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Hopes
&
Fears
When Hope is Named
Luke 2: 8-20
December 21, 2014
Richardson
First United Methodist Church
December 21, 2014
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
Prelude
8:45
*indicates the people standing
Good King Wenceslas
arr. John A. Behnke
Westminster Ringers; Kathleen Parsons, director
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 238
Angels We Have Heard on High
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Rev. Scot Bontrager and the Bashir family
Congregational Response
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Time of Prayer
Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason
The Lord’s Prayer Page 895 United Methodist Hymnal
Offering Our Gifts to God
(Remember the Extra Dollar) Offertory Music
Rejoice with Joy to the World arr. Pepper Choplin
The Journey Youth Choir; Caitlin Wells, director
Children’s Time
Cheryl Bishop
Special Music
Sing We Now of Christmas arr. Mark Hayes
The Journey Youth Choir Ensemble
Scripture
Luke 2: 8-20
Rev. Bontrager and Rev. Mason
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Hopes and Fears: When Fear Turns to Joy
Dr. Oliphint
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 246
Joy to the World (verses 1, 2 & 4)
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
*Congregational Benediction
Dr. Oliphint
Peace, Peace/Silent Night
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Postlude
Good King Wenceslas
arr. John W. Krug
Carillon Ringers; Michael Lightfoot, director
Rick Holt and Mary Lightfoot, percussion
December 21, 2014
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
9:45 11:00
*indicates the people standing
Prelude
Good King Wenceslas
arr. John W. Krug
Carillon Ringers; Michael Lightfoot, director
Rick Holt and Mary Lightfoot, percussion
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 238
Angels We Have Heard on High
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Rev. Scot Bontrager and the Jerry Monk family (9:45)
Rev. Scot Bontrager and Jimmy & Mary Frances Mobley (11:00)
Special Music
The Holly and the Ivy arr. John Rutter
Chancel Choir Ensemble ; Caitlin Wells, director
Baptism
(9:45)
Dr. Oliphint and Rev. Joy Anderson
Jadon Xavier Espinoza
son of Jason and Rachel Espinoza
(11:00)
Dr. Oliphint, Rev. Joy Anderson, Rev. David Shawver & Rev. Faith Nyagato
Winnie Margaret Henson
daughter of Grant and Miranda Henson
Gabriel Muchenget Chihota
son of Linda Chidziva and William Chihota
Tatenda Ellen Adams
daughter of Sasha Mushonga
Congregational Pledge
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that
Jaden Xavier/ Winnie Margaret, Gabriel Muchenget and Tatenda Ellen, surrounded
by steadfast love, may be established in the faith and confirmed and
strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Time of Prayer
Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason
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.
Offering Our Gifts to God
(Remember the Extra Dollar)
Offertory Music The Little Drummer Boy arr. Mark Hayes
Chancel Choir
Children’s Time
Special Music
Cheryl Bishop
In the Silence Craig Courtney
Chancel Choir Ensemble
Scripture
Luke 2: 8-20
Rev. Scot Bontrager and Rev. Mason
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Hopes and Fears: When Fear Turns to Joy
Dr. Oliphint
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 246
Joy to the World (verses 1, 2 & 4)
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
Dr. Oliphint
*Congregational Benediction
Peace, Peace/Silent Night
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Postlude
Good King Wenceslas
arr. John A. Behnke
Westminster Ringers; Kathleen Parsons, director
There are two ways offered to become a member of this congregation:
- Fill out the Journey With Us card found in the pew back and bring it forward
to the pastor during the singing of the closing hymn
- Meet Rev. Scroggin in Ogden Fellowship Hall at the close of the 9:45 or 11:00 worship hours
Music from the Shawver Welcome Center between services today provided by
Delaney, Samuel & Liam Martin, assisted by Kathleen Parsons
Communion is available in Ogden Fellowship Hall East at 12 (noon)
Dr. Rebecca Bruff, minister; assisted by a Stephen Minister
Flowers in the Sanctuary are in loving memory of Melinda Shipman by her family
Advent Candlelighters:
8:45 - Zara Bashir is a member of The Journey Youth Choir
9:45 - The Monk Family is one of our many multi-generational families
11:00 - Jimmy Mobley is a retired FUMCR minister
Please welcome our new members who joined last week:
Janette Tull, Justin & Jill Hemme, Jacob Dobson, Lauren Dowdy, Michael & Elaine Lorfing,
Jeff & Misty Scott, Rowdy Godwin & Daniel Hoag, Andy & Brooke Green, Gena Cannon
FUMCR Worship is available via live stream online
Sunday - 9:45 am - fumcrlive.com
The Clergy of First United Methodist Church Richardson
Dr. Clayton Oliphint, Senior Pastor
Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason, Executive Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Joy Anderson, Outreach Ministries
Rev. April Johnson Bristow, Caring Ministries
Rev. Marilyn Dickson, Caring Ministries
Rev. Fred Treviño, Senior Adults
Rev. Scot Bontrager, Caring Ministries
Rev. Rich Rindfuss, ACCESS Pastor & Discipleship
Rev. David Scroggin, Inviting & Involving Ministries
Dr. Rebecca Bruff, Intentional Faith Development
Julie Klossner, ACCESS Associate & Group Life
Rev. Faith Nyagato, Zimbabwe Ministry
Pastor Don Hood, Caring Ministries
Pastor Salim Dill, Asian Ministry
First United Methodist Church
- Richardson -
503 North Central Expressway
Richardson, Texas 75080
972 235 8385
www.fumcr.com
TODAY @ FUMCR:
understanding baptism 11am room 210
access contemporary worship 5pm
notes to
newcomers
Welcome! For questions, or if you would
like to get to know more about FUMCR,
please contact:
Elizabeth Wilson
Director of Inviting and Involving
972.996.0134
ewilson@fumcr.com
christmas eve baptism &
membership opportunity
December 24
Following 6 & 9pm services
outreach ministry
fumcr.com/mission
rev. joy anderson
janderson@fumcr.com
totebags
A HUGE thanks to everyone who filled a
totebag for the homeless! 1140 totebags
were returned and delivered to the Austin
Street Shelter, Union Gospel Mission, Dallas
Transitional Center and Body & Soul.
