First Sunday of Advent November
28, 2004
INFORMAL SINGING
PRELUDE
“Come
All Ye Shepherds” Arr. by Allen Robertson
Adult
Bell Choir
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP (Please sign the attendance pad and pass it on.)
+INTROIT “Prayer for Advent” Tune-Page 643
Lord Jesus come to us, we pray.
Bring us your truth, show you your
way,
As once the prophets did foretell,
Oh, come to us, Immanuel.
Prepare our hearts, tell all the
earth,
That we may celebrate your birth,
Oh, enter in our lives to dwell,
Oh, come to us Immanuel.
+LIGHTING
THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE (8:30)
Curtis & Carroll Laycock
(11:00) Melanie, Caroline & Ben Jordan
+HYMN
No. 569 “We’ve
a Story to Tell to the Nations” MESSAGE
+OPENING
PRAYER
PSALM 122 Response 1 Page 845
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.
EPISTLE LESSON Romans 13:11-14 (RSV) Page 987
(NRSV) Page 152
CHILDREN’S SERMON
+HYMN No. 171 “There’s Something About That Name” THAT NAME
+GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 24: 36-44 (RSV) Page 859
This is the Word of the Lord. (NRSV) Page 26
Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Out of Control” Rev. Waverly G. Reames
ANTHEM (8:30) “His Name Shall be Called Wonderful” Adult Choir
THE OFFERTORY “Carol of the Bells” Arr. by Allen Robertson
Adult Bell Choir
+THE
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings
flow; praise him, all creatures here
below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son
and Holy
Ghost. Amen.
+THE
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
+HYMN
No. 196 “Come,
Thou Long-Expected Jesus” HYFRYDOL
+DISMISSAL
WITH BLESSING
+CHORAL RESPONSE
No 204 “Emmanuel, Emmanuel”
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us,
his name is called Emmanuel.
POSTLUDE
“Angels From the Realms of Glory” Smart
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+The
congregation will please stand as you are able.
Rejoice: birthdays,
anniversaries, visitors
Donna is home and improving, John Farris
and his friend are okay after accident, Tina Wilmoth’s nephew Adam celebrated
his 5th birthday.
Pray
for: Harmony’s shut-ins, the poor and homeless,
Naomi Milbourne’s niece Teresa, Tina Wilmoth’s nephew Adam, Elsie Thompson, our
world leaders, peace in the world, Maggie del Gallo, Margaret Legg, Juanita
Graham, our military personnel, Ruth Horn, Helen White, Mary Stowers, Betty Laycock, Caty Fox,
Evelyn Laycock, Sherry Lehr, Gene Thompson, Shelley Crocker’s nephew Carl, Lee
Jenkins, Lewis Whirley, Cheryl Reames’ co-worker Peggy, the family of Chris
Nellis, Judy Fry’s brother Ernest Gray, Ann Miller, Laurie Hawes’ father, Betty Titus, Rev. May, Sarah, Maureen,
Paul, Carol, Cindy, Wayne, Jeanie, Rick’s grandmother, Chad’s family, travel
mercies for holiday travelers, Helen Coll.
In the military:
Nathan
Cangemi Jason
Finch
Stephen Thackery Patrick O’Hara
Nathan Hayba
Please contact the church office when military persons return home.
CALENDAR
TODAY
11/28: 3:00
Community Advent Service with Mt. Zion
7:00 Middle School Youth
Group
MONDAY
11/29: 9:30 Disciple III Bible Study
TUESDAY
11/30:
WEDNESDAY
12/1: 6:00 a.m. UMM Coffee
Fellowship
6:15 Children’s Choir Practice
6:15 Adult Bell Practice
7:00 Adult Choir Practice
7:00 Children’s Bell Practice
7:00 Disciple II Bible Study
7:30 Middle & High School
Bell Practice
8:00 Praise Practice
THURSDAY:
12/2: 7:00 Praise Service
FRIDAY
12/3: 9:00 Exercise Class
SATURDAY
12/4: 5:00 Advent Dinner
NEXT
SUNDAY 12/5:
FINANCIAL
STEWARDSHIP
Expenses: $265,648.31
Income:
$258,891.05
Received 11/21/04:General Fund $5,576.35
Building Fund
$ 584.50
Vehicle
Fund to Date: $2,440.00
8:30 11:00
Ushers: Mark Goodrick Bill
Clark
Rob Pettit Donald Jennings
Greeters: Judy
Fry Colleen
Wilmoth
Kim Martz Nancy
Moorcones
Liturgist: Chris Loving
Linda Campbell
Acolytes: Jake
Bruno Bailey Carver
Nursery: Patti & Maureen Barnes Cheryl
Gillwald
Rene Grady/Kim Walton Joyia
McCurley
Welcome
to Harmony!
