December 24 2017 7:00 pm · Norm Spencer– Ramona Moyski Julie Storm– Ruth Kasenow Sally...
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December 24 2017 7:00 pm
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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 NIV
December 24, 2017
7 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
*means please stand if you are willing and able
Prelude Rev. Heidi Reinker Words of Welcome Call to Worship Leader: The world is decked in the garb of celebration. People: Christmas trees and lights abound, flashing their colorful lights. Leader: We have gathered to celebrate God's gift to the world of his Son Jesus. All: Jesus, we are here to celebrate your birthday and to worship You! Be here with us, we pray, and enjoy our praises! *Carol: “O Come All Ye Faithful” verses 1, 2, 3 and 6 # 234 Responsive Reading: Psalm 98: 4-9 p. 818 Lighting the Advent Wreath:
Opening Prayer: Lord God, help us to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Help us to see beyond the Baby in the manger to the man Jesus became. Help us to honor him as our Lord and Savior by following his example of sacrificial love. We are so thankful that You loved us so much that you sent Your Son to be born into the world for us and for our salvation. Amen. *Carol: "Joy to the World" verses 1 and 4 # 246 The Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7 Anthem: "See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw" sung by the Choir with the Praise Band
The Christmas Story: Luke 2: 1-7 Carol: "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 Reflections" Pastor Heidi Reinker *Carol: "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" # 240 The Christmas Offering will be collected. Special Music- "Go Tell It on the Mountain" # 251
(Please feel free to join the choir in singing this carol.)
Doxology - "What Child Is This" verses 1 and 3 # 219
*Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" verse 4 # 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. You may pray standing or kneeling at the rail in front after receiving the bread and juice, if you so desire, before returning to your seat. 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 " O Holy Night" sung by Diane Hiddleson, First United Methodist Church Choir/Music director accompanied by our organist Jeff Burke Carol: “Silent Night, Holy Night” # 239
[During the singing of the closing hymn, you are invited to light a candle as the light is passed from the aisle; please dip your unlit candle into the lit one.)
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*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.
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Altar Flowers: poinsettias Merry Christmas to all and a very blessed New Year!
Coffee Hour: Betty Lozo
Nursery Caregiver:
Liturgist: Paulette Wilson
Greeter: Ruth Kasenow & Nina Barnsdale
Liturgical Resources:
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer Bread for the Journey- ed. Ruth C. Duck, pg. 22 adapted
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Those who are hospitalized:
Those who are home: Sandi Brewer– Ruth Ann Brewer
Debbie Moffitt Botta –Greg Moffitt
Mardell Hull
Jo Kampschoer Ruth Kasenow
Lindsey Liedke-Betty Lozo daughter Betty Lozo
Pat Menatac
Stan Miller Alex Nicol– Ruth Ann Brewer
Morris Prater– Father of Tom Prater Shannon Prater-Jan Wynn’s daughter
Donna Partillo– Karen Roberts friend Ryan Randazzo– Betty and Stan Miller-
grandson
Norm Spencer– Ramona Moyski
Julie Storm– Ruth Kasenow Sally Thornton–Karen Roberts friend
Nola Ward Joe Wilson
Janet Wolfe-Ruth Kasenow’s daughter
Jeff Wynn-Lee & Jan Wynn’s Son
Those serving our country:
SPC Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson
MAJ Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York)
CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer
In Our Thoughts and Prayers...
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Given In Memory Of:
Lucille, Maddox, Brendan Stokes, and Kenneth, Ruth, Gerhard, Gerry, Robert Voss
by Mary Anne and Ken Voss
The Vallade Family by Dick Rennie
Parents, Grandparents, Great Grandparents:
Charles and Jeanette Shannon and Ernest and Irene Wynn by the Wynn family
and the Prater family
Tillie A. Vickery and Margaret A. Vickery and Mother, Leona Schweitzer
by The Neubauer family
and the Haack family
Mother, Frances Blair & Father, Robert Clark by Janice Woolcott
Husband, Donald Kasenow by Ruth Kasenow
Charles and Mary Jane Pike by Charles Pike
Family, Helen, Chester and James Wilson and Joy Anthony
by Joe and Paulette Wilson
Parents, Melissa and Warren Shoemaker by Joe and Paulette Wilson
Aunt Karleen Jones by Tim and Rena Whalen
Hazel Roberts, Hazel Batten, Margaret Batten, and Richard Roberts,
by Bill, Patty, and Karen Roberts
Lydia Hauer by Karen Roberts
Father George Cook, Brother David & Sister Sue by Sally Okerstrom
Parents Elsie & Jim Tamblyn, Husband Del Howells by Judy Howells
Patricia Strong by Kevin & Lisa Hyder
All my loved ones who passed by Ruth Ann Brewer
Bill & Margaret Crump by Diane Hiddleson
Christmas Poinsettias 2017
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Given In Honor Of: The Creekmore Family by Dick Rennie
Effie, Pippa, Richelle, Joey and Debbie by Pat McCall
Jerry McCall, Effie and Pipps by Joy Reno
Mardell Hull by Jackie Hull
Cousins Grace Ann & MaryBeth Beebe by Judy Howells
Community and Trenton First Announcements
Christmas Poinsettias 2017
ChristNet Services needs your help!
December 17th through Sunday morning December 31st
Blessed Hope Church 3804 Hazel Ave Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146
We NEED the following volunteers!!
Evening checkin and supervision 6 pm-10 pm
Overnight chaperones 10 pm– 5 am
breakfast chaperones 5 am– 7 am
Volunteers to make brown bag lunches each day
Help loading the truck
Doing laundry on the last day
Please go to the Sign Up Genius website at First United Methodist of Trenton Facebook page
or
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4fa4a72aa1fd0-volunteer and take a look at the vol-unteer opportunities. Share it with your family, friends, church family, work friends, on your Facebook timeline, basically share it with everyone you know.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 313.530.4061.
Thank you for your continued support of this much needed ministry.
Or click on link in email sent out by our church
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: All The People
Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker
Church Admin: Ramona Moyski
Organist: Jeff Burke
Custodian: Karen Roberts
December
The church office will be closed from December 25 through January 1.
Please call Pastor Heidi directly if you need her.
Friday: 12/29: 3 pm-8 pm Christmas Open House at the parsonage at 2604 Lenox
Sunday: 12/31: 10 am New Year’s Eve worship
January Monday: 01/01: Happy New Year
Tuesday: 01/02: No Bible Study. It will resume on January 9th.
Thursday: 01/04: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band
Sunday: 01/07: 10 am Sunday worship
3 pm Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
at Faith UMC 2530 Charlton Rd. Trenton
We have been asked to make cookies for the reception.