focus on five specific, Spirit-led practices:
Radical Hospitality; Passionate Worship; Intentional Faith Development; Risk-Taking Mission and Service; and Extravagant Generosity.
Thank you for turning off your cell phones & pagers before worship begins.
**CCLI #876635
Passionate Worship Radical Hospitality
PREACHING SCHEDULE
December 18- Children’s Program
Combined Worship One Service @ 10:00am, Sanctuary
December 24 -Christmas Eve
5pm and 11pm: Rev. Darren Brandon
December 25- Christmas Day
Combined Worship One Service @ 10:00am, Sanctuary
Children of all ages will be in the service with their parents
today. We will have a special gift for all children.
The Cry Room will be available for use, if needed.
January 1- New Years Day
8:30am Traditional Service, Sanctuary: Rev. Greg Rose
Combined 10:45 and 11am Worship at 10:45 in the Shepherd
Center Auditorium: Rev. Greg Rose
9am, Maceo:
ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN
You will have the opportunity to help decorate the
bulletins for Sundays, December 18 & 25. Please
have your drawings turned in by TODAY! There
are sheets on the bulletin board in the main hallway
of the Education Building. If you have questions, please feel
free to call Aimee at 270-684-4226, or email:
POINSETTIAS
If you wish to purchase a poinsettia in honor
or in memory of loved ones, please return
this form to the church office no later
than Tuesday, December 13, which is the
final deadline for names to be printed in the
church bulletin. If you choose, you may instead give a mone-
tary donation supporting the Good Samaritan Fund in honor
or memory of a loved one. Poinsettias will be used to deco-
rate the Sanctuary and Shepherd Center on December 24, 25,
and January 1.
IN MEMORY OF:_________________________________
_________________________________________________
IN HONOR OF: __________________________________
_________________________________________________
GIVEN BY: ______________________________________
_________________________________________________
Number of Poinsettias _____ Cost: $10.00 each
OR Good Samaritan Fund: _____ Amount:___________
Cash ____ Check____
PLEASE INCLUDE PAYMENT WITH ORDER
Make check payable to: Settle Memorial UMC
Place in offering plate or bring to the church office.
Congratulations to our High School Youth Basketball Team
on a great season! Coaches are Chris Rhoads and John
Iracane. Players from left to right, top to bottom: A.J, Jack,
Billy, Kevin, Michael, Mitchell, Paul, Clayton, Malik, Kyle,
and Jerry.
Choir and Friends caroling at Active Day Center last week.
CHURCH STAFF
Lead Pastor Rev. Darren Brandon
(270)-570-2004 [email protected]
Associate Pastor Rev. Greg Rose
(270)-993-7764 [email protected]
Visitation Pastor Rev. Carol Owen [email protected]
Music Director Dr. Diane Earle [email protected]
Shout Worship Leader Jared Tanner [email protected]
Organist Donna Pillow
Church Administrator Lynne Alvey [email protected]
High School Youth
Missions Director
Anthony Marts [email protected]
Middle School Youth
Adult Discipleship
Karlie Griffith [email protected]
Children's Director Aimee Keith [email protected]
Preschool Director Lisa Poirier [email protected]
Financial Secretary Doug Mullikin [email protected]
Church Secretary Jo Robinson [email protected]
Maintenance
Supervisor Jim Durand [email protected]
Sunday Custodian Bobby Glenn
Weekday Custodian Monica Moore
~ One Church Family, Three Worship Opportunities ~ 8:30 and 11:00 (Traditional) in Sanctuary ~ 10:45 (Contemporary) in Shepherd Center
OPPORTUNITIES Sunday, December 11
8:30am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary
9:00am Maceo Worship, 9136 Sacra Drive
9:30am Fellowship, ROC
9:45am Advent Study, Chapel
9:45am Sunday School, ROC/EB/SC
10:45am Shout! Contemporary Worship, SC
11:00am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary
4:15pm Junior Youth Fellowship, The Anchor
4:45pm Middle School Youth Progressive Dinner
5:30pm High School Youth, ROC
Monday, December 12
4:30pm Faith Explorers Ladies Group, Naas Home
Tuesday, December 13
Wednesday, December 14
10:00am Bible Study, ROC/104
12:00pm Quilters, EB 306
5:00pm Wednesday Night Meal, ROC
5:45pm Wednesday Night Knitters, ROC 101
5:45pm Children, Middle School, Adult Groups
6:00pm God’s Troubadours, Heritage Place
6:00pm HS Girls Small Group, ROC 107
6:30pm HS Guys Small Group, ROC 105
8:00pm St. Benedict’s Volunteering
Thursday, December 15
7:30am Men’s Early Group, ROC
10:00am Prayers Shawl Knitting, ROC 103
5:30pm Young Women’s Group, Health Park Café
Friday, December 16
Saturday, December 17
Sunday, December 18
8:30am Church Breakfast and Fellowship, ROC
9:00am Sunday School, ROC/EB/SC
10:00am ONE Worship Service - Sanctuary,
Children’s Program
3:00pm Wide Open Spaces (Middle School Youth), ROC
5:00pm High School Youth Regressive Dinner
Settle Memorial United Methodist Church 201 East Fourth Street | Owensboro, Kentucky 42303
270-684-4226 www.settleumc.com FAX 270-684-4227
Join the Email Prayer Chain:
This ministry is meant to be a call to prayer for the gathered community. If you would like to be included please send an email to:
[email protected] The church office will also receive prayer requests and I will
share them along with a prayer or scripture.
Hear our traditional service on
KWC radio, 90.3 at 11am each Sunday.
