Fourth Sunday of AdventFourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 December 21, 2014

1st United Methodist Church1st United Methodist Church--MaryvilleMaryville

Pastors: Rev. Catherine Nance

Office: 982-1273 ext. 111 cnance@fumc-maryville.org

Mobile: 865-660-2082

Rev. Parker Benson

Office: 982-1273 ext. 106 pbenson@fumc-maryville.org

Mobile: 770-715-5743

Rev. Sarah Slack

Office: 982-1273 ext.107 sslack@fumc-maryville.org

Mobile: 865-640-0807

Worship Leaders

Traditional Worship 8:15 am in Asbury Hall (Lower Level) 10:30 Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)

WELCOME Rev. Catherine Nance PRELUDE

We are glad you are here this morning! Please fill out the registration pad and pass it down the aisle. When it gets to the end,

please pass it back to the inside aisle, leaving it open, so we might learn each others’ names. We would ask that visitors use the blue

sheets so we can send you a letter of thanks for choosing to worship with us today!

LIGHT THE ADVENT CANDLE OF LOVE (8:15) Frank & Jewel Rankin (10:30) Brent, Whitney, Barrett & Claire Roberts RESPONSE Prepare The Way of the Lord *HYMN No. 238 Angels We Have Heard on High PASSING THE PEACE *HYMN No. 217 Away in a Manger CHILDREN’S TIME /KIDS OWN WORSHIP Rev. Parker Benson

(for children ages 3 through 3rd grade)

CHORAL PRAYER. 230 (vs 4) O Little Town of Bethlehem PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER RECEIVING TITHES AND OFFERING OFFERTORY (10:30) March of the Magi Kings by Theodore Dubois In this organ selection, the tread of the camels can be heard in the opening as they journey to Bethlehem. The constantly sounding note represents the star shining to guide the Magi to the Christ child. The majestic part is the adoration of the kings as they bow to worship; even the cattle can be heard as they kneel. After presenting their gifts, the kings depart to their own country by another way.

*DOXOLOGY All: O Glorious God, to you we bring; all that we are as offering Spirit of love within us dwell; Come, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Amen. ANTHEM (8:15) Gloria in Excelsis by Beall and Carter Morning Glory Chorus (10:30) Bethlehem Child by Terry D. Wilson Chancel Choir w/ Brooke Wilson, soloist

SCRIPTURE Luke 2:1-20 SERMON “In This Time and Place“ (8:15) Rev. Nance (10:30) Rev. Benson *HYMN NO. 230 O Little Town of Bethlehem *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Joy to the World by Kenneth Varner

* Those who are able please stand

Music: Terry D. Wilson - Director Susan Daves - Assistant Director Chris Lee - Director/Contemporary

Pianists/Organists: Dwain Pesterfield Mary Ann Dunn

Youth Ministries: Nathan Irwin—Director Nathan

Children’s Ministries: Denise Johns - Director Carmen Faircloth—Asst. Director

Nursery provided Nursery beepers available (All worship services)

Greeters: 8:15 Traditional Fran & Bill Beaty Phil Large 10:30 Traditional Ralphine Hood &Tina Meadows Scott Meadows 10:30 Contemporary Brenda Clark & Anita Brown Al & Jackie North Acolytes: Sara Kate White Delaney White

Contemporary Worship

CO10:30 am in Asbury Hall (Lower Level)

OPENING SONG God With Us The Band WELCOME Rev. Sarah Slack ATTENDANCE REGISTRIES LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE OF LOVE GREETING/PASSING THE PEACE *WORSHIP IN SONG The Band

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel

He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) VIDEO “The Gift”

READING Unexpected from Kneeling in Bethlehem by Ann Weems SPECIAL SONGS Christ Has Come The Band A Strange Way to Save the World GOSPEL LESSON Luke 2:1-20 TIME OF PRAYER OFFERING Winter Snow The Band SPECIAL SONG It Came Upon a Midnight Clear The Band READING This Year from Kneeling in Bethlehem by Ann Weems *WORSHIP IN SONG The Band O Come All Ye Faithful Medley

Realms of Glory God With Us

*BENEDICTION

Dinner & Worship Wednesday nights

6:00 - Dinner 7:00 -Worship

8:10 - Open share groups

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Thursdays at 5:00 pm Asbury Hall

KIDS OWN WORSHIP During 10:30 Worship (Ages 3 through 3rd grade) Children can be picked Up in the following rooms: Preschool/Room 104 K-3rd grade/Room 116

Happening at Happening at

For a full calendar of events or to register for an event visit: For a full calendar of events or to register for an event visit:

www.1stchurch.org or call 865www.1stchurch.org or call 865--982982--12731273

Children and YouthChildren and Youth

No Youth Worship tonight or on Dec. 28th

Christmas Eve Worship Especially for Children 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Childcare for children 4 and will be available during the 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services

The Church office will be closed December 24th, 25th & 26th

Meetings & Small groupsMeetings & Small groups Music MinistryMusic Ministry

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

Worship especially for childrenWorship especially for children

6:00 pm 6:00 pm

Churchwide Dinner Churchwide Dinner (Asbury Hall, lower level)(Asbury Hall, lower level)

Ham, Potatoes, & Green BeansHam, Potatoes, & Green Beans Please sign up online, call 982Please sign up online, call 982--1273 or fill 1273 or fill

out today’s insert and turn it into an usher.out today’s insert and turn it into an usher.

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Traditional Candlelight ServiceTraditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary, Upper level)(Sanctuary, Upper level)

Contemporary Candlelight Contemporary Candlelight

Service Service (Asbury Hall, lower level)(Asbury Hall, lower level)

10:00 pm10:00 pm

Traditional Candlelight Service Traditional Candlelight Service (Sanctuary, Upper Level)(Sanctuary, Upper Level)

Monday, December 22nd Adult trip to Dollywood

Leaving the church at 3:00 pm Transportation provided, you are responsible for tickets and food.

Sign up online or call 982-1273.

Christmas Eve ScheduleChristmas Eve Schedule——December 24thDecember 24th

Contemporary Worship Christmas Program

TODAY! 10:30 AM

Someone will be available to take your directory pictures on Christmas Eve from 3:30 to 5:30 in room 152.

Online, all the time at: Online, all the time at: www.1stchurch.orgwww.1stchurch.org

Online givingOnline giving Notes:

Coming in January:

Wednesday Nights 6:00 pm - Light Meal 7:00 pm - Worship 8:10 pm - Sharing Groups *Meeting Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

#hope2014

Starting January 14th

The Gospel of John - Bible Study with Rev. Catherine Nance Wednesdays at 9:15 am and 7:00 pm Sign up online or call 982-1273

Sunday mornings starting January 11th!

Confirmation Classes begin January 4th! Contact Rev. Nance for more information