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“O Come All Ye Faithful”
Psalm 96
Shelby Haack; Emily Neubauer Brienna Haack; Robert M.G. Neubauer
Dear God, who comes to us in Jesus, on this night as we celebrate his birth , let the cleansing and renewing power of Christ come into our hearts, that we might find peace and joy with You forever. Amen.
"Joy to the World"
Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7
"See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw"
Luke 2:1-7
"Away in a Manger" you may remain seated.
The Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:8-14 *Carol: "Angels We Have Heard on High"
Prelude Words of Welcome *Carol: Responsive Reading: Lighting the Advent Wreath: Opening Prayer: *Carol: The Old Testament Lesson: Anthem: The Gospel Lesson: Carol:
Rev. Heidi Reinker
verses 1, 2, 3 and 6 # 234
p. 815
verses 1, 2 and 4 # 246
sung by the Choir with the Praise Band
verses 1 and 3 only # 217
#238
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Words of Centering "For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9: 6 NIV
Luke 2:15-20
"The Gift of Christmas"
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"
instrumental music
"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
Eternal God, by the birth of Jesus Christ, you gave yourself to the world. Grant that, being born in our hearts, Jesus may save us from all our sins, and restore within us Your image and like-ness. By your Spirit, help us to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives while we await Christ's return. Purify us from all evil, and make us eager to do what is good. And may everlast-ing praise and glory be yours, O Lord! Amen. You do not have to be a member of this congregation or denomination to receive the Lord's supper. If you are seeking to know and love the Lord Jesus Christ, you are welcome to the table. Simply come forward at the direction of the ushers, take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup of juice. You may pray standing at the rail in front after receiving the bread and juice, if you so desire, before returning to your seat. If you need communion served to you in your seat due to mobility issues, please let the usher know, and we will come to you when all are served.
Special Music during Communion " O Holy Night" Carol: “Silent Night, Holy Night” [During the singing of the closing hymn, you are invited to light a candle as the light is passed
from the aisle; please dip your unlit candle into the lit one.)
The Gospel Lesson: Sermon: *Carol: The Christmas Offering *Carol Christmas Prayer: The Sacrament of Holy Communion
*Benediction
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Pastor Heidi Reinker
# 240
organist Jeff Burke
verse 4 only # 230
sung by Diane Hiddleson, choir director
# 239
Join us on Christmas Day for our 10 am Worship
& fellowship hour after the service
May God bless you with His presence and peace. Merry Christmas! If you don’t already have a church home, we invite you to join us for worship on Sundays at 10 am.
Please Note: Pastor Heidi will not be on vacation between Christmas Eve & New Year’s,
so please feel free to contact her as needed. Pastor Heidi and Jim Reinker look forward to seeing you December 30th at the Parsonage for their open house from 3 pm to 7 pm.
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Altar/Organ Flowers: Poinsettia Sunday
Coffee Hour: Karen Roberts
Nursery Caregiver: Rena Whalen
Greeter:
Liturgist: Paulette Wilson
Liturgical Resources:
Call to Worship Flames of the Spirit- Ruth C. Duck ed. pg. 7
Opening Prayer Touch Holiness- edited by Ruth C. Duck and Maren Tirabassi p. 7
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Those who are hospitalized:
Those who are home:
Eugenia Nowaczewski - Mother-in-law of Terri Nowaczewski(7/20)
Norman Barnsdale - Spouse of Nina Barnsdale (7/20)
Mardell Hull-(7/20)
Morris Prater– Father of Tom Prater (7/20)
Jean Clarkson– Aunt to Jan Wynn (7/20)
Joe Wilson (7/20)
Terri Nowaczewski (7/20) Sally Thornton–Karen Roberts friend (8-16)
Donna Partillo– Karen Roberts friend (8-16)
Nola Ward –Member (7/20)
Marshall Dunlap - Pastor UMC (7/20) Stan Miller
Mary Wanat-Jan Wynn’s friend (7/20)
Bob Perfetti—Ruth Kasenow (7/16) Sandi Brewer– Ruth Ann Brewer (7/20)
Alex Nicol– Ruth Ann Brewer (7/16)
Those serving our country:
1LT Theresa Burt (Navy, California) Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of
Faith Cookson
MAJ Nathaniel Davis (Army, Texas)
CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer
Jesse L. Warren (Marines) - grandson of Sally Okerstrom
CPO Dillon Dossey (Navy) - nephew of Ruth Ann Brewer
Please note: Names added to this list will be removed every 4 weeks.