We look forward to worshiping and serving God with you.
Prayer Cards and post cards are available in the Old
Social Hall, on the shelf, to send persons for whom you request prayers.
Hearing Devices are now available for
anyone who would like to use one during worship services. Ask an Usher for assistance.
A nursery for children up to 2 years old is provided in
the Crib Nursery during both worship services and during the Sunday School
hour. All children ages 2-6 (Kindergarten) are invited to Children's Worship
following the Children's Sermon. Ages 2 and 3 are in Room 103, and ages
4, 5, and 6 are in Room 102.
Following the
service please return activity notebooks to the storage boxes!
Calendars and
note cards are in! See Nancy Fournier
to pick up your orders.
Today, November
28, is the first Sunday in Advent. Harmony will be joining with Mount Zion
Churche for a community Advent service at 3:00 p.m. at Harmony. Dr. James Logan
who has preached at Harmony previously will preach for the service. Special
music will be provided by the church choirs and the Singers of the Old
Dominion. Be sure to come and worship during this wonderful season and
community event. A fellowship time will follow the service.
Harmony’s annual
Advent Dinner is Saturday, December 4.
Please take an ornament from the tree in Driscoll Hall and purchase
needed items for the meal. Also, please
sign on the clipboard if you can help with setup, serving and cleanup. If you have any questions, call Shally
Stanley at 338-0363.
Harmony plates
would make a great Christmas gift!
Plates are $20.00 each. You can
pick one up from Sylvia Ratcliff today, or stop by the church office.
Are you
interested in taking a beginning conversational Spanish class? Betty Marker
will offer a six week class beginning in January and she promises it will be
fun! If you are interested in this
class, please sign the clipboard.
Every year,
Harmony gives generously to the Loudoun County Holiday Coalition. We have the opportunity to do that
again. Look for the display in Driscoll
Hall, take an ornament, buy that item and return it to the tree before December
15. If you have any questions, call
Julie Duffy at 338-3163.
The next Potatoes
To Go fundraiser to support the church vehicle fund will be held next Sunday,
December 5. Place your orders
today! The specialty potato will be the
“Holiday Special” – chopped turkey, apples and cranberry sauce.
The
Administrative Board has voted to purchase a new or used shuttle bus to help
with the work of Harmony United Methodist Church. A Church Vehicle Fund has
been established for this purpose. Step out in faith, with the assurance that
God will provide for the work of His church! Please remember that your donation
to the Church Vehicle Fund should be above and beyond your regular giving.
Simply note “Vehicle Fund” on your check and drop it in the offering plate. If
you have any questions or would like more information, please see Tammy
Swankowski, Margaret Humphreys, Bill Clark, Tom Sullivan or Tim Stanley.
Poinsettias
It’s time to order
poinsettias! Please fill out the order
form below. This year, the flower
committee is offering a 7” pot with two plants. Each pot has 6 – 8 blooms.
Cost for each poinsettia is $8.25.
Make checks payable to Harmony and note poinsettia on the memo
line. Deadline to order is December
12. Please be specific when filling out
the order form.
Name
____________________________ Phone
___________________________
______ No. of White
Poinsettias _____No. of Red Poinsettias
In Honor of:
_________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Given
by:_____________________________________________________________
In Memory
of:_________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Given
by:_____________________________________________________________