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Sleep in Peace
Gathering in the Light
Opening Voluntary Whimsical Angels/Joyous Angels Joel Gilliam arr. Joel Raney Welcome and Announcements Pastor Kellie Gallagher & Pastor Adam Benson
Mission Moment Pastor Adam
Threshold Moment/Processional Choir
Response: [Spoken as a gentle whisper by all] Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace
Lighting of the Advent Wreath Haydn Stucker [Reader 1: Bob Marshall]
We enter this season of waiting, by lighting this first candle, anticipating the light of the star that shone over Bethlehem for all to see.
[Reader 2: Catherine Stallsmith] Advent God, we open ourselves to hear your call today
to become those who not only wait, but also work, for peace in our lives, our families,
our communities, and our world.
[Spoken by all] Fill us with your peace and light,
make the world so calm and bright.
Songs of Praise O Come, O Come Emmanuel (v. 1, 2 & 7) (Hymnal) 211 King of Kings (TFWS) 2075
Discovering the Light
Passing of the Peace As the children come forward, you are invited to greet those around you
with a sign of God’s peace, saying, “The peace of Christ be with you.”
Children’s Time Erik Kennedy As the children return to their seats, we will sing
O Little Town of Bethlehem, v. 1 (Hymnal) 230
Giving Peace Children’s Ministry June Avery Chrismon Scripture Isaiah 2:1-4 June Avery Chrismon Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Pastor Kellie
Witness to the Light in Music We Need a Silent Night in Here Choir Arr. Marsha Moore-Charles, Chuck Bell
Witness to the Light in Word Sleep in Peace Pastor Kellie
Responding to the Light
Prayers and Offerings of the People Pastor Adam Christ be our Light Choir Arr. Bernadette Farrell/arr. Joel Raney
[Sung by all with the choir – please remain seated]
Longing for light, we wait in darkness, Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.
Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts,
Shine through the dark night. Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Praying with Our Lights
Offertory In the Bleak Midwinter Joel Gilliam arr. Matt Hyzer
Confession and Assurance In the name of Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Christ, you are forgiven.
Glory to God!
Invitation to the Table Pastor Kellie Come, for the way has been lit before you.
Come and take in and take on the peace of Christ that is being reborn in us today.
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise!
[Pastor Continues…]
And so we praise you, singing... You are the Light. You are our God,
piercing the dark night. Bless’d are the ones
shining their lights, now in your name!
[Pastor Continues…]
And so we offer ourselves in union with Christ’s offering of salvation: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
[Pastor Continues…]
[Sung by All] Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed. Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts,
Shine through the dark [night]. Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Prayer After Communion — The Lord’s Prayer
Carrying the Light into the World
Closing Song Let There be Peace on Earth (Hymnal) 431
Advent Blessing: Go with God into this day
May the Spirit guide your way Offer peace to all you greet
Like Christ, see God in all you meet.
Benediction Refrain [Sung by all with the choir] We need a silent night in here.
We need your presence to come near. Give us the hope we need
and the peace we seek. We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we need and the peace we seek.
We need a silent night in here.
Closing Voluntary Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella Joel Gilliam arr. Marianne Kim
Serving in Worship Today Acolyte - Elizabeth Merlette
Ushers - Carson Young, Eli Abbott, Avery Grace Chrismon, Donnie Cable, Stephen Hudak Communion Assistants - Steve Taylor, Jon & Wanda Mitchell, Nancy & Ralph Gilliam
Voices - Steve Taylor, Garland Young, Russell Stott, Karen Petersen, Don Johnson, Billy Rintz, Jon Mitchell
Worship Notes Please return your candles to the baskets in the narthex so we can use them for the rest of the Advent/Christmas season
Design, leader parts, liturgy and words for communion © Marcia McFee, www.worshipdesignstudio.com. Used with permission. Do not distribute beyond your church.
Words and music for “We Need a Silent Night” © Marsha Jean Moore-Charles. Arrangement by Chuck Bell. Used with permission.
