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Open hearts. open minds. open doors.

We welcome those of every age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic condition, family structure, and physical or mental ability into all aspects of the life of this congregation.

The staff at First United Methodist Church Gainesville wish all of our guests and FUMC faith family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

December 17, 2017

Learn more about ministry opportunities and events happening on our campus, in the community and around the world within our worship guide, on Facebook, or at www.fumcgnv.org.

2. G E T I N V O LV E D

You can find this card in your worship guide. Please fill it out with your best contact information so we can better welcome you!

1. F I L L O U T A C O N N E C T I O N C A R D

As a community of faith that believes in Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors, we’re so glad you’re here! Below are two easy steps to learn more about and/or get connected with FUMC.

WELCOME FROM THE FUMC FAITH FAMILY

Our Mission is to Connect our Church with our Community and our Community with Christ.

A P P R EC I AT I O N A special thank you to all choir members and instrumentalists for their long hours and hard work to prepare for today’s program. You are greatly appreciated.

Winds:Flute 1: Bonney HaugenFlute 2: Margaret CouchOboe 1: Morgan SappOboe 2: Molly AyersClarinet 1: Tony AckermanClarinet 2: John BevisAlto Sax: David DreierBassoon 1: Chris Chadburn

Brass:Horn 1: Doug JohnsonHorn 2: Martha ChadburnTrumpet 1: Tim HaugenTrumpet 2: April ZinkTrombone: George EmmanuelTuba: Wes Emmanuel

Strings:Violin 1: Dorothea Baxter, Pamela Mireles, Maria Kuge, Nishad VaidyaViolin 2: Jennifer Miller, Christina Moldanado, Kate Thielen, Christian PaillanViola: Ted Panos, Daniel McSorley, Molly Leary Cello: Mattia Imponenti, Nina KaharlContrabass: David OttenbergElectric Bass: Mike Woodruff

Organ: Lorraine AmickPiano: Lynn Sandefur

Percussion:Richard HordSeamus Johnson

Celebration RingersLynda Knight Tammy HowardJennifer Steptoe Evelyn Jones Julie Ray Cheryl ReschAlice Stull Sarah RockwellMargaret Steptoe Kathleen NewNora Rockwell Mike CespedesDaniel Jones

Festival ChoirSopranoCheryl Betz Meredith Beaupre Joy Green-Byron Jessica Van LeerMagnolia Demers Heather HarrellSondra Moorhead Anne RottmannJennifer Miller Sarah RockwellMargaret Steptoe Cindy WoodruffMichelle Springer-LllanaKarin Jeter

AltoKathy AndersonMargaret CouchRicki KirkLaurin McMullenJanet RocapLynn SandefurJoan Van WinkleApril Zink

TenorFlo CaldwellJack MoorheadCarl RocapTerrence WilliamsMike Woodruff

BassJohn BevisChris DemersGene DunhamAl Griseck David NagelkirkJim NationCharles SandersTim Vinson

Lessons and Carols 2017 Orchestra and Choir

W O R S H I P P O I N S E T T I A S “ I N H O N O R O F ”

WELCOME Rev. Beth Farabee (Please complete Connection Card and place in offering plate.)

PRELUDE “In the Bleak Midwinter” arr. Michael Ekbladh

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES HYMN No. 2090 vs. 3 (black hymnal)God you are our salvation and strength. We will trust in you and will not be afraid. We will rejoice in you always. Yes, we will rejoice! Amen.

THE BIDDING PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER No. 895 (red hymnal) Rev. Kevin Johnson Beloved in Christ, as we await the great festival of Christmas let us prepare ourselves so that we may be shown its true meaning. Let us hear, in lessons from the Holy Scripture, how the prophets of Israel foretold that God would visit and redeem the waiting people. Let us rejoice, in our carols and hymns, that the good purpose of God is being mightily fulfilled. Let us celebrate the promise that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will bring all peoples and all things into the glory of God’s eternal kingdom. The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. But first, let us pray for the world that God so loves, for those who have not heard the good news of God, or who do not believe it; for those who walk in darkness and the shadow of death; and for the Church in this place and everywhere, that it may be freed from all evil and fear, and may in pure joy lift up the light of the love of God. These prayers and praises let us humbly offer to God, in the words that Christ himself taught us...

