MT. TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH. First Sunday of Christmas December 30, 2018

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1 MT. TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH First Sunday of Christmas December 30, 2018

2 Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church 1000 B Avenue, West Columbia, South Carolina Phone: (803) Fax: (803) Welcome to Mt. Tabor. We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today! Please fill out and return the card in your pew rack so we may have a record of your attendance. Our ushers and greeters will be glad to answer any questions you may have about our worship service. We hope that you will experience the presence of the Risen Christ today! Mt. Tabor s Nursery. A nursery is provided during both worship services for children of suggested ages infant to four years old. However, we encourage all children to remain in worship as it is in worship that they learn the faith of the church. In an effort to ensure a safe haven for our children, parents are responsible for signing their child in and out of the nursery as stated in our Risk and Abuse Policy. New Mother s Suite. Our Church Council and Long Range Planning Committee are excited to announce that Phase I of preparations for the Room 116 Mother's Suite are completed. Although we will continue to make decorative improvements during Phase II, nursing mothers are now invited to take advantage of this private space. Child Protection Policy. Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church is committed to being a safe place for children and youth. Our congregation has enacted policies and procedures designed to minimize the risk of abuse. Copies of our Child Protection Policy are available in the narthex and in the Church Office. Children s Activity Bags. Children s activity bags are available in the Narthex and can be found hanging under the picture board. These bags contain coloring sheets, activity sheets and crayons for the children to use during the service as well as an information sheet for reminders about the bag. At the end of the service, the child can take home the sheets used and return the bag to the narthex so it is available for the next service. Our hope is that this children s ministry will be another way for our children to enjoy worship with their families. Communion. Normally, communion is celebrated with wine and bread; however, those with allergies may choose to receive communion in one kind either bread or wine. Either is an acceptable practice. Grape juice is also available. Altar Flowers. The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Acy, Blair, Bob, Katie, Betsy, Patrick, Rachel, Joe, Anna, Tom, Rebekah, Alex, Roxanne, and Auston in honor of Bob & Barbara Livingston s 42 nd wedding anniversary. We are fortunate to witness the love and compassion they have for each other as an example for us to live by daily. Bulletin Covers. The bulletin covers are given to the glory of God by Jack, Joe, Connor, Margaret Raye, Emily, Barbara, Georgia, Ford, Greyson, Court, and Foster in honor of Bob & Barbara Livingston s 42 nd wedding anniversary on December 27 th. Rev. Wade T. Roof, III, Senior Pastor Rev. Rus Stilwell, Pastor of Visitation Worship Leaders Rev. Emily Willhide, Pastor of Faith Formation Ms. Sharon Witherell, Director of Music/Organist Luke Delason, Seminarian

3 First Sunday of Christmas Lessons and Carols During Christmastime, our attention is drawn to the holy family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. We, too, are God's children and part of a holy family, set apart through the baptismal waters in which we have been washed. As we end one year and begin another, we ask how God's likeness in Christ may become more visible in us, God's new offspring. PRELUDE Carols of Christmas Traditional ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS DIALOG The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. GATHERING SONG Angels We Have Heard on High Hymn 289 OPENING PRAYER The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. All-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened weary hearts with peace. Call us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. LESSONS AND CAROLS First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7 Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming Hymn 272 Second Reading: Micah 5:2-5a O Little Town of Bethlehem Hymn 279 Third Reading: ` Luke 1:26-35, 38 The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came Hymn 265 Fourth Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Angels, from the Realms of Glory Hymn 275

4 Fifth Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Away in a Manger Hymn 277 Sixth Reading: Luke 2:8-20 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hymn 270 Seventh Reading: Luke 2:21-22, Joy to the World Hymn 267 Eighth Reading: Matthew 2:1-18 What Child Is This Hymn 296 Ninth Reading: John 1:1-14 In the Bleak Midwinter Hymn 294 OFFERING Silence for Reflection VOLUNTARY Angels Christmas Medley Gary Lanier OFFERTORY HYMN Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Hymn 288 RESPONSIVE PRAYER Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on earth. Blessed are you, Prince of peace. You rule the earth with truth and justice. Send your gift of peace to all nations of the world. Blessed are you, Son of Mary. You share our humanity. Have mercy on the sick, the dying, and all who suffer this day. Blessed are you, Son of God. You dwell among us as the Word made flesh. Reveal yourself to us in word and sacrament that we may bear your light to all the world. 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 and ever. Amen. BLESSING Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

