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St. Andrew
United Methodist
Church
Rev. Jeff Childress
December 1, 2019
First Sunday of
Advent
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Advent Sermon Series: Expect the Unexpected
Advent marks the beginning of another year in the cycle of Scriptures that presents the narrative of the love of God revealed to the world. Advent disrupts our rhythm of life and invades our world in strange and unexpected ways. Keeping Advent in our modern world means making space for the unexpected and embracing the disruption, which can ultimately lead to transformation.
First Sunday of Advent – December 1 Expect Something New
Isaiah 2:1-5
Second Sunday of Advent – December 8 Expect a Miracle
Isaiah 11:1-10
Third Sunday of Advent – December 15 Advent Worship Presentation
Bethlehem Morning St. Andrew Chancel Choir
Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 22 Expect Faith to Deliver
Matthew 1:18-25
Christmas Eve – December 24 – 5:30pm Expect God to Work it Out
Luke 2:1-20
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ENTRANCE AND GATHERING
Welcome and Grace of Hospitality
*Bringing In the Light of Christ and Opening Praise No. 204 Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Lighting the Advent Candle of Hope Trent, Kara, Tanner, and Brenton Graham A Litany for the Chrismon Tree (responsively) The tree is in place, reminding us of the beginning of the Advent season. It’s time to thank God for the Christ Child’s birth. We thank the Lord for dwelling with us and being with us in this moment. The tree has been placed in its stand with its top pointing heavenward. We thank you, dear Jesus, for coming down from heaven above to stand on this earth on our behalf against the powers of sin, death, and evil. The lights on the tree shine brightly and beautifully. We thank you, dear Jesus, for being born to us as the Light of the World, a Light no darkness can overcome. The Chrismons, symbols of Jesus’ life, identity, and ministry, have been lovingly placed on the tree, decorating its branches. We thank you, dear Jesus, for decorating us with your hope, peace, joy, and love.
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O Tannenbaum
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches!
Not only green when summer’s here But in the coldest time of year.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How sturdy God hath made thee!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How sturdy God hath made thee! Thou bidd’st us all place faithfully Our trust in God, unchangingly!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How sturdy God hath made thee!
*Prayer of Approach (in unison) Lord Jesus, this tree reminds us that your love for us is evergreen. Your mercies are ever new. Your grace is ever present. Your gifts of love are ever sure. In this season, help us to remember as we worship around this tree and all of its symbolism, that our expressions of worship are offerings of our thanks for the greatest gift of Yourself that you shared with all the world on Christmas night, that we might be blessed with forgiveness, salvation, and everlasting life. Amen. *Hymn No. 185 When Morning Gilds the Skies
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Tithes and Offerings *Doxology No. 95 Children’s Moment Kara Graham Children ages 3 years – 5th grade may go to Children’s Church. Please follow the adult leaders as they exit the door behind the piano. Anthem English Advent Carol Quartet Jane Ford, Leah German, Bill Brown, Randy German
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 Sermon Expect Something New Rev. Jeff Childress Morning Prayer Response to the Word Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent St. Andrew Super Ringers
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Hymnal Page 12
Invitation to the Lord’s Table Confession and Pardon The Great Thanksgiving
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*Please stand if you are able. CCLI#1116193
Prayer of Thanksgiving
SENDING FORTH *Affirmation of Faith for Advent We believe in one God, who is Creator, and maker of all we see and all we don't see; who is Ruler of the universe and Source of all creation! We believe in one God, who is Jesus Christ, God from God, Light from Light, true God and true human. He is one with the Creator; the Word made flesh, our Messiah: Savior of all creation! We believe in one God, who is Holy Spirit, breath of God moving among us; who is one with the Creator; one with the Christ; our Comforter and our Guide: Mentor of all creation! *Hymn No. 206 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light *Benediction *Closing Praise No. 230 O Little Town of Bethlehem vs.4
Men’s Club — It’s a Christmas Gathering. The
December Men’s Club meeting will be at OJ’s on
December 3rd @ 6pm. Member’s wives and all
single ladies of the Church are invited. If you
plan to attend and/or need a ride, contact
Jimmy Owens at864+419-7100.
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Family & Friends Laura Bathurst Patricia Booty Cleo Brown Shirley Crittenden Pat Finley Jean Freeman Ben Gantt Ricky Johnson (Husband of Sandra
Johnson )
Charlotte Judd Patrick McClain (son in law of John &
Virginia Wallace)
David McInturff Ann Owens Robin Owens Stephen Reece Bob Sampson Carolyn Sampson Chelsee Spearman Lillie Sheriff (Mother of Laura Cromer)
Margie Tucker Ella Mae Wise (Mother of Donna
Owens) Linda Winstead
Mother-in-law of Jennifer Judd
Military Michael Burton Anthony Grayson Tom Hansen Kyle Moytka Douglas Nobles Gabe Pszonowsky Nathan Rampey Kristian Robinson
Stephan Sampson Andrew Simer Shawn Weiler Homebound Helen Chastain Theresa and Rudy Eddleman Joyce Crowe Betty Owens Ray and Mary Pace John Smith
Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes Easley Place (name change from
Brookdale)
Dwaine & Ruth Stanley Margaret Sorrells Mildred Williams
National Health Care Doris Hayes
Magnolias of Easley Pete Bush Ed McCollum
Waterstone on Augusta Lucy Rackley, Rm. 2102
Pruitt Health Care, Ridgeway, S.C. Magdalene Williams
Prayer Requests
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Lucille Searcy Circle Christmas Party
Just Desserts of a British Christmas, will be
December 12th, at 6:30pm in the Fellowship
Hall.
