10:55 am - First United Methodist Church

If you do not have a church home,
we invite you to join our First United Methodist Family!
Sunday Worship Services*
Traditional 8:25 am & 10:55 am
New Creation 9:45 am - Chapel
Sunday School*
9:45 am
Music Ministries
Kids Music & Bible Club—Wednesdays 4:30 pm
Instrumental Ensemble - Wednesdays 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir - Wednesdays 7:00 pm*
Handbell Choir - Thursdays 6:30 pm
(September through June)
Children’s Church*
During 10:55 am service
FUMPers Preschool Program
Weekday mornings
Christian Education Opportunities
Sundays 9:45 am*
Wednesdays 6:15 pm*
Youth Ministry
Youth HQ - Sundays 11:00 am & 5:00 pm
Praise Team - Wednesday 4:30 pm
Sunday, November 30, 2014
First Sunday in Advent
419 N.E. First Street,
Gainesville, Florida 32601
352-372-8523
www.fumcgnv.org
10:55 am
(September through May - 373-0108)
Young Adult Fellowship G.A.P
Graduates and Professionals
Small Group - Sundays 9:45 am
*Nursery provided in Epworth Hall
The members of the Church are its ministers.
They are assisted by the following Support Team.
Rev. Sara McKinley, Senior Pastor
smckinley@fumcgnv.org
372-8523 ext. 27 (Cell: 954-873-7825)
Pastor David Averill, Associate Pastor
Youth and Young Adult Ministries
daverill@fumcgnv.org
372-8523 ext. 14 (Cell: 706-414-9002)
Julie Cole, Church Administrator
jcole@fumcgnv.org
372-8523, ext. 18
Robert W. “B.J.” Jackson,
Director of Music Ministries
music1@fumcgnv.org
372-8523 ext. 20 (Cell: 352-222-6744)
Amy C. Watson, Director
Children and Preschool Ministries
fumpers@fumcgnv.org
373-0108 (Direct Line to FUMPers)
Sarah Kelly, Youth Intern
Cell: (772) 563-3558
Lorraine Amick, Organist
Lorraine@fumcgnv.org
Lynn Sandefur-Gardner, Choral Accompanist
lynn.sandefur@sfcollege.edu
Jenny Eckenrode
Director of Children’s Choir & Celebration Ringers
jeckenrode1@cox.net
Lenora Rousseau
New Creation Worship Leader
lenorapartyof5@gmail.com
Alesia Averill, Office Assistant
352-372-8523 ext. 11
alesia@fumcgnv.org
Monique Roberg, Head Nursery Attendant
Wendy Callaha, Church Cook
(352) 283-2997
Tony Taylor, Custodian
tony.firstchurch@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. Ken Carter
Florida Area Bishop
Rev. Sue Haupert-Johnson
North Central Florida District Superintendent
A DEFIBRILLATOR IS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR & WEST WALL OF EPWORTH HALL.
Our Hearts, Our Minds, and our Doors are open to all.
We are the People of The Unit ed Methodist Chur ch
Celebration of Worship
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 885 (red hymnal)
The Nursery, located in Epworth Hall, is available for all morning activities for children birth - 4 years old.
Out of respect for our worship, please silence all electronic devices prior to the service.
Sound system hearing aids are available from the ushers upon request.
Please stand as you are able.
Announcements (Please complete Connection Card and place in offering plate.)
Mission Box
United Methodist Children’s Home
PRELUDE
“En ist ein Ros’ entsprugen ”
Robert Jackson
Jim Nation
Lorraine Amick
Johannes Brahams
FUMC Acolytes
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH - CANDLE OF HOPE (see insert)
MIENEKE
PSALM 80 pgs. 801-802 (red hymnal) with sung response 1
Robert Jackson
RECEIVING GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS (unison)
Rev. Averill
Our Heavenly Father, we worship you. You are the God who does awesome deeds that
we did not expect! You have come down from on high, sending your precious Son
Jesus to make your presence tangible. You work wonders for those who wait for you.
