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A SERVICE OF WORSHIP * (Please stand as able) GATHERING AROUND THE WORD Please print your name and pass the attendance register, found at the end of each row. If you are visiting and would like to learn more about The Brandermill Church, please provide your email address and we will send you our weekly eNews. NEWS OF THE CHURCH CHILDREN’S PROCESSIONAL (10:30) O Come, All Ye Faithful PRELUDE It Came upon the Midnight Clear arr. Fred Bock * CALL TO WORSHIP & LIGHTING THE CANDLES OF ADVENT / Screen Advent Readers: (8:30) Harp & Walls families (10:30) Jacoby family One: Our souls magnify the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: The Mighty One has done great things. Holy is God’s name. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: Mercy is for those who fear God from generation to generation. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: God has brought the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. God has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: We light the first three Advent candles, the candles of hope, peace, and joy. As we light the fourth candle, the candle of love, we open our hearts to God’s love. It waits to fill our hearts that we may be signs of God’s extravagant love for the whole world. Amen. (based on Luke 1:46-55) * HYMN BCH 242 / Screen Love Came Down at Christmas * PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON / Screen Many: O God, we get caught up so easily in the folly of this season. Our sense of wonder over the depth of your love for us becomes dulled. Forgive us, O God, when we have failed in word or deed to proclaim that the birth of Jesus is the wonderful reason for this beloved season. Merciful God, as we watch and wait for your breaking into our world once more, in the person of Jesus, shape and reshape our priorities so that the gift we give which is most cherished will be our witness to your love in ways that are transforming, visible, and lasting. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. The Brandermill Church, where engaged Disciples worship, study and serve. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit us online: www.brandermillchurch.org / www.facebook.com/brandermillchurch THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 744-3661 Sunday, December 18: 8:30 AM Worship (SY) 9:30 AM Sunday School (SY/LL/YR/CR/MP) Jonah (CL) Family Feuds (MP) Scripture Reading (SY) 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 11:45 AM CRG Open Forum (FH) 5:00 PM gathering: Christmas Carols & Cookies & Cocoa! (SY/FH) 6:00 PM Youth: Christmas Party (OFF) Monday, December 19: 9:30 AM Mondays @ Prayer (SY) 7:30 PM Chesterfield Community Band Holiday Concert (SY) Wednesday, December 21: 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study (CL) 9:45 AM Yoga (SY) 5:45 PM Youth Caroling (OFF) 7:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (SY) 2017 ALTAR FLOWERS - Honor a loved one TODAY. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall and sign up for 2017 altar flower dedications. “SANTA” PICTURES - TODAY in the Fellowship Hall after the 10:30 service, Wayne Paul, TBC’s very own Santa, will be available to pose with folks of all ages for holiday pictures! (“Santa” will also be here on January 1st!) CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY BAND - Many of you know that the band rehearses here every Monday night. What you may not know is that the band’s holiday concert each year is presented as a thank you to the church! Come out and hear your holiday favorites at this year’s concert tomorrow night, Dec. 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. LIBERATION VETERANS SERVICES DINNER - We will be preparing and taking dinner to LVS January 1st . We will meet at the church at 4:00 to prepare the meal, leave for the shelter at 5:30, and will return to the church around 8:00. If you are interested in participating or need info, please contact Jeff Branyon at [email protected] or 320-3616. CHARGE CONFERENCE is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th, 2017 immediately following our worship service. There will only be one service at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Peter Moon, District Superintendent for the Richmond District of the United Methodist Church, will be our guest pastor for this service and will chair the Charge Conference. All church members are invited to attend. SABBATH MOMENTS – will meet Tuesday, January 17th at 10 a.m. at The Egg and I Restaurant. Ever wonder what it would be like to be a writer...a writer of Christian books? Maybe you have even started to write but are not sure how to move