Those Serving Today
Parking Lot Greeters Mike Bolton, Van Price, Bill Mulligan, John Neil, Hubert Yarborough, Bill Parker, Cindy Parker, Jim Barnes, Nate Manning Information Desk 10:00 AM Judy Brown 11:00 AM Donna Styles Ushers 8:45 AM Ken Troutman, Steve Thrailkill, Dottie Pittman, Joel Brandon 11:00 AM Jim Bannister, Gary Daniels, Jr., David Koontz, Chip Fogleman, Alex Stalvey Offering Tellers Curtis Bull, William Luce, Gary Wortkoetter Offering Steward 8:45 AM Fred Bachert 11:00 AM Julie West Children’s Nursery BSUMC’s nursery, staffed by paid, trained, & caring employees, depends on church member volunteers to assist in each room during each of the services. Contact Gayle Quay (
[email protected], 864-371-6089) or Candice Lenthe (
[email protected], 864-371-6104).
Stewardship Thought
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you. O Lord. (Book of Common Prayer)
Hospital List “Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them…” James 5:13-14
November 20, 2016 Attendance
Total Worship....................................................1,014 Sunday School......................................................709
Online Giving
Manage your giving to God through the church. Visit the church website and click the Online Giving tab.
Midweek Dinner November 30, 2016 Chicken Cordon Bleu, Glazed Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Yeast Rolls, Turkey Vegetable Soup, & Banana Pudding. Chicken Tenders for the Children. Servers: Revelation Class.
This Week at BSUMC
Sunday, November 27, 2016 10:00 AM Children’s Ministry (Library) 10:00 AM Combined Adult Sunday School (Sisk) 2:00 PM Basketball Practice (Drake, Sisk) 7:00 PM Young Women’s Study (114) Monday, November 28, 2016 9:00 AM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 10:00 AM Congregational Care (Truluck) 12:00 PM Emmanuel’s Hammer Board Meeting (102) 12:00 PM Ministry Leadership Team (217) 4:00 PM Rushingbrook Children’s Choir (Choir Room) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Sisk) 6:00 PM Finance Committee (102) 6:00 PM Rushingbrook Singers (Choir Room) Tuesday, November 29, 2016 6:00 AM Joyous Joggers/Walkers 9:30 AM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 10:30 AM CDC Chapel (Memorial Chapel) 10:30 AM Crescent Music Club (Choir Room) 1:15 PM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 3:30 PM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Drake, Sisk) 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (217) Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:00 AM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 9:45 AM CDC 3K Music (Choir Room) 10:30 AM CDC 4K Music (Choir Room) 12:00 PM Advent Message & Music (Memorial Chapel) 12:30 PM Advent Lunch (Orders Parlor) 5:00 PM Circles (Sisk, Drake, 209, 210, 213, 215, 216) 5:00 PM Family Dinner (Drake) 6:00 PM 3s/4s Music and Movement (Amphitheater) 6:00 PM K5-5th Children’s Choirs (Sanctuary) 6:15 PM Creative Christmas (Truluck, 101, 102, 115) 7:15 PM Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:00 AM Joyous Joggers/Walkers 9:30 AM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 10:00 AM Jeremiah Study (217) 10:00 AM Jonah Study (215) 1:15 PM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 3:30 PM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 4:00 PM Rushingbrook Children’s Choir (Choir Room) 5:30 PM Basketball (Drake) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Sisk) Friday, December 2, 2016 10:00 AM Share and Care Group (203) 4:00 PM CDC Christmas Program (Sisk) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Drake) 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (217) Saturday, December 3, 2016 8:30 AM Basketball (Drake & Sisk) 4:00 PM Worship Set-Up (Sisk)
Are you leaving a legacy of “red tape” for your heirs? A legal will drawn by your attorney will cut out To learn more about future events planned at BSUMC, visit our website at the red tape and accomplish what www.bsumc.com and click on the calendar link. you want to happen following your death. For more information about If any of your membership information has BSUMC’s Endowment Fund, con- changed (address, phone number, email address, tact Julia Sibley-Jones (803-414-3275; julia.sibley-jones@ etc.), you can provide updates through the bsumc.com), or visit the church website. church website (www.bsumc.info/membership-info).
Sacrament of Baptism Community News
Today during the 10:00 AM hour, please join a combined adult Sunday school to learn more about Homes for Hope. The free Lunch & Learn, “Poly Pharmacy: Are You Taking Too Many Pills?” presented by Ryan Cann B.S., Pharm D will be held tomorrow at the church in the Truluck Dining Room from 11:45 AM until 1:30 PM. The Advent Music & Message series sponsored by the Music and Arts Ministry begins this Wednesday, November 30, at 12:00 noon in Memorial Chapel with a “message” from Dr. Gilreath, and “music” from Adam Fisher and Rosemary Hughes. A light lunch will be served in Orders Parlor immediately following the service for $5, and this year you can take it with you or eat it with us. Childcare will be available. The annual Bethlehem Breakfast for children’s Sunday school classes will be held in Memorial Chapel on December 11. All of our children are invited to bring an offering to the Manger on this special day. This year’s offerings will go to Serenity Place, a women’s residential treatment facility in Greenville. The facility has specified a need for newborn baby items and educational/interactive toys for preschoolers.
Senior Minister -
Rev. Dr. Robert Howell
Associate Minister -
Rev. Dr. Justin Gilreath
Parish Minister -
Rev. Grover Putnam
Director of Music and Arts -
Rosemary E. Hughes
Contemporary Worship Leader -
Adam Layne Fisher
Sanctuary Organist - R.