5 May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever. Amen. SENDING HYMN Go, Tell It on the Mountain Hymn 290 DISMISSAL Go in Peace, Serve the Newborn King! Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Carols of Christmas Traditional Lord Teach Us To Pray: As God s people called to love one another, let us pray for the following members of our church family, who celebrate the anniversary of their baptism this week: Pam Burnett, Patricia Elledge, Vivian Gaughan, Chuck Goldsmith, Ruth Goldsmith, Rick Lusk, Blanche Lybrand, Jay W. Ragley, Dusty Rhodes, Wade Roof, Irina Roof, Dennis Rybicki Jr., Larry Taylor, Rhett Thomas III, Janet Wood. This Week s Prayer Concerns: Lib Manus. Ongoing Prayer Concerns: Maurice Dunlap, Chuck Willyerd, Matthew Hook, Elise Harmon, Lucky Jones, Ann Callison, Adele Rodgers, Lois Cromer, Mary Hamson, Terry Tucker, Fred & Jeanette Carter, Edith Shealy, Sybil Kennedy, Faye Smith, Lisa Long. Family & Loved Ones of Mt. Tabor: Linda Goodson, Mike Teague, John Tony Anntoinette, Nancy Hoskins Turner, Scott Willyerd, John Bundrick, Isabelle Sundlie, Bill Hunnicutt. Members of Mt. Tabor Serving in the Military: Samuel Davis, Bob Livingston, Mike Willhide, Scott Hash, John Post, Dallas Phillips. Family and Loved Ones Serving in the Military: Edwin Torres, Jacob Henry Burgan, Jacob Roe, Patrick Morris, Ben Barron, Barry Duncan, Michael Barfield, Adam Mintz, David Mathews, Bernd Koehler, John Ward. The Family Of: Edwin Crawford, Sue Gillis, Lee Gene Williamson. Please help us keep our prayer list up to date by calling the church office with any names to be added or removed. Otherwise, names remaining on the prayer list for more than 2 months will be removed.

6 8:30 A.M. Worship Assistants 11:00 A.M. Acolytes Hunter Dinkins Crucifers Joey Sullivan Ray Conrad Lectors Harry or Cheryl Prim Sue Jones Greeters Debbie McLeod Jimmy Williams Ushers Paul Addy Lucky Jones Curren Taylor Paul Jacobs Foster McLeod Harry Prim Miley Rhodes Communion Assistants Annie Ruth Addy Julianne Jones Nursery Assistants Whitney Glass Irelou Moye, piano Musicians Irelou Moye, piano Pete Davis, cello Pete Davis, cello

7 Sunday School Superintendent Linda Spainhour Secretary/Treasurer Jeanie & Paul Jacobs Nursery Pianist Janice West Nursery Room 107 Room 124 Disciples Room 109 Nancy Allen Joe Vasquez Dottie Ford 1, 2 & 3 Year Olds Room 117 Augsburg Room 101 Barbara Livingston Tina Conrad Rhonda White Mindy Williams Curriculum - Deep Blue Charles Easley Freddie Fulmer Lavaughn Keisler Allen Wise Jean Latimer, Sub Curriculum - Augsburg Adult Bible Studies 4 & 5 Year Olds Room th, 10 th, 11 th & 12 th Grade Room st Grade Room 307 Russell Pauly Pam Berrian Irina Roof Barbara Stilwell Betsy Sippel Curriculum - Whirl Jennifer Pauly Tommy Smith Whitney & Ricky Glass 2nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Grade Room 304 New Seekers Room 121 Anna Scyphers Don Simmons Jimmy Williams Pastor Emily Ann Spainhour, Sub Pastor Wade Curriculum - Whirl Pam Burnett, Sub 6 th, 7 th & 8 th Grade Room 302 Friends & Followers Room 303 Linda Spainhour Harry Prim Whitney Glass, Sub

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