THE CHURCH GATHERS FOR WORSHIP December 10, 2017 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:45 & 11:00 AM Would you like to make a donation to God through CSUMC? Scan this QR Code!! Today’s sanctuary flowers are given to the Glory of God; in celebra- tion of their 54th wedding anniversary (December 6) by Duane and Mary Palmer; and in honor of their children, Allyson and Michael, by Dom and Karen Paone. White rosebuds have been placed on the altar in Christian love and sympathy to Karen and Stan Boatwright on the death of her mother, Donna Bekius; and to Teresa and Tim Myers on the death of her father, Clyde Blackwell. “In death, there is resurrection.” GATHERING TO WORSHIP WELCOME Please take a moment to fill out a Guest Card found on the clipboard at the end of each pew, then pass the clipboard down the pew. First-time guest worshipers are encouraged to give all the information requested. *GREETING VOLUNTARY Savior of the Nations, Come Mark Bloedow *HYMN OF PRAISE No. 202 UMH BESANCON People, Look East LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH (see insert) (8:45) Beemer Family (11:00) Goodwin Family CENTERING PRAYER Oh God You call to us from the wild places, You call to us from the inner chambers of our hearts. We come in answer to your call. We come to pray, to praise, To learn of your love for all creation. Reveal your glory that we may see it together - Inform and inspire us to seek your kingdom on earth in our time. Amen. PROCLAIMING OUR FAITH SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 (NRSV) Lector: The word of God for the people of God. (8:45) Terry Altizer People: Thanks be to God. (11:00) Ken Wood CANTATA (see insert) OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS OFFERTORY Comfort Ye My People Johann Pachelbel *DOXOLOGY Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Lord, we lift these gifts up to You, our Song and Strength. Bless them, and bless us, to be used for Your glory, to spread Your peace, and for all to know Your love. We ask in the name of Em- manuel, God with us, Amen. GOING FORTH *CLOSING HYMN No. 217 UMH AWAY IN A MANGER Away in a Manger *DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING *CONCLUDING VOLUNTARY Rebecca Te Velde Carillon on People Look East (*) Congregation stands, if able. Monday, December 11 6:00 PM Small Group Leadership Training 6:30 PM Chancel Bells 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 221 Tuesday, December 12 11:30 AM Afternoon Fellowship/Montano’s 4:00 PM Chair Yoga 5:30 PM Yoga 6:30 PM Jingle & Mingle 7:00 PM Timothy Project 7:00 PM Staff Parish Relations Committee 7:30 PM Back on the Path Wednesday, December 13 10:15 AM Wednesday Bible Study 10:30 AM Weekday School Christmas Program 5:30 PM Joyful Noise Ringers 6:00 PM FaithWeaver Friends/Cocoa, Crafts and Carols 6:00 PM Wednesdays We Serve 6:00 PM Mom’s Group 6:00 PM Covenant Bible Study 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Thursday, December 14 6:45 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Bibles & Bagels 11:30 AM EMT Study 6:00 PM Ukulele Circle 7:00 PM Night Fellowship 7:00 PM Small Group/Avery Friday, December 15 10:00 AM Yoga 6:30 PM Scrapbook Group Saturday, December 16 10:00 AM Children’s Rehearsal Sunday, December 17 3rd Sunday of Advent 9:00 AM Children’s Christmas Program “Not So Silent Night” 5:00 PM High School Progressive Dinner OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES Learn about CSUMC’s approach to discipleship of Experience God - Grow Together - Serve Others Sign up for January Journey - January 14,21 & 28 This is not just for folks new to CSUMC. To sign up, or if you have questions, contact Jill-Marie Weaver ([email protected] or 989-3673). PRAYER CONCERNS: In the Hospital: Euna Cassell, (RMH); In Rehab: Carole Wade (Friendship South); Care Communities: Andy Lucas, Mike Jones (NC), Elinor Old, Tuggy McClure, Libby Nelson, Blackie Whittaker, Lucille Palmer; At Home: Fran and Bob Hall, Mildred Newby, Ruby Shealor, Edna Edwards, Chuck Blankenship, Ward Donat, Helen Work- man, Don Garlock, Ed Stinson, Gretchen Dudley, Jean Saunders, Josh Thurston, Monte and Anne Looney, Carolyn Lipes, Mikaela Moore, Jay Rearick, Lynn Meador, Evelyn Martin; Ongoing: Connie Kirk, Carolyn Schneider, James Gardner, Connor Barr, Parker Houk, Meg Burrow, Col- leen Moore, Jessi Alcazar; In Mission: Kimberly Jones (Charlie Sult’s niece); Loved Ones in our Prayers: Members & friends in care facilities, Phyllis Allen (Janie Fetter’s daughter), Jane Ternus and Joan Pentecost (Ann Stobbelaar’s sisters), Marjorie Hueglin (Mike Hueglin’s mother), Mary Frances, Nancy Layne & Jamie Fields (Pat Mengerink’s mother, sister & niece), Rachel Hippert (Margaret Scott’s mother), Verona Martin and Ronnie Turner (Viola Turner’s siblings), Tammy Brogan (Nancy Clemons’ daughter), Dollie (Dorlee Allison’s sister), Juanita Smith (Charlie Sult’s sister), Carolyn Dunn (Barry and Liz Dillon’s niece), Hazel Cronk (Becky Fariss’ mother), Jean Hensley (relative of Pat Sales), Lynn Marshall (Hope Key’s mother-in-law); Linda King (Nancy Morgan’s sis- ter), Doris Frye (Jane Hill’s sister), Mike Bell (Beth Meriwether’s cousin), Brenda and Dennis Snell (Randy Morris’ sister and brother-in-law), Jerry Collins (Peggy McGhee’s brother); Serving Our Country: Ryan Adams, Kenny Christopher, Joshua Kolenda, Joshua Khoury, Allen Sloane, Kevin McAden, Eddie Graham, Evan Sexton, Tim Hogan, Braum Mohler, Katie Young, Logan Smidt. In an effort to keep this list up-to-date, names submit- ted will be listed for two weeks. USHERS: (8:45) Bill Meador, Suzanne Baker; (11:00) Bruce Prillaman, Kevin Berger, Dudley Parks, Gary and Mary Ellen Gross, Bobbie Rust SCRIPTURE READERS: (8:45) Terry Altizer; (11:00) Ken Wood GREETERS: (8:45) Denise St. Clair; (11:00) Doug and Mary Edith Hankins, Jennifer Adams CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Amber Hunt, Marley James Look for interest boards in the Narthex and Online TODAY!