forward or how to work through the self doubts. Well you must come to our next Sabbath Moments! Judy Gattis Smith, a member of TBC, and a published author, will talk about her spiritual journey as a writer for Christian Education. All adults are welcome! Please RSVP to Dorothy Werkmeister, 306-2216, [email protected] by Friday, Jan. 13. (limited seating) GET CONNECTED through Fellowship & Mission WOMEN OF THE BIBLE - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (PM) winter study meets Tuesdays, January 10th through March 7th at 6:30 p.m. Required text: "Women & Identity," by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun & Tracey Bianchi, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 978-0-8308-3108-1. Books are available at Lifeway. Do you know women who experience hardships but laugh easily, love God and others while showing amazing grace through the storms of life? With openness and compassion, they are able to share their faith experiences to encourage us. In this nine week study, we will examine some extraordinary women of the Bible who demonstrate this grace. All women are invited to join and explore a new way of seeing ourselves and others. PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (AM) winter study meets Tuesdays, January 10th through April 11th at 10:30 a.m. Required Text: "Ephesians; Wholeness for a Broken World," by Andrew T. & Phyllis J. Le Peau, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 9780830830121. Books are available at Lifeway. Broken relationships, racial divisions, war between nations, we live in a "fractured" world. Is there any hope for reconciliation or a sense of wholeness? Paul's messages in his letter to the Ephesians guides us back to the future where God's plan unites everyone in Christ. Join the morning ladies study group in a friendly, open and often lively conversation about topics relevant to those years ago as well as today. December 18, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. GET CONNECTED in 2017 through Small Groups & Sunday School See a complete list of classes and studies on our website! GET CONNECTED This Week’s Calendar SY - Sanctuary CR - Conference Room MP - Multi-Purpose Room CL - MP Classroom LL - Lower Level YR - Youth Room NSY - Nursery KT - Kitchen Choir - Choir Room FC - Family Classroom OFF - Offsite Thursday, December 22: 10:00 AM Thursday Morning Study (CL) 2:00 PM Knit Wits (CR) 7:00 PM Disciple Study (CR) 8:30 PM AA (MP) Saturday, December 24: 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (SY) 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (SY) 9:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (SY) Sunday, December 25: 10:30 AM Christmas Day Worship (SY) 3:30 PM Worship at BWHC (offsite) Church Offices are closed Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 endurance, gentleness ~ 1 Timothy 6:11 THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF *To reach these disciples, please email [email protected] SENIOR PASTOR Jim Dunkin* ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross* CONGREGATIONAL CARE CHAPLAIN Charles Hunt* DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack* ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, ALTERNATIVE Andrew Hamm* OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka* FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick* ACCOMPANIST Tonya Cory* STAFF MUSICIAN Justin Ott DIRECTOR OF THE PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison* CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka / Ben Brooks THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAIR Heather Nghiem [email protected] ADULT MINISTRIES Linda Saunders [email protected] CHILDREN/FAMILY MINISTRIES Heather Nghiem [email protected] CONGREGATIONAL CARE * this position is currently open FACILITIES Ben Handzel [email protected] FELLOWSHIP Jenn Inman [email protected] FINANCE Lee Wallace [email protected] GROUNDS Tom Doyle [email protected] MEMBERSHIP Carol D’Arrigo [email protected] MISSIONS Don Reich [email protected] STAFF PARISH Tom Earle [email protected] STEWARDSHIP Karen Harp [email protected] WORSHIP Billy Pritchett [email protected] YOUTH Rich Taylor [email protected] As we begin 2017 . . . Sunday, January 1, 2017: 10:30 AM New Years Day Worship (SY) Sunday, January 8, 2017: 10:30 AM One Worship Service (SY) Sunday, January 15, 2017: 10:30 AM One Worship Service (SY)
Transcript of GET CONNECTEDfiles.constantcontact.com/04ad312c101/ae27c5de-dd66 … · · 2016-12-15What you may...
A SERVICE OF WORSHIP * (Please stand as able)
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
Please print your name and pass the attendance register, found at the end of each row.
