First United Methodist Church of Hampton 110 E Queen St Hampton VA 23669 (757) 723-6577 December 30, 2018 10:00 a.m. First Sunday after Christmas Day In the name of Christ WELCOME! Although you may be a stranger to us, you are no stranger to God, who knows you and loves you, and whose heart is glad at your presence here. We sincerely hope this time of worship will bless your life. As you are able, please stand for acts of worship indicated by an asterisk (*). UMH indicates The United Methodist Hymnal (red book in pew rack) TFWS indicates The Faith We Sing (thin black book in pew rack) Help us sustain God s creation by placing used worship bulletins in the basket on the credenza in the back of the sanctuary for recycling.
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE *INTROIT Sing Joy! The Chancel Choir *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) In every heart, there lies a Bethlehem: A place where light shines with tender memories, A place where angelic voices are clearer, A place of wonder and awe, delight and calm, A place where the humility of shepherds and the wisdom of Magi embrace. In my heart, I prize my Bethlehem moments. Come to Bethlehem, kneel in wonder, Worship with songs of praise. *HYMN O Little Town of Bethlehem UMH 230 *OPENING PRAYER With hearts open wide, we journey to the stable. Amazing God, tender child, we offer you our words brimming with joy. We offer our hands ready to lift those who have fallen. We offer our hearts persistent in loving and faithful in caring. Amazing God, tender child, we thank you for the reason to sing carols and gather friends and family together. Thank you for this season of star and song. Amen. CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS HYMN Dean Shinn HEBREW SCRIPTURE MICAH 5:2-5A (NRSV) 2But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. 3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. 4 And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of 2
the name of the LORD his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; 5 and he shall be the one of peace. EPISTLE LESSON COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 (NRSV) 12As God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER (In Unison) O God of infinite love, we continue to celebrate the birth of your Holy Child. Although born in humble surroundings, Jesus presence surrounds all who call upon his name. The hope born in a manger long ago is birthed again in us. We gratefully offer our financial gifts as a way to provide hope for all of God s children. We rejoice in knowing that your ministry is strengthened by our gifts and prayers. We pray in the name of the Babe in the Manger. Amen. OFFERTORY *PRESENTATION OF GIFTS In the Bleak Midwinter (V 4) UMH 221 What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give him: give my heart. *HYMN Like a Child TFWS 2092 3
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER SUNG IN UNISON Our Father, which 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. ANTHEM Joy of Every Longing Heart The Chancel Choir SERMON Reflections of Christmas Unwrapped Rev. Candee Martin *CLOSING HYMN Star-Child TFWS 2095 *COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING Cradle Christ in your hearts, bow in the presence of the Holy, and return to your homes with praise on your lips and joy in the very depths of your soul. Amen. *POSTLUDE MANY THANKS The 2018 FUMC Advent Team expresses their heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in or contributed to the Advent observances. We can t say thank you enough to express our appreciation! Just as Shakespeare said, I can no other answer make, but, thanks and thanks, we, too, say thanks and thanks, and thanks again! Your support enhanced a most joyous season in our church and we appreciate it so very much! You helped us celebrate the birth of the Christ Child and the divine purpose that it serves in the life of our church! God gives us a gift each day of 86,400 seconds. An enormous thank you for your willingness to use His gift to celebrate His life. Rejoice! You brought a little bit of heaven to earth during Advent! And for this, not only the Advent Team, but we all say, thank you, thank you, thank you! May God bless you! The 2018 FUMC Advent Team Midge Eason, Ann Gordan Evans, Linda Marushi, Carolyn Slye 4
Reminders, Announcements, and Other News Sun Dec 30 8:30 am Fellowship (FH) 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship (S) Mon Dec 31- New Year s Eve Office Closed No scheduled activities Tue Jan 1 New Year s Day - Office Closed Happy New Year! No scheduled activities Wed Jan 2 No scheduled activities Thu Jan 3 10:00 am Gentle Yoga (FH) Fri Jan 4 No scheduled activities Sat Jan 5 No scheduled activities Sun Jan 6 Epiphany of the Lord 8:30 am Fellowship (FH) 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship w/ communion (S) 12/30 12/31 Lil Bit Brown Beverly Geer 1/1 1/2 1/3 Jane (Kilgore) Benton 1/4 1/5 Zac Stacy 1/6 Rich Foley Rachel Lehner The Pastor and staff wish everyone a happy birthday and pray God s blessings upon you. FH-Fellowship Hall CR Choir Room CFR-Craft Room C-Crouse Room HP-Happy People s Class S-Sanctuary Kit-Kitchen P-Parlor If your birthday is not listed or listed incorrectly, please accept our apologies and let us know in the office so we can correct our records. Thank you. 5
