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ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONGREGATION Joining Together on a Christian Journey of Love and Service
December 16, 2018
2600 Ashland Rd The Reverend Tresco E. Shannon, Pastor Office Hours: M-Thurs.: 8 am-3:30 pm Columbia, SC 29210 [email protected] Telephone: 798-5350; Fax 798-6057 Phone Ext. 15
www.ashlandumc.org Worship services: The Path: 8:45AM Traditional: 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:45AM
Suzy Broadus Ryan Keith Karen Zobel Maria Anderson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone Ext: 14 Phone Ext: 12 Phone Ext. 13 Phone Ext. 10
Jack Holladay Robert Neese [email protected] [email protected] Laura Siddons The Path, Ashland Youth Choir Traditional Worship Choir, Organist Pianist
Ashland United Methodist Church An Order for the Worship of God
Third Sunday in Advent December 16, 2018 11:00 A.M. The Chiming of the Hour
The chiming of the hour is a call for us to shift from conversation to silence, as we prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.
Prelude “In dulce jubilo” Dietrich Buxtehude
(Good Christian Friends Rejoice) The Lighting of Altar Candles Choral Call to Worship “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” Polish Carol *The Hymn of Praise “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH p. 234 *Invocation The Collect for Advent and The Lord’s Prayer Grant to us the precious gift of faith, that we may know that the Son of God is come, and may have power to overcome the world and gain a blessed immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose name we pray, “Our Father…”
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath Grant, Dalene and Jalin Gibson
The third candle, or the rose candle, is the Shepherd’s candle. It represents the act of sharing the love of Christ.
Minister: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Minister: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised. *The Act of Praise “The Canticle of Mary” UMH p. 199 *Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 71 *The Gospel Lesson Luke 3: 7-18 The Announcements The Offertory “Verset in c minor” Léon Boëllmann *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH p. 95
Welcome!
Please sign the friendship pad when it is passed to you and pass it to your neighbor.
The 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.
The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Gloria Patri 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.
Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Remember in Prayer
Lynne Mahaffey; Mylla Markland; Bill Turner; Claire Dickerson, granddaughter of Linda Dickerson
“Appalachian Winter” Joseph M. Martin
A Cantata for Christmas *The Benediction *Postlude “Trumpet Tune and Air” Henry Purcell
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*All who are able, please stand. Please put your cell phones on vibrate when the service begins. Hearing devices are available from the sound technician.
A nursery is provided in the education wing for infants through 3 years old.
Today’s Scripture Luke 3: 7-18
NT Pew Bible p. 60
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.” Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.” As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people.
Enhancing Worship Today The narthex table for the month December is prepared in memory of Cliff Vaughn by Harriett Ward. Crucifer: Joan Wilcox Acolytes: Ian McClellan, Caroline Calore Altar Steward: Alice Sealy Lay Reader: Tom Wilkinson Welcome Center Advocates: Marilyn & Roger Gramling Greeters: Matt & Tara Derrick Valet Parkers: Roger & Marilyn Gramling Ushers: Sally Lowery, David Abernathy, Red Bonneau, Beth Westbury, Jimmy Smith
“Appalachian Winter” A Christmas Cantata
By Joseph M. Martin Robert Neese, Conductor
Laura Siddons, Pianist SOPRANO
Dianne Berryman Margaret Combs Jenny Edwards Mary Lynn Felsberg Patsy Nates Joye Rush Karen Spratt
ALTO Sandra Calore Jennifer Davis Jean Jackson Mary Lightsey Margaret Smith
TENOR Steve Felsberg Hank Gaw Bob Percival Ed Spratt Cliff Whisnant
BASS Gene Allen Richard Brown John Higgins Bob Markland
We thank the Adult Choir and instrumentalists for
the music program this morning.
Haley Calore, Violin Drew Preston, Violin Katherine Flynn, Violin Maddy Thomas, Violin Sarah Leopard, Viola Vincent Washington, Cello Joanne Mosquera, Cello Katie Miller, Bass Tom Henke, Percussion
Jessica Frankle, Flute Claire Compton, Oboe Jenny Henke, Clarinet Justin Robinson, Clarinet Avery Dabe, Bassoon Noa Miller, Trumpet Jackson Boatwright, Trumpet Sam Hay, Horn Claire Henke, Horn
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Opportunities to Serve & Learn
The Season of Advent
Sunday, December 23rd, 8:45 am The Path Christmas Music Special
Monday, December 24th, 5:30 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service
followed by a Fellowship Drop-in Ashland Hall
By Our Presence – 12/09/2018 The Path: 66 Traditional: 124 Total Worship: 190
SS: 110
Wednesday suppers resume on January 9th
There are open dates and would love to have you and or your group help set up, cook, or clean up.
Open dates are: Feb 20, Mar 6 & 20
Contact the office if you can help. 803-798-5350 ext 10
December 16 – MYF Christmas Party @ the Harrelson House, 5:30-7:45 December 23 – Christmas Caroling, meet at Ashland @ 3:00 December 30 – No MYF January 6 – Spring Kickoff for MYF families @ 5:30
Senior High Bible Study meets Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm. Remember to bring your bibles.
All 6th - 12th graders welcome! Thoughts? Questions? Ideas?
Want to join our email list? 803.798.5350 x 12
Bible Studies
Pastor Shannon’s bible study on the Book of Acts resumes on
Wednesday, January 9th at 6:45 pm. In Room 125
Starting Sunday, January 13th - Bible Study! “Are you Smarter than our Fifth Graders?”
Facilitators: Jean and Jim Smith in Room 115 from 5-6pm Be sure to bring your Bible!
Let Jean or the office know you are coming so we can plan seating needs.
Federal tax laws require contributions
must be received or postmarked
no later than December 31, 2018 to be credited to your account in 2018.
Pledge cards may be mailed to the church office
to the attention of Karen Zobel.
Next AUMMen meeting will be January 7th at 6:30 pm at Zorba’s Restaurant at
Seven Oaks Shopping Center.
Items for the January newsletter are due by noon on Monday, December 17th.
In Memoriam Margaret (Peg) McClay, mother of Mike McClay, died on December 1, 2018. Jim Johnson, father of Sandra Calore, died on December 9, 2018.
Honorarium An honorarium for Ruth Graczyk and Martha Eastburn from the Ashland Adult Choir in appreciation for their many years of service to the music program at Ashland UMC.
Memorials Alice Brown by Val Songer, Ashland Adult Choir
Cliff Vaughn by Tom & Beth Wilkinson, Bill & Jane Bryan
Drop-in Celebration for Suzy’s Service Sunday, December 23rd
Ashland Hall
following the 11:00 am Service Drop by, wish her well, snap a picture and leave her a message. Cards will be available in Adult Sunday School Classes or the Narthex.
Ashland Readers will meet January 20 at 6:30pm at Panera Bread to discuss, The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck.
Look ahead to February 17th when we will discuss America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Day & Laura Kamoie