Vance Jenkins
`First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 — Volume 52 No. 48 200 Buncombe Street • Greenville, SC 29601
864-232-7341 • www.bsumc.com
The B Street Women’s Ministry Christmas Luncheon, “Experiencing Grit and Gratitude,” will be held on Thursday, December 15, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Rev. Laura Bratton will be the guest speaker. The cost is $12 per person. Visit the church website to register (www.bsumc.info/women), or visit the Sanctuary lobby on December 4 and 11. Childcare will be available. The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, at the request of the Buncombe Street Board of Trustees, has been asked to nominate a Disaster Preparedness and Response Team. The team will be responsible for creating a comprehensive disaster response plan for our church. We are looking for church members to serve as resources to this team. If you have experience or expertise in disaster response planning, and are interested in being involved, please contact Stacy Phillips (
[email protected]; 864-371-6084) by the end of December. The Archives Committee needs your help locating bound books missing from the Archives Room that contain church bulletins. The missing years are: 1960, 1961, 1966, 1971, and 1973. The books are approximately the size of a hymnal, and are solid black on the front and back, with gold lettering on the spine, with the wording “BSUMC,” “Greenville,” and the year. Additionally, there is only partial data for 1956-57. If anyone has bulletins from that year, the Archives Committee would be happy to have them. Contact Stacy Phillips in the church office if you have any information (864-371-6084). Join in the Sprouts Bags of Blessings ministry. For $15, a bag filled with toiletries, school supplies, clothing items, and healthy snacks will be given to a needy Greenville County child. Purchase bags from the church office. To give a bag in honor of or in memory of someone, complete a dedication form found at the security kiosks or Sanctuary lobby information desk. Turn in the form along with your donation by December 4. Please remember that on Sundays, the College Street/Scout Hut parking lot is reserved exclusively for our elderly and physically-challenged worshipers. We appreciate your consideration of their special needs. Please direct year-end stock giving to BSUMC Brokerage Account # J87000001 or DTC number 0226, and advise Nancy Gobble (864-371-6087) in the church office when your donation is made so that we may properly identify and credit your contribution statement. For further assistance in making a stock donation, you may contact J. Scott Davis of Wagner Wealth Management (
[email protected]; 864-787-6308). Attention, Women. Mark your calendar for the 2017 Women’s Retreat scheduled next February. For complete details, visit the church website (www.bsumc.info/2017-womens-retreat).
Join your church family for this year’s exciting Creative Christmas classes to be offered on Wednesday, November 30. There will be five classes: a glass angel ornament class, a Christmas cards class, a Christmas brunch cooking class, a Christmas wreath class, and a painting class. Electronic registration along with class details are available on the website (www.bsumc.info/creative-christmas). Contact Tom Buchanan (864-373-6461,
[email protected]). Please respect the sanctity of each worship service. Silence cell phones or paging devices, and refrain from using flash photography.
To Be and To Make Disciples of Christ
During the 8:45 AM traditional service, Layne Caroline Babbitt will be baptized. Her parents are Cameron and Vaughn Babbitt.
Welcome to Buncombe Street United Methodist Church. You may find additional information at either of the Information Centers or on our website at www.bsumc.com. One center is in the office lobby by Sisk Hall, and the other center is in the main lobby just behind the Sanctuary. The centers are open before and after each of the worship services. Information about Sunday school is available at each center. If you would like to become a member of our church family, contact Stacy Phillips in the church office at 864-371-6084. We are happy to help you find your place here! 8:45AM & 11:00AM Contemporary Worship (Sisk Hall) | 10:00AM Sunday School | 8:45AM & 11:00AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) Hanging of the Greens | Sunday, November 27 11:00 AM Traditional Wednesday Advent “Message & Music” Series November 30 | Rev. Dr. Justin Gilreath December 7 | Rev. Dr. Robert Howell December 14 | Rev. Jerry Hill 12:00 Noon with $5 lunch following service (Childcare provided)
A Garland of Carols Sunday, December 4 | 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM Traditional Christmas Eve Services with Communion 12:00 Noon (Traditional) 3:00 PM (Contemporary with childcare provided) 5:30 PM (Traditional with childcare provided) 11:00 PM (Traditional)
Those Serving Today
Parking Lot Greeters Mike Bolton, Van Price, Bill Mulligan, John Neil, Hubert Yarborough, Bill Parker, Cindy Parker, Jim Barnes, Nate Manning Information Desk 10:00 AM Judy Brown 11:00 AM Donna Styles Ushers 8:45 AM Ken Troutman, Steve Thrailkill, Dottie Pittman, Joel Brandon 11:00 AM Jim Bannister, Gary Daniels, Jr., David Koontz, Chip Fogleman, Alex Stalvey Offering Tellers Curtis Bull, William Luce, Gary Wortkoetter Offering Steward 8:45 AM Fred Bachert 11:00 AM Julie West Children’s Nursery BSUMC’s nursery, staffed by paid, trained, & caring employees, depends on church member volunteers to assist in each room during each of the services. Contact Gayle Quay (
[email protected], 864-371-6089) or Candice Lenthe (
[email protected], 864-371-6104).
Stewardship Thought
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you. O Lord. (Book of Common Prayer)
Hospital List “Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them…” James 5:13-14
November 20, 2016 Attendance
Total Worship....................................................1,014 Sunday School......................................................709
Online Giving
Manage your giving to God through the church. Visit the church website and click the Online Giving tab.
Midweek Dinner November 30, 2016 Chicken Cordon Bleu, Glazed Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Yeast Rolls, Turkey Vegetable Soup, & Banana Pudding. Chicken Tenders for the Children. Servers: Revelation Class.
