OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Today 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:20 am 5:00 pm Sunday School Worship Service Children’s Worship Hanging of the Green Worship Tues, Dec 2 5:30 pm Handbell Practice Wed, Dec 3 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Youth @ Loft Adult Choir Practice Sat, Dec 6 5:00 pm Christmas Parade WORSHIP SERVICE PARTICIPANTS: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Ushers: Head Usher: Sandy Elam Hank Leonard, Chuck Stringer, Jerry Beck Greeters: Barbara Wayne & Loretta Newton Prayer Partner: Brenda Childs Sanctuary Prayer: Caroline Pettie Children’s Worship: Angela & Hannah Avent Evangelism Team: Visitor/Bread Baker: Mary Louise Bell TV: Chris Vandiver Sanctuary Audio: Ned Grady, John Mercier & Greg Tyson SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Ushers: Head Usher: Brent Avent Mr. & Mrs. Brian McCullum, Johnny Ross & Lee Childress Greeters: Lurlyne & Arthur Dalton Prayer Partner: Marcia Ann Glisson Sanctuary Prayer: Norma Counce & Angela Avent Children’s Worship: Prentiss Butler & Miller Carlton Evangelism Team: Visitor: Peggy & Dick Collins Bread Baker: Susan Hutchins TV: Chris Vandiver Sanctuary Audio: Ned Grady, John Mercier & Greg Tyson CHURCH STAFF Rev. Roger Shock, Pastor Ken Lancaster, Dir. of Music Ministries Chris Vandiver, Dir. of Youth & TV Ministry Janet Wallace, Secretary Phyllis Alexander, Janitorial Services Sara M. Ellington, Organist Janet Gray, Pianist Chuck Stringer, Financial Manager Cat Simmons, Daycare Director FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 901 N. FILLMORE STREET CORINTH, MISSISSIPPI 38834 PHONE: 662-287-3111 FAX: 662-287-6314 WWW.FUMC-CORINTH.ORG *GLORIA PATRI SERVICE OF WORSHIP November 30, 2014 10:00 am First Sunday of Advent CHILDREN’S MESSAGE *Indicates those who are able should please stand CONGREGATIONAL NEWS Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong. They are weak but He is strong. Yes Jesus loves me. Yes Jesus loves me. Yes Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so. PRELUDE “The organ prelude is a veil dropped between everyday life and the sanctuary. In crossing the threshold, the music should separate the world without from the world within." Kasey & Eric Atkins, Anderson & John Morrow Leader: Come and gather, O People of God! People: Let us gather at the House of the Lord! Leader: We await the Word, who will lead all nations. OFFERTORY HYMN #196 *OFFERTORY INVITATION Rev. Roger Shock We rejoice, O God, in the gifts of your Spirit that offer us productive and fulfilling lives. As we exercise our generosity, touch us with new awareness of sisters and brothers you call us to love. May our gifts and prayers lift them and us into true partnership in your service. Amen. Offertory Leader: Let us—in peace—kindle the light of the Lord. *PRAISING GOD TOGETHER-Doxology Light the first candle. ANTHEM “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” Rev. Roger Shock I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer: Come, O Holy One, as the morning light after a wakeful night! Keep us mindful that at any moment you may ask of us an accounting of our lives; help us to love you and love one another in all we do, and so clothe us with your light that we may bring others to love you also, through Jesus our Savior. Amen. *AFFIRMING OUR FAITH TOGETHER The Apostles’ Creed “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS People: We await the One who will guide us in Peace. *HYMN #203 Katie Draper All children are welcome to come forward for the children’s message. Children 3 years—1st grade will exit to attend children’s church. Rev. Roger Shock THE LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE Meineke Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. *SCRIPTURE LESSON SERMON “People Look East” Mark 13:24-37 “Keep Awake—Hope Is Coming!” Rev. Roger Shock *HYMN OF COMMITMENT #213 “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH POSTLUDE Rev. Roger Shock “Threefold Amen”