Welcome to

Horne

Memorial

United Methodist Church

Organized 1859

Sunday, December 18, 2016

http://horneumc.net/

Info@horneumc.net

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Senior Pastor, Ross Carter

Pastor of Visitation, Rich Hartman

Physical: 121 East Second Street, Clayton, NC 27520

Mail: Post Office Box 475, Clayton, NC 27528

Church Office Number – (919) 553-6464

Our Mission:

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Our Values:

Radical Hospitality Going the second mile in demonstrating an active desire to invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers so that they find a spiritual home, and discover for themselves the unending richness of life in Christ.

Passionate Worship Describes those times we gather deliberately out of an intense desire to

encounter God in Christ. God uses worship to transform lives, heal

wounded souls, renew hope, shape decisions, provoke change, inspire

compassion, and bind people to one another.

Intentional Faith Development A deliberate offering of ministries that help us grow in faith outside of

weekly worship, such as bible studies, Sunday School classes, support

groups, and prayer teams. We strive to provide opportunities appropriate

for people to learn in community at all stages of faith.

Risk-taking Mission & Service Projects, efforts, and work people do to make a positive difference in the

lives of others for the purposes of Christ, whether or not they will ever

become part of the community of faith. Risk-taking pushes us out of our

comfort zone, stretching us beyond service to people we already know,

exposing us to people, situations, and needs that we would never

ordinarily encounter apart from our deliberate intention to serve Christ.

Extravagant Generosity

Providing ministries that address our spiritual need to give, as God gives,

in ways that exceed all expectations and extend to unexpected measures.

Fruitful congregations thrive because of extraordinary sharing, willing

sacrifice, and joyous giving out of love for God and neighbor.

Welcome guests.

We consider it a privilege to have you worship with us

and sincerely hope you will receive a blessing from this

service. We have guest information cups in bags at the

front of the Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall. Please fill out a

yellow visitor card on your pew or row with your

information, so you will receive newsletters and updates.

Cards may be dropped in the offering plate.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

8:30, 11:00 Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

9:45 AM Contemporary Service (Fellowship Hall)

9:45 AM Sunday School Classes (All Ages)

11:00 AM Sunday School Class (213, Adults)

5:00 PM Declaration Practice (Fellowship Hall)

5:00 PM Women’s Bible Study (214)

5:30 PM Christmas Caroling & Dinner (B8)

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study (213)

12:30 PM Joy Club Lunch (Fellowship Hall)

5:30 PM Women’s Bible Study (214)

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

6:30 PM Jubilate Ringers (Choir room)

7:30 PM Chancel Choir (Choir room)

Thursday, December 22, 2016

7:00 PM CrossWalk Practice (Fellowship Hall)

Saturday, December 24, 2016

4:00 PM Christmas Eve Child-oriented (Fellowship Hall)

6:00 PM Christmas Eve Traditional (Sanctuary)

8:00 PM Christmas Eve Traditional/Communion (Sanc)

Church Office will be closed December 21- January 2

Start the New Year in an Adult Small Group

Study!

A variety of new adult study classes kick off at the

beginning of January and there's room for

you! Visit our website to check out the classes being

offered, start dates & times, and how to register.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Traditional Service

December 18, 2016 Sanctuary 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Greeting and Announcements Welcome! If you are a visitor, we invite you to complete the yellow card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate.

Prelude Christmas Fanfare Chancel Choir

Call to Worship (responsively)

Pastor: God has done great things for us!

People: God’s love is heralded in the promise of the

Christ.

Pastor: Holy is God’s name!

People: God’s promises are fulfilled in the coming of

the Christ.

Pastor: God’s mercy extends from generation to

generation.

People: God’s salvation is offered in the gift of the

Christ!

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Hymn No. 221 In the Bleak Midwinter

Passing of the Peace

Children’s Message

All Children are invited to come down for Children’s Time.

Children, ages 3 - 2nd grade are invited to join us

in Children's Church afterwards.

Offering

Offertory See Amid the Winter’s Snow Jubilate Ringers

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.

Offertory Prayer

Affirmation of Faith UMH #885

Hymn No. 250 Once in Royal David’s City

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

Anthem Christmas Gift

Scripture Lessons: Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon “Not Normal at All” Rev. Ross Carter

Hymn No. 230 O Little Town of Bethlehem

Blessing & Sending Forth

* Postlude

indicates times to stand, if able

Ecclesia

Contemporary Service

December 18, 2016 Fellowship Hall 9:45 AM

Greeting and Announcements/Passing of the Peace Welcome! If you are a visitor, please fill out the yellow card

in the red folder at the end of your row and place it in the offering plate.