PASSING OF THE PEACE

CAROL No. 206 (red hymnal) “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”

MEDITATION “The Adventure of Advent: Become” Rev. Beth Farabee

FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 40:1-8 Daniel Jones and Mike CespedesTo God’s people in exile in a faraway land, the prophet Isaiah announces good news: God is coming back, and bringing the exiles home!

CAROL “A Spotless Rose” Chancel Choir Bryan L. Greer

An Advent Service of Lessons and CarolsThe nursery, in Epworth Hall, is available for children, birth to 4 years old, beginning at 9:45 a.m. Out of respect for our

worship, please silence all electronic devices prior to the service. Sound system hearing aids are available from the ushers upon request.

Please stand as you are able.

Dodie and Bill Andrews Brody and Hallie Beaupre

Joanie Thompson Her children, grandchildren, Brian and Jennifer Thompson, Gabe and Eve, Jody and Megan Thompson, and Asher

Stuart Strickland Bryce Strickland, family and friends

Mary Kilgour My brother and his family

Carol and Joe Ward Our church Family

John and Alice Stull Our three sons, John, Jeff, and Greg

Beth and Anna Farabee Tom and Carol Morris, Ann Farabee and our FUMC faith family

Dan and Kay Greathouse Glen, Michael, Donnie, and our five grandchildren, Betty, Bud, Kay, Molly, and Dan

Monica Aiton Amy and Jonathan Couch and family

Michael and Tammy Howard All of God’s Blessings

Barbara Kirby Trudy Harris

Ronald (Casey) and Evelyn Jones My mother, Barbara Kirby, our sons, Daniel, Evan, and Ryan Robert Jackson Lynn Sandefur-Gardner

Mary Singley Patti and James Williams-Edenfield Faith Spiker My three children and eight grandchildren

Will Vinson Tim and Betsy Vinson

O U R M I S S I O N

WAYS TO GIVE TEXT TO GIVEText FUMCGNV $Amount

to the number 73256

GIVE ONLINEGo to FUMCGNV.ORG &

select online giving

GIVE DURING WORSHIPGive using the offering

envelopes found in the back of the pews

SECOND LESSON: Jeremiah 23:3-6 Devin RockwellThe prophet Jeremiah offers hope for a righteous branch, a just king who is yet to come.

CAROL “Ring Noel!” Celebration Ringers Allen Pote

THIRD LESSON: Zechariah 9:9–10 Beth SwabikTo a nation grown weary of war and weapons, God promises a king who will establish a reign of peace.

CAROL No. 2095 (black hymnal) “Star-Child” Chris and Magnolia Demers, soloists Carlton Young

Congregation is invited to sing vs. 1,2,4, and 5.

FOURTH LESSON Haggai 2:6–9 Marlene UdellThe prophet Haggai promises to God’s people a temple even more glorious than the temple of old.

CAROL “We Shall Know Him When He Comes” Budd Udell

FIFTH LESSON Isaiah 35:1–6 Rev. Kevin JohnsonThe prophet Isaiah announces the renewal both of the land and of God’s people on the coming day of redemption.

RECEIVING GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “Toda la Tierra” arr. Michael E. Ekbladh

The congregation is invited to reflect on the text found on page 210 in the red hymnal.

DOXOLOGY No. 94 (red hymnal)

SIXTH LESSON Luke 1:26–35, 38 Julianna JohnsonThe angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that she will give birth to a ruler whose reign shall never end.

CAROL “Be at Peace, O Mother of God” Michael E. Ekbladh

SEVENTH LESSON Mark 1:1–15 Carol MorrisJesus proclaims the coming of the kingdom of God.

CAROL No. 234 (red hymnal) “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” vs. 1-3, 6

CHORAL BENEDICTION “Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain” Heather Harrell, soloist Carolyn Jennings

POSTLUDE “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Lorraine Amick, Organ arr. Mary McDonald

Dear FUMC Faith Family,

Thank you in advance for your support of this years Helping Hands Clinic Annual Holiday Donation Match Challenge! We continue to need your support as the Florida legislature is still not expanding Medicaid to cover those below the poverty level. Since this applies to 100% of our patients, we continue to be their primary source for health care.

Contributions to last year’s drive helped Helping Hands Clinic to provide for 2,524 clinic visits through our Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night medical clinics. In addition, we had 1,674 visits to our Monday meals and clothing closet, and 1,197 visits to our Women’s Health & Empowerment Program. The women’s program continued to offer a nutritious meal, clothing, showers, hygiene products, education programs, and support groups in a safe and supportive environment. The year saw a significant increase in volunteers joining our efforts. The monetary value of the volunteers was estimat-ed at $773,921. We are extremely grateful for both the dedication of our volunteers and the financial support we have received from you.

