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WE GATHERGathering Time - We welcome everyone! Greet your neighbors with the peace of Christ and take a moment to get to know those around you.
Prelude - A time to transition from the outside world to a time of worship.
Welcome & Opportunities for Ministry
*Call to Worship Leader: Sing aloud, sons and daughter! Shout with joyful praise! People: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again we will say, Rejoice! Leader: The God of our salvation is near at hand. Our Redeemer is in our midst. People: With shouts of hope, we sing to God. Again we sing, Rejoice! Leader: Make known God’s deeds. Proclaim Christ’s love for all to hear. People: With hearts of laughter, we love. Again we say, Rejoice!
*Hymn, No. 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory
Sacrament of Holy Baptism, No. 39 Emma Alexandria Burnette
Baptism Hymn #611 Child of Blessing, Child of PromiseSung to the tune of Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s PrayerOur 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.
Advent Wreath Lighting Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord1st - Singer 2nd - Singer & Choir 3rd - Congregation
(Reverse singing order after the candle is lit.)1st - Congregation 2nd - Singer & Choir 3rd - Singer
*Please stand in praise of God if you are able.
DECEMBER 23, 2018 • 10:30 a.M.
LOvinG ALL PEOPLE inTO A RELATiOnsHiP WiTH JEsus CHRisT
Becoming one diverse community Worshipping Jesus passionatelyPracticing unprecedented acts of hospitality
First NewtonUnited Methodist ChUrCh
LOvinG ALL PEOPLE inTO A RELATiOnsHiP WiTH JEsus CHRisT nursery:
For children up to 4 years 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Level 1
sunday school: For children 3 years - 5th Grade from
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. on Level 1
Children’s Activity Bags: Located at the entrances of the Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall.
Join the Youth of First Newton for worship and fun. All 6th -12th graders are welcome! All youth and parents are invited to Parent
Appreciation Night on January 6, 2019 (dinner included) in the Fellowship Hall.
For more info contact Deacon Shannon at: [email protected]
Welcome We’re glad you’re here!
Date: ___________________ Name: ____________________________
Address:___________________________
City: ______________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Email: _____________________________
I am a Visitor I am interested in membership I would like to visit with the pastor Please note my change of address
Prayer request
(Place in the Offering Plate or give to the Pastor.)
I ask your prayers for: __________________________________________________________________________________ Prayer Request: __________________________________________________________________________________
May we send this person a note of encouragement? ___ yes ___ noIf yes, please include their address: __________________________________________________________________________________May we include this in the prayer list for next week’s bulletin and email prayer list? ________ Person making request ______________________
Phone ___________________________________
KiDs FOR CHRisT COnTinuEsk4C is an after school ministry for children in Kindergarten - 6th Grade that meets on
Wednesdays from 3:00-5:30 p.m. For more info, please contact Deacon Shannon.
www.firstnewton.org
facebook.com/fumcnewtonnc
instagram.com/firstumc_newton
First ChurCh staFFLara “Willis” Greene, Pastor
shannon LeMaster-Smith, Minister of Discipleship - Children, Youth & OutreachBrandy Burnette, Church Administrator
sarah Luhrs, Choir DirectorJohn Coffey, Organist
Michael Roberts, Praise TeamKristi Spencer, CommunicationsMelissa Ervin, Nursery Director
Kristi Harvell, Preschool Director
PO Box 926 Newton, NC 28658Phone: 828-464-8422
CHuRCH OFFiCE HOuRsMonday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
a LOOK ahEaD . . .
Holiday scheduleThe Church Office will be closed December 24-26 and January 1.
Tuesday, January 8Church Council meeting at 7 p.m.
in the Gomedela Room
Thursday, January 10JOY Gathering at 9:30 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall
*Please stand in praise of God if you are able.
PRAyER COnCERns: Alvin Thornburg, Debbie Propst, Bernice Allen & Family, Amy Neel, Rob Rights
Our Military: Scott Beal, Taylor Bean, Ethan Branton, Todd Houtz, Michael Howard, Tai Orange, David Parker, Camaron Sills, President Trump
The Poinsettias in the sanctuary are given in honor of Emma Alexandria’s baptism
by Jimmy, Brandy & Riggins Burnette.
WE HEAR & REsPOnD TO THE WORDThrough the Eyes of Mary Alexis King
Anthem To Bethlehem Words by Theodore Baker, Charlotte, Lee and Phillips Brooks. Music by Douglas E. Wagner.
Scripture: Luke 1: 26-38Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.People: Thanks be to God.
Message Through the Eyes of Mary Rev. Lara “Willis” Greene
Congregational PrayerGod, who are the Most High Lord of all,
you have a surprising preferencefor people who are small and humbleand who expect everything from you.
you chose Mary, the unassuming virgin from nazareth,to become the mother of your son Jesus.
Through your Holy spirit make us aware of the poverty of our hearts,that we may be open to you and welcome you,
that we may be ready, like Mary, to serve you and your plans,and expect everything from you.
Come to us and give yourself to usthrough Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Service of Giving
*Doxology Hymn, No. 94Praise 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!
WE GO OuT TO sERvE*Hymn, No. 219 What Child is This
*Benediction
*Benediction Response Hymn, No. 238 Angels We Have Heard on High (Refrain only)Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.
*Chimes of the Trinity
*Postlude
2018
Tithe and offering envelopes for 2019 are available outside the Church Office.
iMPORTAnT yEAR-EnD GivinG inFORMATiOnContributions for 2018 must by submitted to the church office by 3 p.m. on December 31. If a donation is mailed, we will use the postmark date on the envelope to determine whether it will be applied to 2018 or 2019. As a reminder, Online Giving is available. If the transaction is made by December 31, it will count toward your contributions for 2018. Visit: www.firstnewton.org/give
Christmas at First Newton
Advent Sermon Series
the 12 Days of Christmas
We encourage you to invite a friend or neighbor to join you for our Christmas
Eve Worship services tomorrow evening at First Newton. All are welcome!
Appreciation Night
sAvE THE DATE: sunday Jan. 6 from 5-7 p.m.Parents of Youth — WE APPRECIATE YOU! Come be
treated to dinner, served by the youth in honor of you. Following the meal, the youth will play games while the
parents meet to share ideas and hear about our plans for Youth Ministry in 2019. For more info, contact Shannon.
nEW ADvEnT sTATiOns in PRAyER ROOM Are you looking for a way to quiet your soul and
center yourself on the true reason for the season? We encourage you to visit The Prayer Room
(in the Chapel). There are new prayer stations set up for Advent, or you may choose to simply sit in the
presence of God. The Prayer Room is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Thursday and on
Sunday’s from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.