Opening Prayer/ Passing of the Peace

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

We Worship Him: CrossWalk

Babe in the Straw

Emmanuel

Call to Offering:

Little Town

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture Reading: Matthew 1: 18-25

Sermon “Not Normal at All” Rev. Ross Carter

Closing:

Adoration

Prayer Requests

Church Family & friends: Lee Ann & Steve Mowe,

Jimmy Stephenson, George Supcoe, Robby Braim,

Betty Bell, Israel Campbell, Tish Frish, Dawn Leslie,

Marcelle Brannan, Frances Barbour, Ed & Sarah Lou Smith,

Sue & David Verrinder, Lynn Harrell, Phyllis Bass, Gene

Patton, Vernon & Betty Johnson, Alex Lee,

Jean Settle, Joe Grabol, JD Bryant, W.R. Alexander,

Marilyn Ransopher, Claire Stamey, Sue Cole, Wilbur

Honeycutt, Jerry Andrews, Bill & Linda Griswold,

Rose Butler, Doug McCormac, Karen Wiggins, Vernon

Novak, Carol Bullock, Vivian Putt, Rick Ransopher, Donna

Holt, Suzanne Lenhendt, Madeline Scovitch, Janice

Boyette.

News!

Fellowship Dinner: Join us every Wednesday night

for dinner from 5 PM – 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Fellowship Dinner will not be held during the holidays. It

will resume on January 11.

Christmas Eve services - December 24:

4 PM - Child-oriented, Special Video

Fellowship Hall

6 PM - Traditional service (Sanctuary)

8 PM - Traditional service/Communion (Sanctuary)

Christmas Day Worship Service - Sunday, Dec 25

10 AM – Sanctuary, No Sunday School

New Year’s Day Worship Service – Sunday, Jan 1

10 AM – Sanctuary, No Sunday School

Pick up your free Adult Advent Devotionals!

They are available outside of the Church

Office with booklets and brochures.

Are you in need of a Unique

Christmas Gift? Consider one of

the handmade wreaths available in

the parlor. Charlene Hein, one of

our talented members, has donated

these for a silent auction. You can

place a bid now through Sunday,

December 18. The highest bid that

date takes them home! All proceeds

go to support school tuition for

children in Haiti. Stop by and check

them out!

Everyone is invited to go

caroling in downtown

Clayton, Want to spread

some Christmas Cheer? Do

you enjoy singing Christmas

Carols (regardless of how

well)? Then go Christmas

Caroling with us Sunday,

Dec 18. We will meet at 5:30 PM for dinner, and

head out about 6 PM for caroling. It's great seasonal

fun for all ages! If you will let us know if you are

coming it will help us plan for dinner. Contact Ross

at ross@horneumc.net. We will serve chili and

baked potatoes. Dress warm and be ready to sing!

Confirmation Classes for 2017:

At Horne Memorial Confirmation is directed to

youth seventh grade and older. Our first class will

be held on February 12 in the Church Sanctuary

from 6-7:30 PM. Please go to http://horneumc.net/ministries/confirmation/ to register your child. Contact ross@horneumc.net

for more information.

Love Offering For Horne Memorial Staff

We are blessed to have an extraordinary staff at

Horne. They work hard all year to ensure that we

are equipped to do ministry for the Kingdom in

Clayton and beyond.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) invites

you to make a contribution to a Christmas Love

Offering to be shared amongst the members of the

Staff. If you would like to contribute, please make

any checks to the church and indicate

"Staff Love Offering" in the memo line.

I hope you will join me in showing our appreciation

to these fine folks by making your donation by

Wednesday, Dec 21. Donations may be dropped in

the offering plate on Sundays, or dropped in the

locked contribution box marked "Church" outside

the church office, near the mailboxes.

Our Staff: Melody Brown, Sally Carson,

Elaine Coker, Rev. Rich Hartman, Mary Kelsay,

Brad Lopp, Terry McCarthy, Sarah Norris,

Holly Patton, Pam Russell, Sherrie VanderVeen

Thank you for helping the church show Christmas

love to this great team of servants. -Ross Carter

Congregational Survey

As the ministries of Horne

Memorial continue to grow, the

Trustees are leading a Master

Planning effort. This effort will

allow us to evaluate our future

facility needs as we continue to

expand God's work. The last major building expansion

was the educational/office addition that was completed

in the 1998 time frame. The Trustees have received

input from various committees and several ministry

groups in the Church. With their input, a list of priority

items/needs for programs and ministries has been

developed. The items are listed on the survey, and are

not in any order. We are using this information (along

with your input) to help guide the Trustees as we

continue this planning effort with the architectural firm,

Design Development. Thank you for taking time to give

your input on the future of Horne's Ministry. Go to

horneumc.net and click on the survey on home page.

