East Fairfield

United Methodist Church

Sunday, November 26, 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 Pastor: Rev. Deb Quillen Organist: Ruth Rowley Ministers: The Congregation

Pianist: Nancy Setinsek November 26, 2017 Choir Director: Randy Hart

GATHERING “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” –Mason “Reverie” –Denton “He Lifted Me” –Smith

CHRIST LIGHT ENTERS Henry Fetty & Mitch Auer

WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS Courtney Hephner, Liturgist

GREETING ONE ANOTHER

*LITANY OF THE GREENS L: How can we prepare this house for the coming of Jesus, the King?

P: With branches of cedar, the tree of royalty. L: How shall we prepare this house for the coming of Jesus, the eternal Christ?

P: With garlands and wreaths of pine and fir, whose leaves are

ever living, ever green. L: How shall we prepare this house for the coming of Jesus, our savior?

P: With arrangements of holly and ivy, symbolizing His passion,

death, and resurrection. L: How shall we prepare this house for the coming of Jesus, the Son of God?

P: By hearing again the words of the prophets who foretold the

saving work of God. For God did not send His Son into the

world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him

might be saved. All Glory to God in the highest!

*OPENING HYMN “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” #206

*MORNING PRAYER

God of manger and star, let us enter your story once again and

find ourselves kneeling with the shepherds, singing with the

angels and worshiping with the Magi. Touch our hearts with the

wonder of birth, and the depths of your love. Speak to us in word

and song and lift us to the realms of glory. Amen.

PRAYER REQUESTS

CALL TO PRAYER

PRAYER / LORD’S PRAYER

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Edie Boles (Children ages 4 – 4th grade are dismissed to Jr. Church with Cyndi Straney)

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”

*DOXOLOGY / PRAYER OF DEDICATION

PARAMENTS Isaiah 40: 3-5

CAROL “Prepare the Way of the Lord” (two times) #207

ADVENT WREATH Jeremiah 23: 5-6

CAROL “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (first verse) #211

WREATHS & GARLAND Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7

CHOIR ANTHEM “The Coming of the Lord”

HOLLY & IVY Isaiah 53; 3a, 4a, 5-6

CAROL “The Holly and The Ivy” Insert

POINTSETTIA Numbers 24: 17

CAROL “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” (first verse) #216

MANGER Luke 2: 6-7

CAROL “Away in a Manger” #217

CAROLING Psalm 96: 1-4a, 6

CAROLS “There’s a Song in the Air” (first verse) #249

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” (first verse) #234

EVERGREEN TREE Micah 5: 2, 4

CAROL “Once In Royal David’s City” (verse 1 & 4) #250

MEDITATION Pastor Deb

TREE LIGHTING John 1: 1-5, 9-14

*CAROL “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” #196

*BENEDICTION L: Go forth from this place an awakened people, aware of the world's

darkness, yet reaching for the light.

P: We see God at work in our world, and that makes all the

difference. L: Go forth from this place an expectant people, conscious of judgment in

our midst, yet welcoming God's new order and justice.

P: We welcome God's new day, believing that Christ will set us

free. L: Go forth from this place a serving people, sensing anew the pain so many

bear, yet confident God will bring healing, even through you.

P: We open ourselves as channels of God's grace, for we have

heard good news and we have been empowered to share it. L: May the God of peace be with us all, this season and forever.

P: Amen and Amen.

Nursery - Tana Fetty Sound Tech - Bill Rowley

Greeters - Ross & Phyllis Porter

NEXT Sunday December 3, 2017 Liturgist: Meredith Hart Greeters: Gary & Denise Fieldhouse Junior Church: No Junior Church Nursery: Miranda Barnett Acolytes: Meredith Hart

CLASS FOR COFFEE TIME

Nov - New Beginnings Dec - Pairs & Spares Jan - Loyal Workers

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

MISSION OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER UM STUDENT DAY – FUND 17

4C’s Items for the month of November Canned Fruit

Update on Mission Giving for 2017 FUND NAME OF FUND NEED RECEIVED STILL

NEED 2 General Mission Fund 6,660 6,640 20

33 4C’s 125 495 0

40 Boy Scouts 150 445 0

32 Cub Scouts 150 140 10

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 Any

Donation 65

15 Peace With Justice Any

Donation 15

16 World Communion Any

Donation 30

17 Student Day Any

Donation 0

14 Blanket Sunday Any

Donation 123

38 Operation Shoebox Any

Donation 503

November

26

9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Time 10:45 Sunday School

1:00-3:00 Fellowship Hall

(Chris Baker)

4-5:30 Boy Scouts

5:00 Confirmation 6:00 Young Adults

27

10:00 Prayer Blankets 12:00 Joy Circle 6:30 Bible Study

6:30-7:30 Cub Scouts

28

8:30 AM Men’s Coffee at Ray McCoy’s

29

7:00 Choir Practice

30

6-7 Kids Choir

Dec 1

6:00-9:00 Hanging of the Greens

2

9-2 Craft Show at Abundant Life

10:00-12:00 Kids Choir practice in Sanctuary 4:00 New Wat. Christmas Parade

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

7:00 Trustees

6

11:30 Women’s Christmas Party @ Career Center

7:00 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

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 7:00 Council

13

7:00 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

-SS Treat Bags 11:45: Cookie Run 2:00 Caroling with Confirmation

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

7:00 Choir Practice

21

9:00 Mailing Committee 10:00 G. Angels Support Group

22 23

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Wednesday, December 6, at 11:30 am at the Columbiana County Career Center in Lisbon

A motivational message will be presented by Vicki McGee, owner of the Simply Scarves...and Such boutiques in Columbiana and Salem. She will tell us her story of how she became a success in the retail industry and how “the sky is the limit” for women. Bring or wear a scarf. Afterward, Vicki will show us how to tie them!

Note: the time has been changed to 11:30 AM to allow additional time for the program.

Cost is $10 per person, and the menu includes:

Applesauce with Cinnamon Stuffed Chicken Breast with Gravy

Linguini Primavera with Spring Vegetables Au Gratin Potatoes

California Blend Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Roll with Butter Choice of Sweet Iced Tea or Cranberry-Lemonade

Coffee served upon request (No Decaf)

See Joyce Ward for reservations.

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

2017 Poinsettia Order Form

Deadline to order is December 11.

6” Pot Single Stem

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 November 26, 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 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: Chad Veiock, Kyle Crook, Tristan Reynolds HOMEBOUND: Sarah B, Wanda B, Evalyn M Alma R (Blossom), Chuck & Lois D (Brookdale) IN MINISTRY: 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