Good Christian Friends, Rejoice. Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation

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1 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day December 30, :30 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit What Child Is This? Merle Epperson *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 224 Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Call to Prayer Rock a Bye, My Dear Little Boy Pastoral Prayer Merle Epperson 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. Amen. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 230 O Little Town of Bethlehem The Children s Message Anthem I Wonder as I Wander Cheryl Epperson, French Horn New Testament Reading Luke 2:22-38 Pastor Ron Sermon Look and See Pastor Ron Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 196 *Benediction Postlude I Love to Tell the Story Merle Epperson Merle Epperson *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence all cell phones. Nursery available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3.

2 Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday December 30, :30 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.com Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

3 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day December 30, :00 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Venite Adoremus Dominum Traditional Carol Pat Wheaton *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 224 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Pastoral Prayer 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. Amen. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 230 O Little Town of Bethlehem The Children s Message Pastor Ron Anthem Do You Hear What I Hear? Regney Said the night wind to the little lamb, Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky little lamb? Do you see what I see, a star, dancing in the night, with a tail as big as a kite. Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear? Ringing thru the sky, shepherd boy? A song high above the tree with a voice as big as the sea. Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king. Do you know what I know? A child, shivers in the cold, let us bring Him silver and gold. Said the king to people everywhere, Listen to what I say: pray for peace, people everywhere! The Child sleeping in the night, He will bring us goodness and light. New Testament Reading Luke 2:22-38 Sermon Look and See Pastor Ron Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 156 I Love to Tell the Story *Benediction Choral Benediction It Only Takes a Spark to Get a Fire Going Jeanne Needham Postlude In Dulci Jublio Traditional German Pat Wheaton *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones.

4 Nursery available: See any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3. Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. NOTES Sunday December 30, :00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M.Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

5 Contemporary Worship December 30, 2018 Opening Song Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Welcome and Announcement Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Offering and Prayer of Dedication The Reading of God s Word Luke 2:22-38 Sermon Alpha and Omega Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family.

6 NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday December 30, :45 am and 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

7 This Week at SUMC Sunday December 30, :30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 4:30 pm MOPS Meeting (Bldg 1, Rm 27) Monday December 31, :00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Bldg 1, Rm 29) 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 6:30 pm His Hands Extended (Bldg 1, Rm 29) Tuesday January 1, 2019 Church Offices Closed 10:00 am Hand Made ns (Bldg 1, Library) Wednesday January 2, :30 am Men s Bible Study (Bldg 1, Rm 13) 9:30 am Worship Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30 am Church Staff 6:30 pm Beacon Worship Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) Thursday January 3, :30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 2, Sanctuary) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 1, Choir Room) Friday January 4, 2019 Saturday January 5, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS Church Office Closed for New Years Day, Monday, Dec 31 st open 9-12, closed Tues, Jan 1 st. The elevator in Building 2 has been inspected by the elevator company and has been declared safe for us to use. Two New Classes beginning in January. "Called to Peacemaking: Christ's Peace--Our Peace" The ideal of peace/reality of war, from a Biblical perspective and Christian history...aiming toward a personal response to Christ's call to peacemaking. Six weeks, with two identical classes on Thursdays (4 and 6:30 p.m.) beginning Jan. 17. Leader: Jim Brewster Winter Reading: The Book of Joy, by Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama. After more than fifty years of exile and the violence of oppression, these two Nobel Peace Prize winners discuss the nature of true joy. Six weeks, Monday mornings, 9:30-11:00 beginning Jan. 21, Jim Brewster, leader Thank you to all who have made a financial contribution this year. If you have not done so, please submit your 2019 Es mate of Giving by the end of the month. You may do so by placing your card in the offering plate during worship service, returning the card to the church office, or ing Carol Ferry at finance@swansboroumc.org. Attention Moms of kids of all ages!! Join us at MOPS and MOMSnext at Swansboro UMC! MOPS is a group for pregnant mothers and moms of kids ages birth through kindergarten. MOMSnext is for mothers of school-age kids, elementary through high school. Both meet twice a month at SUMC to journey together through the joys and challenges of motherhood. We would love for you to join us! Next Meeting: Sunday, January 6 th at 4:30-6:30 p.m. Childcare and children s programs are provided. Contact us at swansboromops@gmail.com for more information and to register for the group Year End Contributions All contributions received in the church office by noon, Dec 28th or in the Sunday offering on Dec 30th will be reflected on 2018 contribution statements. Online contributions will need to be submitted no later than Dec 27, Any contributions received after this time will be reflected on the 2019 contribution statements. The church office will be open on Dec 28th from 9-12 for anyone wanting to drop off contributions contribution statements will be mailed by Jan 15, 2019.

