The Wonder of a Promise Fulfilled Rev. Susan Kingsley December 23, Midland First United Methodist Church. Featring:

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1 The Wonder of a Promise Fulfilled Rev. Susan Kingsley December 23, 2018 Midland First United Methodist Church Featring:

2 Order of Worship - 9 AM Sunday, December 23, 2018 Liturgist: Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS Preparation for Worship is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE Good Christian Friends, Rejoice! arr. J. Stainer Midland FUMC Orchestra ADVENT READING AND CANDLE LIGHTING 9 am: Barclay and Sherry Goff 11:15 am: Doug and Deb Pollock Speaker 1: Speaker 2: Speaker 3: Speaker 4: Prayer: Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means God is with us. Matthew 1:23. (light the first three candles) This fourth week of Advent, we light the Joy candle and reflect on the wonder of the promise that is Jesus. (light the fourth candle) We wish for the world to know the promise fulfilled in our king, the Prince of Peace, the Wonderful Counselor. With the Psalmist we declare, Many are the wonders you have done, the things you have planned for us. Today we focus on the joy that is ours in the promised Christ, God with us. God of promise, thank you for sending Jesus to fulfill all of your promises to us. Show us ways that we can keep the promise of Christmas by being your hands and feet in the lives of others. Amen. *OPENING HYMN Hark! the Herald Angels Sing #240 PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD S PRAYER & CHORAL RESPONSE 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. ANTHEM How Great Our Joy! arr. C. Courtney Chancel Choir - Grace Marra, director; Midland FUMC Orchestra

3 OFFERING OF TITHES & GIFTS Children are invited to head to KidZone during the Offertory, and they can be picked up in The Hub after worship. Children may also remain in this service with their families. Offertory The Birthday of a King O Holy Night arr. R. Douglas Midland FUMC Orchestra *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 *Prayer of Dedication HYMN (seated) O Little Town of Bethlehem #230 CALL TO SCRIPTURE Thy Word is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 READING OF THE WORD Scripture Reading Matthew 1:23, 9:36, 28:20b Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Wonder of a Promise Fulfilled Rev. Susan Kingsley *HYMN The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve TFWS#2241 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Price/Besig (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE *Worshipers standing, if able Welcome! We hope you were blessed during worship with us, as it is our hope and prayer that you find the presence of God here, and a spirit of friendliness and warmth. We invite you to join us for refreshments and fellowship from 10-11:15 am in the Parlor. The order of worship for the 11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service will be announced by the Worship Leader and portions will also be shown on the video screen. Following the 9 am and 11:15 services, Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis will meet with those who have prayer needs in the Chapel.

4 The altar flowers are given in celebration of Dave and Cheryl Hunt s 50th wedding anniversary on December 28. Adult Sunday School - 10:15 am Carolyn Landis Class - The Hub; The Forum Class - The Hub; Roger Mead Group - Rm. 14 Children & Youth Sunday School - 10:15 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm. (Special needs kids), P4 K-2nd grades, Rm. 6; 3rd & 4th grades, Rm. 30; 5th-7th grades, The LOFT (Rm. 34); 9th-12th grades, Senior High Lounge Childcare/KidZone 9 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 8:45 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. 11:15 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 11 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. FOR YOUR INFORMATION A cry room (Parlor) is available. Please see an usher for assistance. Hearing assistance is available, please see an usher for details. Portable footstools are available; please see an usher. Prayer request cards in the pew racks are for your convenience in making prayer requests. You may place the cards in the offering plate. The loose coins in the offering plate today and every Sunday are designated for areas of hunger in Midland County and around the world. Large Print Bulletins, Hymnals, and Announcement Bulletins are available from an usher.

5 Midland First United Methodist Church W A Volume 45, Issue 51 December 23, 2018 Celebration for Rev. Jung Eun Yum and Somi Nam Yum today Two weeks ago, Rev. Jung Eun Yum and his wife, Somi, became fullfledged U.S. citizens. You are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall between services today to celebrate their accomplishment. Refreshments will be provided. PLEASE JOIN US ON DECEMBER 24! 5 pm - Family Worship The Gift That Keeps Giving 1 John 4:9 John Engler preaching 7 pm - Candlelight Service The Wonder of Jesus Birth Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis preaching 11 pm - Candlelight & Holy Communion The Wonder of Jesus Birth Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis preaching The church office will be closed on the following days in observance of Christmas and New Year s Day: Dec. 24: Closing at noon Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 31: Closing at noon Jan. 1: Closed Please note: Due to the holidays, the Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 bulletins will not be mailed out. They will be available to view online at your bulletin announcements to announcements@fumcmid.org by noon 10 days prior to the Sunday you want them to run.

