We Welcome You To
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2220 S. Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008-2253
(PHONE) 610-356-1199 (FAX) 610-356-6112
(E-MAIL) (WEBSITE) www.stmarksumcbroomall.net
December 4, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Sunday of Advent
Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each Church Member
Special Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacrament of Holy Communion
GATHERING
Good Morning and Welcome
Extending the Church’s fellowship
Prayer Concerns, Thanksgiving, & Celebrations
Remembering brothers and sisters in need
Time for Reflection
Please enter any pastoral request on white
index cards in pew and place in offering plate
Preparing for Worship
Direction of our worship together
WE CELEBRATE WITH PRAISE
PRELUDE
Please prepare your hearts for worship in silence.
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
CHORAL INTROIT
*HYMN “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” # 211
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Lift up your heads, O gates!
P: And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the
King of Glory may come in.
L: Who is this King of Glory?
P: The Lord of Hosts, he is the King of Glory.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE OF LOVE
Kelly Family
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH # 887
WE CELEBRATE WITH OUR GIFTS
PRESENTATION OF OUR REGULAR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
As we give, remember that we are what God has made us, created in Jesus Christ for good works.
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY # 95
*OFFERTORY PRAYER (Unison)
Knowing that you have created us for good works, we accept that responsibility by sharing our tithes and offerings. Amen.
TIME FOR THE CHILD IN ALL OF US (To 5th Grade)
PRAYER TIME WITH CHILDREN
MINISTRY OF MUSIC Chancel Choir
“Three Holiday Glorias”
WE CELEBRATE WITH PRAYER
MORNING PRAYER & SILENT PRAYER Maria Kollar, CLM
ANOINTING FOR WHOLENESS AND HEALING
CHRISTMAS HYMN SING
WE CELEBRATE THROUGH GOD’S WORD
*SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 3:1-12 Page 2
L: This is the Word of the Lord
P: Thanks be to God!
SERMON “The God of Hope” Pastor Ken
WE CELEBRATE THROUGH THE SACRAMENT
PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT see insert
ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT
(Every man, woman, or child is welcome to share in our remembrance of the Lord, as he/she seeks to express his/her faith, and answer the invitation. This is in keeping with the open communion tradition of the United Methodist Church. You are requested to partake of the element after hearing the instruction “Take, eat” or “Drink ye all of this.” This will help us to sense our unity in Christ.)
CLOSING COMMUNION PRAYER
WE GO FORTH TO CELEBRATE
*HYMN “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” # 240
*PASTORAL BENEDICTION
*CHORAL BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*EXTENDING THE HAND OF FELLOWSHIP
(Please greet your neighbors in surrounding pews)
P R A Y E R P A G E
Pray for our Congregation:
John Bockius Cindy Guilfoil
Kay Bockius Carla Hasenritter
Pray for Continuing Concerns:
Beverly Eichner Marge Lang
Pray for Concerns Beyond our Congregation:
Jim Bagdon (Friend of Paul & Sharon Molino)
Kathleen & Howard Block (Friends of St. Mark’s)
Judy Burcik (Sister-in-law of Eileen McComb)
Maureen Chambers (Friend of the Guilfoil Family)
Catherine Colletta (Friend of Sue Zvodar)
Dominic Duranti (Friend of the Del Vacchio Family)
Joyce Duyer (Friend of Carole & John McLeod)
Glenn Elliott (Friend of Lois Ache)
Lillian Griffin (Friend of June Evans)
Meghan Hendrickson
Mary Hickey (Sister of Rosemary Thomas)
Carol Howard (Friend of Bruce & Martie Nicholls)
Eustacia Jacob (Granddaughter of Betty Long)
Karen Kelly (Aunt of John Kelly)
Tara Klick (Friend of Karen Nash)
Laura Koshgarian (Friend of June Evans)
Maureen Krepol (Food Bank Volunteer)
Sheila Krisher (Sister of Wendy Krisher)
Josh & Stacy Leatherberry (Relatives of the Bagnato Family)
Felice LoConte (Uncle of Sciulli Family)
Ruth MacKay (Sister of Carol Blum)
Shea MacMullen (Granddaughter of Alice Marti)
Mary Malen (Mother of Rosemary Thomas)
Logan Martinelli (Grandson of Ruth Alexander)
Thomas Mitchell (Father-in-law of Rosemary Thomas Mitchell)
Kathleen Newmiller (Niece of Eileen McComb)
Ben Parker & Family (Friends of the Guilfoil Family)
Dr. Frank C. Passero (Friend of Jane Gotwols)
Marianne Rich & Family (Friends of Alice Marti)
Maya Rigler (Daughter of Rabbi Peter Rigler)
Nicole Rueckel (Friend of the Gelzhisers)
Robert Schroedel (Son of Corinne Schroedel)
Robert Wells & Family (Friends of Carole & John McLeod)
Ellen Wilcox (Sister of Carla Hasenritter)
ALTAR FLOWERS
Are presented to the Glory of God and given in Memory of George A. Morgan by Fay Morgan.
PERSON TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS:
Jean Fenton, 101 Verona Road, Broomall, PA 19008-1427.
