1. family and parenting
2. children

This Week at Central
SUNDAY, Dec. 28
No Sunday School
Worship 10:45 a.m.
No Youth Group
MONDAY, Dec. 29
Naomi Circle 1 p.m.
M.A.P. Food Pantry 1 p.m.
TUESDAY, Dec. 30
No Computer Club
Staff meeting 9 a.m.
Coming for Adults
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31
Office closed - New Years Eve
A faith-based look at the daily
news is coming to the Parlor
at 9:30 a.m. on January 4.
Rev. Lynn DeMoss will share
a four-week study on Islam
101. Who was Muhammad
and what did he think of
Jesus? Who are the Taliban?
What’s the difference between
a Sunni and a Shiite?
Discover that not all Moslems
are terrorists. Resolution and
reconciliation emerge out of
knowledge not labelling. Join
the dialogue.
THURSDAY, Jan. 01
Office closed - New Years Day
FRIDAY, Jan. 02
Office is Closed on Fridays
M.A.P. Supper House 3:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, Jan. 03
SUNDAY, Jan. 04
Sunday C.O.O.L. School 9:30 a.m.
Worship 10:45 a.m.
No Youth Group
Sunday Volunteers
THIS WEEK … Dec. 28
Worship Leader: Joel Dulyea
Lay Reader:
Mick Capman
Acolytes:
Leila Kahler
Ushers:
Bill Nicholson, Tim Lundholm,
Don VanderLaan, Peter Van Hoesen
Greeters:
Tim & Val Lundholm
Coffee Hour:
Sue & Bill Nicholson
Welcome Desk: Carol Higginson
NEXT WEEK … Jan. 04
Worship Leader: Garry McKeen
Lay Reader:
Jordan Parisian
Communion:
Sue Zack & Jordan Parisian
Acolytes:
Ushers:
Bill Paulson, Dale Beattie, Bill Nicholson
Greeters:
Don & Nancy Crandall
Coffee Hour:
Billie Joy Holmes
Welcome Desk: Juanita Joiner
Prayer Joys and Concerns
Share their grief: Family and friends of Jack Kline who passed away Dec. 11.
For those undergoing medical treatment:
Anita Frans · Tricia Werner (Dale & Sue Beattie’s niece) · Jim Cox (Nancy
Crandall’s brother) · Sherry Wallace (Richard & Karen Wallace’s daughter) ·
Carole Vanderwall · Helen Sonnega · Adeline Brozek · (Steve & Jessica
Brozek’s grandmother) · David Noel · Gladys Treman · Bruce Privacky ·
Judy Souder (Doris Morgan’s sister-in-law) · Katie Cotton · John Arthur
(Sue Arthur’s son) · Debbi Plamondon (Jane Redline’s daughter) · Jim Suits
(friend of Pastor Mark) · Barbara Nagel (Charles Nagel’s mom) · Tom Huizenga
For those recovering at home:
Jane Diederichsen · Phyllis Sonnega · Carl Frans · Ginnie Hallead · Lloyd
Cotton · Donna Cotton · Kevin Powlenko · Jill Kahler · Paul Pattison · Dick
Morgan · Carol Higginson’s daughter-in-law’s father · Lois (Susan Every’s
friend) · John Ross Thompson (Cathy Brubaker-Clarke’s stepfather) ·
Chris Berry (Cavan’s brother) · Jeff Henson (Linda Chesser’s father) ·
Marge Huizenga (Tom’s mother)
Keep in Prayer:
Steven Wei · Benita Mikesell (Bill’s mother) · Nancy Kieft · Ernie Gibner ·
Pamela Price · Charlene Blue · Don West · Dale and Sue Beattie · Al Toaz
(Sue Zack’s uncle) · Jeanne Coulon · Evelyn Shirey (Mick Capman’s mother-in-law) · Richard Muncy (friend of Charles Nagel) · Gay Allais (Julie
Husted’s mother) · Buck Smith (uncle of Pam Price) · Scott (friend of
LeighAnn Mikesell) · Kathy Rabach · Betty J. Garzelloni · Charles Nagel ·
Sue Zack · Ron Follett (friend of Tom Huizenga) · Betty Neel (Kelly Bricker’s aunt) · Laura Wilson · Benjamin Clarke · Dick & Shirley George’s
daughter · Alan (friend of LeighAnn Mikesell) · Terry Limkie (friend of Al
Greene) · Mick Capman
For those on Hospice care: Iva Kight
For those serving our nation:
In USA: U.S. Army—Brian Gale; PFC Benjamin Walsh, 2nd Combat Brig.,
Korea (Mick Capman’s nephew). U.S. Army-Nicholas Lloyd (Joiner/Kight
family). U.S. Air Force—Lt. Col. Kevin Heckle, Washington D.C.; Lt. Co. Paul
DeFlorio, Dayton OH (Zack’s nephew); U.S. Air Force-Ken Efting (friend of
the Dulyea family) in Afghanistan
(New entries this week are noted in bold.)
Birthdays this week:
 Dexter Larabee 12/29; Christine Twork 12/31; Norann Kelly 1/3;
Lisa Lively 1/3
 Ellie & Gerry Applegarth Dec. 28, 1956;
Doug & Cathy Brubaker-Clarke Dec. 31, 1983
Attendance last Sunday, 12/21
Adult Sunday School
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Youth Sunday School
1
Children Sunday School
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10:45 a.m. Service
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Care Notes
10:45 a.m.
GATHERING
Prelude
Three Christmas Chants
Ron Vanderwest, organist
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Titcomb
Welcome
Call to Worship
Come and see!
