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Sunday Bulletin: Dec 13, 2015

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WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

A Service of Word & Music

RINGING OF THE BELL

 

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

 

PRELUDE     (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Leader: Take Christ’s yoke upon you, for that yoke is easy.

It imparts confidence that lightens our burdens.  

 

People: We will find rest and renewal through Christ. We seek to express the same humility and gentleness.    Amen.

 

INTRODUCTION               “INTO MY HEART”     (Verse 1) FWS 2160

 

HYMN OF INVOCATION        “”               FWS 2040

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

 

People: And also with you.

 

Leader:   Express gratitude to God, invoking God by name.

 

People: We will make God’s deeds known in the world around, declaring the supremacy of the divine name!

 

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

As your people, covenant God, we are filled with expectation as we approach again the celebration of the first advent of your Son, Jesus of Nazareth, whose coming was heralded by John the Baptist. Inspire us by the hearing of the Good News that we may be spiritually prepared for another encounter with the living Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

 

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE

HEARING OF THE WORD

 

OLD TESTAMENT READING                                                

“Isaiah 12:2-6”                                SP 492 LP 1078 or 1079

 

HYMN OF PREPARATION

“”                                                                                 UMH                                                                         

 

PSALM          “See Attachment- Zephaniah 3:14-20”                             

                            

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Philippians 4:4-7”                            SP 832 LP 1827 or 1830      

 

GOSPEL          

“Luke 3:7-18”                                    SP 726 LP 1593 or 1596

                                                                                                                                         

MESSAGE  MORNING MESSAGE     Pastor Michael Turner

 

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                                 

 

GLORIA PATRI                                                                   UMH 70

 

PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE             THE LORD’S PRAYER

          

BAPTISM:    James Brian Keehn                                UMH 39

 

PASSING OF THE PEACE

 

OFFERING OF SELF AND RESOURCES                   

 

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                              UMH 13

 

HYMN OF DEDICATION

                          “”                                                           UMH

 

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH   (Verse 3) “INTO MY HEART”                                             FWS 2160

 

* AS YOU ARE ABLE, PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

A Requiem for Tricia ‘Sissie’ Kurtanick

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Well Done,

thou good and faithful servant…

enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

Matthew 25:21

Love and Go On

You can shed tears that she is gone

or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes

and pray that she’ll come back,

or you can open your eyes

and see all she has left.

Your heart can be empty,

because you can’t see her,

or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow,

and live yesterday;

or you can be happy for tomorrow,

because of yesterday.

You can remember her

and only that she’s gone,

or you can cherish her memory

and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,

be empty and turn your back,

or you can do what she’d want:

smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

A little about me

by Tricia ‘Sissie’ Kurtanick

I’m a Sea Brighter – born & raised! After graduating from High School, I left not only Sea Bright but also my family, friends and most importantly, God.

I left the church at 18

I was confident that I could leave behind God, and everything’d be alright. Boy, was I wrong! Without God in my life, it fell completely apart. I’d figured that I’d be fine, because I was mad at God; after all, it was because of God that my parents were constantly at each other, eventually parting ways. It was God’s fault for all of my other problems, too.

When I moved back into the area, I joined a company that mandated working on Saturdays and Sundays, so needless to say God continued to be absent in my life. I was still mad at Him at that point.

Another 18 years later

My life was still in shambles. I’d no self-respect, nor even respect for anyone else around me, for that matter. While lying in bed on a summer day (my first Sunday off in about 12 years), I heard the summoners’  call of bells pealing from my neighborhood church. Inexplicably, I got up, got dressed and made it to church.

That day changed my life

From that point forward, I developed self-respect, stopped living the life that had pulled me away from God, and started attending church as  my work schedule permitted.

A new life

In February of 2008, I started a new job – one that did not require me to work on Sundays. This in turn allowed me to attend church every Sunday on a regular basis.

Since my return to church, I’ve become a member. I attend Bible Study on a regular basis, and now have become a local Lay Servant. I now perform the first part of the Sunday Service on a regular basis. I also volunteer my time to help out in the church office, and belong to several ministries including Outreach and Nurture. I’m also the superintendent for Sunday School.

ADVENT PRAYERS

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The Blessing

O God,
Blessed are you,
king of the universe:
you have created all things
for your eternal glory.
We ask your blessing on this Advent wreath,
that it may provide us
with your loving grace,
and prepare us
for the coming of Christ your Son.
Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen

Advent Week One

Directions:

Light the 1st purple candle

Prayer: 
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Advent Week Two


Light the 1st purple candle

Prayer:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Light the 2nd purple candle

Prayer:
Stir up our hearts, O Lord,
to prepare the paths of your Only-begotten Son:
that we may worthily serve thee
with hearts purified by His coming:
Who lives and reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Advent Week Three

Light the 1st purple candle

Prayer:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Light the 2nd purple candle

Prayer:
Stir up our hearts, O Lord,
to prepare the paths of your Only-begotten Son:
that we may worthily serve thee
with hearts purified by His coming:
Who lives and reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Light the rose candle

Prayer:
We beseech thee to listen to our prayers, O Lord,
and by the grace of thy coming enlighten our darkened minds:
Thou who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Advent Week Four

Light the 1st purple candle. 
Prayer   

Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come,
that by thy protection we may be rescued
from the dangers that beset us through our sins;
and be a Redeemer to deliver us;
Who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.