If you are visiting and would like to learn more about The Brandermill Church,
please provide your email address and we will send you our weekly eNews.
NEWS OF THE CHURCH
CHILDREN’S PROCESSIONAL (10:30) O Come, All Ye Faithful
PRELUDE It Came upon the Midnight Clear arr. Fred Bock
* CALL TO WORSHIP & LIGHTING THE CANDLES OF ADVENT / Screen Advent Readers: (8:30) Harp & Walls families (10:30) Jacoby family
One: Our souls magnify the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: The Mighty One has done great things. Holy is God’s name. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: Mercy is for those who fear God from generation to generation. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: God has brought the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. God has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. Many: We trust in God’s extravagant love. One: We light the first three Advent candles, the candles of hope, peace, and joy. As we light the fourth candle, the candle of love, we open our hearts to God’s love. It waits to fill our hearts that we may be signs of God’s extravagant love for the whole world. Amen. (based on Luke 1:46-55)
* HYMN BCH 242 / Screen Love Came Down at Christmas
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON / Screen Many: O God, we get caught up so easily in the folly of this season. Our sense of wonder over the depth of your love for us becomes dulled. Forgive us, O God, when we have failed in word or deed to proclaim that the birth of Jesus is the wonderful reason for this beloved season. Merciful God, as we watch and wait for your breaking into our world once more, in the person of Jesus, shape and reshape our priorities so that the gift we give which is most cherished will be our witness to your love in ways that are transforming, visible, and lasting. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
The Brandermill Church, where engaged Disciples worship, study and serve.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Visit us online: www.brandermillchurch.org / www.facebook.com/brandermillchurch
THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 744-3661
Sunday, December 18: 8:30 AM Worship (SY) 9:30 AM Sunday School (SY/LL/YR/CR/MP)
Jonah (CL) Family Feuds (MP) Scripture Reading (SY) 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 11:45 AM CRG Open Forum (FH) 5:00 PM gathering: Christmas Carols & Cookies & Cocoa! (SY/FH) 6:00 PM Youth: Christmas Party (OFF) Monday, December 19: 9:30 AM Mondays @ Prayer (SY) 7:30 PM Chesterfield Community Band Holiday Concert (SY) Wednesday, December 21: 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study (CL) 9:45 AM Yoga (SY) 5:45 PM Youth Caroling (OFF) 7:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (SY)
2017 ALTAR FLOWERS - Honor a loved one TODAY. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall and sign up for 2017 altar flower dedications. “SANTA” PICTURES - TODAY in the Fellowship Hall after the 10:30 service, Wayne Paul, TBC’s very own Santa, will be available to pose with folks of all ages for holiday pictures! (“Santa” will also be here on January 1st!) CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY BAND - Many of you know that the band rehearses here every Monday night. What you may not know is that the band’s holiday concert each year is presented as a thank you to the church! Come out and hear your holiday favorites at this year’s concert tomorrow night, Dec. 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. LIBERATION VETERANS SERVICES DINNER - We will be preparing and taking dinner to LVS January 1st. We will meet at the church at 4:00 to prepare the meal, leave for the shelter at 5:30, and will return to the church around 8:00. If you are interested in participating or need info, please contact Jeff Branyon at [email protected] or 320-3616. CHARGE CONFERENCE is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th, 2017 immediately following our worship service. There will only be one service at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Peter Moon, District Superintendent for the Richmond District of the United Methodist Church, will be our guest pastor for this service and will chair the Charge Conference. All church members are invited to attend. SABBATH MOMENTS – will meet Tuesday, January 17th at 10 a.m. at The Egg and I Restaurant. Ever wonder what it would be like to be a writer...a writer of Christian books? Maybe you have even started to write but are not sure how to move forward or how to work through the self doubts. Well you must come to our next Sabbath Moments! Judy Gattis Smith, a member of TBC, and a published author, will talk about her spiritual journey as a writer for Christian Education. All adults are welcome! Please RSVP to Dorothy Werkmeister, 306-2216, [email protected] by Friday, Jan. 13. (limited seating)
