Bulletin Dec. 11, 2016
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Friday - 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS White Christmas will be held tonight at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. If you haven’t already done so please be sure to bring your present. Triple M’S & The Men’s Bible Class Christmas Party will be held this Monday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Kane’s Catfish Seafood and Steakhouse. See you there! The Finance Committee will not meet in December. We will resume our regular schedule in January.
CHURCH STAFF Rev. Mike Sahler, Pastor 601-507-2445 [email protected] Debbie Graney, Church Office 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Barbara Lott, Organist 601-736-7121 Keleigh Oglesbee, Children’s Director 601-731-4464 [email protected]
William Endicott [email protected]
Beth Pierce, Accompanist 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Angel Herring, Youth Director 601-441-2858 [email protected]
Mike Rogers, Custodian 601-736-7121 [email protected]
411 Church Street Columbia, MS 39429 601-736-7121 www.fumccolumbia.org Rev. Mike Sahler
▲DOXOLOGY NO. 221 (verse 4) What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give him: give my heart.
WORSHIP SERVICE Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER ANTHEM
Thy Will Be Done soloist, Mark Fite
CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
Barbara Lott, organ Away in a Manger arr. by Southbridge
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
SCRIPTURE
Rev. Mike Sahler Matthew 1:18-25 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible NT page 1)
The Acolytes The Chancel Choir
MESSAGE
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Joyful Interruptions
Rev. Mike Sahler
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
▲HYMN NO. 224 (all verses) Good Christians Friends, Rejoice
▲HYMN NO. 220 (all verses) Angels From The Realms Of Glory
▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
▲AFFIRMATION (Methodist Hymnal Page 201) ADVENT
The Acolytes
▲BENEDICTION If you would like to make First Methodist your faith family, please come down during the final hymn and tell the pastor. We would love to have you join us as we strive to be the church that God can use.
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70) CHILDREN’S MOMENT Away in a Manger (please sing alone as the children return to their seats) PASTORAL PRAYER
▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 196 (all verses) Hail to The Lord’s Anointed OFFERING
The Chancel Choir
What Child Is This?
ALTAR FLOWERS Beth Pierce, piano
The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and are placed by the Worship Committee.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS *Wayne Sturdivant *Patty Dantin John & Pam Bowman Rev. Roy Eaton Lisa Phillips Bobby Thornhill *Jose Fernandez *Isaiah Lee The family of Virginia Alexander *The family of Mary Nell Williamson
Spooky Sims Clifton Bond Georgette Kuykendall *Jack Loflin
Please provide prayer list information and updates to the church office. Thank you for your assistance in keeping the list current. Long-term concerns can be found in the Messenger. Remember our soldiers, policeman and others that serve our country and the families of those who have given their lives. If you are a guest this morning we are glad you are here! Please take a moment to fill out the Visitor Card in the pew and place it in the offering plate during the service. If you need help finding a room or information, please ask a Greeter or Usher for assistance. ****Please silence all electronic devices before worship begins**** Our service is being broadcast live of WFFF 96.7 FM Radio and live on our website....www.fumccolumbia.org then click live stream. _________________________________________
YOUR FAITHFULNESS ATTENDANCE DECEMBER 4, 2016 Worship ……………………………….….…113 Sunday School …………………………..…..68 Your tithes this week……………… $ 7,909.16 Your Gifts: Sunday School $ 10.00 Apportionments $ 50.00 Worship $ 320.00 Pastor’s Fund $ 193.00 Youth $ 50.00 Chancel Choir $ 50.00
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 *Theodora Boston 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 3:30 p.m. - Youth Performing Arts Practice 4:00 p.m. - Variety Show Practice 5:00 p.m. - White Christmas MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 6:00 p.m. - Triple M’S & Men’s Bible Class Christmas Party TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Morning Circle WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s Cookies, Carols & Milk 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:30 p.m. - Children’s Live Nativity 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016 No Scheduled Activities Please make a note that we will have a meal on December 21st. This meal will be provided by the Youth.
