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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55

OPENING PRAYER

PRELUDE He is Born, The Divine Christ Child Traditional

INTROIT Of the Father's Love Begotten

*ADVENT PRAYEREternal God, in Your providence You made all ages

a preparation for the kingdom of your Son.Make ready our hearts for the brightness of Your glory

and the fullness of Your blessing in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*CAROL OF PRAISE It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 218

*TIME OF GREETING

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING

ANTHEM God of the Watching Ones Lee Dengler

*CAROL OF PREPARATION What Child is This 219

ADVENT REVOLUTION ANNOUNCEMENT

OFFERTORY Ave Maria Schubert

DOXOLOGY 95

*THE WRITTEN WORD Isaiah 9:6

THE SPOKEN WORD Christmas: A Big Deal Floyd White

*CAROL OF COMMITMENT Hail to the Lord's Anointed 203

*BENEDICTION Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

POSTLUDE O Come, All Ye Faithful Traditional

*Let those who are able, please stand. This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3FM

Traditional ServantsUshers: Erv Brock, David Cochran, Wayne Lawson, Jack Wilks, Pam Wright

Greeters: Dot Bentley, Becky BraceyElevator: Bruce & Bonnie Bradshaw

Lay Reader: Al WightSound Team: Steven Hayes, Brett James, Mike Nicolay

Children's Church: Laurie Gunter

December 22, 2019 Well, I hope you got a chance to celebrate with us in our Lessons and Carols service this past Sunday. Everyone did a great job: Chancel Choir, Contemporary Worship Team, Chancel Bells, Youth Band & Choir, Planet 56, Children’s Choir & Handbells, and the Orchestra. This could not have happened without the excellent leadership from Tim Peck! Thanks Tim! The Lay Readers and Acolytes also did a great job. We need to thank Laurie Gunter and her amazing volunteers who help with our children's choir and handbell choir. Special thanks to our organist Steven Turner, pianist Carmine Wills, and handbell director, Keith Dodson. So many folks worked tirelessly to present us this wonderful service of worship and praise. Thanks to all who participated.

If you were unable to attend the service, a video recording is linked on our Facebook page.

Your Brother in Christ,

THE CHURCH STAFFRev. James Sapp - Senior Minister jsapp@tfumc.comKeith Dodson - Worship Arts Associate kdodson@fsu.eduJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorLaurie Gunter - Children’s Director lgunter@tfumc.comMollie Inman- YLA Director minman@tfumc.comKim Jenkins - Office Assistant office@tfumc.comLisa Knapp - Nursery Director lknapp@tfumc.comTim Peck - Worship Arts Director tpeck@tfumc.comPeggy Taylor - Financial Secretary ptaylor@tfumc.com

Steven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.comBarbara Waits - Visitation bwaits@tfumc.comAmanda West - Youth/Missions awest@tfumc.comDrew West - Youth/Missions dwest@tfumc.comFloyd White - Church Administrator fwhite@tfumc.com

Custodial Team:Jacob Williams - Lead CustodianDonnie Davis - CustodianRashad Green - CustodianRalph Minor - CustodianRon Sharp - Custodian

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Sunday, December 22, 2019 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship 3:30pm Youth Music 4:00pm Intercessory Prayer Group 5:00pm Youth Christmas Caroling Monday, December 23, 2019 2:30pm Staff Meeting

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:00pm Office Closing 4:00pm Children's Christmas Eve Service 5:00pm Contemporary Christmas Eve Service 7:00pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service

Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Office Closed

Thursday, December 26, 2019 Office Closed

Friday, December 27, 2019 Office Closed

Saturday, December 28, 2019 6:30pm Youth Bonfire @ the Parkerson's

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS Hospital: Dr. John King, Jr.Prayer Concerns: Stephanie Anderson, Gwen Becknell, Denny Blair, Leon Blair, John Booth, Agnes Carter, Ben Celaya, Robert Clark, Haley Conn, Chuck Derringer, Susie Dobbins, Darin Drury, Ron Evans, Ruth Glass, Barbara Gilliam, Ann Goggins, Jean Hendrix, Phyllis Jones, Mandy Ledford, Virgil Lee, Nancy Pugh, Dot Rigsby, Ed Simmons, Hilda Walker, Arlen Yokley

ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance December 15: 10:30am Combined Worship Service: 472

BIRTHDAYS12/22: Johnny Bracey Jr., Bubba Bullington, Frances H. Campbell, Frances S. Campbell, Deanna Ramsey12/24: Brice Ponder, Kristine Whitted 12/25: Holly Foskey12/26: Randy Herndon, Toby Knifer12/28: Sharon Davis, Tyler Manley, Kay Singletary, Dick Singletary, Heeth Varnedoe IV

YOUTH DISCIPLE NOW 2020We are in need of five host homes for our youth event with other area churches over MLK weekend January 17-19, 2020. If you would be willing to host a group of youth and their small group leaders in your home overnight OR help out with a few meals throughout the weekend, please contact Amanda or Drew (awest@tfumc.com or dwest@tfumc.com) to get involved!