This Week at BSUMC
Sunday, November 27, 2016 10:00 AM Children’s Ministry (Library) 10:00 AM Combined Adult Sunday School (Sisk) 2:00 PM Basketball Practice (Drake, Sisk) 7:00 PM Young Women’s Study (114) Monday, November 28, 2016 9:00 AM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 10:00 AM Congregational Care (Truluck) 12:00 PM Emmanuel’s Hammer Board Meeting (102) 12:00 PM Ministry Leadership Team (217) 4:00 PM Rushingbrook Children’s Choir (Choir Room) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Sisk) 6:00 PM Finance Committee (102) 6:00 PM Rushingbrook Singers (Choir Room) Tuesday, November 29, 2016 6:00 AM Joyous Joggers/Walkers 9:30 AM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 10:30 AM CDC Chapel (Memorial Chapel) 10:30 AM Crescent Music Club (Choir Room) 1:15 PM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 3:30 PM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Drake, Sisk) 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (217) Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:00 AM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 9:45 AM CDC 3K Music (Choir Room) 10:30 AM CDC 4K Music (Choir Room) 12:00 PM Advent Message & Music (Memorial Chapel) 12:30 PM Advent Lunch (Orders Parlor) 5:00 PM Circles (Sisk, Drake, 209, 210, 213, 215, 216) 5:00 PM Family Dinner (Drake) 6:00 PM 3s/4s Music and Movement (Amphitheater) 6:00 PM K5-5th Children’s Choirs (Sanctuary) 6:15 PM Creative Christmas (Truluck, 101, 102, 115) 7:15 PM Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:00 AM Joyous Joggers/Walkers 9:30 AM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 10:00 AM Jeremiah Study (217) 10:00 AM Jonah Study (215) 1:15 PM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 3:30 PM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 4:00 PM Rushingbrook Children’s Choir (Choir Room) 5:30 PM Basketball (Drake) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Sisk) Friday, December 2, 2016 10:00 AM Share and Care Group (203) 4:00 PM CDC Christmas Program (Sisk) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Drake) 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (217) Saturday, December 3, 2016 8:30 AM Basketball (Drake & Sisk) 4:00 PM Worship Set-Up (Sisk)
Are you leaving a legacy of “red tape” for your heirs? A legal will drawn by your attorney will cut out To learn more about future events planned at BSUMC, visit our website at the red tape and accomplish what www.bsumc.com and click on the calendar link. you want to happen following your death. For more information about If any of your membership information has BSUMC’s Endowment Fund, con- changed (address, phone number, email address, tact Julia Sibley-Jones (803-414-3275; julia.sibley-jones@ etc.), you can provide updates through the bsumc.com), or visit the church website. church website (www.bsumc.info/membership-info).
Sacrament of Baptism
Senior Minister -
Community News
Associate Minister -
Today during the 10:00 AM hour, please join a combined adult Sunday school to learn more about Homes for Hope. The free Lunch & Learn, “Poly Pharmacy: Are You Taking Too Many Pills?” presented by Ryan Cann B.S., Pharm D will be held tomorrow at the church in the Truluck Dining Room from 11:45 AM until 1:30 PM. The Advent Music & Message series sponsored by the Music and Arts Ministry begins this Wednesday, November 30, at 12:00 noon in Memorial Chapel with a “message” from Dr. Gilreath, and “music” from Adam Fisher and Rosemary Hughes. A light lunch will be served in Orders Parlor immediately following the service for $5, and this year you can take it with you or eat it with us. Childcare will be available. The annual Bethlehem Breakfast for children’s Sunday school classes will be held in Memorial Chapel on December 11. All of our children are invited to bring an offering to the Manger on this special day. This year’s offerings will go to Serenity Place, a women’s residential treatment facility in Greenville. The facility has specified a need for newborn baby items and educational/interactive toys for preschoolers.
Rev. Jerry E. Temple
Rev. Dr. Justin Gilreath
Parish Minister -
Rev. Grover Putnam
Director of Music and Arts -
Rosemary E. Hughes
Non-Traditional Worship Leader -
Adam Layne Fisher
Sanctuary Organist - R.
Vance Jenkins
`First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 — Volume 52 No. 48 200 Buncombe Street • Greenville, SC 29601
864-232-7341 • www.bsumc.com
The B Street Women’s Ministry Christmas Luncheon, “Experiencing Grit and Gratitude,” will be held on Thursday, December 15, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Rev. Laura Bratton will be the guest speaker. The cost is $12 per person. Visit the church website to register (www.bsumc.info/women), or visit the Sanctuary lobby on December 4 and 11. Childcare will be available. The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, at the request of the Buncombe Street Board of Trustees, has been asked to nominate a Disaster Preparedness and Response Team. The team will be responsible for creating a comprehensive disaster response plan for our church. We are looking for church members to serve as resources to this team. If you have experience or expertise in disaster response planning, and are interested in being involved, please contact Stacy Phillips (
[email protected]; 864-371-6084) by the end of December. The Archives Committee needs your help locating bound books missing from the Archives Room that contain church bulletins. The missing years are: 1960, 1961, 1966, 1971, and 1973. The books are approximately the size of a hymnal, and are solid black on the front and back, with gold lettering on the spine, with the wording “BSUMC,” “Greenville,” and the year. Additionally, there is only partial data for 1956-57. If anyone has bulletins from that year, the Archives Committee would be happy to have them. Contact Stacy Phillips in the church office if you have any information (864-371-6084). Join in the Sprouts Bags of Blessings ministry. For $15, a bag filled with toiletries, school supplies, clothing items, and healthy snacks will be given to a needy Greenville County child. Purchase bags from the church office. To give a bag in honor of or in memory of someone, complete a dedication form found at the security kiosks or Sanctuary lobby information desk. Turn in the form along with your donation by December 4. Please remember that on Sundays, the College Street/Scout Hut parking lot is reserved exclusively for our elderly and physically-challenged worshipers. We appreciate your consideration of their special needs. Please direct year-end stock giving to BSUMC Brokerage Account # J87000001 or DTC number 0226, and advise Nancy Gobble (864-371-6087) in the church office when your donation is made so that we may properly identify and credit your contribution statement. For further assistance in making a stock donation, you may contact J. Scott Davis of Wagner Wealth Management (
[email protected]; 864-787-6308). Attention, Women. Mark your calendar for the 2017 Women’s Retreat scheduled next February. For complete details, visit the church website (www.bsumc.info/2017-womens-retreat).
