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"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
831 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, Virginia 23662
www.tabernacleumc.org
www.facebook.com/Tabernacle
(757) 868-6842
CCLI #2007926
We are glad you are here!
Please let us know you are here by filling in the Friendship
Register. If you have prayer requests, joys, or concerns such
as births, deaths, hospitalizations, or illnesses, please fill out the
prayer request cards located in your pew.
Sunday Worship Services
The Nursery is available for all services.
8:45 a.m. Early Service
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service
11:00 a.m. Side Door Service
Children's Church during the 11:00 services
We offer a special worship time for our children ages 4 years -2nd
grade every Sunday. They begin worship with the congregation at
11:00 a.m. and are led from the services to Children's Worship
in room 23 where they may be picked up at 12:00 p.m.
Nursery
Our nursery is just down the hall from the sanctuary.
The nursery is available for infants through age 4 during all
Worship Services and the Sunday School hour.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m.
We invite you and every member of your family to join us for
this time of fellowship and teaching.
Youth
Youth Fellowship activities for 6th grade through 12th grade
are announced each week in the bulletin.
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lunch hour may vary,
please call ahead.
Tabernacle Staff
Pastor
Rev. Barry Throckmorton
[email protected]
In emergencies, 868-9345
Can. for Ordained Ministry
Brent Staul
[email protected]
Dir. of Ministries Develop.
Rusty Sackett
[email protected]
Interim Choir Director
Betsy Forrest
[email protected]
Side Door Worship Leaders
Rich and Susie Mar4n
[email protected]
[email protected]
I BRING YOU GOOD TIDINGS OF
Office/Finance Manager
Ann Higginbotham
[email protected]
LUKE 2:10
Welcome to
York River District
DS Rev. Seonyoung Kim
District Office: 596-3476
[email protected]
UMC Virginia Conference
Bishop Young Jin Cho
www.vaumc.org
We would love to include you in our church family.
To become a church member, you may either indicate your interest on the Friendship Register, call the
church office, or talk to the pastor. To join, you may unite on profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or
by transfer of your membership from another church. Membership is open to all.
Tabernacle
United Methodist Church
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
December 21, 2014
Welcome to
Tabernacle United Methodist Church
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
December 21, 2014
Advent / Christmas Week Six
8:45 a.m.
( ♦ Please stand in praise to God for these acts of worship if you are able.)
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal No. 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Proclaiming
Preparing
Old Testament Lesson
Entering
♦ Psalter (Unison)
Silent Meditation
(Please write on a prayer card any prayer concerns you wish for pastor to include in this morning’s prayer.)
Prelude
Lighting of the Advent/Christmas Wreath Candle
The Mason family
Savior Is Born
Luke 2:10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s
city. He is Christ the Lord.”
As we light this sixth candle of the Advent/Christmas season, we rejoice in the Good
News that our Lord has come to save us. We celebrate that the Kingdom of God is
near and Christ our Lord is with us!
In the light we wait for the coming of our Lord. Come Lord Jesus, come!
♦ Call to Worship
Liturgist
Because Christ has been born in the world, people who walked in darkness now live in great light!
Because Christ has been born in the world, the power to oppress and kill will not stand!
Tabernacle Beyond the Walls
Sermon
Pastor
“What a Difference One Life Makes: Jesus”
♦ Hymn No. 239
“Silent Night”
Promising
The Presentation (Please be seated.)
We Offer Our Gifts, Our Tithes, and Ourselves
Pastor
Offertory Music
♦ Hymn No. 246
No. 95
“Joy to the World”
♦ Benediction
Pastor
♦ Depart to Serve
Worship Participants
Sean Hopkins
Praying
Pastoral Prayer
Pastor
Liturgist
Pastor
Anthem
Liturgist
Sending Forth
♦ Welcome Moments (Please sign the Friendship Register and then pass it to your neighbor.) Liturgist
(Greet one another in the name of the Lord.)
(During this time, please place your prayer requests in the basket up front.)
Liturgist
Gospel Lesson
Luke 2:1-20 (Pew Bible NT pg. 58)
This is the Word of God, for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
“We Three Kings”
♦ Pass the Peace
Psalm 96 (No. 815)
♦ Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Praising
♦ Songs of Praise (Please stand.)
No. 234
No. 254
Isaiah 9:2-7 (Pew Bible OT pg. 638)
Pastor
Pianist: Pat Clark
Greeters: Debra Sterling, Sally Lindberg, and Nancy and Richard Brooks
Ushers: Carol Derby and Mary Ann Meyer
Acolytes: Cecil Byles and Drew Barden
Liturgist: Steve Lang
Music Leader: Ben Owen
Pastor: Barry Throckmorton
Ministers: The Congregation
Tabernacle
United Methodist Church
Welcome to
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
December 21, 2014
Advent / Christmas Week SIx
♦ Hymn No. 239
Gathering
Prelude (A time to quietly prepare our hearts and minds for worship.)
