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EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK: Dec. 11th thru Dec. 17th

Today, 12/11

Tuesday, 12/13

Wednesday, 12/14
Thursday, 12/15

9:00am
9:15am
10:30am
8:15am
10:00am
5:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
5:30pm
12:30pm

Adult Bible Studies

Childrens Sunday School
Worship Service
ROMEOs
WORSHIP COMMITTEE
UMM
CHOIR
Boy Scouts
FAD NIGHT
MODELS

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FROM THE PASTORS DESK: The Season of Advent is fast approaching and
Im sure that it will bring with it Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. This year we will
conduct another Advent Conspiracy Campaign to raise funds for Stop Hunger
Now and local missions. Please consider making a donation to Advent Conspiracy between now and Christmas.
SUNDAYS THEME FOR DECEMBER 18THSISTERHOOD/BROTHERHOOD:
Collecting clothing, shoes and miscellaneous household items for Sisterhood and
Brotherhood. Small bags of donated items may be left on the front two pews of
the church or may be dropped off at the church office.
MODELS: MODELS will be meeting Thursday, 12:30pm., at Brooklyn
Backyard Restaurant for a time of fellowship. Please let office know if you
plan to attend.
4th SUNDAYDECEMBER 25th, CHRISTMAS DAY. There will be no Fellowship Luncheon after worship. Have a wonderful holiday from the U.M.W. TO ALL!
CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS FOR FUMCH: The Florida United Methodist Childrens Home is requesting gift cards instead of buying gifts for the kids. They
prefer Visa/MasterCard/Amex gift cards and/or major chain store cards (Target,
Walmart, etc.) in increments of $10, $20 or $25. Cards may be brought to
church office during the week. Questions? Contact Anne Zecca, local church
representative.
PRAYER: O God, help us to find a new vision of the reason you sent Jesus into
our world. Help us to bring him into our world again in faith, in word, and in actions.

Druid Hills United Methodist Church

1712 S.E. Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34471
352-629-5688

Pastor Brian Sanderson

Email: druidhillsocala@gmail.com
Website: www.druidhillsocala.org

Third Sunday of Advent

WE HEAR GODS WORD PROCLAIMED

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Scripture Text

WE GATHER IN GODS PRESENCE

Luke 1:26-47 (NT pg. 56-57)

Rev. Bob Wannall
The Word of God for the People of God

Peoples Response

Worship Leader: This is the day the Lord has made.

Thanks Be To God

Sermon Title

All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

News! News!

Rev. Bob Wannall

WE DEPART TO SERVE AND SHARE GODS LOVE

Welcome and Announcements

Hymn of Dedication
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
(The altar is open for prayer during this Hymn.)

Bob Greene
Introit & Lighting of Candles

Benediction

Acolytes

Benediction Response:

WE COME BEFORE GOD IN WORSHIP

Opening Prayer

UMH 224

Rev. Bob Wannall

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

UMH 557

Randy Leighton

*Opening Hymn

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Scripture Reading

Isaiah 35:1-10 (OT pg. 663)

Advent Readers and Candle Lighter

Anthem

UMH 196

Liturgist: Melva Sanon

Ed and Pamela DuBois

Theres A Song in the Air

Chancel Choir

WE COME BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER

Hymn of Preparation

It Came upon the Midnight Clear

UMH 218

(The altar is open for prayer during this hymn. Please use the kneeling rail.)

Sharing our Praises and Prayer Requests

Randy Leighton

Pastoral Prayer

Randy Leighton

Lords Prayer

UMH 895

WE OFFER OUR TITHES AND PRAISE

Prayer of Blessing and Consecration

Doxology

*Congregation standing, as you are able.*

The poinsettias on the altar placed by church members

in memory and/or honor of loved ones
Last Sundays Giving: $4,603.00 * Attendance: 88 * Salty Service: 18
Electronic Giving (Vanco) for November : $1,950.44
Thank you so much for giving to the Lord!
Music Ministry Director: Joan Foren

Head Usher: Steve Rittmayer

Choir Director: Lenny Shank

Nursery Director: Joy Anderson

Greeter: Terri Silvola-Finch

Administrative
Assistant: Audrey Donaldson

Liturgist: Melva Sanon

Randy Leighton

Offering and Offertory

*Peoples Response

Please remember to turn your cell phone OFF during the service.
Please wear your name tag. Name tags are available in the narthex.

UMH #95

PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PEOPLE IN PRAYER THIS WEEK:

Emil Hass, Julia Cole, Nick & Edith Caroleo, Doris Pitts, Ruth Vaughn,
Jane Stahurski, Diana Whiteman, Mickey Stevens, Patrick Polsin,
Marianne Bingham, John and Angela OBrien, Steve Rittmayer, Ray Foren,
Carol Lett, Stan Lett and Family