Settle Memorial United Methodist Church
Shout at Settle
CHURCH MINISTRY
Acolytes 8:30 Grace Pantle 11:00 Jackson Beckwith
Ushers 8:30 Bob Garmon, Chair; John Blaney, Brad Cox,
Bob Glenn, Richard Moore, David Moseley, Chuck Persons,
Philip Rullman
11:00 Larry Miller, Chair; Matt Brown, John Edge,
Bill Graham, Damon Smith
Sound Tech/Traditional Dennis Hutchinson
Connect Desk 9:30 Becky Helmers 11:45 Alicia Marts
Shout! Greeters J ar rod & Lisa Lanham
Nursery 9:30 Sheryl Edge 10:45 Sherri Keeley
Wee Worship Trina Pryor
Children’s Church Lee Ann & Kelsey Legg
Bus Driver Richard Moore
GATHERING MUSIC “O Little Town of Bethlehem” -arr. Larson The Sanctuary Orchestra
Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome in this place. As we gather for worship, please sign the attendance pad at the end of your pew and pass it to
your neighbor. We welcome any information you would like to share.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev Darren Brandon
PRELUDE “Away in a Manger” arr. Larson The Sanctuary Orchestra
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH (8:30) The Persons & Miles Families (11:00) The Wahl and Sims Families
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “O Come, O Come Emmanuel ” (vss. 1,3) #211
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE LORD’S PRAYER 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. 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. *PASSING THE PEACE Children leave for Wee Worship (Preschool/KG/Room 201) and Children’s Church (Grades 1-3/Room 207). See an usher for room locations. (11:00) Please stop by the Welcome Area to check in before sending your child to Children’s Church or Wee Worship
*HYMN “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” #240
OFFERTORY “O Joyful Children” Holdridge Glenn Taylor, tenor; Paula Humphreys, flute
*DOXOLOGY “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” #94
HOMILY “Sing to the Lord A New Song” Rev. Darren Brandon
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“Alleluia, How the Angels Sang!” A Christmas cantata
compiled by Dr. Diane Earle, Music Director
presented by the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra
Pre-Cantata Narrations 8:30: Mary Rullman, Leah Rullman 11:00: Nell Keeley, Karlie Griffith
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Third Sunday of Advent 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. December 11, 2016
“Mary, Did You Know?” –Buddy Greene
Narrations 8:30: Trevor Church, Marilyn Brookman 11:00: Anthony Marts, Bob Glenn
“The Birthday of a King” –Lloyd Larson Congregation Text: “Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above; Glory to God, all glory in the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.”
Narrations 8:30: Julie Clark, Mary Moore 11:00: Joyce Smith, Damon Smith
“This Child” –Mary McDonald
Narrations 8:30: Vanessa Luck, Grace Laymon 11:00: Holly Glenn, James Crawford
“I Heard the Bells” –Jay Rouse
Narrations 8:30: Kellye Nading, Diane Earle 11:00: Mac Griffin, Diane Earle
“This Christmastide” –Donald Fraser
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The Sanctuary Orchestra Paula Humphreys, flute; Mike Clark, oboe; Kaitlin Callihan, clarinet; Chris Spivey, saxophone;
Danny Humphreys, Andrew Clark, and Mark Benningfield, trumpets; Kevin Callihan and Nathan Clark, trombones; Neal Clark, tuba; Ed Kearns, percussion; Donna Pillow, piano and organ; Dr. Diane Earle, conductor
*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “The Echo Carol” - arr. Lorenz Donna Pillow, organist
*Please stand as you are able.
There are hearing assistance devices available in the back of the Sanctuary, or you may request one from an usher.
ARE YOU A FIRST TIME GUEST OR NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MINISTRIES? Please stop by our Welcome Desk this morning for a gift from us!
(The Welcome Desk is located just inside the Education Building 4th street door, between the Sanctuary and the Shepherd Center.)
SETTLE MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 East Fourth Street
Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270-684-4226 www.settleumc.com
Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your journey of faith,
you are welcome in this place. Feel free to stand or sit, be expressive or reflective in worship.
As we gather for worship, please remember to sign the attendance pad
at the end of your pew and pass it to your neighbor. We welcome any information you would be willing to share.
Study Leader Greg Rose
Worship Leader Jared Tanner
Prayer Leader Steve Easley
Media Adam Pryor, Greg Tanner
Band Steve Easley, Chasen Little, Jordan Hancock
Mary Lewe, Cara Embry, Meghan Johnson
Greeters Jarrod & Lisa Lanham
Children may go to: Wee Worship Ages 3-5 Room 201 Children’s Church Grades 1-3 Room 207
After the prayer, we will escort the children to their classes. Of course, they are free to stay in the service if you wish.
Parents, please pick up your children after worship in the classrooms. We cannot release them to older children.
ARE YOU A FIRST TIME GUEST OR NEED MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT OUR MINISTRIES?
Please stop by the Connect Desk this morning for a gift from us! (Out the Auditorium door and to the right.)
Like our Facebook page! Search: Shout at Settle.
A Time to Worship December 11, 2016
Worship Set Shout! Band
Lighting of Advent Wreath Jarrett & Angela Embry and family
Prayer Steve Easley
Offering
Children may leave for Wee Worship and for Children’s Church
Please stop by the Welcome Area to check in before sending your child to
Children’s Church or Wee Worship
Shout! Talk “Magical” Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Greg Rose
Worship Set
Announcements
Benediction
Prelude Welcome and Announcements *Hymn “Angels We Have Heard on High” #238 *Apostle’s Creed #881 Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Away in a Manger” #217 Offering Offertory *Doxology #95 Scripture Reading Luke 1:30 Sermon “Fear Not”“” Rev. Don Smith *Hymn “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” #240 *Benediction
*Please stand as you are able.
MACEO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ORDER OF WORSHIP 3rd Sunday in Advent
9:00 a.m. December 11, 2016
