CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP 1st Sunday of Advent

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1 CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP 1st Sunday of Advent November 30, :00am 450 Randolph Avenue, Elkins WV Worship each Sunday is broadcast live over WDNE 1240 AM

2 Welcome to this time of worship and prayer. ASSEMBLING IN GOD S NAME WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to those visiting today! Please fill out a Visitor Card found in the pew rack and place it in the Offering Plate. Also, everyone please pass the red fellowship pad down the pew and back again noticing those with whom you are worshiping today. Prayer Cards are in the pew racks. Please place cards in the basket in front of the pulpit during the Passing of the Peace. Our church is handicapped accessible. There is an area set aside for wheelchairs on the left front section of the theater-type seats we call the Amen Section. Thank you, The Starcher family for serving as our Liturgist this morning. *Indicates an invitation to stand, if you are able. Our thanks to Mark Armentrout, assistant organist, for playing our service this morning. The Christmas Eve Service at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church will be held at 7pm. PRELUDE: Oh, Come, Emmanuel Wilbur Held CALL TO WORSHIP: L: We light this candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ, who is called the Son of the Most High, Luke 1 P: and of whose kingdom there will be no end. L: About the hour of Christ s coming no one knows; Mark 13 therefore keep awake, for you do not know when the time will come. P: Heaven and earth will pass away Mark 13 but the word of God endures forever. OPENING PRAYER *HYMN #82 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus *CALL TO CONFESSION Like a faded, dry leaf that the wind blows away, Isaiah 64:6b our sins dry us up: 2

3 faded and brittle we are carried off by the wrongs we have done. Yet God loves us still and is able to restore and renew us with the water of life. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) God-with-us, even in Advent, we confess that you can seem far away. Isaiah 64:5b,7 You are hidden when we need you near. In our hurt, doubt, and fear, we do not try to draw closer to you; Instead, we lash out against you, our neighbor, even those we love. Forgive us, we pray, and come to save us! Psalm 80:2-7 Let your face shine until our tears are dried, our sins are faded, And our hope is restored. After all, we belong to you, and in your hands, We can be made new. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. *THE KYRIE Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, Have mercy upon us. *ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS *THE GLORIA PATRI #583 Gloria, Gloria *SHARING GOD S PEACE PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD SCRIPTURE READING Old Testament Isiah 64:1-9 Pew Bible pg. 652 New Testament Mark Pew Bible pg. 47 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! GOD S WORD FOR THE CHILDREN (After the Children s Time, those younger than first grade may go upstairs with our attendants. Because we value children in our worship service, these younger ones are also welcome to stay with their family during the service at the family s discretion.) 3

4 HYMN #92 While We Are Waiting, Come (verse 1 only) GOD S WORD FOR OUR LIVES Advent Begins with the End Rev. Peter A. Vial RESPONDING TO THE GOOD NEWS *HYMN #93 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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 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 PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Savior of the Nations, Come Paul Manz *DOXOLOGY #606 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God, above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 4

5 *HYMN #106 FOLLOWING GOD INTO THE WORLD Prepare the Way *BENEDICTION AND BLESSING *RESPONSE #88 O, Come, O Come, Emmanuel (verse 1 only) Faith Community Notes TYRAND PARISH CHRISTMAS CHILD PROGRAM The Presbyterian Women will once again be accepting donations to help sponsor this program. For a donation of $15.00, they will provide a needy child with new socks, underwear, a warm hat and gloves, and a new toy. Donations may be left in the church office, with your circle chairman, or Sandy Godwin, the PW treasurer. We will accept donations through November 30, Tyrand Parish also runs a Christmas Store during December. We will accept monetary donations for it through December 7th. Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you and your families this holiday season. CHILDREN S BELL CHOIR DMPC would like our smaller kiddos (ages 3 and up) to participate in this year s Christmas Bell Choir Concert! After Children s Time on Sundays, we will go upstairs & practice while Mom & Dad enjoy the service. We will practice on November 30th and December 7th & 14th. Our concert will take place during worship on December 21, So, bring the kids to church the next couple of weeks and they can have fun learning the bells! Thanks! Ginny CHRISTMAS BAZAAR DECEMBER 6TH 9AM-1PM The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon at the church located at 302 First Street. The Bazaar will begin at 9am. The Ladies of the Church will be providing soup and sandwiches for the luncheon which will begin at 11am. Lunch may be eaten there or carried out. Please stop by and see all the goodies they have for sale! 5

