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“To live and proclaim the Gospel, seeking, encouraging and equipping all
to become disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Director of Music: Craig Robertson Organist: Betty Winslow
Director of Youth: Randy Finck Custodian: Michael Colbert
Church Secretary: Susan Coard Nursery Worker: Rebecca Burcher Jones
Director of Children’s Ministry: Donna Mishler
Acolyte: 8:30 Caleb Mercer 11:00 Wes Sorey
Next Week: 8:30 Sydney Pendleton 11:00 Carlee Barnes
Children’s Church: 8:30 Greg Moyer 11:00 Elisa Wright
Next Week: 8:30 Jennifer Dudley 11:00 Lynn Jordan
Offering Counters: Glen Lester & Kathleen Barnard
Next Week: Jon Marshall & Sharon Magyar
Bread Ministry for November: Mary Minch, Margaret Norfleet & Greg Marable
Autumn Care Leaders for December: Tom Mercer & Betty Winslow
C H U R C H C A L E N D A R
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Sunday |
3:00 -5:00 p.m. |
God’s Kids Christmas Program Practice |
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5:00 p.m. |
Choir Practice |
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Tuesday |
6:30 p.m. |
Mature Men’s Basketball |
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7:00 p.m. |
Charge Conference @ Good Hope UMC |
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Wednesday |
7:00 p.m. |
Disciple |
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Thursday |
7:00 p.m. |
Volleyball |
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The pastor is available in his office on Wednesday and Friday mornings subject to emergencies. Please feel free to call the Pastor at any time on his cell phone (287-8420) or the church office (421-2778) and an appointment can be arranged.
Welcome to
The flowers on the altar are given in honor of Ron Carawan’s birthday by Sandy & Doris Carawan.
At the 11:00 service, we celebrate in the baptism of Chloe Dean Coyle, daughter of Michael & Amy Coyle.
Christian love and sympathy is extended to Ann Tasker and family upon the death of her mother.
If you need help hearing today’s service, hearing aids are available. Please see an usher.
Looking
for new Acolytes to bring in the Light of Worship. If you are
3rd grade or above and interested in participating in this important part of
our Sunday service, we would love to have you. Training provided!
Please call
HUMC’s Annual Charge Conference: Tuesday, Nov. 30th, 7 p.m., at Good Hope UMC.
Position Open: The position of Youth Director will be open soon. If you are interested in this position, please contact Alan Foster (410-2836).
Christmas Poinsettias: Order forms may be found in the bulletin.
Bible Study on Methodism Continues: Dec. 1st, Pastor Tom, "Why do Methodists Believe That - Our Christian Beliefs”.
"A Gift From the Heart" is an opportunity for church members to make a donation to the
Chesapeake Care Free Clinic during Christmas in memory or honor of someone or
just to make a contribution. On Sundays, December 5 and 19, Ginger
Hampton will be in the
Angel Tree – HUMC is participating in the Salvation Army Angel Tree
program this year. A tree with Angel Tree tags is located in the
CHILDREN'S
CHURCH VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers still needed! Please prayerfully consider giving ½ hour of your
time in a 3 month period to help with the ministry of our children at
HUMC’s Web Page: Our
web page is currently under construction. If you have any information you
would like included on our website, please email Curtis Tasker
at cwtasker@gmail.com.
All groups (Men, Women, Youth, God’s Kids, etc.) are asked to please update
your information.
UM MEN
Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7 pm. All men are invited to attend.