8 PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Janice Bean, Sheryle Kinney, Eldean Truax, Nolan Hernandez, Hal Silver, Beth Lenthall, Amy Dodson, Jan Cutler, Shirley Lynn*, Shelton Kellum, Dick McLeish, Roberta Maness, Mary Bergazzi, Sara Bergazzi, Sylvia Sylvester*, Peg Fredeen* (*shut in), Phil & Brock Smith Friends & Family: Al McCulloch, Brandon Bachik, Larry Smith, Myra Johnson, Rick Haner, Charlotte Jones, Kitty Askins, Peter Orwat, Sharon Kanavel, Vicki Clift, Angela Adams, Eric Hart, Lavonne Bartol, Devin Seibel, Derek Hodsdon, Cathy Hodsdon, Dr. O Schindelar, David Pinsky, Tucker Talley, Charlie Pake, Pat Salair, Madeleine & Sam Hobbs & Family, Brandon Bachik Deployed Military: Nicholas Sweet, Dirk Caldwell, Brian Baldini, Craig Sampsel, James Pidgeon III, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Scott Harper Jr.*, Erik Werhner (*Church Member) The prayer focus for this week is of new life. We are coming upon the new year where many make resolu ons and seek to change their lives in a posi ve way. Pray that Christ who has been to us, may affect God working through us for the transforma on of the world - to bring new life this new year to all we meet! OUR PRESENCE Sunday, December 23, : : : :15 82 Christmas Eve 3: :00 Traditional 450 5:00 Beacon 271 7: OUR GIFTS In memory of Priscilla Barker given by Charlotte Fields Circle In memory of Ruth Frazer given by Charlotte Fields Circle In memory of Dee Smith given by Mike, Chris, Evan & Logan Wilson (Youth Fund) and Gay & Ben Licko (Music) In memory of Ruth Hokum given by Lula Hatsell/Mary Underseth Circle In memory of William H. Holz given by Paxon Holz (ASP) In honor of Scott & Amy Dodson given by Carol & Robert Dellinger (Hurricane Relief) In honor of Richard Montford given by Dorothy Montford (ASP) The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Mike Kopanski given by Joanne Kopanski PRAISE THE LORD 1) The birth of a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords! 2) Four Christmas Eve services that reached our community to celebrate the birth of Jesus - our Lord and Savior! 3) Progress on roof repairs! 4) We have raised 103,773 towards the $448,00 in hurricane damages! Financial Status at a Glance Month ending - November 2018 Total Givings $1,207,561 $1,195,903 Expenses FINANCIAL REPORT Financial Nov 2018 Month End Year to Date Tithing and Gifts $94,507 $876,748 $20 Fellowship Fund & $13,390 $149,181 Building Gifts Transfer in from $20 Fellowship Fund Savings $ 2,734 $ 95,841 Childcare Contribution $ 0 $70,000 Transfer from $ 5,791 $15,791 Catastrophic Reserve Total Income: $110,631 $ 1,207,561 Less Expenses: $101,097 $ 1,195,903 Net: $ 9,534 $ 11,658 OUR SERVICE Nursery Dec 30 8:30 11:00 Janet Morgan Children s Church Dec 30 8:30 Beth Nicholson 11:00 Jordan Zack Acolytes Dec 30 8:30 Charlie Young, Aly Young, Evan Wilson 11:00 Ella Brown, Grace Egerton, Molly Walsh Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Arlene Spehar