Thank you for sending your Spirit to work in our life. Give us patience as we wait for
the revealing of your glorious kingdom. May the gifts and offerings we present today
serve your purposes as we await your coming in glory. Come soon, Lord Jesus! Amen.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“Every Valley”
Jim & Dorothy Nation
~ written by Christine Sine, and posted on Godspace.
http://godspace.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/a-prayer-for-the-first-sunday-of-advent-2011/
“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
GLORIA PATRI No. 70 (red hymnal)
(based on Isaiah 64, from www.gbod.org)
CALL TO WORSHIP (Please stand as you are able and read responsively.)
Robert Jackson
Leader: The coming of our Lord is near, and we wait in joyful expectation.
People: Draw close, Lord Jesus Christ, shed your light on all that is filled with
darkness.
Leader: The coming of our Lord is near, And we wait with hope filled hearts,
People: Draw close, God’s beloved son, Teach us the wonder of your all-embracing
love.
Leader: The coming of our Lord is near, and we wait for God’s redeeming presence;
draw close, Savior of all creation.
People: Our hearts ache for justice, our minds long for holiness, our spirits seek for
unity.
Leader: The coming of our Lord is near, and we wait for the fulfillment of God’s
promises.
People: Draw close, reconciler and transformer of all things. Renew our world,
restore your peace, display your righteousness.
Leader: The coming of our Lord is near, and we wait for God’s light to shine over all
the earth.
People: Draw close, pain bearer, life giver, love sharer, Shine through us, in us,
around us, shine for the world to see.
Leader: The coming of our Lord is near, and we wait attentive to the signs of his
coming.
All:
Draw close, Lord Jesus Christ, God beyond imagining, fully God yet truly
human, draw close. Amen.
HYMN No. 196 (red hymnal)
Robert Jackson
HYFRYDOL
Chancel Choir
Joseph Martin
DOXOLOGY No. 94 (red hymnal - NOTE: This is a new version)
CHILDREN’S MOMENT (all sing)
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Rev. David Averill
(As the children come forward, the congregation sings No. 2233 from The Faith We Sing - black hymnal)
ALL: This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng.
Water, God's Word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Leader: Lord, In your mercy.
People: Hear our prayer.
Rev. Averill
THE LORD’S PRAYER No. 895 (red hymnal)
HYMN No. 2089 (black hymnal)
SERMON TEXT
“Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice”
Isaiah 40:1-11
LAGRANGE
Rev. Averill
[NIV pg. 1119]
Reader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
Prepare the Way of the Lord
HYMN No. 210 (red hymnal)
“Toda la Tierra” (All Earth Is Waiting)
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
Rev. Averill
TAULÈ
Rev. Averill
“Ash Grove”
Paul R. Otte
Lorraine Amick
LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH
CANDLE OF HOPE
Reader 1: O God, we light the first candle of Advent – the candle of hope.
(A member of a family lights the first candle.)
Reader 1: We kindle it with hope. We long for you to come to our world, to break through and
reign with compassion, justice, and peace.
Reader 2: The prophet Isaiah also cried to God to tear open heaven and come down. He called
God's people to do right. Isaiah called them to be refashioned like clay by God, the
potter. This Advent, we call out to God.
People:
Mighty God, creator of the world, break through all that keeps us from you. We
ask for your mercy and reform us in your image. This Advent, visit us with your
hope, peace, joy and love. Amen.
Sung Response: Advent Song verse 1 (see reverse page)
LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH
CANDLE OF HOPE
Reader 1: O God, we light the first candle of Advent – the candle of hope.
(A member of a family lights the first candle.)
Reader 1: We kindle it with hope. We long for you to come to our world, to break through and
reign with compassion, justice, and peace.
Reader 2: The prophet Isaiah also cried to God to tear open heaven and come down. He called
God's people to do right. Isaiah called them to be refashioned like clay by God, the
potter. This Advent, we call out to God.
People:
Mighty God, creator of the world, break through all that keeps us from you. We
ask for your mercy and reform us in your image. This Advent, visit us with your
hope, peace, joy and love. Amen.
Sung Response: Advent Song verse 1 (see reverse page)