UM WOMEN
Pecans: Pecans are available between services in the
UPCOMING EVENTS:
December 12th, 4:00 pm, Children’s Christmas Program
December 19th, 6:00 pm, Christmas Cantata and Dinner
December 24th, 7:00 & 9:00 pm, Christmas Eve Services
Prayer Requests for a Praying Church
New Requests for Members
New Requests Beyond our Congregation
Suzanna Gery
Members with Continued Concerns
Charlie Toole Leo Lewis Anne Tate Ruth Ann Rummel
Ron Stukey Nina Curling Luke Mercer Jim Simmons
Jim Walker Nicole McKee Bonnie Harrell Jean Dryer
Carolyn Rittenberry
Sarah Weeks
Alma
Betty Benson Dorcas Hanbury Andy Barnard Stephanie Stahler
Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation
Jackie Harris Leo Kosinski Doris Bryan Nathan Sheldon
Dylan Brown
Carolyn
Harrell
Julie Kennedy
Page Stanley
Ann Corbin Sherry Gregory Bill Havens Tiffany Cullison
Howard Wamsley
Don Dinwiddie
Susan Hunter
Marvourneen Bryan
Pat Harbuck Thomas Weston, Sr. Rev. Carmen Colonna Adrian Robertson
Ellie Parker Ella Newmiller Erin Bailey Ella Wells
Robert Jones – Steve Jones’ father
Bernie Wisthoff – Tammy Redenius’ friend Elsie Hammond – Tammy Redenius’ mother
Jackie Harris – Mark Harris’ mother Ann Finck – Randy Finck’s mother
Eleanor Newell – Margaret Norfleet’s cousin William Taylor – Brian Taylor’s father
Henry Selden – Cenie Mayer’s cousin Rich Balentine – Stephanie Stahler’s friend
Joan McCrory – Mickey Jennings’ friend Melinda Crowling – Nancy Jennings’ daughter
Roger Miller – Robin Alexander’s brother Patricia McKee – Susan McKee’s aunt
David Kimmerle – Vernon Giroud’s cousin Libby Gossett – Robin Gronemus’ mother
Warren Wright – Debbie Quidley’s brother George Walters – Larry Norfleet’s friend
Mary Gronemus – Dave Gronemus’ mother Joe Stroud, Sr. – Dave Feldman’s friend
Jane Trenchard – Joan Gregory’s mother Alan Powell – Dave Feldman’s friend
Bettye Prindle – Stephanie Stahler’s friend Kathy Devine – Marty Hutto’s friend
Our Deployed Military -Send a note of thanks to military overseas, go to www.letssaythanks.com .
Timothy Updike Zach Strausser Sgt. Ray Mabry Erik Ketterman
Richie Rogers David Arnold Mikey Nowakowski Karlie Barnes
Our Friends in Continued Care -
Autumn Care Residents
Viola Mosimann –
Our congregation hears all prayer requests during Sunday services. Please feel free to voice your request during the service. Please indicate your request on the Prayer Request cards found in the pews or call the church office (421-2778). On the Prayer Card, please list the person’s name you would like to add to our Prayer List, their relationship to you, and the prayer concern. Place the card in the offering plate or the Prayer Request box on the organ. Names will remain on the List for 4 weeks unless otherwise requested.
Order of Worship
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THE PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE
THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT Acolyte
THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “An Advent Credo” Chancel Choir
*HYMN “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” No. 196
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP & LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE
We light this candle as a symbol of Christ our Hope.
MAY THE LIGHT SENT FROM GOD SHINE IN THE DARKNESS
TO SHOW US THE WAY OF SALVATION.
O come, O come, Emmanuel.
*THE HYMN OF PRAISE “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 211
*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version” No. 882
THE ORGAN INTERLUDE
Please register your attendance by using the form found in the red folder on each pew at the middle aisle. Visitors are asked to please include your complete address and phone number. Please print.
DEDICATION OF NEW PARAMENTS (8:30)
SERVICE OF BAPTISM (11:00) “Chloe Dean Coyle” Page 39
THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR CONGREGATION
THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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
“On Eagle’s Wings”
And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand.
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES
(In addition to your offering, the person on the center aisle is asked to hand the attendance sheet
from their row to the usher. Thank You.)
The Organ Offertory
*The Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor
(During the singing of the hymn, children, preschool-2nd grade may go to Children’s Church.)
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILD(REN) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE IN THE CLASSROOM(S) BEHIND THE SANCTUARY.
*HYMN “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (verses 1, 2 & 3) No. 234
ANTHEM “Reaching” Duet: Bob Parsons
& Craig Robertson
THE SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 1:18-21
In blue pew Bibles page 955
THE MESSAGE “Hope” Pastor
*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 246
“Joy to the World”
THE BENEDICTION
*THE CHORAL RESPONSE “O How He Loves You and Me” All
Oh, how He loves you and me, Oh, how He loves you and me.
He gave His life, what more could He give?
Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how He loves me; Oh, how He loves you and me.
*THE TAKING OF THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD Acolyte
*THE ORGAN POSTLUDE
*Denotes the Congregation Standing
Memory Verse:
Immanuel Matthew 2:23 (NIV)
23 “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” - which means “God with us”.