words of reflection...leader: we seek a messiah who will reign with truth and justice. all: we have...
TRANSCRIPT
-2-
Words of Reflection "For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9: 6
December 24, 2018
7 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
*means please stand if you are willing and able
Prelude Organist/pianist Jeff Burke
Words of Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Heidi Reinker
Call to Worship Leader: Christ is born! He is our Emmanuel- God with us. People: We have heard the promises of the prophets, and caught the notes of an angel's song. Leader: Tonight we have come to be with You because You have come to be with us. People: We seek an innocent , helpless baby in a manger. Leader: We seek a Messiah who will reign with truth and justice. All: We have come to worship You, Jesus, our newborn king! *Carol: “O Come All Ye Faithful” verses 1, 2, 3 and 6 # 234
Opening Prayer: God of grace and glory, please give us peace as we need peace; give us courage to live in times without peace. Sustain us when joy seems far away. Lead us into service in your world, and forgive us for those times we have failed to serve You in serving others, and have grieved your Holy Spirit by our selfishness and pride. Receive our words of praise, and hear our prayers, O Lord. Help us to magnify your name and rejoice in our salvation in Your Son Jesus Christ whose birthday we celebrate today. Amen. Lighting the Advent Wreath:
Carol - (you may remain seated) " Advent Song (Light the Advent Candle)" verses 3 and 4 only of # 2090
The Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9: 1-2, 6-7
*Carol: "Joy to the World" # 246 The Christmas Story: Luke 2: 1-7 Carol: (you may remain seated) "Away in a Manger" verses 1 and 3 # 217 The Christmas Story: Luke 2: 8-14 *Carol: "Angels We Have Heard on High" # 238 The Christmas Story: Luke 2: 15-20 Sermon: "Christmas Musings" Pastor Heidi Reinker *Carol: "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" # 240 The Christmas Offering Special Music- "Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine" sung by the choir # 2099
Doxology - "What Child Is This" verses 1 and 3 # 219
*Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" # 230
The Sacrament of Holy Communion You do not have to be a member of this congregation or denomination to receive the Lord's Supper. If you are seeking to know and love the Lord Jesus Christ, you are welcome to His table. Simply come forward at the direction of the ushers, take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup of juice. If you need communion served to you in your seat due to mobility issues, we will come to you after everyone else has been served. Just raise your hand.
Special Music during Communion "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" sung by Jeff Burke, our organist
Carol: “Silent Night, Holy Night” # 239
[During the singing of “Silent Night”, you are invited to light a candle as the light is passed from the aisle; please dip your unlit candle into the lit one.) Please remain seated.
-3-
*Benediction
May God bless you with His presence and peace. Merry Christmas! If you don’t already have a church home, we invite you to join us for worship on Sundays at 10 am.
-4-
Altar Flowers: Please see pages 6 and 7
Coffee Hour:
Nursery Caregiver:
Liturgist: Paulette Wilson
Greeters: Ruth Kasenow & Nina Barnsdale
Liturgical Resources:
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
-5-
Those who are hospitalized:
Those who are home: Lynee Zajac-Beck– Jackie Hull
Sandi Brewer– Ruth Ann Brewer Cahalan Family– Joe & Paulette Wilson
Kathy Callicoat
Robb Clarkson-Lee & Jan Wynn Cousin
Don Dameron-Lee & Jan Wynn
brother-in-law
Jo Kampschoer
Ruth Kasenow Sherry Lang-Kathy Myers
Lindsey Liedke-Betty Lozo daughter
Betty Lozo Pat Menatac
Stan & Betty Miller Kathy Myers
Alex Nicol– Ruth Ann Brewer Kim Noel– Jackie Hull
Morris Prater– Father of Tom Prater
Shannon Prater-Lee and Jan Wynn’s
daughter
Ryan Randazzo– Betty and Stan Miller-grandson
Wildred St. Amour– Kathy Myers’s brother-in-law
Joe Wilson
Janet Wolfe-Ruth Kasenow’s daughter Jeff Wynn– Lee and Jan Wynn son
Lee Wynn
Those serving our country:
Sergeant Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson
Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York)
CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer
In Our Thoughts and Prayers...
Christmas Open House
at the Parsonage
2604 Lenox
On Friday, December 28
from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. or so
All Are Welcome
Just bring yourself & your family
No gifts please!
-6-
Given In Memory Of:
All my loved ones who passed by Ruth Ann Brewer
Jerry & Dolores Vallade by The Creekmore Family
Patricia Strong by Kevin and Lisa Hyder
Husband, Donald Kasenow by Ruth Kasenow
Moyski, Corder, Wesolowicz families by Robert and Ramona Moyski
All family members by The Neubauer and Haack families
Parents George and Emily Cook, Brother David & Sister Sue by Sally Okerstrom
Carol and family by Brace Pentoney
Charles and Mary Jane Pike by Charles Pike
Family and friends By Roberta & Nelson Rennie
Hazel Roberts, Hazel Batten, Margaret Batten, and Richard Roberts,
by Bill, Patty, and Karen Roberts
Lydia Hauer by Karen Roberts
Loved ones by Julie Storm
Christmas Poinsettias 2018
-7-
Given In Honor Of:
Jerry & Cindi Vallade, Bob and Kathy Vallade by The Creekmore Family
Grace Ann & Mary Beth Beebe by Judy Howells
Children and Grandchildren by Julie Storm
Ramona Moyski by Tim and Rena Whalen
Christmas Poinsettias 2018
Lucille, Maddox, Brendan Stokes, Kenneth, & Ruth, Gerhard, and Gerry and Robert Voss
by Mary Anne Voss
Aunt Karleen Jones by Tim and Rena Whalen
Family, Helen, Chester and James Wilson and Joy Anthony, Melissa & Warren Shoemaker
by Joe and Paulette Wilson
Parents Frances Blair & Robert Clark, sister-in-law -Cheri Clark by Janice Woolcott
Parents, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Charles and Jeanette Shannon and Ernest and
Irene Wynn by the Wynn and Prater families
Using the QR Code or @FUMCTrenton
First United Methodist Church
2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066
Pastor Heidi’s Contact Information: Cell: (734) 407-9515
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Heidi Reinker
Website: www.FirstUnitedMethodistofTrenton.com E-mail: [email protected]
Ministers: the congregation
Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker
Church Admin: Ramona Moyski
Organist: Jeff Burke
Custodian: Karen Roberts
December
The church office will be closed from December 25th through January 1st.
Please call Pastor Heidi directly if you need her.
Friday: 12/28: 3 pm-8 pm Christmas Open House at the parsonage at 2604 Lenox-Trenton
Sunday: 12/30: 10 am Christmastide worship
January Tuesday: 01/01: Happy New Year! Church closed for the holiday
Thursday: 01/03: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band
Sunday: 01/06: 10 am Epiphany Sunday worship