First Sunday of Advent
12/02/2018
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FOOTPRINTS – SUNDAYS
Downstairs – 6:30 to 8:00 pm
6:30 Fellowship Dinner/7:00 – 8:00 Step Study
BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAYS
Upstairs – 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
6:00 Fellowship Dinner/7:00 – 8:00 Bible Study
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.
MINISTRIES
Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672
1stUNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT
1104 OCEAN AVENUE
SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760
CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003 – Natalie Turner, Secretary
E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net
Web: www.seabrightumc.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM
MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY
1STSUNDAY– 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: For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
People: He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
Leader: For he guides the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
INTRODUCTION FWS 2160
“Into My Heart”(Verse 1)
HYMN OF INVOCATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Be vigilant, praying at all times for strength to pass safely through all imminent troubles.
People: We will be vigilant and ready to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
Eternal God, be present to our prayers by the Spirit so that we may lay aside our anxieties and cares in your worship, and prepare our souls for your judgement and mercy in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HEARING OF THE WORD
FIRST READING
“Jeremiah 33:14-16” Page 1234
HYMN OF PREPARATION
PSALM “Psalm 25” UMH 757
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“Jeremiah 33:14-16” Page 1234
GOSPEL
“Luke 21:25-36” Page 1637
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
BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)
AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD