11:15 a.m. a new direction! Where is God calling you to walk in faith this Advent? Join us on the journey of faith, of hope, of study and gathering this Advent! This Week at Epworth 10:45 a.m. Deaf Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 3:00 p.m. Jesus in the Gospels 4:30 p.m. SPRC 6:30 p.m. Reconciling Ministries 6:30 p.m. Disciple II 9:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 10:30 a.m. The Best Is Yet to Come 5:45 p.m. Missions 6:00 p.m. Disciple I 6:30 p.m. Disciple III 7:00 p.m. Church Council Welcome to Epworth! Welcome to Advent at Epworth. This year we will read and study and experience together how God comes down at Christmas. Each week, we ll study one of the characters from the birth story of Jesus, using the book entitled, When God Comes Down, by James Harnish. Today s character is Joseph the man who God chose to be the father of Jesus. Joseph wrestled with doubt and confusion about his role in this story, yet ended up displaying obedient faith, when God called him to move in Interested in Becoming a Member of the Epworth Church Family? Our next Belongings Luncheon will be on a Sunday in either February or March at 12:30 p.m. in Scott s Chapel. Over a light meal you will have the opportunity to get to know our pastors in a small group setting. You will be welcomed into membership as a part of our worship services. In between the 9:15 & 11:15 services we will offer a tour of your new church and share some of the outreach our ministries do in the local community. We would love to have you join us! To find out more about Epworth, check out the Welcome section of our website. 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:00 p.m. Card Making 2:30 p.m. Fund Raising 3:00 p.m. Caring Ministries 7:00 p.m. Choir 8:00 a.m. Christmas Joy Gift Sorting 4:30 p.m. Disciple IV 5:30 p.m. Memorial Bells 7:00 p.m. Praise Team 8:00 a.m. Christmas Joy Gift Sorting 9:00 a.m. Christmas Joy Gift Delivery 7:00 p.m. Christmas Show & Cantata
Worship Celebration: December 4, 2016 11:15 a.m. (TRADITIONAL) EPWORTH: a United Methodist Church 2nd Sunday of Advent (Year A) We Gather In Community Gathering Music To Wonder and Worship...James Southbridge Doug Yetter, organ O Little Town of Bethlehem...arr. Robert W. Thygerson Shepherd Song...Jean-Baptiste Lully; arr. Thomas Bliss Welcome, Announcements and Sign of Peace *Lighting the Advent Candle Jackie Shockley and Denise Laux L: People of God, today we hear the story of an angel appearing in a dream. P: Joseph was a righteous man who heard God s messenger. L: Because of his deep faith, he trusted in God s steadfast love and followed God s call. P: When we trust God s love, we can follow in faith and hear God s call on our lives. L: Today we light the second candle on our Advent wreath to symbolize the faith of Joseph and God s call to us to serve and love others. *Hymn of Response Savior of the Nations, Come (vs. 1 & 2) UMH 214 *Hymn of Expectation Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus UMH 196 Sharing Joys & Concerns and Morning Prayer SYMPATHY: To the family & friends of Demaris Miller on the death of his mother, Mattie Miller, 11/20; To the family & friends of Murray Archibald on the death