Join your church family for this year’s exciting Creative Christmas classes to be offered on Wednesday, November 30. There will be five classes: a glass angel ornament class, a Christmas cards class, a Christmas brunch cooking class, a Christmas wreath class, and a painting class. Electronic registration along with class details are available on the website (www.bsumc.info/creative-christmas). Contact Tom Buchanan (864-373-6461,
[email protected]). Please respect the sanctity of each worship service. Silence cell phones or paging devices, and refrain from using flash photography.
To Be and To Make Disciples of Christ
During the 8:45 AM traditional service, Layne Caroline Babbitt will be baptized. Her parents are Cameron and Vaughn Babbitt.
Welcome to Buncombe Street United Methodist Church. You may find additional information at either of the Information Centers or on our website at www.bsumc.com. One center is in the office lobby by Sisk Hall, and the other center is in the main lobby just behind the Sanctuary. The centers are open before and after each of the worship services. Information about Sunday school is available at each center. If you would like to become a member of our church family, contact Stacy Phillips in the church office at 864-371-6084. We are happy to help you find your place here! 8:45 AM & 11:00AM Contemporary Worship (Sisk Hall) | 10:00AM Sunday School | 8:45AM & 11:00AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) Hanging of the Greens | Sunday, November 27 11:00 AM Traditional Wednesday Advent “Message & Music” Series November 30 | Rev. Dr. Justin Gilreath December 7 | Rev. Dr. Robert Howell December 14 | Rev. Jerry Hill 12:00 Noon with $5 lunch following service (Childcare provided)
A Garland of Carols Sunday, December 4 | 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM Traditional Christmas Eve Services with Communion 12:00 Noon (Traditional) 3:00 PM (Contemporary with childcare provided) 5:30 PM (Traditional with childcare provided) 11:00 PM (Traditional)
Those Serving Today
Parking Lot Greeters Mike Bolton, Van Price, Bill Mulligan, John Neil, Hubert Yarborough, Bill Parker, Cindy Parker, Jim Barnes, Nate Manning Information Desk 10:00 AM Judy Brown 11:00 AM Donna Styles Ushers 8:45 AM Ken Troutman, Steve Thrailkill, Dottie Pittman, Joel Brandon 11:00 AM Jim Bannister, Gary Daniels, Jr., David Koontz, Chip Fogleman, Alex Stalvey Offering Tellers Curtis Bull, William Luce, Gary Wortkoetter Offering Steward 8:45 AM Fred Bachert 11:00 AM Julie West Children’s Nursery BSUMC’s nursery, staffed by paid, trained, & caring employees, depends on church member volunteers to assist in each room during each of the services. Contact Gayle Quay (
[email protected], 864-371-6089) or Candice Lenthe (
[email protected], 864-371-6104).
Stewardship Thought
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you. O Lord. (Book of Common Prayer)
Hospital List “Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them…” James 5:13-14
November 20, 2016 Attendance
Total Worship....................................................1,014 Sunday School......................................................709
Online Giving
Manage your giving to God through the church. Visit the church website and click the Online Giving tab.
Midweek Dinner November 30, 2016 Chicken Cordon Bleu, Glazed Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Yeast Rolls, Turkey Vegetable Soup, & Banana Pudding. Chicken Tenders for the Children. Servers: Revelation Class.
This Week at BSUMC
Sunday, November 27, 2016 10:00 AM Children’s Ministry (Library) 10:00 AM Combined Adult Sunday School (Sisk) 2:00 PM Basketball Practice (Drake, Sisk) 7:00 PM Young Women’s Study (114) Monday, November 28, 2016 9:00 AM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 10:00 AM Congregational Care (Truluck) 12:00 PM Emmanuel’s Hammer Board Meeting (102) 12:00 PM Ministry Leadership Team (217) 4:00 PM Rushingbrook Children’s Choir (Choir Room) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Sisk) 6:00 PM Finance Committee (102) 6:00 PM Rushingbrook Singers (Choir Room) Tuesday, November 29, 2016 6:00 AM Joyous Joggers/Walkers 9:30 AM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 10:30 AM CDC Chapel (Memorial Chapel) 10:30 AM Crescent Music Club (Choir Room) 1:15 PM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 3:30 PM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Drake, Sisk) 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (217) Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:00 AM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 9:45 AM CDC 3K Music (Choir Room) 10:30 AM CDC 4K Music (Choir Room) 12:00 PM Advent Message & Music (Memorial Chapel) 12:30 PM Advent Lunch (Orders Parlor) 5:00 PM Circles (Sisk, Drake, 209, 210, 213, 215, 216) 5:00 PM Family Dinner (Drake) 6:00 PM 3s/4s Music and Movement (Amphitheater) 6:00 PM K5-5th Children’s Choirs (Sanctuary) 6:15 PM Creative Christmas (Truluck, 101, 102, 115) 7:15 PM Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:00 AM Joyous Joggers/Walkers 9:30 AM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 10:00 AM Jeremiah Study (217) 10:00 AM Jonah Study (215) 1:15 PM Well-Balanced for Seniors (Drake) 3:30 PM CDC Program Rehearsal (Sisk) 4:00 PM Rushingbrook Children’s Choir (Choir Room) 5:30 PM Basketball (Drake) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Sisk) Friday, December 2, 2016 10:00 AM Share and Care Group (203) 4:00 PM CDC Christmas Program (Sisk) 5:30 PM Basketball Practice (Drake) 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (217) Saturday, December 3, 2016 8:30 AM Basketball (Drake & Sisk) 4:00 PM Worship Set-Up (Sisk)
Are you leaving a legacy of “red tape” for your heirs? A legal will drawn by your attorney will cut out To learn more about future events planned at BSUMC, visit our website at the red tape and accomplish what www.bsumc.com and click on the calendar link. you want to happen following your death. For more information about If any of your membership information has BSUMC’s Endowment Fund, con- changed (address, phone number, email address, tact Julia Sibley-Jones (803-414-3275; julia.sibley-jones@ etc.), you can provide updates through the bsumc.com), or visit the church website. church website (www.bsumc.info/membership-info).