PLEASE send a card or write a note and pray for Jean. State that you’re from St. Mark’s.
SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEER MINISTERS
LAY ASSISTANT: Lois Ache
USHERS: Bruce Nicholls, Len Blum, Dave Turkington, Jay Voight
COUNTERS: Bea Burgess, Alice Hagglund, Claire Slater
STATISTICAL UPDATES
Attendance 11/27: 62
Offering Received 11/27: $ 1,368
Special Giving: $ 153
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK 12/4/16 – 12/11/16
Today 9:00 AM Sunday School (Ages 3-12) – B-5
10:00 AM Worship Service – Child Care
11:00 AM Choir Rehearsal – B-3
Mon 12:30 PM Senior Citizens’ Center – B-5, 6
7:30 PM Barbershoppers – Rigby
Tue 9 - 11 AM St. Mark’s Food Bank – Food Center
12:30 PM Senior Citizens’ Center – B-5, 6
7:00 PM The Best Is Yet to Come – B-5, 6
Wed 6:30 PM Brownies – B-5
7:00 PM Bible Study – Kolva Chapel
Thur 12:30 PM Senior Citizens’ Center – B-5, 6
6:30 PM Share Your Blues Depression &
Bi-polar Support Group – Kolva
6:30 PM Cadet Girl Scouts – B-5, 6
7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 122 – Rigby
Fri 6:30 PM Senior Girl Scouts – B-5, 6
7 – 9 PM LIVE NATIVITY
Sat 10:00 AM Visitation - Sanctuary
11:00 AM Memorial Service - Sanctuary
12 Noon Luncheon - Rigby
Sun 9:00 AM Sunday School (Ages 3-12) – B-5
10:00 AM Worship Service – Child Care
11:00 AM Choir Rehearsal – B-3
NEXT SUNDAY: 12/11/16 - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SPECIAL DAY: Delchordians
SERMON: “A Gift from the Heart of God”
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11:2-11
2017 Flower Calendar
is now on the Bulletin Board
in the Hallway outside the Sanctuary
ST. MARK’S STAFF
MINISTERS………………………..All Members of St. Mark’s
BISHOP, EPC-UMC……………………Rev. Peggy Johnson
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT…. Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm
SENIOR PASTOR…..………………Rev. Kenneth Gelzhiser
DEACON……………………..………… Rev. Ula Christopher
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC…………….….Mr. Brendan Kirchner
SECRETARY………………….……. Mrs. Elizabeth Cimbala
CHILD CARE WORKER……….……..Ms. Caitlin McCaskey
MISSIONARIES (Congo)………………………….Drs. Jeff & Ellen Hoover
CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER………………………………Mrs. Maria Kollar
REMEMBERING OUR ST. MARK’S FAMILY IN PRAYER
Please keep the following members and families of St. Mark’s in your personal prayers during the coming week:
Don Leonard & Family
Debbie Levin
Melvin & Sally Lightcap
Tom & Lisa Linahan
Frank Linker
Michael Liu & Iris Teng & Family
ATTENTION: PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
As a family-friendly church, St. Mark’s provides the following: a changing table and chair in the women’s room on the Sanctuary level; Sunday morning Child Care for toddlers to age 4; Junior Church for school-aged children K to 12. Check out the Children’s Activity Cart at the rear of the sanctuary.
LOVE GIFT OFFERING
Love Gift offering envelopes may be put in the offering plate or mailed to the church office by December 11. Make checks payable to St. Mark’s UMC and mark “Love Gift” on the memo line.
WANTED: CHRISTMAS SHOP GIFTS
The Food Center will have a table where clients can choose Christmas gifts during Food Center hours in December. Anything you have to share should be left on the table in the boiler room, with the notation “Christmas Shop.” These items should be new or “very gently used.” Gifts for all ages are appreciated.
CANDY CANES FOR LIVE NATIVITY
We need small candy canes to be handed out on the evening of the Live Nativity, this Friday, December 9. Please bring your donations to the church office. (Many more are needed than have been received so far.)
SANTA SACKS
Filled Santa Sacks can be brought in and either put under the table in the Narthex or on the front pew. The deadline is next Sunday, Dec. 11. When selecting your donations, please remember they request small personal items and snack size foods. Thank you!
ORDER FORMS FOR POINSETTIAS
Order forms for this year’s Christmas poinsettias are included in today’s bulletin. The deadline for ordering is next Sunday, December 11. Note that there are two copies of the order form. One is to be returned, and the other is for you to keep for your records.
2016
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA DISPLAY
Absolute Deadline: Sunday, December 11
Cost: $7.50
In Honor of (Name) ___________________________________
_____________________________________________________
In Memory of (Name)__________________________________
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Presented by (Donor) __________________________________
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FLOWERS MAY BE PICKED UP BY DONORS FOLLOWING THE SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
HOW MANY PLANTS: ________________________________
SIGNED: ____________________________________________
The cost of each Poinsettia is $7.50. Please return this form with your check payable to St Mark's UM Church, and mail to
St. Mark’s UMC, 2220 S. Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008-2253
MAKE 2 COPIES
1 TO SAVE
1 TO RETURN WITH ORDER