of his close friend, Beverly Crosswhite, 11/20; To the family & friends of Darlene Ford on the death of her sister, Candy Capers, 11/23; To the family & friends of David King on the death of his mother, Beryle King, 11/25. CONCERNS: Guy Weidner-Ahorrio Denise Laux Linda Norris Mary Jo Cercy Sheryll/Gary Law Janice Ott Mary Beth Crafts Diane Leitch Dale Robbins Jamie Drew Jim Long Adam Stacey Cathy Fisher Sarah Mattingly Anita Stockton Helen German Robin Moss Donna Toomey Charles Graffius Mary Ann Nally Continued Healing for those recovering from surgery, procedures or hospitalizations: Gail Gingrich, Carol Lewis, Fred Smith, John Sadler, Dave Waters, Clark Woodring, David Zentz Today we light the PEACE CANDLE as we pray for peace throughout our world. Prayer of Confession Words of Assurance Prayer Response Away in a Manger (vs. 3) UMH 217 We Engage The Word *Gospel Lesson Matthew 1: 18-25 Dick Harp NRS Pg. 853, LP NT Pg. 1 Anthem An Advent Credo...Joseph M. Martin Chancel Choir From Ceremony of Candles - our Christmas Cantata; Karen Mahaffie, flute Sermon When God Comes Down: Joseph Rev. Vicky Starnes We Respond to the Word Hymn of Response Joseph Heard the Troubling News TUNE: ST. KEVIN
*The Great Thanksgiving Prayer The Lord s Prayer UMH 895 Our Father, who 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Breaking the Bread Sharing Bread and Cup Communion Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem Invitation to Offering Please sign the blue Connections Pad and pass it down the row. Offerings are given through cash and check, electronic giving and by using our Giving Kiosk in the narthex. There are Giving Cards in the pews to place in the plate, if you give electronically or through the Kiosk. Bless your heart for supporting our ministries! Offertory: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel...setting by Joel Raney Doug Yetter, piano *Acclamation Angels We Have Heard on High (vs. 1) UMH 238 *Dismissal with Blessing We Are Sent Into The World *Sending Forth Hymn Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates UMH 213 Postlude Lift Up Your Heads Psalmodia Evangelica/Antioch = Please stand as you are able; = congregational response Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God: In memory of Bob Palko by Bill Richardson; In loving memory of their daughter, Pamela Nicole D Aloisio, by Linda & Andy D Aloisio. Stephen Ministers wearing blue name badges will be at each service if anyone in the Epworth family wants to talk about any life challenges. Sound: Ken Mahan, Robert & Judy Bryan, Sharon Wert, Josh Megee, Arne Jerfsten, John Hammett, Karen Kaufman Acolyte : 9:15: Tommy Vyas 11:15 Greeters: 7:45: Karen McCauley, Clark Woodring, Sarah Johnson, Ginny Papke 11:15: Marjorie Mounts, Homer Turner Ushers: Head Ushers: Ken Pyle, Jim Blakeslee, Russ Mullen Usher Coordinator Worship Pathway: Stuart Bruce 7:45: Stu Bruce, Bud Frampton, John Hammett, Sharon Wert, Bill Moore 9:15: Tom & Irene Safrit, Duncan & Weezie Leet, Ruth Ann Curley, Bud Frampton 11:15: Mark Horne, Harvey Waltersdorf, Chet Sprague, Denny Nield Bulletins for the month of December are sponsored in honor of her amazing Children and Grandchildren by Marjorie Mounts.
