Pitman United Methodist Church
OUR PURPOSE
That every person know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
That we create a climate where spiritual growth occurs
So that God’s will to save the lost is accomplished.
December 21, 2008
We invite you to prayer at the altar before the service begins
to meditate on today's Scripture (Luke 2:8-20)
and to prepare our hearts and minds for worship.
THE PEOPLE OF GOD GATHER
PRELUDE “Stille, Stille, Stille” Alleluia Bell Choir
WORDS OF WELCOME & CALL TO PRAYER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: Glory to God in the highest.
People: And on earth peace, good will to all.
Pastor: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
People: Glory be to God on high.
Pastor: The coming of the Christ child shall make the rough places plain.
People: Glory to God in the highest.
*Songs of Praise & Worship
#234 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” vs 1,3,4,6
#238 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
#245 “The First Noel”
Lighting of the Advent Candle Randy & Michele Slemmer
THE GIVING OF OUR LIVES & GIFTS TO GOD
REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE
* THE RECEPTION OF THE OFFERING
* OFFERTORY Cherub Ringers
* OFFERTORY RESPONSE #95 “Doxology”
* OFFERTORY PRAYER
THE WORD OF GOD IN PRAYER, MUSIC,
SCRIPTURE & MESSAGE
CHILDREN'S SERMON
(During the Singing of the Hymn Children are Dismissed for Children's Church )
(3 yrs - 2nd Grade - Kindergarten Room, 3rd - 5th Grades - Chapel)
(A Nursery is also Available)
*HYMN #236 “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
MINISTRY OF MUSIC “The Bleak Midwinter” Voices in Praise, Joy-Filled Juniors, Teens of Praise & Song
SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:8-20
SERMON “Seize the Moment” Rev. Dr. Larry Potts
* CLOSING HYMN #240 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
* BENEDICTION
* BENEDICTION RESPONSE #236, vs. 6 “All Glory Be to God!”
* Postlude Improvisation on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” M. Roberts
OUR MISSION CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY IS LIT THIS MONTH FOR:
OUR MISSIONARIES AND
THE GATHERING OF FAMILIES & FRIENDS
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Pitman United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 7
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589 - 8313
EMail: office@pitmanumc.org