Touching Lives through Christ by Reaching Out, Bringing In, Lifting Up, Sending Forth
DECEMBER 21, 2014
FOURTH SUNDAY
IN
ADVENT
Advent is a season observed in many Western Christian churches
as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of
the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. The term is an anglicized version
of the Latin word adventus, meaning "coming".
4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Phone: 423.698.6951 • Fax: 423.629.5193
www.brainerdumc.org
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP AT 10:45AM
4th Sunday in Advent
THE GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Rev. Flaugher and Rev. Davis
I Believe
Brainerd Bells
arr. Sandra Eithun
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
Call to Worship
Rev. Mark Davis
He Is Born
Chancel Choir
*Hymn
18th French Carol
Once in Royal David’s City
UMH 250
*Opening Prayer
Ever-present God, we thank you for gathering us together this
day. Send your Spirit to live within us, that we may birth the
Christ-child anew this Christmas season. Bless us to be your
people – a people of justice and love, that the world may know
your presence and experience your saving grace. With joy and
hope, we pray. Amen.
*Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles Creed
UMH 881
*Gloria Patri
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.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle Today, we light the Candle of Love
Travis & Jennifer Patton
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (verse 1)
UMH 211
Children’s Time with Ms. Karen
Children ages 3 – 9 are invited to come and hear a Children’s
Moment with Karen Stoll, our Family Life Ministries Coordinator.
*Hymn
In the Bleak Midwinter
*Reading of the Gospel
Sermon
Luke 1:26-38
“The Birth Foretold”
UMH 221
Pew Bible NT 56
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Rev. Terri Lowe
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
The First Noel
Brainerd Bells
arr. Arnold B. Sherman
*Offertory Response
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn
UMH 895
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
SENDING FORTH
UMH 218
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher
*Benediction
*Response
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Chancel Choir
*Postlude
*Please stand as you are able.
December 24th at
6:00 P.M.
Michael Praetorius
PRAYER CONCERNS
Oma Atkins
Ann Barrows
Calvin Bush
Jackie Bush
Carolyn Caldwell
Mary Moore Clements
Houston Euggeman
John Fowler
Viola Hudson
Allie Lord
Tina McKenzie
Jean Miller
Sally Nash
Betty Northcutt
Marguerite Santich
Joyce Taylor
Joyce Vaughn
Mary White
Geraldine Witt
Mary Wynne
Congregation, Children, Youth, Pastors & Staff of BUMC
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We offer our Christian sympathy, love and prayers to
Cathy Martinez and Jill Williams on the death of their father
Jack Berry, who died Tuesday, December 9.
The white poinsettias placed at the altar are in
loving memory of Jack Berry.
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service
Wednesday, December 24
Service begins at 6:00 p.m.
Holy Communion to be served
The Stephen Ministry team at our church has completed
its training and has been actively serving individuals who
are experiencing difficult transitions in their lives. Some
members may choose to continue as Stephen Ministers,
but their original commitment of two years will soon be
fulfilled. Now there is a need for new ministers.
As we prepare to train a new team, we ask our congregation to pray that individuals answer the call to step out in
faith and serve on our next team. Doing so includes a two
year commitment of training, ministry and continued
spiritual growth and development. The new team members
will need our church family’s continued prayer support and
encouragement.
Soup Labels and Box Tops Needed
Henderson Settlement needs Campbell’s soup labels and box tops to purchase a new van. Please
save the UPC code from “Labels for Education”
products and place in the box by church office.
Upcoming Services
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ 6 pm
December 28 One Worship Service @ 10 am (Sanctuary)
No Sunday School
Gospel Jam @ 6 pm
January 4
Oasis Contemporary Worship @ 8:45 am
Early Traditional Worship @ 9:00 am
Sunday School @ 9:45 am
Traditional Worship @ 10:45 am
Gospel Jam @ 6:00 pm
January 7
Wednesday Meal & Fellowship, starting @ 5:30 pm
Finance Information
Finance Monthly
Need MTD
through 12/14/14
Received MTD
through 12/14/14
General Budget
$54,167
$32,500
60%
$45,448
84%
Building Mortgage
$13,463
$8,078
60%
$13,422
100%
Finance Yearly
week 50
Need YTD
Received YTD
through 12/14/14
through 12/14/14
General Budget
$625,000
$612,743
$650,000
96%
94%
Building Mortgage
$161,559
$155,345
96%
$176,222
109%
Reminder our Financial Campaign for the 2015 budget is coming
to a close. Prayerfully consider your 2015 pledge for the Operating Budget and Building Fund and submit your pledge card as
soon as possible.
Thank you!
Finance Committee
All charitable contributions for the year 2014 must be to the
church by December 31, 2014 unless mailed. If your check is
mailed and postmarked by December 31, 2014, you will be
able to claim your contribution on your 2014 taxes. Checks
cannot be accepted in January with a December 2014 date
except for mailed and postmarked on or before December 31 st
in order to receive credit in the current year for tax purposes.
Member Letter to Church:
Those of you who didn’t attend family camp in November
missed a great time! Yes, the evenings were chilly; but with plenty
of red oak firewood, the huge mountain stone fireplace in the pavilion & the gigantic fire pit on the side of the hill near the lake
warmed us all.
The dress during the day was flannel shirt or jacket. Night time
required that you be prepared with a good sleeping bag if you
camped. There was great food, fun, music and games for all.
Don’t miss it next year!
BUMC Weekly Events
Sunday, December 21
8:45 a.m. Oasis Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Gospel Jam, McFerrin Chapel
Monday, December 22
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, Scout Cabin
Tuesday, December 23
6:00 p.m. Envy Dance, Gym
Wednesday, December 24
6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion Service, Sanctuary
Thursday, December 25
CHURCH BUILDING CLOSED UNTIL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
Saturday, December 27
12:00 noon
Organ Practice, Sanctuary
Sunday, December 28
10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Gospel Jam, McFerrin Chapel
* One morning service today *
Monday, December 29
CHURCH BUILDING CLOSED UNTIL SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
Saturday, January 3
12:00 noon
Organ Practice, Sanctuary
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WORSHIP SERVICE AT 9:00AM
Welcome
Prelude
*Opening Hymn
Joy to the World
*Reading of the Gospel
UMH 246
Luke 1:26 – 38
Pew Bible NT 56
*Passing the Peace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Worship with our Tithes and Offering
*Hymn
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Sermon
“The Birth Foretold”
*Closing Hymn
UMH 229
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher
What Child is This
UMH 219
*Benediction
Pianist: Terry Sanford
*Please stand as you are able.
Staff of Brainerd United Methodist Church
The Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher ~ [email protected] ~ Senior Pastor
The Rev. Mark Davis ~ [email protected] ~ Outreach Pastor
The Rev. Terri Lowe ~ [email protected] ~ Congregational Care Pastor
Dr. Rebecca Atkins ~ [email protected] ~ Director of Music
Jeff Scofield ~ [email protected] ~ Organist
Karen Stoll ~ [email protected] ~ Director of Family Ministries
Kelcy Chambers ~ [email protected] ~ Preschool Director
Katy Burnette ~ [email protected] ~ Youth Director