GET CONNECTED
through Fellowship & Mission
WOMEN OF THE BIBLE - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (PM) winter study meets Tuesdays, January 10th through March 7th at 6:30 p.m. Required text: "Women & Identity," by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun & Tracey Bianchi, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 978-0-8308-3108-1. Books are available at Lifeway. Do you know women who experience hardships but laugh easily, love God and others while showing amazing grace through the storms of life? With openness and compassion, they are able to share their faith experiences to encourage us. In this nine week study, we will examine some extraordinary women of the Bible who demonstrate this grace. All women are invited to join and explore a new way of seeing ourselves and others. PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (AM) winter study meets Tuesdays, January 10th through April 11th at 10:30 a.m. Required Text: "Ephesians; Wholeness for a Broken World," by Andrew T. & Phyllis J. Le Peau, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 9780830830121. Books are available at Lifeway. Broken relationships, racial divisions, war between nations, we live in a "fractured" world. Is there any hope for reconciliation or a sense of wholeness? Paul's messages in his letter to the Ephesians guides us back to the future where God's plan unites everyone in Christ. Join the morning ladies study group in a friendly, open and often lively conversation about topics relevant to those years ago as well as today.
December 18, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
GET CONNECTED in 2017 through Small Groups & Sunday School
See a complete list of classes and studies on our website!
GET CONNECTED
This Week’s Calendar
SY - Sanctuary CR - Conference Room MP - Multi-Purpose Room CL - MP Classroom LL - Lower Level
YR - Youth Room NSY - Nursery KT - Kitchen Choir - Choir Room FC - Family Classroom OFF - Offsite
Thursday, December 22: 10:00 AM Thursday Morning Study (CL) 2:00 PM Knit Wits (CR) 7:00 PM Disciple Study (CR) 8:30 PM AA (MP) Saturday, December 24: 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (SY) 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (SY) 9:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship (SY) Sunday, December 25: 10:30 AM Christmas Day Worship (SY) 3:30 PM Worship at BWHC (offsite)
Church Offices are closed Dec. 26 - Jan. 2
endurance, gentleness ~ 1 Timothy 6:11
THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF
*To reach these disciples, please email [email protected]
SENIOR PASTOR Jim Dunkin*
ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross*
CONGREGATIONAL CARE CHAPLAIN Charles Hunt*
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack*
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, ALTERNATIVE Andrew Hamm*
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka*
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick*
ACCOMPANIST Tonya Cory*
STAFF MUSICIAN Justin Ott
DIRECTOR OF THE PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison*
CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford
AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka / Ben Brooks
THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAIR Heather Nghiem [email protected]
ADULT MINISTRIES Linda Saunders [email protected]
CHILDREN/FAMILY MINISTRIES Heather Nghiem [email protected]
CONGREGATIONAL CARE * this position is currently open
FACILITIES Ben Handzel [email protected]
FELLOWSHIP Jenn Inman [email protected]
FINANCE Lee Wallace [email protected]
GROUNDS Tom Doyle [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP Carol D’Arrigo [email protected]
MISSIONS Don Reich [email protected]
STAFF PARISH Tom Earle [email protected]
STEWARDSHIP Karen Harp [email protected]
WORSHIP Billy Pritchett [email protected]
YOUTH Rich Taylor [email protected]
As we begin 2017 . . .
Sunday, January 1, 2017: 10:30 AM New Years Day Worship (SY)
Sunday, January 8, 2017: 10:30 AM One Worship Service (SY)
Sunday, January 15, 2017: 10:30 AM One Worship Service (SY)
Lay Leaders 8:30 Ann Coble
10:30 Jackie Covolo
Ushers 8:30 Jim Allen, Dale Gentz, Don Reich, Scott McDowell
10:30 Billy Pritchett, Susan Ayers, Mark Saunders, Linda & Martin Reid
Greeters
8:30 Kris Kruse 10:30 Charles & Florence Hunt
The flowers on the chancel are placed as a Merry Christmas to the congregation,
given by Greg & Gayla Gardner and in honor of all the Keeton families,
given by Jim & Gloria Keeton.