Our volunteer donor and “Uncle Ike Family” has pledged again to match your donation given to the clinic by Dec 31st. These funds will be used by the clinic to support all aspects of program operations. Do-nations by check can be made to FUMC with Helping Hands Clinic in the memo line or through the ways to give below. Donations can also be made directly to HHC at www.hhgnv.org.

It is a blessing to celebrate all the ways Helping Hands and FUMC have been in partnership for so many years to bring healing, not only to broken bodies, but also to broken spirits. Please also feel free pass the word to anyone who’d be interested in helping to support this life-giving work!

Thankfully Yours,

Your friends at the Helping Hands Clinic

Monica Aiton Amy and Jonathan Couch and family

Michael and Tammy Howard All of God’s Blessings

Barbara Kirby Trudy Harris

Ronald (Casey) and Evelyn Jones My mother, Barbara Kirby, our sons, Daniel, Evan, and Ryan Robert Jackson Lynn Sandefur-Gardner

Mary Singley Patti and James Williams-Edenfield Faith Spiker My three children and eight grandchildren

Will Vinson Tim and Betsy Vinson

Learn more about ministry opportunities and events happening on our campus, in the community and around the world within our worship guide, on Facebook, or at www.fumcgnv.org.

2. G E T I N V O LV E D

You can find this card in your worship guide. Please fill it out with your best contact information so we can better welcome you!

1. F I L L O U T A C O N N E C T I O N C A R D

As a community of faith that believes in Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors, we’re so glad you’re here! Below are two easy steps to learn more about and/or get connected with FUMC.

WELCOME FROM THE FUMC FAITH FAMILY

Our Mission is to Connect our Church with our Community and our Community with Christ.

A P P R EC I AT I O N A special thank you to all choir members and instrumentalists for their long hours and hard work to prepare for today’s program. You are greatly appreciated.

Winds:Flute 1: Bonney HaugenFlute 2: Margaret CouchOboe 1: Morgan SappOboe 2: Molly AyersClarinet 1: Tony AckermanClarinet 2: John BevisAlto Sax: David DreierBassoon 1: Chris Chadburn

Brass:Horn 1: Doug JohnsonHorn 2: Martha ChadburnTrumpet 1: Tim HaugenTrumpet 2: April ZinkTrombone: George EmmanuelTuba: Wes Emmanuel

Strings:Violin 1: Dorothea Baxter, Pamela Mireles, Maria Kuge, Nishad VaidyaViolin 2: Jennifer Miller, Christina Moldanado, Kate Thielen, Christian PaillanViola: Ted Panos, Daniel McSorley, Molly Leary Cello: Mattia Imponenti, Nina KaharlContrabass: David OttenbergElectric Bass: Mike Woodruff

Organ: Lorraine AmickPiano: Lynn Sandefur

Percussion:Richard HordSeamus Johnson

Celebration RingersLynda Knight Tammy HowardJennifer Steptoe Evelyn Jones Julie Ray Cheryl ReschAlice Stull Sarah RockwellMargaret Steptoe Kathleen NewNora Rockwell Mike CespedesDaniel Jones

Festival ChoirSopranoCheryl Betz Meredith Beaupre Joy Green-Byron Jessica Van LeerMagnolia Demers Heather HarrellSondra Moorhead Anne RottmannJennifer Miller Sarah RockwellMargaret Steptoe Cindy WoodruffMichelle Springer-LllanaKarin Jeter

AltoKathy AndersonMargaret CouchRicki KirkLaurin McMullenJanet RocapLynn SandefurJoan Van WinkleApril Zink

TenorFlo CaldwellJack MoorheadCarl RocapTerrence WilliamsMike Woodruff

BassJohn BevisChris DemersGene DunhamAl Griseck David NagelkirkJim NationCharles SandersTim Vinson

Lessons and Carols 2017 Orchestra and Choir

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER@FUMCGNV

JOIN US ONLINEFUMCGNV.ORG

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Open hearts. open minds. open doors.

We welcome those of every age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic condition, family structure, and physical or mental ability into all aspects of the life of this congregation.

The staff at First United Methodist Church Gainesville wish all of our guests and FUMC faith family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

December 17, 2017