EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4901
Woodbine Road
Sykesville,
Maryland 21784
(410)795-6136
Rev.
Judith A. Emerson, Pastor
December 18, 2011
8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
PRELUDE “O Come All Ye Faithful“ Instrumental Ensemble
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Let
us magnify the name of our God together
and ponder the wonder of God’s majesty.
We rejoice for God had done great
things for us;
Holy is God’s name, now and forever!
Let us sing to the glory of God
and proclaim the great things God has done!
*HYMN “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” UMH No. 218
PRAYER
O God, we come to glorify and praise
your name. As we hear your Word proclaimed something within us leaps for joy. Feed
your flock, O Shepherd. Save us by your strength as we enjoy the gift of your
love. Speak to us now through word and song as we anticipate Christ’s advent. Amen.
LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH
8:30 AM The Wean Family
11:00 AM The Jones Family
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Today we give thanks for the Josephs among
us, migrating far from home when there is no choice, fiercely devoted to the
ones they love, unwavering in their belief that there is room for all in the
kingdom of God.
READER
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we light this candle as a symbol of Joseph, who knocks at the door, ready to take his place among royalty.
LIGHTING ALL FOUR CANDLES
Sung Response “Emmanuel, Emmanuel” UMH No. 204
GLORIA, A
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF PRAISE
Arranged
by Doug Holck
Gloria
In Excelsis Deo
Prepare
Ye the Way of the Lord
When
He Comes
Celebrate
the Child - Medley
Celebrate the Child
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
I
Call You Jesus
Isn’t
He?
How
Great Our Joy
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Pastoral Prayer
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.
THE GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE
Offertory
*Presentation of Gifts
*Doxology What Child Is This UMH No. 219
Stanza #3
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
come peasant, king, to own him;
the King of kings salvation brings,
let loving hearts enthrone him.
This, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
the babe, the son of Mary.
*Prayer of Dedication
Loving God, through these gifts you enable
us to share our gifts with others. May they be used to glorify you and to serve
your people in all that we say and do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
GLORIA, A
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF PRAISE
You Are the Light
A Christmas Festival of Praise
Gloria
in Excelsis Deo
Joy to
the World
King of
Kings
Glory and Exaltation - Medley
We Will
Glorify
Hark!
The Herald Angels Sing
Angels
We Have Heard on High
He is
Exalted
Joyful,
Joyful, We Adore Thee
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*POSTLUDE “Angels We Have Heard on High” Instrumental Ensemble
To Our Visitors
Welcome to Ebenezer United
Methodist Church! We are so happy you are visiting today. It is our prayer that
you will feel the warmth of our church family spirit, and that you will
experience God’s presence in a mighty way as you worship with us this morning.
We offer a nursery during worship for infants through
kindergarten. The nursery is located
down the hall in our education wing. Our staff will certainly come and get you
if your child needs you. Please feel free to utilize this ministry of our
church.
It would be helpful if you would complete an attendance
card in the pew rack in front of you and place it in the offering plate during
the morning offering. We would like to keep in touch and help you learn more
about Ebenezer UMC. We are blessed by your presence with us this morning.
CHURCH DOORS
Please double check the outside
doors each time you enter and exit the church building. There are times when
the door does not completely close and the bar on the door must be pushed again
in order for the door to close and lock. Your cooperation is appreciated!
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SCHEDULE
6:00 PM Service for Children and Families
8:00 PM Traditional Service with Chancel
Choir
10:00 PM Candlelight Service with Special
Music
CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR’S DAY SCHEDULE
No Sunday school
Worship at 10:00 AM Only
This Week
|
Day |
Event |
Time |
|
Tuesday |
Visit to Brinton Woods Bible Study |
10:30 AM 1:30-3:00 PM 7:00-8:30 PM |
|
Saturday |
Christmas Eve services |
6, 8 & 10 PM |