The SoundS of SilenT nighT

Behold, he haS Come Choir

ChriSTmaSTime Choir featuring ignite Voices

mary did you Know Choir

all iS well Choir

ThaT liTTle BaBy Choir

i heard The BellS on ChriSTmaS day Choir

rhapSody of ChriSTmaS Choir

SpeakersRandall Byrd Lisa Lowry

Technical SupportStephen Marshall, media directorCody Bradford, soundJames King, video

InstrumentalistsTony Johnston, pianistLisa Lowry, pianistGeorgia Gibson, HandbellsDenise Givney, Handbells

ChanCel Choir

TenorStephen CottenMonty NewsomBob Sehon

BassBilly JordanWayne Thames

SopranoRhonda BanmanLinda BarnhartCharlotte ByrdLou DanielBetsy GekiereLamanda GriffithMaaike PlantingaMaria RuelasPat WrightMarcy Yates

AltoJan AndrewsBecky ArterburyYvonne HamptonJudy KirbyCarolyn NewsomJackie StempelJoy Stone

Marilyn Joyce, Music Director

Sunday, december 16, 20188:30 am & 11:00 am

pocket Verse:

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

prelude Lisa Lowry

welCome

Call To worShip Lisa Lowry

Choral Call To worShip & reSponSeSilent night, holy night,

Son of god, love’s pure lightwith the dawn of redeeming grace.

Jesus, lord, at Thy birth,Jesus, lord, at Thy birth.

lighTing of The adVenT Candle of peaCe (11:00) Law Family Eric, Maegen, Jobe & Knox SpoKen reSponSe of The people

fill us with your peace and light,make the world so calm and bright

A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him. He shall judge with righteousness. The wolf shall live with the little lamb, the leopard

shall lie down with the kid, and a little child shall lead them. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. A child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is named

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 11: 1-4)

*hymn Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus UM #196

*paSToral prayer

*The lord’S prayer

SCripTure John 1:1-18 Lisa Lowry

The SoundS of SilenT nighTBehold, he haS Come

Words by Claire Cloninger, Music & Arrangement by: Robert Sterling Soloist: Tony Johnston

Behold He has come (He is) God’s only Son

He is the One sent to save usBehold He has come God’s only SonHe is the One we adore.

And we lay down our crowns before HimAnd we lift up our hearts to adore HimHe’s God’s only Son the long awaited OneBehold, behold, He has come.

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Christmas is here! Emmanuel has come to dwell- Let the world rejoice with a message of peace on Earth and tidings of good cheer.

ChriSTmaSTime Words and Music by Michael W. Smith and Joana Carlson

Soloist, Linda Barnhart, Judy Kirby, Handbells, Georgia Gibson & Denise Givneyfeaturing Ignite Voices.

Ring Christmas bells, ring them loud with a message bringing peace on the earth, Tidings of good cheer!Come, carolers, come and join with angels singing, “Joy to the World”, Christmas time is here again.Children, gather around and listen, you’ll hear the sound of angels filling the sky, Telling everyone Christmas time is here!Ring, Christmas bell, ring them loud with a message bringing peace on the earth, tidings of good cheer! Come, Carolers, come and join with the angels singing, “Joy to the world!”Christmas time is here again.Loved ones close to our hearts and strangers in lands afar,

Together sharing the joy. Emmanuel, Go Tell the World!He has come to dwell! The time is near! With one voice, Let the world rejoice!Christmas! Ring the bells! Oh, ring the bells of Christmas, Christmas time! (2 x) Ring, Christmas bells, ring them loud with a message bringing peace on the earth, tidings of good cheer!Come, carolers, come and join with the angels singing, “Joy to the world!”Christmas time is here!Ring Christmas bells, ring them loud with a message bringing peace on the earth, tidings of good cheer!

Come carolers, come and join with the angels singing “Joy to the world!” Christmas time is here again!

offerTory prayer “For God so loved the world, that God gave … !”

John 3:16 (adapted)

*doXology UM #95

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

I wonder if Mary fully understood the power, the majesty, and the wonder that she cradled in her arms that first Christmas night. I wonder if she realized that when she caressed those tiny hands and fingers, those were the same hands that had scooped out oceans and formed the rivers and mountains… and those little feet could have walked on stars. Mary must have been overwhelmed when she kissed her new-born Child, knowing that

she was kissing the cheek of the Everlasting God.

mary, did you Know?Words and Music by Buddy Greene | Mark Lowry

Arrangement by: Buddy Greene

Mary did you know That your baby boy Would one day walk on water?Mary did you know That your baby boy Would save our sons and daughters?Did you know That your baby boy Has come to make you new?This Child that you delivered Will soon deliver you. Mary, did you know?

