Epiphany Sunday
January 1, 2017

FOOTPRINTS
Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m. Downstairs fellowship hall
BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m. IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.
SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet every Monday – 3 p.m. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns – (732) 530-7003 or text (732) 861-9041
MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

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: Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,

People: and He will reward them for what they have done.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH 246
“The First Noel”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: With the whole congregation we will praise the great deed of God.

All: With the whole congregation we will praise God, who has won a name by marvelous deeds in Jesus Christ.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Though you hear our unspoken prayers and the quietest whisper, O God, you rejoice also to hear the common voice we speak together in your praise and honor. We come to you in the confidence of children to their own parent because you have come to us in Jesus Christ our brother. Amen

HEARING OF THE WORD

OLD TESTAMENT READING
“Isaiah 60:1-6” PAGE 1157

HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH 254
“We Three Kings”

PSALM 72 (1-14) UMH 795

NEW TESTAMENT READING
“EPHESIANS 3:1-12” PAGE 1817

GOSPEL reading
“Matthew 2:1-12” PAGE 1501

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 219
“What Child Is This ”

Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – please stand to Praise God

CHRISTMAS EVE
December 24, 2016

Visit our website:
www.seabrightumc.org

Announcements

FOOTPRINTS
Cancelled for tomorrow

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.

SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet every Monday – 3 p.m., in our downstairs fellowship hall. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns – (732) 530-7003 or text (732) 861-9041

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!
A Service of Word & Music

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

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

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader: All praise to thee, my God, this night, for all the blessings of the light!

People: Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, beneath thine own almighty wings.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH 217
“AWAY IN A MANGER ”

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: Silence, everyone, in the presence of God.

People: God has come out of the sanctuary of heaven in Jesus Christ.

Lighting of the advent candle

PRAYER OF INVOCATION
God of mystery, God of revelation, God of joyful sound, we worship you with the most profound devotion, and with the simplest wonder at the foot of a manger bed, singing in the Spirit so that our joy may be received as true worship; in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

HEARING OF THE WORD

OLD TESTAMENT READING
“Isaiah 9:2-7” SP 489 lP 1072 or 1073

HYMN OF PREPARATION
“in The Bleak Midwinter” UMH 221

Psalm 96 UMH 815

NEW TESTAMENT READING
“titus 2:11-14” SP 844 LP 1856 or 1859

GOSPEL
“luke 2:1-20″ SP 724 LP 1590 or 1593

MESSAGE
“CHRISTMAS MESSAGE” PASTOR MICHAEL TURNER

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

MOMENT OF SILENCE

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

GLORIA PATRI UMH 70

PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER

INVITATION TO COMMUNION UMH 12

PASSING OF THE PEACE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH 13

HYMN OF DEDICATION UMH 239
“ SILENT NIGHT ”

During the hymn: Overhead lights will be extinguished.
The candles will be lit, from one to another.

As You Are Able – Please Stand to Praise God

Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 18, 2016

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.seabrightumc.org

FOOTPRINTS
Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.
Downstairs fellowship hall

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.

SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet every Wednesday – 3 p.m., in our downstairs fellowship hall. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns is the contact – (732) 861-9041

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

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: Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

People: Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

Leader: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION
“HYMN 1”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: Beloved of God and called to holiness, grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

People: We seek the face of God who is with us in Jesus Christ.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

We seek your face, O God, seen by Mary and Joseph, and the first disciples of Jesus Christ, and visible to the eyes of our hearts as we hear the Good News they have written in the scriptures and as we are open to the Spirit of Christ within us. Be with us today and always. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING
“Isaiah 7:10-16” Page 1071
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“HYMN 2”
PSALM “80:1-7,17-19” UMH 801
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“Romans 1:1-7” PAGE 1744

GOSPEL
“Matthew 1:18-25” PAGE 1501

MESSAGE
“MORNING MESSAGE” Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

moment of silence

Affirmation of faith

Gloria Patri UMH 70

Prayers of the People

Passing of the Peace

Offering of self and resources

Hymn of Dedication
“HYMN 3”

Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – please stand to Praise God

Third Sunday of Advent
December 11, 2016

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE
www.seabrightumc.org

FOOTPRINTS
Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.
Downstairs fellowship hall

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

TODAY @ 3:30 pm
The Northern Cluster Choir will perform ‘One Silent Night’ in our church. – Followed by a lite dinner. All are encouraged to attend.

CHRISTMAS EVE
Fellowship at 7 pm – Candle-light Service at 8 pm

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

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: To you, Lord, I call;

People: You are my Rock,

Leader: For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.

People: Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help,

Leader: I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION
“HYMN 1”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: Be patient, and stouthearted, for Christ’s coming is near.

People: We will be patient, and stouthearted, for Christ’s coming is near.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Worshiping you, O God, strengthens our resistance to the evil in the world around us and still within us. We declare our allegiance to your rule in the world through Jesus Christ, who has come and is coming again. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING
“Isaiah 35:1-10” Page 1113
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“HYMN 2”
PSALM “Luke 1:47-55/Canticle of Mary” UMH 199 NEW TESTAMENT READING
“James 5:7-10” PAGE 1884

GOSPEL
“Matthew 11:2-11” PAGE 1516

MESSAGE
“MORNING MESSAGE” Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Moment of Silence

Affirmation of faith

Gloria Patri UMH 70

Prayers of the People

Passing of the Peace

Offering of Self and Resources

Hymn of Dedication
“HYMN 3”

Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – please stand to Praise God

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 4, 2016

TODAY – BAPTISM OF
Tobias Hardial
Parents: Holly Flores & Bruce Hardial

FOOTPRINTS
Footprints will be cancelled– Tonight
Sea Bright Santa arrives at 6:30 pm
Footprints will resume next Sunday @ 6:30 pm with dinner.

Bible Study – Tuesday
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 11, 2016 @ 3:30 pm
The Northern Cluster Choir will perform ‘One Silent Night’ in our church. – Followed by a light dinner. All are encouraged to attend.

MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

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: I was pushed back and about to fall, but the
Lord helped me.

People: The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Amen.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH
“”

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: With one mind and one voice, praise God the Parent of our Lord Jesus Christ, and ours.

People: We will glorify God, who is merciful, and sing hymns to God, who has many hallowed names.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

We hallow your name, O God, and join our hearts, and minds and voices in prayers and hymns and responses. You graciously receive our worship inspired by the Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING
“Isaiah 11:1-10” Page 1077

HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH
“”

PSALM “72:1-7, 18-19” UMH 795

NEW TESTAMENT READING
“Romans 15:4-13” Page 1765

GOSPEL
“Matthew 3:1-12” Page 1503

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: Tobias Hardial UMH 39

Invitation to Communion UMH 12

The Great Thanksgiving UMh 13

Hymn of Dedication UMH
“”

Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – please stand to Praise God