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The liturgical color is purple, symbolizing the season of watching and waiting for the Messiah to come.
“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ,
the Son of God.”
Welcome, Concerns Please turn off or silence electronic devices before you enter for worship.
Passing of the Peace of Christ
Prelude “There’s Something About That Name” Gloria and William Gaither The Prelude is a pathway into the presence of God. Therefore let the worshipers remain silent and
contemplative. Lift up a prayer for your church family, staff, ministers & the work of Christ in the world.
Choral Call To Worship “Will We Know Him?”
* The Chiming of the Hour (Congregation stands)
* Opening Hymn “Prepare Ye” from Godspell
Prepare Ye the way of the Lord, Prepare Ye the way of the Lord
Small Ensemble | Scholarship Singers
* Affirmation of Faith UMH Pg. 881
* The 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.
Reception of New Members | 8:30 Ginger Serey UMH Pg. 38
11:00 Barbara & Gene Cherry and Loretta & James Gwinn
Sacrament of Holy Baptism | 11:00 David James Cher ry UMH Pg. 39
“Baptized in Water” TFWS Pg. 2248
Choral Call To Prayer
Pastoral 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.
The Advent Reading and Lighting of the Advent Candle Luke 3:4-6
8:30 | Donna, Norman and Reagan McQueen 11:00 | Sherrill and Charlie Allen
Offertory Prayer (Ushers will come forward at this time)
Celebrating Grace by Returning God’s Tithes and Giving Our Offerings
Offertory “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel)” arr. Rudolf Moser
* The Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (Olde Hundredth) UMH pg. 95
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.
Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017
Order of Worship
UMH Pg. 70
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Children’s Sermon Rev. Tom Brittain Children 3 years old to Kindergarten are invited to attend Little Church.
Please pick them up following the service in room 201, Wesley Bldg.
* Hymn of Preparation “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH Pg. 196
* The Sermon Text Mar k 1:1-8
Anthem “Prepare the Way Of The Lord” arr. Rowan
Soloist | Kim Alexander
Sermon “A Message From a Bug Eater” Rev. Dr. William H. Phillips
* Hymn of Response “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” UMH Pg. 626
* Benediction
* Benediction Response “Emmanuel, Emmanuel” UMH Pg. 204
* Postlude “Andante” Ch. F. Rudolph * * *
(*) Indicates please stand as you are able.
We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
Flowers
The flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of our 59th wedding anniversary,
by Phyllis and Bob Poston.
The 2018 FLOWER CALENDAR is open to receive your special dates of remembrance. Contact Terry
in the church office (843-448-7164/[email protected]) to select a date. Families, SS Classes and
other groups may choose a date and share the cost of the beautiful Sunday morning floral arrangements.
The flowers live on throughout the week in smaller arrangements designed and delivered by faithful
volunteers.
Assisting in Worship
Little Church Video Audio
8:30 | TBD Jan Davis & Jim Lewis 8:30 | Tonia & Morgan Clemmons
11:00 | Mary Madison Langway 11:00 | Dylan Jollie
Attendance Members and regular visitors please let us know of your
attendance this morning by signing the attendance book.
If you are a first time visitor, please fill out the visitor
information attached to the Steeple and place in the
offering plate and don’t forget to stop by our visitor area
in the narthex...we have a gift for you!
Sunday School
We offer Sunday school for children age 3 through adult
each Sunday from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Children
First Church invites families to worship together. We also
offer “Little Church” to children ages 3 through kindergarten
following the Children’s Sermon Time. Little Church is a
child-friendly “mini” worship service in room 201 of the
Wesley Building (upstairs). Parents, please pick up your
children immediately after worship.
***Ask the ushers for children’s Wiggle Bags, hearing
devices and large print hymnals***
Greeters for December Front Entrance Broadway Entrance Office Entrance
8:30 | Ushers 8:30 | Ushers 8:30 | Lou & Eileen Quattrocchi 11:00 | Dylan Jollie 11:00 | Sharri Hammond 11:00 Judy Ogden
Usher Teams for December 8:30 | Captain: Toby Ward and Co-Captain: Harry Branton
Anne Andrews, Ron Andrews, John Bolek, Ron Bjorklund, Ashely Booth, Debbie Champion,
Jerry Champion, Greg Clemmons, Charlie Floyd, Judy Hall, Roger Hall, James Moore, Leita Moore
11:00 | Captain: Ray Floyd and Co-Captain: Neal Bowers
Dabney Joyner, Jim Creel, Jr., Joe Castellano, Art Magill, David Meese, Buddy Styers
Acolyte Bible Bearers Crucifers
8:30 | Arlayna Deese 8:30 | Zayda Deese 8:30 | Reagan McQueen 11:00 | Summer Stewart 11:00 | Rawley Merchant