Disciple Now 2020 is fast approaching! Don’t forget to sign up. The cost is only $50 for the weekend event. The link to sign up online is https://forms.gle/XYzUc2uUwCpybqQz9.

OFFERING ENVELOPESOffering envelopes are available for pick-up under the sanctuary on the pew outside of the Choir Room.

MISSION OPPORTUNITYTFUMC is exploring an additional partnership with Mission Guatemala. Mission Guatemala, a United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) international project based about 4 hours from Guatemala City, is centered on John Wesley’s teaching to “Do all the good you can." Mission teams are central to their engagement, and they are seeking a team for the week of June 20-28, 2020. For more information or if you are interested in joining the team email Amanda or Drew (awest@tfucm.com or dwest@tfumc.com). Cost will be approximately $1675 including flights. Information Sessions will be held in the Chapel on at the top of the Sunday school hour on January 12 @ 9:45am. Deadline to sign up and make a $200 deposit will be Sunday, February 2.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT TFUMCWe pray you find a home with your family here on Christmas Eve. Nursery care is available during each of our Christmas Eve services. See our 2019 Christmas Eve times below!• 4:00pm Children’s Service* — Perfect for families with young children!

This lively thirty minute service will include upbeat, familiar sing-along Christmas Carols and interactive storytelling in the Fellowship Building. No amount of wiggle is too much for this delightful Christmas Eve fun.

*Families wishing to stay for the 5pm Contemporary Service may bring their children to the Children’s Ministries Building for Christmas activities with Ms. Laurie until the ending of the Contemporary Service around 5:45pm.• 5:00pm Contemporary Candlelight and Communion Service —

Worship the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, amidst a background of Contemporary Worship Music. Communion and a Candlelight “Silent Night” are included in this forty-five minute family service.

• 7:00pm Traditional Candlelight and Communion Service — Hymns set to organ and choir highlight this forty-forty-five minute Traditional Candlelight Service. Your family is welcome to receive Communion and lift a candle to represent the light of Jesus entering this world.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP INTEREST MEETINGAny churchgoers interested in joining the Contemporary Worship Team should come to the Fellowship Building at 10:00-10:15am on Sunday, January 5 for an interest meeting. Topics discussed will include the incorporation process for joining the team, areas of service, and scheduling. Those interested may also email Tim Peck for more information: tpeck@tfumc.com.

YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN CHANCEL CHOIR!If you have thought about singing along with Chancel Choir, there is a great opportunity to come to a rehearsal on Wednesday, January 8 @ 7:15pm. Choir typically meets from 7:15-8:30pm each Wednesday. Email Tim Peck for more information: tpeck@tfumc.com.

LEADERSHIP TOURLeaders all across the South Georgia Conference have answered the call to serve in their local church setting. As a faithful member of your congregation, we know you want to serve and serve well! To help equip and empower you in your ministry role, the 2020 Leadership Tour will offer practical teaching and resources to both inspire you and help you lead with confidence. This free event is sponsored by the Office of Connectional Ministries. The Leadership Tour is being held at Camilla UMC, Sunday, January 19, 2020, registration begins at 1:45pm.

YOUTH UPDATES• Join us for Christmas Caroling on Sunday, 12/22. Meet at the church at

5:00pm.• Bonfire for all youth and alumni, 12/28, 6:30pm at the Parkerson’s home

(83 Jutola Lane, Coolidge).

ADVENT REVOLUTION PROJECTS• $10,000 to bring 5 friends from Rwanda to visit us in Thomasville• $2,000 toward UMVIM Guatemala Mission Trip• $3,000 to help 600 new people attend Church Night Supper (changing it to

Community Night Supper) who are in need of community

Contemporary Worship 8:45am

Good morning and thank you for joining us!  It is our hope that you will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we worship together.  We have coffee and restrooms that can be found near the elevator, and nursery and children’s activities available in the Children’s Ministry Building.  Our Welcome Team is happy to help if you have any questions or need directions.

Today’s SongsAngels We Have Heard on High

Glory (Let There Be Peace)My Soul Magnifies the Lord

MessiahAdvent Hymn

Prince of Heaven

Today’s TeachingIsaiah 9:6

Christmas: A Big DealFloyd White

Advent Wreath - The James FamilySunday Servants/Welcome Team - Barry & Hope Hutcheson, Mark & Sheri Manley, Bobby Maxwell, Rebecca Ramsey, Todd Stelly, Keith Waldrep, Marty WestChildren’s Church - Laurie GunterCreative Design - Kelley Warnock