Marion United Methodist Church FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. December 22, 2013

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1 Marion United Methodist Church FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 22, Military Road Marion, AR (office) Tom Letchworth, Senior Pastor

2 MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Tom Letchworth, Senior Pastor Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:45am December 22, 2013 Welcome & Announcements Processional Welcome to this Hall by Celeste Letchworth * Opening Prayer * Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing No. 240 Baptism of Caroline Catt The Baptismal Covenant II No. 39 * Hymn Wash, O God, Our Sons & Daughters No. 605 * Affirmation of Faith The Nicene Creed No. 880 * Gloria Patri No. 70 Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer * Hymn Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus No. 196 Lighting of the Advent Candles Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Jesus, the Son of Mary by Sam Batt Owens Anna Caroline Fesmire, Case Fesmire, & Laura Johnston, soloists * Doxology * Hymn Away in a Manger No. 217 Children are dismissed for Children s Church (ages 2yrs old - Kindergarten) during the singing of the hymn. Scripture Luke 1:26-38 Sermon Mary, Are YOU Ready for the Baby? * Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem No. 230 * Benediction * Recessional Farewell, My Friend arr. by Celeste Letchworth

3 A Love Offering is being collected for Bro Tom & Andrew. If you would like to give to this offering you may do so by: Giving your offering to Wayne Tabor, bringing your offering to the church office or you may add it to your check in today s offering (please be sure to indicate on your check or envelope love offering ). A special thanks goes to Mr. James Sample for collecting and recycling all of the aluminum cans from the church. In his efforts this year he has managed to collect 643lbs of cans and raised $ The proceeds from this went toward the Capital Improvement Fund. The children from Worship With Friends raised $ through the auction of their canvases. They were able to purchase 40 Jesus Loves Me lambs and 13 recreational items. This project was a great way to see our children give. Elizabeth Williams and Missy Bius were the highest bidders on each canvas, a big thanks to them for their donations. The Christmas Eve celebration of the holy mystery of the Incarnation will be celebrated with Holy Communion and candlelight at 5:00 on December 24. We especially encourage you to invite neighbors, friends and relatives who don't have a church home to join you in worship.

4 PROMISES TO KEEP I will be loyal to the Marion United Methodist Church and uphold it with my prayers. Nursing Home: Jewel Loveless & Hugh Burchfield Concerns List: Frances Fogleman Irwin, Stacy Parker, Don Sample, Melton Holt, Lynn Stanfield, Susan Ballard, Terry Rogers, James Hall, Charles Sharpe, Billie Williams, Ellie Horton, Doris Burchfield, Shanna Davis, Gina Smith, Louise Thomas, Sophy Small, Wally Fowler, Mary Pearl & Martha Ann Cobb, Patricia Beam, Sherry McCrary, Emily Brag, David Johnston, Scott Timmerman, Nick & Carolyn Shivley, Linda Franks, Karen Croom, Dion Harrison, Hester Carey, Kelly Walker and Carol Acuff. IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR PRAYER LIST CURRENT, AND IN ORDER TO FOCUS OUR PRAYERS MORE EFFECTIVELY, WE RENEW OUR PRAYER LIST EACH MONTH. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE SOMEONE ON OUR LIST FOR INTERCESSION, PLEASE WRITE THEIR NAME IN THE PRAYER BOOK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE SANCTUARY OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE. ( ) I will uphold my church with my presence. Attendance Last Year I will uphold my church with my gifts Operating Budget $542, Special Accounts Income Budget Per Sunday $10, Memorials Received $ 0.00 Received $20, Bldg. Note Budgeted per Sunday $5, Conf. Apportmnts. $75, Received $11, Paid to Date $75, Misc. Income Received $ Dist. Apportmnts. $ 6, Paid to Date $ 6, Total Contributions Received: $33, I will uphold my church with my service... Ushers for December: Tony Gardner, Tom Graham, Rick Gill David Brick, Bill Hartley, Mike Walker Greeters: (December) John Robbins Class - Laura Helms

5 2013 Christmas Poinsettias Given By In Memory of: Given By In Honor Of: Rex & Cathy Gill Dentie & Becky Doyle Joe & Patsy Catt Anonymous Dana Robbins Nick Sutton & Family Gail Harlow Billy & Vesta McNeely Pam Young Brian & Kristie Doyle Blake, Joshua & Donovan Catt Family Bart & Donna Turner Virginia Harlan R.D. & Hilda Gill Claud Rains Ernest Crawford Jr. J.T. Doyle Charles Gahr W.E. Buddy Catt Alvin & June Paudert Their Child John & Jimmy Robbins Brenda Bratcher Elmer & Ella Reeves Clarence & Vesta Clarke Myrtle McNeely Helen Young Linda Doyle Lee Catt Troy Lee Buddy Catt Paw Paw & Grandma Catt Momma & Daddy Byrd William Michael Sulcer Her Children Woody, Emily & Dorothy Jane Chris, Shelby & Avery Ward Olivia Graham McQuiston Lloyd McCuiston III Maurice Ward Connie Hale Sarah Crowder Steve & Marcia Sutton Bob & Sue Ballard Ann White Marotti Allen & Laura Helms Marion Alumni Club Leven & Mary Williams Harold G. Arnwine Rob Hale Mike Crowder Jett & Joyce Ramer Brady Sutton Matt Sample & Ray West Mary Picker, Verle Ballard Keith Ballard Lee Byford Earl & Sue White Allen & Georgia Helms Allen & Burma Howard Dar Harlan Pressly John A. & Annis Fogleman Charles & Helen Williams Ford Turner Bob & Sue Ballard Wesley & Pam Betts Mary Spicer Brian & Kristie Doyle Blake, Joshua & Donovan John & Char Griffee Jason & Natalie Collard Rex & Cathy Gill Billy & Vesta McNeely Dana Robbins Joe & Patsy Catt Dentie & Becky Doyle Robin Ballard, Tiffany Varner, Sheridan, Jason, Darin, Patrick, & Andrew Baldwin Hanna & Sara Betts Bro. Tom & Celeste Letchworth Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Thompson MUMC Choir, and all of her co-workers Mike & Donna Hammond Johnny & Christie Griffee Susan Griffee Sydney, Whit & Grey Collard Their grandchildren Avery Hadley & Gabby Ridge Their Children & Grandchildren Tim & Stacy Parker Lauren Barnett Catt s 12th birthday (Dec. 12th) Sara Crawford Jessie Gahr