(7/16 means 4 weeks, 7/20 means stays on until asked to be removed)
Please contact the church office if you would like a name to remain longer than the 4 week time period.
In Our Thoughts and Prayers...
If you know of anyone who should be listed here, please call the church office.
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Given In Memory Of:
Lucille, Maddox, Brendan Stokes, and Ruth, Gerhard, Gerry, Robert Voss
by Mary Anne and Ken Voss
Parents, Grandparents: Jerry and Dolores Vallade by The Creekmore Family
Parents, Grandparents, Great Grandparents:
Charles and Jeanette Shannon and
Ernest and Ivy Wynn by Wynn and Prater Families
Tillie A. Vickery and Margaret A. Vickery by The Neubauer Family
Mother, Leona Schweitzer by The Neubauer Family
Mother, Frances Blair & Father, Robert Clark by Janice Woolcott
Husband, Donald Kasenow by Ruth Kasenow
Mother, Dean Cowan by Ruth Kasenow
Sister-in-law, Shirley Byers by Jo & Bob Kampschoer
Brother-in-law, Sam Heron by Jo & Bob Kamoschoer
Pearl Supple, Thomas & Margaret Myers by Kathy Myers
Charles and Mary Jane Pike by Charles Pike
Family, Helen, Chester and James Wilson and Joy Anthony
by Joe and Paulette Wilson
Parents, Melissa and Warren Shoemaker by Joe and Paulette Wilson
Karleen Jones by Tim and Rena Whalen
Hazel Roberts, Hazel Batten, And Margaret Batten, Richard Roberts,
by Bill, Patty, and Karen Roberts
Lydia Hauer by Karen Roberts
Parents, Jack & Lila Lawrance by Sue Erickson
Parents Paul & Nellie Gordon by Dorothy Gordon
Christmas Poinsettias 2016
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Christmas Poinsettias 2016
Given In Honor Of: Richard Rennie by The Creekmore Family
My Children: Deborah, Joy, Richelle and
grandchild Effie by Pat McCall
Our Great-Grandchildren: Michelle, Kevin, Gabrielle and Liam (known as GG and Grandpa Bob)
by Jo and Bob Kampschoer
John & Donna Haack by The Neubauer Family
My family and friends by Kathy Myers
All my family who have passed by Ruth Ann Brewer
My First United Family-Love to All by Ramona & Robert Moyski
Mardell Hull by Jackie Hull
Christmas Open House
at the Parsonage
2604 Lenox On Friday, December 30th
from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Just bring yourself & family
no gifts please.
ChristNet/Overnight
February 19-26, 2017 Judy Howells is looking for 1 or 2 persons to be Co-Coordinator(s) for the ChristNet over-night sleep-in. To help organize, set up, moni-tor night shut-ins, etc for the week in Febru-ary. If interested please call Judy Howells or the church office. Thank You!
Community and Trenton First Announcements
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Praying and Singing in the World House”
23 Annual Celebration
Sunday, January 8th, 2017 at 3 pm
Centro Familiar Christian United Methodist Church
1270 Waterman
Detroit, MI 48209
Using the QR Code or @FUMCTrenton
First United Methodist Church
2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066
Pastor Heidi’s Contact Information: Home: (734) 676-0041
Cell: (734) 407-9515
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Heidi Reinker
Website: www.FirstUnitedMethodistofTrenton.com E-mail: [email protected]
Ministers: All The People
Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker
Church Admin: Ramona Moyski
Organist: Jeff Burke
Custodian: Karen Roberts
December Sunday: 12/25: 10 am Christmas Day worship with coffee hour
Tuesday: 12/27: No Bible study
Thursday: 12/29 No Choir or Praise Band
Friday: 12/30: 3-7 pm Open House at Parsonage-2604 Lenox in Trenton
Saturday: 12/31: New Year’s Eve
January Sunday: 1/1: 10 am New Year’s Day worship service
Monday: 1/2: 8 am Breakfast & devotions at Mom’s restaurant
Tuesday: 1/3: No Bible Study It will resume on January 10th
Thursday: 1/5: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band
Sunday: 1/8: 3 pm 23rd Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ:
Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone!