Mary did you know, That your baby boy, Would give sight to the blind man?Mary did you know, That your baby boy, Would calm a storm with His hand?Did you know, That your baby boy, has walked where angels trod?And when you kiss your little baby, You’ve kissed the face of God?Oh Mary did you know? Did you know?

The blind will see, The deaf will hear, The dead will live again!The lame will leap, The dumb will speak, The praises of the Lamb!

Oh Mary did you know, That your baby boy, Is Lord of all creation?Mary did you know, That your baby boy, Will one day rule the nations?Did you know, That your baby boy, Is heaven’s perfect Lamb?And the sleeping Child you’re holding, Is the great I Am!Mary, did you know?(Repeat)

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all iS wellWords and Music by Michael W. Smith and Wayne Kirkpatrick

Soloist: Betsy Gekiere

All is well, All is well. Let there be peace on earth.Christ is come, Go and tell that he is in a manger. Sing al-le, sing alleluia!

All is well, all is well. Lift up your voice and sing.Born is now, Emmanuel. Born is our Lord and Savior. Sing Alleluia! Sing alleluia! All is well!

Born is now, Emmanuel. Born is our Lord and Savior. Sing alleluia!Sing Alleluia, All is well, All is well.

ThaT liTTle BaBywith Joy To The worldWords and Music by Diane Wilkinson

Soloist: Maria Ruelas

Joy to the World the Lord is come;Let earth receive her King.

Once there were three wise men who were following a star,Traveling from Bethlehem from eastern lands so far.They heard about a birth there, an anointed Holy One,Born to be Messiah, God’s only begotten Son.

That Little Baby, He was born of a virgin;He was sent down to save us and to bear every burden.He was God in the flesh so let the hallelujahs ring;That little Baby is a King.

Angels were descending on that bright and starry night,Shepherds came to see that Child beneath that star so bright.That Baby in a manger in that little Jewish town,One day will rule this universe, creation will bow down!

That little Baby, He was born of a virgin;He was sent down to save us and to bear every burden.He was God in the flesh, so let the hallelujahs ring; That little Baby is a King.

Joy to the world! Joy to the world!He was sent down to save us and to bear every burden.He was God in the flesh, so let the hallelujahs ring; That little Baby is a King.

8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about

them, and they were filled with fear. 10 But the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy which will come to all the people: 11 for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Christ, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you

will find a child wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God

in the highest and on earth peace good will to men!”

i heard The BellS on ChriSTmaS dayWords by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow & Music by Jean Baptiste Calking

New Words & Music by Bernie Herms, Mark Hall and Dale Oliver Arranged by Dave Williamson Soloist: Ayva Moore

I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar carols play, And mild and sweetTheir songs repeat of peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Refrain: And the bells are ringing “Peace on earth.” Like a choir, they’re singing “Peace on earth.” In my heart I hear them “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

And in despair I bowed my head, “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, goodwill to men.”

Refrain: And the bells are ringing “Peace on earth.” Like a choir, they’re singing “Peace on earth.” Does anybody hear them? “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

Then rang the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; Peace on earth, peace on earth. the wrong shall fail, the right prevail with peace on earth, goodwill to men.”

Then ringing, singing on its way, the world revolved from night to day. A voice, a chime, a chant sublime of peace on earth, goodwill to men.

Refrain: And the bells are ringing “Peace on earth.” Like a choir, they’re singing “Peace on earth.” With our hearts, we’lI hear them “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

Do you hear the bells? They’re ringing “Peace on earth.” Like the angels singing “Peace on earth.” Open up your heart and hear them “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

Peace on earth. Peace on earth. Peace on earth goodwill to men.

a rhapSody of ChriSTmaSO Holy Night, Words and Music by Adolphe Adam; Angels We Have Heard on High, Traditional;

What Child Is This, Traditional; Silent Night, Music by Franz Gruber, Words by Joseph Mohr

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth.Long lay the world in sin and error pinningTill he appeared and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!O night divine! O night when Christ was born,O night divine! O night, O night divine!

Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains;

And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo!

What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing:Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary.Lullay, thou little tiny child, by, by, lully, lullay.Lullay, thou little tiny child, by, by, lully, lullay.

This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing:Haste, haste to bring him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary.

