Welcome December 30, 2018 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 am Our Mission is to form faithful followers of Jesus Christ for the transformation of State College and the world. Our Vision is to be followers of Jesus who are meeting others, making real relationships, and moving into new expressions of love and service.
Welcome Our church family is delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Helping you and your family to grow in faith is our primary purpose. Hearing devices and large print Bibles, bulletins, and hymnals are available by asking the ushers. Connect to St. Paul s Today Fill out the tear-off Connect Card in the back of your bulletin and drop it in the offering plate. We will contact you. Join us for Coffee Fellowship at 10:15 am in the Social Room downstairs. Stop by one of the Welcome Tables at the College Avenue or Calder Way entrances to get more information about St. Paul s. Check out The Weekly to find out what s happening this week at St. Paul s. For Children Infant Childcare is offered in Room 100 of the Education Center during 9:15 and 10:45 am worship services. Ushers can assist you with the location. Young Worshippers Toolboxes and additional coloring pages and crayons are provided on the Children s Shelf at the back of the Sanctuary. Youth Fellowship Check out The Weekly for details and other SPYF happenings! Adult Christian Education We have a variety of classes available on Sunday mornings at 9:15 and 10:45. See the front of The Weekly for times and locations. College Students Check out www.wesleypsu.org to find out what s happening in Campus Ministry! Frank Chapel The Frank Chapel, located at the Calder Way entrance, is open for prayer when the church building is open.
8:00 am - Service of Lessons and Carols First Sunday of Christmas Thank you for worshiping here today. Please register your presence on the Connect Card found in the back of your bulletin. * Please stand as you are able PRELUDE Fantasia on Adeste Fideles arr. Lani Smith Ryan Ditmer, organ WELCOME * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Christ is born! People: Praise the Lord! Leader: Love has given us this glorious gift! People: Therefore, let us praise the Lord: Glory to God in the highest! * OPENING O Come, All Ye Faithful (verses 1, 2, & 5) UMH 234 * SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST LESSON Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19 Punishment for sinning It Came upon the Midnight Clear UMH 218 LESSON Genesis 17:1-9 God's Covenant with Abraham Hark! The Herald Angels Sing UMH 240 LESSON 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 The Child Samuel at Shiloh Angels from the Realms of Glory UMH 220 LESSON Jeremiah 31:31-34 A New Covenant O Little Town of Bethlehem UMH 230 LESSON Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus Sing We Now of Christmas (verses 1-3) UMH 237 LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 Wise Men Follow a Star to Find Jesus We Three Kings UMH 254 INVITATION TO THE SACRAMENT OFFERING WITH OFFERTORY God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arr. Mark Hayes SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION UMH 13 POST-COMMUNION PRAYERS * CLOSING Go, Tell It On the Mountain UMH 251 * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE Musette on Sussex Carol arr. Martin Setchell
9:15 am - Service of Lessons and Carols First Sunday of Christmas Thank you for worshiping here today. Please register your presence on the Connect Card found in the back of your bulletin. * Please stand as you are able PRELUDE Fantasia on Adeste Fideles arr. Lani Smith Ryan Ditmer, organ WELCOME * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Christ is born! People: Praise the Lord! Leader: Love has given us this glorious gift! People: Therefore, let us praise the Lord: Glory to God in the highest! * OPENING O Come, All Ye Faithful (verses 1, 2, & 5) UMH 234 * SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST LESSON Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19 Punishment for sinning It Came upon the Midnight Clear UMH 218 LESSON Genesis 17:1-9 God's Covenant with Abraham Hark! The Herald Angels Sing UMH 240 LESSON 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 The Child Samuel at Shiloh Angels from the Realms of Glory UMH 220 LESSON Jeremiah 31:31-34 A New Covenant O Little Town of Bethlehem UMH 230 LESSON Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus Sing We Now of Christmas (verses 1-3) UMH 237 LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 Wise Men Follow a Star to Find Jesus We Three Kings UMH 254 LESSON Luke 2:41-52 Jesus in the Temple What Child Is This UMH 219 LESSON Colossians 3:12-17 Paul tells of the New Life in Christ In the Bleak Midwinter UMH 221 LESSON Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-15, 13:1-3, 7-8, 15-16, 20-21 Jesus became like us to serve us Once in Royal David s City UMH 250 OFFERING WITH OFFERTORY God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arr. Mark Hayes * DOXOLOGY What Child Is This (verse 3) UMH 219 * CLOSING Go, Tell It On the Mountain UMH 251 * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE Musette on Sussex Carol arr. Martin Setchell