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS White Christmas will be held tonight at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. If you haven’t already done so please be sure to bring your present. Triple M’S & The Men’s Bible Class Christmas Party will be held this Monday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Kane’s Catfish Seafood and Steakhouse. See you there! The Finance Committee will not meet in December. We will resume our regular schedule in January.
CHURCH STAFF Rev. Mike Sahler, Pastor 601-507-2445 [email protected] Debbie Graney, Church Office 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Barbara Lott, Organist 601-736-7121 Keleigh Oglesbee, Children’s Director 601-731-4464 [email protected]
William Endicott [email protected]
Beth Pierce, Accompanist 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Angel Herring, Youth Director 601-441-2858 [email protected]
Mike Rogers, Custodian 601-736-7121 [email protected]
411 Church Street Columbia, MS 39429 601-736-7121 www.fumccolumbia.org Rev. Mike Sahler
▲DOXOLOGY NO. 221 (verse 4) What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give him: give my heart.
WORSHIP SERVICE Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER ANTHEM
Thy Will Be Done soloist, Mark Fite
CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
Barbara Lott, organ Away in a Manger arr. by Southbridge
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
SCRIPTURE
Rev. Mike Sahler Matthew 1:18-25 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible NT page 1)
The Acolytes The Chancel Choir
MESSAGE
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Joyful Interruptions
Rev. Mike Sahler
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
▲HYMN NO. 224 (all verses) Good Christians Friends, Rejoice
▲HYMN NO. 220 (all verses) Angels From The Realms Of Glory
▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
▲AFFIRMATION (Methodist Hymnal Page 201) ADVENT
The Acolytes
▲BENEDICTION If you would like to make First Methodist your faith family, please come down during the final hymn and tell the pastor. We would love to have you join us as we strive to be the church that God can use.
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70) CHILDREN’S MOMENT Away in a Manger (please sing alone as the children return to their seats) PASTORAL PRAYER
▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 196 (all verses) Hail to The Lord’s Anointed OFFERING
The Chancel Choir
What Child Is This?
ALTAR FLOWERS Beth Pierce, piano
The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and are placed by the Worship Committee.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS *Wayne Sturdivant *Patty Dantin John & Pam Bowman Rev. Roy Eaton Lisa Phillips Bobby Thornhill *Jose Fernandez *Isaiah Lee The family of Virginia Alexander *The family of Mary Nell Williamson
Spooky Sims Clifton Bond Georgette Kuykendall *Jack Loflin
Please provide prayer list information and updates to the church office. Thank you for your assistance in keeping the list current. Long-term concerns can be found in the Messenger. Remember our soldiers, policeman and others that serve our country and the families of those who have given their lives. If you are a guest this morning we are glad you are here! Please take a moment to fill out the Visitor Card in the pew and place it in the offering plate during the service. If you need help finding a room or information, please ask a Greeter or Usher for assistance. ****Please silence all electronic devices before worship begins**** Our service is being broadcast live of WFFF 96.7 FM Radio and live on our website....www.fumccolumbia.org then click live stream. _________________________________________
YOUR FAITHFULNESS ATTENDANCE DECEMBER 4, 2016 Worship ……………………………….….…113 Sunday School …………………………..…..68 Your tithes this week……………… $ 7,909.16 Your Gifts: Sunday School $ 10.00 Apportionments $ 50.00 Worship $ 320.00 Pastor’s Fund $ 193.00 Youth $ 50.00 Chancel Choir $ 50.00
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 *Theodora Boston 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 3:30 p.m. - Youth Performing Arts Practice 4:00 p.m. - Variety Show Practice 5:00 p.m. - White Christmas MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 6:00 p.m. - Triple M’S & Men’s Bible Class Christmas Party TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Morning Circle WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s Cookies, Carols & Milk 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:30 p.m. - Children’s Live Nativity 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016 No Scheduled Activities Please make a note that we will have a meal on December 21st. This meal will be provided by the Youth.