Script of WWI tribute courtesy of PictureWise Productions, http://www.picturewise.co.uk
Prayer Concerns
Margaret Allison, Ruth Brumble, Gene & Louise Combs, Gil Fuquay, Mary Ruth Gooch, Esther Irby, Anna Jones, Mary Johnson, Gerald & Mary Jo Maynard, Hallie McCulloch, Robert McGilvery, Sharon Merlette, Shirley Mitchell, Al Munn, Jen Musser, Carla Oakley, Jeanette Scott, William & Joyce Shipp, Lynn Smith, Virginia Smith, Bobby Webb
and to the glory of God,
poinsettias were placed on the altar
in loving honor of our loved ones:
Cheryl & Tom Edwards in honor of Bob McWherter
Cheryl & Tom Edwards in honor of Carla Oakley
Diana Evans in honor of Jamie Adams
Cheryl & Jeff Gilliam in honor of Carla Oakley
Carolyn Gribnau in honor of Mr. & Mr. Bradley Pcolinsky & son, Jacob
Janice Hughes in honor of Victoria Hughes
Mary Marshall in honor of Raynelle Isley
Brenda & Jimmy McAdams in honor of Velsie McAdams
Brenda & Jimmy McAdams in honor of Eunice Crotts
Wanda Mead in honor of The Fellowship Sunday School Class
Marilyn Mink in honor of Ruth Brumble
John Powell in honor of Betsey Powell
Karen Russell in honor of The Handbell Choir
Karen Russell in honor of Stephen ministers
Brucie Stone in honor their 62nd Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 22
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in honor of Lauren, Grant, Katie, Graysen & Owen
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in honor of Deana Davis
Donna Westbrooks in honor of FUMC Elon Acolytes
Donna Westbrooks in honor of First School staff & students
Donna Westbrooks in honor of Pastor Kellie Gallagher, Pastor Adam Benson, & Sheila Scotten
Donna Westbrooks in honor of Janet Faucette
Donna Westbrooks in honor of FUMC Chancel Choir & Bell Players
In honor of the holy season of Advent and to the
glory of God, poinsettias were placed on the altar
in loving memory of our loved ones:
Carol & Len Barnard in memory of Ronald Thompson
Carol & Len Barnard in memory of Madaleine McAlexander
Marilyn & Al Best in memory of Allan & Ruth Best
Marilyn & Al Best in memory of Samuel & Virginia Mallett
Cheryl & Tom Edwards in memory of Marv McWherter
Cheryl & Jeff Gilliam in memory of Jack C. Oakley
Carolyn Gribnau in memory of her parents, Charles & Marjorie Gribnau
Mary Dale Johnson & family in memory of Bobby Johnson
Terri Morris & family in memory of Gaynell Fogleman
Terri Morris in memory of Alice Thompson
Mike Crutchfield & family in memory of Joe & Joyce Crutchfield
Alan Morris in memory of Naomi Morris
Jennifer & Cam Musser in memory of Dennis & Karen Fox
Jennifer & Cam Musser in memory of Rich Musser
Sue R. Sherman in memory of David L. Sherman
Debra & Bob Shutt in memory of Bob’s parents, Richard & Shirley Shutt
Debra & Bob Shutt in memory of Debra’s parents, Jim & Jean Faulkner
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Mamie Brannock
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Sneed
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Tommy Sneed
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Walter W. Cooper
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in memory of Fred & Mozelle Westbrooks
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in memory of Jerry & Lou Davis
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in memory of Rosa Baldwin
Elizabeth Zint in memory of J. Z. Zint
Church Calendar for this Week
Sunday, December 2 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 12:00 p.m. SPRC Lunch & Training Workshop *Pick up your Advent Wreaths in the narthex
4:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling *Join the Youth in delivering cookies & caroling to our shut-ins; meet at the Food Lion parking lot to board the bus (Westbrook Ave. will be closed to traffic)
Tuesday, December 4 12:00 p.m. Wesleyan Class & Morning Circle Christmas lunch at The Terrace 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting
Wednesday, December 5 9:00 a.m. SAM Christmas Breakfast (sign up at the Connection Table) 10:00 a.m. Prayer Ministry, Rm. #134 6:00 p.m. Missions Meeting, Rm. #135 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, December 6 10:00 a.m. SAM Planning Meeting, Rm. #134 6:30 p.m. SLT Meeting, Rm. #135
Saturday, December 8 9:00 a.m. Methodist Men, sanctuary chairs project
Sunday, December 9 8:00 a.m. Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting 8:50 a.m. Blakey Hall Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
Next Week’s Volunteers - December 9
Gathering in the Light
Opening Voluntary Whimsical Angels/Joyous Angels Joel Gilliam arr. Joel Raney Welcome and Announcements Pastor Kellie Gallagher & Pastor Adam Benson
Mission Moment Pastor Adam
Threshold Moment/Processional Choir
Response: [Spoken as a gentle whisper by all] Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace
Lighting of the Advent Wreath Haydn Stucker [Reader 1: Bob Marshall]
We enter this season of waiting, by lighting this first candle, anticipating the light of the star that shone over Bethlehem for all to see.