Caring Pathway Prayer List (caring@epworth) Guy Weidner-Ahorrio Mary Jo Cercy Mary Beth Crafts Jamie Drew Cathy Fisher Helen German Charles Graffius Sheryll/Gary Law Diane Leitch Jim Long Sarah Mattingly Robin Moss Mary Ann Nally Linda Norris Janice Ott Dale Robbins Adam Stacey Anita Stockton Donna Toomey Gail Gingrich Carol Lewis Fred Smith John Sadler Dave Waters Clark Woodring David Zentz Cindy Dellet Nancy Hecker Susan Kamen Diane Leitch Kerri Lempko Don McCabe Denny Nield Orville Rowley Sharyn Smith Mark Thompson Marcie Townsend *Names printed in Italics indicate additions to our prayer list this week. Beverly Crowley Kyle David Diane Dean Kris Dilworth Mary Griffith Eleanor Jane Jones Paul Mitchell Joan Nolze ( Ellen Pugh Iris Pyle Don/Linda Rooney Lois Shelley Duane Silvis Quinn Smith John/Signa Souder Harry Spencer Clif Tyson Sylvia Walker Rose Marie Van Ingen Paul/Wilma Vandenburg Josie Vyas 12/4 Jerry Alexander 12/5 Lois Crosby 12/5 Ellen Pugh 12/9 Bill Moody 12/10 Edna Ritter 12/6 Irene & Tom Safrit To the family & friends of Demaris Miller on the death of his mother, Mattie Miller, 11/20/ To the family & friends of Murray Archibald on the death of his close friend, Beverly Crosswhite, 11/20; To the family & friends of Darlene Ford on the death of her sister, Candy Capers, 11/23; To the famiy & friends of David King on the death of his mother, Beryle King, 11/25. Joys to a successful Epworth Turkeyville! Thanks to the many volunteers that brought smiles and a great meal to so many! Jane Jones Diane Dean Duane Silvis Students, teachers & education administrators Kristen Bakkegard, U.S.N. Blake Benson, U.S.A.F. Bradley Bliton, U.S.A.F. Chase Collins, U.S.A. Logan Collins, U.S.A. Mark Freda, U.S.A.F. Megan Gravette, U.S.N.A. Plebe Capt. Michael Holdridge, USMC Michael Knight, U.S.A.F. James Lanman, U.S.N.G. Matthew McMeekin, U.S.N. Andrea Neagle, U.S.M.C. Brendan Neagle, U.S.M.C. Stephen James Norris, U.S.N. Elena Rooney, U.S.A. Chadd Shirk, U.S.M.C. Luke Wilson, U.S.C.G. Cadet Barbara Baglin Cheryl Blackman (Hospice) Lana Cobb Rosemarie VanIngen Eleanor/Thornton Lynam
Special Charge Conference to be held Epworth will hold a special Charge Conference at the opening of its Church Council meeting on Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this Charge Conference will be to vote in the nominations for its new leadership structure and Governing Board. Rev. Dave Humphrey from Mariners-Bethel UMC will be leading this Charge Conference on behalf of our District Superintendent, Dr. Sa. All members of the church are welcome to attend. All Church Council members are allowed to vote. Revolution Youth Group News Just a reminder about our youth project, Reverse Advent, a collection of food for the Pantry. Add just one item for each day in Advent (up to 25 items in a box) and bring in to the church the week of December 18-25. All donations will help replenish our Food Pantry this Winter for those in need. Help will be available on Sunday, December 18, to collect and add boxes to our box tree. Our youth group is preparing to attend the 2017 Youth Rally in Ocean City, January 6-8. This is an annual event sponsored by our Peninsula/Delaware Conference for youth to gather and learn and share faith in a supportive and fun environment. We have 11 students going this year and would appreciate some help to defray the cost of rooms and food. Our leaders, Mike Tyler, David Garrett and Stephanie Manos, would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Please consider sponsoring our youth as they grow their faith at the Rally! Music Department hosts Yule Love It an evening of music on Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. During the first half of the concert the Epworth Chancel Choir, under the direction of Doug Yetter, will perform the Christmas Cantata by Joseph Martin, Ceremony of Candles. The second half of the evening s musical entertainment will be the Sussex Tech Women s Choir, the Rehoboth Concert Band joined by the CAMP Chorus Singers from CAMP Rehoboth and the Epworth Praise Team. The second part of the evening will also include a good ole fashion sing-along with your favorite Christmas carols. Please plan to join us and kick start your Christmas Season. Doug tells us that a little elf told him that a big man in red and white will be there, so bring your camera and grab a picture with him that is if the elf is correct. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served at intermission. