East Fairfield United Methodist Church Sunday, December 3, 2017 9:30 AM Rev. Deb Quillen Working, playing, and praying together on our faith journey, to share Jesus Christ with everyone. 45675 State Route 558 New Waterford, OH 44445
EAST FAIRFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Organist: Ruth Rowley Pastor: Rev. Deb Quillen Ministers: The Congregation Pianist: Nancy Setinsek December 3, 2017 Choir Director: Randy Hart First Sunday of Advent GATHERING O Come, Emmanuel Smith Of the Father s Love Begotten Martin Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Smith CHRIST LIGHT ENTERS Meredith Hart & Olyvia Barnett WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRAYER REQUESTS Meredith Hart, Liturgist GREETING ONE ANOTHER LIGTHING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE HOPE LITANY L: Advent is a time to be filled with anticipation and hope. P: We wait and hope for the One who will bring light to the darkness. L: Advent it a time to remember that God s love extends to all people. P: We wait and hope for the One who will bring justice. L: Advent is a time to renew our determination. P: We wait and hope for the One who will bring righteousness. L: Advent is a time to strive for understanding. P: We wait and hope for the One who will bring peace. CANDLE LIGHTING Tony & Nancy Setinsek SUNG RESPONSE Come, Lord Jesus, Come Insert PRAYER Gracious God, we thank you for the promise of the scripture that through Christ, we have hope. Forgive our lack of faith and restore in our hearts the assurance that your love can conquer the tyranny of injustice in a broken world. We pray today that you would strengthen our faith in your mercy and righteousness so we can live in hope every day of our lives. Amen. *ADVENT CAROL O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (vs. 1-5) #211 OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Isaiah 64: 1-9 CALL TO PRAYER PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER
CHOIR ANTHEM Bring Us Hope -Schram CHILDREN S MOMENTS (There will be no Junior Church today due to Communion) Edie Boles OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Infant Holy, Infant Lowly -Smith *DOXOLOGY / PRAYER OF DEDICATION *CAROL Good Christian Friends, Rejoice #224 *SCRIPTURE Mark 13: 24-32 MESSAGE What Do You Hope For Christmas? Pastor Deb PRAYER RESPONSE L: Come Lord: P: Come down, come in, come among us and make us whole. SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMN My Hope Is Built (vs. 1&2) #368 RECEIVING THE HOLY MEAL *CLOSING HYMN My Hope Is Built (vs. 3&4) #368 *BENEDICTION L: God sends you from here with every spiritual gift you need. P: He will keep us strong to the end so that we will be free from all blame on the day when the Lord Jesus Christ returns. L: God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says! May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace as you wait in hope for the day of Christ s return. P: Amen. The altar flowers are in memory of Leonard & Kathryn Porter, from Ross & Phyllis Porter. Sound Tech - Bill Rowley Nursery - Miranda Barnett Greeters - Gary & Denise Fieldhouse NEXT Sunday December 10, 2017 Liturgist: Hannah Hephner Greeters: Denny & Georgia Farmer Junior Church: No Junior Church Nursery: No Nursery Acolytes: Kailey Baker & Emily Saphore Advent Reading: Linda & Kevin Cook
CLASS FOR COFFEE TIME Dec - Pairs & Spares Jan - Loyal Workers Feb - New Beginnings Update on Mission Giving for 2017 FUND NAME OF FUND NEED RECEIVED STIL NEED 2 General Mission Fund 6,660 6,715 0 33 4C s 125 505 0 40 Boy Scouts 150 495 0 32 Cub Scouts 150 150 0 37 Way Station 150 205 0 43 Tobin Center 300 30 0 22 Flat Rock 175 190 0 25 UM Community Center of Youngstown 150 150 0 34 Mission to be determined 450 0 13 UMCOR Sunday Donation 65 15 Peace With Justice Donation 15 16 World Communion Donation 30 17 Student Day Donation 0 14 Blanket Sunday Donation 123 38 Operation Shoebox Donation 503 Fund Balances as of Oct. 31, 2017 Fund #1 Ministry Operating -1,474 Fund #2 Mission Fund 6,892 Fund #3 Building Fund 51,680 Fund #28 Elevator Fund 4,020 4C s Items for the month of December is Sugar FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC December 10 at 7 pm, New Lisbon Presbyterian Church, 111 E. Chestnut Street, Lisbon. Our church choir will be participating, along with area choirs to perform beautiful music of the season. Freewill offering will be taken to support music scholarships.
