1. family and parenting
2. children

If you do not have a church home,
we invite you to join our First United Methodist Family!
Sunday Worship Services*
Traditional 8:25 am & 10:55 am
New Creation 9:45 am - Chapel
Sunday School*
9:45 am
Music Ministries
Kids Music & Bible Club—Wednesdays 4:30 pm
Instrumental Ensemble - Wednesdays 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir - Wednesdays 7:00 pm*
Handbell Choir - Thursdays 6:30 pm
(September through June)
Children’s Church*
During 10:55 am service
FUMPers Preschool Program
Weekday mornings
Christian Education Opportunities
Sundays 9:45 am*
Wednesdays 6:15 pm*
Youth Ministry
Youth HQ - Sundays 11:00 am & 5:00 pm
Praise Team - Wednesday 4:30 pm
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday in Advent
419 N.E. First Street,
Gainesville, Florida 32601
352-372-8523
www.fumcgnv.org
10:55 am
(September through May - 373-0108)
Young Adult Fellowship G.A.P
Graduates and Professionals
Small Group - Sundays 9:45 am
*Nursery provided in Epworth Hall
The members of the Church are its ministers.
They are assisted by the following Support Team.
Rev. Sara McKinley, Senior Pastor
smckinley@fumcgnv.org
372-8523 ext. 27 (Cell: 954-873-7825)
Pastor David Averill, Associate Pastor
Youth and Young Adult Ministries
daverill@fumcgnv.org
372-8523 ext. 14 (Cell: 706-414-9002)
Julie Cole, Church Administrator
jcole@fumcgnv.org
372-8523, ext. 18
Robert W. “B.J.” Jackson,
Director of Music Ministries
music1@fumcgnv.org
372-8523 ext. 20 (Cell: 352-222-6744)
Amy C. Watson, Director
Children and Preschool Ministries
fumpers@fumcgnv.org
373-0108 (Direct Line to FUMPers)
Sarah Kelly, Youth Intern
Cell: (772) 563-3558
Lorraine Amick, Organist
Lorraine@fumcgnv.org
Lynn Sandefur-Gardner, Choral Accompanist
lynn.sandefur@sfcollege.edu
Jenny Eckenrode
Director of Children’s Choir & Celebration Ringers
jeckenrode1@cox.net
Lenora Rousseau
New Creation Worship Leader
lenorapartyof5@gmail.com
Alesia Averill, Office Assistant
352-372-8523 ext. 11
alesia@fumcgnv.org
Monique Roberg, Head Nursery Attendant
Wendy Callahan, Church Cook
(352) 283-2997
Tony Taylor, Custodian
tony.firstchurch@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. Ken Carter
Florida Area Bishop
Rev. Sue Haupert-Johnson
North Central Florida District Superintendent
A DEFIBRILLATOR IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR & WEST WALL OF EPWORTH HALL.
Our Hearts, Our Minds, and our Doors are open to all.
We are the People of The Unit ed Methodist Chur ch
Celebration of Worship
CHILDREN’S MOMENT (all sing)
The Nursery, located in Epworth Hall, is available for all morning activities for children birth - 4 years old.
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.
Announcements (Please complete Connection Card and place in offering plate.)
Rev. David Averill
Tim Leslie
(As the children come forward, the congregation sings No. 2233 from The Faith We Sing - black hymnal)
ALL: This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng.
Water, God's Word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.
SOLO
“Breath of Heaven”
Jessica Van Leer
Amy Grant
Mission Box
Faithful Friends
Chris Hoffman
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Leader: Lord, In your mercy.
People: Hear our prayer.
Rev. Averill
THE LORD’S PRAYER No. 895 (red hymnal)
PRELUDE
“The First Nowell”
Lani Smith
FUMC Acolytes
Lorraine Amick
Lynn Sandefur-Gardner
HYMN (see insert)
“Tell Out, My Soul”
SERMON TEXT
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH - CANDLE OF LOVE (see insert)
HYMN No. 211 (red hymnal)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (see insert)
Rev. Sara McKinley
Reader: This is the Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
SERMON
Rev. McKinley
Rev. Averill
GLORIA PATRI No. 70 (red hymnal)
Mary’s Song
MIENEKE
RESPONSIVE READING (see insert)
Thomas Lewis
RECEIVING GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS (responsively)
Rev. Averill
Leader: Let us give praise and thanks to God for the miracles and blessings in our lives
by offering to God gifts of our time, talents and treasure.