[Reader 2: Catherine Stallsmith] Advent God, we open ourselves to hear your call today
to become those who not only wait, but also work, for peace in our lives, our families,
our communities, and our world.
[Spoken by all] Fill us with your peace and light,
make the world so calm and bright.
Songs of Praise O Come, O Come Emmanuel (v. 1, 2 & 7) (Hymnal) 211 King of Kings (TFWS) 2075
Discovering the Light
Passing of the Peace As the children come forward, you are invited to greet those around you
with a sign of God’s peace, saying, “The peace of Christ be with you.”
Children’s Time Erik Kennedy As the children return to their seats, we will sing
O Little Town of Bethlehem, v. 1 (Hymnal) 230
Giving Peace Children’s Ministry June Avery Chrismon Scripture Isaiah 2:1-4 June Avery Chrismon Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Pastor Kellie
Witness to the Light in Music We Need a Silent Night in Here Choir Arr. Marsha Moore-Charles, Chuck Bell
Witness to the Light in Word Sleep in Peace Pastor Kellie
Responding to the Light
Prayers and Offerings of the People Pastor Adam Christ be our Light Choir Arr. Bernadette Farrell/arr. Joel Raney
[Sung by all with the choir – please remain seated]
Longing for light, we wait in darkness, Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see.
Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts,
Shine through the dark night. Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Praying with Our Lights
Offertory In the Bleak Midwinter Joel Gilliam arr. Matt Hyzer
Confession and Assurance In the name of Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Christ, you are forgiven.
Glory to God!
Invitation to the Table Pastor Kellie Come, for the way has been lit before you.
Come and take in and take on the peace of Christ that is being reborn in us today.
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise!
[Pastor Continues…]
And so we praise you, singing... You are the Light. You are our God,
piercing the dark night. Bless’d are the ones
shining their lights, now in your name!
[Pastor Continues…]
And so we offer ourselves in union with Christ’s offering of salvation: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
[Pastor Continues…]
[Sung by All] Longing for food, many are hungry. Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed. Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts,
Shine through the dark [night]. Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Prayer After Communion — The Lord’s Prayer
Carrying the Light into the World
Closing Song Let There be Peace on Earth (Hymnal) 431
Advent Blessing: Go with God into this day
May the Spirit guide your way Offer peace to all you greet
Like Christ, see God in all you meet.
Benediction Refrain [Sung by all with the choir] We need a silent night in here.
We need your presence to come near. Give us the hope we need
and the peace we seek. We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we need and the peace we seek.
We need a silent night in here.
Closing Voluntary Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella Joel Gilliam arr. Marianne Kim
Serving in Worship Today Acolyte - Elizabeth Merlette
Ushers - Carson Young, Eli Abbott, Avery Grace Chrismon, Donnie Cable, Stephen Hudak Communion Assistants - Steve Taylor, Jon & Wanda Mitchell, Nancy & Ralph Gilliam
Voices - Steve Taylor, Garland Young, Russell Stott, Karen Petersen, Don Johnson, Billy Rintz, Jon Mitchell
Worship Notes Please return your candles to the baskets in the narthex so we can use them for the rest of the Advent/Christmas season
Design, leader parts, liturgy and words for communion © Marcia McFee, www.worshipdesignstudio.com. Used with permission. Do not distribute beyond your church.
Words and music for “We Need a Silent Night” © Marsha Jean Moore-Charles. Arrangement by Chuck Bell. Used with permission.