Sacrament of Baptism
Senior Minister -
Community News
Associate Minister -
Today during the 10:00 AM hour, please join a combined adult Sunday school to learn more about Homes for Hope. The free Lunch & Learn, “Poly Pharmacy: Are You Taking Too Many Pills?” presented by Ryan Cann B.S., Pharm D will be held tomorrow at the church in the Truluck Dining Room from 11:45 AM until 1:30 PM. The Advent Music & Message series sponsored by the Music and Arts Ministry begins this Wednesday, November 30, at 12:00 noon in Memorial Chapel with a “message” from Dr. Gilreath, and “music” from Adam Fisher and Rosemary Hughes. A light lunch will be served in Orders Parlor immediately following the service for $5, and this year you can take it with you or eat it with us. Childcare will be available. The annual Bethlehem Breakfast for children’s Sunday school classes will be held in Memorial Chapel on December 11. All of our children are invited to bring an offering to the Manger on this special day. This year’s offerings will go to Serenity Place, a women’s residential treatment facility in Greenville. The facility has specified a need for newborn baby items and educational/interactive toys for preschoolers.
Rev. Jerry E. Temple
Rev. Dr. Justin Gilreath
Parish Minister -
Rev. Grover Putnam
Director of Music and Arts -
Rosemary E. Hughes
Non-Traditional Worship Leader -
Adam Layne Fisher
Sanctuary Organist - R.
Vance Jenkins
`First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 — Volume 52 No. 48 200 Buncombe Street • Greenville, SC 29601
864-232-7341 • www.bsumc.com
The B Street Women’s Ministry Christmas Luncheon, “Experiencing Grit and Gratitude,” will be held on Thursday, December 15, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Rev. Laura Bratton will be the guest speaker. The cost is $12 per person. Visit the church website to register (www.bsumc.info/women), or visit the Sanctuary lobby on December 4 and 11. Childcare will be available. The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, at the request of the Buncombe Street Board of Trustees, has been asked to nominate a Disaster Preparedness and Response Team. The team will be responsible for creating a comprehensive disaster response plan for our church. We are looking for church members to serve as resources to this team. If you have experience or expertise in disaster response planning, and are interested in being involved, please contact Stacy Phillips (
[email protected]; 864-371-6084) by the end of December. The Archives Committee needs your help locating bound books missing from the Archives Room that contain church bulletins. The missing years are: 1960, 1961, 1966, 1971, and 1973. The books are approximately the size of a hymnal, and are solid black on the front and back, with gold lettering on the spine, with the wording “BSUMC,” “Greenville,” and the year. Additionally, there is only partial data for 1956-57. If anyone has bulletins from that year, the Archives Committee would be happy to have them. Contact Stacy Phillips in the church office if you have any information (864-371-6084). Join in the Sprouts Bags of Blessings ministry. For $15, a bag filled with toiletries, school supplies, clothing items, and healthy snacks will be given to a needy Greenville County child. Purchase bags from the church office. To give a bag in honor of or in memory of someone, complete a dedication form found at the security kiosks or Sanctuary lobby information desk. Turn in the form along with your donation by December 4. Please remember that on Sundays, the College Street/Scout Hut parking lot is reserved exclusively for our elderly and physically-challenged worshipers. We appreciate your consideration of their special needs. Please direct year-end stock giving to BSUMC Brokerage Account # J87000001 or DTC number 0226, and advise Nancy Gobble (864-371-6087) in the church office when your donation is made so that we may properly identify and credit your contribution statement. For further assistance in making a stock donation, you may contact J. Scott Davis of Wagner Wealth Management (
[email protected]; 864-787-6308). Attention, Women. Mark your calendar for the 2017 Women’s Retreat scheduled next February. For complete details, visit the church website (www.bsumc.info/2017-womens-retreat).
Join your church family for this year’s exciting Creative Christmas classes to be offered on Wednesday, November 30. There will be five classes: a glass angel ornament class, a Christmas cards class, a Christmas brunch cooking class, a Christmas wreath class, and a painting class. Electronic registration along with class details are available on the website (www.bsumc.info/creative-christmas). Contact Tom Buchanan (864-373-6461,
[email protected]). Please respect the sanctity of each worship service. Silence cell phones or paging devices, and refrain from using flash photography.
To Be and To Make Disciples of Christ
During the 8:45 AM traditional service, Layne Caroline Babbitt will be baptized. Her parents are Cameron and Vaughn Babbitt.
