NAME IN MEMORY OF
Beverly Davis & Family Bill Davis
Brian & Leslie Pace Our Grandparents
Chris & Cindy Miller Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bomar & Bill Bomar
Daryl & JoAnn Rishforth Mary & Bill Jones, Grace & Herman
Rishforth
David & Bobbie Jo Rhodes; Wayne & Jane Rhodes
Tyler & Brooke Crowe;
Clare, Andy, Drew & Merrick Laye
Don & DeAnn Louis Our parents
George & Harriet Strait Sue S. Strait & William C. Reid
Glenn McClimon & Melanie Cathcart Barbara & LaWanda McClimon
James & Patricia Rush Rev. Joseph Howell Smith &
Sarah Fulbright Smith (Grandparents)
John and Elaine Rush Wayne & Jane Rhodes
Kathy Wyss, Heather and Kristin Neil Wyss
Margaret Long Mark Long
Marjorie Mitchell My loved ones
Priscilla Watson Donald Watson
Ralph & Harriet Johnson Katherine Johnson, Dub Johnson,
Leo Cloninger
Rick and Robin Elliot Cecil & Norma Elliot
Rick and Roxanne Wojan Dick Wojan
Smokey & Kelly Price Kacyn Parrott & Calvin & Dean Price
Suzanne Miller My Parents
The Gary Griffin Family Our Parents & Grandparents
Tom & Mary Ann Catafygiotu Lucia Catafygiotu & M.D. Putnam
Tommy & Patti Simmons LeRoy & Dot Simmons, Broadus and
Katherine Dobson
Wayne, Megan & Jackson Yount Freddie Jones
William Duble Anne Duble
NAME IN HONOR OF
Chris & Cindy Miller Priscilla Watson & Memorial Staff
Chancel Choir Ranessa Fernander & Don Shabke
James & Patricia Rush Laurie McCotter & Robyn Rush (Daughters)
John and Elaine Rush Marion & Ann Waters
Laurie McCotter Jack & Josie McCotter, Katie Cate,
Erin Knight & Patricia & Jim Rush
Marjorie Mitchell Carolinda Robison, My loved ones
The Prayer Group Cornelia Alexander
Priscilla Watson Chris and Cindy Miller
Ralph and Harriet Johnson Janie Cloninger
Rick and Robin Elliot Our Children & Grandchildren;
Ron & Mary Fiscus
Rick and Roxanne Wojan Our Parents
The Eubanks Family Marjorie Mitchell
Tommy & Patti Simmons The Evan’s Training Center
Wayne Morris My Family
Wayne, Megan & Jackson Yount Jackie Jones, Carl & Dru Yount
December 16, 2018
9:00am Order of Worship - Family Life Center
Opening Songs
Prayer
Message
Offering and Closing Song
*All of the songs, scripture passages, prayers, and sermon material will be
provided on the screen.
ORDER FOR WORSHIP
3rd Sunday of Advent | 11:00am Sanctuary
ALWAYS WATCH
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Appalachian version
Emma Lacey, flute
Introit Christmas Sanctus Dengler
Welcome
Lighting of the Advent Candle See insert
*Hymn Prepare the Way O Zion See insert
Scripture Reading Luke 1: 8-17 Page Number 1587
With love and compassion, come, Lord Jesus.
With judgement and mercy, come, Lord Jesus.
In power and glory, come, Lord Jesus.
In wisdom and truth, come, Lord Jesus.
In God is all glory and honor, all life and light, now and forever. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Anthems Quiet Invitation Martin
His Name Shall Be Called Peace Purifoy
Mary Lee, soloist
ALWAYS PREPARE
Scripture Reading Luke 1:26-38 Page Number 1588
Shine through us, in us, around us shine for the world to see.
Shed your light on all that is filled with darkness, shine for the world to see.
Prepare us for sending your light into this world, shine for the world to see.
Raise us to share in the joy of your kingdom shine for the world to see.
In God is all glory and honor, all life and light, now and forever. Amen.
Anthems Kneel with the Shepherds Drennan
The First Noel Huish
With Emma Lacey, flute
ALWAYS PROCLAIM
Scripture Luke 1: 39-56 Page Number 1588
In this moment of worship, we offer you our love.
In this moment of prayer, we offer you our resources.
In this moment of giving, we offer you ourselves.
In this moment we have together, we offer you our devotion.
In God is all glory and honor, all life and light, now and forever. Amen.
Anthem O Wondrous Night Martin
Lauren Septon, Soloist
Great Joy to the World Ware
Offertory I Wonder As I Wander Arr. by D.Shabkie
Emma Lacey, flute
*Doxology #95
*Hymn #218 What Child is this? GREENSLEEVES
ALWAYS GLORIFY AND REJOICE
Scripture Luke 1: 67-80 Page Number 1590
Go out into the world in peace, we prepare for the coming of Christ.
Beware, keep alert, and be ready, we prepare for the coming of Christ.
Be faithful in service and in prayer, we prepare for the coming of Christ.
Be Advent people, loving & serving, we prepare for the coming of Christ.
In God is all glory and honor, all life and light, now and forever. Amen.
Anthem Angel Song Mock and Paige
*Hymn 254 We Three Kings Courtney
Robbie Septon, Soloist and Choir
Congregation sings Refrain Only
*Benediction
*Choral Response Angel Song Refrain Mock and Paige
*Postlude
We thank Rodney and Amy Revis for leading the congregation
in lighting our Advent Candle today.
The flowers in the Narthex are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the
marriage of Jessica and Reese Hannon.