 Light the 2nd purple candle

Prayer:
Stir up our hearts, O Lord,
to prepare the paths of your Only-begotten Son:
that we may worthily serve thee
with hearts purified by His coming:
Who lives and reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Light the rose candle

Prayer:
We beseech thee to listen to our prayers, O Lord,
and by the grace of thy coming enlighten our darkened minds:
Thou who lives and reigns with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Light the 1st purple candle

Prayer: 
Pour forth thy power, O Lord, and come:
Assist us by that mighty power,
so that by thy grace and merciful kindness
we may swiftly receive the salvation that our sins impede:
Who lives and reigns with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
ever one God, world without end. Amen.

 

Prayer Request: Nov 29, 2015

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November 29, 2015

Pastor Michael:  We come together with an understanding that where one or more come together, He is with us.  Thank the Lord for miracles.  Prayers of gratitude.  Prayers for the homeless that they have a warm place.  Continue to ask and continue to know, be patient on the answer.  Keep praying.  Pray for kindness and peace.  Heavenly Father, Creator of the Universe, we lift up all of our prayers and ask that you make yourself real in our lives.  Prayers for understanding – meet us where we are today.

 

George:  Prayers of thanks for my family having good health.

 

Barbara:  May God bless everyone and keep in their minds that Jesus is the reason for the season.

 

Sister-In-Christ:  Prayers of thank and gladness for being here.

 

Sue:  Prayers of thanks and gratitude and special thanks for the joyful experience I had as a volunteer for Holiday Express – we shared with140 people at the Turning Point in Paterson, and hopefully made their Christmas a little better.  Continued prayers for my nephew Bill – he is doing well.

 

Winn:  Prayers for the woman who left the baby in the manger.  Thank the Lord for my husband, Charlie, who is always there for me.

 

Geoff:  Prayers for my family.

 

Nelson:  Prayers for the family of my friend who passed away.  Prayers for the refugees.  Prayers for protection.

 

Brother-In-Christ:  Prayers for my son.  I pray that God hears my prayer.

 

Virginia:  Prayers for faith.  Pray that God will show me the way.  Prayers of thanks for all my blessings.

 

Paul:  Prayers for peace.

 

Paddy:  Prayers for everyone and I’m thankful for everything.  Healing mercies for Beth, facing surgery.  Prayers for Shawn for healing mercies.  Prayers are working for me.  :  Prayers of thanks for safe travels and return from Paris for my granddaughter and family.

 

Beth:  Prayers for my daughter, she is home safely.  Prayers for healing mercies for my knee.

 

Tony:  Prayers of thanks for friends and family.  Continued prayers for Sissie’s friends and family and continued prayers for Wilmer.

 

Austin:  Continued prayers for Samantha and her family.

 

Sharon:  Prayers of thanks for all my blessings, and prayers for the youth group.

 

 

Offertory Prayer­                                                                          

 

December 6, 2015 —Second Sunday of Advent    

 

  Holy God, you are the only One who can purify us and make us whole. Through the righteousness of Christ, you restore us. We trust that you are working in our hearts and minds to renew us by the power of your Holy Spirit. As we present our offerings, we ask that our efforts may be pleasing in your sight. By your grace, bring forth a harvest of righteousness in our lives and our communities. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. (Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11)

Sunday Bulletin: Dec 06, 2015

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WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

A Service of Word & Music

RINGING OF THE BELL

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

 

PRELUDE      (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader:  Why my soul are you downcast?  Why so disturbed within me?

 

People:  Put your hope in God for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.

 

INTRODUCTION   “Into My Heart” (Verse 1)             FWS 2160

 

HYMN OF INVOCATION                                             UMH 220

       “Angels From The Realms Of Glory”               

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

Leader:  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all..

 

People:  And also with you.

 

Leader:  Get the road ready for the royal visit: make a straight path for Christ to travel!

 

People:  The winding roads must be made straight, and the rough places smooth.  All humanity shall see God’s salvation.

 

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

 

God our Savior, we turn our wandering minds to you and seek a new vision of your love and direct guidance from Jesus Christ by the Spirit.  Prepare us to celebrate the first coming of our Lord Jesus and to do your work in expectation of his Second Coming in power and great glory.  Amen

 

 

 

 

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE

 

 

HEARING OF THE WORD

 

OLD TESTAMENT READING                                         

“Malachi 3:1-4”                                SP 676  lp 1490 OR  

 

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                          UMH 395

“Take Time To Be Holy”

 

LUKE 1:68-79 (Canticle of Zechariah)                        UMH 208

                          

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Phillippians 1:3-11”                       SP 830 LP 1825 or

 

GOSPEL

“Luke 1:

   

MESSAGE      

“MORNING MESSAGE”                           Pastor Michael Turner

 

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

 

Moment of Silence

 

*Affirmation of faith

 

Gloria Patri                                                              UMH 70

 

Prayers of the People

 

Invitation to Communion                                     UMH 12

 

The Great Thanksgiving                                      UMH 13

 

Hymn of Dedication                                              UMH 213

     “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”

 

Benediction and Sending Forth                    FWS 2160

     “Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

 

As you are able – please stand to Praise God