PIANIST- Angela Garrison ORGANIST - Bryan Massengale

ACOLYTE - Rachel Heimel

GATHERING Bryan Massengale STRIKING OF THE HOUR WELCOME Worship Leader

*HYMN “What Child Is This” No. 219

(Enter your name in the friendship pad and pass it to the person next to you. When the pad reaches the end of the pew, pass it back, noting the names of others.)

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

*HYMN OF FAITH “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 234

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY “On Christmas Day in the Morn” Bryan Massengale

THE DOXOLOGY No. 95

*GREETING EACH OTHER IN CHRISTIAN LOVE

*HYMN “Surely the Presence of the Lord” No. 328

Spring City United Methodist Church Chancel Choir at Christmas 2015

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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015

One Silent NightOne Silent NightOne Silent Night

A Christmas Ballad of Love and Joy

by Pepper Choplin

My Spirit Waits for Emmanuel

Choir

The Call...Isaiah 40:3-5

Richard Stair

Welcome Christ the King

Choir

The Trip to Bethlehem...Luke 2:1-7

Angela Garrison & Connie Roberts

God So Loved This Starry Night

Choir

Congregation may join in "Silent Night"

The Angels and Shepherds...Luke 2:8-14

Caren Ruffner, Judy Ezell, Tom Heimel, David Gilliam

Glory to God in the Highest Heaven

Choir with Edward Gibbs

The Wise Men in Jerusalem...Matthew 2:1-2, 8-9

Choir

When They Saw the Star

Choir with Descant*

The Wise Men Worship...Matthew 2:11

Men

Behold the Child

Choir

Joy to the World!

Choir and Congregation

He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove

the glories of His righteousness, and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love,

and wonders, wonders of His love.

*BENEDICTION Dr. Tony Collins

Organist: Lynn Hinkle

Director: Judy Ezell

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Sharon Baker Mary Conroy Richard Corbin Pat Galloway

Lesia Garrison Jesse & Nina Gibbs Carl & Kay Hesselbach Joyce Lavender

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

William Ruffner (Bill & Caren Ruffner’s grandson) Jonathon Harrison (James Weaver’s step-grandson) Tyler Shaffer (Kathy Heimel’s nephew) Branson Reed (Nancy Gilliam’s nephew) Justin Reed (Nancy Gilliam’s nephew) Trevor Harz (Kathy Heimel’s nephew) Monty Johnson (John & Judy Johnson’s son) Nathanial Taft Moffett (grandson of Glenn Moffett) Derek Niehaus (husband of John & Sam Hanson’s granddaughter) Christopher Yonke (Dianne Yonke’s grandson) Troy Brown (Tom Heimel’s friend) Sam Shaffer (Kathy Heimel’s nephew) Christopher Eicher (son of David & Joyce Eicher) Robert Flynn (Whitney Flynn’s brother & Tammy Flanagan’s grandson) Amy Kester (Eleanor Trail's cousin) Charles Krumweide (Eleanor Trail’s nephew) John Lewis (Vickie Cheek’s “other son”) Aaron D. Mooneyhan (June Pitman’s grandson) Colby Nelson (Leon & Nancy Hicks’ grandson) Tom Reed (Nancy Gilliam’s nephew) John Cody Robinson (Virginia Hale’s grandson) Earl Schaller (George & Phyllis Schaller’s grandson) Thomas R. Taylor (Marilyn Cooksey’s daughter-in-law’s brother) William Wilkey (Eleanor Trail’s grandson) Larry Ware and Robert Ware (Robert & Kay Ware’s sons)

Richard Larson (Bob Larson’s brother) Eddie Ruth Galloway (wife of Jim Galloway) Dallas Watson (husband of Daryl Watson) Debbie Kay (friend of Bob & Sheila Larson) Janet Ann Keever (Theresa Lisa’s cousin) Kenneth Stout (Steve Keylon’s friend) Gladys Martin (friend of Becky Knox) Ed Hastings (brother-in-law of Dorathy Hastings) Kevin Stamp (Helen Miko’s brother) Erwin Newell (Richard DeCroce’s friend) Christina Jordan (Maunel Christi’s daughter) John Tolliver (Judy Ezell’s friend) Elise Sellers (mother of Susan Arp) Tammy Parsons (Helen Miko’s friend) Patti Jaco (Barbara Hardy’s sister) Mary Sue Garrison (friend of Glenda Keylon) Richard Reed (Nancy Gilliam’s father) Lisa Oakley (Susan Collins’ sister) Wanda Weems (Beverly Allison’s sister) Merle Orender (Steve’s brother) Pravin Roy (Doris Roy’s brother-in-law) Dennie Hernon (brother-in-law of Emmaly & Felix Fisher)

