Stephen Ministry: A Ministry of Christ caring for people through people.

We have many needs for care in our congregation and community: people experiencing divorce, grief, an illness, loss of a job, relocation, an empty nest, retirement, hospitalization, loneliness, and many other stresses or challenges. Often people with needs suffer silently or do not request or receive the level of care they really need. It is almost impossible for the minister to care for a congregation of our size. Stephen Ministry expands the care HFUMC can offer. Stephen Ministers are trained in Christian Care and want to listen and care for others. If you would like to talk about having a Stephen Minister or know someone that could use one, please give us a call. All calls and information is completely confidential. Please call Pastor Allen or Dell Skelton (Stephen Leaderat the Church office 706-376-3164.

“Let us not love with words, but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18

Our Prayer Ministry Sylvene Fleming, Lauren Stewart, Buck Chapman, Alan Alewine, Penny Graham, Ashton

Stewart, Cindy B. Dyer, Dean Kring, Rev. Fred Spencer, Shelia Fowler, Carol Milner, Harvey DeVoe, Jana McGee, Stephen Ministry, Unspoken Request

Other Prayer Needs: Elliott McDaniel; Lynn Burden; Terri Greer; David & Keta Martin;

Sonya Mentel; Geneva Adams & Jimmy Daniel; Tony Jones; Brenda Haynie; Jim Carter;

Alice Hanson; Hugh Temple; Dr. Tim Young; Baby Pham & family—Friends of Beverly

Brown; Thomas Allen—Friend of Clive & Louise Smith; Russ Mize

Hart Care—Carol Dennis (Rm 116)

Hartwell Health Care Center—Jimmy Bagwell (Rm 128A); Lavell Steadwell (Rm 104A);

Doris Gibson (Rm 114)

Brookdale—Charles & Betty Spencer; Sara Winn The Gables—Mary Lou Mewborn Homebound—Nell Caldwell; Sandra Stallings; Louise Turner; Dot Snyder; Jean Condict

(Athens) Church Family in Military—Cliff Morris (Deploying)—Son-in-law of Randy & Dell

Skelton; Harry Yon (Afg.)—Nephew of Cindy Pace; Ben DeWitt—Son of Lynne Adams; Josh Black—Brother of Joel Black; Eli Grizzle—Son of Rhonda Grizzle; Alex & Austin Garner; Jatie & Ethan Morris—Children of Jeff & April Garner; Heather S. Hauck—Granddaughter of Barbara Weaver; Chris David—Son of Dale & Cindie David; Nicholas Glenn; Jesse Crawford—Grandson of Woody Matthews; Matthew Johnson Trigg—Nephew of Sharon Lewis

The mission of Hartwell First United Methodist Church is to be a community of faith through

which all persons can come to know Jesus Christ, accept His saving grace, and become

faithful disciples, witnessing to God’s love in the world.

Hartwell First United Methodist Church

200 East Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643 www.hartwellfumc.com 706-376-3164

Dr. R. Allen Stewart, Sr. Pastor

THE WORSHIP OF GOD 9:00am & 11:00am Service of Worship

December 25, 2016

Christmas Day

Announcements, Welcome & Opening Prayer

I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus.

God set the stars to give light to the world. The star of my life is Jesus.

In him there is no darkness at all. The night and day are both alike.

The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

Prelude And Lighting Of The Candles

Hymn of Praise UMH # 246

“Joy To The World ”

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Leader: Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given!

People: God has brought light into every darkness.

Leader: The promises of God are fulfilled! Wonderful Counselor! Mighty God!

People: We hear, even today, a chorus of angels bringing good news of great joy to

all the people.

Leader: We light the Candle of Christ — witness to the Savior who is Christ the Lord.

People: Glory to God in the highest Heaven, and on earth, peace among those

whom he favors.

Corporate Prayer for God’s Vision / Morning Prayer / The 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, 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.

Hymn of Dedication

“O Holy Night / Hallelujah”

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth

Long lay the world, in sin and error pining 'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth

The thrill of hope the weary world rejoices And yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn

Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born

O night divine, O night, O night divine

Truly He taught us to love one another His law, is love and His gospel is peace

Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother And in His name, all oppression shall cease

Sweet hymns of joy in greatful chorus raise we Let all within us praise His holy name

Christ is the Lord, and ever, ever, praise we His power and glory evermore proclaim

Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born

Oh night, divine, oh night Oh night divine

Halleluiah, Halleluiah

Offering Of Ourselves And Our Gifts to God

Special Music

Doxology 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.

Scripture Galatians 4: 4a; Luke 2: 15-20

Sermon Dr. R. Allen Stewart

“Jesus Changes Everything”

Hymn Of Invitation UMH # 251

“Go Tell It On The Mountain”

Benediction

Postlude

Scripture

Galatians 4: 4a

When the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman …

Luke 2:15-20

15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s

go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us

about.” 16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby,

lying in the manger. 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had

happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18 All who heard the

shepherds’ story were astonished, 19 but Mary kept all these things in her heart and

thought about them often. 20 The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and

praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

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Worship Leaders

Pastor: Dr. R. Allen Stewart Choir Director: Lynne Glasco

Piano: Fran Heard Organ: Bruce Herring

Contemporary Worship: Justin Barrow

Attendance Last Week

9:00am—80 ~ 10:00am—126 ~ 11:00am—106

Unified Budget Building Fund

Received 12/18/16…....$ 31,533 Receipts for 2016……….…..…....$ 58,329

Received to Date….….$ 792,261 Principal Loan Amt. 11/3/16.......$ 172,420

Needed to Date …...…$ 753,678 Received in November 2016.......$ 4,099

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The Office is closed on Monday, December 26th

Tuesday—Friday, December 27-30 Office Hours will be 9am—12Noon

Worship Service Sunday, January 1, 2017 / 10:30am /Fellowship Hall

Let’s start the New Year by giving to others. Please bring canned food for the Hart County Food

Pantry to worship next Sunday. We will have boxes in the Gathering area for the food.

No Men’s Prayer Group this Thursday, December 29th

Reminder about Contributions: Contributions for 2016 need to be turned in to the office by

12Noon on Friday, December 30th or mailed to reach the office by December 30th.

Special Missions: Tools & donations for the Mission Team will be accepted anytime. Please leave

them in the Gathering area or bring them to the church office.

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the office to reserve a special Sunday to honor or remember loved ones by placing flowers in the

church for Worship services.

Ushers: If you would like to serve as an Usher at the 11:00am service, please call the church office.

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