WELCOME!We give an enthusiastic welcome to all who wish to join us on our exciting venture of faith development and service. In the Spirit of Jesus, we affirm the dignity and worth of every person regardless of social or economic condition, race, ethnicity, physical or mental abilities, age, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, theological background or political ideology. We offer any and all persons the opportunity to share in every aspect of church life. Welcome!If you are new to our church or have a prayer concern, please complete the Welcome Card, which you will find on the back table. Place them in the offering basket. We hope to see you back soon!
This morning’s greeters areBerkeley Johnson, Will Moore, Karen Whiting, and Deb Youd.
Thanks to Barbara Webber, Helen Newton, and Judy Kimberfor our coffee hour refreshments.
Looking Ahead:
This Sunday: Commissioning of Stephen Ministers
Wed., Dec 20: Choir practice at 7:00 p.m.
Thur., Dec 21: Drop-off turkey baskets between 9 a.m. and 11a.m. at the church
Sun., Dec 24: Christmas Fund Offering and Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.
Sun., Jan 7: Annual Meeting at 11:15 a.m.
Prayer List:
Cheryl Moore, recovering from knee surgery
The Schofield Family, prayers of sympathy on the death of Jeanne Schofield.
Phyllis Sweet, prayers for strength during her recovery
Marcia Willard, progressing to out-patient services
David Evans, hospice at home
Church Information:
Church Website:
Church address: 259 Shore Dr., Mashpee, MA 02649
Church mailing address: P.O. Box 1796, Mashpee, MA 02649
To contact the church office
Rev. Steve Youd: or cell 508-525-6221
Susan Evans: or cell: 636-346-8199
“No matter who you are or where you are on
life’s journey, you’re welcome here.
"Joyfully welcoming all, we seek to grow as
disciples of Jesus Christ."
December17, 2017
The Rev.Steve Youd Pastor
The Rev. James Scovil Pastor Emeritus
Cathy Bonnett Minister of Music
Susan Evans Office Administrator
All Members & Friends of the Church Ministers
Order of Worship
God is still speaking,
Praise and Preparation
Gathering Music
Welcome
Prelude
Call to Celebration (A Responsive Reading)
Leader: Joy!
People: We want it!
Leader: We SEEK it!
People: Let us find it in the Child!
Leader: In the Child born in Bethlehem!
People: Amen!
*Hymn No. 143 Joy to the World
*Opening Prayer (Unison)
Our God, we sing ‘Joy To The World,’teach us how it may be so.
May WE be messengers of Your joy and peace.For Your sake,
our sake, for the world’s sake. Amen.
*Response No. 35 Gloria Patri
ADVENT CANDLE LITURGY John and Dawn Stephenson
ThirdSunday of Advent Reading
Prayer
Lighting the Candle of Joy
Commissioning of Stephen Ministers
anthem Unto Us a Child Is Born Handbells
God’s Word in Our Lives
Scripture Al Towle
Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon What’s So Joyful About Christmas Anyway??? Rev. Steve Youd
*Hymn No. 170 How Great Our Joy!
Dedicating Our Gifts and Lives
Invitation
Offertory
*Doxology(Tallis Canon) No. 48
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all creatures here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
One God, triune, whom we adore. Amen.
Sending Forth
*HymnNo.155 Angels We Have Heard on High
Benediction
Postlude *please stand in body or spirit