10:45 am - Contemporary Style Worship Service First Sunday of Christmas Thank you for worshiping here today. Please register your presence on the Connect Card found in the back of your bulletin. * Please stand as you are able PRELUDE WELCOME * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Christ is born! People: Praise the Lord! Leader: Love has given us this glorious gift! People: Therefore, let us praise the Lord: Glory to God in the highest! * OPENING O Come All Ye Faithful * SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST LESSON Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19 Punishment for sinning God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings Medley LESSON Genesis 17:1-9 God's Covenant with Abraham Hark! The Herald Angels Sing LESSON 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 The Child Samuel at Shiloh Angels from the Realms of Glory LESSON Jeremiah 31:31-34 A New Covenant Angels from the Realms of Glory with Gloria LESSON Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus O Little Town of Bethlehem LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 Wise Men Follow a Star to Find Jesus What a Glorious Night LESSON Luke 2:41-52 Jesus in the Temple O Holy Night/Your Love Shines Bright LESSON Colossians 3:12-17 Paul tells of the New Life in Christ What Child Is This LESSON Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-15, 13:1-3, 7-8, 15-16, 20-21 Jesus became like us to serve us Born Is the King/It s Christmas OFFERING WITH OFFERTORY Go, Tell It On the Mountain * CLOSING Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Go, Tell It on the Mountain (reprise)
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Wellspring Praise Band For information contact Steve at SteveLinnes@gmail.com or 814-777-6174 Vocals: Paige Lukehart, Charlotte Sustersic Ac guitar, electric guitar, banjo: Steve Linnes Bass guitar, ac guitar, vocals: John Sustersic Ac guitar, electric guitar: Alli Henderson Piano, keys: Bev Molnar, Anthony Roncolato Keyboard: Sara Anderson Piano: Jana Clinton Drums, percussion: Doug Schunk, Justin Frear Ukulele: Lynn Rockwell Sound engineer: Jeff Helffrich Visual media: Julie Lukehart Next Week in Worship Series: Better Together That They Might Be One John 17:20-24 Pastor Greg Milinovich December 30, 2018 Please tear off and place in the offering plate. Service Time 8:00 am 9:15 am 10:45 am Name(s) Connect Newcomer 2 nd /3 rd time Newcomer Regular attender Member Out of town visitor PSU Student Contact Information This is new information Address: Prayer Requests If you have a prayer request and/or praise that you would like to share with our prayer team, please use a Prayer/Praise Request Card, available in the pews, and place it in the offering plate, or email prayers@stpaulsc.org. Phone: Email: Please see reverse side for opportunities to connect.
Please contact me about: Baptism Membership Confirmation Children s Ministry Youth Ministry (SPYF) Campus Ministry Adult Ministry Care Ministries Hospitality Ministries Music Ministries Dance Ministry Visual Media Ministry Other (please specify) I would like to: Receive the weekly email update (please include email address on front) Receive the monthly Messenger (please include mailing address on front) Receive the weekly St. Paul s Youth Fellowship (SPYF) email Request a Hospital Visit Serve in Comments: 250 E COLLEGE AVE STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801 PHONE: 814-237-2163 WESLEY PHONE: 814-238-6739 EMAIL: stpauls@stpaulsc.org WEBSITE: www.stpaulsc.org PASTORAL EMERGENCIES: 757-709-5187 908-894-8692 Worship Services 8:00 am - Traditional Worship with Communion 9:15 am - Traditional Worship 10:45 am - Contemporary Style Worship Senior Pastor Greg Milinovich, gmilinovich@stpaulsc.org Associate Pastor Becky McGee, bmcgee@stpaulsc.org Director of the Wesley Foundation Jen Gruendler, jgruendler@stpaulsc.org Director of Music Russell Bloom, rlb16@psu.edu Director of Youth Ministries Mitch Ake, make@stpaulsc.org Director of Children s Ministry Tori Von Leer, tvonleer@stpaulsc.org Director of Community & Congregational Care Renae Schunk, rschunk@stpaulsc.org