General InformationJob Opening: Invitation and Connection Coordinator Provide an effective means to find, involve, and connect visitors and new or inactive members at RUMC. This is a part-time opportunity (20 hours/week) and includes some Sunday hours. Detailed job description: rumc.com/jobs; send resume to hr@rumc.com

Have You Moved? Changed Your Phone Number? Let RUMC know by contacting Camisha Corporan, 770.261.1761 or ccorporan@rumc.com.

The Wifi Password for RGuest is love.

Year-End Giving: Thank you for your generosity in 2018. As you finalize year-end giving, please remember that you can give to RUMC in the following ways:

• By mail: Contributions to RUMC must be postmarked in 2018 in order to receive 2018 contribution credit, in accordance with IRS regulations. Contributions postmarked Jan. 1, 2019, or later will be posted to your 2019 contribution record.

• Drop off at the Main Office, Chapel building: If the offices are closed, please use the convenient lock box at the Main Office

entrance. • Giving kiosks via credit card or debit card just off the South

Lobby, Sanctuary building or at the Chapel’s Mimosa Blvd. entrance• Online Giving via credit or debit card: rumc.com/give• Text to Give: In your phone messaging app, text the dollar

amount you want to give to 678.515.9902. Your donation will be sent to RUMC and you will receive a confirmation. If this is your first time using text to give, you will be directed to the Ministry

Platform to input your credit card information.• Stock transfers must be received in the church brokerage account

before Jan. 1, 2019.

Information: Nancy Erwin, nerwin@rumc.com, 770.261.1726 or rumc.com/give

RUMC will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Merry Christmas and Welcome to RUMC!

We are delighted that you have chosen to worship today at Roswell United Methodist. If you are new to RUMC, please use the attendance pad found at the end of each pew to share information about you and your visit. If you would like information on how to connect to the many opportunities at RUMC, visit our connection center in the Sanctuary building, or contact Susan Gunter, sgunter@rumc.com or 770.261.1703.

Regular Worship Schedule:Our 9:30 a.m. service, “Welcome Home Nine-Thirty,” meets in the main Sanctuary and features contemporary worship music.

Our 11 a.m. traditional service also meets in the main Sanctuary and features hymns, organ, and the 100-voice Sanctuary Choir.

At 11 a.m., we offer a modern worship experience, Chapel Roswell, in the Chapel. Nursery and Roswell Kids programs are available in the Chapel building. Information: chapelroswell.com

Roswell Kids: All service times include full children’s programs from birth through fifth grade. Birth through kindergarten meet in the Sanctuary building, and first through fifth grades meet in the Chapel building. Information: rumc.com/rk

Roswell Student Programs: Middle and high school students meet in the Dodson Center (the Dod) for a light breakfast in the Dod Café from 10:30-11 a.m., then Café (our version of Sunday School) from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday evening Student Ministry programs will resume January 6. Information: Sarah Blackmon, sblackmon@rumc.com or 770.261.1755

Sunday Shuttle Options: Parking Shuttles run from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. between RUMC, City Hall, and Wells Fargo lots. Drop Off/Pick-up Locations: Chapel building (north side at the main entrance), the “Scout Hut” for Chapel lower level and the Dod, and the Sanctuary building (at the North Entrance). Using this “door-to-door” service will help serve our first-time guests and visitors on campus and enable growth at RUMC. We thank you for considering this option.

Please Pass the Pad:Let us know you are here by filling out and passing along the black attendance pads located at the end of each pew.

814 Mimosa Boulevard Roswell, GA 30075770.993.6218rumc.com

RUMC Pastoral StaffDr. Tom Davis, Senior Pastor

Rev. Nancy Folsom Lane, Associate Pastor / Pastoral CareDr. Joe McKechnie, Associate Pastor / Chapel Roswell

Rev. Melissa Mobley, Associate Pastor / Family & Children’s MinistryRev. Marion Brown, Associate Pastor / Missions & Service

Dr. Jeff Ross, Associate Pastor / Adult DiscipleshipJason Scott, Minister to Students

Save the DateGlobal Impact Celebration: Save the dates for next year’s Global Impact Celebration, Feb. 28-March 3. If you are interested in being a part of the creative and planning teams, please contact Rev. Marion Brown, mbrown@rumc.com or 770.271.1716

The Sounds of the Spirit Concert Series presents “An Afternoon with Anita Renfroe” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, at RUMC. Anita is a Christian comedienne and author who became famous for “Momisms,” her comic rendition of everything a mother would typically say to her children in the course of a day, set to the “William Tell Overture.” With her unique brand of musical comedy

and blend of sass, audiences at her comedy concert tours say, “She just says what everyone is thinking but won’t say out loud.” Among her many television and in-person engagements, Anita has been a regular commentator for “Good Morning America.” This is an event you won’t want to miss! Tickets go on sale Thursday, Jan. 16—$20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors (65+). Information: Ann Moore, amoore@rumc.com or 770.261.1719.

RUMC’s Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza is moving to a cooler location on the calendar in 2019, May 2-4. Be sure to save the date—you won’t want to miss it! Proceeds benefit Job Networking.

Connect and LearnNew Bible Studies in 2019: Start the new year off by re-engaging with your faith through participation in one of our many Bible studies! New studies will begin in January, with offerings almost every day of the week, both morning and evening. All are welcome; no previous studyrequired! For more information, visit rumc.com/biblestudies or pick up one of the discipleship guides, available throughout the church.