6 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 51 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS December 23, 2018 Coming in Worship Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Sanctuary Dec. 30 As Time Marches On Rev. Dr. Lisa McIlvenna Luke 2:22-40 Jan. 6 God Is Waiting for Your Invitation Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Genesis 18:1-12 Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Dave and Cheryl Hunt are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Dec. 28. They were married in this church by Rev. Dr. Wayne North. Please offer them congratulations when you see them. As the year end nears, we want to thank you all for your steadfast giving and support to FUMC. Our many programs and missions would not be possible without your faithfulness. If it is on your mind to make a year-end gift or pledge fulfillment, we ask that you refer to the following guidelines: Gifts received on/before Dec. 31 Credited to 2018 Mail postmarked on/before Dec Credited to 2018 Transfers of stock, IRA or charitable gifts...according to date provided by broker All others Credited to 2019 New video operators needed We are in need of additional volunteers for the operation of the video system during worship and other activities in the Sanctuary. No prior experience is needed and the initial training should be accomplished in a couple of hours. We have just installed a new state-of-the-art video system. The work is performed in the video room in the lower level, with the complete ability to follow and hear the service. If you are interested or desire more information about this opportunity, contact Tom Randolph at ext. 122, or leave your name and phone number with the sound booth operator on Sunday. Page 2

7 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 51 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS December 23, 2018 Fellowship & Service for Middle School and Sr. High Youth Middle School & Sr. High Youth, please join us each Sunday from 6-7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise) for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! We begin the evening in The Hub. Questions? Contact John Engler, Activities December 23 & 30 No meeting Save the Date! FUMC Winter Retreat February 1-3, 2019 Get ready for the Chronological Bible study Why not make a resolution that will truly enrich your life spiritually? Starting Jan. 1, we challenge you to read the One Year Chronological Bible with others in the congregation. You will develop a deeper understanding of God and His love for all people. The pastors sermons will be based on the reading for that week beginning in January. Some Life Groups and Sunday School classes will provide the opportunity to discuss what you are learning. The One-Year Chronological Bibles (NLT) are available on the counter near the church office for $10. Notes to Parents: Consider getting your kids the Jesus Storybook Bible when you pick up your copy of the Chronological Bible! Both are on the office counter. It is a great way for kids to benefit from the challenge also. There is a schedule included in each kid s Bible which lists the matching date in the adult Bible. Page 3

8 VOLUME 45, ISSUE 51 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS December 23, 2018 Helping people to know, love, and share Jesus Christ First United Methodist Church 315 W. Larkin, Midland, Michigan Office: Fax: Staff Phone Extensions and Addresses MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Senior Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis jdlandis@fumcmid.org Assoc. Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum jeyum@fumcmid.org Adult Ministries Pastor - Rev. Susan Kingsley skingsley@fumcmid.org Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black jblack@fumcmid.org Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler jengler@fumcmid.org Director of Children s Ministries - Abby Shephard ashephard@fumcmid.org Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd hkidd@fumcmid.org Admin. Director - Noel Contardi ncontardi@fumcmid.org PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF Community Assistance - Maureen Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson... pwilson@fumcmid.org Volunteer Ministries Leader - Kathy Hoffman khoffman@fumcmid.org Ministry Staff Admin. - Tonya Simons tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Admin. - Victoria Ritter vritter@fumcmid.org Membership/Music Admin. - Teri Beasley tbeasley@fumcmid.org Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen lhiltunen@fumcmid.org Building Supervisor - Rob Grocholski rgrocholski@fumcmid.org Sound Ministry/IT Leader - Tom Randolph tarandol@gmail.com Receptionist - Marcia Payne mpayne@fumcmid.org Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl... fumcvideoministry@yahoo.com Webmaster - Jennifer Klingler... jklingler@fumcmid.org Bulletin Announcements... announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests... prayer@fumcmid.org Kitchen Youth Center Nursery Sunday Morning Worship Broadcasts MCTV Charter AT&T U-verse :00 PM on Tuesdays 9:30 PM on Thursdays Attendance Sunday, Dec. 16 9:00 am :15 am WMPX (1490 AM) Radio 11:00 AM each Sunday Page 4