Welcome to Buncombe Street United Methodist Church. You may find additional information at either of the Information Centers or on our website at www.bsumc.com. One center is in the office lobby by Sisk Hall, and the other center is in the main lobby just behind the Sanctuary. The centers are open before and after each of the worship services. Information about Sunday school is available at each center. If you would like to become a member of our church family, contact Stacy Phillips in the church office at 864-371-6084. We are happy to help you find your place here! 8:45 AM & 11:00AM Contemporary Worship (Sisk Hall) | 10:00AM Sunday School | 8:45AM & 11:00AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) Hanging of the Greens | Sunday, November 27 11:00 AM Traditional Wednesday Advent “Message & Music” Series November 30 | Rev. Dr. Justin Gilreath December 7 | Rev. Dr. Robert Howell December 14 | Rev. Jerry Hill 12:00 Noon with $5 lunch following service (Childcare provided)
A Garland of Carols Sunday, December 4 | 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM Traditional Christmas Eve Services with Communion 12:00 Noon (Traditional) 3:00 PM (Contemporary with childcare provided) 5:30 PM (Traditional with childcare provided) 11:00 PM (Traditional)
8:45AM Traditional Service First Sunday of Advent
11:00AM Traditional Service Hanging of the Greens – First Sunday of Advent
As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.
As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.
Greeting Voluntary
Greeting Voluntary
8:45AM & 11:00AM Contemporary Services Prayer requests may be written on the white card that is in the basket at the end of your aisle. You may place your card in the offering plate or on the altar at the conclusion of the service.
*Song
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
*Song
Joy to the World
Welcome Offering
kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
Video
“A Blessed House Should Bless Others” 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Dr. Gilreath
This is the first sermon in a five-part series entitled “Christmas Hope.” This Christmas season, most of us will find ourselves in the comfort of a warm home, filled with good food, great company, and lots of gifts. But that’s not the case for everyone. In America alone, there are over 45 million people living below the poverty line, and over half a million who have no home at all. During Jesus’ ministry, he spent a large portion of his time reaching out to the poor and needy. This Advent series discusses how to extend our homes and the blessings God has given us with those who are less fortunate Following the message, people are available at the kneeling bench to offer prayers with you. You may also write your prayer and nail it to the cross.
*Song
Adore Him
*Song
Winter Snow
*Song
O Holy Night
Benediction Sermon Notes:
setting, Martin
Chiming the Hour *Processional Hymn
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Stanzas 1-7) 211
*Collect of the Day Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. *Psalter Psalm 122 (Response 1) UMH 845 *Gloria Patri 71 Lighting of the Advent Candle (see insert) Sally and Bill Adkins Choral Response Dawn Dowden, Homes of Hope Moment for Missions Sacrament of Baptism (see insert) First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 Pew Bible, OT pp. 631-32 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Pastoral Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Lord’s Prayer kids.Comm kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
*Offertory Hymn Blessed Be the God of Israel UMH 209 *Offertory Prayer Offertory God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen setting, Hayes *Doxology UMH 95 Anthem Prepare! Martin “Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our King. Come greet the Messiah. Lift your voice and sing! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Let every hosanna be lifted to the sky. Sing alleluia! Redemption draweth nigh. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Ye sleepers awake, for this is the day! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. “
*Gospel Lesson The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon *Affirmation of Faith *Recessional Hymn
Matthew 24:26-44
Pew Bible, NT pp. 27-28
“Beginning With the End in Mind” Apostles’ Creed Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Dr. Howell UMH 881 UMH 196
The cross and light lead us out - God’s presence going with us to proclaim the Gospel.
*Blessing of the People *Choral Benediction *Chiming the Trinity Postlude
Finale on “Now Let the Heavens Adore You”
setting, Wold
*Please stand. Today’s worship is led by the Downtown Revival Band: Bass: JustinShook | Drums: Jeremy Easler | Keys: West Goewey Guitar: Rob Rohrssen | Vocals: Celina Schwartz, Adam Layne Fisher Words reprinted by permission CCLI#1441796.
Good King Wenceslas and O Come, All Ye Faithful
arr. Zimmerman
Mother-Daughter Handbell Choir We ask for your prayerful silence during the Voluntary as you prepare your hearts for worship.
The cross symbolizes the Gospel message, Christ crucified and risen. Fire and light are Biblical symbols for the presence of God, here present with his people.
kids.Comm
Spoken Word
Reflection on “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
We ask for your prayerful silence during the Voluntary as you prepare your hearts for worship.
*Please stand. Assisted listening devices (ear bud or neck loop) are available at the Information Desk for use during the service.
Chiming the Hour *Litany of the Greens (see insert) *Processional Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Stanzas 1-7) 211 The cross symbolizes the Gospel message, Christ crucified and risen. Fire and light are Biblical symbols for the presence of God, here present with his people.
*Collect of the Day Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. *Psalter Psalm 122 (Response 1) UMH 845 *Gloria Patri 71 Lighting of the Advent Candle (see insert) Gray, Stacey, Ava, Kate, and Lila Kitchens Choral Response Dawn Dowden, Homes of Hope Moment for Missions First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 Pew Bible, OT pp. 631-32 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Pastoral Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Lord’s Prayer Placing of the Cedar Branch, Holly, and Ivy Hanging of the Wreaths kids.Comm kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
*Offertory Hymn *Offertory Prayer Offertory
Blessed Be the God of Israel
UMH 209
Coventry Carol
arr. Zimmerman
Mother-Daughter Handbell Choir
*Doxology UMH 95 Hanging of the Chrismons and Lighting of the Trees Anthem Prepare! Martin “Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our King. Come greet the Messiah. Lift your voice and sing! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Let every hosanna be lifted to the sky. Sing alleluia! Redemption draweth nigh. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Ye sleepers awake, for this is the day! Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
*Gospel Lesson The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon *Affirmation of Faith *Recessional Hymn
Matthew 24:26-44
Pew Bible, NT pp. 27-28
“Beginning With the End in Mind” Apostles’ Creed Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Dr. Howell UMH 881 UMH 196
The cross and light lead us out - God’s presence going with us to proclaim the Gospel.