Worship Attendance Last Week: 309
MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH Church Council, SPRC, Pastors & Staff
CHURCH FAMILY
Gwen Westerfeld, David Williams, Flora Williams, Betty Reich, Olivette Robinson, Betty Bonds, Ethel Miller, Mike Fedoriw,
Barbara Dove, Susan Crosby, Warren Ragsdale, Jim Allen, John Cardea
HOMEBOUND/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOME/ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES Marie Ball, Penny Goodall, Alice Palmer, Ethel Butler, Pauline McFarlane,
Mary Alice McCarthy, Joe Ruggiero, Helen Payne, Mary Quinlan, Eleanor Curtis, Dottie Arnaudin, Laraine Gallagher, Carl Williams
Prayers of sympathy and love to Martin & Linda Reid,
as Martin’s mother Virginia, died last week.
Prayers of sympathy and love to Adam & Ashley Hill, as Ashley’s brother died in an accident this week.
Prayers of sympathy and love to Jack & Helen Winn,
as Helen’s step-mother Betsy MacCord, died this week.
The extended prayer list is available in the entrance hallway.
One: Through God's love, we are restored and saved, for God entered our world in Jesus Christ, "not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." "Those who believe in him are not condemned." Friends, believe the glorious good news! Many: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
* RESPONSE BCH 71 / Screen Glory Be to the Father * THE PEACE OF CHRIST SPECIAL MUSIC (10:30) Carols of the Season The Men’s Breakfast Ensemble / Sandra Lacey, pianist
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD CHILDREN’S MESSAGE (10:30)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT READING / Screen Isaiah 7:10-17 (page 554)
* HYMN BCH 219 / Screen What Child Is This
GOSPEL READING / Screen Matthew 1:18-25 (page 783)
SERMON ENGAGED in Extravagant LOVE Dr. Jim C. Dunkin RESPONDING TO THE WORD
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH BCH 881 (Unison) / Screen The Apostles’ Creed ANTHEM Coventry Carol Robert Croo (8:30)The Brandermill Quartet The Winter Rose Joseph Martin (10:30) The Sanctuary Choir PASTORAL PRAYER AND 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came arr. Larry Shackley
* DOXOLOGY / Screen
PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) / Screen Gracious and loving God, we offer our prayers and these gifts to you in response to your great love for us. May these tokens of our love proclaim that the true reason for our joy this Christmas season is the birth of your love in human form in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, in whose name we pray. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC (8:30) Carols of the Season The Men’s Breakfast Ensemble / Sandra Lacey, pianist
* HYMN BCH 240 / Screen (10:30) Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
* BENEDICTION
* RESPONSE We’ll Dress the House Alfred Burt The Brandermill Quartet
* POSTLUDE Comfort, Comfort Now My People arr. Larry Shackley
GET CONNECTED
by praying for each other
Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m., for children (ages 3 - 5th grade) on the lower level,
youth (6th -12th grade) and adult small groups upstairs.
Childcare for infants and children through age 4 is available in the Nursery located in the entryway.
During worship services, children are welcome and at anytime are invited to sit at the PrayerGround table in the back of the Sanctuary. Activities sharing the message
of the day are provided to engage children during worship.
Rocking chairs are available for parents who would like to rock their infants.
Please join us in the Fellowship Hall today from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. for Coffee Fellowship. Your coffee is welcome during morning worship!
TODAY’S WORSHIP Dr. Jim C. Dunkin, Pastor
Rev. Ed Kross, Associate Pastor
The Brandermill Church Council has adopted a new mission statement: “The Brandermill Church, where engaged Disciples worship, study and serve.” This Advent we will reflect upon what it means to be ENGAGED with the meaning of God sending Jesus into our world . . . today, ENGAGED in Extravagant LOVE.
