December 8, 2013 Second Sunday of Advent

8:30 and 11:15

Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church 38 Hoopes Road

Newport News, VA 23602 Office: 757-877-2270

www.wmumc.org

Welcome To Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church

* Doxology for Advent Tune: Veni Emmanuel Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here below. Praise God above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. * Prayer of Thanksgiving

SEND FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE

Hymn of Sending Forth: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, UHM 218 Blessing Postlude: Sing With Joy, Glad Voices Lift Schroeder

Please remain in an attitude of prayer until the pastors, choir and/or musicians have exited.

* Hymn of Praise: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, UMH 196 Celebration Moment Henry Bennett * What We Believe: The Nicene Creed, UMH 880 *Passing the Peace of Christ

Anthem: 11:15 Come, Light of the World Page & Shafferman Junior Choir

HEARING GOD’S WORD

Children’s Time

FWS 2233 -This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.

Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-56 Anthem: Song of Mary & Joseph Purifoy (text on insert) 8:30: Praise Choir 11:15: Chancel Choir Raven Dodson as Mary & Roger Lett as Joseph Sermon: Why Care. Part 2 of our “Why Christmas” Series Rev. Bert Cloud

RESPONDING IN FAITH Prayers of the People Our Lord’s Prayer

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.

Partnering with God Through Tithes, Offerings and Commitments Offertory: 8:30: O Come to us, Emmanuel Martin (see insert for text) Praise Choir 11:15: Glory Will Arise! Lantz (see insert for text) Chancel Choir

Order of Worship for December 8, 2013

GATHERING FOR PRAISE

Centering Music O Come, O Come, Emmanuel French, 15th century arr. By Lau Lighting of the Altar Candles (8:30) Beth Ellis (11:15) Mason Yeamens Greetings Lighting of the Second Advent Candle Barbara Amaker, Choir and Congregation Christ, Be Our Light! A Candlelighting Ceremony for Advent Farrell Second Sunday: Hope for Those Who are Weary setting by Raney

Responsive Litany The Light shines in the darkness, But the darkness has not overcome it.

During Advent our weary souls seek God’s daily strength. The Lord gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

We grow weary when fear overshadows faith. The Lord gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

We grow weary when destructive actions erupt in the world around us. The Lord gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

For all of us feeling weary this Advent season: Grant that we might have the peace of Christ as we wait, the love of Christ as we act, and the grace of Christ as we speak.

Congregation Sings With the Choir:

Prayer for the Light of the Season

Worship Notes: Words in Bold Text invite you to read aloud with the congregation. Sections marked with * invite you to stand as you are able. The FWS is the thin, black hymnal, and the UMH is the thick, blue

hymnal. You are welcome to use Bible reading or similar apps on your device, but please set your device on silent or vibrate. You are also welcome to pick up a Bible from the shelf in the hall where you entered.

Holy Communion is open to everyone regardless of church or denominational membership.

8:30 & 11:15

Song of Mary and Joseph Words and Music by John Purifoy

Mary - Holy Spirit filled my soul, and all who seek shall call me blessed. Events foretold have now occurred, a child will come to bring his word. Joseph - Angels in a wondrous dream said “Mary’s child is Christ the King. Call him Jesus, heav’nly Son, Lord and Savior Holy One.” Mary - I feared not the days ahead, I knew the Lord was in my soul. I rejoiced in Gabriel’s word, and I was blessed by all I heard. My soul shall magnify the Lord. My soul shall magnify the Lord. He will be God’s only Son, Lord and Savior, heav’nly One. My soul shall magnify the Lord. Joseph - I feared not what would lie ahead, for Mary was God’s chosen one. Just as angels did foretell this child would become Emmanuel! Mary and Joseph - This child shall magnify the Lord. This child shall magnify the Lord. He will be God’s only Son, Lord and Savior, heav’nly One. This child shall magnify the Lord. This child shall magnify the Lord. This child shall magnify the Lord. He will be God’s only Son, Lord and Savior, Heav’nly One. This child shall magnify the Lord! © 2002 Lorenz Publishing Co. CCLI #68805

8:30

O Come to us, Emmanuel Words and Music by Joseph M. Martin

O come to us, Emmanuel, deliver us we pray. Lord come to us, abide with us, restore our joy today. Lord, come walk beside us, come lead, teach and guide us. Shine in our shadows and show us the way. O come to us, Emmanuel, deliver us we pray. O come to us, Emmanuel, restore our joy today. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to us and ransom Israel. O come to us, Emmanuel, and make us one in love. By your strong hand, Lord, heal our land with grace from above. Bring peace for our sorrows, hope for tomorrow. Shine in our shadows and bring a new day. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to us and ransom Israel. O come O come, Emmanuel. © 2013 Lorenz Publishing Co. CCLI #68805

11:15

Glory Will Arise! Words by Julie I. Myers, Music by David Lantz III

Glory will arise! Hear the prophet’s call. Lord of flowing tears, though your joy has gone, people walking through your shadows will see a brilliant light of dawn. Glory will arise! Goodness will prevail. Land of endless strife, though your hope has failed, people walking through your shadows will see a brilliant light unveiled. A star appears in Bethlehem, in Nazareth, it rises; in Galilee, the darkness flees from God’s own Son, from God’s own Son. Land of troubled times, people in distress, heavy-laden hearts filled with loneliness. Are you walking through dark shadows? Can you see the brilliant light? Oh, see the light. Can you see the brilliant light? Jesus is the light! Jesus is the light! Jesus, shine your light on us! Arise! © 2013 Hal Leonard Corporation CCLI #68805