Poinsettia Honoraria

Courtney, Adam, Jack and Grace by Bill & Mittie Sue Brewer

Samantha & Savannah by Jerry & Becky Dawson

Rebecca & Mary Catherine Carter by Sarah & Ross Carter

The Horne Memorial UMC Staff by Sarah & Ross Carter

Sarah Carter by Ross Carter

Jan Conn by Kathy & Jeff Finkbeiner

Stephanie & Jonah Bishop by Kathy & Jeff Finkbeiner

Julie & Eric Bahamon by Kathy & Jeff Finkbeiner

Those in hospitals, nursing homes, and shut ins.

Our children and grandchildren by John & Pat France

Scott’s mother, Jackie Worrell, by The Worrell Family

Sarah Beth and William Wood by Sarah Wood

Edie Brown by Tony & Melody Brown

Edna & Joe Grabol by Tony & Melody Brown

Our Children & Grandchildren; Season, Jordyn, Brock, Taylen, Colby & Tensley by Craig & Laura Johnson (3)

Dan & Ann Fouts by Catherine Fouts

Amelia Thomas (Grams) by Rick, Amy, Adam, & McKeithan Avate

Lena Avate by Rick, Amy, Adam, & McKeithan Avate

Jeff Adams by Cynthia Ford

George Weaver by The Rodriguez Family

JD Bryant by Dale & Sharron Bryant

Elizabeth Swanson by Dale, Sharron and JD Bryant

In honor of JD’s Aunt Robin Register by Dale, Sharron and JD Bryant

In honor of JD’s Aunt Lynne Parrish by Dale, Sharron & JD Bryant

In honor of JD’s Aunt Deanna Carter by Dale, Sharron & JD Bryant

In honor of JD’s Aunt Jill Clark by Dale, Sharron & JD Bryant

Joshua, Jacob & Morgan by Dawn Leslie (3)

Kellie Boyette by Marty Boyette

Diane Boyette by Marty Boyette

Poinsettia Memorials

Thomas & Oleta Patterson by Bill & Mittie Sue Brewer

William Sr & Esther Brewer by Bill & Mittie Sue Brewer

Eugene Speck by Georgia Speck

Blanton Jones by Berneice Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Elbert Jones by Berneice Jones

Paul Conn by Kathy & Jeff Finkbeiner

Mark Finkbeiner by Kathy & Jeff Finkbeiner

Robert Finkbeiner by Kathy & Jeff Finkbeiner

Miriam Adams by Jeff Adams

Gilbert & Sallie Adams by Jeff Adams

Hubbard & Fannie Sutton by Jeff Adams

Our parents by John & Pat France

Colon & Janice Turner by Janet Ferrell

Ryan Epps by Ruth Epps

Mike Epps by Ruth Epps

Our parents, Bob & June Smith and Larry Worrell by Scott & Carol Worrell

Margaret & Curvis Holder by Gail Holder Turner

Bridge Brown by Tom Brown

Frances Brown by Tom Brown

Charlotte Harris by Tom Brown

June Gent by Tom Brown

Chip Wood by Barbara Baker

Pat Williams and Sam and Marlene Williams by Mark & Debbie Brunner

Mark & Peggy Adams by Catherine Fouts

Chip Wood by Sarah Wood

Nancy and Sam Strickland by Charles and Steve Strickland (2)

Paul Conn by Jan Conn

Emery Stanley by Bertha Crabtree

Clarence Crabtree by Bertha Crabtree

Bill Williams by Mark & Debbie Brunner

Roy Lee Etheridge by Rick and Wendy Etheridge

Roy Elson Etheridge by Rick and Wendy Etheridge

Miriam Adams by Cynthia Ford

Dorothy L. Weaver and Natalie Taylor by The Rodriguez Family

Jerry Swanson by Dale, Sharron & JD Bryant

Barbara Bryant by Dale, Sharron & JD Bryant

Doug Bryant by Dale, Sharron & JD Bryant

Our parents by Pat & Gene Patton

Thomas R. Bass by Mrs. Gene Bass

Mr. & Mrs. E.W. McCullers by Mrs. Gene Bass