(Please write on a prayer card any prayer concerns you wish for pastor to include in this morning’s prayer.)
Chiming of the Hour and Choral Introit (Please remain seated)
♦ Pass the Peace
Pastor
Pastoral Prayer
Pastor
(Greet one another in the name of the Lord.)
(During this time, please place your prayer requests in the basket up front.)
11:00 a.m.
( ♦ Please stand in praise to God for these acts of worship if you are able.)
Chancel Choir
Welcome Moments (Please sign the Friendship Register and then pass it to your neighbor.) Liturgist
Lighting of the Advent/Christmas Wreath Candle
The Sperling family
Savior Is Born
Luke 2:10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s
city. He is Christ the Lord.”
As we light this sixth candle of the Advent/Christmas season, we rejoice in the Good
News that our Lord has come to save us. We celebrate that the Kingdom of God is
near and Christ our Lord is with us!
In the light we wait for the coming of our Lord. Come Lord Jesus, come!
The Lord’s Prayer with Choral Amen
No. 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Tabernacle Beyond the Walls
Pastor
Reception of Tithes and Offerings
Pastor
Offertory Music
♦ Affirmation of Faith
♦ Hymn No. 234
♦ Hymn No. 246
Unison Prayer
Liturgist
Glorious God, we would make room for you today: room in our minds and
hearts, room also in our life together. Let your Word be born in us anew so that
your splendor shines in us and through us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
“The Wexford Carol”
Apostles’ Creed
♦ Benediction
Pastor
♦ Choral Response
Chancel Choir
♦ Postlude
Men’s Chorus
We encourage all children to be active in the full worship service. Children from 4 yrs. to 2nd grade,
at the parent's discretion, may go to Children's Church in room 23 after the children’s message.
♦ Psalter (Unison)
Isaiah 9:2-7 (Pew Bible OT pg. 638)
Psalm 96 (No. 815, Musical Response)
Gospel Lesson
Luke 2:1-20 (Pew Bible NT pg. 58)
This is the Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Liturgist
Liturgist
Pastor
Responding in Faith
Sermon
“What a Difference One Life Makes: Jesus”
Pastor
No. 881
“Joy to the World”
Children’s Moment
Old Testament Lesson
No. 95
Sending to Serve
Proclaiming the Word
Anthem
Chancel Choir
Soloist, Ben Owen
♦ Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
♦ Call to Worship (Responsive)
Liturgist
Because Christ has been born in the world, people who walked in darkness now live in great light!
Because Christ has been born in the world, the power to oppress and kill will not stand!
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
“Silent Night”
Worship Participants
Organist: Nancy White
Pianist: Carroll Edd Emerson
Greeters: Carole and Roy Staton and Joyce and Hank Hardaway
Ushers: Carey Freeman, Charlie French, Bill Jones, and Charlie Murray
Crucifer:
Acolytes: Andrew Hodges and Brett Hodges
Liturgist: Debra Sterling
Men’s Chorus Director: Dean Burnett
Chancel Choir Director: Betsy Forrest
Pastor: Barry Throckmorton
Ministers: The Congregation
December 21, 2014, 11:00 a.m.
"Christ-centered, Christ-like; a church that serves the needs of the community."
COUNTDOWN (Band Only)
Glorious Unfolding
OPENER
Everlasting God
WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Great Is the Lord
He Reigns
Away in a Manger (with children)
Children (4yrs - 2nd grade) may go to Children’s Church in room 23 after the songs.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYER REQUESTS AND OFFERING
How He Loves
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
We Believe
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2:1-20
MESSAGE
“Thankful for the Difference One Can Make”
CLOSING
I’m Going Home
BLESSING
Announcements
† Prayer List †
Prayer Requests
New additions:
Bobby Wilson
Elsie Lawson
Dale Jamison
Chip Barton
Jaime Benites
Jim Byrn
Billy Buettel
Mike Cross
Kevin Dean
Dave Elliot
Andrew Huffman
Leslie Hunt
Jared Martin
Jim Orr
Noelle Reeves
Stacy Reeves
Matthew Spyker
Andrew Staton
Alex Todd
Nicholas Wheeler
Please pray for
DS Seonyoung Kim,
Bishop Young Jin Cho,
and the leaders and staff
of Tabernacle UMC.