Acting UP, RUMC’s adult drama ministry, will be holding open group auditions for the murder mystery comedy, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Choir Room, Sanctuary building. Registration is not required. Information: rumcactingup.webs.com

Job Networking will resume Monday, Jan. 14, in the Chapel building, with afternoon workshops starting at 12:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. The dinner speaker is Bob Fletcher, who will be encouraging job seekers with a fresh beginning for the new year. Evening workshops begin at 7 p.m. with keynote speaker Jay Litton presenting the “Wow!” Interview at 8 p.m. Information/agenda: rumc.com/jobnetworking

Seniors Enriched Living (SEL): There’s still time to register for the winter session! Continuing education classes begin Jan. 8 and are held every Tuesday and Thursday for 8 weeks in the Dodson Youth Center. Learn something new! Connect with others! Registration: selroswellga.org or 770.587.3750

Interested in Joining the Church? We will hold an Inquiry Luncheon for those interested in finding out more about the opportunities at RUMC and how to become a church member. Rev. Nancy Lane will host the class on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in the Trinity Cafe, Chapel building. Clergy and staff will be on hand to help you learn more about how to get involved. Childcare is available. Information/Registration: Patty Hampton, phampton@rumc.com or 770.261.1767

Children and YouthPancakes and Pajamas: Kick off the new year in Roswell Kids with Pancakes and Pajamas! All children are invited to wear their pajamas to Roswell Kids on Sunday, Jan. 6, and the Investigate group (first-fifth graders) will enjoy a pancake breakfast during Sunday School.

Roswell Kids Parent Meeting: Want to know more about what we do in Roswell Kids? Want some tools to help build your child’s spiritual education? All parents are invited to a brief Roswell Kids Parent Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 12 p.m. in the Dining Room, Chapel building. Whether you are new to Roswell Kids or have been around a while, stop in, meet our team, and learn about your child’s spiritual development. Childcare is provided.

Created by God, our annual workshop on human sexuality for fifth graders, will be Sunday, Jan. 27. Parents must attend one of two informational meetings to understand what their child will be learning and how they can be involved, to ask questions, and to make a final decision on whether their child should attend. These meetings are on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 12 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. Childcare is provided at both and lunch will be provided at the Sunday meeting. Information: rumc.com/rkevents

For more information about Roswell Kids events: Lorin Tate, ltate@rumc.com or 770.261.1701 or rumc.com/rkevents

Worship Arts on Wednesday (WOW) resumes Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m. with an Epiphany party. All children ages three through fifth grade are invit-ed. Information: Lisa Stover, lstover@rumc.com or 770.261.1709

RUMCK Preschool and Kindergarten (SACS Accredited) will hold registration for the 2019-20 school year on Jan. 24-31 for children currently enrolled in the program; Feb. 4 for church members, RUMCK and PMO alumni; and Feb. 5 for the general public. Programs range in age from 18 months through kindergarten. Tours are available in January on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by calling the school office for an appointment. Information: 770.998.8699 or rumc.com/RUMCK

Altar Your Life 2019, Feb. 8-10: RUMC’s biggest Student Ministry event of the year! During this in-town retreat, middle and high school students will participate in worship sessions, mission projects, small group time, and the beloved dance party. Groups of students stay overnight in church members’ homes;

transportation and food are provided. Registration/volunteer opportunities: roswellstudentministry.com/altar-your-life/about

Start the new year by attending one of our worship services:

Dec. 3011 a.m. One Service in the Sanctuary

Jan. 68:15 a.m. Communion Service in the Chapel

9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary11 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

11 a.m. Modern Service in the Chapel (Chapel Roswell)

Monday, Dec. 24, 2018

A Christmas Eve Traditional Service - 6 p.m. PRELUDE O Sanctissima arr. Diane Bish

Tom Alderman, Organist

CHORAL INTROIT Fanfare for Christmas Day Martin Shaw Sanctuary Choir

WELCOME Dr. Tom Davis

LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Ed and Katherine Phillips Davis and Alex Phillips

* CONGREGATIONAL CAROL #246 Joy to the World (1,2,4) ANTIOCH

* CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION Rev. Nancy Folsom Lane

* A CHRISTMAS GLORIA PATRI GLORIA

PRAYER Rev. Nancy Folsom Lane

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES & GIFTS Still, Still, Still Traditional Austrian Carol

Sanctuary Choir arr. Luboff; ad. UlrichPamela Holloway, oboe; Sarah Ambrose, flute

* CAROL OF GRATITUDE #251 GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN Go, Tell It on the Mountain (2)

GREETING Dr. Tom Davis

SILENT NIGHT STILLE NACHT Outloud and The W.A.Y. arr. Kaplan, Olusola, Sarah Lindvall, Director and Bram

SCRIPTURE Luke 2:1-14 Pew Bible Page 724

MESSAGE Born for You Dr. Tom Davis SERVICE OF CANDLELIGHTING

As Silent Night is sung and the lights are being dimmed, the pastor will light a candle from the Christ candle. The pastor will then light the candles of the candlelighters gathered at the altar. They will light the candles of the first worshippers in the pews. Worshippers 12 years and older may hold a candle; younger worshippers may hold a candle with their parents. Keep the lighted candle upright; the unlighted candle is tipped to be lighted. Before leaving the pew, worshippers are requested to extinguish their candles and place them in the baskets located at the exits.

* CONGREGATIONAL CAROL STILLE NACHT Silent Night

* BENEDICTION Dr. Tom Davis

POSTLUDE Good Christians All Rejoice! J. S. BachTom Alderman, Organist

* Please stand as you are able.

Music Leader: Dr. Jerry Ulrich, Director of Worship Arts (interim) Acolytes: Avery and Maddie Lane