*Blessing of the People *Choral Benediction *Chiming the Trinity Postlude
Finale on “Now Let the Heavens Adore You”
setting, Wold
*Please stand. Assisted listening devices (ear bud or neck loop) are available at the Information Desk for use during the service.
8:45AM Traditional Service First Sunday of Advent
11:00AM Traditional Service Hanging of the Greens – First Sunday of Advent
As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.
As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.
Greeting Voluntary
Greeting Voluntary
8:45AM & 11:00AM Contemporary Services Prayer requests may be written on the white card that is in the basket at the end of your aisle. You may place your card in the offering plate or on the altar at the conclusion of the service.
*Song
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
*Song
Joy to the World
Welcome Offering
kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
Video
“A Blessed House Should Bless Others” 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Dr. Gilreath
This is the first sermon in a five-part series entitled “Christmas Hope.” This Christmas season, most of us will find ourselves in the comfort of a warm home, filled with good food, great company, and lots of gifts. But that’s not the case for everyone. In America alone, there are over 45 million people living below the poverty line, and over half a million who have no home at all. During Jesus’ ministry, he spent a large portion of his time reaching out to the poor and needy. This Advent series discusses how to extend our homes and the blessings God has given us with those who are less fortunate Following the message, people are available at the kneeling bench to offer prayers with you. You may also write your prayer and nail it to the cross.
*Song
Adore Him
*Song
Winter Snow
*Song
O Holy Night
Benediction Sermon Notes:
setting, Martin
Chiming the Hour *Processional Hymn
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Stanzas 1-7) 211
*Collect of the Day Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. *Psalter Psalm 122 (Response 1) UMH 845 *Gloria Patri 71 Lighting of the Advent Candle (see insert) Sally and Bill Adkins Choral Response Dawn Dowden, Homes of Hope Moment for Missions Sacrament of Baptism (see insert) First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 Pew Bible, OT pp. 631-32 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Pastoral Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Lord’s Prayer kids.Comm kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
*Offertory Hymn Blessed Be the God of Israel UMH 209 *Offertory Prayer Offertory God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen setting, Hayes *Doxology UMH 95 Anthem Prepare! Martin “Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our King. Come greet the Messiah. Lift your voice and sing! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Let every hosanna be lifted to the sky. Sing alleluia! Redemption draweth nigh. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Ye sleepers awake, for this is the day! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. “
*Gospel Lesson The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon *Affirmation of Faith *Recessional Hymn
Matthew 24:26-44
Pew Bible, NT pp. 27-28
“Beginning With the End in Mind” Apostles’ Creed Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Dr. Howell UMH 881 UMH 196
The cross and light lead us out - God’s presence going with us to proclaim the Gospel.
*Blessing of the People *Choral Benediction *Chiming the Trinity Postlude
Finale on “Now Let the Heavens Adore You”
setting, Wold
*Please stand. Today’s worship is led by the Downtown Revival Band: Bass: JustinShook | Drums: Jeremy Easler | Keys: West Goewey Guitar: Rob Rohrssen | Vocals: Celina Schwartz, Adam Layne Fisher Words reprinted by permission CCLI#1441796.
Good King Wenceslas and O Come, All Ye Faithful
arr. Zimmerman
Mother-Daughter Handbell Choir We ask for your prayerful silence during the Voluntary as you prepare your hearts for worship.
The cross symbolizes the Gospel message, Christ crucified and risen. Fire and light are Biblical symbols for the presence of God, here present with his people.
kids.Comm
Spoken Word
Reflection on “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
We ask for your prayerful silence during the Voluntary as you prepare your hearts for worship.
*Please stand. Assisted listening devices (ear bud or neck loop) are available at the Information Desk for use during the service.
Chiming the Hour *Litany of the Greens (see insert) *Processional Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Stanzas 1-7) 211 The cross symbolizes the Gospel message, Christ crucified and risen. Fire and light are Biblical symbols for the presence of God, here present with his people.
*Collect of the Day Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. *Psalter Psalm 122 (Response 1) UMH 845 *Gloria Patri 71 Lighting of the Advent Candle (see insert) Gray, Stacey, Ava, Kate, and Lila Kitchens Choral Response Dawn Dowden, Homes of Hope Moment for Missions First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 Pew Bible, OT pp. 631-32 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Pastoral Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Lord’s Prayer Placing of the Cedar Branch, Holly, and Ivy Hanging of the Wreaths kids.Comm kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
*Offertory Hymn *Offertory Prayer Offertory
Blessed Be the God of Israel
UMH 209
Coventry Carol
arr. Zimmerman
Mother-Daughter Handbell Choir
*Doxology UMH 95 Hanging of the Chrismons and Lighting of the Trees Anthem Prepare! Martin “Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our King. Come greet the Messiah. Lift your voice and sing! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Let every hosanna be lifted to the sky. Sing alleluia! Redemption draweth nigh. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Ye sleepers awake, for this is the day! Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
*Gospel Lesson The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon *Affirmation of Faith *Recessional Hymn
Matthew 24:26-44
Pew Bible, NT pp. 27-28
“Beginning With the End in Mind” Apostles’ Creed Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Dr. Howell UMH 881 UMH 196
The cross and light lead us out - God’s presence going with us to proclaim the Gospel.
*Blessing of the People *Choral Benediction *Chiming the Trinity Postlude
Finale on “Now Let the Heavens Adore You”
setting, Wold
*Please stand. Assisted listening devices (ear bud or neck loop) are available at the Information Desk for use during the service.