Roy Taylor will tell us about traditional
British Christmas desserts and he will
bring samples to try.
The Circle will be collecting donations to
distribute to area nursing and retirement
communities for game prizes.
Prizes for Assisted Living Games:
This is a list of suggested items to bring to our December
meeting. They will go to area assisted living communities for
prizes for BINGO and other games. These suggestions are
from the Activity Directors at The Willows and Easley Place
(formerly Brookdale):
Snack pack cookies
Hard Candy
Small gift bags with hand lotion, Chapstick, purse pack of
Kleenex
Devotional books (365 day devotions)
Small jigsaw puzzles (250-500 piece)
Gloves
Scarves
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Prizes Continued:
Ear buds
Lap blankets
Gloves
Small makeup bags
Socks
Holiday bric-a-brac
Easley Place (formerly Brookdale) - Small boxes of laundry
detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets (Things they use in
their apartments)
**Large print word search
**The Willows said they did not need word search or adult
coloring books - they have an abundance. But she could use
Tithes and Offerings, October 2019
Needed: $ 26,715.00
Received: $ 24,456.67
Tithes and Offerings, January - October 2019
Needed: $ 267,150.00
Received: $ 256,439.89
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REGULAR SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY
MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES
Every Sunday Jesus, Juice & Java @ 9:00am
Sunday School @ 9:30am
Morning Worship Service @ 10:30am
Every Wednesday Table Talk for Caregivers @5:30 pm
Bible Study @ 6:30pm
Kids For Christ @ 6:00pm
St. Andrew Youth Ministry@ 6 :30pm
Chancel Choir @ 7:30pm
Ad Board Meeting Every other 3rd Monday @ 7:00pm
COM Every other 2nd Sunday @ 6:00pm
Communion Service Every 1st Sunday @ 10:30am
Finance Committee Every 3rd Monday @ 6:00pm
Lucille Searcy Circle Every 2nd Thursday @ 6:30pm
Men’s Club Meeting Every 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Sweet Spirits Every 3rd Tuesday @ 11:30am
Trustees Every 2nd Monday @ 6:30pm
Walkers Every Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30pm
Every Thursday 5:30 - 6:30pm
Every Saturday 8:00 - 9:00am
Walkers can also meet downtown Easley on the 3rd Saturdays
@9:00 am.
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Saturday December 7, 2019
December 1, 2019 - December 7, 2019
Jesus, Juice & Java 9:00am
Sunday School 9:30am
Morning Worship–
Communion
Super Ringers to
perform
10:30am
Sunday December 1, 2019
Tuesday December 3, 2019
Monday December 2, 2019
This Week @ St. Andrew
Holiday Craft Show 9:00am Gym Open for Walkers 5:30pm
Thursday December 5, 2019
Chancel Choir practice 6:30pm
Wednesday December 4, 2019
Table Talk for Caregivers 5:30pm
Kids For Christ 6:00pm
Bible Study 6:30pm
St. Andrew Youth Ministry
6:30pm
Choir Practice 7:30pm
Lucille Searcy SS party 11:00am
Gym open for Walkers 5:30pm
Presented by the St. Andrew Chancel Choir
Sunday, December 15, 2019
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December Mission
Please bring items collected
to the Mission Room at St. Andrew.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019 @ 5:30pm.
St. Andrew Harvest Sunday donations to
UCM. 240 pounds of needed food!!
Thank You!
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St. Andrew UMC
Holiday
Craft Fair
December 7
Over 20 local artists
9am to 2pm
Epworth Children’s Home: Ice
Cream & Mother’s Day offering $2,205.00
Share $ 415.00
Feed A Hungry Child $1,807.00
United Christian Ministries $1,542.25
UMCOR $ 843.00
Pickens County Humane Society $ 620.00
Shine $ 290.00
Alzheimer's Walk $ 5,358.90
Servants for Sight $ 525.00
St. Andrew Monthly Missions 2019
Monetary Donations
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The children are
having a Christmas
Play Sunday,
December 15 @ 5PM.
Yes, “An Animal
Tail”
Reception Immediately following.
Jennifer, David and
Taylor McCarson
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St. Andrew United Methodist
Church
309 Pelzer Highway Easley, South Carolina 29642
Phone: 864-859-1567
Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm
[email protected] [email protected]
Website www.standrewum.org
We share info & pictures on Instagram, FB and our
Website.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Nursery
Ashley Duvall & Marie Howard
Greeters
Trent & Kara Graham
Ushers
Justus Family
Jim Thornton
Alan Simer