NETWORK NEEDS: december
For those of all ages wanting to join the
church or be baptized in a smaller, more
intimate setting.
Canned meats, corn, canned milk,
macaroni & cheese
senior adult ministry
There are still a few packages of bean soup
and chili available at the church office.
rev. fred treviño
ftrevino@fumcr.com
children’s ministry
games for seniors
fumcr.com/children
christmas market soup
fumcr.com/senioradults
December 22
1-3:30pm
Bartula Family Life Center Rms 2A & 2C
1st and 4th Mondays. Bring your own
games or use those provided.
student ministry
fumcr.com/youth
tommy houghteling
tommy@fumcr.com
UMYF christmas party
TODAY
5:30-7:30pm
We will carol at the Wellington, make
Christmas cards, eat, and do a white elephant
gift exchange. Bring a $10 wrapped gift.
december 28
No UMYF or Sunday school next Sunday.
the amazing weird race
January 16-18 Cost $75
An incredible weekend retreat for all youth
with travel, activity challenges, worship & fun!
Adults needed to drive. Register by January 11.
getweird.org
spring break ski trip
March 6-11 Cost $440
Registration and deposit due by December 30.
family life ministry
fumcr.com/familylife
Heather canny
hcanny@fumcr.com
holiday sports camp
Registration open for Christmas holiday
camps. For ages 5-12. fumcr.com/sports
Before and after camp care available.
cheryl bishop
cbishop@fumcr.com
blessing of the toys
December 28 10am worship service
Choose one special toy to bring with you to
be blessed during children’s time.
created by god
January 23-24
Human sexuality workshop for 5th and 6th
graders. Registration available online.
joys & concerns:
In the Hospital as of Tuesday, December 16:
Libby Larson, David Wilson, Dan Bourland, Glenn Dennis, Larry Little
Those who have lost loved ones:
Tammie and Adam Haug on the death of Tammie’s grandmother; Sophie and Caitlin on the death of their great-grandmother
Karen and David Jones on the death of Karen’s grandmother; Madi and Bryson on the death of their great-grandmother
Shannon and Jason Odom on the death of Shannon’s grandmother; Josh and Jett on the death of their great-grandmother
Sharon Jordan on the death of her mother, Barbara Johnson
Delphia and Gene Lawrence on the death of their nephew
Nancy and Leroy Howe on the death of Nancy’s brother;
Allison Metheny on the death of her uncle; Reiss Metheny on the death of his great-uncle
Jennifer Pierce on the death of her mother, Agnes Sanford
Eric and Heidi Lindh on the death of Eric’s grandfather; Isaac, Clara and Owen on the death of their great-grandfather
Congratulations to:
George and Dorothy McKearin on the birth of their grandchildren Zilker Tobin McKearin,
Josephine Holly McKearin and Huxley Owen Thornton
Those especially needing our prayers:
(Names will be listed for three weeks.)
Tammie DeVoe’s step-mother, Bonnie Breazeale, Cheryl Bishop’s grandfather, Carole Graham’s friends, Nina Morton’s friend, Lisa
Grinsfelder’s friend, Tom Calvert, Jason Lemons’ father, Bryce Bristow, Jennifer French, Wanda Heaton’s grandson and friend, Tom
Gould’s granddaughter, Diana Colvin, Randy Parker’s friends, Linda and Clay Yearsley’s brother-in-law, Rebecca Schatzle’s father, Tommy
Atchison’s friend, Jeretta Henry’s brother-in-law, Gayla Fussell’s friend, Melinda Bogoslavsky’s cousin, Carol Miner, Larry Little, Glenda
Frizzell’s husband, Suzie Sommerfelt’s sister, Jim and Audrey Gillis’ daughter, Carroll Latiolais’ sister, Marsha Band’s relative, Heinrich
Reeves grandfather, Sue Ferguson’s friend,Linda Kugler, Marcie Crume’s great-nephew, Willie Faye Eoff’s friend, Tom Lowery’s father, AJ
and Bud Carr’s friend, Sean, Emma & Josh McDonald’s family member, Susan Thompson, Claire Miazza’s mother, Jim Miazza’s father and
son, Libby Larson, M’lissa Howen’s father, Jeri Wakefield’s friend, Bert Duckett, Mary Ellen Szuwalski’s friend, Jenny Bernhard, Shannon
Cook’s cousin’s baby and mother-in-law, Shirley Roberts’ sister, John Shipman’s cousin, Tom Lowery’s father, Terry and Sandy Brehm’s
great-nephew, Ruth Fortney’s friend, Gayla Fussell’s friends, Matthew Rogers, Mary Lightfoot’s niece, David Wilson, Richard Braucher,
Keith Hall’s mother, Dan Stowe, Durward Rutledge, Stuart Smith’s mother-in-law, Deborah Porter’s father
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Joy to the World
December 21
Contemporary Candlelight Worship
5 pm
Special Guest: Rodrigo Rodriquez, Classical Guitarist
Christmas Eve
Family Worship with Candlelight
and Communion
1 pm
Pageant and Candlelight Worship
4 pm*
Traditional Worship with Candlelight
and Communion
6 pm* 9 pm 11 pm
Live Streaming 9 pm
* Childcare for 3 years and younger
Shuttle service continuous
from 3:30 pm - Custer Rd. parking