Welcome! Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas 10:00AM Revs. Cara & Steve Stultz Costello, Co-Pastors December 28, 2014 10:00 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS Jerry Dombrowski, Lay Leader PRELUDE *HYMN OF INTENTION There s a Song in the Air No. 249 Leader: Come away, come away, come today to Bethlehem Angels We Have Heard on High No. 238 v3 LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS WREATH (Please be seated and watch as the light of Christ illuminates the way on our journey through the season of Advent and toward the celebration of God s incarnation in Jesus.) O Come, All Ye Faithful No. 234 v.1 Leader: Come adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. {2}
What Child Is This No. 219 Leader: O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, the praises sing to God the King, and peace to all on earth. Let There be Peace on Earth No. 431 Leader: Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. O Little Town of Bethlehem No. 230 v2 {3} {4}
Leader: Having come, and sung, and adored; having brought praises and proclaimed the heavenly birth may we all commit ourselves to the peace that was meant to be; the peace that we find in the nearness of the Godcome-near, Jesus. Away in a Manger No. 217 v3 {5} {6}
PRAYER OF INVOCATION Lord God, we pray for you to love us and to bless us and all your dear children on this day in the season of Christmas. We pray for you to fit us for heaven that we may live with you there. How can we be made fit? How can we get to heaven? Heaven seems so far. We are grateful, Lord God, that you have answered our pleas with your presence. We are grateful that you have come to us right where we are. We are grateful that we are not charged with entering heaven, only with allowing heaven to enter us. Fill us with the power of the Holy Spirit that we may live into the will of heaven on earth; that we may, with Christ, open heaven s door and spread forth God s blessings to all forevermore with rejoicing. Amen! CHILDREN S SERMON Kathy Schmucker Spiritual Formation Director THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We welcome: Johnathan Blake - Son of Brian and Angela, Grandson of Jim and Libby Aaron James Boss Son of William & Tiffany, Great grandson of Gwen Guiher HYMN OF WELCOME Borning Cry See Insert Good Christian Friends, Rejoice No. 224 v2 OFFERING In the Bleak Midwinter No. 221 v4 {7} {8}
SHARING CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS INVITATION TO PRAYER Silent Night, Holy Night No. 239 v3 OFFERTORY Hanging by a Moment The Arnold Family *DOXOLOGY FOR CHRISTMASTIDE (OLD 100th) No. 95 Praise God whose dawn transfigures night, Whose Daystar shines for us on high, Whose Spirit brings into our sight The hope to which our world draws night. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION GOSPEL LESSON Luke 2:1-7 Pg. 58 NT The Friendly Beasts No. 227 v1 SILENT PRAYER, THE PASTORAL PRAYER, AND THE LORD S PRAYER GOSPEL LESSON Luke 2:8-14 Pg. 58 NT Hark! The Herald Angels Sing No. 240 v1 {9} {10}
GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 2:1-17 Pg. 2 NT We Three Kings No. 254 GOSPEL LESSON Luke 2:15-20 Pg. 58 NT Sing We Now of Christmas No. 237 v3 {11} {12}
Announcements Young Adult Dinner, Monday, December 29 at 6:00 PM Pastors Cara & Steve and Faith s Young Adult Ministry Group invite all post high school grads, college students and young adults to dinner at the parsonage on Monday, December 29 at 6:00 pm! Visit the Young Adult page of our website to learn more and to RSVP. http://faithum.weebly.com/youngadults.html REFLECTION Emmanuel Rev. Steve Stultz Costello *HYMN OF MISSION ` Go, Tell It on the Mountain No. 251 *BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Emmanuel, Emmanuel No. 204 POSTLUDE *Please stand as you are able CCLI License #1596957 Next Sunday: EPIPHANY - Rev. Cara Stultz Costello preaching Christmas Offering: This year's Christmas Offering will provide support for seven missionaries, Interfaith Campus Ministry, Faith Kitchen, Flat Rock Home, Guidestone, Ebola care, A Community Christmas and Vines and Branches Ministries. Your generous gifts will go a long way to showing the love of Christ throughout the world. Opportunities to Serve on Sunday mornings: Help to nurture the faith of the youngest members of our church family! Prayerfully consider how God might be calling you to share Jesus love with the children of our Faith family! Nursery at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00, Preschool the 2nd & 4th Sunday at 9:45 and 2 Sundays per month at 11:00; Grades K-2 the 3rd Sunday at 9:45 and the 2nd Sunday at 11:00. Contact Teresa Purses, Lorrie Goss or Kathy Schmucker for more information. Several new small groups will begin in January. Visit our website and the Spiritual Formation bulletin board and displays in the Gathering Area and outside the Family Life Center for more information to find out how you can get connected at Faith! January 2-8 Prayers for the New Year prayer stations will be available in the Chapel to guide us in praying as we enter into a new year. Anyone interested in helping to set up this experience, please contact Kathy Schmucker, Teresa Purses, or Lorrie Goss. Employment Opportunity: Paid Part-time Child Care Providers Needed for Faith Church: We are looking for a few individuals who would be available to work flexible hours on an asneeded basis. We currently need people for Wednesday Evening programs, occasionally on Sunday mornings, one Friday, and one Saturday a month as well as for special services like Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Christmas Eve etc. For more information and an application contact Kathy Schmucker at 330.499.6040 ext. 17 or kschmucker@faithumchurch.org Altar Guild: 2015 Flower sign ups are starting now. January is just around the corner. Flower sign up charts are across from Robinson Hall and outside the door to the FLC {13}
welcome to the journey. No matter where you are in your faith journey, there is a place for you here. You may find this bulletin helpful as you explore all the happenings at Faith UMC. Below are some of our ongoing activities. Please don t be afraid to ask questions our members-inministry and staff are eager to help you plug in to where God is calling. Sunday School (9:45am and 11:00am) Children (Babies & Infants Grades 5) Stop by the Children s Welcome Station near the Sanctuary and Family Life Center to sign-in, make their nametags, and find information! Nursery Room 18 (8:30 9:45 & 11:00) Preschool Ages 3-5 Room 20 Grades K-2 Room 6 Grades 3-5 Room 8 Youth (Grades 6-12) Out-of-the- Box in the Youth Room Worship Resources For Children and Families: Today is an All in Worship Sunday. We worship together in celebration of the birth of Christ. Special bulletins, worship activities, books, finger labyrinths can be found in the Worship Baskets in the Narthex and Family Life Center. Small Groups & Classes Several groups meet during the week for discussion, prayer, community, digging deeper into God's Word, exploring questions of faith...all are welcome! Visit the link below for more information and get connected at Faith! www.faithum.weebly.com/ Wednesday Night Faith Connections: (September - May) Dinner begins at 6:00 pm! Join us for fun faith and fellowship. Programs for children and adults following dinner. Wednesday Night Faith Connections will resume January 14! Youth Ministry Event Tonight, our students will not be gathering for Refuge as we invite them to spend time with their families following the Christmas holiday. On January 4 th we will conclude our series, Obsessed, which focuses on developing healthy dating relationships. If you have any questions please contact Matt Hart @ mhart@faithumchurch.org and we look forward to seeing you next week! FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH December 28, 2014 Co-Pastors: Revs. Cara & Steve Stultz Costello Liturgist: Evan Wright Greeters: Butch & Jo Ransom Worship Services: Sundays at 8:30AM, 9:45AM & 11:00AM 300 Ninth Street NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720 Telephone: (330) 499-6040 Email: ncfaith@faithumchurch.org www.faithumchurch.org