Script of WWI tribute courtesy of PictureWise Productions, http://www.picturewise.co.uk
Prayer Concerns
Margaret Allison, Ruth Brumble, Gene & Louise Combs, Gil Fuquay, Mary Ruth Gooch, Esther Irby, Anna Jones, Mary Johnson, Gerald & Mary Jo Maynard, Hallie McCulloch, Robert McGilvery, Sharon Merlette, Shirley Mitchell, Al Munn, Jen Musser, Carla Oakley, Jeanette Scott, William & Joyce Shipp, Lynn Smith, Virginia Smith, Bobby Webb
and to the glory of God,
poinsettias were placed on the altar
in loving honor of our loved ones:
Cheryl & Tom Edwards in honor of Bob McWherter
Cheryl & Tom Edwards in honor of Carla Oakley
Diana Evans in honor of Jamie Adams
Cheryl & Jeff Gilliam in honor of Carla Oakley
Carolyn Gribnau in honor of Mr. & Mr. Bradley Pcolinsky & son, Jacob
Janice Hughes in honor of Victoria Hughes
Mary Marshall in honor of Raynelle Isley
Brenda & Jimmy McAdams in honor of Velsie McAdams
Brenda & Jimmy McAdams in honor of Eunice Crotts
Wanda Mead in honor of The Fellowship Sunday School Class
Marilyn Mink in honor of Ruth Brumble
John Powell in honor of Betsey Powell
Karen Russell in honor of The Handbell Choir
Karen Russell in honor of Stephen ministers
Brucie Stone in honor their 62nd Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 22
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in honor of Lauren, Grant, Katie, Graysen & Owen
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in honor of Deana Davis
Donna Westbrooks in honor of FUMC Elon Acolytes
Donna Westbrooks in honor of First School staff & students
Donna Westbrooks in honor of Pastor Kellie Gallagher, Pastor Adam Benson, & Sheila Scotten
Donna Westbrooks in honor of Janet Faucette
Donna Westbrooks in honor of FUMC Chancel Choir & Bell Players
In honor of the holy season of Advent and to the
glory of God, poinsettias were placed on the altar
in loving memory of our loved ones:
Carol & Len Barnard in memory of Ronald Thompson
Carol & Len Barnard in memory of Madaleine McAlexander
Marilyn & Al Best in memory of Allan & Ruth Best
Marilyn & Al Best in memory of Samuel & Virginia Mallett
Cheryl & Tom Edwards in memory of Marv McWherter
Cheryl & Jeff Gilliam in memory of Jack C. Oakley
Carolyn Gribnau in memory of her parents, Charles & Marjorie Gribnau
Mary Dale Johnson & family in memory of Bobby Johnson
Terri Morris & family in memory of Gaynell Fogleman
Terri Morris in memory of Alice Thompson
Mike Crutchfield & family in memory of Joe & Joyce Crutchfield
Alan Morris in memory of Naomi Morris
Jennifer & Cam Musser in memory of Dennis & Karen Fox
Jennifer & Cam Musser in memory of Rich Musser
Sue R. Sherman in memory of David L. Sherman
Debra & Bob Shutt in memory of Bob’s parents, Richard & Shirley Shutt
Debra & Bob Shutt in memory of Debra’s parents, Jim & Jean Faulkner
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Mamie Brannock
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Sneed
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Tommy Sneed
Eva & Richard Sneed in memory of Walter W. Cooper
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in memory of Fred & Mozelle Westbrooks
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in memory of Jerry & Lou Davis
Donna & Ricky Westbrooks in memory of Rosa Baldwin
Elizabeth Zint in memory of J. Z. Zint
Church Calendar for this Week
Sunday, December 2 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 12:00 p.m. SPRC Lunch & Training Workshop *Pick up your Advent Wreaths in the narthex
4:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling *Join the Youth in delivering cookies & caroling to our shut-ins; meet at the Food Lion parking lot to board the bus (Westbrook Ave. will be closed to traffic)
Tuesday, December 4 12:00 p.m. Wesleyan Class & Morning Circle Christmas lunch at The Terrace 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting
Wednesday, December 5 9:00 a.m. SAM Christmas Breakfast (sign up at the Connection Table) 10:00 a.m. Prayer Ministry, Rm. #134 6:00 p.m. Missions Meeting, Rm. #135 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, December 6 10:00 a.m. SAM Planning Meeting, Rm. #134 6:30 p.m. SLT Meeting, Rm. #135
Saturday, December 8 9:00 a.m. Methodist Men, sanctuary chairs project
Sunday, December 9 8:00 a.m. Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting 8:50 a.m. Blakey Hall Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
Next Week’s Volunteers - December 9