Gathering Morning Worship on the Lord s Day January 6, 2019 8:30 am Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Go Tell It on the Mountain Ginger Garner *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord! *Hymn UMH 254 We Three Kings Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer Let There Be Peace on Earth Ginger Garner *The Children s Hymn 191 Jesus Loves Me The Children s Message The New Testament Reading Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Ron Communion Homily Are You Afraid of the Dark? Pastor Adam Holy Communion Invitation UMH 12 Confession and Pardon Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Beautiful Star of Bethlehem Ginger Garner *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 *The Great Thanksgiving UMH 13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with Your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in Your name. We give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn 219 What Child is This?" *Benediction Postlude A Nativity Celebration Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones. 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 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.
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 January 6, 2019 8:30 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina 28584 910 326-4822 www.swansboroumc.org 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
Gathering Morning Worship on the Lord s Day January 6, 2019 11:00 am Welcoming First Time Guests Invocation Introit *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord! *Hymn UMH 254 We Three Kings Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer Lead Me, Lord *The Children s Hymn 191 Jesus Loves Me The Children s Message The New Testament Reading Matthew 2:1-12 Terri Boykin Pastor Ron Communion Homily Are You Afraid of the Dark? Pastor Adam Holy Communion Invitation UMH 12 Confession and Pardon Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Beautiful Savior/Fairest Lord Jesus Al Krutulewski, Nat Fahy, trumpet Mark Munger, trombone *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 *The Great Thanksgiving UMH 13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) Communion Music Just As I Am Carter Just as I am without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me. And that Thou bidd st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God I come. Just as I am though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God I come. Just as I am poor, wretched, blind; sight, riches healing of the mind, yea all I need in Thee to find O Lamb of God I come. Just as I am Thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleans, relieve; because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God I come. *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with Your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in Your name. We give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn *Benediction Choral Benediction Amen Stainer Postlude Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your 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.
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 January 6, 2019 11:00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina 28584 910 326-4822 www.swansboroumc.org 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
Contemporary Worship January 6, 2019 Opening Song Welcome and Announcements Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Tithes & Offerings The Reading of God s Word Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon Being the Epiphany The Invitation to the Lord s Table (In the United Methodist Church, we believe in an Open Communion Table. Everyone is invited to come and take of the cup and bread.) * Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) * Please pick up your children during the last song: Song of Commitment/Sending Forth Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Please remember to silence your cell phones. 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 January 6, 2019 9:45 am and 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina 28584 910 326-4822 www.swansboroumc.org Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastorsadam@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
This Week at SUMC Sunday January 6, 2019 8:30 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) 4:00 pm Celebration Rehearsal (Choir room) 4:30 pm Confirmation Class (Bldg 1, Old Fellowship Hall-AA Rm) 4:30 pm Sunday Night Activities (AssblyHall,Rms208,217,221,223, Kitchen, 10, 14) 4:30 pm UMKids (Bldg 1, Choir Rm, Rms 10, 14) 4:30 pm MOPS Meeting (Bldg 1, Rm 27) Monday January 7, 2019 7:00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Bldg 1, Rm 29) Tuesday January 8, 2019 6:30 pm Teen Community Bible Study (Assembly Hall) Wednesday January 9, 2019 7:30 am Men s Bible Study (Bldg 1, Rm 13) 9:30 am Worship Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30 am Church Staff Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Beacon Worship Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) Thursday January 10, 2019 6:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 2, Sanctuary) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 1, Choir Room) Friday January 11, 2019 Saturday January 12, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 th in Bldg 1, Room 25 (Library). 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, Friday mornings, 9:30-11:00 beginning Jan. 25 th in Bldg 1, Rm 25 (Library). Leader: Jim Brewster There will be a Study on Prayer based on a book tled The Prayer Coin by Elisa Morgan beginning Thursday, January 17-February 21 from 10:00am- 11:30am in Bldg 1 in the Library. The focus of the study will be based on Jesus prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. The book is available via Amazon or Discovery House for $12-15. For more info, contact Susan Finch, 864-419- 7889. Teachers: Susan Finch and Angela Weaver 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 emailing Carol Ferry at finance@swansboroumc.org. Sam Luncheon & Activity will be held on Wednesday, January 16 in the Assembly Hall. Please call Anne in the church office to sign up or go online to the church website to register online. 2018 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, 2018. 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. 2018 contribution statements will be mailed by Jan 15, 2019.
PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Janice Bean, Beth Lenthall, Barbara Brown, 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: Nancy Hewitt, Janice Rice, Patti Fritz, 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 for the process to finalize Swansboro as an UMCOR site to provide hurricane repairs and relief in our community and surrounding areas. The church is in the process of figuring out what needs to be done and the NC Conference is in the process of hiring people to work the site. Please be in prayer for pa ence, wisdom, and God's guidance in discerning and determining all the parts necessary for the success of our church as an UMCOR site. OUR PRESENCE Sunday, December 30, 2018 8:30 132 9:45 128 11:00 112 11:15 87 OUR GIFTS In memory of Lois Matthews given by W.T. & Susan Casper In memory of Ruth Hokum given by W.T. & Susan Casper In memory of Rose Helms given by W.T. & Susan Casper In memory of Rev. Tim Croft given by W.T. & Susan Casper In memory of Dee Smith given by Bill & Carol Scull In memory of Mike Kopanski given by Joanne Kopanski The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God PRAISE THE LORD A work team from One Harbor is coming on Monday, 01/07, to repair and paint the Fellowship Hall (upper level, Bldg 1.) $114,224 has been raised towards the $448,000 in hurricane damages. Work on the roof for building 2 continues to go smoothly. 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 Jan 6 8:30 11:00 Children s Church Jan 6 8:30 Carmela Phillips 11:00 Hannah Guthrie Acolytes Jan 6 8:30 Matthew Felipe, Samantha Felipe, Evan Wilson 11:00 JP McLean, Annie McLean, Croft McLean Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Arlene Spehar