Our Mission Statement

EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK: Dec. 25th thru Dec. 31st

Today, 12/25

Tuesday, 12/27

Wednesday, 12/28

9:00am
Adult Bible Studies
9:15am
Childrens Sunday School
10:30am
Worship Service
8:15am ROMEOs
7:00pm CHOIR
7:00pm
Boy Scouts
FAD NIGHT CANCELLED

The office will be closed

Friday, Dec. 23rd and Monday, Dec. 26th, for Christmas.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Jesus filled New Year!!

Serving Christ by Learning, Leading, and Loving

We are glad you are here.

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Thank you for your

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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.

4th SUNDAYDECEMBER 25thCHRISTMAS DAY: There will be no Fellowship Luncheon after worship. Have a wonderful holiday from the U.M.W. to all!!

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: The church is experiencing more calls from those that are
in need of a few extra supplies, especially during the holiday season. We are not a
pantry but our boxes are intended to help a family of four in an emergency situation
for three days. Please help with donations of peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit and
powdered milk. Thanks much!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

We can call on God for help when we feel powerless. When we find ourselves is
situations that threaten our physical, spiritual, or emotional well-being we can
be tempted to despair. If were not careful, we can miss the help God is sending our way timely message, a scripture verse, someone to listen, the prayers of a friend.

PRAYER
Dear God, when we are tempted to lose heart, remind us to look to you and
receive the help you so lovingly offer. Amen.

Druid Hills United Methodist Church

1712 S.E. Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34471
(church) 352-629-5688 * (parsonage) 352-732-8363

Pastor Brian Sanderson

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

Christmas Day

WE HEAR GODS WORD PROCLAIMED

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Sermon Text

John 1:1-14 (NT pg. 91-92)

The Word of God for the People of God

Peoples Response

WE GATHER IN GODS PRESENCE

Sermon Title

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

Pastor Brian

Thanks Be To God

The Call, Comfort and Challenge of Bethlehem

Pastor Brian

WE DEPART TO SERVE AND SHARE GODS LOVE

All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Welcome and Announcements

Hymn of Dedication
O, Come All Ye Faithful
UMH 234
(The altar is open for prayer during this Hymn.)

Bob Greene
Introit & Lighting of Candles

Benediction

Acolytes

Pastor Brian

Benediction Response:

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

UMH 557

WE COME BEFORE GOD IN WORSHIP

Opening Prayer

Pastor Brian

Opening Hymn

Joy to the World

Scripture Reading

Hebrews 1:1-12 (NT pg. 218)

Anthem

UMH 246
Liturgist: Anne Zecca

All the Earth Rejoices

Chancel Choir

WE COME BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER

Hymn of Preparation

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

(while remaining seated)

The poinsettias on the altar placed by church members

in memory and/or honor of loved ones
Last Sundays Giving: $2,009.00 * Attendance: 92 * Salty Service: 27

UMH 240

Thank you so much for giving to the Lord!

Sharing our Praises and Prayer Requests

Pastor Brian

Music Ministry Director: Joan Foren

Head Usher: Steve Rittmayer

Pastoral Prayer

Pastor Brian

Choir Director: Lenny Shank

Nursery Director: Joy Anderson

Greeters: Faith and Abby Sanderson

Administrative
Assistant: Audrey Donaldson

Lords Prayer

UMH 895

Liturgist: Anne Zecca

WE OFFER OUR TITHES AND PRAISE

Prayer of Blessing and Consecration

Pastor Brian

Offering and Offertory

Peoples Response

Doxology

*Congregation standing, as you are able.*

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