Jeff Coker (friend of Gil & Judy Litteken) Billy Arnold (John & Mary Conroy’s son-in-law) Michael & Stephanie Shock (Letty Shock’s son & granddaughter) Todd Bridwell (friend of Bennie & Susan Arp) Billy Reed (Nancy Gilliam’s brother) Mary Balmer (mother of Chris Haerr) Janie May (Angie Rose’s mother) Tom Sanders (Loretta Hale’s brother) Pam Yokley (Dorathy Hasting’s friend) Kennedy Ladd (Norm & Peggy Bowman’s friend’s baby) David Douglas (Max & Pat’s son) Louise Taber (Donna Hudson’s mother) Whitney Miller (Beth Keylon’s niece) Michelle Nasca & Jae Williams (Bob & Sheila Larson’s daughters) Haleigh Hall (Ed & Linda Gibbs’ granddaughter)

Due to limited space, names are removed the first of each month if the church office (365-6324)

Fred & Linda Mullins Aud Ray Bill (Tuffy) Thurman

John D. (Danny) Chattin (Spring City Care and Rehab, #203, Hinch St.) Margie Hughes (Spring City Care and Rehab, #310, Hinch St.) Ruth Huskins (Golden Years Retirement, 301 Keith Dr., Spring City) Ray Keylon (Spring City Care and Rehab, #502, 331 Hinch St.) Kathleen Reece (Spring City Care and Rehab, #306, 331 Hinch St.) Margaret Scholz (Spring City Care and Rehab, #511, 331 Hinch St.)

Christopher Yonke

SopranoSopranoSoprano

Beverly Allison

Brenda Davis

Linda Ellis

Angela Garrison*

Sam Hanson

Barbara Hardy

Helen Kincannon

Jeannette Long

Connie Roberts

Caren Ruffner*

Vickie Snyder

Maggie Tammark*

AltoAltoAlto

Lauretta Cash

Margaret Crane

Nancy Gilliam

Kathy Heimel

Nancy Herhold

Shelly Pruett

Daryl Watson

Tenor

Terry Carlyle

Edward Gibbs

Tom Heimel

David Lanzi

Bryan Massengale

Frank Snyder

Bass

David Gilliam

Mike Jackson

Donnie Knight

Steve Orender

Richard Stair

Spring City

United Methodist Church P.O. Box 158 245 Church Street

Spring City, TN 37381

(423) 365-6324

scumc@volstate.net

www.springcityumc.com

https://www.facebook.com/spring-city-united-methodist-church

Monthly Giving to the General BudgetMonthly Giving to the General BudgetMonthly Giving to the General Budget

December Budget Funds Rec’d as of 12/13/15 % Rec’d toward Monthly Budget

$27,232 $17,402 64%

Income % Annual Expenses % Annual

3rd Qtr 2015 Budget 3rd Qtr 2015 Budget

$255,503 67.3% $275,566 72.6%

Income & Expense Statement (Does not include Special Designated Gifts)

MINISTER: Dr. Tony Collins CHOIR DIRECTOR: Judy Ezell CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES: Susan Collins CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Kaitlyn Couch NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH TODAY GREETERS: Sharon Cowart, Shelby Williams NURSERY: Terry Hooper, Theresa Lisa USHERS: Natalie Baker, Earl Keahey, Walt Morse, Clyde Thurman, Jr. WORSHIP LEADERS: Norman Bowman, Kevin Rose

Sunday, December 20

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Christmas Cantata, Sanctuary

12:00 The Temple Christmas Party, leave right after church

1:30 - 3 Bridal Tea, Family Life Center

8:00 AA- Fellowship Hall

Monday, December 21

10:00 Prayer Shawl Team, Library

Tuesday, December 22

Wednesday, December 23

7:00 Choir Practice, Choir Room

Thursday, December 24

5:00 Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service

Sanctuary

Friday, December 25

Saturday, December 26

PASTOR’S EMAIL: tonycollins@volstate.net OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to Noon • 1 to 4:30 p.m. CHURCH OFFICE PHONE: 423-365-6324 (Fax) 423-365-7118

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

YOU ARE INVITED TO A BRIDAL TEA YOU ARE INVITED TO A BRIDAL TEA YOU ARE INVITED TO A BRIDAL TEA in the Family Life Center today,

1:30 - 3 p.m., to honor Davinity Tallent (granddaughter of Judith & Ronnie

Barger) and Benjamin Ross.

NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH TODAY. Enjoy the cantata.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH CURRICULUM is now available. We hope this encourages you to agree to serve periodically with our children, 3rd grade and younger. Please see Susan Collins or call the church office. You may also send Susan an email at sccolins6@gmail.com. THE TEMPLE WINTER LOCKOUT AND RESURRECTIONS FORMS DUE TODAY! See Susan Collins

THE TEMPLE CHRISTMAS PARTY : We leave right after church today and will attend an afternoon matinee. Bring movie ticket and popcorn

money. Lunch provided.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE begins at 5 p.m., Thursday, December 24 th, in the sanctuary. Please join us for this special worship service and enjoy the music, the reading of the Christmas Story, and Holy Communion and Candlelight as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Bring your family and friends.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY TEAM meets at 10 a.m., in the Fellowship

Hall, Tuesday, December 29 th. For more information, contact Sheila

Larson.