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Ministry in Action- Announcements
White Plains United Methodist Church Thanksgiving Meal Bag Distribution November 23
Unified Worship Service, 10:30am November 29
ASP Fundraiser Lunch after worship November 29
Christmas Music Sunday December 13
La Posada December 16
Anita Burroughs-Price, Harpist December 20
Christmas Eve Services, 5, 7, 9 and 11pm
December 24
Lessons and Carols Service December 27
www.wpumc.com (919) 467-9394
November 22, 2015
Our Vision: To be the Eyes and Ears, Heart and Hands, Word and Witness
of Christ’s Love in the World for the Glory of God.
Worship Notes
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At the conclusion of worship, a Stephen Minister will be available for counsel and/or prayer at the left front
corner of each worship space.
SSJ Scenarios of Our Possible Future Story Presentation– TODAY at 2-4pm, in the CLC. Possible Future Stories of our church will be presented. Those attending will be able to discern the future direction that God is leading us to embrace. Staff Appreciation Months– During November and December we want to take the opportunity to show our Ministry Team how much we value them. Need ideas?- wpumc.com/sprc. The White Christmas Program will be supporting families with direct White Plains UMC ties in the greater Cary area. We need support groups from the church who would be willing to sponsor a family by finding out some things that they might need, and delivering food from the Food Pantry and purchased gifts to them on Sunday, December 20th. If you would like to sponsor a family in need, please contact Dave DeMaster, [email protected] or Linda Byrd, [email protected]. White Plains Cookbooks- We have a limited supply of our popular cookbooks left. If you missed out last year, this is your chance… Cookbooks are $15 and all proceeds go to Pastor's Discretionary Fund to help families in need. Call Debbie Lewis at 919-467-9394 to reserve yours, or come by the office and pick one up! The children’s choirs will present “Christmas is Jesus” on Sunday, December 13th! Through songs and narration, we are reminded that the Christmas message is quite simply…Jesus. It will be the message during the 11am worship service that day; and then we will have a second performance, along with caroling and fellowship, at 3pm in the CLC. A nursery will be provided. La Posada- December 16th at 6pm- Mexican Christmas Celebration for the whole congregation. Come enjoy tamales and dessert, sing-along Spanish and English Christmas carols. There will be piñatas for the children. Bring a dessert to share for this wonderful family event!. Please register at www.wpumc.com.
White Plains UMC 313 S. E. Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511 [email protected]
Traditional Worship, 8:20am
Welcome and Announcements Prelude “Trumpet Tune” David German *Call to Worship Leader: God, Who has empowered us, is in this place! People: Lord, help us to use the power You give as we connect up to you. Leader: This morning, we gather to learn Your will as we connect up. People: We thank You, Lord, for blessing us with Your everlasting presence as we journey in life. Leader: All of our relationships on earth can be modeled after You. All: Triune God, help us to attempt to return to You some of the love that You give to us. *Hymn of Praise “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” UMH #715
*Passing of the Peace Time of 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. 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.
*Affirmation of Faith, The Apostle’s Creed UMH #881
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead: He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Gloria Patri UMH #71
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Prayer for Illumination Triune God, enable us to hear Your still small voice speaking in our hearts and open our minds to be more like Jesus as we read Your word. Lead us and connect us to more and more of You as it is read. Amen. Scripture Psalm 8 OT #466
Anthem “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” Fettke/Johnson Chancel Choir
Message “Connecting Up (to God)”
Rev. Ray Warren Hymn of Response “We Are God’s People” TFWS #2220, Vs. 2 & 3
The Offertory “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” Janet Linker
Please sign the attendance pad in your row so we might have an accurate record of your presence in worship.
*Dedication of Gifts, The Doxology UMH #94
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, Whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Closing Hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns” UMH #327
*Dismissal with Blessing *Response “Three Fold Amen” Danish Chancel Choir Postlude “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Percy Whitlock
*Congregation standing
Children ages 5 and under are welcome in the Children’s Wing for Nursery Care at any time during the 8:20 service.
Flower Dedication The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in
memory of Byrt Brayboy, Byrt’s parents, Carrie and Simmie Dial, and Tim’s parents, Tecumseh and Eva Brayboy, by Tim Brayboy and
Mia and Timothy Pate.
Devices are available near the entrance of the Sanctuary for those needing assistance with
hearing the service.
Please silence your cell phone before the service of worship begins.
Contemporary Worship, 11:00am
Songs Featured in Worship
“I Walk By Faith”— Chris Falson
“Courageous” — Casting Crowns
“Come As You Are”— Crowder
+ “Landslide”— Fleetwood Mac
“The Power Of Love”— Huey Lewis
Scripture Psalm 8
Message “Connecting Up (to God)
Rev. Ray Warren
Children 3 years-2nd grade are invited to E9 for Children’s Church during the Message and will re-enter the service after the Message.
+ Please sign the attendance pad in your row
so we might have an accurate record of your presence in worship.
Prayer Concerns Jane Miller, Lucy Lowry, Phyllis Lang,
David and Lorraine Perkinson, Ruth Bolz, Porter Richardson, Roy Carawan, Steve Fulghum, Cyndy Fettig, Becky Humphries,
Harlen Van Sloten, Jackie Pressley, Greta Culpepper, Dylan Harrell, and those serving in the Armed Forces.
UNIFIED SERVICE NEXT WEEK MUSIC BEGINS AT 10:15AM IN THE SANCTUARY.
THE SERVICE IS FOLLOWED BY AN ASP FUNDRAISER LUNCH IN THE CLC.
