SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Fourth Sunday in Advent December 18, :00 am

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1 Pre-Service Announcements Presenting the Light SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Fourth Sunday in Advent December 18, :00 am Mr. Mike Hayes Olivia Morris and Cameron Bradley Prelude Immanuel, Immanuel Children s Choir Christ Was Born in Bethlehem Children s Time Mrs. June Hayes *Pastoral Greeting and Call to Worship Dr. Ivan Peden Pastor: I greet you in the name of our risen Lord Jesus Christ. May Christ s peace be with you! People: And also with you! Pastor: Blessed be your name, O God. You reveal deep and mysterious things; you are light and in you is no darkness. People: Our darkness is passing away and already the true light is shining. Christmas Cantata A Noel Celebration Chancel Choir Lloyd Larson *Benediction Dr. Peden *Carrying the Light into the World *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude (*Please stand, as you are able.) Olivia Morris and Cameron Bradley Mrs. Trivett *Advent Hymn It Came upon the Midnight Clear UMH No. 218 Welcome and Registration of Attendance Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle Rev. Susan Ewing Mrs. Phyllis Moore and Miss Robin Royall Receiving Prayer Requests and Morning Prayer Rev. Ewing Giving of Our Tithes/Offerings and Prayer of Dedication Offertory Silent Night Mrs. Debby Trivett Wood, arr. *Doxology UMH No. 94 LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Participants in today s service: The Reverend Doctor Ivan H.M. Peden, Senior Minister The Reverend Susan H. Ewing, Associate Minister Mrs. June Hayes, Director of Christian Education Mrs. Debby Trivett, Director of Music and Organist Mrs. Allison Edwards, Accompanist: Children s Choir Mrs. Beth Johnson, Cantata Pianist Mr. Mike Hayes, Council on Ministries Chair; Pre-Service Announcements Olivia Morris and Cameron Bradley, Acolytes

LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC 27023 Website: www.lewisvilleumc.org Church E-mail: toni.jones@lewisvilleumc.

2 LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC Website: Church Parsonage: Church: Fax (Church): SUNDAY WORSHIP New Beginning (contemporary): 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jeff Patterson: District Superintendent Dr. Ivan Peden: Senior Pastor Rev. Susan Ewing: Associate Pastor June Hayes: Director of Christian Education Debby Trivett: Music Director Emily Roach: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Toni Jones: Secretary MINISTRY AND STAFF OF THE CHURCH Paul Leeland: Resident Bishop Ministers: Every Member of the Church Esther Gitobu: Missionary to Cambodia Bo Houff: Chairperson of Administrative Board Mike Hayes: Chairperson of Council on Ministries Dean Norman: Lay Leader June Hayes: Interim School Care Director Marcia Sexton: Preschool Director LUMC MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Book of Discipline 2012 LUMC VISION STATEMENT: The Vision of Lewisville United Methodist Church is to provide love, hope, and faith to all through education, fellowship, and worship of our Lord. We encourage stewardship of our time, our talents, and our gifts to support our church, our community, and our mission.

Christmas Caroling (see announcement) Monday 6:30 pm Toning with a Mission Class, Yokefellow Class 7:00 pm Troop 705 Patrol Leaders Meeting, Youth Room Tuesday 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room 7:00 pm

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, Dec. 18 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Contemporary), Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary (Cantata) 2:30 pm Last Sent Study, Yokefellow Class 4:00 pm Christmas Caroling (see announcement) Monday 6:30 pm Toning with a Mission Class, Yokefellow Class 7:00 pm Troop 705 Patrol Leaders Meeting, Youth Room Tuesday 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room 7:00 pm AHG, Asbury and Rooms 212 and 213 5:30-8:30 pm Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall Thursday 9:30 am Vienna Village Sat., Dec pm and 7:30 pm: Communion and Candlelight Service (see announcement) Sun., Dec :30 am Christmas Worship, Sanctuary (one service, no Sunday School) SYMPATHY: We express our Christian love and sympathy to Judy Redfield in the death of her cousin, Mitzi Bailey, on December 9. COLLEGE STUDENT CHRISTMAS PARTY THIS TUESDAY: Are you a college student or know someone who is? Help us spread the word that all college students are invited for a fun time of fellowship at the Bridge College Life Christmas Party on December 6:30-9:30pm. Attendees are asked to bring a finger food, drink and a lawn chair. RSVP to Emily Roach, Party will be at the Roaches' house, 1836 Ellison Creek Road, Lewisville. HELP SOMEONE WITH CHRISTMAS! LCAP receives several calls each year asking for help for Christmas for their families. If you are willing to adopt a family for Christmas, please call Rita GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 am Service) Dec. 18 Dave and Susan Britten Dec. 25: One Service at 10:30 am in Sanctuary GREETERS (11:00 am Service) Month of December: Don and Carolyn Petty Children s Church Schedule 8:30 am Worship Service Dec. 18 June Hayes Dec. 25 No Children s Church Nursery Schedule, Dec. 18: 8:30 am Nursery: Joan Hart 11:00 am Nursery: Jessica and Daniel Baker Nursery Schedule, Dec. 25: Christmas Sunday: no nursery 2017 CONFIRMATION CLASS: The 2017 Confirmation Class will be starting in January. Generally, Confirmation Class includes 6 th grade and higher youth. To make sure your youth is on our list, please call the church office, , or June Hayes at junechayes@gmail.com. CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION AND CANDLE LIGHTING SER- VICES: Two services: 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. An inspiring service to celebrate the night of our Lord s birth. The service will include music/ carols, inspirational thoughts, Holy Communion and a candle lighting service that will touch your heart. Bring the whole family (we have a special time for the children), extended family and friends, and make this Christmas Eve a night to remember. Don t miss this wonderful celebration on this holy night.