Continue praying for:
Sadie Alexander
E. J. Barcus
Mary & Dick Burnett
O. H. Burton
Karen Fortier
Joe Fraga
Red Gillikin
Patrice Guthrie
Brenda Hilliard
Charlie McDaniels
Bill Mullins
Wes Pak
Tabitha Perdue
Donna Pitts
Doris Sandy
Van Smith
Patrick Stapleton (1)
Patrick Stapleton (2)
2 different people!
Bob Staul
Karen Steele
Richard Tisdale
Rose & Don Tyndall
Jerry Valdez
James West
Carolyn & Hoyt Wilson
Roy Wilson
Shut Ins
Dominion Village
Mary Ann Lynch
Maxine Tillotson
Sadie Ray Verser
The Chesapeake
Duddy & Betty
Forrest
Coliseum Park
Marion Hohfeldt
Eden Pines
Burnette Ellis
Five Star Living
Kenny Messick
Golden Living
Don Phipps
The Newport
Mary B. Edwards
Our Lady of P. H.
Shirley Freeman
St. Frances N. H.
Margie Evans
Warwick Forrest
Curt Claud
Pat Claud
York Convalescent
Bill Anderson
Homebound
Patsy Green
Mary Moore
Martha Sutton
PAST R’S
Tuesday, December 23
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
December 21
Ricky Firth
Rob Cox
Michael Prunty
Colten Buettel
December 24
Doug Born
Christian Yoga
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
in the fellowship hall
Our class will continue to meet
through the holidays!
December 25
Cristin Begor
Jay Brandon
Sara Butler
December 26
Matthew McDaniel
December 27
Alex Buettel
Linda Tyler
December 28
Ann Fordham
Carlton Gill III
Cheryl Jasinski
Don Tyndall
Nancy Verser
Did we miss your
birthday? Call the
church office!
The January - February issue
of The Upper Room is in the
narthex and Fellowship Hall.
Pray
without ceasing
Mary Moore
13 Wyse Court
Hampton, VA 23666
Names will remain on the Prayer List for four weeks. Please call Pastor Barry, 868-6842, for pastoral needs.
Thursday, December 25
Sunday, December 21
Christmas Day
8:45 AM Early Service
9:45 AM Sunday School
Office Closed
11:00 AM Traditional Service
8:00 PM AA
11:00 AM Side Door Service
Friday, December 26
12:05 PM Dedication of
Office Closed
Kaitlyn Begor’s Tree
12:25 PM Children/Youth Music Sunday, December 27
8:45 AM Early Service
6:00 PM Silent House
9:45 AM Sunday School
Tuesday, December 23
11:00 AM Traditional Service
7:30 AM Kiwanis
11:00 AM Side Door Service
6:00 PM Christian Yoga
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Office Closed
5:30 PM Family Service
7:00 PM Contemporary Service
11:00 PM Communion Service
Give with joy knowing you
are helping God’s people!
Faith in Action
Children’s Church Volunteers
Sunday, December 21
Leader: Chris McDaniels
Adult Helper: Adriane Buettel
Teen Helper Needed
76%
Two extra adult helpers needed
for “Birthday Party for Jesus”
Sunday, December 28
Leader: Adriane Buettel
Adult Helper: Cristin Begor
Teen Helper Needed
Send a card to let these folks:
Betty Moore
3 Huntshire Lane
Poquoson, VA 23662
Weekly Calendar
Stewardship
Sunday, December 14
Attendance
69
Sunday School
8:45 Early Service 68
11:00 Traditional 136
11:00 Side Door
88
Children’s Church
12
Giving
$ 11,015
General
$
330
Building
$ 1,560
Designated
$ 3,821
Apport'mts.
Thank you!
We only have $18, 644 more to
go! Please help us meet our
commitment to the ministries of
the United Methodist Church.
Thank you to all PORT volunteers for assisting
with PORT December 16 - 17. Special thanks to
Rob Engelmann, Rich Clifton, and Tracey Redman.
Announcements
Announcements
Christmas is a very special time of year. The
happiness, sense of warmth, and hope for the
future affects everyone, even those who don’t call
themselves Christians. There are many in our
community who do not have a church home and
they may be searching for something this Christmas
season. Do the world some good by being especially
helpful and friendly to your neighbors and our church
visitors this season. Please share the Christmas
flyer insert and invite your neighbor to church this Christmas Eve.
Extra copies of the flyer are available on the welcome tables.
Birthday Party for Jesus
Special Children’s Church Today
Children’s Church is having a birthday party for
Jesus today. All children from 4 years - 2nd grade
are invited during the 11:00 services. They will
hear the Christmas Story, play games, have
birthday cake, and celebrate Jesus.
