A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Emanuel, Emmanuel No. 204
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response Emanuel, Emmanuel No. 204
CHORAL ANTHEM Emmanuel is Coming Besig and Price
SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 33:14-16
Luke 21:25-36
HYMN (remain seated) Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus No. 131
SERMON A LIGHT IN THE DISTANCE: Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
Hope Keeps Watch
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory Masters in This Hall Trad. Carol /arr. Lloyd Larson
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Hymnal No. 94
Praise God whose dawn transfigures night, whose Daystar shines for us on high,
whose Spirit brings into our sight the hope to which our world draws nigh.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
The Great Thanksgiving Hymnal, page 15
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Communion Music Breath of Heaven Grant Eaton/arr. Melody Bober
*CLOSING HYMN Hail to the Lord's Anointed No. 203
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE People, Look East (verse 4) No. 202
Angels announce with shouts of mirth him who brings new life to earth.
Set every peak and valley humming with the word, the Lord is coming.
People, look east and sing today: Love, the Lord is on the way.
POSTLUDE Let All Things Now Living Ash Grove
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Today's Scripture
Today's Liturgist: Cristy Van Hook
Jeremiah 33:14-16
The days are surely coming, says the Lord,
when I will fulfill the promise I made to the
house of Israel and the house of Judah. In
those days and at that time I will cause a
righteous Branch to spring up for David; and
he shall execute justice and righteousness in
the land. In those days Judah will be saved
and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is
the name by which it will be called: “The Lord
is our righteousness.”
Luke 21:25-36
‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and
the stars, and on the earth distress among
nations confused by the roaring of the sea and
the waves. People will faint from fear and
foreboding of what is coming upon the world,
for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in
a cloud” with power and great glory. Now
when these things begin to take place, stand
up and raise your heads, because your
redemption is drawing near.’ Then he told
them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the
trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can
see for yourselves and know that summer is
already near. So also, when you see these
things taking place, you know that the
kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this
generation will not pass away until all things
have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass
away, but my words will not pass away. ‘Be
on guard so that your hearts are not weighed
down with dissipation and drunkenness and
the worries of this life, and that day does not
catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will
come upon all who live on the face of the
whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that
you may have the strength to escape all these
things that will take place, and to stand before
the Son of Man.’
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Invite Your Family, Friends & Neighbors to Join Us at Church
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
11/03 45 52 97 37 134 $15,905
11/10 37 49 86 16 102 $ 4,579
11/17 59 78 137 34 171 $ 2,214
11/24 37 48 85 14 99 $ 2,040
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,321
STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
YTD Received $122,990 YTD Budgeted $130,351
Thanksgiving Received $1,533 Thanksgiving Budgeted $3,500
Today's Hosts:
FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY
Next Sunday
Dec. 8
ENDOWMENT/
ELT
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande 93420
(805) 481-2692 fumcag@sbcglobal.net worshipweekly.com
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Abbreviaton
Legend
CH--Criswell Hall
S--Sanctuary
K--Kitchen
L--Library---
Room #123
MMR--McMillen
Room #113
PS--Pastor's Study
HR--Handbell
Room #115
Mon Dec 02
2:00 PM Gerry's quilt Class]--CH.
Tue Dec 03
9;00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Sew & Sews-MMR, 11:00
AM Chair Yoga- CH, 1:00 PM Bible Study-CH, 5:00 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR, 7:00 PM Board of Trustees-MMR.
Wed Dec 04 9 AM Church Work Morning-CH, 10:00 AM Fellowship Committee-L.
Thu Dec 05
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 5:00 PM
Bell Choir Rehearsal HR, 6:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal-S.
Fri Dec 06 3:00 to 5:00 PM Christmas Extravaganza- Criswell Hall.
Sun Dec 08
8:30 AM Contemporary Service-Sanctuary,
10:30 AM Traditional Service-Sanctuary
ADVENT CRAFTS WORKSHOP
Sunday, Dec. 1, Crafts workshop
and light lunch of soup, salad, roll
and cookies. 11:30 to 4 PM.
$15 per person or $25 per family.
Lots of fun!
ADVENT BIBLE STUDY, Tuesdays, Criswell Hall 1:00
PM Study Book: "An Unlikely Advent"
by Rachel Billups. See Nancy St. Laurent for books.
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA VARIETY SHOW
Friday, December 6th
in Criswell Hall.
Memorable performances by
talented people.
No charge for a great show!
SEE'S CANDIES FUNDRAISER FOR THE
CHILDREN'S CENTER is underway now!
The money raised will be used to provide
supplies and materials for the children.
The ANGEL TREE is set up in Criswell
Hall! The gifts are due no later than
12/18/24 by noon.
They can be brought to the tree or to
the church office with prior notice.
December 01, 2024 10:30 AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
First Sunday of Advent
CENTERING WORDS
Once you choose hope, everything is possible."
---Christopher Reeve
PRELUDE How Far Is It to Bethlehem Mark Hayes from Trad. English
INTROIT People, Look East (verse 1) No. 202
People, look east, the time is near for the crowning of the year.
Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table.
People, look east and sing today: Love, the Guest is on the way.
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP
The days are surely coming, says our God,
when I bring my promised salvation to all.
Christ is our hope.
The days are surely coming, says our God,
when justice and righteousness will guide our world.
Christ is our hope.
The days are surely coming, says our God,
when my promised one will heal the world with compassion and love.
*OPENING HYMN Come, O Come Emmanuel (verses 1, 2, 6 & 7) No. 211
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
God of all hopefulness, bring hope to our days.
Grant us patience to watch and wait
for signs of your presence.
Illumine our steps and show us the path,
that we may find courage to live with faith.
Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE The Candle of Hope
(congregation sings "Away in the Manger" as children come forward)
To Brad Bettencourt
and
Dennis Eiler
for their dedicated service
and amazing music!