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS NEXT SUNDAY, DEC 30 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS NEXT SUNDAY, JAN 6 LITURGIST: Cheryl Williams LITURGIST: Ann Gordon Evans FINANCE: Hal Prentiss FINANCE: Vesta Wallio BUS DRIVER: Allen Langford BUS DRIVER: Judy Rushton COUNTERS: Wed. Lynn Chandler Barbara Farrand, Sandy Clements COUNTERS: Donna Robinson Ann Gordon Evans Chancel Flowers The flowers on the chancel were given by Mr. & Mrs. James Lewis In celebration of their wedding December 29. Next week: Lynn Chandler Thank you to all who have so generously donated so that we have had flowers on the chancel in 2018. 2019 is right around the corner and we have quite a few dates including the following that are available for donation/dedication: Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3,10,17, 24 Stewardship Corner Dec 23 Attendance: Worship Total: 83 Sunday school: 37 Offering Received last week: General Fund 6,511.00 Designated Funds 1,389.80 2018 Budget Status Total Budget: $348,175 Date Offering Need each week Amt Ovr/(Udr) Given to date Needed to date Amt Ovr/(Udr) 16-Dec 5,763.04 9,077.62 (3,314.58) 58,375.38 $99,853.82 (41,478.44) 23-Dec 6,511.00 9,077.62 (2,566.62) 64,886.38 $108,931.44 (44,045.06) 6
Is there someone for whom you would like us to pray? Please contact the church office. Please remember in prayer those from our congregation: Lil Bit Brown Nell Writtenberry Jane Roberts Eleanor Woodward Ed Kilgore Allen Langford Barbara Cubbage Marty Baker Candee Martin and family Aggie Hogge Lenny Yarrington Robin Welch Marianne Prentiss Beth Nystrom Tami Langford Adam Shlyk Earl Lawson Tami Pollard Sympathies to Ralph White and family on the loss of his second brother on Dec 23. Our friends and family in need of prayer: Lyle (Wilson s grandson); Lenny (Carol Gardner's friend); Clyde Castle; Chad Sayers (Winnie Barnes grandson); Jimmy Parker (friend of Carol Gardner); Deborah Hudson (friend of Vince Mundie); Gerald E. Burks (friend of Vince Mundie); Maddie Davis (student at Armstrong); Howard family; Vernon Kruger (friend of the Rumsey s); Tim (friend of the Milholen s) Ralph White s sister; Dick Baughan (friend of Vince Mundie); Patsy G. Maney (friend of Vince Mundie); Linda Lowry (Linda Marushi s cousin); Nancey (friend of Jane Miller) Earl Gibson (friend of Buddy Marushi) Aunt Carrie (Bernice Wiggins aunt) Peggy McLean (friend of Linda Minetree Aaron 'Bird' Martin (friend of Rich Foley) Dan Snuffer (Rick Allison s nephew) Vicki Pogozelski (Judy Rushton s daughter) Abdul Fattah Kourtiche (father of Sarah and Hannah Kourtiche) And many others 7
Fantastic Food Drive! You truly answered God's calling during the HELP food drive. We delivered 57 bags that were filled to the brim, and much appreciated! You have made such a difference for those in need, and please continue to uplift them in your prayers. (Missions Committee). Many thanks to all who remembered me this Christmas with your cards and gifts. A special thanks to my Choir family for your most generous gift. Peace, Love and Blessings, Dean 8
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Conflict Transformation Skills for Churches (Developed by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center) Workshop Outline 9:00 10:30 Introduction: The Nature and Role of Conflict Conflict in the New Testament: Finding Renewal in Conflict 10:30 10:45 Break 10:45 12:00 Self-Assessment Exercise: Understanding and Improving Your Own Style of Response to Conflict 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:30 Interpersonal Peacemaking Skills: How to be Effective When People are Angry 2:30 2:45 Break 2:45 5:00 Congregational Conflict: Understanding Conflict in Groups and How to Manage It This workshop will offer 0.5 CEU (Pending approval). Both workshops are identical: Workshop 1 Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Registration Deadline: Monday, January 28, 2019 Location: Urbanna UMC, 221 Marston Ave., Urbanna, VA 23175 Workshop 2 Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Registration Deadline: Monday, March 11, 2019 Location: Mathews Chapel UMC, 4185 Buckley Hall Rd., Cobbs Creek, VA 23035 Facilitator Rev. Seonyoung Kim, District Superintendent of the York River District Registration Cost: $25 (Participant s Workbook - $15 and Lunch - $10) Please make a check payable to York River District Mailing Address: York River District of The UMC 6515 George Washington Memorial Highway, Suite 203 Yorktown, VA 23692 Contact: Phone: (757) 596-3476 Email: YorkRiverDistrict@vaumc.org NOTE: Please register by sending your payment to the York River District Office by the deadline of the workshop you plan to attend. Thank you! 11
Visitor Center How to Reach Us TO REACH THE REST ROOMS OR THE NURSERY: Enter through the canopied entrance on the side of the building. Rest rooms are down the hall to the left. The Nursery is up the steps and down the hall to the right. Greeters and ushers are available to guide you. REGISTRATION PADS are located in each pew near the center aisle. Please use these to record your presence, and to pass along information for the pastor or the church office. PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are available in the pews and in the foyer atop the Prayer Box. Deposit them in the box or drop them in the offering plates. WE PRACTICE OPEN COMMUNION. We celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month, and at other special times. All are welcome at the table of the Lord, regardless of church membership, age, or feelings of worthiness. If you wish to come into relationship with Christ, deepen or renew that relationship, there is a place for you here. Office office@firstumchampton.org 757.723.6577 Pastor Rev. Candee Martin candeemartin@vaumc.org Office Manager/Finance Laura Harris office@firstumchampton.org Director of Music Ministries Dean Shinn deanshinn@aol.com Nursery Director Jenny Hamm jennynichole@outlook.com FOR INFORMATION ABOUT BECOMING A MEMBER OF FIRST UMC, please indicate so on the registration pad, or contact the pastor. OUR SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE: FELLOWSHIP 8:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:00 AM WORSHIP: 10:00 AM There is a place for you and your family on Sunday mornings here at First UMC Hampton 12