Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 ~ 10:30 a.m.

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2 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 ~ 10:30 a.m. Welcome to a time of Sabbath, rest, and renewal WE CENTER OURSELVES ON GOD Glade Matters Shared moments of information and inspiration about our church family Prelude The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came Paul Manz Processional Hymn Once in Royal David s City #145 *Call to Worship Leader: God has appointed for us places and responsibilities. Come now to claim what God has entrusted to us. People: We hear God calling us, and we seek to respond. We feel God s presence and sense God s purposes. Leader: In steadfast love and faithfulness God keeps covenant with us. People: We gather together to remember that God rules, that nothing in our lives is beyond God s care. Leader: No enemies within or without can affect or disturb when we turn to the One who strengthens us. People: We turn away from violence, troubles, and fear to seek God s revelation and sing our Creator s praise. Lighting of the Advent Wreath Candle The Candle of Love L: Love s memory is long. As we come to the last Sunday of Advent, we recall the many times we have been here before with still so much to do and so much love left unexpressed. The Hebrew Bible lesson today recalls a promise to King David, which understood to be fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. Love s promise is often kept in unexpected ways.

3 P: God s love endures forever. In a world where even evergreens turn dry and brittle, God s love is the one reality on which we can rely. Today, we prepare for the greatest expression of that love, as we.listen once more for the Word in the words. First Testament Lesson 2 Samuel 7: 1-11; 16 L: This is a word for today. P: God s love endures forever. Through acts as simple and common as the birth of a baby, God transforms the world, and God s promises are kept. It is that expression of faithful Love we anticipate and celebrate this day. It is that promise that brings light to our deepest night. L: So, as we light the fourth candle in eager anticipation of God s greatest promise fulfilled, what else can we do but name this candle Love? Hymn of Response One Candle Is Lit (verses 1 through 4) Time With Children Epistle Lesson Romans 16: Gospel Lesson Luke 1: L: The Word of God, for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God! Anthem O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. Louise Grant Reflecting on the Word Love Won t Let Us Be Afraid *Hymn My Heart Sings Out with Joyful Praise #106

4 Sharing our Joys and Concerns Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray Silent Prayer Prayer The Prayer Jesus Taught Us 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. WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD S WILL AND CARE Offertory Ave Maria Franz Schubert *Doxology *Recessional Hymn All Earth Is Waiting #121 Postlude Savior of the Nations, Come J. S. Bach Worship Participants Pastor: Rev. Philip Curran Music Director: Dr. William Powell, III Ushers: Terry & Andre Cornelis Greeters: The Frederick Family Lay Reader: Ruth Ann Engel Acolyte: Rylee Remsburg Nursery: Kim & Cole Stevens

5 Food Bank for December and January Let s help our neighbors chase away the chill of winter with donations of coffee, low-fat/low-sugar instant creamers, hot chocolate, tea bags, canned soups, and oatmeal. As well as food donations, cash donations are also accepted by the Glade Valley Community Services at P. O. Box 655, Walkersville, MD NOTE: We have received a special request from the GVCS for boxes of cereal. Our next Community Dinner is scheduled for Friday, January 16th. More details will be given at a later date. Thanks to Larry & Nancy Sweet for the lighting of the Advent Candle during the worship service today. Please enjoy the beautiful Poinsettias Garden in the sanctuary. They are presented in remembrance and in honor of our loved ones. Thank you to all that provided the poinsettias. Every Sunday the altar is adorned with beautiful flowers that have been provided by church members for their family and loved ones. Please sign up for a Sunday or two during We would love to have altar flowers provided for every Sunday in If flowers are ordered from the local florist, they will deliver to the church for you. The sign-up sheet is in the back of the sanctuary. Second Mile Giving for December The Frederick Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs The Religious Coalition for Emergency Needs is a faith-based organization helping the homeless, sick, and needy in Frederick County. They help families who need food, are in danger of being evicted from their homes, those needing assistance with utility bills, needing healthcare, dental care, and prescription, and the homeless. To find out more information visit:

6 Please plan to join the youth this afternoon 4:00-6:00 p.m. as they go caroling down the streets of Walkersville. We will meet at the church before heading down the streets and then come back for cocoa and cookies. The youth will be preparing the luminaries for Christmas Eve after the refreshments. The December Consistory Meeting is scheduled after the worship service today in the Fireside room. The Glade Guild will meet on January 25th at 11:30 a.m. right after the worship service. They will be meeting on Sunday s during the winter months. Glade UCC Sunday School Alumni Breakfast January 4, 2015, 9:15 a.m. Whether you are 18 or 80+, please join us and catch up with your friends. A BIG APPLAUSE to Lisa Byrd, all the cast members, and support staff that provided us with a wonderful Christmas Pageant last Sunday. What a fantastic job! It was enjoyed by all.

7 In the event of inclement weather, Glade Church will hold church services unless cancellation announcements are issued on our web site at Facebook page, or these local radio stations, WFMD (AM 93.0), WFRE (FM 99.9), or WAFY (FM Key 103.1). Sunday school will be cancelled when the snow emergency plan is in effect at 8:00 a.m. in Frederick County. THIS WEEK AT GLADE Sun., Dec :30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Glade Players Rehearsal, Stage 11:30 a.m. Consistory Meeting, FS 4:00 p.m. GYG Christmas Caroling Tues., Dec. 23 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop Meeting, Classroom Wed., Dec. 24 8:30 p.m. Musical Prelude 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sun., Dec. 28 9:15 a.m. Education Hour 10:30 a.m. Annual Hymn Sing