1 Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2013 8:45 and 10:55 a.m. Central United Methodist Church Asheville, North Carolina Pastors: Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn Rev. Julie Wilburn Peeler Rev. Luke Lingle Director of Music: Organist: Children s Time: Russell Nelson Corey Powell Jessica Tripp
2 WELCOME AND GREETING Service of the Word December 15, 2013 CHIMES OF THE TRINITY INTROIT (10:55) I'd Like to Ride a Camel Hunt Ring the Bells, Sing Noel Berry The Cherub Choir; Kelli Mullinix, director Laura Provine, accompanist VOLUNTARY Peal Con Brio The Chancel Bells Karen Thompson LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Good news, God is filling the hungry with good things! Good news, God is lifting up the lowly! Good news, God is about do his mightiest work! He will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth from all nations. We light the third Advent candle remembering that God s Promised One comes to comfort all who are afflicted and to afflict all who might be too comfortable. We call out to God O Come, O Come Emmanuel. *HYMN 203 Hail to the Lord s Anointed ELLACOMBE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Let us affirm our faith. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
3 I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal, 70) SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (8:45) Finn Sterling Martin-Lane Son of Alan and Jessica Lane Congregation: With God s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Finn, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. ANTHEM Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Lauran Delancy The Chancel Bells PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER (Hymnal, 895) Prayer request forms are available in the pew rack. You are invited to write your requests and place them in the offering plate. Mark any private requests as confidential and they will be known only to the pastors. OFFERTORY Prepare! Allen Pote The Youth Choir (8:45) Like a Child Daniel Damon The Youth Choir (10:55) Comfort, Comfort Michael Helman The Youth Choir and Chancel Choir *DOXOLOGY (Hymnal, 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! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad at this time.
4 CHILDREN S TIME All children leaving the Sanctuary, must have a stick-on name tag. The name tag table is located outside the Sanctuary by the Chapel. (8:45) Following Children s Time, children ages 4 through Kindergarten may exit for Joyful Times (Room 103). Two- and three-year-olds may go to the Nursery. (10:55) Following Children s Time, children ages 4 through 2nd grade may exit for Young Discoverers in Room 205. Two- and three--year-olds may go to Joyful Times (Room 101). SCRIPTURE Isaiah 42:1-9 Pew Bible, OT p.820(lp) p630(sp) The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON The Road: Servanthood Rev. Julie Wilburn Peeler HYMN 246 Joy to the World ANTIOCH BENEDICTION RESPONSE Allelluia, Amen Wiltse *CHIMES OF THE TRINITY VOLUNTARY Hail to the Lord s Anointed arr. Albert Travis *Please stand, if you are able We welcome all Visitors and Newcomers to our service today. Please sign the Fellowship Pad with your name, address, phone, and email so we can welcome you to Central. The red rose on the altar today is placed in honor of William Birch Ostwalt, son of Matt and Amy Ostwalt, who was born September 20, 2013.
5 Acolytes: 8:45 Lily Bates, Hannah Mosher 10:55 Mary Victoria Young, Jack LaSure Greeters: 8:45 Larry and Trudi Peters, Jeff and Jami Davis 10:55 John and Judy Scroggs, John and Bette McEvoy Ushers: 8:45 Dick Burdette, Capt., Roger and Mary Jane Gregg, Tommy Henderson 10:55 Gene Johnson, Capt., Martha Johnson, Wes Morgan, Jeff Joyce, Sharon Lanning Video: 8:45 Chris Hykin 10:55 Steve Holland Sound System: 8:45 Stewart Humphrey 10:55 Mark Burton Altar Guild: Cindy and Steve Lund, Alicia Lund, Karen and Tate Lloyd, Susan Robinson, Scott Abernethy, Melanie Williamson, Susanne Swift Annual Christmas Brunch NEXT SUNDAY, December 22, 2013 Adults are invited to a Christmas Brunch in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School hour for a time of fellowship and holiday goodies. Breakfast quiche, grits with bacon, juice and coffee will be provided by Central, but we need your wonderful holiday treats to complete the brunch. The Growing in Faith Through Service (GIFTS) Sunday School Class is putting together Christmas presents for our brothers and sisters in Christ at Haywood St. Last year, through your generosity, we were able to give each person 11 city bus tickets. The recipients were thrilled and very thankful. Pastor Brian expects a bigger crowd this year with Christmas being on Wednesday. We are asking for your support in providing these much needed tickets again this year. Any size contribution is greatly appreciated. Class members will have jars after the service for your donations. Just look for the Bus Stop signs. Thank you!!!! NOTE: If writing a check make payable to Central UMC/GIF and marked for Bus Tickets Christmas Eve Services at Central 3:00 pm Christmas Service for Children and Families 5:00 pm Central Brass Concert Sanctuary 5:30 pm Traditional Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols Sanctuary 5:30 pm Contemporary Service Fellowship Hall 11:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service
6 Central Calendar for December 15-21, 2013 Sunday 12:15-2:00 pm Children s Play RehearsaL 5:00 pm UMYF Monday: 10:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, Conference Room 7:00 pm Scouts Tuesday: 2:00 pm Wesley Singers, Choir Room Wednesday: 9:30-11:00 am M.O.M.S., Parlor 11:30 am Downtown Welcome Table and Worship, Haywood St. Campus 5:00 pm Children s Play Rehearsal 5:00 pm Wonderful Wednesday Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Wonderful Wednesday Programs 6:00 pm Handbells 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday: Friday: 8:30-10:30 am Cholesterol Screening 10:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, Givens Estates 5:30 pm Children s Discipleship Group 7:00 pm Brass Ensemble Saturday: 4:45-5:45 pm Saturday SONday School, 205 6:00 pm Saturdays at Six Worship, Fellowship Hall Suggested Daily Bible Readings Isaiah 35:1-10; Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 1:47-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Central United Methodist Church of Asheville, Inc. 27 Church Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: (828) 253-3316 FAX: (828) 254-8796 Website: www.centralumc.org