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MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS NOVEMBER 29TH
, 2015
Matthew 25 Fund
In Memory of Jim Page, Jr. given by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vengrouskie
Memorials/Honorariums
In Memory of Jim Page, Jr. given by Diane Breth
In Memory of Norma Newton given by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moman, Jr.
Missions
In Honor of Ethelyn Stuhr given by Leatha Anne Darden
Organ Fund
In Memory of Jim Page, Jr. given by Peggy Harvey
ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION
November 29 Attendance: Traditions: 351; Bridge: 280; Adult SS: 142; N/P SS: 18; K-SS: 32; Youth SS: 32 November 29 Giving: Budget: $35,682.89; Building: $1,070.46; Organ: $94.00; Designated: $1,800.00 In the Hospital: DCH: Charley Freeman; Joe Bratton; Bill Allen (pastoral vis-its only); Johnny Kendrick; Northport: Martha Sue Brown. (Reminder: Due to health privacy rules, we only become aware of hospital admissions if you notify us. Please help us care for our members by keeping us informed. Thank you.) Deaths: Sympathy to Christy Foster in the death of her brother, Robert Ken-neth Bates, on November 23, 2015. Sympathy also to Mr. Bates nieces, Abbi Foster and Christen (Forrest) Brown. Welcome New Member: David Heidorn
Poinsettias Sunday. If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. A suggested amount is $25. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office today and it will be printed in the December 13th Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date. This evening join us for a presentation of, “An Out of the Box Christmas” musical featuring PWA, KWA and Psalm 150 children’s worship arts at 6:00 PM in Chitwood Hall, followed by refreshments. No charge! This is a fun story of how God can use all situations and circumstances for His glory! Celebration Circle Christmas Social Meeting is Monday, December 7 at 6:00 PM at the home of Nancy and Tish Taylor, 13639 Old Ivey Drive, North-port. Bring a potluck dish, heavy snack or dessert. Questions: call 339-1661. On Wednesday, December 16 at 5:00 PM, First UMC will again host a Christmas party for the recipients of our local outreach ministries. We are plan-ning for 200 guests. Here’s how you can help: Donate a 6” to 8” Christmas tin of homemade cookies and/or candies. Bring filled tins to the church kitchen on Sunday, Dec. 13. Make a monetary donation to the church and des-ignate your gift as “December 16 Christmas Party.” Merry Methodists will attend the Nutcracker’s “The Nunsense Christmas Mu-sical” on Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 PM at the Bean-Brown Theatre. If you are interested in attending, please let Dan know by December 2nd, by emailing him at [email protected] or call the church, 345-7261 Extension 111. Leave a legacy this Christmas. As we consider God’s gift of enduring love to us, we must consider what our enduring legacy will be to future generations. Please consider a gift of cash to the church. You can be sure that the church will use it to touch lives through our ministries, blessed by God. First Church has a new email address! If you have questions, comments or ideas, please use [email protected] and your email will be routed to the right person. Collette's Danube Christmas Market Cruise | Dec 8-16 2016 plus optional 3 day Prague extension. Only 8 cabins for 16 people available. Unreserved spaces will be released 1/9/2016. Luftner Amadeus Princess is a 150 passen-ger river vessel. Visit: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/721079 Contact Ethelyn Stuhr 205-799-6841 or [email protected].
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUSCALOOSA
800 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone 205-345-7261
Facsimile 205-345-7263 After Hour Emergency Number: 886-7177
Email: [email protected]
11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM and online at www.fumct.org
December 6, 2015 - 11:00 AM
JOIN US FOR
LESSONS & CAROLS
DECEMBER 13, 2015
9:00 & 11:00 AM
WELCOME GUESTS
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in the one holy catholic and apostolic church We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI
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.
*PASSING OF THE PEACE Dr. Ken Dunivant Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and peace.
Children grades K-3rd are encouraged to go with the adult leader to worship in WOW.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Chad and Nicole Swoszowski
ANTHEM Simeon’s Prayer Alex F. Hegenbart Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word; For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation. Alleluia. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people. A light; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and Thy people Israel. Alleluia.
PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Randy Allen
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
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, the power and the glory, for ever. Amen.
PRAYER RESPONSE Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Michael Praetorious *OFFERTORY HYMN NO. 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus HYFRYDOL
All Stanzas Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.
OFFERTORY PRAYER Ruth McFarland
WELCOME TO WORSHIP Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2015 - 11:00 AM
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Randy Allen PRELUDE Fantasy on Hyfrydol Hal H. Hopson CHIMING OF THE HOUR The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 240 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN
All Stanzas Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th'angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th'incarnate Deity, pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed Rev. Randy Allen We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Please give the Friendship Pad slips to the usher as the offering is received. OFFERTORY Carol of the Bells William C. Witherup Handbell Choir *DOXOLOGY Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow OLD 100TH
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 Luke 2:22-35 Ruth McFarland Pew Bible, NT, p. 59 SERMON Songs of the Season “Song of Simeon” Dr. Ken Dunivant ANTHEM Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending David H. Williams
Lo! He comes, with clouds descending, Once for our salvation slain; Thousand, thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of His train! Alleluia. Christ the Lord returns to reign. Ev’ry eye shall now behold him, Robed in dreadful majesty Those who set at naught and sold Him, Pierced, and nailed him to the tree, Deeply wailing, shall the true Messiah see. Those dear tokens of His passion Still his dazzling body bears, Cause of endless exul-tation To his ransomed worshippers: With what rapture Gaze we on those glorious scars! Yea, Amen! Let all adore thee, High on thine eternal throne; Saviour take the pow’r and glory; Claim the kingdom for thine own: Alleluia! Thou shalt reign, and thou alone. Amen.
*BENEDICTION Dr. Ken Dunivant BENEDICTION RESPONSE
POSTLUDE In Dulci Jubilo Denis Bédard * Congregation Standing. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)
MUSICIANS Dr. John Ratledge, Director of Music
Adult Chancel Choir Jerrod Newell, Director of Handbell Choir
Adult Handbell Choir Susan Goode, Organist
SANCTUARY FLOWERS The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God
and are in memory of Ted & Chelsa Shigley; Joe Richardson; W.P. Richardson;
and Jane Richardson
HOSTS/USHERS Bill Goodwin, Glen Cowan, Ashley Green
Michael Rodgers, Frances Justice, Jerri McCreless Cindy Sands, Worship Coordinator
