of Collinsville, Illinois - First United Methodist Church

Our Church Family Page . . .
(Concerns are listed for 4 weeks unless resubmitted)
Week #4
Week #3
Family of Louis “Ed” DuPree
Emma Buxton (Mom of Orville)
Mark Arcuri (son-in-law of Jackie Ehlenfeldt))
Jo Giofre
Linda Foster
Family of Dorthy Carter (Mother of our DS
Rev. Gary Wilson)
Week #2
Week #1
Mark Fresen
Family of Tony Schuetzenhofer
Family of Pat Sparks (friend, Jessica Wysocki)
Family of Matt Cleeman (fr, Jessica Wysocki)
Karen Garner, Office Manager
Dwayne Boren, Custodian
Sue Abbott, Pianist/Choir Director
Liz Horn, Pianist
Dianna Bickel, Handbell Director
Mike Fry, Liturgist
Mark Horn, Pastor
Office Phone: 618/344-3824
Fax: 618/344-0331
Email: collinsvilleumc@yahoo.com
Website Address: collinsvilleumc.com
Today’s GreetersKaren & Mike Garner
Next Week - Cindy Young
This Week’s Events . . . .
Sunday, December 27th-1st Sunday After Christmas
8:15am Prayer Group
9:00am Sunday School
10:15am Worship
Monday, December 28th6:00pm Tops - Wesley Hall
7:00pm Dulcimer’s
7:30pm Choir Rehearsal - Music Room
Tuesday, December 29th9:30am Healing Stitches Shawl Ministry - Parlor
Wednesday, December 30thThursday, December 31st-New Year’s Eve
Friday, January 1st-Happy New Year 2010!
Sunday, January 3rd-Epiphany Sunday
8:15am Prayer Group
9:00am New Year’s Breakfast - Wesley Hall
10:15am Worship
Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, January 5th-Healing Stitches, 9:30am
Tuesday, January 5th-Priscilla Circle, 11:00am
Wednesday, January 6th-Priscilla Workday, 9:00am
Wednesday, January 6th-Wacky Kids Klub, 6:00pm
Wednesday, January 6th-Bible Study, 6:30pm
Thursday, January 9th-UM Men, 8:00am
Sunday, January 10th-Coffee Fellowship Begins
Our Mission is to devote our lives to knowing Jesus personally as our friend and guide,
invite others to meet our Savior, and encourage all to follow and grow in the knowledge
of Jesus as their Lord.
Prayer Thought
Before we knew God, God knew us and loved us.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
of Collinsville, Illinois
“A place to find an engaging & forgiven relationship with God and His Children.”
Good Morning!
Announcements & Greeting
Prelude
*Call to Worship
Leader: Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given!
People: God has brought light into every darkness.
Leader: The promises of God are fulfilled! Wonderful
Counselor! Mighty God! Everlasting Father! Prince of Peace!
People: We hear, even today, a chorus of angels bringing
good news of great joy to all the people.
*Songs of Worship: “Joy to the World” No. 246
“That Boy-Child of Mary” No. 241
Our Family Time of Prayer
Each worshipper is invited to come & pray at our altar rail during part or all of our prayer time.
Prayer Hymn
“How Great Thou Art”
No. 77
O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
consider all the worlds thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee;
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee;
How great thou art, how great thou art!
Time of Quiet Prayer & Meditation—Pastoral Prayer—The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is
the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Special Music
“The First Noel”
“Joy to the World”
“We Three Kings”
Bell Choir
Announcements . . .
Children’s Message
(Children through Grade 3 may leave for Discovery Club)
Offertory
We give God’s requested tithe & special gifts
Prayer of Dedication
Offertory Praise
*Doxology
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Special Music
“The Shepherd’s Carol”
Choir
Listening to God’s Words:
Luke 2:15-20 (TNIV)
15
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one
another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has
told us about.”
16
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in a
manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told
them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to
them.
19
But Mary treasured up all the things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds
returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which
were just as they had been told.
God’s Message to Us
*Hymn of Promise
*Benediction
*Postlude
“Watch Your Step”
Pastor Mark Horn
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
No. 251
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*Please stand with us when able
December Manna Basket. . .today will be the last day to collect for the
Collinsville Area Food Pantry (specific items) - Paper products (paper towels,
toilet tissue, Kleenex), Baby products (diapers, baby wipes, jar baby food), and
Hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, feminine items). Monetary donations
are also welcomed. Make checks to FUMC. Help us help them by bringing what you can.
On-going Food Pantry Focus. . .will be Canned soup, Crackers, Canned meats & stews, Hot
or cold cereals. Please give as you can. Items can be placed in the Food Pantry box @ Mission
Corner in the Narthex. Volunteers are always needed; call 346-1861 if you can help in any way.
Contributions for 2009. . .Today, December 27th, will be the last day we are able to receive
contributions for the 2009 tax year. Check your financial plan to see if this timely gift may
benefit you.
Upper Rooms. . .for January-February 2010 are available on the table in the Narthex.
2010 Giving Envelopes. . .will be available in the Narthex following the worship service.
New numbers have been assigned for 2010 giving so start using these the first week in
January 2010. Please recycle any envelopes you may have at home or bring them in &
drop in the marked basket & we will recycle them for you. Thank you.
2010 Flower Calendar. . .is available on the bulletin board in the east wing (near the
elevator). Herr Cullop-Jennings Florist has agreed to provide flowers for those who sign up.
Cost will be $20 per vase or $35 for 1 larger vase. If you would like to sign the calendar,
designate what the flowers are for (i.e., birthday, anniversary, etc.) & call Karen in the church
office,344-3824, a week before your date signed for. She will call in your order. Checks should
be made out to FUMC & can be dropped off in the office or collection plate. Thank you.
Christmas Offering. . .to date we have received $1,075 to be given to the Collinsville Area
Ministerial Association (CAMA) to help with the ongoing expenses of helping those less
fortunate. Thank you for your generosity.
Coffee Fellowship Resumes. . .January 10th in the Parlor. Coffee & tea will be availAvailable for Worship Use:
Large print bulletins, hymnals & Bibles, Personal PA Hearing Receivers.
If you need assistance with any of the above items, please see one of our ushers.
New Year’s Sunday School Breakfast,
January 3rd, at 9:00am in Wesley Hall
Together, we will share breakfast to celebrate the old year and ring in the
new! Worship will be @ 10:15am. Plan to bring someone with you!
able prior to Sunday School & following worship. Please stop by for a warm beverage &
fellowship.
Your 2010 Commitment Cards. . .thank you to all who have completed & returned their
2010 Commitment cards. To date we have received a commitment of $150,340. If you have not
returned your Commitment card, please do so & drop in the offering plate or the church office.
Sheila Walsh Live. . .at Christ UMC, Saturday, March 13th, 9:00am-3:00pm. Tickets are $20
each with optional $10 box lunch. First come, first served seating - no reserved seating. Tickets
are available at www.connectingwithchrist.com or call 277-4659. Tickets will go quickly.
NOTE: Several women will be attending this program from our church. If you would be
interested in attending as a group, please call Karen in the office, 344-3824, & she can sign
everyone up at the same time.