December 3 1st Sunday of Advent 9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Time 10:45 Sunday School 4-5:30 Boy Scouts 5:00 Confirmation 6:00 Young Adults 4 10:00 Prayer Blankets 6:30 Bible Study 6:30-7:30 Cub Scouts 5 9:30 Men s Group meet at church to go to Arms Mu. and Fellows Riverside Garden Trustees 6 11:30 Women s Christmas Party @ Career Center Choir Practice 7 10:00 GA Support Group 6-7 Kids Choir 7:30 Student Ambassadors 8 9 10:00-12:00 Kids Choir practice in Sanctuary 2-4 Fellowship Hall (Sue Beiling) 5-6:30 4H (Jamie Stacy) 10 2nd Sunday of Advent 9:30 Worship -SS Christmas Program 10:30 Coffee Time 10:45 Sunday School 11:45: Shopping 4-5:30 Boy Scouts No Confirmation 6:00 Young Adults 11 (Deadline for Angel Gifts) S.A. Sorting 10:00 Prayer Blankets 6:30 Bible Study 6:30-7:30 Cub Scouts 12 8:30 AM Men s Coffee Council 13 Choir Practice 14 5:00 Sorting Angel Gifts 15 6:30 GA Family Fun Night Christmas Dinner 16 17 3rd Sunday of Advent 9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Time 10:45 Sunday School 11:45: Cookie Run 2:00 Caroling 4-5:30 Boy Scouts 6:00 Young Adults 18 10:00 Prayer Blankets 6:30 Bible Study 19 8:30 AM Men s Coffee 6:30-9 4H Newsletter Deadline 20 Choir Practice 21 9:00 Mailing Committee 10:00 G. Angels Support Group 22 23 24 4th Sunday of Advent 9:30 Worship -Baptism 10:30 Coffee Time 10:45 Sunday School 25 26 8:30 AM Men s Coffee 27 Choir Practice 28 29 30 5:00 Family Service Candlelight Service
WOMEN S CHRISTMAS PARTY Wednesday, December 6, at 11:30 am at the Columbiana County Career Center in Lisbon Cost is $10 per person, and the menu includes: Bring a jar of peanut butter for the 4C s food pantry. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The Children s Christmas Program, Shine, Jesus Shine will be on Sunday, Dec. 10, during the morning worship service. Join us as we follow a band of stars learning about a plan known as Operation Christmas. Their journey will take us across the galaxy in search of one special star to shine as the Christmas Star over the manger. FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 5:00 PM This service is kid-friendly, and a little shorter. It is not a candlelight service. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 7:30 PM
6 Pot Single Stem 2017 Poinsettia Order Form Deadline to order is December 11. Red @ 7.00 $ Pink @ 7.00 $ White @ 7.00 $ Marble @ 7.00 $ 8 Pot Three Stems Red @ 17.00 $ Pink @ 17.00 $ White @ 17.00 $ Marble @ 17.00 $ TOTAL $ Name: Phone: Env. # Honor of: Memory of:
PRAYER REQUESTS December 3, 2017 To start the prayer chain, please call Thelma 330-424-5434 If you desire a home or hospital visit, please call Pastor Deb (330-234-6009), the office (330-457-2465) or Barb DePillo (330-692-3805) Pray for our Country Meredith headaches Sam broken bone in skull. Leaking spinal fluid. Paul W hospitalized (Ruby s husband) Vicki (David C. wife) tests. Brielle born premature. Sam (friend of Wayne & Sue s daughter) diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. Judy P. Mary V hip replacement, has returned home. COLLEGE STUDENTS: Ashleigh A, Morgann A, Morgan H, Kyle H Mitchell H, Courtney H, Justin K, Nathan K Ian M, Dylan P, Adam R, Noah R, Jennifer S Whitney S, Hannah V, Courtney W, Dakoda W Todd W MILITARY: HOMEBOUND: IN MINISTRY: Chad Veiock, Kyle Crook, Tristan Reynolds Sarah B, Wanda B, Evalyn M Alma R (Blossom), Chuck & Lois D (Brookdale) Jeff Proya, Jim Gaston, Georgette Gaston Ch Ph: 330-457-2465 Pastor: 330-234-6009 Ch Fax: 330-457-1116 Email: dquillen60@gmail.com Ch Email: efumc@comcast.net CCLI # 1994841 Website: www.eastfairfieldumc.org CVLI # 504 011 134