Silent night! Holy night! All is calm. All is bright.Round you Virgin, Mother and child!Holy infant so tender and mild.Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Amen!

wordS of graTiTude

hymn The First Noel UM 245, vs. 4

BenediCTion

Choral reSponSe Go Ye Now in Peace, Words & Music by Joyce Eilers Chancel Choir

poSTlude Tony Johnston

Prayer List

Please Note: Names added to the prayer list will remain on the list for 30 days if needed. They will be relisted by request.

Willie BaneMary BeatlesLinda Sue BentleyDavid BrewerPatti BrewerJanie BynumCharlotte ByrdPatty CheatwoodTim ClipsonCarolyn DaltonNorma Jean DraperKenny DuckBarbara Dunn

Joanna EarlStevie Joe EvansFreda EvansVictoria FletcherJan Banman GraciaRichard HaynieJean Lowry HaysNadine JenningsJolynn JohnsonRobert JonesKinley Ruth KadenMargaret MannJean Ann Marshall

Lou Gene MaxtonDennis McBrideCharlotteWhitesides McFarlinKenneth McGeeSusan McGeeJessie MillsLanny MooreDon NewsomMarla NolleyBlaine NordinDawn ParsonsStacey Ping

Dorothy PriceHelen PriceLena Mae ReederDon RoseRobyn ScottChris SheltonSarah SheltonTom ShielsLeye Ann SmithPeggy StuttsGeorge TurnerThe Welker FamilyMonty White

Sympathy to... ...Kathey Gutschlag, on the passing of her father, Jesse Mills.

What Joy?????The joy of Christmas can turn into a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time. But help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide confidential, one-on-one, Christian care. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and support you through the holidays and as long as your need persists.

When life seems overwhelming, perhaps a Stephen Minister can assist you. Want to know more?

Talk to Pastor Cotten or call Pat Hudson at 903-588-3116 or Mary Bane at 903-860-2193.

POINSETTIAS 2018We thank each and every one who contrib-uted to our Christmas decorations by dedi-cating a poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. Poinsettias may be taken home after the Christmas Eve Candlelight

Communion Service.

In Memory of Donated byWanda Givney Gary & Denise GivneyGlen Beman Gary & Denise GivneyOur Parents Rex & Carolyn TilleryJames Duck Jean DuckOur Parents Pat & Steve WrightMary & Red Tyler Ben, Sandra & Tami TylerHi & Nina Rose Walker Ben, Sandra & Tami TylerBrothers & Sisters Ben, Sandra & Tami TylerMaurine Stevenson Mike & Lamanda GriffithJoe & Foye Griffith Mike & Lamanda GriffithJimmy Shelton Billy & Veronica JordanSid LeslieFrances McQueen Neil & Carol Ann ScottConner X. RussellCharles & Dean TeagueTroy ArterburyBill & Mid Welker Becky Arterbury

Becky Arterbury

Neil & Carol Ann ScottEd & Marilyn Joyce

Ellen Leslie

In Honor of Donated byOur Children Pat & Steve WrightOur Children Ed & Marilyn Joyce

Finance Counters December

09 Randall Byrd Neil Scott 16 Mike Fisk Tom Sample 23 Linda Moore Deb Morris 24 - 5pm James King ? 24- 7pm Linda Barnhart ?30 Stan Silva Steve Wright

Administrative Meetings

finance meetingMonday, December 17

6:30 pm

wednesday nite live

Wednesday Nite Live Activities return January 9, 2019

WedneSdAy nite Livedinner

WiLL return JAnuAry 9, 2019

FUMC Holiday Office HoursMon & Tues, Dec. 24 & 25 Closed

Wed, Dec. 26 Open 9:00 - 12:00

Thurs & Fri, Dec. 27 & 28 Closed

Mon, Dec. 31 Open

Tues, Jan. 1, 2019 Closed

Wed, Jan. 2 Resume regular hours

from the Office Staff

Sunday, december 16

8:30 am Worship Service

9:30 am Refreshments

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

4:00 pm Youth

Monday, december 17

6:30 pm Finance Meeting

This Week

MINISTRIESMINISTERS THE CONGREGATION

CHILd CARE dIRECTOR Ellen Leslie

MUSIC dIRECTOR Marilyn Joyce

MUSICIAN Tony Johnston

MEdIA dIRECTOR Stephen Marshall

CHURCH AdMINISTRATOR Kathy Byrd

AdMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT Lynne Overstreet

FACILITY MANAGEMENT Cody Bradford

PRESCHOOL dIRECTOR Ashley Trantham

CHILdREN’S dIRECTOR Pam Greenberg

YOUTH dIRECTOR Cindy Mcdonald

PASTOR Rev. Stephen Cotten