6 A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS WITH JACK GIBBONS DEC. Join us for the world premier of two Christmas carols written by Jack Gibbons and sung by the D&E College Concert Choir. Gibbons is artist-in-residence at D&E College. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church food pantry. LESSONS & CAROLS December Join us for this presentation by Davis & Elkins College Concert Choir. NEW MEMBER CLASS IN DECEMBER DECEMBER 7, 14, & 21 Have you been wondering if membership in our church family might be right for you? DMPC will offer a new member class during Sunday School from 9:45am-10:45am. Attendance at all three classes is highly recommended, but exceptions can be made. Interested? Contact Pastors Peter Vial or Kevin Starcher. REGIONAL CHURCH LEADERS WILL LEAD WORSHIP DECEMBER 14 Bishop Ralph Dunkin of the Synod of WV and Western Maryland of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, and Mr. Forrest Palmer, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of WV will lead our services of worship on Sunday December 14th. As we begin this historic ecumenical partnership here in Elkins, we are honored to have these two shepherds of our two regional flocks be with us and encourage us in our ministry. CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING DECEMBER 14 The Session has called a meeting of the congregation for 12:00p.m., immediately following worship for the following items of business: 1. Review of the 2015 budget approved by Session 2. Action on the Ad Hoc Personnel Plan 3. Action on the terms of call for the pastors (financial) and the call to the Pastors as Co-pastors of DMPC 4. Hear a report of the Nominating Committee regarding nominees to serve on Session. CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING This offering provides assistance for those who have dedicated their lives to the service of the church and supports leadership development and education at Presbyterianrelated racial ethnic schools and colleges. 6 DECEMBER 14th & 21st

7 COMMUNITY KITCHEN DECEMBER 20, 2014 This has become a very faithful and successful undertaking here at DMPC. Every month sees an increase in the number of meals prepared for those in need in the Elkins area. Meals may be picked up or delivery is available for those unable to come to the church. Come give Tate Summerfield a hand. Give her a call at or contact her at communitykitchen@gmail.com. TREE OF LIGHTS DECEMBER 21, 2014 A special lighting ceremony by the After School Club will take place following worship on Sunday, the 21st. The lights will shine through Epiphany on January 6th. If you wish to dedicate a light in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one, please contact Marsha in the church no later than December 17th. Lights are $5.00 each and proceeds will go to the After School Club. Ministers Director of Music Assistant Organist Church Secretary Treasurer Clerk of Session DAVIS MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Dr. Peter Vial Rev. Kevin Starcher Dr. Melody Meadows Mr. Mark Armentrout Marsha Gardner Dr. Larry Wing Mr. Mark Armentrout If you need to get in touch with our pastors, here s how: Address: 450 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV Church Office Number: Peter s Home/Cell: minister@dmpc.org Kevin s Cell: kevin@dmpc.org Class of 2014 Chrissy Starcher Greg Jones Tim Price Sandy Godwin Susie Kump Class of 2015 David Hyer Diana Kerr Ryan Summerfield Natalia Schooley Robert Hermanson 7 Class of 2016 Julia Cassells Mina Cupp Debbie Hamrick Lynn Proudfoot

8 SUNDAY 9:30am 9:45am 11:00am 12:00pm MONDAY TUESDAY 7:00pm WEDNESDAY 10:00am Bible Study THURSDAY 10:00am FRIDAY CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF SATURDAY 7:00am November 30, 2014 Bible Study at Bagels & Bites Sunday School Hour with nursery provided Worship service with nursery provided Coffee Fellowship host: Girl Scouts/Monica Varchetto & Marsha Gardner Prayer Jean Snedegar s PW Coordinating Team Buckwheat Breakfast PRAYER LIST PRAYERS FOR THE HOMEBOUND COLONIAL PLACE: Hope Caplinger, Jim Ditty, Margaret Goddin, Dottie Thaubauld ERCC: Jerry Maynard NELLA S : Shirley Young VILLA ST. JOSEPH REHAB. CENTER: Ray & Mitch Powell HOME: Ellie Lesser, Elizabeth Reed, Bobbie Rice PRAYER FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Marty Basil...Don & Sonja Corbin Caroline...Betty Legg s niece Alex Cupp..Mina Cupp s grandson Sue Derbyshire Roberta Dye Cindy Fortner...Mary Anger s daughter Terri Given.....friend of the Vials Owen & Diane...Benda Hermanson s cousin and his wife George Hudnall s family. Denise Campbell s father (Lutheran Church) Kristin & baby Aubrey...Bonnie & Wes Goode John Kirkpatrick Kerr Kump Ed Kyle Tom Linn s family Rocky Montoney...Tilley Montoney s son Dreama Starkey s family...kevin Starcher s aunt David Vial....Peter Vial s brother SUNDAY 9:30am 9:45am 11:00am 12:00pm 6:00pm Bible Study at Bagels & Bites Sunday School for all ages Worship service with nursery provided Coffee Fellowship host: None Lessons & Carols with D&E College Concert Choir PRAYERS FOR OUR PARTNERS AND THE WORLD D&E College and DMPC s College Students Our sister church in Kenya For our nation s leaders People who live in fear from war and violence Those affected by extreme poverty Missionaries around the world Presbytery of WV PCUSA Moderator Heath Rada 8