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. You may purchase tickets at the church office or online at www.eumcrb.org/yule. The Christmas Season is upon us! As you go about your busy schedule please remember we can help you with your shopping. Stop by the gift card table in the Narthex and special-order gift cards for those special folks on your list or purchase a great looking Epworth sweatshirt, hoodie or 1/4 zip for that someone special. Also available will be Epworth caps and polo shirts for the snowbirds heading to the warmer weather. We have you covered Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones from the Epworth Fundraising Committee. Fair Trade Baskets for Christmas Christmas baskets that feature only Fair Trade products are available for ordering at the Fair Trade table in Fellowship Hall TODAY. You can choose the products you wish to have included and the baskets will be ready for pick-up by next Sunday. Why Fair Trade products? Not only are you giving a wonderful gift but you make a positive impact by supporting the livelihoods of small farmers worldwide. Stop by the Fair Trade table Sunday, December 4, or e-mail Jackie Shockley at jacshock@aol.com. Open Invitation to All Men of Epworth Please join the George B. Simpson Men's Group for our monthly meeting on December 10 at Sammy's Kitchen in downtown Rehoboth Beach at 7:30 a.m. This group is very active in the Church. In addition to our mission of raising and distributing funds for homeless concerns through our successful golf outings, we are called to service to help serve meals during Lenten suppers, various pancake meals, and almost any other job that can use our help. We will gladly welcome anyone who desires to contribute to our efforts and wants to associate themselves with a collection of fine men. Come and be a part of this fantastic, dedicated group. Reaching Out, Celebrating and Living the Love of Christ in God s World.
Kiva@Epworth Celebrates Two Year Anniversary We are a group of Epworth members who meet every other month to make small loans which help people around the world create opportunity for themselves, their families and their communities. In our two years, we have made 88 loans worth $4,400 in 35 countries to vetted and deserving individuals and groups. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. in Scott's Chapel. We would love to have you join us. Kiva is a simple concept that can change a person's life. We promise you will leave feeling as though you made a difference because you did! Care Line Phone Number To contact Epworth s Pastoral Care Team, call the Epworth CARE LINE number, 302-437-4548. The Best Is Yet To Come Come share some good laughs and some sure fire remedies the AMA and Readers Digest don t know about! Join The Best is Yet to Come. There is always room for more here at Epworth on Tuesday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m. Active Military Addresses Sought Caring Ministries is updating information on our members who currently serve in the military. Please share your name, your child s or grandchild s name, along with an address where cards can be sent. Please also tell us who is supplying this information and your contact information in case we have questions. You can call Caring Ministries @ 227-7743 or e-mail mmcmanamon@eumcrb.org. Jingle All the Way With the Capital Ringers Join Capital Ringers, a community hand bell ensemble, for a performance on the Jingle All the Way! concert tour! Performances will be in Selbyville, Salisbury, Milford, Ocean Pines, Smyrna, Centreville, and Wilmington. Visit www.capitalringers.org for more information regarding location, dates and time or see Karen Mahaffie. Let the wonderful sound of hand bells ring in your holiday season! Campus Ministry Epworth s Campus Ministry program is seeking to update our list of Epworth college students as the 2016-2017 school year begins. The goals of Campus Ministries are to let our students know they continue to be in our thoughts and prayers throughout the school year, and to send them a 'Care' package filled with goodies as they prepare for finals each semester. Please contact Kathy Shook by phone 302-644-0534, or e-mail: kshook@mchsi.com with the name of your student, the college he/she is attending, along with current mailing and e-mail address. In Gratitude We are so grateful for the many generous donations of turkeys, pies, sweatshirts and money for the rest of the food; and for the numerous volunteers who spent countless hours prepping food, cooking and serving and cleaning up for Thanksgiving at Epworth; and for all those who joined us on Thanksgiving and shared fellowship and gratitude during a wonderful meal. Whether you dined in or took meals home, all of you were part of what truly is a gift of community at Epworth. On behalf of the planners (Weber, Penny, Linda K., Linda D. Evans, Stephanie) and myself, thank you!!! Diane Leitch for Turkeyville Calling All Bread Bakers Needed: some new bakers to share in the making of Communion bread. Breads are needed on the first Sunday of every month and a few additional special occasions. Currently only one person is covering most Communion Sundays. Can you please help? The recipe is available. Contact the Church Office for sign-up information. Diaper Box Drop Box in Narthex The Baby Pantry is housed at the Community Resource Center. Donations of all sizes of diapers are really welcomed and may be left in the marked box in the Narthex. Thank you! Reaching Out, Celebrating and Living the Love of Christ in God s World.
