Worship Service Dec 4
Gathering
Call to Worship
Response to the Call: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing 240 all
Welcome
Prayer of Illumination
Announcements
Mission Moment: ABCCM Veterans Restoration
Lighting the Advent Candle of Love
Responsive Reading: Canticle of Mary hymnal 199
Hymn of Praise and Faith: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 218 all
Apostles Creed: Sheri hymnal #881
Gloria Patri – hymnal #71
Offering
Doxology – hymnal #95
Joy and Remembrances / Decorating the Christmas Tree
Entering into Prayer: Cynthia – Instrumental
Pastor Prayer
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon: Let It Be
Closing Hymn: Breath of Heaven Eleisa
Benediction
OPEN HOUSE CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP: December 4th
Open House at Judy Buchanan’s home from 1pm to 3pm Dec 4 – Talk to Judy if you would like to provide a refreshment item
ADVENT ZOOM BIBLE STUDY: Tuesdays, Dec 6/13 630 pm
The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding faith in the story of the Grinch. See the email from Pastor Marjory or handout by the door.
ABCCM FOOD DONATIONS: Donation Basket at the Front Door. We dedicate gifts on Communion Sundays. Dedication on Dec 18 at worship.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR MISSIONS:
Veterans Home Swananoa
DEC 4-11: Bring the following to church
Plush Throws (50×70) Mens and Womens Socks
Last Sunday to Bring Donations – December 11th
Alexander Chapel UMC Christmas Calendar of Events
Dec 04 – Alexander Chapel Christmas Open House hosted by Judy
Location: Judy’s House
Time: 1 to 3 drop in
Advent Zoom Bible Study: Tuesdays, Dec 6 & 13, 630pm The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding faith in the story of the Grinch.
Dec 07 – Ladies UMW Christmas Party
Location: Clark’s Chapel Fellowship Hall
Time: Noon
Information:
- Salad / Baked Potato Lunch – bring a bake potato topping to share – Let Pastor Marjory know you are coming by Dec 7 – Bring friends but I need a count for the potatoes
- Wrapped gift – under $10 (no gag gifts please) for our games
Dec 11 – Alexander Chapel Christmas Party Brunch
Time: 10:15
Location: Fellowship Hall
Bring a Brunch Item to share and Enjoy the Fellowship
Worship follows at 11am
Mission: Last day to bring 50×60 soft blankets and socks for the Swananoah Veterans Home.
Dec 12 – Alexander Chapel & Friends Choir Practice for the Candlelight and Christmas Service
Location: Alexander Chapel UMC
Time: 6:30
At the end of Practice we will tape the song for Christmas Day – Wear Christmas attire with a scarf or something that reflects caroling theme
Dec 18 Alexander Chapel UMC Candlelight Service – Be Invitational
Location: Alexander Chapel UMC
Time: 6pm Choir arrive at 5pm
Mission: Bring food for ABCCM
Alexander Chapel & Friends Choir come at 5:00 for quick run through
Wear Christmas attire- something that reflects a caroling theme.
Dec 25: Recorded Christmas Day Worship Service
Please take time during your Christmas Day with family to celebrate the birth of Christ as you watch the Alexander Chapel UMC Christmas Worship Service together. We will post Christmas Morning!
