Third Sunday in Advent December 17, 2017
Announcements
PLEASE, sign and pass the blue attendance pads that are in every row
*Chorus of Welcome “The Family of God”
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God—I’ve been washed in the fountain,
cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod;
for I’m part of the family, the family of God.
*Call to Worship 1 Thessalonians 5
L: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
P: Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets,
but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil.
L: May the God who gives us peace make you holy in every way
and keep your whole being—spirit, soul, and body—free from every fault
at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
P: The One who calls you will do it, because He is faithful.
*Opening Hymn “My Soul Gives Glory to My God” # 198
*Opening Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God, the source of our life and the ground
of our hope: Mercifully incline Your ears to our voice, and shine
in the darkness of our hearts by the light of Your presence, that we may rejoice
in Your salvation; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
*Advent Candle Lighting
*Response “Praise God, from WhomAll Blessings Flow” [TUNE: VENI EMMANUEL]
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above,ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee,O Israel.
Children’s Message
Joys & Concerns Gathered Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Please use “debts” and “debtors”) # 896
Gifts and Offertory
The Offertory "Trees of the Field"
*The Doxology “All Glory Be To God On High” # 236
“All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace;
good will hence-forth from heaven to earth
begin and never cease, begin and never cease!”
*The Offertory Prayer
*Hymn “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” # 206
Children are dismissed to the Nursery and Library
Gospel Lesson St. John 1:6-8, 19-28 # 1027
Sermon “Among You Stands One”
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed # 881
*Hymn “Heralds of Christ” # 567
Benediction
Quiet Meditation, Reflection, and Prayer
*Choral Benediction “Tell Out My Soul” [VS. 2] [TUNE: NATIONAL HYMN] # 200
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of God’s name!
Make known God’s might, who wondrous deeds has done;
God’s mercy sure, from age to age the same;
God’s holy name, the Lord, the mighty One.
*Please stand if you are able
Lectionary Lessons for Next Sunday:
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Luke 1:47-55, Romans 16:25-27, & Luke 1:26-38
Don’t forget to Order Your Poinsettias!
Envelopes are on the tables as you enter the sanctuary & in the library,
or see Diana Wilson. Cost is $11.00. Thank you!
WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITING FRIENDS!
It is a pleasure to have you with us today, and it will be an even greater pleasure to see you again! We hope that your faith will be strengthened by your time here. It is a genuine privilege to gather as God’s people to open ourselves to the presence of God and to praise God with living hearts. Large print hymnbooks and bulletins along with listening devices are available.
CRESCENTVILLE UMCMISSION STATEMENT
We at CrescentvilleUnitedMethodistChurch believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and we will invite people into a relationship with Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will continue to grow spiritually in our relationship with Christ. As a fellowship of caring, concerned people, we will respond as disciples to reach out and serve the community.
Weekly Offering Report: Our General Fund Offering for Sunday, 12/10/2017 $989.00. Giving is celebrating and showing how grateful you are for what God has given you or what God is doing in your life. Your offerings are needed and appreciated. Thank you!
CIRCLE OF CONCERN
Week 1: Betty Shields; Luoli.
Week 2: Tracey & Everlesly Mayas; Marie Lundy & family; Fredeline Exil; Stephanie Sylmey; Marc DuPlan;
Philippe & family; Ornette Jean Baptiste & family; Matthew Karmei; Christian; Janet Evans.
Week 3:All people in Haiti.
Week 4:Hank & Eva; John & Carol Evans; Sana & Joshua, full custody & favor; My families in Haiti.
On-going: Anna & Suzanne Turner; Brzoza family; Betty Sauerwald; Tillie Haeberle; John Tarsnoh &
family; Dorothy Buzzard; Evelyn Atkinson; June Christopher; Rev. Salim Khan; Mary Scarcelli;
Lawncrest Community; Philadelphia Fire Department; PhiladelphiaSchool District; Liberia
Ebola Crisis.
Family & Friends Serving in the Armed Services: Please include Pastor Randy and family, and all our family and friends of CUMC & FMUMC in your daily prayers. Also, pray for President Trump, our Men & Women serving here and abroad, our nation and for world peace.
DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Today,Dec. 17 –SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM. Third Sunday in Advent. JOY!
Children age 10 & younger dismissed to the Nursery, 10 & older dismissed to the Library during sermon.
Don’t forget to Order Your Poinsettias! Today is the last day to put your order in.
Wed., Dec. 20 –Advent Vespers 7PM at the Philadelphia Protestant Home.
Sun.,Dec. 24 –SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM. Fourth Sunday in Advent. LOVE!
Children age 10 & younger dismissed to the Nursery, 10 & older dismissed to the Library during sermon.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 PM here at Crescentville UMC.
The congregation of Frankford Memorial UMC will join with us for this worship service.
We will have time of fellowship, and milk & cookies after the worship service.
Sun,Dec. 31 –SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Children age 10 & younger dismissed to the Nursery, 10 & older dismissed to the Library during sermon.
Crescentville United MethodistChurch
A Changing Church for Changing Times
Rev. Randy M. Brubaker, Pastor
412 E. Sentner Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania19120
215-745-7115 ~ Fax. 215-745-7258
Web. Site ~ crescentvilleumc.com