Mortgage Reduction and/or Red Christmas Poinsettia Order Form This year, along with the opportunity to order Christmas Poinsettias in honor of/in memory of a loved one, we are giving you the opportunity to do the same by giving Epworth a donation towards paying down our mortgage in honor of/in memory of a loved one. If you would like to place one or more red poinsettias in the chancel during the Advent Season or make a mortgage donation in honor of/in memory of a loved one, please complete the form below. Place it in the collection plate or return it to the church office. All orders must be in by Monday, December 5 Make checks payable to: Epworth United Methodist Church Designate in memory line: Poinsettia, Mortgage or both Each Poinsettia costs $14.00 Flowers Given: Mortgage Donation: In Honor of: By: Phone: AND/OR In Memory of: By: Phone: After Christmas services, do you wish to have your flower delivered to a shut-in? Yes No Reaching Out, Celebrating and Living the Love of Christ in God s World.
19285 Holland Glade Road Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Phone: 302-227-7743 office@eumcrb.org www.eumcrb.org Pastors- Rev. Vicky Starnes, Rev. Glenn Catley Email: vstarnes@eumcrb.org / gcatley@eumcrb.org Director of Music Ministries: Doug Yetter. Accompanist: Linda Hess. Coordinator of Caring Ministries: Mickie McManamon Manager of Facilities & Technologies: Kenneth Mahan Office Manager: Darlene Ford Special Projects: Debbie Hunt... Administrative Assistant: Diana Young.Sound Tech: Josh Megee Preschool & Children s Ministries Director: Betsy Plowman... Nursery: Cathy Crawford..Cemetery Superintendent: Fred Smith Custodians: Bill Steward, Wanda Hudson & Sheila Cottman...Maintenance: Mike Harrigan Community & Support Groups Monday 5:00 p.m. Al-Anon (Newcomers) 6:00 p.m. AL-Anon 6:00 p.m. Al-Anon (Newcomers II) 6:00 p.m. Debtors Anonymous 7:30 p.m. MHA Traditional Services at 7:45 & 11:15** Contemporary Service at 9:15** **Childcare Available VISION: Exploring Faith, Embracing Community; MISSION: Inviting All, Finding Your Place, Connecting to God, Demonstrating Care. STRUCTURE: Four Ministry Teams Inviting All Team Inclusive Ministries, Food Ministries, Ecumenical/Interfaith, Social Justice Finding Your Place Small Groups, Belongings, Sunday School, Age Level Groups Connecting to God Team Worship, Music, Conferences, Retreats Demonstreating Care Team Good Sam, Missions, Pastoral Care Team, Care Ministries Affiliating with other United Methodists for greater inclusiveness through the Reconciling Ministries Network. NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 3RD SUNDAY IN ADVENT FOCAL LESSON: WHEN GOD COMES DOWN: MARY; LUKE 1:26-38 PREACHER: REV. GLENN CATLEY Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon 7:00 p.m. AA Steps Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. CAMP Rehoboth Men s Group (alternating Weds, check CAMP for schedule) 8:00 p.m. AA Thursday 12:00 p.m. Al-Anon 8:00 p.m. AA~11th Step Saturday 8:00 a.m. AA Steps to Freedom 10:00 a.m. AA SDI (3rd Saturday of the month) 10:30 a.m. Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) 6:00 p.m. AA ~ Open Discussion ~ GLBT 6:00 p.m. AL-ANON Attendance Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 7:45 9:15 11:15 Nursery SS Total 41 273 144 4 12 474 Growing as Christian Community in Service to the Rehoboth Area