First Sunday of Advent
November 27, 2016
Wake up to the light of Christ
Prelude
*Congregation please stand if able
*The Call to Worship Psalm27: 1-4 Pg. 758
*Hymn People Look East No.202
* Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joys and Prayer Concernsof the Congregation
(Please sign attendance pads located at the end of pew)
Advent Candle Lighting
9:00 a.m.- Emily Myers
11:00 a.m. –Hope Brophy
Pastoral Prayer
Choral Prayer Response Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus No. 196
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art.
Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.
Special Music O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Julie Balk, Cello
Children’s Message
The Offering of Our Gifts
Offertory
* Doxology (No. 95), Blessing
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Hymn Christ Is the World’s Light No. 188
9:00 a.m.Chancel Choir Anthem The Coventry Carol Victor C. Johnson
Scripture Romans 13: 11-14
Message “Morning People” Rev. Evans C. Bentley
*Hymn We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations No.569
The Light of Christ Leads Us In To the World
Benediction
* Congregational ResponseLet There Be Peace on Earth
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
St. Paul’s Staff
Pastor: Evans C. Bentley
Office Manager: Susan Paterson
Director of Music: John C. Tyner
Organist: Inger Oswald
Director of Children’s Choirs: John Fedosky
Christian Education Director: Alisha Cooley
Youth Leader: Willie Lass & Kelly Vergowven
Liturgists:
9:00 a.m. – Mary Vergowven
11:00 a.m. – Ann Nickel-Swinkey
Ushers:
9:00 a.m. – Norma Huntley, Brenda Cadle, Fran Rayce,
Patty Siekierda, Paula Massengill
11:00 a.m. – Dave Drumm, Robin Simonson,
Jane Drumm. Alisha Cooley
Greeters:
9:00a.m. –The Lee Family
11:00 a.m. – Victoria Loy
Acolytes:
9:00 a.m. –Olivia Gladieux
11:00 a.m. –Sophia & Kathryn Short
Worship attendance last Sunday–203
Budget Information:
Expenditures: $290,109
Income 269,188
Endowment Income and
2015 Carryover used: 20,921
Announcements
The Chancel flowers are given in celebration of Jim Morr’s 70th birthday.
Childcare is provided for children, 4 years old and younger in the nursery on Sundays during worship service.
Linda Voss, longtime St. Paul’s member, is looking for someone to pick her up occasionally for the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. She lives in River Park Plaza, 20 N. Roessler St., Monroe, and does not drive. If interested in providing this service, contact Judie Wiseman, 241-3466.
St. Paul’s Outreach Committee has adopted 12 families to give gifts to for Christmas. Donations of food, paper supplies or cash will be greatly appreciated! The list for those items needed is posted on the bulletin board.
U CARE – Friday, December 16th – Holiday Party( please note change of date) – If you are willing to make a holiday treat for the kids, that would be much appreciated! We usually have 15 youth at the most.
We are updating your giving preferences. Please let the office know if …
- You are currently receiving envelopes and would like them for weekly use.
- You no longer need weekly envelopes
- You are interested in automatic draw option
- You would like to receive a year end statement
- ______self -pick up at church
- ______please mail
- ______I would like mine emailed to this address:
- You are interested in volunteering to be a money counter
Calling all college students, (and trade schools too). St. Paul’s Scholarship applications are now available at the church office, on the table outside the office or online. Applicants should have finished at least one semester at a college, university or trade school, in good standing, and be a member or closely associated with St. Paul’s. Applications, along with a copy of the students last term grades, must be returned to the church office by January 22, 2017. Awards will be distributed in February.
THANKS to all the wonderful folks who participated in our "Hanging of the Greens Potluck and Decorating Party."So much great food and fellowship; and the whole church is beautifully decorated, too.
UMYF:we wish to thank the Outreach Committee for the opportunity to distribute this year's Thanksgiving food baskets for the needy in our community. The outpouring of love and caring through food was tremendous and every one of our 12 families were provided not only food for Thanksgiving, but for the rest of the week as well. Kelly and Willie would like to express our gratitude to our Youth for their enthusiasm and dedication to caring for our less fortunate We cannot thank enough the support of all the hard working volunteers who helped with the preparation and delivery to our needy families. The "Body of Christ" is alive here at St. Paul's UMC.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The UMYF is pleased to announce that Dr. Haythem Ali, Physician at Henry Ford Health System and a Muslim will come to share his experiences with our youth. The youth of the other area churches are invited also. A rare experience to hear about and share with our Muslim brothers and sisters.
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This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, November 27, 2016 – First Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m. – Worship
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes
11:00 a.m. – Worship
3:00 p.m. – UMW Advent Tea
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
5:30 p.m. – Christ’s Kids Club & Children’s Choirs
5:30 p.m. - Youth Choir
6:15 p.m. – Youth Band
6:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study
7:30 p.m. – Children’s Chimes
7:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir
Friday, December 2, 2017
6:00 p.m. – Sounds of Joy Concert Rehearsal
Saturday, December 3, 2016
7:00 p.m. – Sounds of Joy Carols By Candlelight Concert
Sunday, December 4, 2016
9:00 a.m. – Worship & Chancel Choir Cantata
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes
11:00 a.m. - Worship & Choir Cantata
6:00 p.m. - UMYF