The light of God has come into our world
to proclaim God’s justice and love;
It has overcome the darkness and brought new life.
Come and follow!
Christ our companion has redeemed our world
He draws us into a loving family
From every tribe and family and culture.
Go and tell!
The Spirit has equipped us for service
To love our neighbors as we do ourselves
To bring God’s salvation to the ends of the earth.
Come and see, come and follow, go and tell!
In God’s Love the nations of the earth will put their hope.
*Greet your neighbors
*Hymn # 220 UMH
Angels from the Realms of Glory
*Centering Prayer
Light of life, you came in flesh,
born into human pain and joy,
and gave us power to be your children.
Grant us faith, O Christ, to see your presence among us,
so that all of creation may sing new songs of gladness
and walk in the way of peace. Amen.
PROCLAMATION
Children’s Time
When you are hospitalized … Please remember, hospitals no longer notify
the church. Call the Church Office if you or a family member are hospitalized,
722-6545. Pastor Mark can be reached at (231) 766-1376.
How to get on the prayer list … please make requests by calling 722-6545
or by emailing the Church Office at cumc@muskegoncentralumc.org
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December 28, 2014
*Please stand as you are able.
Congregational responses in bold print.
Today’s worship leader is Joel Dulyea
Mark Miller
Scripture Lesson
Revelation 21:1-6a
Mick Capman, Reader
Pew Bible, New Testament, Page 259
This is the Word of God for the people of God!
Thanks be to God!
Hymn # 240 UMH
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
(The worship leaders will collect the prayer cards at this time.)
Sermon
Sacred Doing
Rev. Mark D. Miller
GOOD MORNING!
We are pleased to have you as our guest in
worship today. We have a gift for first-time
visitors at our Welcome Center in our lobby and
would be happy to give you a tour if you are
interested.
Please join us in Parish Hall for Coffee Hour after
worship. There is an elevator by the Chapel to
assist you.
We have worship activity bags for your children.
You may pick them up in the church lobby.
Also, visit Cody’s Place, our children’s library,
on the second floor.
Matthew 25:31-46
Pew Bible, New Testament, Page 29
RESPONSE
We provide child care from 9:30-12:15 a.m.
upstairs in Room 214.
Time of Prayer
Joys & Concerns of the People
Pastoral Prayer - 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.
Central’s sanctuary is equipped with a hearing
loop. Hearing aids should be set on t-coil or ask
an usher for a headset. Large print hymnals are
also available from an usher.
Presentation of our tithes and offerings
I Wonder as I Wander
Merijo & Joel Dulyea
John Jacob Niles
Announcements
*Doxology # 95
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.
SENDING FORTH
*Hymn # 224 UMH
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
*Benediction
Postlude
Ron Vanderwest, organist
(You may remain seated during the postlude or you may depart quietly.)
WORSHIP NOTES
Next Sunday we begin a new worship series for the season of Epiphany
The beginning of a new calendar year is a time when we often reassess direction
and ask questions yet again about who we are and where we are going in life.
We make resolutions, we sign up at the gym (again), we vow to be better people.
This year we will take a deep journey into the question, “Who Are You?” We will
discover that “who we are” is indelibly linked to “Whose we are.” What amazing
things could happen if you lived into your best, most passionate, loving self?
Let’s find out what transformations can happen in just 7 weeks!
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Pantry for January
The shelves at MAP are like Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. We want to help
restock the MAP Pantry with low-sugar cereal. Please bring your
contributions and put them: 1) in the shopping cart in Parish Hall or
2) in the Pantry Bin in the Mission Room (at the end of the office hall).
Greet our missionaries
Send birthday shout-outs to Elma Jocson dokelma@yahoo.com or mail to
5 Oval Street Sto., Nino, Marikina City 1800, Philippines. Her birthday is
Jan. 20. Paul Webster’s birthday is Jan. 12; pwebster@wisconsinumc.org
or P.O. Box 20219, Kitwe, Zambia.
Small groups welcome new members
(Please place your attendance form in the offering plate.)
Offertory
Announcements
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Central United Methodist Church
1011 2nd Street, Muskegon MI 49440
231-722-6545
www.muskegoncentralumc.org
Follow us on Facebook at: Muskegon Central United Methodist Church
Members of CUMC
Ministers
Pastor Mark Miller
Senior Pastor
(revmarkmiller@yahoo.com)
cell (231) 766-1376
John R. Mattson
Dir. of Worship Arts
Rev. Kay DeMoss
Disciple Coach
Kory Chesser
Director of Youth Ministry
cell (616) 819-9240
Patty Dahlman
Office Manager/Treasurer
Lynn Lively
Director of Technology
Rev. Lynn DeMoss
Parish Visitor
Marian Davis
Parish Visitor
Ron Vanderwest
Assistant Organist
Jim Johnson
Financial Administrator
Jane Catey
Financial Secretary
Doug Schramm
Custodian
Andrea Homsher-Cox
Nursery Coordinator
The Office is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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 Going Deeper … Sunday, Jan. 11 7 pm at Mary Oakes’
 Bible CSI … Sunday, Jan. 11 6 pm at the church
 Cloud Riders … Thursday, Jan. 8 5 pm at the church
 Fermenting Faith … Monday, Jan. 5 7 pm at Unruly Brewery
 Red Letter Christians ...Thursday, Jan 15 8 am at Mary Oakes’
A great way to begin the New Year with friends and a focus on faith.
No Youth Group December 28th or January 4th.
Kory and the Youth Group would like to wish everyone a
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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