Dedication of Kaitlyn’s Tree
Today a pink dogwood will be dedicated in loving
memory of Kaitlyn Begor following the 11:00 Worship
services. All are invited to attend. Please gather at the tree
behind the fellowship hall after both services end.
"The Silent House" - Today at 6:00 PM
Presented by the Side Door Team, “The
Silent House” is a musical drama about a
Christmas tree farmer. Join us at 6:00 PM
in the fellowship hall for the program - a
reception will follow. This event is open to the public and
everyone is invited. Share the flyers on the welcome tables
with your friends this afternoon.
The Church Office will be closed December 24 January 4. During this time, please call 868-6842
for pastoral emergencies and leave a message.
Messages will be checked and someone will
return your call as soon as possible.
Join us January 7 at
5:30 PM!
FINAL Youth/Children
Christmas Eve Rehearsal
Rehearsal today will be after
the dedication of Kaitlyn’s tree.
All children and youth are
welcome to participate in the
Family Christmas Eve
Service on December 24 at
5:30 PM.
UMW Giving Tree
Thank you to all for
helping to brighten
the holidays for our
community.
UMM Clothing Drive
Many thanks for
all your donations.
Memory and
Honor books are
in the narthex and
the fellowship hall
for those who would like this
keepsake.
Poinsettias may be picked up
Christmas Eve AFTER the
7:00 PM Contemporary
Service (in the fellowship hall)
or the 11:00 PM Candlelight
Service OR after the worship
services on December 28.
NO Wednesday Night Dinners
or programs until January 7!
Over 97 Tabernacle family members
and friends attended the Christmas
Pot Luck Dinner last week. A big
thank you to the Poquoson Kiwanis
for hosting and to Dale Jamison for
cooking the hams. Thank you to
everyone for the delicious side
dishes and desserts you provided.
Thanks also to Betsy Forrest and Pat Clark for
leading and accompanying our Christmas Carol
Sing-a-long after the dinner. It was a great
evening of fellowship and song.
Congratulations to our winners
of the Christmas Door
Decorating Contest
We had a lot of fun with the
Christmas Door Decorating
Contest - the winners were
announced at the Christmas Pot
Luck Dinner. Thank you to all 31
groups and individuals who participated. The
doors added a festive note to our Christmas
decorations this year. Check facebook for all
the awards!
GriefShare
GriefShare will be taking a break
over the holidays. Meetings will
resume on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at
6:30 PM in room 6. Contact facilitator, Dana
Dunham, at [email protected] or
871-6965 for information. Please share the
flyers on the welcome tables with your friends
and neighbors in need. All are welcome.
The 2015 offering envelopes are
available for pick-up on the tables
in the hall outside the sanctuary
and in the fellowship hall for Side
Door attendees. Please be aware that
envelope numbers have been reassigned. If
you do not see your name but would like a set
of envelopes, please call the church office.
We will be happy to provide envelopes.
For TAX purposes, contributions for 2014 must
be in the church office by December 31.
Mailed contributions must be
postmarked no later than
December 31.
Don’t forget the Food Pantry!
Facilitator and Topics
Needed for January
A volunteer facilitator and topic
ideas are needed for our Wednesday adult
classes starting on January 7. Please think of
topics you’d like to study or teach. Many easy
to organize classes are available on DVD in
our library or readily available for Tabernacle
to purchase. Contact Rusty at 868-6842 or
[email protected] to volunteer.
Merry
from the staff!
The Church Offices will be closed
December 24 through January 4
for the Christmas/New Year holiday.
We invite you to join us for
Family Service at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary Contemporary Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall Candlelight Communion Service at 11:00 pm in the Sanctuary THE SILENT HOUSE
Christmas Program
Sunday, December 21 at 6:00 PM
Tabernacle UMC Fellowship Hall
An original musical drama telling the story of a
Christmas tree farmer recapturing his faith.
Presented by the Side Door Team
Please join us for the reception afterwards
Tabernacle United Methodist Church
831 Poquoson Avenue • Poquoson, VA 23662 • 757-868-6842
www.tabernacleumc.org and www.facebook.com/Tabernacle
Three services to choose from every Sunday morning!
8:45 AM Early Service
11:00 AM Contemporary Service
11:00 AM Traditional Service
Everyone in the community is invited!
See our facebook page for links to this event.
Sponsored by
Tabernacle United Methodist Church
831 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, Virginia
868-6842
www.tabernacleumc.org and www.facebook.com/Tabernacle