Spiro First United Methodist Church

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Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM “Heirloom” .................................................................................................. Rhonda Peterson Main and Broadway Church: 918.962.2538
SERMON “Action!” ......................................................................................................Gary Withrow PO Box 427 Parsonage: 918.962.5445
Spiro, Oklahoma 74959 Pastor’s Cell: 918.839.7568
HYMN OF INVITATION “O Come All Ye Faithful” ............................................................ # 234 UMH
† DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
† POSTLUDE “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow” ................................................................. # 2096 FWS

This Week at Spiro First UMC

Today
Fellowship Meal following worship .......................................................................... 12:30 pm
Church Council Meeting following Fellowship Meal .................................................. 2:00 pm
Wednesday, December 2nd
Circle Christmas Program ............................................................................................. 6:00 pm
Friday and Saturday, December 18th and 19th
Deliver holiday meals on either or both days
Saturday, December 19th
Worship Team Meets ..................................................................................................... 9:00 am
Sunday, December 20th
Sunday School ................................................................................................................ 9:45 am Welcome to Spiro First United Methodist Church
Worship ......................................................................................................................... 11:10 am
Serving the Community Since 1899
4th Sunday in Advent To Know Christ and Make Him Known

Christmas Eve Every Member A Minister

Communion Service Gary Withrow Pastor
Rhonda Peterson Worship Leader
Lighting of the Christ Candle David Peterson Liturgist
Lynne Balzer Guitar
December 24, 7:00 pm Kathleen Cameron Keyboard
Dorothy Tolsdorf Autoharp
 ORDER OF WORSHIP Candle, candle, burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light!
Sunday, December 13, 2009 † OPENING HYMN “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus .................................. # 196 UMH
† OPENING PRAYER (in unison)
Joy Lord, we have come to this place from a world of demands and schedules. We have
sought hope and peace and have found them here. Now we seek the inner joy that
only your presence can bring to our lives. Open our hearts and our spirits to your
love. For we ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN.
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles Creed”.......................................... # 881 UMH
3rd Sunday in Advent – Joy to the World!
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
† Please stand as you are able.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
GATHERING, WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS 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
PRELUDE “Star-Child” ........................................................................................ # 2095 FWS
right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick
Entrance of the Christ Light and the dead.
CALL TO WORSHIP I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the
Come and rejoice in God! forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Let us sing praise to God who continually blesses our lives! † “Gloria Patri” (Glory Be to the Father) ..................................................... # 70 UMH
In the midst of troubles and stress, God is near, offering compassion. PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST AND FELLOWSHIP
Our hope is in the Lord. Let all the people praise God. OFFERING / † DOXOLOGY “Jesus, Name Above all Names” ........................... # 2071 FWS
Let us rejoice in the Lord always, for our joy is in the Lord who blesses us. SCRIPTURE READING .......................................................................................... Isaiah 12:2-6

We will shout for joy, for the Lord is near! Our praises ascend to God for the This is the word of God for the people of God.
mighty things God has done. Thanks be to God.
Let your praise dance and swirl in tribute to God! WORDS OF ASSURANCE / PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
For God has blessed us and saved us. Hallelujah! Praise be to God. AMEN. PASTORAL PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE 3 ADVENT CANDLE – THE CANDLE OF JOY
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THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison)
SCRIPTURE READING –Philippians 4:4-7 ............................................ David Peterson Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come,
REFLECTION .................................................................... Dennis and Rhonda Peterson 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.
† RESPONSE “Advent Song” ................................................................................ Insert Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the
Light the Advent candle three, thing of heavenly harmony Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. AMEN.
Angels singing "Peace on Earth", at the Blessed Savior's birth. PRAYER RESPONSE “Emmanuel” .............................................................. # 204 UMH
Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winder night; † HYMN OF PREPARATION “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” ................................. # 203 UMH
SCRIPTURE READING ........................................................................................... Luke 3:7-18