MINISTER ON CALL
For EmergenciesNov.28-Nov. 30
Dr. Frank Parr706-561-2425
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Volume 16, Number47 November 30, 2014
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Dr. Frank Parr, Senior Pastor Rev. J Grantham,Associate Pastor
Wynnton UMC Christmas Schedule
Dec 2 Prime Timers at Red Lobster, 13th Street, 11:30 a.m.
SPR Committee at Parsonage, 6:00 p.m.
Dec 3 Middle School Musical, “Double Take”, at Recharge, 5:45p.m.
Dec 6 Birthday Extravaganza, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Genesis Class Party, home of Dom & Alyssa Edwards 5:00 p.m.
Dec 7 Teachers Drop-In, Fellowship Hall, 9:15-9:50 a.m.
Cherubs Sing, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.
Dec 8 Women’s Bible Study, Mary Gene Calfee’s home, 7:00 p.m.
Dec9 Goodwill Class Party, Green Island Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
Dec 10 Glory Kids Musical, Recharge, 5:45 p.m.
Dec 12 Cofer-Friendship, Class Party, Wynn House, 12:00 p.m.
Dec13 WOW’s Party, Rachel Plummer’s home, 11:30 a.m.
New Beginnings Party,Dave & Deanna Stevenson’s, 6:30 p.m.
Dec 14 Christmas Musical Service, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.
Church Wide Caroling, 3:00 p.m.
Dec 15 Preschool Program, Fellowship Hall, 12:15 p.m.
Dec. 16 New Seekers Party, Green Island Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
Dec 18 Joyful Noise Party, Green Island Country Club, 6:30 p.m.
Dec 21Youth Christmas Party, 5:00 p.m.
Dec 24Christmas Eve Service, Sanctuary, 4:30 p.m.
Dec 24-26 OFFICE CLOSED
Dec 28 Worship Services: Sanctuary 11:00 a.m., Link 11:00 a.m.
No Sunday School
MORNING SERVICES OF WORSHIP
November30, 2014 8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
First Sunday in Advent Liturgical Color: Purple
WELCOME, REGISTRATION Dr. Frank Parr
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE.……..“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”..…..Kay Hart/Donna Thigpen
*HYMN NO.234……………….…….………...... ……“O Come All Ye Faithful”
*THE PEACE
Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o’er all the earth; ye who sang creation’s story now proclaim Messiah’s birth: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the new born King.
LIGHTING OF THE BETHLEHEM CANDLE OF PREPARATION
8:30 Harold and Kaye Hill
11:00 Randy and Cindy Autry, Darryl and Brooke Autry, Avery, Braden
CHILDREN’S SERMON...... Gwen Sass
(4 years old by 9/1/14–3rd grade may go to Children’s Church in Chapel/Children’s Center-11:00)
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER◊Rev. J Grantham +Dr. Frank Parr
*HYMN NO. 230…………………..……………“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
THE OFFERING
The Offertory Prayer ◊Rev. J Grantham +Dr. Frank Parr
TheOffertory ……...... “Emmanuel”………...…….Donna Thigpen
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
+THE ANTHEM……...... …“Every Valley”….….…..…….Chancel Choir
MESSAGE………………..…...“Wait: Be Prepared”….…..…...…Dr. Frank Parr
Mark 1:1-8
*HYMN NO. 242……………….….….…..…..“Love Came Down at Christmas”
*SPOKEN BENEDICTION ◊Rev. J Grantham +Dr. Frank Parr
+*CHOIR AND CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
There’s a song in the air! There’s a star in the sky! There’s a mother’s deep prayer and a baby’s low cry! And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing,
for the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King!
+*BEARING OF THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD
*POSTLUDE……“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”….…Donna Thigpen
*Please stand as you are able ◊ 8:30 only +11:00 only
Sunday, November 30
8:30 a.m.Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30 a.m.Fellowship Break with Coffee & Juice
9:45 a.m.Sunday School Classes for all ages
10:30 a.m.Fellowship Break with Coffee & Juice
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service – Sanctuary
11:00 a.m.The Link Service– Fellowship Hall
Monday, December 1
*10:00 a.m.Women’s Bible Study – Library
*7:00 p.m.ALIVE – At Church
Tuesday, December 2
9:30 a.m.Staff Meeting – Library
11:30 a.m.Prime Timers – Red Lobster 13th Street
6:00 p.m.Staff Parish Relations at Parsonage
Wednesday, December 3
*9:30 a.m.Women’s Bible Study – Library
5:45 p.m.Recharge Dinner – Middle School Musical
6:15 p.m.Children's Program - Children's Center
6:15 p.m.The Basement
6:30 p.m.Handbell Rehearsal
7:15 p.m.Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, December4
*6:30 a.m.Men's Bible Study - Train Station Burger King
*6:30 p.m.Bible Study at Masseys’ Home
Friday, December 5
3:00-5:30 p.m.Basement Hangout – Midtown Coffee
Saturday, December 6
9 a.m.-1:30p.m.Birthday Extravaganza
5:00 p.m.Genesis Class Party – Home of Dom & Alyssa Edwards
*For information on any of these small groups, call Susan Simpson,
Adult Ministries Coordinator, 706-324-2424.