Children’s Calendar:
Elementary Sunday Night Programming- 5:00pm-6:30pm, Strait Room, except
as indicated below. For the full schedule visit memorialgreer.com/children/
Tonight, Dec.16th - Joy, Joy, Joy Christmas Musical - 6:00pm (drop off 5:00pm)
Youth Ministries
Contact Katie using [email protected] for youth newsletter.
Adult Ministries
Please contact our Director of Connection, Leanna [email protected]
with any questions or to find out how to sign up for opportunities below.
Extravagant Generosity
Passionate Worship
Prayer Requests and Immediate Pastoral Care Needs
If you have an immediate pastoral need or a prayer request for our
Tuesday Prayer Group, please call or text 864.256.0975
and leave a clear message regarding your situation.
Serving This Week
Trustee: Wayne Yount
Offering Team: Cindy Miller and Susan Mayberry
9:00am: Setup - Gretchen and Kevin Humerickhouse, Greeters - Brian and Leslie
Pace, Ushers - Chris and Cindy Miller, Refreshments- Marney and Freddie Hannon,
Sound - John Kylin, Video - Jeff Austin
11:00am: Acolytes - Hudson Brannon and Jackson Yount, Ushers - Mike Henson, Leigh Radlein, Jim Key, Mark Radlein, Adam Wickliffe,
Greeters - Jim and Susan Key
Video - Adam Wickliffe, Sound - Jimmy Fowler
Intentional Faith Development
Children’s Ministries
Contact Erin using [email protected] for a weekly email.
Founded 1882
201 North Main Street, Greer, South Carolina 29650
Office: 864.877.0956 | E-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Care Emergency Phone: 864.256.0975
Church Staff
All staff may be reached with the email (first name of staff)@memorialgreer.com
Rev. Joe Cate Pastor
Caitlin Owens 9:00 am Worship Leader
Ranessa Fernander 11:00am Worship Leader
Don Shabkie 11:00am Pianist/Organist
Leanna Morris Dir. of Connection
Erin Knight Dir. of Children’s Ministries
Katie Cate Dir. of Youth Ministries
Leslie Pace Office Manager & Family Ministries
Jimmy Davis Business Manager
Elizabeth Spurling Dir. of Child Enrichment Program
Rev. George Strait Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John Rush Pastor Emeritus
We strive to meet the Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations:
Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development,
Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity.
FIRST HYMN
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Words by Frans Mikael Franzen (1772-1847)
Prepare the way, O Zion;
your Christ is drawing near!
Let ev’ry hill and valley a level way appear.
Greet One who comes in glory,
foretold in sacred story.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
He brings God’s rule, O Zion;
he comes from heav’n above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, peace, and love.
Lift high your praise resounding, for grace and joy
abounding.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
Fling wide your gates, O Zion;
your Saviour’s rule embrace.
His tidings of salvation proclaim in ev’ry place.
All lands will bow before him, their voices will adore him.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
FIRST HYMN
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Words by Frans Mikael Franzen (1772-1847)
Prepare the way, O Zion;
your Christ is drawing near!
Let ev’ry hill and valley a level way appear.
Greet One who comes in glory,
foretold in sacred story.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
He brings God’s rule, O Zion;
he comes from heav’n above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, peace, and love.
Lift high your praise resounding, for grace and joy
abounding.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
Fling wide your gates, O Zion;
your Saviour’s rule embrace.
His tidings of salvation proclaim in ev’ry place.
All lands will bow before him, their voices will adore him.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
FIRST HYMN
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Words by Frans Mikael Franzen (1772-1847)
Prepare the way, O Zion;
your Christ is drawing near!
Let ev’ry hill and valley a level way appear.
Greet One who comes in glory,
foretold in sacred story.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
He brings God’s rule, O Zion;
he comes from heav’n above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, peace, and love.
Lift high your praise resounding, for grace and joy
abounding.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
Fling wide your gates, O Zion;
your Saviour’s rule embrace.
His tidings of salvation proclaim in ev’ry place.
All lands will bow before him, their voices will adore him.
Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
3rd Sunday of Advent JOY
Psalm 43: 3-4 O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and I will praise you with the harp, O God, my God.
One: It is getting closer. All: We feel it! One: The days are shorter, but the lights burn brighter. All: We are listening. We are eager to hear good news. One: We have gathered together in the House of Joy. All: We are here to praise God with our voices. One: We are here to praise God with beautiful music. All: We are here to praise God with all we have. One: Today we light the candle of Joy.
(Light the pink candle.) One: We worship God with exceeding joy. All: We worship God with exceeding joy!
3rd Sunday of Advent JOY
Psalm 43: 3-4 O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and I will praise you with the harp, O God, my God. One: It is getting closer. All: We feel it! One: The days are shorter, but the lights burn brighter. All: We are listening. We are eager to hear good news. One: We have gathered together in the House of Joy. All: We are here to praise God with our voices. One: We are here to praise God with beautiful music. All: We are here to praise God with all we have. One: Today we light the candle of Joy.
(Light the pink candle.) One: We worship God with exceeding joy. All: We worship God with exceeding joy!
3rd Sunday of Advent JOY
Psalm 43: 3-4 O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and I will praise you with the harp, O God, my God.
One: It is getting closer. All: We feel it! One: The days are shorter, but the lights burn brighter. All: We are listening. We are eager to hear good news. One: We have gathered together in the House of Joy. All: We are here to praise God with our voices. One: We are here to praise God with beautiful music. All: We are here to praise God with all we have. One: Today we light the candle of Joy.
(Light the pink candle.) One: We worship God with exceeding joy. All: We worship God with exceeding joy!