All:
We offer to you, O God, these gifts of our lives and service. Keep us close Lord,
to all who need your love, justice, compassion, and healing; help us to show
them that you are known in Jesus Christ, whose compassion lives in all of us.
©2007 Local Church Ministries, Worship and Education Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect
Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. Permission granted to reproduce or adapt this material for use in services
of worship or church education. All publishing rights reserved.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Luke 1:67-79
[NIV pg. 1590]
Ed & Chris Hoffmann
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (verses 5-7)
VENI EMMANUEL
Lenora Rousseau, Dancer
MORECAMBE
“Canticle of Mary”
Chancel Choir
Stan Pethel
DOXOLOGY No. 94 (red hymnal - NOTE: This is a new version)
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
HYMN No. 198 (red hymnal)
“My Soul Gives Glory to My God”
MORNING SONG
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
Rev. McKinley
“Go Tell It On The Mountain”
Lani Smith
Lorraine Amick
Lynn Sandefur-Gardner
Merry Christmas to all!
LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH
CANDLE OF LOVE
LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH
CANDLE OF LOVE
Reader 1: We light the fourth candle of Advent: the candle of love.
Reader 1: We light the fourth candle of Advent: the candle of love.
(With the first thee candles burning, a family member lights the fourth candle.)
(With the first thee candles burning, a family member lights the fourth candle.)
Reader 2: We look to John, the one you sent, to point us to the light of your Love. Your Love
will come into our world and enlighten everyone.
Reader 2: We look to John, the one you sent, to point us to the light of your Love. Your Love
will come into our world and enlighten everyone.
Reader 1: God sent John the Baptizer to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ, the
true Light of the World. John called for people to repent of their sins and to live
faithfully. He baptized with cleansing water and proclaimed the new life that Christ,
the one who would follow him, would bring. This Advent, we ask for God's mercy,
love, and a new beginning.
Reader 1: God sent John the Baptizer to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ, the
true Light of the World. John called for people to repent of their sins and to live
faithfully. He baptized with cleansing water and proclaimed the new life that Christ,
the one who would follow him, would bring. This Advent, we ask for God's mercy,
love, and a new beginning.
People:
People:
Merciful God, we give thanks that you send messengers like John to call us to
greater faith. We ask that in these days we prepare for you in prayer and acts of
holy love and compassion. Forgive us and lead us to your light. Amen.
Sung Response: Advent Song
Merciful God, we give thanks that you send messengers like John to call us to
greater faith. We ask that in these days we prepare for you in prayer and acts of
holy love and compassion. Forgive us and lead us to your light. Amen.
Sung Response: Advent Song
REPSONSIVE READING
REPSONSIVE READING
(based on 1 Samuel 2:1-11)
(based on 1 Samuel 2:1-11)
Response:
Response:
Leader: Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted
in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory.
People: “There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you; there is no Rock
like our God.
Leader: Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for
the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
People: The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength.
Leader: Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted
in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory.
People: “There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you; there is no Rock
like our God.
Leader: Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for
the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
People: The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength.
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Leader: Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who
were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven, but she who has
many children is forlorn.
People: The Lord kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up.
Leader: The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, he also exalts.
People: He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap,
to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of
the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world.
Leader: “He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in
darkness;
for not by might does one prevail.
People: The Lord! His adversaries shall be shattered; the Most High will thunder in
heaven.
The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king,
and exalt the power of his anointed.”
Leader: Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who
were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven, but she who has
many children is forlorn.
People: The Lord kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up.
Leader: The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, he also exalts.
People: He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap,
to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of
the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world.
Leader: “He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in
darkness;
for not by might does one prevail.
People: The Lord! His adversaries shall be shattered; the Most High will thunder in
heaven.
The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king,
and exalt the power of his anointed.”
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