AN ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD 3 RD Sunday of Advent. December 12, Greeting and Announcements

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1 AN ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD 3 RD Sunday of Advent Greeting and Announcements December 12, 2010 Prelude Sheep May Safely Graze Bach Lighting of the Altar Candles Introit Once in Royal David s City Leavitt Sarah Catherine Lee, Hunter Janes, Emma Culberson John Shennan, & Julia Shennan, Children s Choir Handbell Choir * Apostles Creed Page 881 Lighting of the Advent Candle Come, Child of Light Pastoral Prayer The Offering of Tithes and Gifts Offertory He Shall Feed His Flock Handel * Doxology Page 95 A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Opening Prayer, the Lord s Prayer First Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6,7 Jane Rhodes A Savior Born This Day Bozard Manger Songs Fifth Lesson Luke 2:8-16 Jane Rhodes A Birthday of A King Penny Holt, Piano Nancy Coster, Soloist Sixth Lesson Matthew 2:1-11 Jane Rhodes We Three Kings Courtney Seventh Lesson John 1:1-14 Jane Rhodes Rejoice Emmanuel Has Come Ijames * Closing Carol Joy to the World Page 246 Ann Hammond & Mary Ann Catafygiotu, Handbells Congregation sings verses 1, 2, & 4 Choir ONLY sings verse 3 * Benediction * Choral Response * Postlude O Come All Ye Faithful Blersch * Congregation Standing Second Lesson Isaiah 11:1-4, 6-9 Jane Rhodes Lo How a Rose E er Blooming Handbell Choir & Dobrinski Third Lesson Luke 1:26-35, 38 Jane Rhodes Angel s Carol Penny Holt, Piano Rutter Fourth Lesson Luke 2:1, 3-7 Jane Rhodes

2 TRADITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION WE WELCOME all those who worship with us today and we are always pleased to have visitors. We ask that all members and visitors sign the attendance registration pads and give the sheets to the ushers. We would appreciate visitors completing the visitor information card found in the pew racks. Persons desiring more information about Memorial Church are invited to visit the Visitor Information Center located in the narthex. FROM JESSICA CRIM: Thank you to Jane Rhodes and all the musicians who gave their countless hours and talents in order to create such a meaningful Festival of Lessons & Carols. CONTEMPORARY SERVICE INFORMATION ON SUNDAY, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m., Rev. Holt will bring the Contemporary Service Message. Kelly Watson will bring the Children s Sermon for December. Ushers for Dec.: TBA. Set-up for Dec.: Andy Watson & Stephen Kennette. Randall and Josh Niles are in charge of refreshments for December. Nursery for Dec. 12: Wayne & Megan Yount, Clayton & Melissa Kale. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYERS AND CONCERNS: Trevor Smith, Shirley Leonard, Martha Leonard, Jewelle Henderson, Ruby House, Mary Hayes, Lettie White, Don Cavin, Cameron Rowe, Allison Burnett, Michael Mooneyham, Shirley Mooneyham, Nell Dobson, Harritte Thompson, Tena Harley, Kim Doby, Lib McElrath, Paul Peeples, Mason Popienick, Connie Conley, Dolores McCullough, Don & Elaine Spearman, Scott Hannon, Margaret Williams, Woodie Melton, Dan Sims, Craig Wade. CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY are extended to Priscilla Watson and her family in the death of her husband, Don. YOUTH will meet at regular time Sun., Dec. 12, for the Bethlehem Walk held in Inman, and at regular time Wed., Dec. 15, with Bob & Debbie Goulart hosting the meal. ITEMS for January NEWSLETTER in church office by Dec. 17, please. GREER RELIEF will be most appreciative of any donations of food and clothing and reading materials to help them in their service to the community. OUR 2011 FLOWER CALENDAR is posted in the hall near the Family Room. Please reserve your special date to place flowers in the sanctuary in memory or in honor of your loved ones. CHURCH NOTE CARDS are available in the church office during business hours. THE PRAISE BAND invites you to their contemporary Christmas worship concert Saturday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. in the FLC. There will be refreshments, and a nursery with fun activities will be provided for the children. Please plan to join us. PLEASE RETURN your Angels for the Angel Tree to the church office by Sun., Dec. 12. Many thanks for your continued support of this mission. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE drop in communion service from 5 7 p.m. Please come at the more convenient time for you and your family for prayer and communion with your family and friends. A BIG THANK YOU to all the children for the wonderful Christmas musicals on Sunday morning. Thank you to the Children s choir directors, Kelly Watson and Jessica Crim, and to the accompanists for Sunday s performance, and Ann Mayfield. THANK YOU to all the children who attended our Christmas Party fit for a King! And, a special thank you to all the parents who pitched in and helped out with our snack and other activities. KIDS! A reminder that our Sunday night program will resume on Sunday, Jan. 9. Enjoy this CHRISTmas season with your family! THANK YOU to Allison Duncan, Betsy Fore, Harriet Johnson, Allen Lee, Sarah Catherine Lee, and Lauren Septon for their assistance in preparing the Sanctuary for the Advent season. ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD will meet immediately after 11 a.m. worship service Sun., Dec. 12, in the Wesley Davenport classroom. MEMORIALS/HONORARIA will be updated in next week s Bulletin OFFERING ENVELOPES are available at both services. Please see Ann Hammond if you have questions. ATTENDANCE 12/5/10: Worship 253 Church School? FINANCIAL REPORT Budget needed each week $ 9,769 Received for Budget* 14,441 *Includes Memorials of 70 Designated Gifts: Angel Tree $30; DBM $25; Good Samaritan $200; Youth Min. $25; Note Cards $10; UMW(Wallace Family Life Center $10 BUILDING FUND REPORT Needed each week $ 1,784 Received for Building Fund* 4,420 Received for Sponsoring Rooms(to date) 58,818 *Includes Memorials of 150