8:45AM Traditional Service First Sunday of Advent
11:00AM Traditional Service Hanging of the Greens – First Sunday of Advent
As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.
As you begin your worship, you are invited to study the bulletin for persons and activities to include in your silent prayers of intercession and thanksgiving. Remember the volunteers and staff members who make our corporate action possible: ushers, acolytes, custodial and support staff, musicians, clergy, and yourself, so that in our common worship, God may be glorified.
Greeting Voluntary
Greeting Voluntary
8:45AM & 11:00AM Contemporary Services Prayer requests may be written on the white card that is in the basket at the end of your aisle. You may place your card in the offering plate or on the altar at the conclusion of the service.
*Song
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
*Song
Joy to the World
Welcome Offering
kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
Video
“A Blessed House Should Bless Others” 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Dr. Gilreath
This is the first sermon in a five-part series entitled “Christmas Hope.” This Christmas season, most of us will find ourselves in the comfort of a warm home, filled with good food, great company, and lots of gifts. But that’s not the case for everyone. In America alone, there are over 45 million people living below the poverty line, and over half a million who have no home at all. During Jesus’ ministry, he spent a large portion of his time reaching out to the poor and needy. This Advent series discusses how to extend our homes and the blessings God has given us with those who are less fortunate Following the message, people are available at the kneeling bench to offer prayers with you. You may also write your prayer and nail it to the cross.
*Song
Adore Him
*Song
Winter Snow
*Song
O Holy Night
Benediction Sermon Notes:
setting, Martin
Chiming the Hour *Processional Hymn
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Stanzas 1-7) 211
*Collect of the Day Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. *Psalter Psalm 122 (Response 1) UMH 845 *Gloria Patri 71 Lighting of the Advent Candle (see insert) Sally and Bill Adkins Choral Response Dawn Dowden, Homes of Hope Moment for Missions Sacrament of Baptism (see insert) First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 Pew Bible, OT pp. 631-32 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Pastoral Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Lord’s Prayer kids.Comm kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
*Offertory Hymn Blessed Be the God of Israel UMH 209 *Offertory Prayer Offertory God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen setting, Hayes *Doxology UMH 95 Anthem Prepare! Martin “Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our King. Come greet the Messiah. Lift your voice and sing! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Let every hosanna be lifted to the sky. Sing alleluia! Redemption draweth nigh. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Ye sleepers awake, for this is the day! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. “
*Gospel Lesson The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon *Affirmation of Faith *Recessional Hymn
Matthew 24:26-44
Pew Bible, NT pp. 27-28
“Beginning With the End in Mind” Apostles’ Creed Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Dr. Howell UMH 881 UMH 196
The cross and light lead us out - God’s presence going with us to proclaim the Gospel.
*Blessing of the People *Choral Benediction *Chiming the Trinity Postlude
Finale on “Now Let the Heavens Adore You”
setting, Wold
*Please stand. Today’s worship is led by the Downtown Revival Band: Bass: JustinShook | Drums: Jeremy Easler | Keys: West Goewey Guitar: Rob Rohrssen | Vocals: Celina Schwartz, Adam Layne Fisher Words reprinted by permission CCLI#1441796.
Good King Wenceslas and O Come, All Ye Faithful
arr. Zimmerman
Mother-Daughter Handbell Choir We ask for your prayerful silence during the Voluntary as you prepare your hearts for worship.
The cross symbolizes the Gospel message, Christ crucified and risen. Fire and light are Biblical symbols for the presence of God, here present with his people.
kids.Comm
Spoken Word
Reflection on “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
We ask for your prayerful silence during the Voluntary as you prepare your hearts for worship.
*Please stand. Assisted listening devices (ear bud or neck loop) are available at the Information Desk for use during the service.
Chiming the Hour *Litany of the Greens (see insert) *Processional Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Stanzas 1-7) 211 The cross symbolizes the Gospel message, Christ crucified and risen. Fire and light are Biblical symbols for the presence of God, here present with his people.
*Collect of the Day Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. *Psalter Psalm 122 (Response 1) UMH 845 *Gloria Patri 71 Lighting of the Advent Candle (see insert) Gray, Stacey, Ava, Kate, and Lila Kitchens Choral Response Dawn Dowden, Homes of Hope Moment for Missions First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 Pew Bible, OT pp. 631-32 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Pastoral Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Lord’s Prayer Placing of the Cedar Branch, Holly, and Ivy Hanging of the Wreaths kids.Comm kids.Comm is for children K5/6 through 2nd grade and is held in Memorial Chapel. Parents meet their children in the Chapel following the service.
*Offertory Hymn *Offertory Prayer Offertory
Blessed Be the God of Israel
UMH 209
Coventry Carol
arr. Zimmerman
Mother-Daughter Handbell Choir
*Doxology UMH 95 Hanging of the Chrismons and Lighting of the Trees Anthem Prepare! Martin “Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our King. Come greet the Messiah. Lift your voice and sing! Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Let every hosanna be lifted to the sky. Sing alleluia! Redemption draweth nigh. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Ye sleepers awake, for this is the day! Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
*Gospel Lesson The Gospel of our Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon *Affirmation of Faith *Recessional Hymn
Matthew 24:26-44
Pew Bible, NT pp. 27-28
“Beginning With the End in Mind” Apostles’ Creed Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Dr. Howell UMH 881 UMH 196
The cross and light lead us out - God’s presence going with us to proclaim the Gospel.
*Blessing of the People *Choral Benediction *Chiming the Trinity Postlude
Finale on “Now Let the Heavens Adore You”
setting, Wold
*Please stand. Assisted listening devices (ear bud or neck loop) are available at the Information Desk for use during the service.