4 Catalyst News: Emily will be in the office Monday & Wednesday of this week. TODAY: º 9:45am- AM Catalyst in Youth Room º 12pm- Volunteer Meeting º 4pm- Christmas Caroling º --> Christmas Party to Anderson's Home (9497 Shallowford Road, Lewisville). We will send out a text when we are on our way to the Anderson's from caroling. If you aren't on our text list and aren't going caroling, be sure to add yourself this afternoon! Youth: Please bring a wrapped $10 (or less) gift for Dirty Santa. Tuesday: HS Breakfast Bojangles, 7:30am Sunday: Christmas Day- No Catalyst. Will resume 1/8 with Small Groups. STAFF CHRISTMAS LOVE OFFERING: Again this year, the Staff-Parish Committee wants to give the congregation an opportunity to contribute to a love offering for the church staff of Ivan, Susan, June, Emily, Debby, and Toni. This is the last Sunday we will present this opportunity. The money collected will be divided and presented before Christmas. INVITATION: The Watkins Family, The Owens Family, and the Hayes Family would like to invite you to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Daniel, John, and Jackson on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 7 pm in the sanctuary. Reception immediately following. Please join us! OUR SUPPLY OF PRAYER SHAWLS IS GETTING LOW!! Our prayer shawls are taken to the homebound and others going through difficult times. Thanks for all your help in the past. Please begin knitting and crocheting again. These prayer shawls mean so much to those who receive them! CHILI, CORNBREAD & DESSERT SUBMISSION ONLINE FOR COOKOFF! If you re interested in submitting chili, cornbread, or dessert for the annual Chili Cookoff Fundraiser, go to to submit today. All proceeds for this year s cook-off will benefit the youth, college student and adult participants going to Guatemala in June Save the date for this fundraiser & tell all of your loved ones - January 29th, 6-8pm. You will also be able to sign up after each service in the month of January. END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS: Federal law requires that all contributions to LUMC must be either in our hands by December 31st or, if mailed, post-marked on or before December 31st in order to qualify the giver for a tax deduction in Gifts received which don t meet these requirements will be gratefully accepted and credited to STEWARDSHIP MOMENT: We are blessed with many opportunities to help the ministries of our church with financial gifts. One way that is often overlooked but that is relatively simple and painless is a gift of appreciated stock. The process is a win-win for many because of possible tax treatment and other factors. (Consult your tax professional for advice, of course.) Please consider this opportunity. If you do intend to participate, contact the church office or a member of the finance team so the gift can be matched with the donor for pledge credit. STEWARDSHIP: As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Presence Dec. 11 Sunday School: 136 8:30 Service: :00 Service: 151 Promises to Keep: Gifts Dec. 11 General Budget $20, Capital Improvement $ 1, Hunger Fund $ Bus Fund $ Discretionary Fund $ Bell Tower Fund $ LCAP $ Angel Tree Fund $

Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday in Advent 8:30 am New Beginning Worship Service 11:00 am Special Christmas Music (Noel by Larson) and Worship 4:00 pm LUMC Family Christmas Caroling Sat.

5 Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday in Advent 8:30 am New Beginning Worship Service 11:00 am Special Christmas Music (Noel by Larson) and Worship 4:00 pm LUMC Family Christmas Caroling Sat., December 24: (Christmas Eve) YOU RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT LUMC Sunday, December 25: Sunday, January 4: Epiphany 5:00 pm Communion and Candlelight Service 7:30 pm Communion and Candlelight Service 10:30 am One Worship Service in the Sanctuary (Children are welcome to wear their pajamas.) THE PRESCHOOL would like to invite you to attend our Christmas musical special presentation entitled Where s Baby Jesus? We will have two specials: Monday, Dec. 19, and Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 11 am in the sanctuary. Come join us as we spread some Christmas cheer! We re going caroling on Sunday, December 18. Meet in the old parking lot at 4:00 pm SHARP. We ll carpool from there. We ll conclude our evening with heavy hors d oeuvres and finger foods. If you d like to join us, please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate or turn it in to the church office by noon on Dec Yes, we d like to go Christmas caroling. I ll bring heavy hors d oeuvres.. Name Questions? Call Shannon Williams, , or June Hayes, There will be (#) in our group. I will bring finger foods.

SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Third Sunday in Advent December 13, :00 am

Pre-Service Announcements SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Third Sunday in Advent December 13, 2015 11:00 am Mr. Mike Hayes Offertory Anthem Advent Jubilate! Chancel Choir Shackley *Doxology UMH No. 94 LASST