3 Soprano Maggie Allen Nancy Coster Cindy Davis Alicia Dittmar Chrissy Dobbins Ellen Garcia Lindsay Hazle Joan Jamieson Mary Lee Lauren Septon Charlene Shealy Kim Shennan Emily Strickland Alto Samantha DeBrouwer Penny Holt Harriet Johnson Elaine Rush Gail Septon Tenor John Jamieson Robbie Septon Bass Steve Barbrey Don Forrester Gary Griffin Charles Hendrix Mark Janes Will Lavender Conrad Robertson Tommy Simmons Dale Strickland Handbell Choir Ann Mayfield Nancy Coster Mary Ann Catafygiotu Harriet Johnson Ann Hammond Joan Wallace Ellen Henson Priscilla Watson Claudia Powell Emily Strickland Stephen Kennette Director: Organist: Pianist: Flutist: Jessica J. Crim Ann Mayfield Penny Holt Sarah Strickland

4 Bill & Beverly Davis Terry & Debbie Dobson Maryhelen Gibson Charles & Ellouise Hendrix Gary, Ruth, Anna, Emily Griffin; Will Stroud Chris, Cindy, Charlie, Savannah Miller Marjorie Mitchell Don & Karen Padgett John & Elaine Rush Larry, Peggy, Adam, George & Harriet Strait Martin Gary Wallace In Memory of Lucia Catafygiotu Bill, Mama, Daddy, Paul Our Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Dobson, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Keeley Jack F. Fore, Virginia Fore, Albert Newell, Peter Newell Wilton Gibson, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Hendrix Our Parents Our Parent & Grandparents: Bill & Lalage Harrill, Preston & Elsie Griffin J. T. & Jean Henson, Clyde Dobson Our Grandparents & Eric s Dad Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Bomar Bob Woodward, My Parents & Loved Ones Helen Belue Flynn, Maurice Bus Belue Lewis & Ellie Phillips Calvin Price Mr. & Mrs. J. S. McClimon Grandpa & Grandma Smith T. C. Smith Jr., Doug & Lagretta Overton Sue S. Strait, Wm. C. (Bill) Reid Sara Frances Wallace Nancy Coster, Kristen Coster Jessica Crim Suzanne Holland Magnolia Circle David & Susan Mayberry Prayer Group Larry, Peggy, Adam. In Honor of Our Children & Their Grandparents Mary Hayes Jay & Darlene Crim, Jesse & Jane Crim Sheila & Bruce; Shakey & Mike & Dustin Lois Newell Anne Dobson Jim & Susan Key Our Families Gladys Hendrix, Lettie White, Ruby House, Anne Dobson Nell Dobson Conrad & Beannie Robertson Cornelia Alexander Nell Dobson Will, Collier, Tina Smith

5 Bill & Beverly Davis Terry & Debbie Dobson Maryhelen Gibson Charles & Ellouise Hendrix Gary, Ruth, Anna, Emily Griffin; Will Stroud Chris, Cindy, Charlie, Savannah Miller Marjorie Mitchell Don & Karen Padgett John & Elaine Rush Larry, Peggy, Adam, George & Harriet Strait Martin Gary Wallace In Memory of Lucia Catafygiotu Bill, Mama, Daddy, Paul Our Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Dobson, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Keeley Jack F. Fore, Virginia Fore, Albert Newell, Peter Newell Wilton Gibson, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Hendrix Our Parents Our Parent & Grandparents: Bill & Lalage Harrill, Preston & Elsie Griffin J. T. & Jean Henson, Clyde Dobson Our Grandparents & Eric s Dad Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Bomar Bob Woodward, My Parents & Loved Ones Helen Belue Flynn, Maurice Bus Belue Lewis & Ellie Phillips Calvin Price Mr. & Mrs. J. S. McClimon Grandpa & Grandma Smith T. C. Smith Jr., Doug & Lagretta Overton Sue S. Strait, Wm. C. (Bill) Reid Sara Frances Wallace